### i. whereas the polish government has weakened and eliminated institutional and legal safeguards including proper oversight and scrutiny procedures , effectively leaving victims without any meaningful remedy; whereas the pegasus surveillance spyware has been illegally deployed to spy on journalists , politicians , prosecutors and civil society actors for political purposes; ### i. whereas , contrary to the theses spread by the opponents of the current polish authorities , it is not true that the polish government has weakened and eliminated institutional and legal safeguards including proper oversight and scrutiny procedures , effectively leaving victims without any meaningful remedy; because it is quite the opposite: changes in the law introduced by the law and justice government have clarified the procedures used , guaranteeing the correctness and proportionality of the means used;


### j. whereas the hungarian government has weakened and eliminated institutional and legal safeguards including proper oversight and scrutiny procedures , effectively leaving victims without any meaningful remedy; whereas the pegasus surveillance spyware has been illegally deployed to spy on journalists , politicians , prosecutors and civil society actors for political purposes; ### deleted


### k. whereas greek members of parliament , opposition as well as nea demokratia (nd) mps , nd party loyalists and journalists have been targeted with predator spyware , the use of which is illegal under greek law; whereas many of the persons targeted were also under official surveillance by the eyp greek secret service; whereas the greek government denies having purchased or used predator , but it is highly probable that predator has been used by or on behalf of persons very close to the prime minister’s office; whereas the greek government admitted it has granted export licences to intellexa for the sale of the predator spyware to repressive governments; whereas the government has responded to the scandal with legislative amendments that further reduce the rights of the target to be informed after surveillance has taken place; ### k. whereas greek members of parliament , opposition as well as nea demokratia (nd) mps , nd party loyalists and journalists have been probably targeted with predator spyware , the use of which is illegal under greek law; whereas many of the persons who are likely to be targeted were also under official surveillance by the eyp greek secret service; whereas the greek government denies having purchased or used predator , but it is highly probable that predator has been used by or on behalf of persons very close to the prime minister’s office; whereas the greek government admitted it has granted export licences to intellexa for the sale of the predator spyware to repressive governments; whereas the government has responded to the scandal with legislative amendments that further reduce the rights of the target to be informed after surveillance has taken place;


### l. whereas revelations showed two categories of spyware targets in spain; whereas the first includes the prime minister and the minister of defence that are believed to be spied upon by morocco; whereas the second concerns some 65 victims referred to as ‘catalangate’ including catalan parliamentarians , members of parliament , lawyers and civil society actors; whereas the spanish authorities admitted in may 2020 to targeting 18 of those 65 victims with court authorisation , however , they have refrained from providing further information , invoking national security; ### l. whereas it is suspected that there are two categories of spyware targets in spain; whereas the first includes the prime minister and the minister of defence that are believed to be spied upon by morocco; whereas the second would allegedly concern 65 people suspected of links to an attempt to break catalonia from spain , including catalan parliamentarians , members of parliament , lawyers and civil society actors; whereas the spanish authorities admitted in may 2020 to targeting 18 of those people with court authorisation , while stating that further information could not be provided for reasons of national security;


### l. whereas revelations showed two categories of spyware targets in spain; whereas the first includes the prime minister and the minister of defence that are believed to be spied upon by morocco; whereas the second concerns some 65 victims referred to as ‘catalangate’ including catalan parliamentarians , members of parliament , lawyers and civil society actors; whereas the spanish authorities admitted in may 2020 to targeting 18 of those 65 victims with court authorisation , however , they have refrained from providing further information , invoking national security; ### l. whereas revelations showed two categories of spyware targets in spain; whereas the first includes the prime minister and the minister of defence that are believed to be spied upon by morocco; whereas the second concerns the investigations on the case on the attempted coup d'etat in spain in 2017 , including catalan parliamentarians , members of parliament , and other citizens connected to the case; whereas the spanish authorities admitted in may 2020 to targeting 18 individuals with court authorisation , however , they have refrained from providing further information , invoking national security;


### o. whereas it can be safely assumed that all member states have purchased or used one or more spyware systems; whereas most governments will refrain from illegitimate use of spyware , but in the absence of a solid legal framework including safeguards and oversight , the risk of abuse is very high; ### o. whereas it can be safely assumed that all member states have purchased or used one or more spyware systems; whereas most governments will refrain from illegitimate use of spyware , but the risk of abuse is very high;


### p. whereas the member state governments and member state parliaments have not provided parliament with meaningful information about the legal frameworks governing the use of spyware in their member states beyond what was already publicly known , despite an obligation to do so pursuant to article 3 , paragraph 4 of the decision of the european parliament , the council and the commission of 6 march 1995 on the detailed provisions governing the exercise of the european parliament’s right of inquiry; whereas it is difficult to assess the enforcement of union legislation and the safeguards , oversight , and means of redress which prevents the adequate protection of citizen’s fundamental rights; ### p. whereas the member state governments and member state parliaments have not provided parliament with meaningful information about the legal frameworks governing the use of spyware in their member states beyond what was already publicly known; whereas it is difficult to assess the enforcement of union legislation and the safeguards , oversight , and means of redress;


### y. whereas member states claim that matters relating to national security fall outside of the treaties as article 4 (2) teu provides that national security remains the sole responsibility of the member states; ### y. whereas matters relating to national security fall outside of the treaties as article 4 (2) teu provides that national security remains the sole responsibility of the member states;


### z. whereas however , the cjeu has ruled (c-623/17) that ‘although it is for the member states to define their essential security interests and to adopt appropriate measures to ensure their internal and external security , the mere fact that a national measure has been taken for the purpose of protecting national security cannot render eu law inapplicable and exempt the member states from their obligation to comply with that law’; ### z. whereas however , the cjeu has ruled (c-623/17) that ‘although it is for the member states to define their essential security interests and to adopt appropriate measures to ensure their internal and external security , the mere fact that a national measure has been taken for the purpose of protecting national security cannot render eu law inapplicable and exempt the member states from their obligation to comply with that law’; whereas however , the issue of the application of individual provisions of eu law in areas falling within the exclusive competence of the member states is not unambiguously and clearly defined;


### ad. whereas use of surveillance spyware for the prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences and the execution of criminal penalties , including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security , falls within the scope of eu law; ### deleted


