### 2. member states shall ensure that the name , address , electronic mail address and telephone number of the authorised representative is notified to a supervisory authority in the member state where the authorised representative is domiciled or established. member states shall ensure that the authorised representative is obliged to provide , upon request , a copy of the designation in an official language of a member state to any of the supervisory authorities. ### 2. member states shall ensure that the name , address , electronic mail address and telephone number of the authorised representative is notified to a supervisory authority in the member state where the authorised representative is domiciled or established , ensuring adherence to the general data protection regulation (2016/679/eu). member states shall ensure that the authorised representative is obliged to provide , upon request , a copy of the designation in an official language of a member state to any of the supervisory authorities.


### 3. inspections shall be conducted in compliance with the national law of the member state in which the inspection is carried out and with prior warning to the company , except where prior notification hinders the effectiveness of the inspection. where , as part of its investigation , a supervisory authority wishes to carry out an inspection on the territory of a member state other than its own , it shall seek assistance from the supervisory authority in that member state pursuant to article 21(2). ### 3. inspections shall be conducted in compliance with the national law of the member state in which the inspection is carried out and with , when necessary and in accordance with the national law of the member state , prior warning to the company. where , as part of its investigation , a supervisory authority wishes to carry out an inspection on the territory of a member state other than its own , it shall seek assistance from the supervisory authority in that member state pursuant to article 21(2).


### to impose pecuniary sanctions in accordance with article 20; ### deleted


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### 1. member states shall ensure that , when fulfilling their duty to act in the best interest of the company , directors of companies referred to in article 2(1) take into account the consequences of their decisions for sustainability matters , including , where applicable , human rights , climate change and environmental consequences , including in the short , medium and long term. ### 1. member states shall ensure that , when fulfilling their duty to act in the best interest of the company , directors of companies referred to in article 2(1) also take into account the consequences of their decisions for sustainability matters , including , where applicable , human rights , climate change and environmental consequences , including in the short , medium and long term.


### 2. member states shall ensure that their laws , regulations and administrative provisions providing for a breach of directors’ duties apply also to the provisions of this article. ### deleted


### from… [oj to insert: 2 years from the entry into force of this directive] as regards companies referred to in article 2(1) , point (a) , and article 2(2) , point (a); ### from… [oj to insert: 4 years from the entry into force of this directive] as regards companies referred to in article 2(1) , point (a) , and article 2(2) , point (a);


### from … [oj to insert: 4 years from the entry into force of this directive] as regards companies referred to in article 2(1) , point (b) , and article 2(2) , point (b). ### from … [oj to insert: 6 years from the entry into force of this directive] as regards companies referred to in article 2(1) , point (b) , and article 2(2) , point (b).


### 2. violation of the right to life and security in accordance with article 3 of the universal declaration on human rights; ### 2. violation of the right to life , liberty and security of a person in accordance with article 3 of the universal declaration on human rights;


### 4. violation of the right to liberty and security in accordance with article 9 of the universal declaration of human rights; ### 4. violation of the right not to be subjected arbitrary arrest , detention or exile in accordance with article 9 of the universal declaration of human rights;


### 5. violation of the prohibition of arbitrary or unlawful interference with a person's privacy , family , home or correspondence and attacks on their reputation , in accordance with article 17 of the universal declaration of human rights; ### 5. violation of the prohibition of arbitrary or unlawful interference with a person's privacy , family , home or correspondence and attacks on their reputation , in accordance with article 17 of the international covenant on civil and political rights


### (13) the european parliament , in its resolution of 10 march 2021 calls upon the commission to propose union rules for a comprehensive corporate due diligence obligation100 . the council conclusions on human rights and decent work in global supply chains of 1 december 2020 called upon the commission to table a proposal for a union legal framework on sustainable corporate governance , including cross-sector corporate due diligence obligations along global supply chains.101 the european parliament also calls for clarifying directors` duties in its own initiative report adopted on 2 december 2020 on sustainable corporate governance. in their joint declaration on eu legislative priorities for 2022102 , the european parliament , the council of the european union and the commission have committed , to deliver on an economy that works for people , and to improve the regulatory framework on sustainable corporate governance. ### (13) the european parliament , in its resolution of 10 march 2021 calls upon the commission to propose union rules for a comprehensive corporate due diligence obligation , it also stressed that it is the responsibility of states and governments to protect human rights and the environment , and this responsibility should not be transferred to private actors100. the council conclusions on human rights and decent work in global supply chains of 1 december 2020 called upon the commission to table a proposal for a union legal framework on sustainable corporate governance , including cross-sector corporate due diligence obligations along global supply chains.101 the european parliament also calls for clarifying directors` duties in its own initiative report adopted on 2 december 2020 on sustainable corporate governance. in their joint declaration on eu legislative priorities for 2022102 , the european parliament , the council of the european union and the commission have committed , to deliver on an economy that works for people , and to improve the regulatory framework on sustainable corporate governance.


### (13) the european parliament , in its resolution of 10 march 2021 calls upon the commission to propose union rules for a comprehensive corporate due diligence obligation100. the council conclusions on human rights and decent work in global supply chains of 1 december 2020 called upon the commission to table a proposal for a union legal framework on sustainable corporate governance , including cross-sector corporate due diligence obligations along global supply chains101. the european parliament also calls for clarifying directors` duties in its own initiative report adopted on 2 december 2020 on sustainable corporate governance. in their joint declaration on eu legislative priorities for 2022102 , the european parliament , the council of the european union and the commission have committed , to deliver on an economy that works for people , and to improve the regulatory framework on sustainable corporate governance. ### (13) the european parliament , in its resolution of 10 march 2021 calls upon the commission to propose union rules for a comprehensive corporate due diligence obligation100. the council conclusions on human rights and decent work in global supply chains of 1 december 2020 called upon the commission to table a proposal for a union legal framework on sustainable corporate governance , including cross-sector corporate due diligence obligations along global supply chains101.


### (33) under the due diligence obligations set out by this directive , if a company identifies potential adverse human rights or environmental impacts , it should take appropriate measures to prevent and adequately mitigate them. to provide companies with legal clarity and certainty , this directive should set out the actions companies should be expected to take for prevention and mitigation of potential adverse impacts where relevant depending on the circumstances. ### (33) under the due diligence obligations set out by this directive , if a company identifies adverse human rights or environmental impacts that are foreseeable , based on the state of knowledge , it should take appropriate measures to prevent and adequately mitigate them. to provide companies with legal clarity and certainty , this directive should set out the actions companies should be expected to take for prevention and mitigation of adverse impacts that are foreseeable , based on the state of knowledge , where relevant depending on the circumstances.


