### (3) the share of the union's access time to each industrial-grade eurohpc supercomputer shall be directly proportional to the financial contribution of the union referred to in article 5(1) to the acquisition cost of the supercomputer and shall not exceed 35% of the total access time of the supercomputer. ### (3) by way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this article , the share of the union's access time to each industrial-grade eurohpc supercomputer shall be directly proportional to the financial contribution of the union referred to in article 5(1) to the acquisition cost of the supercomputer and shall not exceed 35% of the total access time of the supercomputer.


### (2) the fees generated by the commercial use of the union's access time shall constitute revenue to the joint undertaking budget and shall be used to cover operational costs of the joint undertaking. ### (2) the fees generated by the commercial use of the union's access time shall constitute revenue to the joint undertaking budget and shall be used to cover operational costs of the joint undertaking and the operating costs of the eurohpc supercomputers.


### as regards the actions initiated under articles 10 , 11 , 13 and 14 of regulation (eu) no 2018/1488 , as well as articles 6 and 7 of the statutes annexed to that regulation shall continue to apply until their completion and to the extent necessary. ### as regards the actions initiated under articles 10 , 11 , 13 and 14 of regulation (eu) no 2018/1488 , as well as articles 6 and 7 of the statutes annexed to that regulation shall continue to apply until their completion and to the extent necessary.


### (2) the union shall hold 50% of the voting rights. the voting rights of the union shall be indivisible. ### (2) the union shall hold 25% of the voting rights. the voting rights of the union shall be indivisible.


### (3) for the tasks referred to in article 7(3) of these statutes , the remaining 50% of the voting rights shall be distributed equally among all participating states. ### (3) for the tasks referred to in article 7(3) of these statutes , the remaining 75% of the voting rights shall be distributed equally among all participating states.


### (4) for the tasks referred to in article 7(4) of these statutes , except points (f) , (g) and (h) , the remaining 50% of the voting rights shall be held by the participating states that are member states. ### (4) for the tasks referred to in article 7(4) of these statutes , except points (f) , (g) and (h) , the remaining 75% of the voting rights shall be held by the participating states that are member states.


### at the first stage , the remaining 50% of the voting rights shall be distributed equally among all participating states. decisions of the governing board shall be taken by a majority consisting of the union's vote and at least 55% of all votes of the participating states , including the votes of the members who are absent. ### at the first stage , the remaining 75% of the voting rights shall be distributed equally among all participating states. decisions of the governing board shall be taken by a majority consisting of the union's vote and at least 55% of all votes of the participating states , including the votes of the members who are absent.


### (1) participating states shall entrust the joint undertaking with the implementation of their contributions to the participants of their country in indirect actions as referred to in article 15(3)(f) of these statutes through the grant agreements concluded by the joint undertaking. they shall also entrust the joint undertaking with the payment of their contributions to the participants. they shall specify the amounts dedicated to indirect actions. ### (1) participating states shall co-finance the participants of their country in indirect actions as referred to in article 15(3)(f) of these statutes through the single grant agreement concluded by the joint undertaking. they shall also entrust the joint undertaking with the payment of their contributions to the participants. they shall specify the amounts dedicated to indirect actions.


### ensure that components and systems technologies address europe’s societal and environmental challenges. the target is to align with the union policy on energy efficiency and contribute towards the reduction of energy consumption by 32.5% in 2030. ### ensure that components and systems technologies address europe’s societal and environmental challenges.


### enhance component technologies that guarantee security , trust and energy-efficiency for critical infrastructures and sectors in europe; ### enhance component technologies that guarantee security , trust and , when enhancing performance , energy-efficiency for critical infrastructures and sectors in europe;


### the private members consisting of the following industrial associations and their constituent entities: the aeneas association , registered under french law , with its registered office in paris , france; the artemis industry association (artemisia) registered under dutch law , with its registered office in eindhoven , the netherlands; the eposs e.v. association , registered under german law , with its registered office in berlin , germany. ### the private members consisting of the following industrial associations: the aeneas association , registered under french law , with its registered office in paris , france; the artemis industry association (artemisia) registered under dutch law , with its registered office in eindhoven , the netherlands; the eposs e.v. association , registered under german law , with its registered office in berlin , germany.


### the union financial contribution from the horizon europe programme to the key digital technologies joint undertaking , including efta appropriations , to cover administrative costs and operational costs shall be up to eur 1 800 000 000 , including up to eur 22 090 000 for administrative costs. the union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available. ### the union financial contribution from the horizon europe programme to the key digital technologies joint undertaking , including efta appropriations , to cover administrative costs and operational costs shall be up to eur 2 200 000 000 , including up to eur 22 090 000 for administrative costs. the union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available.


### 2. over the period set out in article 3 , the private members of the key digital technologies joint undertaking shall make or arrange for their constituent or affiliated entities to make contributions of at least eur 2 511 164 000 to the key digital technologies joint undertaking. ### 2. 2. over the period set out in article 3 , the private members of the key digital technologies joint undertaking shall make or arrange for their constituent or affiliated entities to make contributions equal to at least 70% of the sum of the contributions to operational costs of the union , referred to in article 127 , and of the participating states , referred to in paragraph 1 to the key digital technologies joint undertaking.


### 4. the contributions referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of contributions laid down in article 11(4). the contributions referred to in paragraph 2 shall consist of contributions laid down in article 11(1) , including at least eur 2 489 074 000 of contributions laid down in point (a) of article 11(1). the contributions referred to in paragraph 3 shall consist of contributions as laid down in point (c) of article 11(1). ### 4. 4. the contributions referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of contributions laid down in article 11(4). the contributions referred to in paragraph 2 shall consist of contributions laid down in article 11(1the contributions referred to in paragraph 3 shall consist of contributions as laid down in point (c) of article 11(1).


### 1. each participating state shall entrust the key digital technologies joint undertaking with the implementation of their contributions to participants in indirect actions established in that participating state through the grant agreements concluded by the joint undertaking. they shall also entrust the key digital technologies joint undertaking with the payment of their contributions to the participants. they shall specify the amounts dedicated to indirect actions. ### 1. each participating state may entrust the key digital technologies joint undertaking with the implementation of their contributions to participants in indirect actions established in that participating state through the grant agreements concluded by the joint undertaking. they shall also entrust the key digital technologies joint undertaking with the payment of their contributions to the participants. they shall specify the amounts dedicated to indirect actions.


### 2. the beneficiaries of indirect actions of the key digital technologies joint undertaking shall sign a single grant agreement with the key digital technologies joint undertaking. detailed rules of the grant agreement , including the respective framework for intellectual property rights , shall follow the rules of horizon europe. ### 2. the beneficiaries of indirect actions of the key digital technologies joint undertaking may sign a single grant agreement with the key digital technologies joint undertaking. detailed rules of the grant agreement , including the respective framework for intellectual property rights , shall follow the rules of horizon europe.


### 3. participating states shall commit to the payment of the full amount of their contributions by means of legally binding agreements between the entities designated by each of the participating states for that purpose and the key digital technologies joint undertaking. such agreements shall be concluded prior to the adoption of the work programme. ### 3. participating states may commit to the payment of the full amount of their contributions by means of legally binding agreements between the entities designated by each of the participating states for that purpose and the key digital technologies joint undertaking. such agreements shall be concluded prior to the adoption of the work programme.


### in accordance with [article 13(1)] of the horizon europe regulation and by way of derogation from [article 30] of that regulation , the key digital technologies joint undertaking may apply different reimbursement rates for the union funding within an action depending on the type of participant , namely smes and non-profit legal entities , and the type of action. the reimbursement rates shall be indicated in the work programme. ### in accordance with [article 13(1)] of the horizon europe regulation and by way of derogation from [article 30] of that regulation , the key digital technologies joint undertaking may apply different reimbursement rates for the union funding within an action depending on the type of participant , namely smes and non-profit legal entities , and the type of action. each participating state shall set the funding rates for its own contributions , differentiating in the same way as for the union funding. the reimbursement rates and other national funding conditions , respectively , shall be indicated in the work programme.