### ae. whereas the charter lays down the conditions for the limitation of the exercise of fundamental rights: it must be provided for by law , respect the essence of the rights and freedoms concerned , be subject to the principle of proportionality , and only be imposed if it is necessary and genuinely meets objectives of general interest recognised by the union or the need to protect the rights and freedoms of others; whereas in the case of the use of spyware the level of interference with the right to privacy is so severe that the individual is in fact deprived of it and the use cannot be considered proportionate , irrespective of whether the measure can be deemed necessary to achieve the legitimate objectives of a democratic state; ### ae. whereas the charter lays down the conditions for the limitation of the exercise of fundamental rights: it must be provided for by law , respect the essence of the rights and freedoms concerned , be subject to the principle of proportionality , and only be imposed if it is necessary and genuinely meets objectives of general interest recognised by the union or the need to protect the rights and freedoms of others;


### af. whereas the e-privacy directive provides that member states must ensure the confidentiality of communications; whereas the deployment of surveillance tools constitutes a restriction of the right to protection of terminal equipment afforded by the e-privacy directive; whereas this would place national laws on spyware within the scope of the e-privacy directive similar to national data retention laws; whereas regular deployment of intrusive spyware technology would not be compatible with the union legal order; ### af. whereas the e-privacy directive provides that member states must ensure the confidentiality of communications;


### ah. whereas the infection of a device with spyware and the subsequent collection of data takes place through the servers of the mobile service provider , and as the free roaming within the union has resulted in persons more often having mobile contracts from other member states than the one in which they live , a legal base for the collection of data in the other member state through the use of spyware is currently absent in union law; ### ah. whereas the infection of a device with spyware and the subsequent collection of data takes place through the servers of the mobile service provider , and as the free roaming within the union has resulted in persons more often having mobile contracts from other member states than the one in which they live;


### 3. strongly condemns the use of spyware by member state governments or members of government for the purpose of monitoring , blackmailing , intimidating , manipulating and discrediting opposition and critics , eliminating democratic scrutiny and free press , and manipulating elections; ### 3. strongly condemns the possible use of spyware by member state governments or members of government for the purpose of monitoring , blackmailing , intimidating , manipulating and discrediting opposition and critics , eliminating democratic scrutiny and free press , and manipulating elections;


### 4. points out that this illegitimate use of spyware by national governments directly and indirectly affects the union institutions and the decision making process , thus undermining the integrity of european union democracy; ### 4. points out that the possible illegitimate use of spyware by national governments could directly and indirectly affects the union institutions and the decision making process , thus undermining the integrity of european union democracy;


### 5. notes with grave concern the fundamental inadequacy of the current union governance structure to respond to attacks on democracy from within the union; ### deleted


### 7. is of the opinion that contraventions , or maladministration in the implementation of union law with regard to the use of , and trade in spyware , have taken place in poland , hungary , greece , spain and cyprus; ### deleted


### (2) the commission proposed to link the cap to the delivery of performance (‘delivery model’). under the new legal framework , the union is to set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states are to bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets. accordingly , member states are to draw up cap strategic plans , which are to be approved by the commission and implemented by member states. ### (2) the commission proposed to link the cap to the delivery of performance (‘delivery model’). under the new legal framework , the union is to set the basic policy parameters , such as objectives of the cap and basic requirements , while member states are to bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets. accordingly , member states are to draw up , and then implement , cap strategic plans , which should first be approved by the commission. the strategic plans should be drawn up while taking into consideration , where appropriate , the role that national constitutions assign to the regions , in the form of delegations of responsibility for agriculture.


### (4) therefore , in order to ensure that support can be granted to farmers and other beneficiaries from the european agricultural guarantee fund (eagf) and the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) in 2021 , the union should continue to grant such support for one more year under the conditions of the existing legal framework , which covers the period 2014 to 2020. the existing legal framework is laid down in particular in regulations (eu) no 1303/20137 , (eu) no 1305/20138 , (eu) no 1306/20139 , (eu) no 1307/201310 , (eu) no 1308/201311 , (eu) no 228/201312 and (eu) no 229/201313 of the european parliament and of the council. in addition , to facilitate the transition from existing support schemes to the new legal framework which covers the period starting on 1 january 2022 , rules should be laid down to regulate how certain support granted on a multiannual basis will be integrated into the new legal framework. ### (4) therefore , in order to ensure that support can be granted to farmers and other beneficiaries from the european agricultural guarantee fund (eagf) and the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) in 2021 , the union should continue to grant such support for two more years under the conditions of the existing legal framework , which covers the period 2014 to 2020. the existing legal framework is laid down in particular in regulations (eu) no 1303/20137 , (eu) no 1305/20138 , (eu) no 1306/20139 , (eu) no 1307/201310 , (eu) no 1308/201311 , (eu) no 228/201312 and (eu) no 229/201313 of the european parliament and of the council. in addition , to facilitate the transition from existing support schemes to the new legal framework a transition period of two years should be introduced until december 31 2022 , rules should be laid down to regulate how certain support granted on a multiannual basis will be integrated into the new legal framework.


### (5) in light of the fact that the union should continue to support rural development in 2021 , member states , that demonstrate the risk to run out of funds and not to be able to undertake new legal commitments in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , should have the possibility to extend their rural development programmes or certain of their regional rural development programmes supported by the eafrd to 31 december 2021 and to finance those extended programmes from the corresponding budget allocation for the year 2021. the extended programmes should aim at maintaining at least the same overall level of environment and climate ambition. ### (5) in light of the fact that the union should continue to support rural development in 2021 , member states , that demonstrate the risk to run out of funds and not to be able to undertake new legal commitments in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , should have the possibility to extend their rural development programmes or certain of their regional rural development programmes supported by the eafrd to 31 december 2022 and to finance those extended programmes from the corresponding budget allocation for the year 2021 and 2022. the extended programmes should aim at maintaining at least the same overall level of environment and climate ambition.


### (6) since certain member states may still have funds provided by the union in previous years , member states should also have the possibility not to extend their rural development programmes or not to extend certain of their regional rural development programmes. those member states should have the possibility to transfer the eafrd budget allocation for 2021 or the part of the eafrd budget allocation corresponding to the regional rural development programmes that have not been extended , to the financial allocations for the years 2022 to 2025 , in accordance with the council regulation (eu) …/…[regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027]14 . ### (6) since certain member states may still have funds provided by the union in previous years , member states should also have the possibility not to extend their rural development programmes or not to extend certain of their regional rural development programmes. those member states should have the possibility to transfer the eafrd budget allocation for 2021 and 2022 or the part of the eafrd budget allocation corresponding to the regional rural development programmes that have not been extended , to the financial allocations for the years 2023 to 2025 , in accordance with the council regulation (eu) …/…[regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027]14 .


