### (6) there are techniques enabling privacy-friendly analyses on databases that contain personal data , such as anonymisation , pseudonymisation , differential privacy , generalisation , or suppression and randomisation. application of these privacy-enhancing technologies , together with comprehensive data protection approaches should ensure the safe re-use of personal data and commercially confidential business data for research , innovation and statistical purposes. in many cases this implies that the data use and re-use in this context can only be done in a secure processing environment set in place and supervised by the public sector. there is experience at union level with such secure processing environments that are used for research on statistical microdata on the basis of commission regulation (eu) 557/2013 (39 ). in general , insofar as personal data are concerned , the processing of personal data should rely upon one or more of the grounds for processing provided in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2016/679. ### (6) there are techniques enabling privacy-friendly analyses on databases that contain personal data , such as anonymisation , pseudonymisation , differential privacy , generalisation , or suppression and randomisation. application of these privacy-enhancing technologies , together with comprehensive data protection approaches , in line with the rules on personal data processing , should ensure the safe re-use of certain categories of protected data , for example personal data and commercially confidential business data for research , innovation and statistical purposes. in many cases this implies that the data use and re-use in this context can only be done in a secure processing environment set in place and supervised by the public sector. there is experience at union level with such secure processing environments that are used for research on statistical microdata on the basis of commission regulation (eu) 557/2013 (39 ). in general , insofar as personal data are concerned , the processing of personal data should rely upon one or more of the grounds for processing provided in article 6 and 9 of regulation (eu) 2016/679. this regulation should not be read as creating a new legal basis for the processing of personal data.


### (11) conditions for re-use of protected data that apply to public sector bodies competent under national law to allow re-use , and which should be without prejudice to rights or obligations concerning access to such data , should be laid down. those conditions should be non-discriminatory , proportionate and objectively justified , while not restricting competition. in particular , public sector bodies allowing re-use should have in place the technical means necessary to ensure the protection of rights and interests of third parties. conditions attached to the re-use of data should be limited to what is necessary to preserve the rights and interests of others in the data and the integrity of the information technology and communication systems of the public sector bodies. public sector bodies should apply conditions which best serve the interests of the re-user without leading to a disproportionate effort for the public sector. depending on the case at hand , before its transmission , personal data should be fully anonymised , so as to definitively not allow the identification of the data subjects , or data containing commercially confidential information modified in such a way that no confidential information is disclosed. where provision of anonymised or modified data would not respond to the needs of the re-user , on-premise or remote re-use of the data within a secure processing environment could be permitted. data analyses in such secure processing environments should be supervised by the public sector body , so as to protect the rights and interests of others. in particular , personal data should only be transmitted for re-use to a third party where a legal basis allows such transmission. the public sector body could make the use of such secure processing environment conditional on the signature by the re-user of a confidentiality agreement that prohibits the disclosure of any information that jeopardises the rights and interests of third parties that the re-user may have acquired despite the safeguards put in place. the public sector bodies , where relevant , should facilitate the re-use of data on the basis of consent of data subjects or permissions of legal persons on the re-use of data pertaining to them through adequate technical means. in this respect , the public sector body should support potential re-users in seeking such consent by establishing technical mechanisms that permit transmitting requests for consent from re-users , where practically feasible. no contact information should be given that allows re-users to contact data subjects or companies directly. ### (11) conditions for re-use of protected data that apply to public sector bodies competent under national law to allow re-use , and which should be without prejudice to rights or obligations concerning access to such data , should be laid down. those conditions should be non-discriminatory , proportionate and objectively justified , while not restricting competition. in particular , public sector bodies allowing re-use should have in place the technical means necessary to ensure the protection of rights and interests of third parties. conditions attached to the re-use of data should be limited to what is necessary to preserve the rights and interests of others in the data and the integrity of the information technology and communication systems of the public sector bodies. public sector bodies should apply conditions which best serve the interests of the re-user without leading to a disproportionate burden for the public sector. depending on the case at hand , before its transmission , personal data should be fully anonymised , so as to definitively not allow the identification of the data subjects , or data containing commercially confidential information modified in such a way that no confidential information is disclosed. where provision of anonymised or modified data would not respond to the needs of the re-user , on-premise or remote re-use of the data within a secure processing environment could be permitted. data analyses in such secure processing environments should be supervised by the public sector body , so as to protect the rights and interests of others. in particular , personal data should only be transmitted for re-use to a third party where a legal basis allows such transmission. the public sector body could make the use of such secure processing environment conditional on the signature by the re-user of a confidentiality agreement that prohibits the disclosure of any information that jeopardises the rights and interests of third parties that the re-user may have acquired despite the safeguards put in place. the public sector bodies , where relevant , should facilitate the re-use of data on the basis of consent of data subjects or permissions of legal persons on the re-use of data pertaining to them through adequate technical means. in this respect , the public sector body should support potential re-users in seeking such consent by establishing technical mechanisms that permit transmitting requests for consent from re-users , where practically feasible. no contact information should be given that allows re-users to contact data subjects or companies directly.


### (22) providers of data sharing services (data intermediaries) are expected to play a key role in the data economy , as a tool to facilitate the aggregation and exchange of substantial amounts of relevant data. data intermediaries offering services that connect the different actors have the potential to contribute to the efficient pooling of data as well as to the facilitation of bilateral data sharing. specialised data intermediaries that are independent from both data holders and data users can have a facilitating role in the emergence of new data-driven ecosystems independent from any player with a significant degree of market power. this regulation should only cover providers of data sharing services that have as a main objective the establishment of a business , a legal and potentially also technical relation between data holders , including data subjects , on the one hand , and potential users on the other hand , and assist both parties in a transaction of data assets between the two. it should only cover services aiming at intermediating between an indefinite number of data holders and data users , excluding data sharing services that are meant to be used by a closed group of data holders and users. providers of cloud services should be excluded , as well as service providers that obtain data from data holders , aggregate , enrich or transform the data and licence the use of the resulting data to data users , without establishing a direct relationship between data holders and data users , for example advertisement or data brokers , data consultancies , providers of data products resulting from value added to the data by the service provider. at the same time , data sharing service providers should be allowed to make adaptations to the data exchanged , to the extent that this improves the usability of the data by the data user , where the data user desires this , such as to convert it into specific formats. in addition , services that focus on the intermediation of content , in particular on copyright-protected content , should not be covered by this regulation. data exchange platforms that are exclusively used by one data holder in order to enable the use of data they hold as well as platforms developed in the context of objects and devices connected to the internet-of-things that have as their main objective to ensure functionalities of the connected object or device and allow value added services , should not be covered by this regulation. ‘consolidated tape providers’ in the sense of article 4 (1) point 53 of directive 2014/65/eu of the european parliament and of the council42 as well as ‘account information service providers’ in the sense of article 4 point 19 of directive (eu) 2015/2366 of the european parliament and of the council43 should not be considered as data sharing service providers for the purposes of this regulation. entities which restrict their activities to facilitating use of data made available on the basis of data altruism and that operate on a not-for-profit basis should not be covered by chapter iii of this regulation , as this activity serves objectives of general interest by increasing the volume of data available for such purposes. ### (22) providers of data sharing services (data intermediaries) are expected to play a key role in the data economy , in particular in supporting voluntary data sharing practices between companies or data sharing arrangements set by union or national law. they could become a tool to facilitate the aggregation and exchange of substantial amounts of relevant data. data intermediaries offering services that connect the different actors have the potential to contribute to the efficient pooling of data as well as to the facilitation of bilateral data sharing. specialised data intermediaries that are independent from both data holders and data users can have a facilitating role in the emergence of new data-driven ecosystems independent from any player with a significant degree of market power. this regulation should only cover providers of data sharing services that have as a main objective the establishment of a business , a legal and potentially also technical relation between data holders , including data subjects , on the one hand , and potential users on the other hand , and assist both parties in a transaction of data assets between the two. it should only cover services aiming at intermediating between an indefinite number of data holders and data users , excluding data sharing services that are meant to be used by a closed group of data holders and users. providers of cloud services should be excluded , as well as service providers that obtain data from data holders , aggregate , enrich or transform the data and licence the use of the resulting data to data users , without establishing a direct relationship between data holders and data users , for example advertisement or data brokers , data consultancies , providers of data products resulting from value added to the data by the service provider. at the same time , data sharing service providers should be allowed to make adaptations to the data exchanged , to the extent that this improves the usability of the data by the data user , where the data user desires this , such as to convert it into specific formats. in addition , services that focus on the intermediation of content , in particular on copyright-protected content , should not be covered by this regulation. data exchange platforms that are exclusively used by one data holder in order to enable the use of data they hold as well as platforms developed in the context of objects and devices connected to the internet-of-things that have as their main objective to ensure functionalities of the connected object or device and allow value added services , should not be covered by this regulation. ‘consolidated tape providers’ in the sense of article 4 (1) point 53 of directive 2014/65/eu of the european parliament and of the council42 as well as ‘account information service providers’ in the sense of article 4 point 19 of directive (eu) 2015/2366 of the european parliament and of the council43 should not be considered as data sharing service providers for the purposes of this regulation. entities which restrict their activities to facilitating use of data made available on the basis of data altruism and that operate on a not-for-profit basis should not be covered by chapter iii of this regulation , as this activity serves objectives of general interest by increasing the volume of data available for such purposes.