### — an alternative investment fund (aif) managed by an aifm as defined in article 4(1) , point (b) , of directive 2011/61/eu or an aif supervised under the applicable national law; ### deleted


### — ucits in the meaning of article 1(2) of directive 2009/65/ec; ### deleted


### d. whereas the volume of timber traded between honduras and the eu is currently modest , with the us being the biggest trading partner and with increasing exports to neighbouring countries el salvador and nicaragua; whereas the vpa could open up more opportunities for honduras to export to the eu and new markets; ### d. whereas the volume of timber traded between honduras and the eu is currently modest and accounts for less than 2% of honduras’ timber exports , with the us being the biggest trading partner and with increasing exports to neighbouring countries el salvador and nicaragua; whereas the vpa could open up more opportunities for honduras to export to the eu and new markets;


### d. whereas in 2018 the draft law imposing restrictions on abortion triggered massive protests throughout poland and beyond; ### d. whereas in 2018 a citizens’ initiative , which gathered the signatures of over 450 000 polish citizens , concerning an amendment to the law on family planning , protection of the human foetus and conditions for the admissibility of the termination of pregnancy triggered protests throughout poland and beyond , which represents both the expression of functioning democratic mechanisms and the taking into consideration of a citizens’ initiative;


### f. whereas the volume of timber traded between guyana and the eu is modest , with just 8 % of timber exports from guyana going to europe in 2018 and only around half of those going to the eu; whereas the vpa would open up more opportunities for guyana to export to the eu and new markets; ### f. whereas the volume of timber traded between guyana and the eu is modest , with just 8 % of timber exports from guyana going to europe in 2018 and only around half of those going to the eu; whereas the vpa would open up more opportunities for guyana to export to the eu and new markets , which would increase its development opportunities;


### 1. welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on the vpa between the eu and guyana , which will ensure that only legally logged timber will be imported into the eu from guyana , promote sustainable forest management practices and sustainable trade in legally produced timber , and improve forest governance , law enforcement (including labour and occupational , health and safety obligations) , human rights , transparency , accountability and institutional resilience in guyana; ### 1. welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on the vpa between the eu and guyana , which will ensure that only legally logged timber will be imported into the eu from guyana , promote sustainable forest management practices and sustainable trade in legally produced timber , and improve forest governance , law enforcement (including labour and occupational , health and safety obligations) , human rights , transparency , accountability and institutional resilience in guyana , and at the same time help to improve trade relations between guyana and the eu;


### 1. expresses deep concern about the deliberate and systematic efforts of the hungarian government to undermine the founding values of the union enshrined in article 2 teu , in particular through the removal of the constitutional checks and balances , by the limitation of the independence of the judiciary , by intentional alterations of the national electoral system and by hampering freedom of expression; highlights that these trends have substantially worsened since the triggering of article 7(1) teu and have been severely amplified by the covid-19 crisis; ### 1. expresses deep concern about the deliberate and systematic efforts of some of the institutions of the eu to undermine the treaties , in particular through the arbitrary use of the values enshrined in article 2 teu;


### 1. welcomes the fact that on 16 april 2020 the polish parliament voted to refer back to committee the two draft laws stemming from citizens’ initiatives on access to abortion and on the sexual education of minors; ### 1. notes that , on 16 april 2020 , the polish parliament voted to refer back to committee the two draft laws stemming from citizens’ initiatives on the revision of the law on family planning , protection of the human foetus and conditions for the admissibility of the termination of pregnancy , and the criminalisation of promoting paedophile behaviour;


### 1. strongly supports the conclusion of the negotiations on the voluntary partnership agreement (vpa) between the eu and honduras , which not only promotes sustainable trade in legal timber products , but also aims to address illegal logging and improve forest governance , law enforcement and transparency; ### 1. strongly supports the conclusion of the negotiations on the voluntary partnership agreement (vpa) between the eu and honduras , which not only promotes sustainable trade in legal timber products , but also aims to address illegal logging and improve forest governance , law enforcement and transparency , taking into consideration the fact that forests are important for honduran economy , and the problem of deforestation in this country should be addressed more effectively;


### 2. deplores the fact that the constitutional balance in hungary has continued to be significantly altered by a deliberately broad and instrumental use of cardinal laws and constitutional amendments aiming to entrench the issues which are to be regulated by ordinary legislation , with no or limited public consultation , in a very expedient manner , without any effective involvement of the opposition or civil society; highlights that such a trend is contrary to the rule of law , to constitutional traditions and to principles common to member states and has been a source of open and consistent criticism by the eu and by the council of europe institutions; denounces the excessive use of extraordinary powers with the declaration of the state of danger at the outset of the covid-19 pandemic; ### deleted


### 2. calls on the polish government to halt consideration of these two draft laws , given that a vigorous , necessary and legitimate debate is under way in the country and throughout europe in response to the moral issues and grievances they raise , and that the lives and fundamental rights of thousands of women , couples and families , many of them among the youngest and most vulnerable in society , would be irreparably damaged; ### deleted


### 3. recognises that the full implementation of the vpa will be a long-term process which will require the adoption of a whole set of legislation and adequate administrative capacity and expertise for its implementation and enforcement; recalls that flegt licencing can only begin once honduras has demonstrated the readiness of its tlas; ### 3. recognises that the full implementation of the vpa at national and regional level will be a long-term process which will require the adoption of a whole set of legislation and adequate administrative capacity and expertise for its implementation and enforcement; recalls that flegt licensing can only begin once honduras has demonstrated the readiness of its tlas;


### 3. underlines that several recently adopted provisions in fundamental law or in cardinal acts aimed to curb the operational functioning of civil law institutions such as universities or to increase obstacles for political parties to be able to run a national list of candidates in the parliamentary elections; recalls that the osce decided to send a full-scale election observation mission to the 2022 hungarian parliamentary elections because campaign finance legislation has remained largely unchanged and the latest amendments thereto have not addressed the recommendations of the odihr and greco; ### deleted


### 3. is concerned at the loss of women’s rights and at the level of protection in poland of the right of women and adolescent girls to health , of which sexual and reproductive health is an essential component , and of the rights of young lgbti people , whose health and physical safety are particularly at risk; ### deleted


### 5. calls on the polish government to include sexual orientation as a protected characteristic in the criminal code; ### deleted


### 5. stresses that sectoral support should sustainably assist the development of the artisanal and local fisheries sector and should benefit women and young people in particular; recommends that local fishing communities be consulted regarding the measures to be taken with sectoral support; ### 5. stresses that sectoral support should sustainably assist the development of the artisanal and local fisheries sector , including the processing sector , and should benefit women and young people in particular; recommends that local fishing communities be consulted regarding the measures to be taken with sectoral support;


### 5. welcomes the amount allocated to the sectoral support component and encourages this allocation to be used to improve research , surveillance and control of fishing activity and the sustainable development of mauritania’s fisheries sector; ### 5. welcomes the amount allocated to the sectoral support component and encourages this allocation to be used to improve research , surveillance and control of fishing activity , support for coastal communities and the sustainable development of mauritania’s fisheries sector;


### 6. calls on the polish government to comply with the recommendations made by the european parliament in its resolution of 14 november 2019 on the criminalisation of sexual education in poland , as well as with those of the council of europe and the who. ### deleted


### 7. emphasises that the success of the agreement will also depend , inter alia , on tackling fraud and corruption; ### 7. emphasises that the success of the agreement will also depend , inter alia , on tackling fraud and corruption , as well as on the well-developed framework of monitoring and evaluation of the agreement and its economic , social and environmental impacts;


### 8. calls for gender analysis to be mainstreamed into all activities and projects linked to the implementation of the vpa; calls for quantitative and qualitative gender-disaggregated analysis of land tenure , ownership of assets and financial inclusion in sectors impacted by trade; calls on the commission to support these endeavours with technical and human resources; ### 8. calls for quantitative and qualitative analysis of land tenure , ownership of assets and financial inclusion in sectors impacted by trade; calls on the commission to support these endeavours with technical and human resources;


### b. whereas two draft laws stemming from citizens’ initiatives are before the polish parliament , one of which seeks to tighten up even further a law on abortion which is already one of the most restrictive in the eu , and the other to make providing sexual education to minors a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment; ### b. whereas two draft laws stemming from citizens’ initiatives are before the polish parliament , one of which deals with revision of the law on family planning , protection of the human foetus and conditions for the admissibility of the termination of pregnancy , and the other with the criminalisation of promoting paedophile behaviour;