### (7) in order to allow the commission to provide the necessary financial planning and the corresponding adjustments of the annual breakdowns of the union support set out in the annex to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , member states should inform the commission soon after the entry into force of this regulation whether they decide to extend their rural development programmes and , in case of regional rural development programmes , which of those programmes they decide to extend , and consequently which corresponding amount of the budget allocation for 2021 is not to be transferred to the following years. ### (7) in order to allow the commission to provide the necessary financial planning and the corresponding adjustments of the annual breakdowns of the union support set out in the annex to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , member states should inform the commission soon after the entry into force of this regulation whether they decide to extend their rural development programmes and , in case of regional rural development programmes , which of those programmes they decide to extend , and consequently which corresponding amount of the budget allocation for 2021 and 2022 is not to be transferred to the following years.


### (8) regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 lays down common rules applicable to the eafrd and some other funds , which operate under a common framework. that regulation should continue to apply to programmes supported by the eafrd for the 2014–2020 programming period as well as to those programmes supported by the eafrd for which member states decide to extend that period to 31 december 2021. for those member states , the partnership agreement drawn up for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 should continue to be used as a strategic document by member states and the commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the eafrd for the programming year 2021. ### (8) regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 lays down common rules applicable to the eafrd and some other funds , which operate under a common framework. that regulation should continue to apply to programmes supported by the eafrd for the 2014–2020 programming period as well as to those programmes supported by the eafrd for which member states decide to extend that period to 31 december 2022. for those member states , the partnership agreement drawn up for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 should continue to be used as a strategic document by member states and the commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the eafrd for the programming year 2021.


### (10) regulation (eu) no 1310/2013 of the european parliament and of the council15 and commission delegated regulation (eu) no 807/201416 provide that expenditure for certain long-term commitments undertaken pursuant to certain regulations that granted support for rural development before regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 should continue to be paid by the eafrd in the 2014-2020 programming period under certain conditions. that expenditure should also continue to be eligible for the duration of their respective legal commitment under the same conditions in the programming year 2021. for reasons of legal clarity and certainty , it also should be clarified that the legal commitments undertaken under measures that correspond to measures of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 to which the integrated administration and control system applies , should be subject to this integrated administration and control system and that payments related to these legal commitments have to be made within the period from 1 december to 30 june of the following calendar year. ### (10) regulation (eu) no 1310/2013 of the european parliament and of the council15 and commission delegated regulation (eu) no 807/201416 provide that expenditure for certain long-term commitments undertaken pursuant to certain regulations that granted support for rural development before regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 should continue to be paid by the eafrd in the 2014-2020 programming period under certain conditions. that expenditure should also continue to be eligible for the duration of their respective legal commitment under the same conditions in the programming year 2021 and 2022. for reasons of legal clarity and certainty , it also should be clarified that the legal commitments undertaken under measures that correspond to measures of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 to which the integrated administration and control system applies , should be subject to this integrated administration and control system and that payments related to these legal commitments have to be made within the period from 1 december to 30 june of the following calendar year.


### (14) in light of the fact that the cap strategic plans to be prepared by member states in accordance with the new legal framework are to be applicable as of 1 january 2022 , transitional rules should be laid down to regulate the transition from existing support schemes to the new legal framework , in particular regulation (eu) …/… of the european parliament and of the council18 [cap strategic plan regulation]. ### (14) in light of the fact that the cap strategic plans to be prepared by member states in accordance with the new legal framework are to be applicable as of 1 january 2023 , transitional rules should be laid down to regulate the transition from existing support schemes to the new legal framework , in particular regulation (eu) …/… of the european parliament and of the council18 [cap strategic plan regulation].


### (18) with the view to ensuring continuity as regards the aid schemes in the wine sector and the apiculture sector , rules need to be laid down that allow those aid schemes to continue to be implemented until the end of their respective programming periods. for this period certain provisions of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 should therefore continue to apply in relation to expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 after 31 december 2021 and until the end of those aid schemes. ### (18) with the view to ensuring continuity as regards the aid schemes in the fruit and vegetable sector , wine sector and the apiculture sector , rules need to be laid down that allow those aid schemes to continue to be implemented until the end of their respective programming periods. for this period certain provisions of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 should therefore continue to apply in relation to expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 after 31 december 2022 and until the end of those aid schemes.


### (20) the eafrd should be able to support community-led local development set up in accordance with the new rules laid down by regulation (eu) xxxx/xxxx [new cpr]. however , in order to avoid unspent funds for community-led local development in the programming year 2021 , member states that decide to extend their rural development programmes to 31 december 2021 and that also make use of the possibility to transfer amounts from direct payments to rural development , should be able to apply the 5% minimum allocation for community-led local development only to the eafrd contribution to the rural development extended to 31 december 2021 calculated before the transfer of amounts from direct payment has been done. ### (20) the eafrd should be able to support community-led local development set up in accordance with the new rules laid down by regulation (eu) xxxx/xxxx [new cpr]. however , in order to avoid unspent funds for community-led local development in the programming year 2021 and 2022 , member states that decide to extend their rural development programmes to 31 december 2021 and that also make use of the possibility to transfer amounts from direct payments to rural development , should be able to apply the 5% minimum allocation for community-led local development only to the eafrd contribution to the rural development extended to 31 december 2022 calculated before the transfer of amounts from direct payment has been done.


### (21) in order to ensure continuity in the transitional period , the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector should be maintained for 2021 and the relevant amount of the reserve for 2021 should be included. ### (21) in order to ensure continuity in the transitional period , the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector should be maintained for 2021 and the relevant amount of the reserve for 2021 should be included. after the end of the transitional period , the crisis reserve fund should be removed from the financial discipline mechanism and be funded as an independent expenditure item within the eu budget.


### (21) in order to ensure continuity in the transitional period , the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector should be maintained for 2021 and the relevant amount of the reserve for 2021 should be included. ### (21) in order to ensure continuity in the transitional period , the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector should be maintained for 2021 , 2022 and the relevant amount of the reserve for 2021 and 2022 should be included.


### (22) as regards prefinancing arrangements from the eafrd , it should be made clear that where member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period to 31 december 2021 , this should not lead to any additional prefinancing granted for the programmes concerned. ### (22) as regards prefinancing arrangements from the eafrd , it should be made clear that where member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period to 31 december 2022 , this should not lead to any additional prefinancing granted for the programmes concerned.