### (26) a key element to bring trust and more control for data holder and data users in data sharing services is the neutrality of data sharing service providers as regards the data exchanged between data holders and data users. it is therefore necessary that data sharing service providers act only as intermediaries in the transactions , and do not use the data exchanged for any other purpose. this will also require structural separation between the data sharing service and any other services provided , so as to avoid issues of conflict of interest. this means that the data sharing service should be provided through a legal entity that is separate from the other activities of that data sharing provider. data sharing providers that intermediate the exchange of data between individuals as data holders and legal persons should , in addition , bear fiduciary duty towards the individuals , to ensure that they act in the best interest of the data holders. ### (26) a key element to bring trust and more control for data holder and data users in data intermediation services is the neutrality of data intermediation service providers as regards the data exchanged between data holders and data users. it is therefore necessary that data intermediation service providers act only as intermediaries in the transactions , and do not use the data exchanged for any other purpose. this will also require structural separation between the data intermediation service and any other services provided , so as to avoid issues of conflict of interest. this means that the data intermediation service should be provided through a legal entity that is separate from the other activities of that data intermediation provider. data intermediation providers that intermediate the exchange of data between individuals as data holders and legal persons should , in addition , bear fiduciary duty towards the individuals , to ensure that they act in the best interest of the data holders.


### (2) this regulation is without prejudice to specific provisions in other union legal acts regarding access to or re-use of certain categories of data , or requirements related to processing of personal or non-personal data. where a sector-specific union legal act requires public sector bodies , providers of data sharing services or registered entities providing data altruism services to comply with specific additional technical , administrative or organisational requirements , including through an authorisation or certification regime , those provisions of that sector-specific union legal act shall also apply. ### (2) this regulation is without prejudice to specific provisions in other union legal acts regarding access to or re-use of certain categories of data , or requirements related to processing of personal or non-personal data. where a sector-specific union legal act requires public sector bodies , providers of data sharing services or registered entities providing data altruism services to comply with specific additional technical , administrative or organisational requirements , including through an authorisation or certification regime , those provisions of that sector-specific union legal act shall also apply. any additional requirements shall be non-discriminatory , proportionate and objectively justified


### (4) ‘metadata’ means data collected on any activity of a natural or legal person for the purposes of the provision of a data sharing service , including the date , time and geolocation data , duration of activity , connections to other natural or legal persons established by the person who uses the service; ### deleted


### (10) ‘data altruism’ means the consent by data subjects to process personal data pertaining to them , or permissions of other data holders to allow the use of their non-personal data without seeking a reward , for purposes of general interest , such as scientific research purposes or improving public services; ### (10) ‘data altruism’ means voluntary sharing of data by data holders without seeking or receiving a reward , for purposes of general interest , defined in accordance with the national legislation where applicable , such as scientific research purposes or improving public services;


### (14) ‘secure processing environment’ means the physical or virtual environment and organisational means to provide the opportunity to re-use data in a manner that allows for the operator of the secure processing environment to determine and supervise all data processing actions , including to display , storage , download , export of the data and calculation of derivative data through computational algorithms. ### (14) ‘secure processing environment’ means the physical or virtual environment and organisational means to provide the opportunity to re-use data in a manner preserving data subject rights under the regulation (eu) 2016/679 and commercial confidentiality , ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and allowing the operator of the secure processing environment to determine and supervise all data processing actions , including to display , storage , download , export of the data and calculation of derivative data through computational algorithms.


### (6) where the re-use of data cannot be granted in accordance with the obligations laid down in paragraphs 3 to 5 and there is no other legal basis for transmitting the data under regulation (eu) 2016/679 , the public sector body shall support re-users in seeking consent of the data subjects and/or permission from the legal entities whose rights and interests may be affected by such re-use , where it is feasible without disproportionate cost for the public sector. in that task they may be assisted by the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1). ### deleted


### (11) where specific union acts adopted in accordance with a legislative procedure establish that certain non-personal data categories held by public sector bodies shall be deemed to be highly sensitive for the purposes of this article , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 28 supplementing this regulation by laying down special conditions applicable for transfers to third-countries. the conditions for the transfer to third-countries shall be based on the nature of data categories identified in the union act and on the grounds for deeming them highly sensitive , non-discriminatory and limited to what is necessary to achieve the public policy objectives identified in the union law act , such as safety and public health , as well as risks of re-identification of anonymized data for data subjects , in accordance with the union’s international obligations. they may include terms applicable for the transfer or technical arrangements in this regard , limitations as regards the re-use of data in third-countries or categories of persons which are entitled to transfer such data to third countries or , in exceptional cases , restrictions as regards transfers to third-countries. ### (11) where specific union acts adopted in accordance with a legislative procedure establish that certain non-personal data categories held by public sector bodies shall be deemed to be highly sensitive for the purposes of this article , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards laying down special conditions applicable for transfers to third-countries. the conditions for the transfer to third-countries shall be based on the nature of data categories identified in the union act and on the grounds for deeming them highly sensitive , non-discriminatory and limited to what is necessary to achieve the public policy objectives identified in the union law act , such as safety and public health , as well as risks of re-identification of anonymized data for data subjects , in accordance with the union’s international obligations. they may include terms applicable for the transfer or technical arrangements in this regard , limitations as regards the re-use of data in third-countries or categories of persons which are entitled to transfer such data to third countries or , in exceptional cases , restrictions as regards transfers to third-countries. the implementing powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council.