### j. whereas the purpose and expected benefits of flegt vpas go beyond the facilitation of trade in legal timber , as they are also designed to bring about systemic changes in forest governance , law enforcement , transparency and the inclusion of various stakeholders in the political decision-making process; ### j. whereas the purpose and expected benefits of flegt vpas go beyond the facilitation of trade in legal timber , as they are also designed to bring about systemic changes in forest governance , law enforcement , transparency in the inclusion of various stakeholders in the political decision-making process , support for economic integration and respect for international sustainable development goals;


### 4. calls on the polish government to condemn and take appropriate legal measures against the resolutions adopted by regional and local authorities concerning the establishment of ‘lgbti-free areas’ in poland , which violate fundamental rights and fuel more hatred , fear and threats against lgbti + people in poland; urges the polish government to take steps to protect lgbti + people and to combat all human rights violations faced by them in poland; ### deleted


### 4. underlines the importance of ensuring full stakeholder involvement , in particular of keeping up the participation and dialogue with indigenous people , which got off to a promising start , during the implementation and monitoring phase of the vpa; ### 4. underlines the importance of ensuring full stakeholder involvement , in particular of keeping up the participation and dialogue with indigenous people , which got off to a promising start , during the implementation and monitoring phase of the vpa , in order to adequately address their needs and foster effective cooperation;


### 10. is aware of the fact that the crucial land tenure rights in honduras need future clarification and that concrete safeguards for local and indigenous communities on land tenure are needed; ### deleted


### 12. calls on the government of honduras to strengthen vigilance and forest fire protection zones on privately-owned lands; calls for supply chain management to be rolled out in the animal husbandry , coffee and palm oil sectors , as this is essential to address the root causes of deforestation; ### 12. calls on the government of honduras to strengthen vigilance and forest fire protection zones; calls for supply chain management to be rolled out in the animal husbandry , coffee and palm oil sectors , as this is essential to address the root causes of deforestation;


### 13. calls for gender analysis to be mainstreamed into all activities and projects linked to the implementation of the flegt vpa; ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 14 november 2019 on the criminalisation of sexual education in poland9 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 18 december 2019 on public discrimination and hate speech against lgbti people , including lgbti free zones10 , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 17 april 2020 on eu coordinated action to combat the covid-19 pandemic and its consequences13 , ### deleted


### - having regard to the issue paper of the council of europe commissioner for human rights of december 2017 entitled ‘women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights in europe’ , ### deleted


### - having regard to the 2019 recommendations of the world health organization (who) on adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights , ### deleted


### - having regard to the european parliament resolution of 14 november 2019 on the criminalisation of sexual education in poland (2019/2891(rsp)) ### deleted


### - improving scientific knowledge and cooperation in this ocean region by enabling local scientists to travel on board vessels operating in this area; ### - improving scientific knowledge and cooperation in this ocean region by enabling local scientists to travel on board vessels operating in this area , and making the local population aware of this knowledge and its use;


### - stepping up monitoring , control and surveillance of fisheries , thus preventing illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing; ### - stepping up monitoring , control and surveillance of fisheries , thus preventing illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing , in cooperation with the local administration;


### - promoting a sustainable blue economy by supporting small-scale local fisheries , the modernisation of port infrastructure and the position of women , who play an important part in marketing and processing; ### - promoting a sustainable blue economy by supporting small-scale local fisheries , the modernisation of port infrastructure , particularly in terms of food hygiene and safety , strengthening the position of women in the sector and promoting the role of young people in the sector , who play an important part in marketing and processing;


### 2. insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the eu over the oacps countries; calls on the commission to guarantee that the oacps countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the commission to improve eu market access for oacps producers; calls on the commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the oacps countries; ### 2. insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the eu over the oacps countries; calls on the commission to guarantee that the oacps countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the commission to improve eu market access for oacps producers; calls on the commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the oacps countries; considers that european trade policy should recognise and duly support oacps countries that stem migration flows and offer incentives for the return of their expatriate citizens;


### 2. insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the eu over the oacps countries; calls on the commission to guarantee that the oacps countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the commission to improve eu market access for oacps producers; calls on the commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the oacps countries; ### 2. insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the eu over the oacps countries; calls on the commission to guarantee that the oacps countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the commission to improve eu market access for oacps producers; calls on the commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the oacps countries; considers that trade policy should recognise and generously support oacps countries that agree to accept the resettlement of asylum seekers from eu member states on their territory;


### 2. insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the eu over the oacps countries; calls on the commission to guarantee that the oacps countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the commission to improve eu market access for oacps producers; calls on the commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the oacps countries; ### 2. insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the eu over the oacps countries; calls on the commission to guarantee that the oacps countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the commission to improve eu market access for oacps producers; calls on the commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance the oacps countries;


### 3. recognises that the western interpretation of sustainability has been applied in the post-cotonou agreement; is concerned that the terminology of the agreement focuses on the goals and perspectives of the eu; calls for an investigation into the differences in interpretation and application of sustainability criteria and the application of these criteria in the post-cotonou agreement; ### 3. recognises that the western interpretation of sustainability has not been tailored to regional needs for dynamic growth; is concerned that the terminology of the agreement focuses on the goals and perspectives of the eu; calls for an investigation into the differences in interpretation and application of sustainability criteria and the application of these criteria in the post-cotonou agreement;


### 3. recognises that the western interpretation of sustainability has been applied in the post-cotonou agreement; is concerned that the terminology of the agreement focuses on the goals and perspectives of the eu; calls for an investigation into the differences in interpretation and application of sustainability criteria and the application of these criteria in the post-cotonou agreement; ### 3. recognises that the western interpretation of sustainability has been applied in the post-cotonou agreement; considers that more balanced and inclusive terminology would be helpful; calls for an investigation into the differences in interpretation and application of sustainability criteria and the application of these criteria in the post-cotonou agreement;