### strengthen and integrate the union’s research and innovation capacity in the atm sector , making it more resilient and scalable to fluctuations in traffic while enabling the seamless operation of all aircraft; ### strengthen and integrate the union’s research and innovation capacity in the atm sector , making it more resilient and scalable to fluctuations in traffic while enabling the seamless operation of all aircraft in all european regions with different atm conditions airports;


### the union financial contribution from the horizon europe programme to the single european sky atm research 3 joint undertaking , including efta appropriations , to cover administrative costs and operational costs shall be up to eur 600 000 000 , including up to eur 30 000 000 for administrative costs. the union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available. ### the union financial contribution from the horizon europe programme to the single european sky atm research 3 joint undertaking , including efta appropriations , to cover administrative costs and operational costs shall be up to eur 600 000 000 , including up to eur 30 000 000 for administrative costs. the union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries , fines and decommitments if available.


### develop and coordinate the strategic deployment agendas for pan-european 5g corridors for connected and automated mobility with the involvement of stakeholders. those agendas shall be programming documents covering the duration of cef2 digital by defining a common vision for the development of 5g-enabled ecosystems and the underpinning network and services requirements , and identifying deployment objectives and roadmaps as well as potential cooperation models. ### develop and coordinate the strategic deployment agendas draft proposals for pan-european 5g corridors for connected and automated mobility with the involvement of stakeholders.


### 7. other persons , in particular representatives of other european partnerships , executive or regulatory agencies , regional authorities within the union and european technology platforms may also be invited to attend by the chairperson as observers on a case-by-case basis subject to the rules on confidentiality and conflict of interest. ### 7. other persons , in particular representatives of other european partnerships , executive or regulatory agencies , participating states representatives , regional authorities within the union and european technology platforms may also be invited to attend by the chairperson as observers on a case-by-case basis subject to the rules on confidentiality and conflict of interest.


### adopt by the end of 2022 a plan for the phasing-out of the joint undertaking from horizon europe funding upon recommendation of the executive director; ### adopt by the end of 2023 a plan for the phasing-out of the joint undertaking from horizon europe funding upon recommendation of the executive director;


### 1. the executive director shall be appointed by the governing board on the basis of merit and skills , from the list of candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure which shall respect the principle of gender balance. ### 1. the executive director shall be appointed by the governing board on the basis of merit and skills , from the list of candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure;


### 1. the executive director shall be appointed by the governing board on the basis of merit and skills , from the list of candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure which shall respect the principle of gender balance. ### 1. the executive director shall be appointed by the governing board on the basis of merit and skills , from the list of candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure which shall respect article 45 of horizon europe.


### 3. the executive director shall be a member of staff and shall be engaged as a temporary agent of the joint undertaking under article 2(a) of the ceos. ### 3. the executive director shall be a member of staff and shall be engaged as a temporary agent of the joint undertaking under article 2(a) of the ceos.


### prepare and submit for adoption to the governing board the work programme and the corresponding expenditure estimates for the joint undertaking , to implement the strategic research and innovation agenda; ### prepare and after the consultation with the srg submit for adoption to the governing board the work programme and the corresponding expenditure estimates for the joint undertaking , to implement the strategic research and innovation agenda;


### 2. there shall be a balanced representation of experts among the members of the scientific advisory body , within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking , including with respect to gender balance. collectively , the members of the scientific advisory body shall have the necessary competences and expertise covering the technical domain in order to make science-based recommendations to the joint undertaking , taking into account the socio-economic impact of such recommendations and the objectives of the joint undertaking. ### 2. there shall be a balanced representation of experts among the members of the scientific advisory body , within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking , including with respect to gender and geographical balance. collectively , the members of the scientific advisory body shall have the necessary competences and expertise covering the technical domain in order to make science-based recommendations to the joint undertaking , taking into account the socio-economic impact of such recommendations and the objectives of the joint undertaking.


### 8. after each meeting of the scientific advisory body , its chairperson shall submit to the governing board a report outlining the body’s and its members’ opinions on the matters discussed during the meeting. ### 8. after each meeting of the scientific advisory body , its chairperson shall submit to the governing board a report outlining the body’s and its members’ opinions on the matters discussed during the meeting; this report shall be made public to the extend possible;


### the status of relevant national or regional research and innovation programmes and identification of potential areas of cooperation , including concrete actions taken or envisaged for the deployment of relevant technologies and innovative solutions; ### the status of relevant national or regional research and innovation programmes and identification of potential areas of cooperation , including concrete actions taken or envisaged (e.g. coordinated calls between joint undertakings and their r&i and investments programmes) for the development as well as deployment and market uptake of relevant technologies and innovative solutions;


### the governing boards shall inform without undue delay the states’ representatives group of the follow up it has given to such recommendations or proposals , or it shall give reasons if they are not followed up. ### the governing boards shall consider srg’s opinion and inform without undue delay the states’ representatives group of the follow up it has given to such recommendations or proposals , or it shall give reasons if they are not followed up.


### 2. the work programme shall be adopted by the end of the year prior to its implementation. the work programme shall be published on the website of the joint undertaking , and , to support the coordination with the overall strategy of horizon europe , be shared with the relevant clusters’ programme committee for information. ### 2. the work programme shall be adopted by the end of the year prior to its implementation. the work programme shall be published on the website of the joint undertaking and on the tenders & calls portal , and , to support the coordination with the overall strategy of horizon europe , be shared with the relevant clusters’ programme committee for information.


### the proposals submitted , including a breakdown by participant type , including smes , and by country; ### the proposals submitted , including a breakdown by participant type , including smes , and by country , indicating newcomers;


### the collaboration with other european partnerships , including joint calls , and synergies between the joint undertaking’s actions and national or regional initiatives and policies. ### the collaboration with other european partnerships , including joint calls , and synergies between the joint undertaking’s actions and other union programmes as well as national or regional initiatives and policies.


### accelerate market deployment of the existing mature and innovative bio-based solutions; ### accelerate market deployment of the existing mature and innovative bio-based solutions in the whole range of european economic and environmental conditions;


### the union financial contribution from the horizon europe programme to the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking , including efta appropriations , to cover administrative and operational costs shall be up to eur 1 000 000 000 , including up to eur 23 500 000 for administrative costs. the union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available. ### the union financial contribution from the horizon europe programme to the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking , including efta appropriations , to cover administrative and operational costs shall be up to eur 600 000 000 , including up to eur 14 100 000 for administrative costs. the union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available.


### 1. the members of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking other than the union shall make or arrange for their constituent or affiliated entities to make a total contribution of at least eur 1 000 000 000 , including up to eur 23 500 000 for administrative costs over the period set out in article 3. ### 1. 1. the members of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking other than the union shall make or arrange for their constituent or affiliated entities to make a total contribution of at least eur 600 000 000 , including up to eur 14 100 000 for administrative costs over the period set out in article 3.


### five representatives of the members other than the union , at least one of which should represent smes. ### five representatives of the members other than the union , at least one of which should represent smes and one of which should be a master- or phd-student..


### 4. in addition to the meetings referred to in paragraph 2 , the governing board shall also hold a strategic meeting at least once a year with the primary objective of identifying challenges and opportunities for sustainable bio-based industry and provide additional strategic orientation for the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking. ### 4. in addition to the meetings referred to in paragraph 2 , the governing board shall also hold a strategic meeting at least once a year with the primary objective of identifying challenges and opportunities for sustainable bio-based industry and provide additional strategic orientation for the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking in particular on the exploiting of the full potential of actors across europe.


### the founding members listed in annex i , upon notification of their decision to unconditionally accede to the clean aviation joint undertaking by means of a letter of commitment; ### the founding members listed in annex i , upon notification of their decision to unconditionally accede to the clean aviation joint undertaking by means of a letter of commitment; further possibilities for joining as a founding member will be provided;


### the union financial contribution from the horizon europe programme to the clean aviation joint undertaking , including efta appropriations , to cover administrative costs and operational costs shall be up to eur 1 700 000 000 , including up to eur 39 223 000 for administrative costs. the union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available. ### the union financial contribution from the horizon europe programme to the clean aviation joint undertaking , including efta appropriations , to cover administrative costs and operational costs shall be up to eur 1 700 000 000 , including up to eur 39 223 000 for administrative costs. the union contribution may be increased with contributions from third countries , fines and decommitments , if available.