### (11) where specific union acts adopted in accordance with a legislative procedure establish that certain non-personal data categories held by public sector bodies shall be deemed to be highly sensitive for the purposes of this article , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 28 supplementing this regulation by laying down special conditions applicable for transfers to third-countries. the conditions for the transfer to third-countries shall be based on the nature of data categories identified in the union act and on the grounds for deeming them highly sensitive , non-discriminatory and limited to what is necessary to achieve the public policy objectives identified in the union law act , such as safety and public health , as well as risks of re-identification of anonymized data for data subjects , in accordance with the union’s international obligations. they may include terms applicable for the transfer or technical arrangements in this regard , limitations as regards the re-use of data in third-countries or categories of persons which are entitled to transfer such data to third countries or , in exceptional cases , restrictions as regards transfers to third-countries. ### (11) where specific union acts adopted in accordance with a legislative procedure establish that certain non-personal data categories held by public sector bodies shall be deemed to be highly sensitive for the purposes of this article , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the laying down special conditions applicable for transfers to third-countries. the conditions for the transfer to third-countries shall be based on the nature of data categories identified in the union act and on the grounds for deeming them highly sensitive , non-discriminatory and limited to what is necessary to achieve the public policy objectives identified in the union law act , such as safety and public health , as well as risks of re-identification of anonymized data for data subjects , in accordance with the union’s international obligations. they may include terms applicable for the transfer or technical arrangements in this regard , limitations as regards the re-use of data in third-countries or categories of persons which are entitled to transfer such data to third countries or , in exceptional cases , restrictions as regards transfers to third-countries. the implementing powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) [no182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council


### (1) member states shall designate one or more competent bodies , which may be sectoral , to support the public sector bodies which grant access to the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) in the exercise of that task. ### (1) member states shall designate one or more competent bodies , which may be sectoral , to support the public sector bodies which grant access to the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) in the exercise of that task. member states shall be allowed either to establish one or more new bodies or to rely on existing ones that fulfil the conditions set out by this regulation.


### assisting the public sector bodies , where relevant , in obtaining consent or permission by re-users for re-use for altruistic and other purposes in line with specific decisions of data holders , including on the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the data processing is intended to take place; ### deleted


### (3) requests for the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) shall be granted or refused by the competent public sector bodies or the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1) within a reasonable time , and in any case within two months from the date of the request. ### (3) requests for the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) shall be granted or refused by the competent public sector bodies or the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1) within a reasonable time , and in any case within three months from the date of the request.


### (7) at the request of the provider , the competent authority shall , within one week , issue a standardised declaration , confirming that the provider has submitted the notification referred to in paragraph 4. ### (7) at the request of the provider , the competent authority shall , within two weeks , issue a standardised declaration , confirming that the provider has submitted the notification referred to in paragraph 4.


### (7) at the request of the provider , the competent authority shall , within one week , issue a standardised declaration , confirming that the provider has submitted the notification referred to in paragraph 4. ### (7) at the request of the provider , the competent authority shall , within two week , issue a standardised declaration , confirming that the provider has submitted the notification referred to in paragraph 4.


### (6) the provider shall ensure a reasonable continuity of provision of its services and , in the case of services which ensure storage of data , shall have sufficient guarantees in place that allow data holders and data users to obtain access to their data in case of insolvency; ### (6) the provider shall ensure a reasonable continuity of provision of its services and , in the case of services which ensure storage of data , shall have sufficient guarantees in place that allow data holders and data users to obtain access to their data and transfer of their data in case of insolvency;


### (9) the provider shall have procedures in place to ensure compliance with the union and national rules on competition; ### (9) the provider shall have procedures in place to ensure compliance with the union and national rules on competition and consumer protection;


### operate on a not-for-profit basis and be independent from any entity that operates on a for-profit basis; ### operate on a not-for-profit basis and be independent from any entity involved in the collection , processing or storage of data that operates on a for-profit basis;


### a list of all natural and legal persons that were allowed to use data it holds , including a summary description of the general interest purposes pursued by such data use and the description of the technical means used for it , including a description of the techniques used to preserve privacy and data protection; ### a list of all natural and legal persons that were allowed to use data it holds , including a comprehensive description of the general interest purposes pursued by such data use and the description of the technical means used for it , including a description of the techniques used to preserve privacy and data protection;


### about the purposes of general interest for which it permits the processing of their data by a data user in an easy-to-understand manner; ### about the purposes of general interest (and in case of personal data – about the purpose of the processing which shall be specified , explicit and legitimate) for which it permits the processing of their data by a data user in an easy-to-understand manner


### (4) the form shall be available in a manner that can be printed on paper and read by humans as well as in an electronic , machine-readable form. ### (4) the form shall be available in all the official languages of the eu in a manner that can be printed on paper and read by humans as well as in an electronic , machine-readable form.


### (1) the commission shall establish a european data innovation board (“the board”) in the form of an expert group , consisting of the representatives of competent authorities of all the member states , the european data protection board , the commission , relevant data spaces and other representatives of competent authorities in specific sectors. ### (1) the commission shall establish a european data innovation board (“the board”) in the form of an expert group and composed of the following groups:


### (2) stakeholders and relevant third parties may be invited to attend meetings of the board and to participate in its work. ### deleted


### (2) stakeholders and relevant third parties may be invited to attend meetings of the board and to participate in its work. ### (2) stakeholders and relevant third parties including industry and civil society organisations may be invited to attend meetings of the board and to participate in its work.


### (28) this regulation should be without prejudice to the obligation of providers of data sharing services to comply with regulation (eu) 2016/679 and the responsibility of supervisory authorities to ensure compliance with that regulation. where the data sharing service providers are data controllers or processors in the sense of regulation (eu) 2016/679 they are bound by the rules of that regulation. this regulation should be also without prejudice to the application of competition law. ### (28) this regulation should be without prejudice to the obligation of providers of data sharing services to comply with regulation (eu) 2016/679 and the responsibility of supervisory authorities to ensure compliance with that regulation. when providers of data intermediation services process personal data , this regulation does not affect the protection of personal data. where the data sharing service providers are data controllers or processors in the sense of regulation (eu) 2016/679 they are bound by the rules of that regulation. this regulation should be also without prejudice to the application of competition law.


### (3) the provisions of this chapter do not create any obligation on public sector bodies to allow re-use of data nor do they release public sector bodies from their confidentiality obligations. this chapter is without prejudice to union and national law or international agreements to which the union or member states are parties on the protection of categories of data provided in paragraph 1. this chapter is without prejudice to union and national law on access to documents and to obligations of public sector bodies under union and national law to allow the re-use of data. ### (3) the provisions of this chapter do not create any obligation on public sector bodies to allow re-use of data nor do they release public sector bodies from their confidentiality obligations under union or national law. this chapter is without prejudice to union and national law or international agreements to which the union or member states are parties on the protection of categories of data provided in paragraph 1. this chapter is without prejudice to union and national law on access to documents and to obligations of public sector bodies under union and national law to allow the re-use of data.


### to advise and assist the commission in developing a consistent practice of the competent authorities in the application of requirements applicable to data sharing providers; ### to advise and assist the commission in developing a consistent practice of the competent authorities in the application of requirements applicable to data sharing providers and entities performing activities related to data altruism


### article 28 ### deleted


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive. member states shall notify the commission of those rules and measures by [date of application of the regulation] and shall notify the commission without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them. ### (1) each competent authority shall ensure that the imposition of administrative fines pursuant to this article in respect of infringements of this regulation shall in each individual case be effective , proportionate and dissuasive.


### it shall apply from [12 months after its entry into force]. ### it shall apply from [24 months after its entry into force].


### 2. this directive sets intermediate limit values , target values , average exposure reduction obligations , average exposure concentration objectives , critical levels , information thresholds , alert thresholds and long-term objectives (‘air quality standards’) to be met by the year 2030 , and regularly reviewed thereafter in accordance with article 3. ### 2. this directive sets limit values and average exposure reduction obligations (‘air quality standards’) to be met by the year 2040 , and regularly reviewed thereafter in accordance with article 3.


### 3. furthermore , this directive contributes to achieving: the union’s pollution-reduction , biodiversity and ecosystem objectives in accordance with the 8th environment action programme , as set out in decision (eu) 2022/591 of the european parliament and of the council55 . ### 3. this directive also sets target values , average exposure concentration objectives , critical levels , information thresholds , alert thresholds and long-term objectives. furthermore , this directive contributes to achieving: the union’s pollution-reduction , biodiversity and ecosystem objectives in accordance with the 8th environment action programme , as set out in decision (eu) 2022/591 of the european parliament and of the council55 .


### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met: ### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , due to the complex characteristics of its secondary formation in the atmosphere which complicate the task of assessing the feasibility of complying with strict limit values , a member state may postpone - that deadline for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:


### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met: ### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone that deadline for that particular zone if the following conditions are met:


### the air quality plan referred to in point (a) outlines how the public and , in particular , sensitive population and vulnerable groups will be informed about the consequences of the postponement for human health and the environment; ### deleted


### table 1 – limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2030 ### table 1 – limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2040


### pm2.5 ### pm2.5


### — having regard to the commission communication of 5 march 2020 entitled ‘a union of equality: gender equality strategy 2020-2025’ (com(2020)0152) , ### deleted


### — having regard to the commission communication of 14 july 2021 entitled ‘fit for 55’: delivering the eu’s 2030 climate target on the way to climate neutrality’ (com(2021)0550) , ### deleted


### — having regard to its resolution of 21 january 2021 on the gender perspective in the covid-19 crisis and post-crisis period8 , ### deleted


### a. whereas gender equality is a core eu value and must be mainstreamed in all eu policies; whereas the right to equal treatment and non-discrimination is a fundamental right enshrined in the treaties and in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; ### a. whereas equality between men and women is a core eu value and must be mainstreamed in all eu policies; whereas the right to equal treatment and non-discrimination is a fundamental right enshrined in the treaties and in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union;


### b. whereas research performed across the member states has shown that gender-based violence in public spaces and on collective transport is a growing problem; ### b. whereas research performed across the member states has shown that violence in public spaces and on collective transport is a growing problem;


### c. whereas poorly-designed transport policies can exacerbate existing poverty and social exclusion; whereas there continues to be a lack of sex-disaggregated data and gender analysis on transport , hindering the application of well-targeted transport policies for individuals and families in all their diversity; ### c. whereas poorly-designed transport policies can exacerbate existing poverty and social exclusion; whereas there continues to be a lack of data disaggregated by sex or other factors such as age , hindering the application of well-targeted transport policies for individuals and families in all their diversity;


### d. whereas adopting a gender-responsive approach to urban planning is instrumental in improving the quality of life of women; ### d. whereas adopting an approach to urban planning that takes into account the variety of needs of the people who make up society is instrumental in improving the quality of life of all citizens


### e. whereas transport use differs according to gender , as well as other factors , in terms of complexity , frequency , mode , duration , purpose , cost , security and safety; ### e. whereas transport use differs according to sex , as well as other factors , in terms of complexity , frequency , mode , duration , purpose , cost , security and safety;


### f. whereas understanding transport patterns and mobility is fundamental to the development of gender-sensitive transport policies , so that female transport users can share safe , accessible , reliable , sustainable and non-discriminatory modes of transport; ### f. whereas understanding transport patterns and mobility is fundamental to the development of transport policies that take account of sex , age and health , so that transport users can share safe , accessible , reliable , sustainable and non-discriminatory modes of transport;


### h. whereas the welcome adoption of new vehicle and automation technologies should take the specific needs of women into consideration; ### h. whereas the welcome adoption of new vehicle and automation technologies should take the specific needs of women and men into consideration;


### j. whereas the design of vehicles , including safety features , often assumes a larger , stereotypically male physical form , leading to lower efficacy for smaller people; ### j. whereas the design of vehicles , including safety features , often assumes a larger physical form , leading to lower efficacy for smaller people;


### l. whereas mobility barriers hinder women’s access to jobs and key services , such as health and education , affecting both their own and their children’s human capital accumulation; ### l. whereas mobility barriers hinder access to jobs and key services , such as health and education , affecting both their own and their children’s human capital accumulation;


### m. whereas women are underrepresented in transport employment at all levels; whereas underrepresentation in decision-making , planning and research reinforces the lack of gender mainstreaming in transport; ### m. whereas women select their type of work based on their own nature and needs , so as to allow them to give the best of themselves without needing to be told how to be or how to respond to their working and professional environment;


### n. whereas the working environment in the transport sector does not take into consideration women-specific needs , which has wider implications for women’s safety; ### n. whereas the transport sector should take account of the specific needs of women so as to guarantee their health and safety , both at work and in the use of transport;


### p. whereas it is important to promote and preserve efficient and affordable mobility in rural areas; whereas connectivity within rural areas is not adequately developed; ### p. whereas it is important to promote and preserve efficient and affordable mobility in rural areas; whereas connectivity within rural areas is not adequately developed and , as a result of numerous geographical and economic barriers , requires large amounts of funding for modernisation;


### q. whereas women living in rural areas experience barriers in receiving support when they are victims of gender-based violence; ### q. whereas it is harder for women living in rural areas to access transport and health services;


### 1. reaffirms the eu’s commitment to achieving gender equality in transport , while noting the progress achieved so far; underlines that concrete measures are needed to improve security , mobility-access and employment opportunities; ### 1. reaffirms the eu’s commitment to achieving quality transport , while noting the progress achieved so far; underlines that concrete measures are needed to improve security , mobility-access and employment opportunities;


### 2. emphasises that gender mainstreaming in transport has positive effects across the board , including social inclusion and employment opportunities; underlines the importance of transport gender mainstreaming in achieving the green and digital transitions; ### 2. emphasises that a sound transport policy has positive effects across the board , including social inclusion and employment opportunities;


### 9. calls for the integration of sustainable transport options into women’s daily lives , enabling comfortable , safe and stress-free multimodal journeys to become a reality; ### 9. calls for the integration of sustainable transport options into women’s and men’s daily lives , enabling comfortable , safe and stress-free multimodal journeys to become a reality;


### 11. calls for an increased emphasis on safety in urban mobility , such as adequate , sustainable street lighting , to avoid situations where women have to face dark , eerie spots when commuting; calls additionally for integrated transport designs to take into account ‘the last mile’ , especially at non-peak times; ### 11. calls for an increased emphasis on safety in urban mobility , such as adequate , sustainable street lighting , to avoid situations where people have to face dark , eerie spots when commuting; calls additionally for integrated transport designs to take into account ‘the last mile’ , especially at non-peak times;


### 14. notes the challenges faced by women in rural areas with relatively underdeveloped public transport , who are often faced with roles as carers; stresses that policies aiming to promote sustainable transport must not exclude vulnerable groups , women or those living in rural areas; ### 14. notes the challenges faced by women , who are proportionally more likely than men to be carers , taking into account in particular the specific situation in rural areas , where public transport is usually still underdeveloped; stresses that policies aiming to promote sustainable transport must not exclude vulnerable groups , people with disabilities , women or those living in rural areas;


### 14. notes the challenges faced by women in rural areas with relatively underdeveloped public transport , who are often faced with roles as carers; stresses that policies aiming to promote sustainable transport must not exclude vulnerable groups , women or those living in rural areas; ### 14. notes the challenges faced by people living in rural areas with relatively underdeveloped public transport , who are often faced with roles as carers; stresses that policies aiming to promote sustainable transport must not exclude vulnerable groups , women or those living in rural areas;


### 19. notes that digitalisation and new transport models can provide better , safer and more accessible working environments for women; ### 19. notes that digitalisation and new transport models can provide better , safer and more accessible working environments for people;


### 1. highlights the important role that agriculture and rural development play in achieving the union’s objectives of food security , sustainable growth , social inclusion , animal welfare and combating climate change; ### 1. highlights the crucial role that agriculture and rural development play in building the eu's food security , sustainable growth , social inclusion , animal welfare and combating climate change;


### 2. recalls that implementation of common agricultural policy (cap) strategic plans began in january 2023 , making cap’s new green architecture a reality; ### 2. recalls that implementation of common agricultural policy (cap) strategic plans began in january 2023 , demonstrating that the new model for cap implementation in all member states requires adequate periods of adjustment and that care must be taken to ensure that the increased ambition of the 'green architecture' and the extended conditionality of payments does not act as a disincentive to taking up or continuing agricultural activity;


