### (43) in order to ensure an agile and effective response to such a semiconductor crisis , the commission should be empowered to activate the crisis stage by means of an implementing acts and for a predetermined duration period , taking into account the opinion of the european semiconductor board. the commission should assess the need for prolongation and prolong the duration of the crisis stage for a predetermined period , should such a necessity be ascertained , taking into account the opinion of the european semiconductor board. ### (43) in order to ensure an agile and effective response to such a semiconductor crisis , the commission should be empowered to activate the crisis stage by means of an implementing acts and for a predetermined duration period , taking into account the opinion of the european semiconductor board and relevant market stakeholders. the commission should assess the need for prolongation and prolong the duration of the crisis stage for a predetermined period , should such a necessity be ascertained , taking into account the opinion of the european semiconductor board and relevant market stakeholders.


### (44) close cooperation between the commission and the member states and coordination of any national measures taken with regard to the semiconductor supply chain is indispensable during the crisis stage with a view to addressing disruptions with the necessary coherence , resiliency and effectiveness. to this end , the european semiconductor board should hold extraordinary meetings as necessary. any measures taken should be strictly limited to the duration period of the crisis stage. ### (44) close cooperation between the commission and the member states and coordination of any national measures taken with regard to the semiconductor supply chain is indispensable during the crisis stage with a view to addressing disruptions with the necessary coherence , resiliency and effectiveness. to this end , the european semiconductor board should hold extraordinary meetings as necessary. any measures taken should be strictly limited to the duration period of the crisis stage and should be evidence based with quantified or , in the absence of sufficient information , duly estimated impact on the internal market.


### (53) when the crisis stage is activated , two or more member states could mandate the commission to aggregate demand and act on their behalf for their public procurement in the public interest , in accordance with existing union rules and procedures , leveraging its purchasing power. the mandate could authorise the commission to enter into agreements concerning the purchase of crisis-relevant products for certain critical sectors. the commission should assess for each request the utility , necessity and proportionality in consultation with the board. where it intends to not follow the request , it should inform the concerned member states and the board and give its reasons. furthermore , the participating member states should be entitled to appoint representatives to provide guidance and advice during the procurement procedures and in the negotiation of the purchasing agreements. the deployment and use of purchased products should remain within the remit of the participating member states. ### (53) when the crisis stage is activated , two or more member states could mandate the commission to aggregate demand and act on their behalf for their public procurement in the public interest , in accordance with existing union rules and procedures , leveraging its purchasing power. the mandate could authorise the commission to enter into agreements concerning the purchase of crisis-relevant products for certain critical sectors. the commission should assess for each request the utility , necessity and proportionality in consultation with the board. the commission should also assess and quantify the effectiveness of other available measures in order to limit the threat to the functioning of the internal market including critical entities. where it intends to not follow the request , it should inform the concerned member states and the board and publish its reasons. furthermore , the participating member states should be entitled to appoint representatives to provide guidance and advice during the procurement procedures and in the negotiation of the purchasing agreements. the deployment and use of purchased products should remain within the remit of the participating member states.


### setting up a coordination mechanism between the member states and the commission for monitoring the supply of semiconductors and crisis response to semiconductor shortages. ### setting up a coordination mechanism between the member states and the commission for monitoring the supply of semiconductors and crisis response to semiconductor shortages in the specific cases.


### setting up a coordination mechanism between the member states and the commission for monitoring the supply of semiconductors and crisis response to semiconductor shortages. ### setting up a coordination mechanism between the member states and the commission for monitoring the supply of semiconductors and crisis response to semiconductor shortages in the specific cases..


### (17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors , intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , that are affected by the semiconductor crisis or of strategic importance to remedy the semiconductor crisis or economic effects thereof; ### (17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors , intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , as well as services that are affected by the semiconductor crisis or of strategic importance to remedy the semiconductor crisis or economic effects thereof;


### (17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors , intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , that are affected by the semiconductor crisis or of strategic importance to remedy the semiconductor crisis or economic effects thereof; ### (17) ‘crisis-relevant product’ means semiconductors , intermediate products and raw materials required to produce semiconductors or intermediate products , that are affected by the semiconductor crisis or of crucial importance to remedy the semiconductor crisis;


### monitoring and alerting ### monitoring and alerting of semiconductor crisis


### member states shall carry out regular monitoring of the semiconductor value chain. in particular , they shall: ### when member states receive relevant and reliable information about warning indicators identified pursuant to article 16 , they shall carry out monitoring of the semiconductor value chain. in particular , they shall:


### monitor early warning indicators identified pursuant to article 16; ### encourage relevant stakeholders to monitor and inform them about early warning indicators identified pursuant to article 16;


### member states shall provide relevant findings to the european semiconductor board in the form of regular updates. ### member states shall provide relevant findings to the european semiconductor board.


### 2. member states shall invite the main users of semiconductors and other relevant stakeholders to provide information regarding significant fluctuations in demand and known disruptions of their supply chain. to facilitate the exchange of information , member states shall provide for a mechanism and administrative set-up for these updates. ### 2. member states shall encourage the main users of semiconductors and other relevant stakeholders to provide information regarding significant fluctuations in demand and known disruptions of their supply chain. to facilitate the exchange of information , member states shall provide for a mechanism and administrative set-up for this information.


### 3. national competent authorities designated pursuant to article 26(1) may request information from representative organisations of undertakings or individual undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain where necessary and proportionate for the purpose of paragraph 1. national competent authorities in such case will pay particular attention to smes to minimise administrative burden resulting from the request and will privilege digital solutions for obtaining such information. any information obtained pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated in compliance with the confidentiality obligations set out in article 27. ### 3. national competent authorities designated pursuant to article 26(1) may request information from representative organisations of undertakings or individual undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain where necessary and proportionate for the purpose of paragraph 1. national competent authorities in such case shall pay particular attention to smes to minimise administrative burden resulting from the request and shall privilege digital solutions for obtaining such information. any information obtained pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated in compliance with the confidentiality obligations set out in article 27. provision of such information shall be voluntary.


### 3. national competent authorities designated pursuant to article 26(1) may request information from representative organisations of undertakings or individual undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain where necessary and proportionate for the purpose of paragraph 1. national competent authorities in such case will pay particular attention to smes to minimise administrative burden resulting from the request and will privilege digital solutions for obtaining such information. any information obtained pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated in compliance with the confidentiality obligations set out in article 27. ### 3. national competent authorities designated pursuant to article 26(1) may request information from representative organisations of undertakings or individual undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain where necessary and proportionate for the purpose of paragraph 1. national competent authorities in such case will pay particular attention to smes to minimise administrative burden resulting from the request and will privilege digital solutions for obtaining such information. any information obtained pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated in compliance with the confidentiality obligations set out in article 27. provision of such information shall be voluntary.


### 4. where a member state becomes aware of a potential semiconductor crisis , a significant fluctuation in demand or has concrete and reliable information of any other risk factor or event materialising , it shall immediately alert the commission (‘early warning’). ### 4. where a member state becomes aware of a potentially considerable semiconductor crisis , a significant fluctuation in demand or has concrete and reliable information of any other risk factor or event materialising , it may alert the commission (‘early warning’).


### 4. where a member state becomes aware of a potential semiconductor crisis , a significant fluctuation in demand or has concrete and reliable information of any other risk factor or event materialising , it shall immediately alert the commission (‘early warning’). ### 4. where a member state becomes aware of a potentially considerable semiconductor crisis , a significant fluctuation in demand or has concrete and reliable information of any other risk factor or event materialising , it shall alert the commission (‘early warning’).