### activities directly linked to the clean aviation joint undertaking work programme; ### activities directly linked to the clean aviation joint undertaking work programme not funded from any public source;


### the research and innovation activities of projects with a clear link to the strategic research and innovation agenda , and funded under national or regional programmes within the union; ### the research and innovation activities of projects with a clear link to the strategic research and innovation agenda , and funded under national or regional programmes within the union less any public funding provided;


### nine representatives of the members other than the union chosen by and from the founding members and associated members ensuring a balanced representation of the aeronautical value chain such as aircraft integrators , engine manufactures and equipment manufacturers. the governing board shall establish in its rules of procedure a rotation mechanism for the allocation of the seats of the members other than the union. the selected representatives shall include at least one representative of the european smes , one representative of the research organisations and one representative of the academic institutions. ### fifteen representatives of the members other than the union chosen by and from the founding members and associated members ensuring a balanced representation of the aeronautical value chain such as aircraft integrators , engine manufactures and equipment manufacturers. the governing board shall establish in its rules of procedure a rotation mechanism for the allocation of the seats of the members other than the union. the selected representatives shall include at least one representative of the european smes , three representatives of the research organisations and one representative of the academic institutions.


### to contribute to the objectives set out in the 2030 climate target plan51 , and the european green deal52 , by raising the eu's ambition on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030 , and climate neutrality by 2050; ### to contribute to the objectives set out in the 2030 climate target plan51 , and the european green deal52;


### to contribute to the implementation of the 2020 european commission’s hydrogen strategy for a climate neutral europe53 ; ### deleted


### to stimulate clean hydrogen production , distribution , storage and end use applications. ### to stimulate clean hydrogen distribution , storage and end use applications.


### improve through research and innovation the cost-effectiveness , reliability , quantity and quality of clean hydrogen solutions , including production , distribution , storage and end uses developed in the union such as more efficient and cheaper hydrogen electrolysers and cheaper transport and industrial applications; ### improve through research and innovation the cost-effectiveness , reliability , quantity and quality of clean hydrogen solutions , including distribution , storage and end uses developed in the union such as more efficient and cheaper hydrogen electrolysers and cheaper transport and industrial application and other carbon-free and low carbon hydrogen technologies


### develop through its system pillar a unified operational concept and a functional system architecture for integrated european rail traffic management , command , control and signalling systems , including automated train operation which shall ensure that research and innovation is targeted on commonly agreed and shared customer requirements and operational needs is open to evolution; ### develop through its system pillar a unified operational concept and a functional system architecture for integrated european rail traffic management , command , control and signalling systems , including automated train operation which shall ensure that research and innovation is targeted on commonly agreed and shared customer requirements and operational needs is open to evolution. the unified operational concept and functional architecture for integrated european rail traffic management must be interoperable for the whole railway network (ten-t core and comprehensive network , main lines and regional lines not included in the ten-t).


### develop demonstration projects in interested member states including those that do not currently have a rail system established within their territory; ### develop demonstration projects in interested member states including those that do not currently have a rail system established within their territory. such projects , including large scale demonstration projects , shall transparently and in a geographically balanced way cover the entire eu area.


### contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive european rail industry. ### contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive european rail industry with its strong supply chain and highly innovative ecosytem based on high tech smss.


### 1. in addition to the tasks set out in article 5 , the europe’s rail joint undertaking together with the commission shall also prepare and submit for adoption by the governing board the master plan , developed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders in the railway system and rail supply industry. ### 1. in addition to the tasks set out in article 5 , the europe’s rail joint undertaking together with the commission and the states' representatives group shall also prepare and submit for adoption by the governing board the master plan , developed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders in the railway system and rail supply industry.


### develop in its system pillar a system view that brings together the rail manufacturing industry , the rail operating community and other rail private and public stakeholders , including bodies representing customers , such as passengers and freight and staff , as well as relevant actors outside the traditional rail sector. the “system view” shall encompass: ### develop in its system pillar an interoperable system view that brings together the rail manufacturing industry , the rail operating community and other rail private and public stakeholders , including member states representatives and bodies representing customers , such as passengers and freight and staff , as well as relevant actors outside the traditional rail sector. the “system view” shall encompass:


### the founding members listed in annex ii , upon notification of their decision to unconditionally accede to the joint undertaking by means of a letter of commitment; ### the founding members listed in annex ii , upon notification of their decision to unconditionally accede to the joint undertaking by means of a letter of commitment; further possibilities for joining as a founding member will be provided;


### uptake of results of activities funded under the shift2rail joint undertaking , further exploitation , demonstration activities and standardisation. ### uptake of results and deployment of activities funded under the shift2rail joint undertaking , further exploitation including recommendations for updates of technical specifications for interoperability , demonstration activities and standardisation.


### 2. the chairperson or the vice-chairperson of the states’ representatives group shall be invited on a permanent basis to attend meetings of the governing board as observers and take part in its deliberations , but shall have no voting rights. representatives of the european union agency for railways and of the european rail research advisory council shall be invited to attend meetings of the governing board as observers and take part in its deliberation , but shall have no voting rights. ### 2. the chairperson and the vice-chairperson of the states’ representatives group shall be invited on a permanent basis to attend meetings of the governing board as observers and take part in its deliberations , but shall have no voting rights. representatives of the european union agency for railways and of the european rail research advisory council shall be invited to attend meetings of the governing board as observers and take part in its deliberation , but shall have no voting rights.


### adopt the master plan and any proposal for its modification; ### adopt the master plan and any proposal for its modification provided by the ju advisory bodies;


### adopt the work programmes , including the budget , of the system pillar and their amendments based on recommendations made by the system pillar steering group and on the proposals of the executive director. ### adopt the work programmes , including the budget , of the system pillar and their amendments based on recommendations made by the system pillar steering group , ju advisory bodies and on the proposals of the executive director.


### drive cross-sectoral health innovation for a globally competitive european health industry , and contribute to reaching the objectives of the new industrial strategy for europe and the pharmaceutical strategy for europe. ### drive cross-sectoral health innovation for a globally competitive european health industry , and contribute to reaching the objectives of the new industrial strategy for europe.


### (25) the governance of joint undertakings should ensure that their decision-making processes are fit to keep pace with fast-changing socio-economic and technological environment and global challenges. joint undertakings should benefit from the expertise , advice and support from all relevant stakeholders , in order to effectively implement their tasks and ensure synergies at union and national level. therefore , joint undertakings should be empowered to set up advisory bodies with a view to providing them with expert advice and carrying out any other task of an advisory nature that is necessary for the achievement of the joint undertakings' objectives. in setting up the advisory bodies , joint undertakings should ensure a balanced representation of experts within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking , including with respect to gender balance. the advice provided by these bodies should bring in scientific perspectives as well as those of national and regional authorities and of other stakeholders of joint undertakings. ### (25) the governance of joint undertakings should ensure that their decision-making processes are fit to keep pace with fast-changing socio-economic and technological environment and global challenges. joint undertakings should benefit from the expertise , advice and support from all relevant stakeholders , in order to effectively implement their tasks and ensure synergies at union and national level. therefore , joint undertakings should be empowered to set up advisory bodies with a view to providing them with expert advice and carrying out any other task of an advisory nature that is necessary for the achievement of the joint undertakings' objectives. in setting up the advisory bodies , joint undertakings should ensure a balanced representation of experts within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking. the advice provided by these bodies should bring in scientific perspectives as well as those of national and regional authorities and of other stakeholders of joint undertakings.


### (33) one of the main purposes of joint undertakings is to foster the union’s economic capacities and in particular its scientific and technological sovereignty. moreover , the post pandemic recovery highlights the need to invest in key technologies such as 5g , ai , cloud , cybersecurity and green tech and the valorisation of these technologies in the union. results generated by all participants will play an important role in this respect and all participants will benefit from the union funding through the results generated in the project and access rights thereto , even those participants not having received union funding. therefore , to protect the union interests , the right for joint undertakings to object to transfers of ownership of results or to grants of an exclusive licence regarding results should also apply to participants not having received union funding. in exercising this right to object the joint undertaking should strike a fair balance between the union interests and protection of fundamental rights on the results of the participants without funding in accordance with the principle of proportionality , taking into account that these participants did not receive any union funding for the action from which the results were generated. ### (33) two of the main purposes of joint undertakings is to foster the union’s economic capacities and in particular its scientific and technological sovereignty and to build a more sustainable and competitive economy through scientific , digital and technological innovation. to this aim , all joint undertakings shall seek for possibilities to inform students who might wish to pursue a career in the science , technology , engineering and mathematics; moreover , the post pandemic recovery highlights the need to invest in key technologies such as 5g , ai , cloud , cybersecurity and green tech and the valorisation of these technologies in the union. results generated by all participants will play an important role in this respect and all participants will benefit from the union funding through the results generated in the project and access rights thereto , even those participants not having received union funding. therefore , to protect the union interests , the right for joint undertakings to object to transfers of ownership of results or to grants of an exclusive licence regarding results should also apply to participants not having received union funding. in exercising this right to object the joint undertaking should strike a fair balance between the union interests and protection of fundamental rights on the results of the participants without funding in accordance with the principle of proportionality , taking into account that these participants did not receive any union funding for the action from which the results were generated.