### 3. stresses the need for greater budgetary responsibility , including eliminating spending on ideological fads of little value; notes that equality of opportunity for men and women should be supported in budgetary guidelines , but that an excessive focus on gender mainstreaming will only lead to a different form of sexism; ### 3. stresses the need for greater budgetary responsibility , including eliminating spending on ideological fads of little value that have no proven benefit for society; notes that equality of opportunity for men and women should be supported in budgetary guidelines , but that an excessive focus on gender mainstreaming will only lead to a different form of sexism;


### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on food security; ### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on food security; recalls that the russian federation has been methodically and deliberately destroying ukraine's agricultural infrastructure , including farmland , farm buildings , fuel depots and agricultural machinery , with the intention of causing famine and a global food crisis;


### 4. emphasises the negative effects of rapid inflation and increases in input prices on farmers , especially small-scale and young farmers; ### 4. emphasises the negative effects of rapid inflation and increases in input prices on farmers , especially small-scale and young farmers; urges the commission , in this context , to ensure an increase in the cap budget in the first revision of the multiannual financial framework , scheduled for the end of this year , with a view to compensating for the decline in the purchasing power of subsidies;


### 5. calls for additional support for member states with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices; ### 5. calls for additional support for member states with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices; stresses that the continuing lack of external convergence of direct payments violates the principles of fair competition in the common market for agricultural products and undermines efforts to achieve greater cohesion at eu rural level; points out that the current model for the disbursement of payments therefore appears to be at odds with the objectives of eu cohesion policy as well as the long-term vision for the future of rural areas by 2040;


### 7. strongly supports the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to growth , promoting convergence between countries and regions , supporting the green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; highlights the central importance of the common agricultural policy as the longest-standing eu policy in providing affordable , safe and high-quality food for eu citizens , in particular in the context of the war; ### 7. strongly supports the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to growth , promoting convergence between countries and regions , supporting the green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; points to its unique european added value and contribution to the overall harmonious development of the eu and its member states and regions; highlights the central importance of the common agricultural policy as the longest-standing eu policy in providing affordable , safe and high-quality food for eu citizens , in particular in the context of the war; emphasises the need to strengthen support measures for young farmers in order to tackle the need for generational renewal; is particularly concerned about the negative effects of rapid inflation and increases in input prices on farmers , especially small-scale and young farmers;


### 9. emphasises the important role of agri-cooperatives , and calls on member states to provide more support for the cooperative sector; ### 9. emphasises the important role of agri-cooperatives , and calls on member states to provide more support for the cooperative sector and to develop incentive schemes to motivate local communities to set up new cooperatives;


### 13. encourages member states to improve the quality of data and indicators reported to the union. ### 13. encourages member states to improve the quality of data and indicators reported to the union and the commission to ensure that current and future data collection instruments in agriculture , including regulation com(2022) 296 as regards conversion of the farm accountancy data network into a farm sustainability data network , focus on the analysis of economic indicators on farms , do not represent an excessive administrative burden , and meet the highest security standards for data processing and storage , which should be fully anonymised.


### 18. stresses that effective management of the eu’s external borders is a key plank of migration policy , a prerequisite for the free movement of people and the proper functioning of the schengen area and crucial to the security of the eu and its people; underlines the need for a properly resourced and fully operational frontex agency; ### 18. stresses that effective management of the eu’s external borders is a key plank of migration policy , a prerequisite for the free movement of people and the proper functioning of the schengen area and crucial to the security of the eu and its people; affirms its full support for the european border and coast guard agency (frontex) in delivering on its core task , which is to support member states in protecting the external borders and fighting cross-border crime; strongly condemns attempts to instrumentalise migrants for political purposes , particularly when used as leverage or as part of hybrid destabilising actions; encourages the further reinforcement of the cooperation between member states and with europol , frontex and eurojust , as well as with key partners , in their fight against human trafficking and smuggling of migrants;


### 1. reiterates that the transport and tourism sectors are essential components of the european economy and highly dependent on energy; stresses that an integrated energy system that supports a 60 % reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 and total decarbonisation by 2050 , together with a modal shift guided by the efficiency first principle , are essential conditions for the sustainable transformation of these sectors; ### 1. notes that the transport and tourism sectors are essential components of the european economy but that their decarbonisation is facing numerous technological , financial and organisational difficulties; stresses that an integrated energy system conducive to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a necessary condition for the sustainable transformation of these sectors; underlines that applying the efficiency first principle must not result in a reduction in eu funding for new transmission infrastructure and sources of alternative fuels;


### (12) when a driver is engaged in a combined transport operation , the nature of the service provided during the initial or final road leg is closely linked with the member state of establishment if the road leg on its own is a bilateral transport operation. by contrast , when the transport operation during the road leg is carried out within the host member state or as a non-bilateral international transport operation , there is a sufficient link with the territory of a host member state and therefore the posting rules should apply. ### (12) when a driver is engaged in a combined transport operation , the nature of the service provided during the initial or final road leg is closely linked with the member state of establishment if the road leg on its own is a bilateral transport operation.


### (13) where a driver performs other types of operations , notably cabotage operations or non-bilateral international transport operations , there is a sufficient link to the territory of the host member state. the link exists in case of cabotage operations as defined by regulations (ec) no 1072/20096 and (ec) no 1073/20097 of the european parliament and of the council since the entire transport operation takes place in a host member state and the service is thus closely linked to the territory of the host member state. a non-bilateral international transport operation is characterised by the fact that the driver is engaged in international carriage outside of the member state of establishment of the undertaking making the posting. the services performed are therefore linked with the host member states concerned rather than with the member state of establishment. in those cases , sector-specific rules are only required with regard to the administrative requirements and control measures. ### (13) where a driver performs other types of operations , notably cabotage operations or non-bilateral international transport operations , there is a sufficient link to the territory of the host member state. the link exists in case of cabotage operations as defined by regulations (ec) no 1072/20096 and (ec) no 1073/20097 of the european parliament and of the council since the entire transport operation takes place in a host member state and the service is thus closely linked to the territory of the host member state. a non-bilateral international transport operation is characterised by the fact that the driver is engaged in international carriage outside of the member state of establishment of the undertaking making the posting. the services performed are therefore linked with the host member states concerned rather than with the member state of establishment. in those cases , sector-specific rules are only required with regard to the administrative requirements and control measures. nevertheless , until negotiations between the union and relevant third countries as regards the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this directive will be concluded , certain number of cross-trade operations should be exempted from posting rules.


### (15) union operators face growing competition from operators based in third countries. it is therefore of the utmost importance to ensure that union operators are not discriminated against. according to article 1(4) of directive 96/71/ec , undertakings established in a non-member state must not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a member state. that principle should also apply with regard to the specific rules on posting provided for in this directive. it should , in particular , apply when third country operators perform transport operations under bilateral or multilateral agreements granting access to the union market. ### (15) union operators face growing competition from operators based in third countries. it is therefore of the utmost importance to ensure that union operators are not discriminated against. according to article 1(4) of directive 96/71/ec , undertakings established in a non-member state must not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a member state. that principle should also apply with regard to the specific rules on posting provided for in this directive. therefore , taking into account the fact that the union has already exercised its competence and adopted common specific rules on posting of drivers , it should begin negotiations with the relevant third countries with a view to the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this directive.


### for the purpose of this directive , a bilateral transport operation in respect of goods means the movement of goods , based on a transport contract , from the member state of establishment , as defined in article 2(8) of regulation (ec) no 1071/2009 , to another member state or to a third country , or from another member state or a third country to the member state of establishment. ### for the purpose of this directive , a bilateral transport operation in respect of goods means the movement of goods , based on a consignment note , from the member state of establishment , as defined in article 2(8) of regulation (ec) no 1071/2009 , to another member state or to a third country , or from another member state or a third country to the member state of establishment.