### (11) the union has for some time been aiming at simplifying the regulatory framework of the common agricultural policy. this approach should also apply to regulations in the field of geographical indications , without calling into question the specific characteristics of each sector. in order to simplify the lengthy registration and amendment procedures , harmonised procedural rules for geographical indications for wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products should be laid down in a single legal instrument , while maintaining product specific provisions for wine in regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , for spirit drinks in regulation (eu) 2019/787 and for agricultural products in this regulation. the procedures for the registration , amendments to the product specification and cancellation of the registration in respect of geographical indications originating in the union , including opposition procedures , should be carried out by the member states and the commission. the member states and the commission should be responsible for distinct stages of each procedure. member states should be responsible for the first stage of the procedure , which consists of receiving the application from the producer group , assessing it , including running a national opposition procedure , and , following the results of the assessment , submitting the application to the commission. the commission should be responsible for scrutinising the application in the second stage of the procedure , including running a worldwide opposition procedure , and taking a decision on granting the protection to the geographical indication or not. geographical indications should be registered only at union level. however , with effect from the date of application with the commission for registration at union level , member states should be able to grant transitional protection at national level without affecting the internal market or international trade. the protection afforded by this regulation upon registration should be equally available to geographical indications of third countries that meet the corresponding criteria and that are protected in their country of origin. the commission should carry out the corresponding procedures for geographical indications originating in third countries. ### (11) the union has for some time been aiming at simplifying the regulatory framework of the common agricultural policy. this approach should also apply to regulations in the field of geographical indications , without calling into question the specific characteristics of each sector. in order to simplify the lengthy registration and amendment procedures , harmonised procedural rules for geographical indications for wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products should be laid down in a single legal instrument , while maintaining product specific provisions for wine in regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , for spirit drinks in regulation (eu) 2019/787 and for agricultural products in this regulation. this harmonisation should be accompanied by adequate support for small producers and associations of small producers in the form of various instruments , such as the organisation by national authorities and the european commission of tailor-made training courses on the new rules to be introduced. the procedures for the registration , amendments to the product specification and cancellation of the registration in respect of geographical indications originating in the union , including opposition procedures , should be carried out by the member states and the commission. the member states and the commission should be responsible for distinct stages of each procedure. member states should be responsible for the first stage of the procedure , which consists of receiving the application from the producer group , assessing it , including running a national opposition procedure , and , following the results of the assessment , submitting the application to the commission. the commission should be responsible for scrutinising the application in the second stage of the procedure , including running a worldwide opposition procedure , and taking a decision on granting the protection to the geographical indication or not. geographical indications should be registered only at union level. however , with effect from the date of application with the commission for registration at union level , member states should be able to grant transitional protection at national level without affecting the internal market or international trade. the protection afforded by this regulation upon registration should be equally available to geographical indications of third countries that meet the corresponding criteria and that are protected in their country of origin. the commission should carry out the corresponding procedures for geographical indications originating in third countries.


### (39) the procedures for registration , amendment and cancellation of geographical indications , including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure , should be carried out in the most efficient way. this can be achieved by using the assistance for the scrutiny of the applications provided by the european union intellectual property office (euipo). while a partial outsourcing to euipo has been considered , the commission would remain responsible for registration , amendment and cancellation , due to a strong relation with the common agricultural policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed. ### (39) the procedures for registration , amendment and cancellation of geographical indications , including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure , should be carried out in the most efficient way. the commission would remain responsible for registration , amendment and cancellation , due to a strong relation with the common agricultural policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed.


### (39) the procedures for registration , amendment and cancellation of geographical indications , including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure , should be carried out in the most efficient way. this can be achieved by using the assistance for the scrutiny of the applications provided by the european union intellectual property office (euipo). while a partial outsourcing to euipo has been considered , the commission would remain responsible for registration , amendment and cancellation , due to a strong relation with the common agricultural policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed. ### (39) the procedures for registration , amendment and cancellation of geographical indications , including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure , should be carried out in the most efficient way. while a partial outsourcing to euipo has been considered , the commission shall remain responsible for registration , amendment and cancellation , due to a strong relation with the common agricultural policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed.


### (40) criteria should be set to assess the performance of the euipo. these criteria should ensure quality , coherence and efficiency of the assistance provided. the commission should prepare a report to the parliament and to the council on the results and experience of the execution of these tasks by the euipo. ### deleted


### (56) in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining sustainability standards and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards; clarifying or adding items to be supplied as part of accompanying information; entrusting the euipo with the tasks related to scrutiny for opposition and the opposition procedure , operation of the register , publication of standard amendments to a product specification , consultation in the context of cancellation procedure , establishment and management of an alert system informing applicants about the availability of their geographical indication as a domain name , scrutiny of third country geographical indications other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications34 , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements; establishing appropriate criteria for monitoring performance of the euipo in the execution of the tasks entrusted to it; laying down additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products; laying down additional rules for determining the generic status of terms; establishing the restrictions and derogations with regard to the sourcing of feed in the case of a designation of origin; establishing restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials; laying down rules for determining the use of the denomination of a plant variety or of an animal breed; laying down rules which limit the information contained in the product specification for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down further details of the eligibility criteria for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies; laying down additional rules to further detail protection of traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down for traditional specialities guaranteed additional rules for determining the generic status of terms , conditions for use of plant variety and animal breed denominations , and relation to intellectual property rights; defining additional rules for joint applications concerning more than one national territory and complementing the rules of the application process for traditional specialities guaranteed guaranteed; complementing the rules for the opposition procedure for traditional specialities guaranteed to establish detailed procedures and deadlines; supplementing the rules regarding the amendment application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; supplementing the rules regarding the cancellation process for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down detailed rules relating to the criteria for optional quality terms; reserving an additional optional quality term , laying down its conditions of use; laying down derogations to the use of the term ‘mountain product’ and establishing the methods of production , and other criteria relevant for the application of that optional quality term , in particular , laying down the conditions under which raw materials or feedstuffs are permitted to come from outside the mountain areas. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making35. in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (56) in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of clarifying or adding items to be supplied as part of accompanying information; identifying ingredients in processed products; laying down additional rules for determining the generic status of terms; establishing the restrictions and derogations with regard to the sourcing of feed in the case of a designation of origin; establishing restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials; laying down rules for determining the use of the denomination of a plant variety or of an animal breed; laying down rules which limit the information contained in the product specification for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down further details of the eligibility criteria for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies; laying down additional rules to further detail protection of traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down for traditional specialities guaranteed additional rules for determining the generic status of terms , conditions for use of plant variety and animal breed denominations , and relation to intellectual property rights; defining additional rules for joint applications concerning more than one national territory and complementing the rules of the application process for traditional specialities guaranteed guaranteed; complementing the rules for the opposition procedure for traditional specialities guaranteed to establish detailed procedures and deadlines; supplementing the rules regarding the amendment application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; supplementing the rules regarding the cancellation process for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down detailed rules relating to the criteria for optional quality terms; reserving an additional optional quality term , laying down its conditions of use; laying down derogations to the use of the term ‘mountain product’ and establishing the methods of production , and other criteria relevant for the application of that optional quality term , in particular , laying down the conditions under which raw materials or feedstuffs are permitted to come from outside the mountain areas. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making35. in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### (56) in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining sustainability standards and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards; clarifying or adding items to be supplied as part of accompanying information; entrusting the euipo with the tasks related to scrutiny for opposition and the opposition procedure , operation of the register , publication of standard amendments to a product specification , consultation in the context of cancellation procedure , establishment and management of an alert system informing applicants about the availability of their geographical indication as a domain name , scrutiny of third country geographical indications other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications34 , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements; establishing appropriate criteria for monitoring performance of the euipo in the execution of the tasks entrusted to it; laying down additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products; laying down additional rules for determining the generic status of terms; establishing the restrictions and derogations with regard to the sourcing of feed in the case of a designation of origin; establishing restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials; laying down rules for determining the use of the denomination of a plant variety or of an animal breed; laying down rules which limit the information contained in the product specification for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down further details of the eligibility criteria for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies; laying down additional rules to further detail protection of traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down for traditional specialities guaranteed additional rules for determining the generic status of terms , conditions for use of plant variety and animal breed denominations , and relation to intellectual property rights; defining additional rules for joint applications concerning more than one national territory and complementing the rules of the application process for traditional specialities guaranteed guaranteed; complementing the rules for the opposition procedure for traditional specialities guaranteed to establish detailed procedures and deadlines; supplementing the rules regarding the amendment application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; supplementing the rules regarding the cancellation process for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down detailed rules relating to the criteria for optional quality terms; reserving an additional optional quality term , laying down its conditions of use; laying down derogations to the use of the term ‘mountain product’ and establishing the methods of production , and other criteria relevant for the application of that optional quality term , in particular , laying down the conditions under which raw materials or feedstuffs are permitted to come from outside the mountain areas. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making35 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (56) in order to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of this regulation , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of defining sustainability standards and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards; clarifying or adding items to be supplied as part of accompanying information; laying down additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products; laying down additional rules for determining the generic status of terms; establishing the restrictions and derogations with regard to the sourcing of feed in the case of a designation of origin; establishing restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials; laying down rules for determining the use of the denomination of a plant variety or of an animal breed; laying down rules which limit the information contained in the product specification for geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down further details of the eligibility criteria for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies; laying down additional rules to further detail protection of traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down for traditional specialities guaranteed additional rules for determining the generic status of terms , conditions for use of plant variety and animal breed denominations , and relation to intellectual property rights; defining additional rules for joint applications concerning more than one national territory and complementing the rules of the application process for traditional specialities guaranteed guaranteed; complementing the rules for the opposition procedure for traditional specialities guaranteed to establish detailed procedures and deadlines; supplementing the rules regarding the amendment application process for traditional specialities guaranteed; supplementing the rules regarding the cancellation process for traditional specialities guaranteed; laying down detailed rules relating to the criteria for optional quality terms; reserving an additional optional quality term , laying down its conditions of use; laying down derogations to the use of the term ‘mountain product’ and establishing the methods of production , and other criteria relevant for the application of that optional quality term , in particular , laying down the conditions under which raw materials or feedstuffs are permitted to come from outside the mountain areas. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making35 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure , for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest , which will not trigger the opposition procedure and by rules on entrusting its tasks set out in this article to euipo. ### deleted