### (39) in the context of the european commission’s priority of “a european green deal”13 supported by the revised union bioeconomy strategy14 , the eu biodiversity strategy15 , the clean planet for all communication16 , the circular economy action plan17 and the new farm to fork communication18 , the european bio-based sector , including smes , regions and primary producers should become climate neutral , more circular and more sustainable while remaining competitive on the global scale. a strong , resource efficient and competitive bio-based innovation ecosystem can decrease dependency on and accelerate the substitution of non-renewable fossil raw materials and mineral resources. it can develop renewable bio-based products , materials , processes and nutrients from waste and biomass through sustainability and circularity-driven innovation. such ecosystem can also create value from local feedstock – including waste , residues and side-streams – to deliver jobs , economic growth and development throughout the union not only in urban areas but also in rural and coastal territories where biomass is produced and that are often peripheral regions that rarely benefit from industrial development. ### (39) in the context of the european commission’s priority of “a european green deal”13 supported by the revised union bioeconomy strategy14 , the eu biodiversity strategy15 , the clean planet for all communication16 , the circular economy action plan17 and the new farm to fork communication18 , the european bio-based sector , including smes , regions and primary producers should become climate neutral , more circular and more sustainable while remaining competitive on the global scale. a strong , resource efficient and competitive bio-based innovation ecosystem can decrease dependency on and accelerate the substitution of non-renewable fossil raw materials and mineral resources. it can develop renewable bio-based products , materials , processes and nutrients from waste and biomass through sustainability and circularity-driven innovation. such ecosystem can also create value from local feedstock – including waste , residues and side-streams – to deliver jobs , economic growth and development throughout the union not only in urban areas but also in rural and coastal territories where biomass is produced and that are often peripheral regions that rarely benefit from industrial development; the activties of the undertaking should not result in deforestation or converted land-use;


### (74) in accordance with [article 8(1)(c)] of the horizon europe regulation , participating states should entrust the key digital technologies joint undertaking with the implementation of their contribution to their national participants in indirect actions. the beneficiaries should sign a single grant agreement with the joint undertaking following the horizon europe rules , including the respective framework for intellectual property rights , depending on the union programme supporting the corresponding grant activity. the key digital technologies joint undertaking should process the cost claims and execute the payments to the beneficiaries. ### (74) in accordance with [article 8(1)(c)] of the horizon europe regulation , participating states could entrust the key digital technologies joint undertaking with the implementation of their contribution to their national participants in indirect actions. the beneficiaries should sign a single grant agreement with the joint undertaking following the horizon europe rules , including the respective framework for intellectual property rights , depending on the union programme supporting the corresponding grant activity. the key digital technologies joint undertaking should process the cost claims and execute the payments to the beneficiaries.


### 8. 'in-kind contributions to operational activities' means contributions by private members , their constituent entities , the affiliated entities of either , by international organisations and by contributing partners , consisting of the eligible costs incurred by them in implementing indirect actions less the contribution of that joint undertaking , the participating states of that joint undertaking and any other union contribution to those costs; ### 8. 'in-kind contributions to operational activities' means contributions by private members , their constituent entities , the affiliated entities of either , by international organisations and by contributing partners , consisting of the total project costs (both eligible and non-eligible costs) incurred by them in implementing indirect actions less the contribution of that joint undertaking , the participating states of that joint undertaking and any other union contribution to those costs;


### 9. 'additional activity' means an activity outside the main part of the work programme that does not receive financial support from the joint undertaking but contributes to its objectives and is directly linked to the uptake of results from projects under that joint undertaking or its preceding initiatives or has a significant union added-value; ### 9. 'additional activity' means an activity outside the main part of the work programme that does not receive financial support from the joint undertaking but can receive support from the structural funds and contributes to its objectives and is directly linked to the uptake of results from projects under that joint undertaking or its preceding initiatives or has a significant union added-value;


### 1. the joint undertakings referred to in article 3 shall contribute to the general objectives of the horizon europe regulation as set out in [article 3] thereof. ### 1. the joint undertakings referred to in article 3 shall contribute to the general and specific objectives of the horizon europe regulation as set out in [article 3] thereof.


### strengthening and integrating the union’s scientific and technological capacities to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality new knowledge notably with a view to deliver on global challenges , securing union competitiveness , sustainability and contributing to the a reinforced european research area; ### (a) strengthening and integrating scientific and technological capacities across the union to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality new knowledge notably with a view to deliver on global challenges , securing union competitiveness and european added value , sustainability and contributing to the a reinforced european research area;


### develop and accelerate the uptake of innovative solutions throughout the union addressing climate , environmental , health and other global societal challenges contributing to union strategic priorities , in particular to reach the united nations sustainable development goals and achieve climate neutrality in the union by 2050. ### develop and accelerate the uptake of innovative solutions throughout the union addressing climate , environmental , health and other global societal challenges contributing to union strategic priorities , accelerating the economic growth of the union and foster the innovation eco-system;


### accelerate the social , ecological and economic transitions in areas and sectors of strategic importance for union priorities , in particular to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in accordance with the targets set in line with the european green deal; ### accelerate the social , ecological and economic transitions in areas and sectors of strategic importance for union priorities;


### enhance the innovation capabilities and performance of existing and new european research and innovation value chains , including in small and medium-sized enterprises (sme); ### enhance the research and innovation capabilities and performance of existing and new european research and innovation value chains , including in small and medium-sized enterprises (sme);


### strengthen international cooperation; ### strengthen international cooperation whilst respecting the strategic autonomy of the eu;


### provide financial support , mainly in the form of grants , to research and innovation indirect actions , selected following open and competitive calls , unless otherwise specified in their work programme; ### provide financial support , mainly in the form of grants , to research and innovation indirect actions , selected following open and competitive calls , except in dully justified cases otherwise specified in their work programme;


### seek synergies with and , where appropriate , possibilities for further funding from relevant activities and programmes at union , national , and regional level , in particular with those supporting the deployment of innovative solutions , education and regional development , such as cohesion policy funds in line with smart specialisation strategies; ### seek and ensure synergies with and , where appropriate , possibilities for further funding from relevant activities and programmes at union , national , and regional level , in particular with those supporting the deployment and market uptake of innovative solutions , training , education and regional development , such as cohesion policy funds in line with smart specialisation strategies;


### liaise with the most extensive range of stakeholders including , but not limited to , decentralised agencies , research organisations and universities , end users and public authorities , in particular for the purpose of defining the priorities and activities of each initiative as well as to ensure inclusiveness; ### liaise with the most extensive range of stakeholders including , but not limited to , decentralised agencies , research organisations and universities , end users and public authorities , in particular for the purpose of defining the priorities and activities of each initiative as well as to ensure inclusiveness and openess;


### consider the ‘do no significant harm principle’ pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852 and take into account the provisions of that regulation to improve access to sustainable finance , where relevant; ### deleted


### 1. joint undertakings may launch an open call for expression of interest in view of selecting associated members. the call for expression of interest shall set out the key capacities needed in order to achieve the objectives of the joint undertaking. all calls shall be published on the joint undertaking’s website and communicated through all appropriate channels , including , where applicable , the states’ representatives group , in order to ensure the widest possible participation in the interest of achieving the objectives of the joint undertaking. ### 1. joint undertakings will launch open and transparent calls for expression of interest in view of selecting associated members. the call for expression of interest shall set out the key capacities needed in order to achieve the objectives of the joint undertaking. all calls shall be published on the joint undertaking’s website and communicated through all appropriate channels , including , where applicable , the states’ representatives group , in order to ensure the widest possible participation in the interest of achieving the objectives of the joint undertaking.


### 1. the union financial contribution to the joint undertakings , including efta appropriations , shall cover administrative and operational costs up to the maximum amounts specified in part two. the union contribution specified in part two may be increased with contributions from third countries if the latter are available. ### 1. the union financial contribution to the joint undertakings , including eea and third country appropriations , shall cover administrative and operational costs up to the maximum amounts specified in part two.


### 1. each joint undertaking shall have a governing board and an executive director. ### 1. .each joint undertaking shall have a governing board and an executive director and a states’ representatives group unless the member states are represented in the governing board.