### from … [18 months after the entry into force of this directive] , which is the date from which drivers are required , pursuant to article 34(7) of regulation (eu) no 165/2014 , to record border crossing data manually , member states shall apply the exemption for bilateral transport operations in respect of goods set out in the first and second subparagraphs of this paragraph also where , in addition to performing a bilateral transport operation , the driver performs one activity of loading and/or unloading in the member states or third countries that the driver crosses , provided that the driver does not load goods and unload them in the same member state. ### moreover , by way of derogation , a driver shall not be considered to be posted for the purpose of directive 96/71/ec when performing up to 3 cross-trade transport operations , where these operations are performed during or following an incoming bilateral transport operation from the member state of establishment or during an outgoing bilateral transport operation to the member state of establishment.


### where a bilateral transport operation starting from the member state of establishment during which no additional activity was performed is followed by a bilateral transport operation to the member state of establishment , the exemption for additional activities set out in the third subparagraph shall apply to a maximum of two additional activities of loading and/or unloading , under the conditions set out in the third subparagraph. ### deleted


### the exemptions for additional activities set out in the third and fourth subparagraphs of this paragraph shall apply only until the date from which smart tachographs complying with the requirement of recording border crossings and additional activities referred to in the first subparagraph of article 8(1) of regulation (eu) no 165/2014 are required to be fitted in the vehicles registered in a member state for the first time , under the fourth subparagraph of article 8(1) of that regulation. from that date the exemptions for additional activities set out in the third and fourth subparagraphs of this paragraph shall apply solely to drivers using vehicles fitted with smart tachographs , as provided for in articles 8 , 9 and 10 of that regulation. ### the exemptions for additional activities set out in the third and fourth subparagraphs of this paragraph shall apply only until negotiations between the union and relevant third countries as regards the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this directive will be concluded.


### picks up passengers in the member state of establishment and sets them down in another member state or a third country; ### picks up passengers in the member state of establishment and sets them down in another member state and/or a third country;


### picks up passengers in a member state or a third country and sets them down in the member state of establishment; or ### picks up passengers in a member state and/or a third country and sets them down in the member state of establishment; or


### picks up and sets down passengers in the member state of establishment for the purpose of carrying out local excursions in another member state or a third country , in accordance with regulation (ec) no 1073/2009. ### picks up and sets down passengers in the member state of establishment for the purpose of carrying out local excursions in another member state and/or a third country , in accordance with regulation (ec) no 1073/2009.


### from … [18 months after the entry into force of this directive] , which is the date from which drivers are required , pursuant to article 34(7) of regulation (eu) no 165/2014 , to record border crossing data manually , member states shall apply the exemption for bilateral transport operations in respect of passengers set out in the first and second subparagraphs of this paragraph also where , in addition to performing a bilateral transport operation , the driver picks up passengers once and/or sets down passengers once in member states or third countries that the driver crosses , provided that the driver does not offer passenger transport services between two locations within the member state crossed. the same shall apply to the return journey. ### deleted


### the exemption for additional activities set out in the third subparagraph of this paragraph shall apply only until the date from which smart tachographs complying with the requirement of recording of border crossings and additional activities referred to in the first subparagraph of article 8(1) of regulation (eu) no 165/2014 are required to be fitted in the vehicles registered in a member state for the first time , under the fourth subparagraph of article 8(1) of that regulation. from that date the exemption for additional activities set out in the third subparagraph of this paragraph shall apply solely to drivers using vehicles fitted with smart tachographs , as provided for in articles 8 , 9 and 10 of that regulation. ### deleted


### 8. a posting shall , for the purpose of article 3(1a) of directive 96/71/ec , be considered to be ending when the driver leaves the host member state in the performance of the international carriage of goods or passengers. that period of posting shall not be cumulated with previous periods of posting in the context of such international operations performed by the same driver or by another driver whom he or she replaces. ### 8. a posting shall , for the purpose of article 3(1a) of directive 96/71/ec , be considered as ending when the driver finally delivers goods or sets passengers down in the host member state in the performance of an international carriage of goods or passengers , and that posting period shall not be cumulated with previous posting periods in the context of such international operations of the same driver or another driver he replaces.


### 10. transport undertakings established in a non-member state shall not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a member state , including when performing transport operations under bilateral or multilateral agreements granting access to the union market or parts thereof. ### 10. transport undertakings established in a non-member state shall not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a member state. hence once this directive has entered into force , the union shall begin negotiations with the relevant third countries with a view to the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this directive.


### this directive shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union. ### this directive shall enter into force on [insert date 18 month after that of its publication in the official journal of the european union].


### 1. reaffirms the importance of programmes in the fields of education and culture and the need to provide adequate funding if they are to deliver on their increased ambitions , as well as to enable more participants to enjoy their benefits , particularly those with fewer opportunities; considers that cultural , educational and creative programmes can contribute to the eu’s goal of tackling global challenges such as climate change; ### 1. reaffirms the importance of programmes in the fields of education and culture and the need to provide adequate funding if they are to deliver on their increased ambitions , as well as to enable more participants to enjoy their benefits , particularly those with fewer opportunities or from remote regions; considers that cultural , educational and creative programmes have the capacity to both strengthen their social objectives with a special focus on inclusion while ensuring the level playing field , and can contribute to the eu’s goal of tackling global challenges such as economic growth , job creation and climate change;


### 1. calls for an ambitious 2021 budget that will enable the eu to rise to the external policy challenges and strive towards the goal of achieving strategic autonomy; ### 1. calls for an realistic 2021 budget that will enable the eu to meet the external policy challenges;


### 1. calls for an ambitious 2021 budget that will enable the eu to rise to the external policy challenges and strive towards the goal of achieving strategic autonomy; ### 1. calls for a lean , efficient , and limited 2021 budget that will enable the eu to rise to the external policy challenges;


### 2. stresses that eu transport policy is essential for europe’s economic , social and environmental development and its sustainability; strongly requests , therefore , that eu transport policy receive adequate and sufficient funding in order to secure growth , jobs and competitiveness in europe , including in the more remote geographical areas; requests additional investments in research and innovation , and in social and territorial cohesion; ### 2. stresses that eu transport policy is essential for europe’s economic , social and environmental development and its sustainability , and particularly for equal development opportunities for regions lagging behind and their territorial cohesion; strongly requests , therefore , that eu transport policy receive funding corresponding at least to the current level in order to secure growth , jobs and competitiveness in europe; stresses the importance of investments in research and innovation , and in social and territorial cohesion;


### 2. emphasises the need to increase the funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms , with a focus on the most committed partners; ### deleted


### 2. emphasises the need to increase the funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms , with a focus on the most committed partners; ### 2. emphasises the need to decrease the funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to have a balanced budget after brexit that does not increase the burden on net contributors;


### 2. emphasises the need to increase the funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms , with a focus on the most committed partners; ### 2. emphasises the need to monitor the funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood , with a focus on supporting the most committed partners;


### 3. underlines that the 2021 budget should reflect the priorities set out by parliament in its resolution of 14 november 2018 on the multiannual financial framework (mff) and that it should provide the necessary financing for both projects started under the current mff and for new projects based on the 2021-2027 mff; ### 3. underlines that the 2021 budget should reflect the priorities set out by parliament in its resolution of 14 november 2018 on the multiannual financial framework (mff) and that it must provide the necessary financing for both projects started under the current mff and for new projects based on the 2021-2027 mff;


### 3. underlines the value of creative europe in supporting the eu’s audiovisual , creative and cultural sectors; insists that funding levels match the ambition of the programme and that the 2021 budget be in line with the demand to double funding for creative europe under the next mff; ### 3. underlines the value of creative europe in supporting the eu’s audiovisual , creative and cultural sectors; insists that funding levels match the ambition of the programme and that the 2021 budget be in line with the demand to double funding for creative europe under the next mff; underlines that the creative and cultural industries (ccis) are an important part of the eu economy and their adequate funding will contribute not only for the necessary and needed cultural spread , but also for economic growth;