### (2) discussing whether it may be appropriate , necessary and proportionate for member states to jointly purchase semiconductors , intermediate products or raw materials affected or at threat of being affected by a potential semiconductor crisis (‘coordinated procurement’); ### (2) in case of threatening the functioning of critical entities , discussing whether it may be appropriate , necessary and proportionate for member states to jointly purchase semiconductors , intermediate products or raw materials affected or at threat of being affected by a potential semiconductor crisis (‘coordinated procurement’);


### enter into consultations or cooperation , on behalf of the union , with relevant third countries with a view to seeking cooperative solutions to address supply chain disruptions , in compliance with international obligations. this may involve , where appropriate , coordination in relevant international fora. ### in case of threatening the functioning of critical entities , enter into consultations or cooperation , on behalf of the union , with relevant third countries with a view to seeking cooperative solutions to address supply chain disruptions , in compliance with international obligations. this may involve , where appropriate , coordination in relevant international fora. the commission shall assess different measures and find a solution to address supply chain disruption risks threatening the functioning of critical entities not later than 4 months after obtaining such information.


### 1. the commission shall , after consulting the european semiconductor board , assess risks that may disrupt , compromise or negatively affect the supply of semiconductors (union risk assessment). in the union risk assessment , the commission shall identify early warning indicators. ### 1. the commission shall , after consulting the european semiconductor board , assess risks that may disrupt , compromise or negatively affect the supply of semiconductors (union risk assessment). in the union risk assessment , the commission shall identify early warning indicators and shall publish them until [6 months after entering into force of this regulation]..


### 1. the commission shall , after consulting the european semiconductor board , assess risks that may disrupt , compromise or negatively affect the supply of semiconductors (union risk assessment). in the union risk assessment , the commission shall identify early warning indicators. ### 1. the commission shall , after consulting the european semiconductor board , assess risks that may disrupt , compromise or negatively affect the supply of semiconductors (union risk assessment). in the union risk assessment , the commission shall identify early warning indicators and it shall publish those indicators and keep them publicly available until [6 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation].


### 3. when monitoring the semiconductor value chain pursuant to article 15 , member states shall monitor the early warning indicators identified by the commission. ### 3. when assessing information about the semiconductor value chain pursuant to article 15 , member states shall monitor the early warning indicators identified by the commission.


### 1. member states shall identify key market actors along the semiconductor supply chains in their national territory , taking into account the following elements: ### 1. member states shall identify relevant critical entities relying on semiconductors and other key market actors along the semiconductor supply chains in their national territory , taking into account the following elements:


### the impact a disruption of supply of the service or good provided by the market actor may have on the union’s semiconductor supply chain and dependent markets. ### the impact a disruption of supply of the service or good provided by the market actor may have on the union’s semiconductor supply chain.


### 3. before the expiry of the duration for which the crisis stage was activated , the commission shall , after consulting the european semiconductor board , assess whether the activation of the crisis stage should be prolonged. where the assessment concludes that a prolongation is appropriate , the commission may prolong the activation by means of implementing acts. the duration of the prolongation shall be specified in the implementing acts adopted in accordance with article 33(2). the commission may repeatedly decide to prolong the activation of the crisis stage where this is appropriate. ### 3. before the expiry of the duration for which the crisis stage was activated , the commission shall , after consulting the european semiconductor board , assess whether the activation of the crisis stage should be prolonged. where the assessment including quantified evidence and cost-benefit analysis concludes that a prolongation is appropriate , the commission may prolong the activation by means of implementing acts. a special attention shall be paid to a possible distortion of market competition and avoiding unnecessary isolation of the eu market and businesses. the assessment shall be made publicly available , taking into account the professional or other relevant secrecy. the duration and reason of the prolongation shall be specified in the implementing acts adopted in accordance with article 33(2). the commission may repeatedly decide to prolong the activation of the crisis stage where this is appropriate.


### 3. before the expiry of the duration for which the crisis stage was activated , the commission shall , after consulting the european semiconductor board , assess whether the activation of the crisis stage should be prolonged. where the assessment concludes that a prolongation is appropriate , the commission may prolong the activation by means of implementing acts. the duration of the prolongation shall be specified in the implementing acts adopted in accordance with article 33(2). the commission may repeatedly decide to prolong the activation of the crisis stage where this is appropriate. ### 3. before the expiry of the duration for which the crisis stage was activated , the commission shall , after consulting the european semiconductor board , assess whether the activation of the crisis stage should be prolonged. where the assessment , including quantified evidence and cost-benefit analysis , concludes that a prolongation is appropriate , the commission may prolong the activation by means of implementing acts. special attention shall be paid to a possible distortion of market competition and avoiding unneccessary isolation of the union's market and businesses. the assessment shall be made publicly available , taking into account the professional or other relevant secrecy. the duration and reason of the prolongation shall be specified in the implementing acts adopted in accordance with article 33(2). the commission may repeatedly decide to prolong the activation of the crisis stage where this is appropriate.


### 4. during the crisis stage , the commission shall , upon request from a member state or on its own initiative , convene extraordinary meetings of the european semiconductor board as necessary. member states shall work closely with the commission and coordinate any national measures taken with regard to the semiconductor supply chain within the european semiconductor board. ### 4. before and during the confirmed crisis stage , the commission shall , upon request from a member state or on its own initiative , convene extraordinary meetings of the european semiconductor board as necessary. member states shall work closely with the commission and coordinate any national measures taken with regard to the semiconductor supply chain within the european semiconductor board.


### 5. upon expiry of the duration for which the crisis stage is activated , the measures taken in accordance with articles 20 , 21 and 22 shall cease to apply. the commission shall review the union risk assessment pursuant to article 16(2) no later than six months after the expiry of the duration of the crisis stage. ### 5. upon expiry of the duration for which the crisis stage is activated , the measures taken in accordance with articles 20 , 21 and 22 shall cease to apply. the commission shall review the union risk assessment pursuant to article 16(2) no later than six months after the expiry of the duration of the crisis stage. the result of such review shall be published.


### 1. where the crisis stage is activated and where appropriate in order to address the semiconductor crisis in the union , the commission shall take the measure provided for in article 20 under the conditions laid down therein. in addition , the commission may take the measures provided for in article 21 or article 22 , or both , under the conditions laid down therein. ### 1. where the crisis stage is activated and where appropriate in order to address the semiconductor crisis in the union , the commission shall take the proportionate measure provided for in article 20 under the conditions laid down therein.


### 2. the commission may , after consulting the european semiconductor board , limit the measures provided for in articles 21 and 22 to certain critical sectors the operation of which is disturbed or under threat of disturbance on account of the semiconductor crisis. ### 2. the commission shall limit the measures provided for in articles 21 and 22 to certain critical sectors the operation of which is disturbed or under threat of disturbance on account of the semiconductor crisis.


### assess the impact of the possible imposition of protective measures , including in particular whether the market situation corresponds to a significant shortage of an essential product pursuant to regulation 2015/479 and provide an opinion to the commission; ### assess and , quantify or , in the absence of sufficient information , duly estimate the impact of the possible imposition of protective measures , including in particular whether the market situation corresponds to a significant shortage of an essential product pursuant to regulation 2015/479 and provide an opinion to the commission;


### 4. the use of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and restricted to what is necessary for addressing serious disruptions of vital societal functions or economic activities in the union and must be in the best interest of the union. the use of these measures shall avoid placing disproportionate administrative burden on smes. ### 4. the use of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and restricted to what is necessary for addressing serious disruptions of critical entities or other vital societal functions in the union and must be in the best interest of the union. the use of these measures shall avoid placing disproportionate administrative burden on smes.


### 5. the commission shall regularly inform the european parliament and the council of any measures taken in accordance with paragraph 1 and explain the reasons of its decision. ### 5. the commission shall regularly inform the european parliament and the council of any measures taken in accordance with paragraph 1 and explain the reasons of its decision while taking into account the professional or other relevant secrecy.


### 5. the commission shall regularly inform the european parliament and the council of any measures taken in accordance with paragraph 1 and explain the reasons of its decision. ### 5. the commission shall regularly inform the european parliament and the council of any measures taken in accordance with paragraph 1 , explain and publish the reasons of its decision while taking into account the professional or other relevant secrecy requirements.