### (2) in line with the paris agreement , on 11 december 2019 the european commission published ‘the european green deal’ committing the commission to ‘tackle climate and environmental-related challenges’ and ‘to transform the eu into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use’29 . the european green deal communication , which sets out a new growth strategy , announces the need to support clean steel breakthrough technologies leading to a zero carbon steelmaking process by 2030 and to explore whether part of the funding liquidated under the european coal and steel community can be used. the european green deal communication also states that ‘all eu actions and policies should pull together to help the eu achieve a successful and just transition towards a sustainable future’. in line with the ‘do no harm principle’ , enshrined in the european green deal communication , the research objectives of the rfcs research programme are being revised , so as to no longer cover activities that perpetuate the extraction , processing and unabated use of coal. ### (2) in line with the paris agreement , on 11 december 2019 the commission published its communication on ‘the european green deal’ committing the commission to ‘tackle climate and environmental-related challenges’ and ‘to transform the eu into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use’29 . the european green deal communication , which sets out a new growth strategy , announces the need to support clean steel breakthrough technologies leading to a zero carbon steelmaking process by 2030 and to explore whether part of the funding liquidated under the european coal and steel community can be used. the european green deal communication also states that ‘all eu actions and policies should pull together to help the eu achieve a successful and just transition towards a sustainable future’.


### the research programme shall provide support for collaborative research in the coal and steel sectors. the research programme shall also provide support for clean steel breakthrough technologies leading to near zero-carbon steel making projects and research projects for managing the just transition of formerly operating coal mines or coal mines in the process of closure and related infrastructure in line with the just transition mechanism and in compliance with article 4(2) of council decision 2003/76/ec. the research programme shall be consistent with the political , scientific , and technological objectives of the union , and shall complement the activities carried out in the member states and within the existing eu research programmes , in particular the framework programme for research , technological development and demonstration activities (hereinafter referred to as ‘the research framework programme’).; ### the research programme shall provide support for collaborative research in the coal and steel sectors. the research programme shall also provide support for clean steel breakthrough and market-ready technologies leading to near zero-carbon steel making projects and research projects for managing the just transition of operating or formerly operating coal mines or coal mines in the process of closure and related infrastructure in line with the just transition mechanism and in compliance with article 4(2) of council decision 2003/76/ec1a. the research programme shall be consistent with the political , scientific , and technological objectives of the union , and shall complement the activities carried out in the member states and within the existing eu research programmes , in particular the horizon europe – the framework programme for research and innovation (hereinafter referred to as ‘the research framework programme’) the research programme shall explore forms of coal processing , namely coking coal.;


### 1. research projects shall support the transition towards a climate-neutral union economy by 2050 , with the objective to support the phasing out of fossil fuels , to develop alternative activities on former mine sites and avoid or restore environmental damage of coal mines in the process of closure , formerly operating coal mines and their surroundings. projects shall in particular focus on: ### 1. research projects shall support the coal regions in transition facing the transition towards a climate-neutral union economy by 2050 , with the objective to cover the transitional period prior to phasing out of fossil fuels in industrial processes where it is technologically and commercially viable , to develop alternative activities on former mine sites and avoid or restore environmental damage of coal mines in the process of closure , formerly operating coal mines and their surroundings. projects shall in particular focus on:


### non-energetic uses and the production of raw materials from mining wastes and residues from formerly operating coal mines or those in the closure process , duly assessing that their climate , environmental and health impact is minimised and lower than alternative solutions; ### non-energetic uses and on the production and recovery of critical and other raw materials such as coking coal , and their by-products , from coal , lignite and from mining wastes and residues from formerly operating coal mines or from mines operating or in the process of closure , duly assessing that their climate , environmental and health impact is minimised and lower than alternative solutions;


### 2. special attention shall be given to strengthening european leadership in managing the transition of formerly operating coal mines and coal-related infrastructure through technological and non-technological solutions , also supporting technology and non-technology transfer. research activities with these objectives shall present tangible climate and environmental benefits in line with the objective of climate neutrality by 2050.; ### 2. special attention shall be given during upcoming transitional period to strengthening european leadership in managing the transition of operating and formerly operating coal mines and coal-related infrastructure through technological and non-technological solutions , also supporting technology and non-technology transfer. research activities with these objectives shall present tangible climate and environmental benefits in line with the objective of climate neutrality by 2050.;


### managing and re-using mining waste , fly ash and desulphurisation products from coal mines in the process of closure and formerly operating coal mines , accompanied , where relevant , by other forms of waste; ### managing and re-using mining waste , by products of coal processing , fly ash and desulphurisation products from coal mines and power plants operating , in the process of closure and formerly operating coal mines and power plants , accompanied , where relevant , by other forms of waste;


### research and technological development (rtd) shall aim to develop , demonstrate and improve near zero-carbon steel production processes with a view to raising product quality and increasing productivity. substantially reducing emissions , energy consumption , the carbon footprint and other environmental impacts as well as conserving resources , shall form an integral part of the activities sought. research projects shall address one or more of the following areas: ### research and technological development (rtd) shall aim to develop , demonstrate and improve market-ready low-carbon and near zero-carbon steel production processes with a view to raising product quality and increasing productivity. substantially reducing emissions , energy consumption , the carbon footprint and other environmental impacts as well as conserving resources , shall form an integral part of the activities sought. research projects shall address one or more of the following areas:


### new and improved breakthrough near zero-carbon iron- and steel-making processes and operations , with particular attention to carbon direct avoidance and/or smart carbon usage; ### new and improved breakthrough low-carbon and near zero-carbon iron- and steel-making processes and operations , with particular attention to carbon direct avoidance and/or smart carbon usage;


### steel process integration and process efficiency in near zero-carbon steel production; ### steel process integration and process efficiency in low-carbon and near zero-carbon steel production;


### (24) the commission should conduct an interim evaluation not later than 2025 , assessing in particular the quality and efficiency of the metrology partnership , the progress made towards achieving the objectives set and a final evaluation not later than 2030 and should prepare a report on those evaluations , ### (24) the commission should conduct an interim evaluation not later than 2025 , assessing in particular the quality and efficiency of the metrology partnership , the progress made towards achieving the objectives set and a final evaluation not later than 2030 and should prepare a report on those evaluations. these evaluations shall be made public.


### to ensure that state-of-the-art metrology capabilities are taken up directly by innovators in their ecosystems; ### to ensure that the latest metrology capabilities are taken up directly by innovators in their ecosystems , so far as this is economically viable;


### 5. for the purpose of valuing the in-kind contributions referred to in paragraph 2 , points (a) and (b) , the costs shall be determined in accordance with the usual accounting practices of the participating states or the national funding bodies concerned , the applicable accounting standards of the participating state where the national funding bodies concerned are established and the applicable international accounting standards and international financial reporting standards. the costs shall be certified by an independent auditor appointed by the participating states or the national funding bodies concerned. should there be any uncertainty arising from the certification , the valuation method may be verified by euramet. in the event of remaining uncertainties , the valuation method may be audited by euramet. ### 5. for the purpose of valuing the in-kind contributions referred to in paragraph 2 , points (a) and (b) , the costs shall be determined the same manner as the eligible costs for those organisations when they participate in the union funded part of the work programme. the costs shall be certified by an independent auditor appointed by the participating states or the national funding bodies concerned.


### 1. the ex post audits of expenditure on indirect actions referred to in article 6(1) , point (a) , shall be carried out by euramet in accordance with article 48 of regulation …[horizon europe](eu) [xxx] []. ### 1. the ex post audits of expenditure on indirect actions referred to in article 6(1) , points (a) and (b) , shall be carried out by euramet in accordance with article 48 of regulation …[horizon europe](eu) [xxx] [].


### without prejudice to article 17 , euramet shall ensure the protection of confidential information whose disclosure beyond union institutions and other union bodies , offices or agencies could damage the interests of its members or of participants in the activities of the metrology partnership. such confidential information includes but is not limited to personal , commercial , sensitive non-classified and classified information. ### without prejudice to article 17 , euramet shall ensure the protection of confidential information whose disclosure beyond union institutions and other union bodies , offices or agencies could damage the interests of its members or of participants in the activities of the metrology partnership. such confidential information includes but is not limited to personal , commercial , sensitive non-classified and classified information. where euramet decides not to make information public , it shall state that it is not doing so , together with the reason for its decision.