### (23) article 11 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 currently only provides for a notification obligation for member states as regards their decisions and the estimated product related to the reduction of the part of the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer for a given calendar year exceeding eur 150 000 for the years 2015 to 2020. with a view to ensuring a continuation of the existing system , member states should also notify their decisions and the estimated product of reduction for calendar year 2021. ### (23) article 11 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 currently only provides for a notification obligation for member states as regards their decisions and the estimated product related to the reduction of the part of the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer for a given calendar year exceeding eur 150 000 for the years 2015 to 2020. with a view to ensuring a continuation of the existing system , member states should also notify their decisions and the estimated product of reduction for calendar year 2021 and 2022.


### (24) article 14 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 allows member states to transfer funds between direct payments and rural development as regards calendar years 2014 to 2020. in order to ensure that member states may keep their own strategy , the flexibility between pillars should be made available also for calendar year 2021 (i.e. financial year 2022). ### (24) article 14 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 allows member states to transfer funds between direct payments and rural development as regards calendar years 2014 to 2020. in order to ensure that member states may keep their own strategy , the flexibility between pillars should be made available also for calendar year 2022 (i.e. financial year 2023).


### (25) in order to allow the commission to be able to set the budgetary ceilings in accordance with articles 22(1) , 36(4) , 42(2) , 47(3) , 49(2) , 51(4) and 53(7) of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 , it is necessary that member states notify their decisions on financial allocations by scheme for calendar year 2021 by 1 august 2020. ### (25) in order to allow the commission to be able to set the budgetary ceilings in accordance with articles 22(1) , 36(4) , 42(2) , 47(3) , 49(2) , 51(4) and 53(7) of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 , it is necessary that member states notify their decisions on financial allocations by scheme for calendar year 2021 and 2022 by 1 august 2020 and 2021.


### (27) in accordance with the current legal framework , member states notified in 2014 their decisions up to calendar year 2020 , on the division of the annual national ceiling for the basic payment scheme between the regions and the possible annual progressive modifications for the period covered by regulation (eu) no 1307/2013. it is necessary that member states also notify those decisions for calendar year 2021. ### (27) in accordance with the current legal framework , member states notified in 2014 their decisions up to calendar year 2020 , on the division of the annual national ceiling for the basic payment scheme between the regions and the possible annual progressive modifications for the period covered by regulation (eu) no 1307/2013. it is necessary that member states also notify those decisions for calendar year 2021 and 2022.


### (29) article 30 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 provides for the annual progressive modifications in the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve to reflect the annual steps of the national ceiling set in annex ii to that regulation , reflecting a “multiannual” management of the reserve. those rules should be adapted so to reflect that it is possible to amend both the value of all allocated entitlements and of the reserve to adjust to a change in the amount in that annex ii between two years. moreover , in some member states not having reached a flat rate by 2019 , internal convergence is implemented on an annual basis. for calendar years 2020 and 2021 , only the value of the payment entitlement of the current year needs to be determined in the year of allocation. the unit value of entitlements to be allocated from the reserve in a given year should be calculated after possible adjustment of the reserve in accordance with article 22(5) of that regulation. in any subsequent year , the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve should be adapted in accordance with that article 22(5). ### (29) article 30 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 provides for the annual progressive modifications in the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve to reflect the annual steps of the national ceiling set in annex ii to that regulation , reflecting a “multiannual” management of the reserve. those rules should be adapted so to reflect that it is possible to amend both the value of all allocated entitlements and of the reserve to adjust to a change in the amount in that annex ii between two years. moreover , in some member states not having reached a flat rate by 2019 , internal convergence is implemented on an annual basis. for calendar years 2020 , 2021 and 2022 only the value of the payment entitlement of the current year needs to be determined in the year of allocation. the unit value of entitlements to be allocated from the reserve in a given year should be calculated after possible adjustment of the reserve in accordance with article 22(5) of that regulation. in any subsequent year , the value of the payment entitlements allocated from the reserve should be adapted in accordance with that article 22(5).


### (30) article 36 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 provides the application of the single area payment scheme (saps) until 31 december 2020. the cap strategic plan regulation (eu) …/… [cap strategic plan regulation] allows member states to implement a basic income support with the same modalities , i.e. without the allocation of payment entitlements based on historic references. therefore , it is appropriate to allow the prolongation of saps in 2021. ### (30) article 36 of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 provides the application of the single area payment scheme (saps) until 31 december 2020. the cap strategic plan regulation (eu) …/… [cap strategic plan regulation] allows member states to implement a basic income support with the same modalities , i.e. without the allocation of payment entitlements based on historic references. therefore , it is appropriate to allow the prolongation of saps in 2021 and 2022.


### for programmes supported by the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) , member states that risk , due to the lack of financial resources , not to be able to undertake new legal commitments in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , may extend the period laid down in article 26(1) of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 to 31 december 2021. ### for programmes supported by the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) , member states that risk , due to the lack of financial resources , not to be able to undertake new legal commitments in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , may extend the period laid down in article 26(1) of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 to 31 december 2022.


### member states that decide to make use of the possibility provided in the first subparagraph shall notify the commission of their decision within 10 days after the entry into force of this regulation. where member states have submitted a set of regional programmes in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , that notification shall also contain information on which of the regional programmes are to be extended and on the corresponding budgetary allocation within the annual breakdown for the year 2021 as set out in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013. ### member states that decide to make use of the possibility provided in the first subparagraph shall notify the commission of their decision within 10 days after the entry into force of this regulation. where member states have submitted a set of regional programmes in accordance with article 6 of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 , that notification shall also contain information on which of the regional programmes are to be extended and on the corresponding budgetary allocation within the annual breakdown for the year 2021 and 2022 as set out in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013.


### where the commission considers that an extension of the period under the first subparagraph is not justified , it shall inform the member state thereof within 6 weeks after receipt of the notification referred to in the second subparagraph. ### deleted


### the notification referred to in the second subparagraph shall be without prejudice to the need to submit a request to amend a rural development programme for the year 2021 as referred to in article 11(1)(a) of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013. such an amendment shall aim at maintaining at least the same overall level of the eafrd expenditure for the measures referred to in article 59(6) of that regulation. ### the notification referred to in the second subparagraph shall be without prejudice to the need to submit a request to amend a rural development programme for the year 2021 and 2022 as referred to in article 11(1)(a) of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013. such an amendment shall aim at maintaining at least the same overall level of the eafrd expenditure for the measures referred to in article 59(6) of that regulation.


### for member states that do not decide to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 of this article , article [8] of regulation (eu) …/…[regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027] shall apply to the allocation not used for the year 2021 as set out in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013. ### for member states that do not decide to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 of this article , article [8] of regulation (eu) …/…[regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027] shall apply to the allocation not used for the year 2021 and 2022 as set out in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013.