### 1. the commission may , upon the request of two or more member states , establish a mandate to act as a central purchasing body on behalf of the participating member states (‘participating member states’) for their public procurement of crisis-relevant products for certain critical sectors (‘common purchasing’). ### 1. the commission may , upon the request of two or more member states , establish a mandate to act as a central purchasing body on behalf of the participating member states (‘participating member states’) for their public procurement of crisis-relevant products for certain critical sectors (‘common purchasing’). common purchasing shall be exclusively used to adress supply chain shortages leading to the semiconductor crisis.


### 2. the commission shall , in consultation with the european semiconductor board , assess the utility , necessity and proportionality of the request. where the commission intends not to follow the request , it shall inform the member states concerned and the european semiconductor board and give reasons for its refusal. ### 2. the commission shall , in consultation with the european semiconductor board , assess the utility , necessity and proportionality of the request. where the commission intends not to follow the request , it shall inform the member states concerned and the european semiconductor board and give and publish reasons for its refusal.


### 2. the commission shall , in consultation with the european semiconductor board , assess the utility , necessity and proportionality of the request. where the commission intends not to follow the request , it shall inform the member states concerned and the european semiconductor board and give reasons for its refusal. ### 2. the commission shall , in consultation with the european semiconductor board , assess the utility , necessity and proportionality of the request. where the commission intends not to follow the request , it shall inform the member states concerned and the european semiconductor board and publish the reasons for its refusal.


### 3. the commission shall draw up a proposal for a framework agreement to be signed by the participating member states. this framework agreement shall organise in detail the common purchasing referred to in paragraph 1. ### 3. the commission shall draw up a proposal for a framework agreement to be signed by the participating member states. this framework agreement shall explain in detail the possibility of common purchasing referred to in paragraph 1 , including acceptable justifications for its use and liabilities to be assumed by the commission.


### 4. procurement under this regulation shall be carried out by the commission in accordance with the rules set out in the financial regulation for its own procurement. the commission may have the ability and responsibility , on behalf of all participating member states , to enter into contracts with economic operators , including individual producers of crisis-relevant products , concerning the purchase of such products or concerning the advance financing of the production or the development of such products in exchange for a priority right to the result. ### 4. procurement under this regulation shall be carried out by the commission in accordance with the rules set out in the financial regulation . the commission may have the ability , on behalf of all participating member states , to enter into contracts with economic operators , including individual producers of crisis-relevant products , concerning the purchase , the advanced financing of the production or the development of such products in exchange for priority access to the result.


### 5. where the procurement of crisis-relevant products includes financing from the union budget , specific conditions may be set out in specific agreements with economic operators. ### 5. where the procurement of crisis-relevant products includes financing from the union budget , specific conditions may be set out in specific agreements with economic operators. the contracts shall be publicly available.


### 6. the commission shall carry out the procurement procedures and conclude the contracts with economic operators on behalf of the participating member states. the commission shall invite the participating member states to appoint representatives to take part in the preparation of the procurement procedures. the deployment and use of the purchased products shall remain the responsibility of the participating member states. ### 6. the commission shall carry out the procurement procedures and conclude the contracts with economic operators on behalf of the participating member states not later than five months after receiving the request stated in paragraph 1 of this article. the commission shall invite the participating member states to appoint representatives to take part in the preparation of the procurement procedures. the deployment and use of the purchased products shall remain the responsibility of the participating member states.


### 4. each member state shall notify the commission of the designation of the national competent authority and , where applicable , the reasons for designating more than one national competent authority , and the national single point of contact , including their precise tasks and responsibilities under this regulation , their contact information and any subsequent changes thereto. ### 4. each member state shall notify the commission of the designation of the national competent authority not later than 60 days after entering into force of this regulation and , where applicable , the reasons for designating more than one national competent authority , and the national single point of contact , including their precise tasks and responsibilities under this regulation , their contact information and any subsequent changes thereto.


### 4. each member state shall notify the commission of the designation of the national competent authority and , where applicable , the reasons for designating more than one national competent authority , and the national single point of contact , including their precise tasks and responsibilities under this regulation , their contact information and any subsequent changes thereto. ### 4. each member state shall notify the commission of the designation of the national competent authority not later than 60 days after the date of entry into force of this regulation and , where applicable , the reasons for designating more than one national competent authority , and the national single point of contact , including their precise tasks and responsibilities under this regulation , their contact information and any subsequent changes thereto.


### 6. member states shall ensure that national competent authorities , whenever appropriate , and in accordance with union and national law , consult and cooperate with other relevant national authorities , as well as with relevant interested parties. the commission shall facilitate the exchange of experience between national competent authorities. ### 6. member states shall ensure that national competent authorities , whenever appropriate , and in accordance with union and national law , consult and cooperate with other relevant national authorities , as well as with relevant interested parties. the commission shall facilitate the regular exchange of experience between national competent authorities.


### (48) in order to ensure that critical sectors can continue to operate in a time of crisis and when necessary and proportionate for this purpose , integrated production facilities and open eu foundries could be obliged by the commission to accept and prioritise orders of crisis-relevant products. this obligation may also be extended to semiconductor manufacturing facilities which have accepted such possibility in the context of receiving public support. the decision on a priority rated order should be taken in accordance with all applicable union legal obligations , having regard to the circumstances of the case. the priority rating obligation should take precedence over any performance obligation under private or public law while it should have regard for the legitimate aims of the undertakings and the cost and effort required for any change in production sequence. undertakings may be subject to penalties if they fail to comply with the obligation for priority rated orders. ### (48) in order to ensure that critical sectors can continue to operate in a time of crisis and when necessary and proportionate for this purpose , integrated production facilities and open eu foundries could be obliged by the commission to accept and prioritise orders of crisis-relevant products.


### 1. the general objective of the initiative is to support large-scale technological capacity building and innovation throughout the union to enable development and deployment of cutting-edge and next generation semiconductor and quantum technologies that will reinforce the union advanced design , systems integration and chips production capabilities , as well as contribute to the achievement of the twin digital and green transition. ### 1. the general objective of the initiative is to support large-scale technological capacity building and innovation throughout the union to enable development and deployment of cutting-edge and next generation semiconductor and quantum technologies that will demonstrably and quantifiably prove the added value of the investment for the union citizens , in sectors where no private alternative of funding exists , reinforce the union advanced design , systems integration and chips production capabilities , as well as contribute to the achievement of the twin digital and green transition.


### 1. where necessary and proportionate to ensure the operation of all or certain critical sectors , the commission may oblige integrated production facilities and open eu foundries to accept and prioritise an order of crisis-relevant products (‘priority rated order’). the obligation shall take precedence over any performance obligation under private or public law. ### 1. where necessary and proportionate to ensure the operation of all or certain critical sectors , the commission may oblige integrated production facilities and open eu foundries to accept and prioritise an order of crisis-relevant products (‘priority rated order’). such an obligation shall not compromise the free market or european companies' business practices.


### 3. when a semiconductor undertaking established in the union is subject to a third country priority rated order measure , it shall inform the commission. should that obligation significantly impact the operation of certain critical sectors , the commission may oblige that undertaking to accept and prioritise orders of crisis relevant products in line with paragraph 4 , 5 and 6. ### 3. when a semiconductor undertaking established in the union is subject to a third country priority rated order measure , it may inform the commission. should that obligation significantly impact the operation of certain critical sectors , the commission may oblige that undertaking to accept and prioritise orders of crisis relevant products in line with paragraph 4 , 5 and 6.