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure , for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest , which will not trigger the opposition procedure and by rules on entrusting its tasks set out in this article to euipo. ### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure , for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest , which will not trigger the opposition procedure.


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by provisions entrusting euipo with the publication of standard amendments referred to in paragraph (9). ### deleted


### 6. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules entrusting euipo with the tasks set out in paragraph (5). ### deleted


### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where use of a name exploits , weakens , dilutes , or is detrimental to the reputation of , the protected name; ### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where use of a name exploits , weakens , dilutes , or is detrimental to the reputation of , the protected name , including the use of those products as ingredients;


### 2. for the purposes of paragraph (1) , point (b) , the evocation of a geographical indication shall arise , in particular , where a term , sign , or other labelling or packaging device presents a direct and clear link with the product covered by the registered geographical indication in the mind of the reasonably circumspect consumer , thereby exploiting , weakening , diluting or being detrimental to the reputation of the registered name. ### deleted


### 2. for the purposes of paragraph (1) , point (b) , the evocation of a geographical indication shall arise , in particular , where a term , sign , or other labelling or packaging device presents a direct and clear link with the product covered by the registered geographical indication in the mind of the reasonably circumspect consumer , thereby exploiting , weakening , diluting or being detrimental to the reputation of the registered name. ### 2. for the purposes of paragraph (1) , point (b) , the evocation of a geographical indication shall arise , in particular , where a link is present with the product covered by the registered geographical indication in the mind of the reasonably circumspect consumer , thereby exploiting , weakening , diluting or being detrimental to the reputation of the registered name.


### 2. the geographical indication designating a product ingredient shall not be used in the food name of the related processed product , except in cases of an agreement with a producer group representing two thirds of the producers. ### 2. the geographical indication designating a product ingredient shall not be used in the food name of the related processed product , except in cases of an agreement in writing with the producer group.


### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , including farmers , farm suppliers , intermediate processors and final processors , as specified by the national authorities and according to the nature of the product concerned. member states shall verify that the producer group operates in a transparent and democratic manner and that all producers of the product designated by the geographical indication enjoy right of membership in the group. member states may provide that public officials , and other stakeholders such as consumer groups , retailers and suppliers , also participate in the works of the producer group. ### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , including farmers , farm suppliers , intermediate processors and final processors , as specified by the national authorities and according to the nature of the product concerned. member states shall verify that the producer group operates in a transparent and democratic manner and that all producers of the product designated by the geographical indication enjoy right of membership in the group. member states may provide that public officials , and other stakeholders such as consumer groups , retailers and suppliers , also participate in the works of the producer group. member states may also establish credit or tax measures in favour of producers to set up the producer group proposing the registration of a geographical indication and to finance the costs of the registration procedure , as well as the costs of litigation necessary to protect the use of the geographical indications against any misuse , imitation , evocation or any other practice liable to mislead the consumer.


### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , including farmers , farm suppliers , intermediate processors and final processors , as specified by the national authorities and according to the nature of the product concerned. member states shall verify that the producer group operates in a transparent and democratic manner and that all producers of the product designated by the geographical indication enjoy right of membership in the group. member states may provide that public officials , and other stakeholders such as consumer groups , retailers and suppliers , also participate in the works of the producer group. ### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , including farmers , farm suppliers , intermediate processors and final processors , as specified by the national authorities and according to the nature of the product concerned. member states shall verify that the producer group operates in a transparent and democratic manner and that all producers of the product designated by the geographical indication enjoy right of membership in the group.


### 1. upon a request of producer groups fulfilling the conditions of paragraph 3 , member states shall designate , in accordance with their national law , one producer group as recognised producer group for each geographical indication originating in their territory that is registered or is subject to an application for registration or for product names that are a potential subject for application for registration. ### 1. upon a request of a producer group , member states or , in accordance with an international agreement to which the union is a contracting party , third countries shall designate , in accordance with their national law , one producer group as recognised producer group for a specific geographical indication or for two or more geographical indications originating in their territory that are registered or are subject to an application for registration or for product names that are a potential subject for application for registration.


### 2. a producer group may be designated as recognised producer group subject to a prior agreement concluded between at least two-thirds of the producers of the product bearing a geographical indication , accounting for at least two-thirds of the production of that product in the geographical area referred to in the product specification. as an exception , an authority , as referred to in article 8(2) , and a single producer , as referred to in article 8(3) , shall be deemed to be a recognised producer group. ### 2. a producer group may be designated as recognised producer group subject to a prior agreement concluded between a minimum number of producers of the product bearing a geographical indication , accounting , in accordance with the provisions of the member state concerned , for a minimum production volume or value for that product in the geographical area referred to in the product specification. as an exception , an authority , as referred to in article 8(2) , and a single producer , as referred to in article 8(3) , shall be deemed to be a recognised producer group.


### 1. country-code top-level domain name registries established in the union may , upon the request of a natural or legal person having a legitimate interest or rights , revoke or transfer a domain name registered under such country-code top-level domain to the recognised producer group of the products with the geographical indication concerned , following an appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedure or judicial procedure , if such domain name has been registered by its holder without rights or legitimate interest in the geographical indication or if it has been registered or is being used in bad faith and its use contravenes article 27. ### 1. the domain name registries established in the union shall , ex officio , revoke or transfer a domain name registered under such domain to the recognised producer group of the products with the geographical indication concerned , following an appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedure or judicial procedure , if such domain name has been registered by its holder without rights or legitimate interest in the geographical indication or if it has been registered or is being used in bad faith and its use contravenes article 27.


### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance witharticle84 supplementing this regulation by provisions entrusting euipo to establish and manage a domain name information and alert system that would provide the applicant , upon the submission of an application for a geographical indication , with information about the availability of the geographical indication as a domain name and , on optional basis , the registration of a domain name identical to their geographical indication. that delegated act shall also include the obligation for registries of country-code top-level domain names , established in the union , to provide euipo with the relevant information and data. ### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance witharticle84 supplementing this regulation to establish the mechanism to manage a domain name information and alert system that would provide the applicant , upon the submission of an application for a geographical indication , with information about the availability of the geographical indication as a domain name. that delegated act shall also include the obligation for registries of domain names , established in the union , to provide the commission with the relevant information and data.


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting euipo with the scrutiny of third country geographical indications , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements. ### deleted


### 2. no later than 5 years after the first delegation of any tasks to euipo , the commission shall prepare and submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and experience of the exercise of these tasks by euipo. ### deleted


### 6. union amendments shall be approved by the commission. the approval procedure shall follow , mutatis mutandis , the procedure laid down from article 8 to article 22. ### 6. union amendments shall be analysed and approved by the commission. the approval procedure shall follow , mutatis mutandis , the procedure laid down from article 8 to article 22.


### 9. standard amendments shall be approved by member states or third countries in whose territory the geographical area of the product concerned is located and communicated to the commission. the commission shall make those amendments public. ### 9. standard amendments shall be approved and assessed by member states or third countries in whose territory the geographical area of the product concerned is located and communicated to the commission. the commission shall make those amendments public.


### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products referred to in paragraph (1) of this article. ### deleted


### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules for determining the generic status of terms referred to in paragraph (1) of this article. ### deleted


### a symbol identifying protected designations of origin of wine and of agricultural products; and ### a symbol identifying protected designations of origin of agricultural products; and


### a symbol identifying protected geographical indications of wine and of agricultural products and geographical indications of spirit drinks. ### a symbol identifying protected geographical indications of agricultural products and geographical indications of spirit drinks.


### 3. by way of derogation from paragraph (2) , in the case of wine and spirit drinks originating in the union that are marketed under a geographical indication , union symbols may be omitted from the labelling and advertising material of the product concerned. ### 3. by way of derogation from paragraph (2) , in the case of spirit drinks originating in the union that are marketed under a geographical indication , union symbols may be omitted from the labelling and advertising material of the product concerned.


### where wine , agricultural products or spirit drinks are designated by a geographical indication the indications ‘protected designation of origin’ or ‘protected geographical indication’ shall appear on the labelling of wine , the indications ‘protected designation of origin’ or ‘protected geographical indication’ may appear on the labelling of agricultural products and the indication ‘geographical indication’ may appear on the labelling of spirit drinks , respectively. ### where agricultural products or spirit drinks are designated by a geographical indication the indications ‘protected designation of origin’ or ‘protected geographical indication’ shall appear on the labelling of wine , the indications ‘protected designation of origin’ or ‘protected geographical indication’ may appear on the labelling of agricultural products and the indication ‘geographical indication’ may appear on the labelling of spirit drinks , respectively.


### monitoring of the use of geographical indications in the marketplace. ### monitoring of the use of geographical indications in the marketplace , also online.


### 1. where the commission exercises any of the empowerments provided for in this regulation to entrust tasks to euipo , it shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 to supplement this regulation by criteria for monitoring performance in the execution of such tasks. such criteria may include: ### deleted


### (2) [...] ### deleted


### 9. after completion of the opposition procedure , the commission shall finalise its assessment of the union application for registration , taking into account any request for transitional periods , the outcome of the opposition procedure , any notice of comments received and any other matters arising subsequently to its scrutiny that may imply a change of the single document. ### 9. after completion of the opposition procedure , the commission shall finalise its assessment of the union application for registration , taking into account any request for transitional periods , the outcome of the opposition procedure , received and any other matters arising subsequently to its scrutiny that may imply a change of the single document.


### (ii) as originating in a specific place , region or country; ### (ii) as originating in a specific place , region or , in exceptional cases country;


### (iii) as having at least 85 % of the grapes used for its production originating exclusively from that geographical area; ### deleted


### h. whereas africa is a continent of hope and opportunity and perceived as such by a growing number of its young population; ### h. whereas africa must become a continent of hope and opportunity and will be perceived as such by the extent to which its young people choose to remain in their countries , helping them to develop;


### i. whereas climate change and environmental degradation are existential threats to africa , the eu and the entire world , and require joint responsiveness and substantive investments in sustainable and inclusive economic development and provision of access to public goods; ### i. whereas sluggish development , climate change and environmental degradation are existential threats to africa , the eu and the developing world , and require joint responsiveness and substantive investments in inclusive , sustainable and forward-looking economic growth;


### k. whereas the covid-19 pandemic and its economic consequences set back growth across africa in 2020 , may have thrown an additional 30 million people into poverty and exacerbated the prevalence of child labour; whereas the eu and the au have committed to supporting the full-fledged african health sovereignty , in order for the continent to respond to future public health emergencies , and to supporting , to this end , a common agenda for manufacturing vaccines , medicines , diagnostics , therapeutics and health products in africa , including investment in production capacities , voluntary technology transfers as well as strengthening of the regulatory framework to enable equitable access to vaccines , diagnostics and therapeutics; ### k. whereas the covid-19 pandemic and its economic consequences set back growth across africa in 2020 , may have thrown an additional 30 million people into poverty and exacerbated the prevalence of child labour; whereas the eu and the au have agreed to work together on a common agenda for manufacturing vaccines , medicines , diagnostics , therapeutics and health products in africa , including investment in production capacities , voluntary technology transfers as well as strengthening of the regulatory framework to enable equitable access to vaccines , diagnostics and therapeutics;


### 2. calls on the eu to actively support the new african continental free trade area (afcfta) ,which presents a major opportunity for african countries to boost inclusive growth , enable sustainable development , reduce poverty and improve living standards; ### 2. calls on the eu to actively support the new african continental free trade area (afcfta) , an ambitious economic integration initiative which presents a major opportunity for african countries to boost inclusive growth , enable sustainable development , reduce poverty and improve living standards; notes that the afcfta paves the way for a fundamental transformation of the continent’s development prospects;


### 2. points out that most african countries , in particular ldcs (least developed countries) and african signatories to epas (economic partnership agreements) , enjoy duty-free and quota-free access to eu markets; ### 2. points out that most african countries , in particular ldcs (least developed countries) and african signatories to epas (economic partnership agreements) , enjoy duty-free and quota-free access to eu markets , thereby undermining the cultivation of crops such as olives , citrus fruits , cotton and pistachios in southern europe;


### 3. believes that better trade opportunities alone will not guarantee food security in developing countries; notes that ldcs often have difficulties in profiting from preferential access to eu markets due to poor price transmission between international and domestic markets; ### 3. believes that better trade opportunities alone will not guarantee food security in developing countries; notes that ldcs often have difficulties in profiting from preferential access to eu markets due to poor price transmission between international and domestic markets and advocates european investment to support the development of african countries-;


### 4. welcomes the reform of the generalised scheme of preferences as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes , in particular , the aim to facilitate increased economic growth and job creation in developing african countries; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts by african partners to establish viable economic structures. ### 4. welcomes the reform of the generalised scheme of preferences as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes , in particular , the aim to facilitate increased economic growth , job creation , stimuli to investment and the development of the private sector in developing african countries; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts by african partners to establish viable economic structures.