### 3. reiterates its support for funding dedicated to supporting human rights worldwide , with a particular focus on the protection of human rights defenders; highlights the importance of election observation missions and calls for an appropriate level of funding; ### 3. reiterates its support for a human rights policy that is both realistic and in the interests of the european union member states , and does not contradict the foreign policy interests of those european union member states:


### 3. reiterates its support for funding dedicated to supporting human rights worldwide , with a particular focus on the protection of human rights defenders; highlights the importance of election observation missions and calls for an appropriate level of funding; ### 3. reiterates its support for funding dedicated to supporting human rights worldwide , with a particular focus on the protection of human rights defenders , persons persecuted for their religious belief or those belonging to minorities; highlights the importance of election observation missions and calls for an appropriate level of funding;


### 4. believes eu transport financing should be aligned to the green deal’s regulatory requirements and that full alignment with the paris agreement should be guaranteed; ### 4. believes that green deal regulations will particularly affect the road transport sector and that eu transport financing should therefore be aligned accordingly;


### 5. reiterates that transport must contribute to achieving climate neutrality by 2050; ### 5. stresses that achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and the low-carbon transition will require huge financial investments and could consequently contribute to reducing the competitiveness of the entire sector;


### 5. reiterates that the new efi architecture should enhance coherence , accountability , efficiency and democratic oversight; emphasises the need for a greater role for the european parliament in the strategic steering of the new instruments; expects to be involved from an early stage in the (pre-)programming of the new instruments; ### 5. reiterates that the new efi architecture should enhance accountability , efficiency , and democratic oversight;


### 5. reiterates that the new efi architecture should enhance coherence , accountability , efficiency and democratic oversight; emphasises the need for a greater role for the european parliament in the strategic steering of the new instruments; expects to be involved from an early stage in the (pre-)programming of the new instruments; ### 5. reiterates that the new efi architecture should enhance coherence , accountability , efficiency and democratic oversight; emphasises the need for a role for the european parliament in the strategic steering of the new instruments; expects to be involved from an early stage in the (pre-)programming of the new instruments;


### 6. underlines , therefore , that appropriate funding for transport projects will be instrumental in accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility and in implementing the green deal’s legislative priorities through measures based on new technologies , boosting multimodal transport , the development of automated and connected multimodal mobility and an increase in the production and deployment of sustainable alternative fuels; ### 6. underlines , therefore , that appropriate funding for transport projects will be instrumental in accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility through measures based on new technologies , boosting multimodal transport , the development of automated and connected multimodal mobility and an increase in the production and deployment of sustainable alternative fuels;


### 9. strongly requests the introduction of a specific allocation for sustainable tourism to better reflect the importance of tourism in the eu economy and the role the eu can play in making it more sustainable; ### deleted


### 2. is concerned that in its internal spending review of the current union programmes , the eca found that gender equality had not been mainstreamed across the union budget in the same way as climate change or biodiversity and that instead , specific programmes , mainly those tackling employment and social issues , had been used to address discrimination based on gender; welcomes the court’s decision to examine gender mainstreaming in the unionbudget and to publish the audit report in the first quarter of 20211 ; ### 2. underlines that in its internal spending review of the current union programmes , the eca found that specific programmes , mainly those tackling employment and social issues , had been used to address discrimination based on gender; takes note of the court’s decision to examine possibility of further reinforcement of equality aspect in the union budget and to publish the audit report in the first quarter of 20211 ;


### 2. notes that the level of error was material for the spending areas that the court had identified as higher risk , including rural development , market measures , environment and climate action; points out , however , that the error rate of 2 ,7 % for rural development represents a considerable improvement on the situation in previous years; observes that high-risk expenditure mainly concerned reimbursement-based payments , for instance in the fields of cohesion and rural development , where union spending is managed by member states; understands that high-risk expenditure is often subject to complex rules and eligibility criteria; ### 2. notes that the level of error was material for the spending areas that the court had identified as higher risk , including rural development , market measures , environment and climate action; points out , however , that the error rate of 2 ,7 % for rural development represents a considerable improvement on the situation in previous years; welcomes the confirmation that the integrated administration and control system , and in particular the system for the identification of agricultural parcels , actively contributes to ensuring that direct aid payments are not affected by material error; observes that high-risk expenditure mainly concerned reimbursement-based payments , for instance in the fields of cohesion and rural development , where union spending is managed by member states; understands that high-risk expenditure is often subject to complex rules and eligibility criteria;


### 5. notes with satisfaction that , under the creative europe programme , 1 370 grant agreements were signed in 2019 , thus exceeding the commission’s target and making full use of the available budget appropriations; ### 5. notes with satisfaction that , under the creative europe programme , 1 370 grant agreements were signed in 2019 , thus exceeding the commission’s target and making full use of the available budget appropriations; recalls , in this regard , that a fair geographical distribution of grants is key to unlocking the full wealth of european culture;


### 7. calls on the commission and the education , audiovisual and culture executive agency (‘eacea’) to reduce bureaucratic burden by simplifying and adapting application processes to the target audiences in order to improve the accessibility of the programmes under their management. ### 7. calls on the commission and the education , audiovisual and culture executive agency (‘eacea’) to reduce bureaucratic burden by simplifying and adapting application processes to the target audiences in order to improve the accessibility of the programmes under their management; stresses that better synergies and cooperation with dg eac are needed to achieve a streamlined application , evaluation and management processes , which would improve the quality and variety of applications;


### 3. welcomes the fact that gender equality and mainstreaming has been introduced as one of the horizontal principles for union funds in the new multiannual financial framework (mff) for 2021-2027 , stipulating that gender equality and gender mainstreaming will now be prioritised in the mff; ### 3. welcomes the fact that equality between men and women has been introduced as one of the horizontal principles for union funds in the new multiannual financial framework (mff) for 2021-2027 , stipulating that equality aspect will now be prioritised in the mff;


### 3. is satisfied that the level of expenditure on direct payments , compared to the net ceilings laid down in regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 , have reached 99 % since 2017; notes that , for the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) , execution had reached a satisfactory rate at an average of 50 % of the total envelope by the end of 2019; ### 3. is satisfied that the level of expenditure on direct payments , compared to the net ceilings laid down in regulation (eu) no 1307/2013 , have reached 99 % since 2017; notes that , for the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) , execution had reached a satisfactory rate at an average of 50 % of the total envelope by the end of 2019; is concerned , at the same time , that the new requirements for sustainable farming , in particular with regard to the 2030 climate and environmental objectives , together with the reduction in the overall cap budget for 2021-2027 , may hamper the implementation of the budget under the european agricultural fund for rural development , especially in the early period of their implementation , and risk damaging the profitability for small farms in particular; stresses that the introduction of new cap implementation requirements must be followed by adequate funding at eu level;


### 4. points out that in 2019 , numerous young people signed up to the european solidarity corps and were deployed , showing their great interest in getting involved in solidarity work across europe; regrets that the take-up of traineeships and jobs under the european solidarity corps programme has been very low , with only 72 deployments between 2018 and 2020 , representing less than 1 % of total deployments; ### 4. points out that in 2019 , numerous young people signed up to the european solidarity corps and were deployed , showing their great interest in getting involved in solidarity work across europe; regrets that the take-up of traineeships and jobs under the european solidarity corps programme has been very low , with only 72 deployments between 2018 and 2020 , representing less than 1 % of total deployments; stresses the need to introduce a more balanced rate of deployments , in order to ensure that the european solidarity corps can truly offer a wealth of opportunities for young people;


### 4. calls on the commission to continue its efforts to strengthen the rule of law in the union; welcomes the fact that the new mff includes the rule of law conditionality for access to the union funds. ### 4. takes note of the fact that the new mff includes the rule of law conditionality for access to the union funds; emphasizes , however , that it's legitimate and exclusive purpose is to counter corruption and the fraudulent use of eu funds;.