### 4. the obligations under paragraph 1 , 2 and 3 shall be enacted by the commission via decision. the decision shall be taken in accordance with all applicable union legal obligations , having regard to the circumstances of the case , including the principles of necessity and proportionality. the decision shall in particular have regard for the legitimate aims of the undertaking concerned and the cost and effort required for any change in production sequence. in its decision , the commission shall state the legal basis of the priority rated order , fix the time-limit within which the order is to be performed , and , where applicable , specify the product and quantity , and state the penalties provided for in article 28 for non-compliance with the obligation. the priority rated order shall be placed at fair and reasonable price. ### 4. the obligations under paragraph 1 , 2 and 3 shall be enacted by the commission via consultation with the undertaking concerned. the decision shall be taken in accordance with all applicable union legal obligations , having regard to the circumstances of the case , including the principles of necessity and proportionality. the decision shall in particular have regard for the legitimate aims and circumstances of the undertaking concerned , as well as a complete analysis of the cost and effort required to change the production sequence. in its arguments to enact a priority order obligation , the commission shall state the legal basis for the priority rated order , set a desirable deadline , and , where applicable , specify the product and quantity. the priority rated order shall be placed at fair and reasonable price.


### (22) it is important that integrated production facilities and open eu foundries are not subject to extraterritorial application of public service obligations imposed by third countries that could undermine their ability to use their infrastructure , software , services , facilities , assets , resources , intellectual property or knowhow needed to fulfil the obligation on priority rated orders under this regulation , which they would have to guarantee. ### (22) it is important that integrated production facilities and open eu foundries are not subject to extraterritorial application of public service obligations imposed by third countries that could undermine their ability to use their infrastructure , software , services , facilities , assets , resources , intellectual property or knowhow needed to fulfil the obligation on priority rated orders under this regulation.


### (23) in light of the fast development of semiconductor technologies and to strengthen the future industrial competitiveness of the union , integrated production facilities and open eu foundries should commit to continued and efficient investment into the next generations of semiconductors , including by testing and experimenting new developments through priority access to the pilot lines set up by the chips for europe initiative , without prejudice to effective access by others. ### (23) in light of the fast development of semiconductor technologies and to strengthen the future industrial competitiveness of the union , integrated production facilities and open eu foundries should commit to continued and efficient investment into the next generations of semiconductors , including by testing and experimenting new developments through priority access to the pilot lines set up by the chips for europe initiative.


### (3) providing support to integrated production facilities and open eu foundries through priority access to the new pilot lines. ### (3) providing support to integrated production facilities and open eu foundries through the possibility of priority access to the new pilot lines.


### its establishment and operation have a clear positive impact on the union’s semiconductor value chain with regard to ensuring the security of supply and increasing qualified workforce; ### its positive impact on the union’s semiconductor value chain , has been assessed within the state aid balance test on the positive side;


### it guarantees not to be subject to the extraterritorial application of public service obligations of third countries in a way that may undermine the undertaking’s ability to comply with the obligations set out in article 21(1) and commits to inform the commission when such obligation arises; ### it guarantees not to be subject to the extraterritorial application of public service obligations of third countries in a way that may undermine the undertaking’s ability to comply with the obligations set out in article 21(1) and commits to inform the commission when such obligation arises; the european semiconductor board and the commission shall enter into intergovernmental dialogue and consultation through the structures of the european semiconductor board in order to facilitate a resolution of any conflicts of interest or inconsistencies within existing contractual obligations.


### it commits to invest in the next generation of chips. ### it commits to invest in the next generation of chips and in projects that are highly ambitious , aimed at developing technologies and processes that go beyond current technology and allow for major improvements in performance , safety and security , in line with the needs and aims of the union's digital transformation , giving due consideration to ongoing and planned r&d&i activities and projects.


### it commits to invest in the next generation of chips. ### deleted


### 3. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) , the integrated production facility shall have priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). any such priority access shall be without prejudice to effective access to the pilot lines by other interested undertakings. ### 3. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) , the integrated production facility may be granted priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). any such priority access shall be without prejudice to effective access to the pilot lines by other interested undertakings.


### 3. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) , the integrated production facility shall have priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). any such priority access shall be without prejudice to effective access to the pilot lines by other interested undertakings. ### deleted


### its establishment and operation have a clear positive impact on the union’s semiconductor value chain with regard to ensuring the security of supply and increasing qualified workforce , taking into account in particular the extent to which it offers front-end or back-end , or both , production capacity to undertakings not related to the facility , if there is sufficient demand; ### its positive impact on the eu’s semiconductor value chain , has been assessed within the state aid balance test on the positive side;


### 4. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) , the open eu foundry shall have priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). any such priority access shall be without prejudice to effective access to the pilot lines by other interested undertakings. ### 4. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) , the open eu foundry may be granted priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). any such priority access shall be without prejudice to effective access to the pilot lines by other interested undertakings.


### 4. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) , the open eu foundry shall have priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). any such priority access shall be without prejudice to effective access to the pilot lines by other interested undertakings. ### deleted


### 7. national competent authorities designated pursuant to article 26(1) shall map undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain in their national territory , including non-confidential information on the services or goods , and contact information. they shall notify this list and any subsequent update to the commission. the commission may issue guidance , after consulting the european semiconductor board , to further specify the information to be gathered and define the technical specifications and formats. ### 7. national competent authorities designated pursuant to article 26(1) may map undertakings operating along the semiconductor supply chain in their national territory , including non-confidential information on the services or goods , and contact information. they may notify this list and any subsequent update to the commission. the commission may issue guidance , after consulting the european semiconductor board , to further specify the information to be gathered and define the technical specifications and formats.


### 1. a semiconductor crisis shall be considered to occur when there are serious disruptions in the supply of semiconductors leading to significant shortages , which: ### 1. a semiconductor crisis shall be considered to occur when there are serious long-term or structural disruptions in the supply of semiconductors threatening the functioning of critical sectors.


### entail significant delays or significant negative effects on one or more important economic sectors in the union , or ### deleted


### prevent the supply , repair and maintenance of essential products used by critical sectors. ### deleted


### 2. the request for information shall state its legal basis , be proportionate in terms of the granularity and volume of the data and frequency of access to the data requested , have regard for the legitimate aims of the undertaking and the cost and effort required to make the data available , and set out the time limit within which the information is to be provided. it shall also indicate the penalties provided for in article 28. ### 2. the request for information shall be voluntary state its legal basis , be proportionate in terms of the granularity and volume of the data and frequency of access to the data requested , have regard for the legitimate aims of the undertaking and the cost and effort required to make the data available , and set out the time limit within which the information is to be provided.


### 3. the owners of the undertakings or their representatives and , in the case of legal persons , companies or firms , or associations having no legal personality , the persons authorised to represent them by law or by their constitution shall supply the information requested on behalf of the undertaking or the association of undertakings concerned. lawyers duly authorised to act may supply the information on behalf of their clients. the latter shall remain fully responsible if the information supplied is incomplete , incorrect or misleading. ### 3. the owners of the undertakings or their representatives and , in the case of legal persons , companies or firms , or associations having no legal personality , the persons authorised to represent them by law or by their constitution may supply the information requested on behalf of the undertaking or the association of undertakings concerned. lawyers duly authorised to act may supply the information on behalf of their clients. the latter may remain fully responsible if the information supplied is incomplete , incorrect or misleading.


### 4. should an undertaking supply incorrect , incomplete or misleading information in response to a request made pursuant to this article , or not supply the information within the prescribed time limit , it shall be subject to fines set in accordance with article 28. ### deleted


### [...] ### deleted


### if the undertaking is unable to perform the priority rated order on account of insufficient production capability or production capacity , even under preferential treatment of the order; ### if the undertaking is unable to perform the priority rated order on account of insufficient production capability or production capacity;


### if acceptance of the order would place an unreasonable economic burden and entail particular hardship for the undertaking. ### if acceptance of the order would place an unreasonable burden and entail particular hardship for the undertaking.