### 5. stresses that the eu-africa relationship must move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs); ### 5. stresses that the eu-africa relationship must move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs) and secure the return of their expatriated citizens;


### 6. insists that epas are intended to go beyond boosting trade and are meant to enhance african countries’ ability to leverage trade opportunities for sustainable development , poverty reduction and containment of their populations; ### 6. insists that epas are intended to go beyond boosting trade and are meant to enhance african countries’ ability to leverage trade opportunities for sustainable development , poverty reduction and containment of their populations;


### 7. advocates for stronger policy coherence at eu level in the context of agri-food trade , given the global implications of the common agricultural policy and agricultural trade for the sgds; ### 7. advocates for stronger policy coherence at eu level in the context of agri-food trade , given the potential global implications of the farm to fork strategy on agri-food trade for the sgds;


### 8. expresses concern about the overexploitation of natural resources and its impact on biodiversity , and in particular the increasing pace of deforestation in africa and the smuggling of rare wildlife species. ### 8. recalls that africa is home to exceptional biodiversity; expresses concern about the overexploitation of natural resources and its impact on biodiversity , and in particular the increasing pace of deforestation in africa and the smuggling of rare wildlife species.


### 10. calls for a greener and more sustainable post-pandemic world to be built back , which necessitates investing more in game-changing enterprises that have integrated social , environmental and health objectives into their business models; ### 10. calls for a greener and more sustainable post-pandemic world to be built back , which necessitates investing more in game-changing enterprises;


### 11. calls on the commission to foster investment in the african continent through innovative financial instruments to increase capital flows and reduce risks; ### deleted


### 12. urges the commission to prepare an effective and easily accessible microcredit scheme; ### 12. urges the commission to propose a framework for cooperation between african and european financial institutions;


### 16. stresses that the trade partnership between the eu and africa must prioritise quality nutrition self-sufficiency; ### 16. stresses that the trade partnership between the eu and africa must prioritise quality nutrition self-sufficiency and respect for pdos;


### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union and to ensure the adjustment of the industry to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability. the second objective , separate and complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies. ### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union and to evaluate the industry competitiveness and to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability of supply and production. the second objective , separate and complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies.


### (5) the use of semiconductors is critical for multiple economic sectors and societal functions in the union and therefore , a resilient supply is essential for the functioning of the internal market. given the wide circulation of semiconductor products across borders , the resilience and security of supply of semiconductors can be best addressed through union harmonising legislation based on article 114 of the treaty. with a view to enabling coordinated measures for building resilience , harmonised rules for facilitating the implementation of specific projects that contribute to the security of supply of semiconductors in the union are necessary. the proposed monitoring and crisis response mechanism should be uniform to enable a coordinated approach to crisis preparedness for the cross-border semiconductor value chain. ### (5) the use of semiconductors is critical for multiple economic sectors and societal functions in the union and therefore , a resilient supply is essential for the functioning of the internal market. given the wide circulation of semiconductor products across borders , the resilience of supply of semiconductors can be addressed through union harmonising legislation based on article 114 of the treaty. with a view to enabling coordinated measures for building resilience , harmonised rules for facilitating the implementation of specific projects that contribute to the security of supply of semiconductors in the union are necessary. the proposed monitoring and crisis response mechanism should be uniform to enable a coordinated approach to crisis preparedness for the cross-border semiconductor value chain. given the lack of the impact assessment accompanying the commission proposal and proposed untested method of subsidizing production , the commission should regularly and carefully publish and deliver relevant information and assessments about the impact of this regulation on internal market , competitiveness and the eu and national budgets.


### (5) the use of semiconductors is critical for multiple economic sectors and societal functions in the union and therefore , a resilient supply is essential for the functioning of the internal market. given the wide circulation of semiconductor products across borders , the resilience and security of supply of semiconductors can be best addressed through union harmonising legislation based on article 114 of the treaty. with a view to enabling coordinated measures for building resilience , harmonised rules for facilitating the implementation of specific projects that contribute to the security of supply of semiconductors in the union are necessary. the proposed monitoring and crisis response mechanism should be uniform to enable a coordinated approach to crisis preparedness for the cross-border semiconductor value chain. ### (5) the use of semiconductors is critical for multiple economic sectors and societal functions in the union and therefore , a resilient supply is essential for the functioning of the internal market. given the wide circulation of semiconductor products across borders , the resilience and security of supply of semiconductors can be best addressed through union harmonising legislation based on article 114 of the treaty. with a view to enabling coordinated measures for building resilience , harmonised rules for facilitating the implementation of specific projects that contribute to the security of supply of semiconductors in the union are necessary. the proposed monitoring and crisis response mechanism should be uniform to enable a coordinated approach to crisis preparedness for the cross-border semiconductor value chain. given the lack of the impact assessment accompanying the commission proposal and proposed untested method of subsidizing production , the commission should regularly and carefully publish and deliver relevant information and assessments about the impact of this regulation on internal market , competitiveness and the eu and national budgets.


### (27) the internal market would greatly benefit from common standards for green , trusted and secure chips. future smart devices , systems and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green , trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. to that end , the union should develop reference certification procedures and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact. ### deleted


### (27) the internal market would greatly benefit from common standards for green , trusted and secure chips. future smart devices , systems and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green , trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. to that end , the union should develop reference certification procedures and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact. ### (27) the internal market would greatly benefit from common standards for trusted and secure chips. future smart devices , systems and connectivity platforms will have to rely on advanced semiconductor components and they will have to meet green , trust and cybersecurity requirements which will largely depend on the features of the underlying technology. to that end , the union should develop reference certification procedures and require the industry to jointly develop such procedures for specific sectors and technologies with potential high social impact.


### (28) in light of this , the commission , in consultation with the european semiconductor board , should prepare the ground for a certification of green , trusted and secure chips and embedded systems that rely on or make extensive use of semiconductor technologies. in particular , they should discuss and identify the relevant sectors and products in need of such certification. ### (28) the commission , in consultation with the european semiconductor board and relevant stakeholders , should assess and evaluate the need for a certification of chips and embedded systems that rely on or make extensive use of semiconductor technologies. in particular , they should discuss and identify the relevant sectors and products in need of such certification. the added value of the union certification should be quantified , accompanied with the cost-benefit analysis and confirmed by the independent assessment which should be published.


### (28) in light of this , the commission , in consultation with the european semiconductor board , should prepare the ground for a certification of green , trusted and secure chips and embedded systems that rely on or make extensive use of semiconductor technologies. in particular , they should discuss and identify the relevant sectors and products in need of such certification. ### (28) in light of this , the commission , in consultation with the european semiconductor board , should prepare the ground for a certification of trusted and secure chips and embedded systems that rely on or make extensive use of semiconductor technologies. in particular , they should discuss and identify the relevant sectors and products in need of such certification.


### (29) in light of the structural deficiencies of the semiconductor supply chain and the resulting risk of future shortages , this regulation provides instruments for a coordinated approach to monitoring and effectively tackling possible market disruptions. ### (29) when assessing and monitoring the market , the distinction should be made between the structural shortage and the short or long term shortage and the fact that the market is growing in cycles of oversupply and shortages. in light of the structural and long term deficiencies of the semiconductor supply chain and the resulting risk of future structural or long term shortages , this regulation provides instruments for a coordinated approach to assessing , monitoring and effectively tackling possible market disruptions.