### where a member state decides to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 only with regard to certain regional programmes , the allocation referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be the amount set out for that member state for 2021in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 minus the budgetary allocations notified in accordance with the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 for the regional programmes that are extended. ### where a member state decides to make use of the possibility provided in paragraph 1 only with regard to certain regional programmes , the allocation referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be the amount set out for that member state for 2021 and 2022 in annex i to regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 minus the budgetary allocations notified in accordance with the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 for the regional programmes that are extended.


### 2. for programmes for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the references to time periods or deadlines in articles 50(1) , 51(1) , 57(2) , 65(2) and (4) , and the first paragraph of article 76 of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall be extended for one year. ### 2. for programmes for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the references to time periods or deadlines in articles 50(1) , 51(1) , 57(2) , 65(2) and (4) , and the first paragraph of article 76 of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall be extended for two years.


### 3. for member states that decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the partnership agreement drawn up for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall continue to be used as a strategic document by member states and the commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the eafrd for the year 2021. ### 3. for member states that decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the partnership agreement drawn up for the period from 1 january 2014 to 31 december 2020 in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall continue to be used as a strategic document by member states and the commission with regard to the implementation of support granted by the eafrd for the years 2021 and 2022.


### eligibility of certain types of expenditure in 2021 ### eligibility of certain types of expenditure in 2021 and 2022


### without prejudice to article 65(2) of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 , to article 2(2) of this regulation and to article 38 of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 , the expenditure referred to in article 3(1) of regulation (eu) no 1310/2013 and in article 16 of delegated regulation (eu) no 807/2014 shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution from the 2021 allocation for programmes supported by the eafrd for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , subject to the following conditions: ### without prejudice to article 65(2) of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 , to article 2(2) of this regulation and to article 38 of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 , the expenditure referred to in article 3(1) of regulation (eu) no 1310/2013 and in article 16 of delegated regulation (eu) no 807/2014 shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution from the 2021 and 2022 allocation for programmes supported by the eafrd for which member states decide to extend the 2014–2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , subject to the following conditions:


### such expenditure is provided for in the respective rural development programme for 2021; ### such expenditure is provided for in the respective rural development programmes for 2021 and 2022;


### ii application of articles 25 to 28 of regulation (eu) [new cpr] for the programming year 2021 ### application of articles 25 to 28 of regulation (eu) [new cpr] for the programming year 2021 and 2022


### for programmes supported by the eafrd in the 2014–2020 period and for the programmes for which member states decide to extend the 2014-2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the eafrd may support multi-funded community-led local development in accordance with articles 25 to 28 of regulation (eu) [new cpr]. ### for programmes supported by the eafrd in the 2014–2020 period and for the programmes for which member states decide to extend the 2014-2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , the eafrd may support mono or multi-funded community-led local development in accordance with articles 25 to 28 of regulation (eu) [new cpr].


### 1. payment entitlements allocated to farmers before 1 january 2020 shall be considered legal and regular as from 1 january 2021. the value of those entitlements to be considered legal and regular shall be the value for calendar year 2020 valid on 31 december 2020. this is without prejudice to the relevant articles of union law concerning the value of payment entitlements for calendar years 2021 onwards , in particular article 22(5) and 25(12) of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013. ### 1. payment entitlements allocated to farmers before 1 january 2020 shall be considered legal and regular as from 1 january 2021 and the amount of those entitlements to be considered legal and regular shall be equal to the value and amount for calendar year 2020 valid on 31 december 2020. this is without prejudice to the relevant articles of union law concerning the value of payment entitlements for calendar years 2021 onwards , in particular article 22(5) and 25(12) of regulation (eu) no 1307/2013.


### such expenditure is provided for in the respective cap strategic plan for 2022- 2027 in accordance with regulation (eu) [cap plan regulation] and complies with regulation (eu) [hzr]; ### such expenditure is provided for in the respective cap strategic plan for 2022- 2027


### 2. expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries incurred under the multiannual measures referred to in articles 28 , 29 , 33 and 34 of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 and expenditure relating to legal commitments for a time period going beyond 1 january 2024 , or beyond 1 january 2025 in member states that have decided to extend the 2014-2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , under articles 14 to 18 , points (a) and (b) of article 19(1) , article 20 , articles 22 to 27 , 35 , 38 , 39 and 39a of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 and under article 35 of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the period 2022-2027 covered by the cap strategic plan , subject to the following conditions : ### 2. expenditure relating to legal commitments to beneficiaries incurred under the multiannual measures referred to in articles 16 , 22 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 33 and 34 of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 and expenditure relating to legal commitments for a time period going beyond 1 january 2024 , or beyond 1 january 2025 in member states that have decided to extend the 2014-2020 period in accordance with article 1(1) of this regulation , under article 14 , article 15 , article 17 , article 18 , points (a) and (b) of article 19(1) , article 20 , articles 23 to 26 , 35 , 38 , 39 and 39a of regulation (eu) no 1305/2013 and under article 35 of regulation (eu) no 1303/2013 shall be eligible for an eafrd contribution in the period 2022-2027 covered by the cap strategic plan , subject to the following conditions :


### such expenditure is provided for in the respective cap strategic plan for 2022-2027 in accordance with regulation (eu) [cap strategic plan regulation] and complies with regulation (eu) [hzr]; ### such expenditure is provided for in the respective cap strategic plan for 2022-2027;


### the eafrd contribution rate of the corresponding intervention set in the cap strategic plan in accordance with regulation (eu) [cap strategic plan regulation] , applies; ### the eafrd contribution rate of the corresponding intervention set in the cap strategic plan;


### 1. the work programmes to support the olive oil and table olives sector referred to in article 29 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , drawn up for the period running from 1 april 2018 until 31 march 2021 , shall be extended and shall end on 31 december 2021. the relevant producer organisations recognised under article 152 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , the relevant associations of producer organisations recognised under article 156 of that regulation and the relevant interbranch organisations recognised under article 157 of that regulation shall modify their work programmes to take account of this extension. the modified work programmes shall be notified to the commission by 31 december 2020. ### 1. the work programmes to support the olive oil and table olives sector referred to in article 29 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , drawn up for the period running from 1 april 2018 until 31 march 2021 , shall be extended and shall end on 31 december 2022. the relevant producer organisations recognised under article 152 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , the relevant associations of producer organisations recognised under article 156 of that regulation and the relevant interbranch organisations recognised under article 157 of that regulation shall modify their work programmes to take account of this extension. the modified work programmes shall be notified to the commission by 31 december 2020.