### (49) the undertaking concerned should be obliged to accept and prioritise a priority rated order. in exceptional and duly justified cases , the undertaking could request the commission to review the imposed obligation. this applies either where the facility is unable to fulfil the order even if prioritised , be it due to insufficient production capability or production capacity , or because this would place an unreasonable economic burden and entail particular hardship on the facility. ### (49) the commission may choose to oblige an undertaking to prioritise a priority rated order. the undertaking could request the commission review the imposed obligation. this applies either where the facility is unable to fulfil the order even if prioritised , be it due to insufficient production capability or capacity , or because this would place an unreasonable economic burden on the facility.


### (50) under the exceptional circumstance that an undertaking operating along the semiconductor supply chain in the union receives a priority rated order request from a third country , it should inform the commission of this request , so as to inform an assessment of whether , if there is a significant impact on the security of supply to critical sectors , and the other requirements of necessity , proportionality and legality are satisfied in the circumstances of the case , the commission should likewise enact a priority rated order obligation. ### (50) under the exceptional circumstance that an undertaking operating along the semiconductor supply chain in the union receives a priority rated order request from a third country , it may inform the commission of this request. this may trigger the commission to undergo an assessment of whether there is a significant impact on the security of supply to critical sectors , as well as whether the other requirements of necessity , proportionality and legality are met to enact a priority order obligation.


### (51) in light of the importance to ensure the security of supply to critical sectors that perform vital societal functions , compliance with the obligation to perform a priority rated order should not entail liability for damages towards third parties for any breach of contractual obligations that may result from the necessary temporary changes of the operational processes of the concerned manufacturer , limited to the extent the violation of contractual obligations was necessary for compliance with the mandated prioritisation. undertakings potentially within scope of a priority rated order should anticipate this possibility in the conditions of their commercial contracts. without prejudice to the applicability of other provisions , the liability for defective products , as provided for by council directive 85/374/eec of 25 july 198562 , is not affected by this liability exemption. ### (51) in light of the importance to ensure the security of supply to critical sectors that perform vital societal functions , compliance with the obligation to perform a priority rated order should not entail liability for damages towards third parties for any breach of contractual obligations that may result from the necessary temporary changes of the operational processes of the concerned manufacturer , limited to the extent the violation of contractual obligations was necessary for compliance with the mandated prioritisation. undertakings falling within the scope of potentially being asked to fulfil a priority rated order should anticipate this possibility in the conditions of their commercial contracts. without prejudice to the applicability of other provisions , the liability for defective products , as provided for by council directive 85/374/eec of 25 july 198562 , is not affected by this liability exemption.


### it qualifies as a first-of-a-kind facility; ### deleted


### 5. the undertaking concerned shall be obliged to accept and prioritise a priority rated order. the undertaking may request the commission to review the priority rated order where it considers it to be duly justified based on one of the following grounds: ### 5. the undertaking concerned may request the commission to review the priority rated order on one of the following grounds:


### 6. where an undertaking is obliged to accept and prioritise a priority rated order , it shall not be liable for any breach of contractual obligations that is required to comply with the priority rated orders. the liability shall be excluded only to the extent the violation of contractual obligations was necessary for compliance with the mandated prioritisation. ### 6. where an undertaking accepts and prioritise a priority rated order , it shall not be liable for any breach of contractual obligations that is required to comply with the priority rated orders. the liability shall be excluded only to the extent that the violation of contractual obligations was necessary for compliance with the mandated prioritisation.


### proven experience of the applicant in installing and operating similar facilities; ### deleted


### article 13 ### deleted


### 1. welcomes the new eu action plan on critical raw materials and stresses that eu trade policy can play a key role as a vehicle for improving eu access to these materials; notes that the covid-19 outbreak has exposed the lack of resilience of global value chains for certain key products , showing the need for more robust and resilient supply chains for critical raw materials; ### 1. welcomes the new eu action plan on critical raw materials and stresses that eu trade policy can play a key role as a vehicle for improving eu access to these materials; notes that the green transition and covid-19 outbreak have exposed the lack of resilience of global value chains for certain key products , showing the need for more robust and resilient supply chains for critical raw materials;


### 1. recalls its demand in its resolution of 10 february 2021 on the new circular economy action plan1 for binding eu reduction targets for primary raw materials use; requests that the commission include all possible options to minimise resource consumption in its demand scenarios for critical raw materials (crm); ### 1. requests that the commission devise cost-effective options to meet the demand for critical raw materials (crm) , so as not to affect economic activity disproportionately , and take due account of environmental aspects; notes that this applies in particular to the electromobility and battery technology promoted by the green deal;


### 1. recalls its demand in its resolution of 10 february 2021 on the new circular economy action plan1 for binding eu reduction targets for primary raw materials use; requests that the commission include all possible options to minimise resource consumption in its demand scenarios for critical raw materials (crm); ### 1. recalls its demand in its resolution of 10 february 2021 on the new circular economy action plan[1] for eu realistic reduction targets for primary raw materials use; requests that the commission include all possible options to minimise resource consumption in its demand scenarios for critical raw materials (crm);


### 1. considers that waste collection and product design are ‘low hanging fruit’ strategies to increase crm supply; notes that crm substitution , while having its limits in product efficiency , is an inherent goal of industry because of high prices and dependency; ### 1. considers that waste collection and product design are ‘low hanging fruit’ strategies to decrease crm demand; notes that crm substitution , while having its limits in product efficiency , is an inherent goal of industry because of high prices and dependency;


### 2. notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the eu is highly reliant on non-eu countries for critical raw materials , making diversified sourcing essential to increase the eu’s security of supply; calls , therefore , on the commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible , and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in europe , particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non-eu producer countries; ### 2. notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the eu is highly reliant on non-eu countries for critical raw materials , making diversified sourcing essential to increase the eu’s security of supply; calls , therefore , on the commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible , and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in europe , particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non-eu producer countries; considers products' life-cycle extension and recycling , as well as research for synthetic alternatives , to provide the solutions to the critical raw materials scarcity;


### 2. notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the eu is highly reliant on non-eu countries for critical raw materials , making diversified sourcing essential to increase the eu’s security of supply; calls , therefore , on the commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible , and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in europe , particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non-eu producer countries; ### 2. notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the eu is highly reliant on non-eu countries for critical raw materials , making diversified sourcing essential to increase the eu’s security of supply; calls , therefore , on the commission to strengthen domestic sourcing of raw materials and diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible , and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in europe , particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non-eu producer countries;


### 2. notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the eu is highly reliant on non-eu countries for critical raw materials , making diversified sourcing essential to increase the eu’s security of supply; calls , therefore , on the commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible , and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in europe , particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non-eu producer countries; ### 2. notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the eu is highly reliant on non-eu countries for critical raw materials , making diversified sourcing essential to increase the eu’s security of supply; for a short-term solution , calls on the commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible , and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in europe , particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non-eu producer countries;


### 2. asks the commission to set ambitious product design requirements for easy removal of crms; calls for ambitious minimum recycled crm content targets; requests that the commission propose new collection schemes to increase collection rates of waste products containing crms; asks the commission to propose dedicated recycling targets for crms , by extending the approach suggested in the proposal for a regulation on batteries and waste batteries (com(2020)0798) to other product groups; ### 2. asks the commission to set ambitious product design requirements for easy removal of crms; calls for ambitious minimum recycled crm content targets;


### 3. calls on the commission and the european raw materials alliance to prioritise crm extraction from existing mines and waste dumps over new mining; requests that the commission assess whether current due diligence and environment rules are sufficient to guarantee minimal environmental impact of potential new mining projects in the eu; ### 3. calls on the commission and the european raw materials alliance to prioritise crm extraction from existing mines over new mining; requests that the commission assess whether current due diligence and environment rules are sufficient to guarantee minimal environmental impact of potential new mining projects in the eu;


### 4. believes that mining permits should include requirements for the proper recovery of all crms; requests that the commission urgently implement parliament’s demands in its resolution of 27 april 2017 on implementation of the mining waste directive2 ; ### 4. requests that the commission urgently implement parliament’s demands in its resolution of 27 april 2017 on implementation of the mining waste directive;