### (30) due to the complex , quickly evolving and interlinked semiconductor value chains with various actors , a coordinated approach to regular monitoring is necessary to increase the ability to mitigate risks that may negatively affect the supply of semiconductors. member states should monitor the semiconductor value chain focusing on early warning indicators and the availability and integrity of the services and goods provided by key market actors , in such a way that it would not represent an excessive administrative burden for undertakings. ### (30) due to the complex , quickly evolving and interlinked semiconductor value chains with various actors , a coordinated approach to regular monitoring might be helpful to increase the ability to mitigate risks that may negatively affect the supply of semiconductors. member states should monitor the semiconductor value chain focusing on early warning indicators and the availability and integrity of the services and goods provided by key market actors , in such a way that it would not represent an excessive administrative burden for undertakings.


### (30) due to the complex , quickly evolving and interlinked semiconductor value chains with various actors , a coordinated approach to regular monitoring is necessary to increase the ability to mitigate risks that may negatively affect the supply of semiconductors. member states should monitor the semiconductor value chain focusing on early warning indicators and the availability and integrity of the services and goods provided by key market actors , in such a way that it would not represent an excessive administrative burden for undertakings. ### (30) due to the complex , quickly evolving and interlinked semiconductor value chains with various actors , a coordinated approach to regular monitoring is necessary to increase the ability to mitigate risks that may negatively affect the supply of semiconductors. member states in close cooperation with industry stakeholders across the entire semiconductor ecosystem should monitor the semiconductor value chain focusing on early warning indicators and the availability and integrity of the services and goods provided by key market actors , in such a way that it would not represent an excessive administrative burden for undertakings.


### (34) member states should alert the commission if relevant factors indicate a potential semiconductor crisis. in order to ensure a coordinated response to address such crises , the commission should upon the alert by a member state or through other sources , including information from international partners , convene an extraordinary meeting of the european semiconductor board for assessing the need to activate the crisis stage and for discussing whether it may be appropriate , necessary and proportionate for member states to carry out coordinated joint procurement. the commission should engage in consultations and cooperation with relevant third countries with a view to addressing any disruptions in the international supply chain , in compliance with international obligations and without prejudice to procedural requirements under the treaty on international agreements. ### (34) member states should alert the commission if relevant factors indicate a potential semiconductor crisis and , if feasible , evaluate and quantify the risk of the potential semiconductor crises and its impact on the internal market. in order to ensure a coordinated response to address such crises , the commission should upon the alert by a member state or through other sources , including information from international partners , convene an extraordinary meeting of the european semiconductor board for assessing the need to activate the crisis stage and for discussing whether it may be appropriate , necessary and proportionate for member states to carry out coordinated joint procurement. in case the joint procurement is considered , the commission should evaluate and prepare a cost-benefit analysis of how the joint procurement measure helps in mitigating the risks and improving the resilience of the internal market. the commission should engage in consultations and cooperation with relevant third countries with a view to addressing any disruptions in the international supply chain , in compliance with international obligations and without prejudice to procedural requirements under the treaty on international agreements.


### (35) as part of the monitoring , national competent authorities should also do a mapping of undertakings operating in the union along the semiconductor supply chain established in their national territory and notify this information to the commission. ### (35) as part of the monitoring , national competent authorities should also do a mapping of undertakings operating in the union along the semiconductor supply chain established in their national territory and notify this information to the commission taking into account professional secrecy.


### (36) in order to facilitate effective monitoring , in-depth assessment of the risks associated with different stages of the semiconductor value chain is needed , including on the origins and sources of supplies beyond the union. such risks may be related to critical inputs and equipment for the industry , including digital products that may be vulnerable , possible impact of counterfeit semiconductors , manufacturing capacities and other risks that may disrupt , compromise or negatively affect the supply chain. those risks could include supply chains with a single point of failure or which are otherwise highly concentrated. other relevant factors could include the availability of substitutes or alternative sources for critical inputs and resilient and sustainable transport. the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board and taking also into account information received from the main user categories , develop a union level risk assessment. ### (36) in order to facilitate effective monitoring , in-depth assessment of the risks associated with different stages of the semiconductor value chain is needed , including on the origins and sources of supplies beyond the union. such risks may be related to critical inputs and equipment for the industry , including digital products that may be vulnerable , possible impact of counterfeit semiconductors , manufacturing capacities inventory level of semiconductors in the critical sectors and other risks that may disrupt , compromise or negatively affect the supply chain. those risks could include supply chains with a single point of failure or which are otherwise highly concentrated. other relevant factors could include the availability of substitutes or alternative sources for critical inputs and resilient and sustainable transport. the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board and taking also into account information received from the main user categories , develop a union level risk assessment.


### (37) in order to forecast and prepare for future disruptions of the different stages of the semiconductor value chain in the union , the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board , identify early warning indicators in the union risk assessment. such indicators could include the availability of raw materials , intermediate products and human capital needed for manufacturing semiconductors , or appropriate manufacturing equipment , the forecasted demand for semiconductors on the union and global markets , price surges exceeding normal price fluctuation , the effect of accidents , attacks , natural disasters or other serious events , the effect of trade policies , tariffs , export restrictions , trade barriers and other trade related measures , and the effect of business closures , delocalisations or acquisitions of key market actors. member states should monitor these early warning indicators. ### (37) in order to forecast and prepare for future disruptions of the different stages of the semiconductor value chain in the union , the commission should , assisted by the european semiconductor board , identify early warning indicators in the union risk assessment. such indicators could include the availability of raw materials , intermediate products and human capital needed for manufacturing semiconductors , or appropriate manufacturing equipment , the forecasted demand for semiconductors on the union and global markets , price surges exceeding normal price fluctuation , the effect of accidents , attacks , natural disasters or other serious events , the effect of trade policies , tariffs , export restrictions , trade barriers and other trade related measures , and the effect of business closures , delocalisations or acquisitions of key market actors. member states should monitor these early warning indicators based on available information cooperating with businesses on a voluntary basis. the indicators should be published and regularly reviewed.


### (40) as part of the monitoring , member states could specifically consider the availability and integrity of the services and goods of key markets actors. such issues could be brought to the attention of the european semiconductor board by the member state concerned. ### (40) as part of the monitoring , member states and the commission could specifically consider the availability and integrity of the services and goods of key markets actors. such issues could be brought to the attention of the european semiconductor board by the member state concerned.


### (42) the semiconductor crisis stage should be triggered in the presence of concrete , serious , and reliable evidence of such a crisis. a semiconductor crisis occurs in case of serious disruptions to the supply of semiconductors leading to significant shortages which entail significant delays and negative effects on one or more important economic sectors in the union , either directly or through ripple effects of the shortage , given that the union’s industrial sectors represent a strong user base of semiconductors. alternatively or in addition , a semiconductor crisis also occurs when serious disruptions of the supply of semiconductors lead to significant shortages which prevent the supply , repair and maintenance of essential products used by critical sectors , for instance medical and diagnostic equipment. ### (42) the semiconductor crisis stage should be triggered in the presence of concrete , serious , quantified or , in the absence of sufficient information , duly estimated and reliable evidence of such a crisis. a semiconductor crisis occurs in case of serious disruptions to the supply of semiconductors leading to significant long term structural shortages which entail significant delays and negative effects on one or more important economic sectors in the union , either directly or through ripple effects of the shortage , given that the union’s industrial sectors represent a strong user base of semiconductors. alternatively or in addition , a semiconductor crisis also occurs when serious disruptions of the supply of semiconductors lead to significant long term structural shortages which prevent the supply , repair and maintenance of essential products used by critical sectors , for instance medical and diagnostic equipment.