### 1. notes that more than half of eu expenditure in 2019 may be considered as high-risk , including reimbursement-based payments for investments in the areas of cohesion and rural development; notes that the increase in the estimated rate of material error from 4 ,5 % in 2018 to 4 ,9 % in 2019 can result in auditors giving an adverse opinion on eu expenditure; ### 1. notes with concern that more than half of eu expenditure in 2019 may be considered as high-risk , including reimbursement-based payments for investments in the areas of cohesion and rural development; notes with concern that the increase in the estimated rate of material error from 4 ,5 % in 2018 to 4 ,9 % in 2019 can result in auditors giving an adverse opinion on eu expenditure;


### 1. notes that more than half of eu expenditure in 2019 may be considered as high-risk , including reimbursement-based payments for investments in the areas of cohesion and rural development; notes that the increase in the estimated rate of material error from 4 ,5 % in 2018 to 4 ,9 % in 2019 can result in auditors giving an adverse opinion on eu expenditure; ### 1. notes that the estimated error rate for the section 'cohesion' drops from 5% (for 2018) to 4.4% , which is in line with the downward trend of the error rate in this area (in 2015 and 2016 it was 5.2% and 4.8% respectively); recalls that for the 2000-2006 programming period , this section of the eu budget recorded a double digit error rate;


### 1. stresses that women’s rights and a gender equality perspective should be integrated and ensured into all policy areas; reiterates therefore its call for the implementation of gender budgeting at all stages of the budgetary process; ### 1. stresses that women’s rights and an equal opportunities perspective should be integrated and ensured into all policy areas , where it is deemed appropriate in practical terms of programming and implementation process;


### a. whereas gender equality is one of the values on which the european union is founded and the union is committed to promote gender mainstreaming in all of its actions as enshrined in article 8 tfeu; ### a. whereas equality between women and men is one of the core values of the european union and a horizontal principle the eu should pursue in all its actions as enshrined in article 8 tfeu;


### b. whereas this parliament has repeatedly asked the commission to promote and implement the use of gender mainstreaming , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments in all the union policy areas and the european court of auditors (eca) to incorporate a gender perspective into its reports on the implementation of the union budget; ### deleted


### 43. is concerned about weaknesses identified by the court in the management of established duties not yet collected by national authorities; notes that in the member states visited by the court there are particular delays in notifying customs debts (in poland) , late enforcement of the recovery of such debts (in belgium , germany and poland) , and insufficient documentation to confirm the correctness of duties booked in the accounts (in germany); ### 43. is concerned about weaknesses identified by the court in the management of established duties not yet collected by national authorities; notes that in the member states visited by the court there are particular delays in notifying customs debts , late enforcement of the recovery of such debts , and insufficient documentation to confirm the correctness of duties booked in the accounts;


### — having regard to its resolution of 25 october 2011 on mobility and inclusion of people with disabilities and the european disability strategy 2010-20206 , ### — having regard to its resolution of 25 october 2011 on mobility and inclusion of people with disabilities and the european disability strategy 2010-20206 and its resolution of 18 june 2020 on the european disability strategy post-2020 ,


### c. whereas the tourism value chain is complex and made up of the four key vectors of transport , accommodation , experience and intermediation , and whereas the success of the industry lies in the degree of influence between them; ### c. whereas the tourism value chain is complex and made up of the four key vectors of transport , accommodation , experience and intermediation , and an entrepreneurial ecosystem contributing to the tourist product , whereas the success of the industry lies in the degree of influence between them;


### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; ### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods and ensure interoperable testing and sanitary solutions on international and cross-border land transport carriers ;


### 5. urges the commission to introduce the eu hygiene certification seal as a european health security mark; ### deleted


### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; ### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative. the necessary resources to compensate the losses suffered by all operators in the tourism sector should be frontloaded and should finance investments with the objective of fostering the transition towards more sustainable tourism ecosystems.


### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; ### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the tourism and transport sectors in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative;


### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; ### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; takes the view that during this phase , when the focus must still be on the challenge of making a resumption of activity possible , the system of support payments , social safety nets and compensation should therefore continue to target the sectors facing the most serious problems; emphasises that , at the same time. strategies must be devised to win back international markets and restore flows of international tourists to destinations in the eu countries;


### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; ### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency , while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens;


### 15. calls on the commission to set up a european agency for tourism; ### deleted


### 16. notes that sustainable tourism should take into account current and future economic , social and environmental impact , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , the environment and local communities7; ### 16. notes that sustainable tourism should take into account current and future economic , social and environmental impact , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , the environment and local communities , and the economic actors involved , in particular micro-actors , such as those engaged in specifically local craft activities;


### 16. notes that sustainable tourism should take into account current and future economic , social and environmental impact , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , the environment and local communities7 ; ### 16. notes that sustainable tourism should take into account current and future economic , social and environmental impact , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , the environment and local communities , while setting up sustainable and flexible solutions for multimodal transport;


### 21. criticises the fact that the commission has not included tourism in the european data strategy , and calls on it to incorporate tourism in the governance framework for common data spaces , enabling tourism businesses to fully commit to innovation and digitalisation; ### 21. criticises the fact that the commission has not included tourism in the european data strategy , and calls on it to incorporate tourism in the governance framework for common data spaces , enabling tourism businesses to fully commit to innovation and digitalisation while regulating the activity of online booking platforms and booking platform intermediaries;


### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; ### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , increase investiments in the transition to cleaner fuels and sustainable collective transport services , improving railway connectivity at a regional , urban and local level , while enhancing the deployment of the digital platforms(“mobility as a service”) that guarantee the interoperability of ticketing systems on multimodal transport services;


### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; ### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , promote collective transport , and consider solutions to gradually improve the physical and digital infrastructure , i.e. investments into mobility hubs , interoperability of ticketing systems.


### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; ### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , like lng and cng , lithium-ion batteries , hydrogen , fuel cells and shore power , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems;


### 23. calls on the commission to present the results of the smart tourism destinations pilot project and outline how it intends to implement the scheme; ### 23. calls on the commission to present the results of the smart tourism destinations pilot project and outline how it intends to implement the scheme; points out that in this new context , the use of cultural centres such as museums , theatres , libraries , archaeological sites , together with the integration of european tourism policies with national and regional policies , the promotion of local excellence , of unesco sites , of archaeological , marine and nature parks and of villages , will be vital in order to increase attractiveness in terms of international tourism; notes that , precisely for these reasons , it is fundamental to implement local and regional tourism policies in order to highlight traditional local specialities (which could give fresh momentum to tourism) , encouraging the promotion of quality craftsmanship , especially if it is geared to gastronomy , knowledge and traditions; points out that it is only by making top-quality products highly recognisable that great demand from tourists will ensue;


### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonisation and digitalisation projects , and conditions for access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created; ### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to establish dedicated support for tourism digitalisation and decarbonisation projects , emphasising on the creation of local ecosystems , as proposed in the framework of the "farm-to-fork" strategy , and conditions for access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created;


### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonisation and digitalisation projects , and conditions for access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created; ### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to support accessibility , sustainability and digitalisation projects , and conditions for access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created;


### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport; ### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport. recalls the importance of modern seamless european ten-t networks and high-speed cross-border services across europe , in order to ensure that international collective sustainable transports are capable to deploy their potential in making tourism more sustainable and low emission during every season of the year. therefore , urges the commission to propose an ambitious plan to allow for the completion of the ten-t core networks with ertms by 2030.


### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport; ### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodal transport services , optimizing the synergies between national and regional rail infrastructures , smart and sustainable collective transport services , and local accommodation infrastructures for tourism exploiting the capability of the railways to reach all kinds of destinations;