### 4. where competent authorities establish that article 3 has been violated , they shall without delay adopt a decision containing: ### 4. where competent authorities establish that article 3 has been violated , they shall adopt a decision containing:


### 1. competent authorities shall provide economic operators affected by a decision adopted pursuant to article 6(4) the possibility of requesting a review of that decision within 15 working days from the date of receipt of that decision. in case of perishable goods , animals and plants , that time limit shall be 5 working days. the request for review shall contain information which demonstrates that the products are placed or made available on the market or to be exported in compliance with article 3. ### 1. competent authorities shall provide economic operators affected by a decision adopted pursuant to article 6(4) the possibility of requesting a review of that decision within a time period set at national level. the request for review shall contain information which demonstrates that the products are placed or made available on the market or to be exported in compliance with article 3.


### 3. a competent authority shall take a decision on the request for review within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the request. in case of perishable goods , animals and plants that time limit shall be 5 working days. ### 3. a competent authority shall take a decision on the request for review within a time period set at national level. in case of perishable goods , animals and plants , that time limit shall be 5 working days.


### 1. in order to facilitate effective implementation and enforcement of this regulation , the commission may as appropriate cooperate , engage and exchange information with , amongst others , authorities of third countries , international organisations , civil society representatives and business organisations. international cooperation with authorities of third countries shall take place in a structured way as part of the existing dialogue structures with third countries or , if necessary , specific ones that will be created on an ad hoc basis. ### 1. in order to facilitate effective implementation and enforcement of this regulation , the commission shall make every effort , as appropriate , to cooperate , engage and exchange information with , amongst others , authorities of third countries , international organisations , civil society representatives and business organisations. international cooperation with authorities of third countries shall take place in a structured way as part of the existing dialogue structures with third countries or , if necessary , specific ones that will be created on an ad hoc basis.


### (2) the commission proposal for a decision of the european parliament and of the council amending decision no 1313/2013/eu seeks to enhance the collective ability to prepare and respond to disasters by bolstering the possibilities offered by the european civil protection pool. this involves establishing a reserve of civil protection capacities for use in union operations (‘resceu’) and strengthening the measures applicable in the field of prevention. ### (2) the commission proposal for a decision of the european parliament and of the council amending decision no 1313/2013/eu seeks to enhance the collective ability to prepare and respond adequately and promptly to disasters by bolstering the possibilities offered by the european civil protection pool. this involves establishing a reserve of civil protection capacities for use in union operations (‘resceu’) and strengthening the measures applicable in the field of prevention.


### 12. recognises that the role of the private sector – at local , national , bilateral and international levels – is crucial for achieving the sdgs , for mobilising additional development finance and for the transition towards economic development , growth and prosperity; stresses in this regard that additional efforts must be undertaken to align the private sector’s involvement in development cooperation with the effectiveness principles and to improve the transparency and accountability of foreign direct investment and global value chains; ### 12. recognises that the role of the private sector – at local , national , bilateral and international levels – is crucial for achieving the sdgs , for mobilising additional development finance and for the transition towards economic development , growth and prosperity; stresses in this regard that additional efforts must be undertaken to align the private sector’s involvement in development cooperation with the effectiveness principles and to improve the transparency and accountability of foreign direct investment and global value chains; calls on the european institutions and bodies to establish a clear , structured , transparent and accountable framework governing partnerships and alliances with the private sector in developing countries , and stresses that , in parallel with an increased role for the private sector , it is important to develop appropriate safeguards and institutional capacities and underlines the need for a clear and concrete strategy to ensure private sector alignment with the development priorities of national governments and civil society in developing countries;


### b. whereas the severity and magnitude of food crises has risen since 2020 , with 161 million people severely food insecure in 2021 and in need of urgent food assistance12 ; ### b. whereas the severity and magnitude of food crises has risen since 2020 , with 161 million people severely food insecure in 2021 and in need of urgent food assistance12 and five countries were considered to be at risk of famine , including south sudan , ethiopia , madagascar , nigeria (16 states and federal capital territory) and yemen;


### i. whereas as in other areas of humanitarian and development aid , growing needs are not matched by adequate resources; ### i. whereas as in other areas of humanitarian and development aid , growing needs are not matched by adequate resources leading to a rapidly increasing funding gap , which requires smarter and more systemic approaches;


### j. whereas women play key roles in feeding the world as farmers , caregivers and producers , but have unequal access to food , resources , services and assets; ### j. whereas women play key roles in feeding the world as farmers , caregivers and producers – they produce 60 - 80% of food in developing countries- but have unequal access to food and to the resources , services and assets that increase their yields and incomes or caregiving skills;


### 2. emphasises that agriculture and food security are the foundation blocks for broader economic development , and insists that agricultural development must support self-sufficient agricultural production systems and food sovereignty in developing countries; ### 2. emphasises that agriculture and food security are the foundation blocks for broader economic development , and insists that agricultural development must support self-sufficient agricultural production systems and food sovereignty in developing countries; highlights that the setting up of cooperatives and producer groups in developing countries must be encouraged in order to strengthen the position of primary producers in the chains;


### 4. calls for the eu to invest in interventions in partnerships with developing countries , since investing in food and nutrition is key to building human capital and achieving the sdgs; ### 4. calls on the eu to invest in interventions in partnerships with developing countries that give access to diverse , affordable , safe , sustainable and sufficiently nutritious foods because investing in food and nutrition is a key element of building human capital and achieving the sdgs;


### 5. underlines that the farm to fork strategy is the eu’s most ambitious policy framework to promote a more sustainable and resilient eu food system and support a global transition to sustainable food systems; ### 5. underlines that the farm to fork strategy is the eu’s most ambitious policy framework to promote a more sustainable and resilient eu food system and support a global transition to sustainable food systems; stresses that the cumulative direct and indirect impact of the farm to fork strategy on world food production and world food prices needs to be carefully assessed;


### 6. underlines the need to consistently work with countries to support the creation of context-specific , feasible and robust national nutrition targets; ### 6. welcomes the achievements of the sun movement and underlines the need to consistently work with countries , the private sector , farmers and smallholders as well as civil society to support the definition of context-specific , feasible and robust national nutrition targets as well as effective policy implementation to achieve them;


### 6. stresses the necessity to reinforce research and share innovations between the eu and developing countries to increase food system resilience , especially in the context of climate change; ### 6. stresses the necessity to reinforce research and share innovations between the eu and developing countries to increase food system resilience , especially in the context of climate change; highlights the opportunities of digitalisation to use land and resources in a more efficient way contributing to increased food production;


### 7. encourages increased consistency between eu development and trade policies to support the global transition to sustainable agrifood systems; ### 7. encourages increased consistency between eu development and trade policies to support the global transition to sustainable agrifood systems; stresses that for sustainability objectives to be successfully pursued it is a pre-requisite that third countries acting on the global stage contribute their part;


### 8. notes that while lifting export subsidies and decoupling direct payments has significantly reduced the risk of dumping practices , some areas of concern persist and should be closely monitored , in particular agricultural sectors still tied to coupled income support in many eu member states. ### 8. notes that while lifting export subsidies and decoupling direct payments has significantly reduced the risk of distortion , some areas of concern persist and should be closely monitored , in particular agricultural sectors still tied to coupled income support in many eu member states; highlights that eu policies are in line with wto requirements.


### 18. underlines that humanitarian aid is needed to tackle immediate life-threatening situations , while solutions funded by other types of aid to address the long-term drivers of food insecurity need to be pursued simultaneously; ### 18. underlines that humanitarian aid can be mobilized to tackle immediate life-threatening situations when existing capacities are overwhelmed , while solutions funded by other types of aid to prevent and address the drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition need to be pursued simultaneously;


### c. whereas the 2018 external evaluation revealed serious shortcomings in the implementation of pcd; whereas a recent study commissioned by parliament found that major problems persist; ### c. whereas the 2018 external evaluation revealed serious shortcomings in the implementation of pcd; including a limited role of eu delegations , whereas a recent study commissioned by parliament found that major problems persist;


### d. whereas the current global geopolitical context is marked , in particular , by the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic , russia’s illegal invasion of ukraine , and climate change , and these problems are seriously threatening the global achievement of the sdgs such that a comprehensive response is necessary; whereas this further increases the need for effective implementation of pcd and coherence and consistency between different policies , as in the case of the humanitarian-development nexus; ### d. whereas the current global geopolitical context is marked , in particular , by the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic , russia’s illegal invasion of ukraine and its consequences , and climate change , and these problems are seriously threatening the global achievement of the sdgs such that a comprehensive response is necessary; whereas this further increases the need for effective implementation of pcd and coherence and consistency between different policies , as in the case of the humanitarian-development nexus;