### be replaced by a new operational programme approved under regulation (eu) [cap strategic plan regulation]. ### be replaced by a new operational programme approved under regulation (eu) [cap strategic plan regulation]. or


### 3. the support programmes in the wine sector referred to in article 40 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 15 october 2023. articles 39 to 54 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after 31 december 2021 as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that regulation before 16 october 2023 within the aid scheme referred to in articles 39 to 52 of that regulation. ### 3. the support programmes in the wine sector referred to in article 40 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 15 october 2023. articles 39 to 54 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after 31 december 2022 as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that regulation before 16 october 2023 within the aid scheme referred to in articles 39 to 52 of that regulation.


### 4. the national programmes in the apiculture sector referred to in article 55 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 31 july 2022. articles 55 , 56 and 57 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after 31 december 2021 as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that regulation before 1 august 2022 within the aid scheme referred to in article 55 of that regulation. ### 4. the national programmes in the apiculture sector referred to in article 55 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall end on 31 july 2022. articles 55 , 56 and 57 of regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 shall continue to apply after 31 december 2022 as regards expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to that regulation before 1 august 2022 within the aid scheme referred to in article 55 of that regulation.


### 6. with regard to the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this article , articles 7(3) , 9 , 21 , 43 , 51 , 52 , 54 , 59 , 67 , 68 , 70 to 75 , 77 , 91 to 97 , 99 , 100 , 102(2) , 110 and 111 of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 and the relevant provisions of delegated and implementing acts related to those articles shall continue to apply after 31 december 2021 in relation to expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 after that date and until the end of the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this article. ### 6. with regard to the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this article , articles 7(3) , 9 , 21 , 43 , 51 , 52 , 54 , 59 , 67 , 68 , 70 to 75 , 77 , 91 to 97 , 99 , 100 , 102(2) , 110 and 111 of regulation (eu) no 1306/2013 and the relevant provisions of delegated and implementing acts related to those articles shall continue to apply after 31 december 2022 in relation to expenditure incurred and payments made for operations implemented pursuant to regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 after that date and until the end of the aid schemes referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this article.


### for new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.; ### for new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 member states shall determine a period of one to seven years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.;


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.; ### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to five years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year to five years in their rural development programmes.;


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes. ### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to five years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one to five years in their rural development programmes.


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes. ### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 member states shall determine a period of five to seven in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments directly following a commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.


### for new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes. ### for new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 member states shall determine a period of one to seven years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 , member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.; ### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 , member states shall determine a shorter period of one to five years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one to five years in their rural development programmes.;


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 , member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes. ### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 , member states shall determine a shorter period of one to five years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one to five years in their rural development programmes.


### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 , member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes. ### for new commitments to be undertaken from 2021 , member states shall determine a period of five to seven years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual extension for the maintenance of organic farming after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , from 2021 the extension shall not go beyond one year. as from 2021 , for new commitments concerning maintenance that directly follow the commitment performed in the initial period , member states shall determine a period of one year in their rural development programmes.


### for new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 member states shall determine a shorter period of one to three years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual renewal of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , as from 2021 the renewal shall not go beyond one year. ### for new commitments to be undertaken as from 2021 member states shall determine a period of one to seven years in their rural development programmes. if member states provide for an annual renewal of commitments after the termination of the initial period in accordance with the first subparagraph , as from 2021 the renewal shall not go beyond one year.


### without prejudice to paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 , the total amount of union support for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2021 shall be maximum eur 11 258 707 816 , in current prices , in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027.; ### without prejudice to paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 , the total amount of union support for rural development under this regulation for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2022 shall be maximum eur 11 258 707 816 , in current prices , in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027.;


### a. whereas equality between women and men is a core value of the eu enshrined in articles 8 and 19 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union; whereas gender mainstreaming is therefore an important tool in the horizontal integration of this principle into eu policies , measures and actions , including cohesion policy; ### a. whereas equality between women and men is a core value of the eu enshrined in articles 8 and 19 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union;


### b. whereas cohesion policy is as an important policy tool to support gender equality; ### b. whereas cohesion policy is as an important policy tool to support equality between men and women;


### c. whereas promoting gender equality is important to reduce regional economic and social disparities and for ensuring the long-term sustainable development of regions; ### c. whereas promoting equality between men and women is important to reduce regional economic and social disparities and for ensuring the long-term sustainable development of regions;


### c. whereas the full economic , employment and social consequences of the pandemic are still unknown; whereas preliminary studies suggest that the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities , which cohesion policy should take into account; ### c. whereas the full economic , employment and social consequences of the pandemic are still unknown; whereas preliminary studies suggest that the covid-19 pandemic has changed existing situations , which cohesion policy should take into account;


### d. whereas the provision of care is of the utmost importance in enabling women to remain active in the labour market; ### d. whereas improving the accessibility and affordability of care services is of the utmost importance in enabling women to remain active in the labour market and contributes , among other things , to closing the gender pension gap;


### e. whereas gender-disaggregated data and the adoption of appropriate selection procedures are considered useful for promoting gender equality; ### e. whereas gender-disaggregated data and the adoption of appropriate selection procedures are considered useful for promoting equality between men and women;


### f. whereas policy coherence is lacking in the area of gender equality , and whereas a unified system facilitating an identical understanding and implementation of gender mainstreaming in the eu institutions does not yet exist; ### f. whereas policy coherence is lacking in the area of equality between men and women , and whereas a unified system facilitating an identical understanding and implementation of gender mainstreaming in the eu institutions does not yet exist;


### h. whereas the eu recovery fund focuses on economic stimuli for sectors with a high share of male employment , which risks increasing gender inequalities in employment; ### h. whereas the eu recovery fund focuses on economic stimuli for sectors deeply affected by the crisis , which are represented by women and men alike , and therefore could potentially risk increasing inequalities between men and women in employment;


### role of cohesion policy in promoting gender equality to the benefit of socio-economic growth and sustainable development ### role of cohesion policy in promoting equality between men and women to the benefit of socio-economic growth and sustainable development


### 1. stresses the importance of cohesion policy in promoting gender equality and the eu gender equality strategy; recalls that all policy goals need appropriate resources dedicated to their implementation; ### 1. stresses the importance of cohesion policy in promoting equality between men and women and the eu gender equality strategy; recalls that all policy goals need appropriate resources dedicated to their implementation;