### 4. calls on the commission to review the criticality assessment methodology before 2023 , ahead of the publication of the next list of crms; ### deleted


### 5. calls on the commission to pay attention not only to crms but also to the potential criticality of other raw materials needed for the twin transition; ### 5. calls on the commission to pay attention not only to crms but also to the potential availability from the eu sources of other raw materials needed for the twin transition;


### 6. believes that mining should be forbidden in nature conservation areas; calls on the commission to evaluate legislative options to ensure that local communities are fully involved in the permit procedures for new industrial and new mining projects. ### 6. believes that mining should be forbidden in nature conservation areas;


### 6. believes that mining should be forbidden in nature conservation areas; calls on the commission to evaluate legislative options to ensure that local communities are fully involved in the permit procedures for new industrial and new mining projects. ### 6. believes that mining should be forbidden in nature conservation areas; recognises , however , that appropriate solutions should be examined where mines for very critical materials are concerned; calls on the commission to evaluate legislative options to ensure that local communities are fully involved in the permit procedures for new industrial and new mining projects and that there is an opportunity to initiate investigations in the case of the use of child labour in third countries in the production of raw materials; calls for reconsideration of mineral extraction for the provision of raw materials for electric car batteries and the processing thereof , where environmental degradation and human rights violations are identified in that context.


### 8. calls on the commission and the member states to create an important project of common european interest (ipcei) on crms; ### 8. calls on the commission and the member states to create an important project of common european interest (ipcei) on raw materials;


### 12. asks the commission to diversify supply chains for both primary and secondary sources; ### 12. asks the commission to diversify national and european supply chains for both primary and secondary sources;


### 14. welcomes the proposal to map the potential supply of secondary crms from eu stocks and waste; encourages the commission to make this mapping exercise a priority and carry it out earlier than envisaged; ### 14. welcomes the proposal to map the potential supply of secondary crms from eu stocks , waste and processing by-products; encourages the commission to make this mapping exercise a priority and carry it out earlier than envisaged;


### 19. highlights that sourcing in the eu is subject to the highest environmental and social standards worldwide , provides thousands of highly qualified jobs and is an indispensable prerequisite of the green and digital transition; calls therefore on all actors to help build public acceptance for responsible crm sourcing projects in the eu; ### 19. highlights that sourcing in the eu is subject to the highest environmental and social standards worldwide , provides thousands of highly qualified jobs and is an indispensable prerequisite of the green and digital transition; calls therefore on all actors to help build public acceptance for responsible crm sourcing projects in the eu to support domestic production;


### 21. underlines the importance of maintaining and further developing expertise and skills in mining and processing technologies in the eu; ### 21. underlines the importance of maintaining and further developing expertise and skills in mining and processing technologies in the eu; stresses that to achieve this funding opportunities for european producers of all the crms should be secured;


### 23. highlights that improved permitting predictability and efficiency , as well as prioritising key enablers such as competitive renewable energy supply , will help to unlock necessary investments; ### 23. highlights that improved permitting predictability and efficiency , as well as prioritising key enablers such as competitive renewable and low-carbon energy supply , will help to unlock necessary investments;


### 1. recalls that the damage to the planet’s biodiversity is almost at the point of no return and that biodiversity loss is a driver of zoonotic pathogens such as covid-19; highlights the scientific evidence on the role of trade in biodiversity loss , in particular with regard to trade in minerals , biomass and certain agricultural commodities , and biodiversity loss due to land-use changes , invasive alien species , overexploitation of resources and pollution; ### 1. notes the scientific evidence on the role of trade in biodiversity loss , in particular with regard to trade in minerals , biomass and certain agricultural commodities , and biodiversity loss due to land-use changes , invasive alien species , overexploitation of resources and pollution;


### 1. recalls that the damage to the planet’s biodiversity is almost at the point of no return and that biodiversity loss is a driver of zoonotic pathogens such as covid-19; highlights the scientific evidence on the role of trade in biodiversity loss , in particular with regard to trade in minerals , biomass and certain agricultural commodities , and biodiversity loss due to land-use changes , invasive alien species , overexploitation of resources and pollution; ### 1. recalls that it is important and a matter of urgency to slow down worldwide biodiversity loss; highlights the scientific evidence on the role of trade in biodiversity loss , in particular with regard to trade in minerals and in unsustainably produced biomass and commodities , and biodiversity loss due to land-use changes , invasive alien species , exploitation of resources and pollution;


### 1. stresses that the degradation of ecosystems and the stress on them caused by climate change is leading to the extinction of species and the loss of biodiversity at unprecedented rates and is threatening the human rights of current and future generations , such as the rights to life , health , food , water and sanitation , as well as the rights of the most vulnerable people , including women and children , the rights of indigenous peoples and the rights of rural and natural-resource-dependent communities; also emphasises that the degradation of and stress on ecosystems is undermining progress towards the achievement of most of the 2030 sustainable development goals , in particular the objectives of ending poverty and hunger , achieving food security and ensuring healthy lives; ### 1. stresses that climate change is one of the factors contributing to the degradation of ecosystems , which among other issues leads to the extinction of species and the loss of biodiversity at unprecedented rates and is threatening the human rights of current and future generations , such as the rights to life , health , food , water and sanitation , as well as the rights of the most vulnerable people; also emphasises that the degradation of and stress on ecosystems is counter-productive to efforts aimed at sustainable development overall , in particular the objectives of ending poverty and hunger , achieving food security and ensuring healthy lives;


### 2. underlines the need for urgent efforts to maintain biodiversity , in particular by taking effective actions to simultaneously protect human rights and conserve and sustainably use nature; calls in this regard for the development of a holistic and human-rights-based eu policy approach aimed at preventing biodiversity loss and degradation; also stresses the need to strengthen international environment and human rights law , environmental legislation and procedural environmental and human rights , in particular by improving access to information , public participation and access to justice , and by supporting the crucial role of local communities , indigenous peoples and environmental human rights defenders in maintaining biodiversity; ### 2. underlines the need for urgent efforts to maintain biodiversity , in particular by taking effective actions to simultaneously protect human rights and conserve and sustainably use nature; calls in this regard for the development of a realistic eu policy approach , where appropriate , which aims at supporting member states and relevant actors in their endeavours to prevent biodiversity loss and degradation and further the development of sustainable initiatives; also stresses the need to ensure that the matter of biodiversity is adequately addressed on all levels;


### 3. welcomes progress towards recognition of the linkage between human rights and the health of the biosphere at international and national level; fully supports in this respect the efforts by the un special rapporteur on human rights and the environment to develop guidance on human rights obligations relating to the environment , ecosystems and biodiversity; ### 3. welcomes progress towards recognition of the linkage between human rights and the health of the biosphere at international and national level; fully supports in this respect the efforts by the un special rapporteur on human rights and the environment to develop common guidelines on human rights relating to the environment , ecosystems and biodiversity;


### 4. welcomes the intention of the commission to develop a new european biodiversity governance framework and to follow an inclusive approach involving civil society in a compliance watchdog role to monitor the implementation of eu environmental legislation; also welcomes its aim to put forward a new initiative in 2021 on sustainable corporate governance to address human rights and environmental due diligence across economic value chains; insists in this regard on the need to elaborate eu legislation for mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for eu companies , eu-domiciled companies and third-country companies operating in the internal market , imposing legal obligations to identify , cease , prevent and mitigate adverse impacts throughout their supply chains and establishing effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms; ### 4. welcomes the intention of the commission to develop a new european biodiversity governance framework and to follow an inclusive approach involving civil society in a compliance watchdog role to monitor the implementation of eu environmental legislation;