### g. whereas accountability is an important aspect of development cooperation and must be applied to pcd; whereas a specific ‘eu report on pcd’ produced by the commission every two years has been discontinued since 2019 in favour of an eu report on the implementation of the sdgs produced every four years; ### g. whereas accountability , visibility and transparency are important aspects of development cooperation and must be applied to pcd; whereas a specific ‘eu report on pcd’ produced by the commission every two years has been discontinued since 2019 in favour of an eu report on the implementation of the sdgs produced every four years; whereas commission’s reporting is mostly of a general descriptive character and of little help for assessing the effectiveness of pcd; whereas this underlines the need for clear pcd targets and indicators and transparent monitoring;


### 1. reiterates that all eu institutions and member states must comply with their pcd obligations under the treaties in all legislative and policy initiatives likely to have an impact on developing countries; calls for a step change in efforts to implement pcd to ensure that impacts on developing countries are properly identified and analysed , that negative impacts are avoided or minimised , and that full use is made of possible synergies with the pursuit of development objectives; ### 1. reiterates that all eu institutions and member states must comply with their pcd obligations under the treaties in all legislative and policy initiatives likely to have an impact on developing countries; calls for a step change in the actual implementation of pcd to ensure that impacts on developing countries are properly identified and analysed , that negative impacts are avoided or minimised , and that full use is made of possible synergies with the pursuit of development objectives;


### 2. calls for a communication that clarifies the definition and role of pcd in the context of the sdgs and is accompanied by an action plan on pcd with a clear methodology and concrete quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure the implementation of pcd by the eu and member states and ensure accountability by including this in a new framework for monitoring and coordination of development policies across the eu; calls for this communication to be published before the end of the current commission’s mandate; ### 2. calls for a communication that clarifies the definition and role of pcd in the context of the sdgs and is accompanied by an action plan on pcd with a clear methodology and concrete quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure the implementation of pcd by the eu and member states and ensure accountability by including this in a new framework for transparent monitoring and coordination of development policies across the eu; calls for this communication to be published before the end of the current commission’s mandate;


### - systematically screen all planned commission policy and legislative initiatives for possible impacts on developing countries at an early stage and in a transparent manner; undertake detailed ex ante impact assessments , which should include the results of consultations with stakeholders , including partner countries , civil society organisations and the private sector , as well as input from eu delegations in developing countries; ### - systematically screen all planned commission policy and legislative initiatives for possible impacts on developing countries at an early stage and in a transparent manner; instruct every directorate-general in charge of the preparation of a specific policy initiative to consistently pay due attention to possible pcd aspects , at the "inception impact assessment" stage and onwards; undertake detailed ex ante impact assessments , which should include the results of consultations with stakeholders , including partner countries , civil society organisations and the private sector , as well as input from eu delegations in developing countries;


### - resume the publication of a specific annual report on the eu’s performance in all its development policy commitments and ensure that it adequately covers the implementation of pcd and any challenges met; ### - resume the publication of a specific annual accountability report on the eu's and its member states performance in relation to the eu's commitments and its member states' collective commitments affecting development policy objectives , ensuring that it adequately covers the implementation of pcd and the challenges met in that context;


### 7. emphasises the critical role of the directorate-general for international partnerships (dg intpa) in ensuring the implementation of pcd in the commission; calls on dg intpa to actively and meaningfully engage with other dgs as early as possible through all available mechanisms to ensure that pcd is implemented in all relevant commission initiatives; welcomes dg intpa’s complementary studies on the impact of key legislative initiatives on developing countries , but notes that these should instead be fully analysed in the relevant impact assessment; calls for the re-establishment of a dedicated pcd team within dg intpa to coordinate and reinforce the pcd work of thematic units; ### 7. emphasises the critical role of the directorate-general for international partnerships (dg intpa) in ensuring the implementation of pcd in the commission and:


### 8. notes that the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe could be used to prevent and minimise the negative impacts of new eu legislation or policy initiatives , when these cannot be avoided , and to build positive synergies in developing countries; calls also for the eu development education and awareness raising programme to include activities focused on pcd; ### 8. believes that , if in spite of determined efforts , an adverse impact of an eu policy on the pursuit of a development policy objective cannot be fully avoided , the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe could be used to minimise these negative impacts of new eu legislation or policy initiatives , and to build positive synergies in developing countries; emphasises , however , that possibilities of such action should only be considered in the last resort and never as an alternative to endeavours to avoid adverse impacts; calls also for the eu development education and awareness raising programme to include activities focused on pcd;


### - systematically include pcd among the topics to be discussed in policy dialogues with developing countries; ### - systematically include pcd among the topics to be discussed in policy dialogues with developing countries; encourage their governments to strive for coherence of their own policies and actions , so as to maximise the development effectiveness of eu support as well as other activities;


### - devote appropriate expertise and resources , and establish coordination mechanisms , in their national administrations to effectively implement pcd and report on its implementation; ### - devote appropriate expertise and resources , and establish coordination mechanisms , in their national administrations to effectively implement pcd and report on its implementation; underlines the potential of national parliaments to play important roles in promoting pcd;


### - adopt annual council conclusions on the requested commission report on the eu’s development policy commitments and the implementation of pcd; ### - adopt council conclusions on each of commission's annual accountability reports called for;


### - calls for a ‘pcd mainstreaming network’ involving all committees , in particular those involved in eu legislation , as well as parliamentary delegations for relations with developing countries; include pcd in the agenda of all outgoing parliamentary missions and ad hoc delegations to developing countries; ### - calls for a ‘pcd mainstreaming network’ involving members of all committees acting as focal points , in particular those involved in eu legislation , as well as parliamentary delegations for relations with developing countries; include pcd in the agenda of all outgoing parliamentary missions and ad hoc delegations to developing countries;


### - instructs parliament’s research service (eprs) to regularly screen the commission’s work programme for pcd issues , systematically analyse how pcd is dealt with in commission impact assessments and relevant proposals , and to report when important weaknesses or omissions are found; ### - instructs parliament’s research service (eprs) to regularly screen the commission’s work programme for pcd issues , systematically analyse how pcd is dealt with in commission impact assessments and relevant proposals , and to without delay alert the development and other relevant committees when important weaknesses or omissions are found;


### 3. calls for the eu to align its investment policy with the european green deal and the european climate law; 1 ### deleted


### 2. calls for the eu to address the root causes of biodiversity loss and to mainstream obligations on conservation and the sustainable use of resources into broader development policies; ### 2. calls for the eu to address the root causes of biodiversity loss and to include obligations on conservation and the sustainable use of resources in broader development policies;


### 3. recalls that the conservation , sustainable use and restoration of biodiversity is vital to achieve many other policy objectives , including human health , climate change mitigation and adaptation , disaster risk reduction , and water and food security; ### 3. recalls that the conservation , sustainable use and restoration of biodiversity is vital to achieve many other policy objectives , including human health , climate change mitigation and adaptation , disaster risk reduction , and water and food security; stresses however that eu’s biodiversity objectives and targets need to be realistic and feasible , therefore they should build upon a sound scientific knowledge and thorough assessment of the current biodiversity status and trends;


### 5. calls for the eu and its member states to support the global recognition of the right to a safe , clean , healthy and sustainable environment at the un general assembly and to examine the case for giving legal personality to nature; ### 5. calls for the eu and its member states to step up their efforts to ensure a safe , clean , healthy and sustainable environment globally;


### 8. regrets the fact that the eu budget for supporting external biodiversity policy remains considerably low in comparison with that earmarked for climate change policies; ### 8. notes the fact that the eu budget for supporting external biodiversity policy remains considerably low in comparison with that earmarked for climate change policies;


### 11. urges the eu to mainstream biodiversity into all policy areas , notably agriculture , fisheries , energy , mining , trade and climate change; ### 11. urges the eu to include biodiversity in relevant policy areas , notably agriculture , fisheries , energy , mining , trade and climate change;


### 14. calls for the protection and restoration of forests to be prioritised in the upcoming ndici; ### 14. calls for the protection and restoration of forests to be addressed in the upcoming ndici;


### 16. insists that eu external funding for agriculture should be in line with the transformative nature of the 2030 agenda , the paris climate agreement and the un cbd; considers that investment in agro-ecology , agroforestry and crop diversification should be prioritised accordingly; ### deleted