### 1. calls on the commission and the member states to step up their efforts to promote gender equality and non-discrimination in cohesion policy through effective gender mainstreaming in all phases of the policy cycle , showing strong political commitment at eu , national and regional level; encourages close cooperation with the european institute for gender equality (eige) in that regard , providing high-quality research and data to support better-informed and evidence-based decision-making by policymakers and other key stakeholders working to enhance equality between women and men; stresses that knowledge sharing by the eu institutions and agencies and support for capacity building is key to preventing high administrative costs and an unnecessary increase in bureaucracy; ### 1. calls on the commission and the member states to step up their efforts to promote equal dignity between men and women;


### 2. strongly believes that gender equality is still mainly addressed in a general manner and limited to the policy domains of the european social fund (esf) , as well as in the context analysis and programming phase , while more attention is needed in the implementation , monitoring and evaluation phases; ### 2. considers that equality between men and women is still mainly addressed in a general manner in the context of analysis and programming phase , while more attention could be given in the implementation , monitoring and evaluation phases;


### 2. calls on the commission to raise awareness of the need for gender equality and to develop and provide specific tools and guidelines to help the member states integrate a gender perspective at the implementation and monitoring stage; stresses the importance of gender mainstreaming training for the officials managing the cohesion policy funds; ### deleted


### 2. calls on the commission to raise awareness of the need for gender equality and to develop and provide specific tools and guidelines to help the member states integrate a gender perspective at the implementation and monitoring stage; stresses the importance of gender mainstreaming training for the officials managing the cohesion policy funds; ### 2. calls on the commission to raise awareness of the need for gender equality and to develop and provide specific tools and guidelines , while respecting the division of competences between the member states and the eu , to help the member states integrate a gender perspective at the implementation and monitoring stage; stresses the importance of gender mainstreaming training for the officials managing the cohesion policy funds;


### 3. believes that eu rules should be written in a clear and explicit way , and be binding in relation to gender equality; ### 3. strongly believes that eu rules should be written in a clear and explicit way , and aiming also to enhance equality between men and women aspect where it is considered appropriate in relation to equality between woman and man;


### 3. calls on the member states and their respective authorities to share good practices in the application of gender mainstreaming through knowledge sharing , technical assistance , training and awareness raising; ### deleted


### 4. stresses the need for a strong political commitment on the importance of gender equality for the entire population and for economic growth and territorial development; ### 4. stresses the need for a strong political commitment on the importance of equality between men and women for the entire population and for economic growth and territorial development;


### 4. stresses the role of cohesion policy funding , in the light of the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis , in supporting , facilitating and promoting programmes that , through consideration of the special needs of women , including rural women , encourage women’s employment and entrepreneurship , improve their access to land , credit and financial instruments , boost their skills and performance through education , training and advisory services , increase their participation in local action groups and the development of local partnerships , and address infrastructural deficiencies , including in relation to the provision of different types of care; stresses that cooperation at european level , together with the efficient use of eu funds , can contribute to the development of high-quality , accessible and affordable care services that are vitally important to maintaining women’s labour market activity. ### 4. stresses the role of cohesion policy funding , in the light of the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis , in supporting , facilitating and promoting programmes that , through consideration of the special needs of men and , above all , women , including rural women , encourage women’s employment and entrepreneurship , improve their access to land , credit and financial instruments , boost their skills and performance through education , training and advisory services , increase their participation in local action groups and the development of local partnerships , and address infrastructural deficiencies , including in relation to the provision of different types of care; stresses that cooperation at european level , together with the efficient use of eu funds , can contribute to the development of high-quality , accessible and affordable care services that are vitally important to maintaining women’s labour market activity;


### 5. considers regrettable the downgrading of gender equality in the public debate and policy agenda at eu and national level in post-2020 cohesion policy; ### deleted


### 6. emphasises the importance of a coordinated governance framework on gender equality , national guidelines and technical support , and stronger scrutiny at eu level after the adoption of operational programmes; ### 6. emphasises the importance of a coordinated governance framework on equality between men and women , national guidelines and technical support for this purpose;


### 7. points out the insufficient training and capacity-building of managing authorities and implementing partners as regards the gender dimension of the european structural and investment funds (esi funds) , as well as insufficient gender-oriented monitoring and evaluation systems; ### 7. considers necessary further development of training and capacity-building of managing authorities and implementing partners as regards the gender dimension of the european structural and investment funds (esi funds) , as well as need for a coordinated monitoring strategies , unified methodology and evaluation systems;


### 8. stresses the lack of a binding gender equality strategy at national and regional level and a lack of awareness as regards the benefits of pursuing gender equality for socio-economic growth and sustainable development; ### 8. stresses the lack of an awareness as regards the benefits of pursuing equality between men and women for the sake of socio-economic growth and sustainable development at national and regional level;


### 10. considers that programme stakeholders and monitoring committees still lack expertise on the implementation of a gender perspective in concrete projects , especially in european regional development fund (erdf) interventions; considers there to be a lack of guidelines , training programmes and concrete examples of good practice to address this; ### 10. considers that programme stakeholders and monitoring committees still lack expertise on the implementation of a gender perspective in concrete projects; considers there to be a lack of guidelines , training programmes and concrete examples of a good practice to address this issue;


### 11. believes that all programmes implemented under cohesion policy should ensure gender equality throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation , as well as equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation; ### 11. believes that , where appropriate and without prejudice to other remaining policy goals , all programmes implemented under cohesion policy should ensure equality between men and women throughout their preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation , as well as equal opportunities for all , without discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation;


### 12. recognises the burden placed on women as principal caregivers in formal and informal settings , as well as its social value , especially during the covid-19 crisis; therefore points out the crucial role of cohesion policy in securing investments in care services , to improve working conditions in this sector and to support a transition towards a care economy; ### 12. recognises the burden placed on caregivers in formal and informal settings , as well as its social value , especially during the covid-19 crisis; therefore points out the crucial role of cohesion policy in securing investments in care services , to improve working conditions in this sector and to support a transition towards a better care economy;


### 13. stresses that cohesion policy needs to support equal access to training for women in order to bridge the digital gender gap and to support the green and digital transitions; ### 13. stresses that cohesion policy needs to support equal access to training for women and men alike , in order to bridge the gender gap and to support the just , green and digital transition;


### 14. underlines the crucial role of cohesion policy in investing in high-quality public services , both for combating gender inequalities and for building social resilience and coping with economic , social and health crises; ### 14. underlines the crucial role of cohesion policy in investing in high-quality public services , both for combating inequalities between men and women , and for building social resilience and coping with economic , social and health crises;