### 5. stresses that deforestation and land-grabbing by large corporations has an enormous impact on indigenous peoples and local communities; calls on businesses to recognise their rights and to ensure their effective participation in decision-making regarding their lands , in accordance with the united nations guiding principles on business and human rights and the organisation for economic co-operation and development’s due diligence guidance for responsible business conduct; ### 5. stresses that deforestation and land-grabbing has an enormous impact on indigenous peoples and local communities; calls on all relevant actors to actively participate in decision-making processes regarding their lands , in accordance with the united nations guiding principles on business and human rights and the organisation for economic co-operation and development’s due diligence guidance for responsible business conduct;


### 6. calls on the commission to mainstream biodiversity as a human right in eu external action and promote ambitious biodiversity-related policies in international fora , in accordance with the european green deal and the new eu biodiversity strategy; also calls on the commission to deal with cooperation issues related to the conservation of biodiversity and respect for international environmental and human rights obligations in a common and consistent way , in particular through eu international comprehensive and sectoral agreements and political dialogues with partner countries; urges the commission , in this regard , to make the most of human rights and sustainable development impact assessments and related recommendations; also calls on the commission to draw up guidelines on the human right to a clean , healthy , safe and sustainable environment; ### 6. calls on the commission to deal with cooperation issues related to the conservation of biodiversity and respect for international environmental and human rights obligations in a common and consistent way , in particular through eu international comprehensive and sectoral agreements and political dialogues with partner countries; urges the commission , in this regard , to make the most of human rights and sustainable development impact assessments and related recommendations; also calls on the commission to draw up guidelines on the human right to a clean , healthy , safe and sustainable environment;


### 7. pays tribute to defenders of environmental human rights and land rights , local community representatives , lawyers and journalists standing up to protect natural resources , and strongly condemns the killings of such people and violent acts against them; calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue to systematically take up cases of defenders of environmental human rights and land rights facing threats of violence with the countries concerned; urges the commission to define a specific protection and support strategy for local communities and defenders of environmental human rights and land rights; also calls for enhanced support for civil society organisations working to protect the environment and biodiversity , in particular through the establishment of partnerships and the building up of capacity to defend the rights of indigenous peoples; ### 7. pays tribute to defenders of environmental human rights and land rights , local community representatives , lawyers and journalists standing up to protect natural resources , and strongly condemns all acts of violence , such as killings and other means of aggression against them; calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue to systematically take up cases of defenders of environmental human rights and land rights facing threats of violence with the countries concerned; urges the commission , where appropriate to define a specific protection and support strategy for local communities and defenders of environmental human rights and land rights; also calls for enhanced support for civil society organisations working to protect the environment and biodiversity , in particular through the establishment of partnerships and the building up of capacity to defend the rights of indigenous peoples;


### 1. welcomes the mainstreaming of the european green deal into the communication on the trade policy review (tpr) and calls for a concrete action plan to make this ambition a reality; ### 1. notes the mainstreaming of the european green deal into the communication on the trade policy review (tpr) and calls for a concrete action plan to make this ambition a reality;


### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements; ### 2. notes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements , given the ineffectiveness to date of unilateral european insistence on the most exacting climate goals; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements;


### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements; ### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender , women empowerment and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements;


### 2. calls on the commission to mount an assertive and coordinated international trade policy response geared towards a multilateral , resilient and sustainable recovery in developing countries; calls on the commission to deepen eu-africa trade relations through economic partnership agreements , while making the most of the eu’s aid for trade strategy; ### 2. calls on the commission to mount an assertive and coordinated international trade policy response geared towards a multilateral , resilient and sustainable recovery in developing countries; calls on the commission to deepen eu-africa trade relations through economic partnership agreements , while making the most of the eu’s aid for trade strategy , in order to provide sustainable investment opportunities for africa and thus offer an alternative development model; calls on the commission also to remain committed to concluding trade agreements and continuing negotiations with latin american and asian partners;


### 4. invites the commission to adapt its trade policy in order to help developing countries to boost the resilience and diversification of their value chains at a global , regional and local level , including reshoring and nearshoring; ### 4. invites the commission to adapt its trade policy in order to help developing countries to boost the resilience and diversification of their value chains at a global , regional and local level , including reshoring and nearshoring , and points out that reshoring must be based on a comprehensive approach and take into account international trade , industry and the internal market;


### 5. welcomes the commitment shown by the eu and its member states in tackling the wider impact of covid-19 , in particular through the coronavirus global response and covax initiatives; calls on the commission to coordinate with the world health organization and the african union in order to scale up vaccine production for developing countries; ### 5. welcomes the commitment shown by the eu and its member states in tackling the wider impact of covid-19 , in particular through the coronavirus global response and covax initiatives , which demonstrate our solidarity with the least developed countries; calls on the commission to coordinate with the world health organization and the african union in order to scale up vaccine production for developing countries;


### 6. urges the commission to identify the appropriate measures to ensure that this pandemic does not precipitate a food crisis in the developing world; supports actions to facilitate trade with a view to promoting food safety and sanitary and phytosanitary measures in response to covid-19; ### 6. urges the commission to make food security one of its priorities and to identify the appropriate measures to ensure that this pandemic does not precipitate a food crisis in the developing world; stresses that the legitimate demand to reduce the pressure placed by agriculture on the environment must be pursued in such a way , and at such a pace , as to ensure food security for all citizens in developing countries , as well as in the eu; supports actions to facilitate trade with a view to promoting food safety and sanitary and phytosanitary measures in response to covid-19;


### 7. calls on the commission to collaborate with developing partner countries in order to facilitate digital infrastructure , establish policy strategies and harmonise regulatory frameworks for e-commerce. ### 7. calls on the commission to collaborate with developing partner countries in order to facilitate digital infrastructure , as well as to accord strategic importance to digital trade , establish policy strategies and harmonise regulatory frameworks for e-commerce;


### (15) in the light of the overall policy objective of the union to support the economic growth of developing countries and their integration into the global value chain , which is the basis for the establishment by the union of a generalised system of preferences as outlined in regulation (eu) no 978/2012 of the european parliament and of the council19 , this regulation should not apply to tenders where more than 50% of the total value of the tender is made up of goods and services originating , in accordance with the union’s non-preferential rules of origin , in least-developed countries benefitting from the "everything but arms" arrangement or in developing countries considered to be vulnerable due to a lack of diversification and insufficient integration within the international trading system as defined respectively in annexes iv and vii to regulation (eu) no 978/2012. ### deleted


### 1. believes the eu needs to become a world leader in digital innovation; considers that the digital single market is about removing national barriers and having a better organised and common european approach for market integration and harmonisation; believes that further actions are needed at both member state and eu level to achieve this; ### 1. believes the eu’s digital policy should create or support the key foundations needed for the european public and private sectors to be world leaders in digital innovation; considers that the digital single market is one such foundation and is about removing national barriers , strengthen competition and having a better organised and common european approach for market integration; believes that further actions are needed at both member state and eu level to achieve this;


### 1. stresses the need to ensure stable and adequate funding for european research programmes on artificial intelligence (ai) and for the process of building infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems (its) , including the development of the 5g network; ### 1. stresses the need to ensure stable and adequate funding for european research programmes on artificial intelligence (ai) and for the process of building infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems (its) , including the development of the 5g network; underlines that the funds allocated for this goal in the mff 2021-2027 are insufficient;


### 1. recalls that ai should be used in a fair and ethical manner and with due respect for union values and principles , human rights , freedom of expression , the right to privacy , data protection , non-discrimination , media pluralism and cultural diversity; ### 1. recalls that ai should be used in a fair and ethical manner; stresses the need to ensure an appropriate ethical and legal framework with due respect for union values and principles , human rights , freedom of expression , the right to privacy , data protection , non-discrimination , media pluralism , cultural and national diversity; emphasises that what is illegal offline must also be illegal online;


### 1. recalls that women account for 30 % of the technology workforce and 17 % of ict specialists in europe , and that the eu economy would be boosted by eur 16 billion a year if women technology graduates followed through to digital jobs at the same rate as men; ### 1. recalls that women account for 30 % of the technology workforce and 17 % of ict specialists in europe , and that the eu economy would , according to expectations , be boosted by eur 16 billion a year if women technology graduates followed through to digital jobs at the same rate as men;