### 20. calls for the eu to put an end to the double standards towards pesticides whereby hazardous substances banned in the eu can be exported from the union; ### 20. calls for the eu to put an end to the double standards towards pesticides whereby hazardous substances banned in the eu can be exported from the union; believes however that adopting overly ambitious quantitative reduction targets in a relatively short period may result in different pace of adjustment in different member states and lead to a segmentation of the single food market , both of which would undermine the achievements of the eu's cohesion policy so far;


### 23. stresses that in order to be enforceable , the environmental objectives of the eu’s free trade agreements (ftas) must be clear , quantifiable , verifiable and include sanctions for non-compliance; ### 23. stresses that in order to be enforceable , the environmental objectives of the eu’s free trade agreements (ftas) must be clear , quantifiable and verifiable;


### 36. underlines the fact that environmental crime poses a global threat to sustainable development , stability and security; ### 36. underlines that damages to the environment have an impact on development , stability and security;


### 38. urges the eu to make the fight against environmental crime an overriding strategic political priority in international judicial cooperation and at cop meetings; ### deleted


### — having regard to the eu gender action plan iii 2021-2025 , ### deleted


### c. whereas inequalities that drive the hiv epidemic including violation of human rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights , stigma and discrimination , have been deteriorating and have been further exacerbated by covid-19; ### c. whereas inequalities that drive the hiv epidemic including violation of human rights , stigma and discrimination , have been deteriorating and have been further exacerbated by covid-19;


### f. whereas gender inequality , unequal access to education , and sexual and gender-based violence increase hiv vulnerability of women and girls , with aids-related illnesses being among the leading causes of death among women of reproductive age globally; ### f. whereas inequality between men and women , unequal access to education , and sexual and gender-based violence increase hiv vulnerability of women and girls , with aids-related illnesses being among the leading causes of death among women of reproductive age globally;


### 5. requests the european external action service , the european commission and member states to use the implementation of the eu human rights action plan and the gender action plan iii to address the human rights and gender inequality drivers of hiv/aids by prioritising the fight against stigma and discrimination , sexual and gender based violence , criminalisation of same-sex relations and other punitive and discriminatory laws and policies to contribute to universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights , access to quality education , including comprehensive sexuality education , equitable and affordable access to healthcare , and the participation of affected communities in all spheres of public life; ### 5. requests the european external action service , the european commission and member states to use the implementation of the eu human rights action plan to address the human rights and inequality between men and women drivers of hiv/aids by prioritising the fight against stigma and discrimination , sexual and gender based violence , criminalisation of same-sex relations and other punitive and discriminatory laws and policies to contribute to universal , equitable and affordable access to healthcare and quality education and the participation of affected communities in all spheres of public life;


### 6. requests the european commission to prioritise health as part of the eu-africa strategy and to promote investments in integrated hiv and sexual and reproductive health and rights , with a focus on women and girls and other vulnerable groups; ### 6. requests the european commission to prioritise health as part of the eu-africa strategy and to promote investments in integrated hiv health and rights , with a focus on women and girls and other vulnerable groups;


### 9. calls on the european commission and member states to ensure that the global response to covid-19 includes lessons learned from the fight against hiv: protect human rights and address stigma and discrimination , particularly among key and other vulnerable populations; fight gender barriers to health; engage communities in the response and allocate fairly limited resources and new tools so no one is left behind; ### 9. calls on the european commission and member states to ensure that the global response to covid-19 includes lessons learned from the fight against hiv: protect human rights and address stigma and discrimination , particularly among key and other vulnerable populations; fight barriers to health; engage communities in the response and allocate fairly limited resources and new tools so no one is left behind;


### 9. underlines the fact that while humanitarian aid seeks to tackle immediate , life-threatening situations , crises are caused by drivers that require long-term solutions; calls on the commission and the european external action service to adopt a communication developing a clear policy on a humanitarian-development-peace nexus in order to bridge the gaps between the individual policy areas; calls for the eu and the member states to swiftly implement this nexus approach , with a particular focus on preventing conflicts , tackling hunger , providing education and livelihood opportunities , and building resilience , while protecting the rights of vulnerable groups; ### 9. underlines the fact that while humanitarian aid seeks to tackle immediate , life-threatening situations , crises are caused by drivers that require long-term solutions; calls on the commission and the european external action service to adopt a communication developing a clear policy on a humanitarian-development-peace nexus in order to bridge the gaps between the individual policy areas; stresses that the aid system as things stand is extremely overburdened and does not ensure adequate coordination between humanitarian interventions and development projects , often failing effectively to satisfy the requirements of those most in need; calls for the eu and the member states to swiftly implement this nexus approach , with a particular focus on preventing conflicts , tackling hunger , boosting healthcare systems , providing education and livelihood opportunities , and building resilience , while protecting the rights of vulnerable groups;


### (4) agricultural holdings sustainability is assessed in the framework of the united nations sustainable development goals , along three main aspects: economic , environmental and social. data are currently collected mainly to assess economic aspects of agricultural holdings , while there is a need that an overall sustainability of the holding is assessed including environmental data linked to soil , air , water and biodiversity , as well as data covering the social dimension of farming. the conversion to fsdn will enable the benchmarking of farm performance against regional , national and sectorial averages. regarding accountancy data , accounts of agricultural holdings constitute the basic source for any assessment of incomes on agricultural holdings or study of their business operation. the information collected may also be used to provide personalised advisory services and feedback to farmers with the aim to improve the agricultural holdings’ sustainability. ### (4) agricultural holdings sustainability is assessed in the framework of the united nations sustainable development goals , along three main aspects: economic , environmental and social. data are currently collected mainly to assess economic aspects of agricultural holdings and this should continue to be predominant in fsdn , while there is a need that an overall sustainability of the holding is assessed including environmental data linked to soil , air , water and biodiversity , as well as data covering the social dimension of farming including data linked to pressure on farmers' well-being resulting from regulatory and administrative burden. the conversion to fsdn will enable the benchmarking of farm performance against regional , national and sectorial averages. regarding accountancy data , accounts of agricultural holdings constitute the basic source for any assessment of incomes on agricultural holdings or study of their business operation. the information collected may also be used to provide personalised advisory services and feedback to farmers with the aim to improve the agricultural holdings’ sustainability.


### (9) the data should be collected at the level of the member state and should be pseudonymised with the identification number. only pseudonymised data should be transmitted to the commission. it should be provided for that access to this data may be provided only to the competent authorities in specific cases and in accordance with international , union and national law. the procedures to be followed and the conditions to be fulfilled in order to gain access to data in accordance with necessity and proportionality requirements should be defined by international , union and national law , and in particular with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union. ### (9) the data should be collected at the level of the member state and should be anonymised. only anonymised data should be transmitted to the commission. it should be provided for that access to this data may be provided only to the competent authorities in specific cases and in accordance with international , union and national law. the procedures to be followed and the conditions to be fulfilled in order to gain access to data in accordance with necessity and proportionality requirements should be defined by international , union and national law , and in particular with the charter of fundamental rights of the european union.


### (10) all necessary measures should be taken to avoid de-anonymisation and de-pseudonymisation but it may occur that data could be disclosed due to additional research and data disclosure outside the control of the commission. in such cases , data should be considered as personal data and regulations (eu) 2016/67928 and (eu) 2018/172529 of the european parliament and of the council should apply. data are collected concerning agricultural holdings , without regard to ownership of natural or legal persons. therefore , data protection guarantees should be extended to legal persons. further , as the development , production and dissemination of european statistics is concerned , principles of regulation (ec) 223/200930 should be complied with. ### (10) it should be guaranteed that de-anonymisation cannot occur under any circumstances. data are collected concerning agricultural holdings , without regard to ownership of natural or legal persons. therefore , data protection guarantees should be extended to legal persons. further , as the development , production and dissemination of european statistics is concerned , principles of regulation (ec) 223/200930 should be complied with.


### (14) considering that some member states face problems with farmers’ participation in the data network , some of them already included the fadn system under national statistics which provide an obligation for farmers to provide the requested information. when selected as returning holding , farmers should provide the data; it should be possible for the member states to adopt national rules to address cases of returning holdings not complying with such an obligation. ### deleted


### 3. fsdn data shall be made publicly available in a manner consistent with articles 7 and 8 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and regulations (eu) 2016/679* and 2018/1725**. ### 3. fsdn aggregated data shall be made publicly available in a manner consistent with articles 7 and 8 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and regulations (eu) 2016/679* and 2018/1725**.