### gender equality in post-2020 cohesion policy ### equality between men and women in post-2020 cohesion policy


### 15. calls for a strong political commitment to gender equality at eu and national level in order to enhance the attention given by national and local stakeholders to gender equality , both from a human rights perspective and as a crucial factor for socio-economic development , and to promote further commitment in this area; ### 15. calls for a strong political commitment to equality between men and women at eu level in order to enhance the attention given by national and local stakeholders to equality aspect , both from a human rights perspective and as a crucial factor for socio-economic development , and to promote further commitment in this area;


### 16. calls for compulsory requirements on gender equality objectives to be introduced in all post-2020 operational programmes , with specific and interdisciplinary measures to be translated into all operations; ### 16. considers it would be possible to indicate non-binding requirements for the equality between men and women objectives in the various post-2020 operational programs;


### 17. strongly supports the ex ante requirement of developing a national gender equality strategy to underpin cohesion policy interventions; ### 17. strongly supports the ex ante requirement of developing a gender equality strategy to underpin cohesion policy interventions;


### 18. stresses the importance of partnerships with gender equality bodies and their involvement in all programme phases; believes that all bodies created in the area of cohesion policy should be gender balanced; ### 18. stresses the importance of partnerships with gender equality bodies and strongly supports the involvement of these organisations in all programme phases , in order to guarantee a better alignment between the implemented actions and the needs of both women and men by consolidating institutional framework and strengthening the gender equality coordination;


### 19. underlines that a gender impact assessment should be a mandatory part of member states’ evaluations on how the funds are spent and whether compliance with gender equality targets is respected; ### 19. underlines that a gender impact assessment , where appropriate in the context of policy area , should be a mandatory part of member states’ evaluations on how the funds are spent and whether compliance with gender equality targets is respected;


### 20. recalls that gender mainstreaming must be applied in all stages of the budgetary process; stresses the need to track spending on gender equality in all budget lines , not just in targeted measures , and to assess the final impact of the budgetary lines on gender equality; requests that the commission , in cooperation with the european court of auditors , propose a methodology to that end; recommends the use of criteria such as the national median wage and the median annual gross income in purchasing power parity; ### deleted


### 21. calls on all institutions to provide guidance documents and training sessions , so as to disseminate concrete examples of good practices on gender mainstreaming; stresses , moreover , that at the project selection stage the criteria for gender mainstreaming should be strengthened through higher scoring and requirements for more practical actions; recommends making use of the existing tools developed by the european institute for gender equality (eige) such as its toolkit for gender budgeting in the esi funds; ### 21. calls on all institutions to provide guidance documents and training sessions , so as to disseminate concrete examples of good practices on gender mainstreaming; recommends making use of the existing tools developed by the european institute for gender equality (eige) such as its toolkit for gender budgeting in the esi funds;


### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes. ### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve union climate neutrality in an effective and fair manner , and in the spirit of european solidarity , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the challenges of the transition while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes.


### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards a new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the climate challenge while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes. ### (1) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal on 11 december 20199 , drawing its roadmap towards an allegedly new growth policy for europe and setting ambitious objectives to counter climate change and for environmental protection. in line with the objective to achieve climate neutrality in the union in an effective and fair manner , the european green deal announced a just transition mechanism to provide means for facing the transition towards a climate-neutral economy while leaving no one behind. the most vulnerable regions and people are the most exposed to the harmful effects of climate change and environmental degradation. at the same time , managing the transition requires significant structural changes.


### (2) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal investment plan10 on 14 january 2020 , establishing the just transition mechanism which focuses on the regions and sectors that are most affected by the transition given their dependence on fossil fuels , including coal , peat and oil shale or greenhouse gas-intensive industrial processes but have less capacity to finance the necessary investments. the just transition mechanism consists of three pillars: a just transition fund implemented under shared management , a dedicated just transition scheme under investeu , and a public sector loan facility to mobilise additional investments to the regions concerned. ### (2) the commission adopted a communication on the european green deal investment plan10 on 14 january 2020 , establishing the just transition mechanism which focuses on the regions and sectors that are most affected by the transition given their dependence on fossil fuels , in particular coal , but also peat and oil shale or greenhouse gas-intensive industrial processes but have less capacity to finance the necessary investments required by union climate policies. the just transition mechanism consists of three pillars: a just transition fund implemented under shared management , a dedicated just transition scheme under investeu , and a public sector loan facility to mobilise additional investments to the regions concerned.


### (3) the proposal for establishing the just transition fund was adopted by the commission on 14 january 202011 . for the better programming and implementation of the fund , territorial just transition plans are to be adopted , setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy and with less capacity to deal with the transition challenges. ### (3) the proposal for establishing the just transition fund was adopted by the commission on 14 january 202011 . for the better programming and implementation of the fund , territorial just transition plans are to be adopted , setting out the key steps and timeline of the transition process and identifying the territories most negatively affected by the transition towards a climate neutral economy and with less capacity to deal with the transition damages.


### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism. ### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by competent authorities and approved by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism.


### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition challenges described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism. ### (4) a public sector loan facility (the ‘facility’) should be provided. it constitutes the third pillar of the just transition mechanism , supporting public sector entities in their investments. such investments should meet the development needs resulting from the transition damages described in the territorial just transition plans as adopted by the commission. the activities envisaged for support should be consistent with and complement those supported under the other two pillars of the just transition mechanism.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , including technological solutions based on natural gas with the possibility of a gradual shift to lower-emissions gas fuels in the future , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste and water management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition.


### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , green mobility , smart waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the adjustment to climate transition. in order to help identify investments with a high positive environmental impact eligible under the facility , the eu taxonomy on environmentally sustainable economic activities may be used. ### (5) in order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition , the facility should cover a wide range of investments , on condition that they contribute to meet the development needs in the transition towards a climate neutral economy , as described in the territorial just transition plans. the investments supported may cover energy and transport infrastructure , district heating networks , local public transport , waste management , clean energy and energy efficiency measures including renovations and conversions of buildings , support to transition to a circular economy , land restoration and decontamination , as well as up- and re-skilling , training and social infrastructure , including social housing. infrastructure developments may also include solutions leading to their enhanced resilience to withstand disasters. comprehensive investment approach should be favoured in particular for territories with important transition needs. investments in other sectors could also be supported if they are consistent with the adopted territorial just transition plans. by supporting investments that do not generate sufficient revenues , the facility aims at providing public sector entities with additional resources necessary to address the social , economic and environmental damages resulting from the adjustment to the transition towards a climate-neutral economy.