### 1. highlights that european leadership can be a reality; notes that a second wave of digitalisation lies ahead; underlines that a common eu approach can make europe the most innovative region in the world by 2030; ### 1. highlights that european leadership in digital transition can be a reality; notes that a second wave of digitalisation lies ahead; underlines that a common eu approach can contribute to making europe the most competitive and innovative region respected worldwide by 2030;


### 2. believes that the principles underlying the eu’s approach to digitalisation should be based on fundamental rights , consumer protection and data protection; ### 2. believes that the principles underlying the eu’s approach to digitalisation should be based on fundamental rights , consumer protection , technological neutrality and data protection;


### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent vision at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-powered society that would fully benefit users; ### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent vision at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-powered society that would fully benefit users , respecting the diversity of the member states;


### 2. highlights that gender equality is a core principle of the european union and should be reflected in all eu policies; recalls that women’s participation in the digital economy is crucial to shaping a flourishing digital society and to boosting the eu’s digital internal market; ### 2. highlights that equality is a core principle of the european union and should be reflected in all eu policies; recalls that women’s participation in the digital economy is important to shaping a flourishing digital society and to boosting the eu’s digital internal market;


### 2. recognises that the eu has an enormously strong sme sector; recalls that this second wage of digitalisation could lead to a strong industrial development of smes; calls for a goal of 500 digital unicorns within 10 years; ### 2. recognises that the eu has an enormously strong sme sector , which creates a backbone to the eu economy and competitiveness; recalls that this second wage of digitalisation could lead to a strong industrial development of smes; emphasises the importance to support the emergence of a significant number of digital unicorns within 10 years;


### 3. believes that digitalisation and technologies such as ai will be important for achieving the objectives of the green deal and for economic recovery from the covid-19 crisis; considers that the covid-19 crisis also offers an opportunity to speed up digitalisation , and that the digital transformation must serve the public interest overall; ### 3. believes that digitalisation and technologies such as ai will be important for achieving the objectives of the industrial strategy , vision zero , green deal and for economic recovery from the covid-19 crisis; further believes that the industrial strategy and green deal should themselves support the objective of digitalisation and realisation of technological leadership , as part of a mutually reinforcing policy approach; considers that the covid-19 crisis also offers an opportunity to speed up digitalisation , and that the digital transformation must serve the public interest overall;


### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; ### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of technological development , ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society;


### 3. calls on the commission to continue addressing the gender gap within the ict sector and to establish policies to increase the participation of women in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ai , and to advocate measures in education and employment in the digital sector in order to achieve this; ### 3. calls on the commission to continue addressing women's participation within the ict sector and to establish policies to increase the participation of women in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ai , and to advocate measures in education and employment in the digital sector in order to achieve this;


### 3. points out that the digital single market and ai are diverse and subject to quick and dynamic developments; urges the commission to base proposals and initiatives on the right balance avoiding on the one hand an one-size-fits-all approach and on the other hand a fragmentation of the market through national approaches on the other; ### 3. points out that the digital single market and ai are diverse and subject to quick and dynamic developments; urges the commission to base proposals and initiatives on the right balance avoiding on the one hand a one-size-fits-all approach and on the other hand a fragmentation of the market through national approaches on the other; calls on the commission to work closely with the member states on the design , implementation and enforcement of european ethical and safety standards for ai;


### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; ### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; underlines the importance of financial incentives and opportunities through different eu programmes for smes that want to enter new markets;


### 4. considers that ai can significantly contribute to promoting gender equality , provided that an appropriate legal framework is developed , conscious and unconscious biases are eliminated and the principles of gender equality are respected; stresses the lack of diversity in the ai sector within teams of developers and engineers , and the importance of using sex-disaggregated data when developing products , ai standards , algorithms and applications; ### 4. considers that ai can significantly contribute to promoting women , provided that an appropriate legal framework is developed , conscious and unconscious biases are eliminated and the principles of equality are respected; stresses the lack of diversity in the ai sector within teams of developers and engineers , ai standards , algorithms and applications;


### 4. calls for special economic digital zones to promote structural change and create development cores for new digital economic structures; ### 4. calls for special economic digital zones to promote structural change and create development cores for new digital economic structures across europe in order to support a swift digital transition;


### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on broad access to the public and raw data generated by the transport sector and the provision of intelligent infrastructure and vehicles for its safe collection and processing; ### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on broad access to data generated by the transport sector and the provision of intelligent infrastructure and vehicles for its safe collection and processing; draws attention to the need to ensure the freedom of exchange and processing of raw , non-personal and anonymised data by public and private entities; stresses the need for legislative action to remove barriers to the exchange and re-use of data while maintaining appropriate safeguards for the privacy and security of personal data;


### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content , such as illegal content or fake news , through automated content filtering , and can also be used to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses , however , that ai may pose challenges to fundamental rights , in particular freedom of expression , as well as access to information , cultural diversity and media pluralism; ### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content , such as illegal content or fake news , through automated content filtering , and can also be used to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; expresses , however , concerns that ai may pose challenges to fundamental rights , in particular freedom of expression , as well as access to information , cultural diversity and media pluralism;


### 5. expresses concern that the gender gap in digital skills puts women at a disadvantage in the emerging digital markets; stresses the importance of empowering consumers , particularly women , through teaching basic ict skills and launching awareness-raising campaigns in order to enable them to take full advantage of the benefits of the digital single market; ### 5. expresses concern that women are at a disadvantage in the emerging digital markets; stresses the importance of considering users , particularly women , through teaching basic ict skills and launching awareness-raising campaigns in order to enable them to take full advantage of the benefits of the digital single market;


### 5. is of the firm view that definitions of ‘ai’ and ‘high-risk’ should be future-proof to ensure legal clarity for consumers and businesses and should consider human oversight for high-risk ai applications; ### 5. is of the firm view that definitions of ‘ai’ and ‘high-risk’ should be future-proof to ensure legal clarity for consumers and businesses , including for the purposes of pursuing claims in connection with a malfunction or an accident , and should consider human oversight for high-risk ai applications;


### 5. calls on the commission to stop funding big companies and distributing the remaining funds by a shotgun approach; calls for winners to be picked and grown larger; suggests prioritising future areas for digital economic structures; ### 5. calls on the commission to prioritize funding of smes; reminds in this regard that mid-caps and bigger companies are contributing to creating a value chain for smes;


### 6. calls for special attention to be paid to women as vulnerable consumers and to the rise in cyber violence against women in the digital world , and welcomes the commission’s proposal on the digital services act (com(2020)0825) , which is addressing these issues. ### 6. calls for special attention to be paid to vulnerable consumers and to the rise in cyber violence in the digital world , and welcomes the commission’s proposal on the digital services act (com(2020)0825) , which is addressing these issues.


### 7. calls on the commission to increase support for key enablers of the digital economy; ### 7. calls on the commission to increase support for key enablers of the digital economy; considers in this regard the important role that smart public procurement , such as european govtech platform , can play in supporting digital developments across the eu;


### 8. demands measures to end to the brain drain and attract the best minds to the eu; ### 8. demands that the conditions for eu's digital ecosystem composed of universities , research centers , business incubators and entreprises should be enhances to prevent the brain drain of european experts and to attract the best minds to the eu;


### 9. calls on the commission to support the development of international standards to govern the use of ai; ### 9. calls on the commission to support the development of international standards to govern the use of ai; underlines that the eu should position itself as a global leader in the development of ethical and legal norms and standards for the use of this technology;


### 9. recognises that ai deployment is key to european competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation; ### 9. recognises that deployment of trustworthy and human-centric ai is key to european competitiveness of european businesses in the digital era , enabling them to bring innovative solutions to the market and scale up globally; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid single market fragmentation;