### l. whereas work on the first three waves of pesco projects has led to the pms proposing 47 projects; whereas the current list of projects lacks coherence , strategic ambition and does not adequately address priority shortfalls as identified by the pms; whereas one of these projects has been stopped in order to avoid unnecessary duplication; whereas other projects did not make sufficient progress or are at risk of being stopped , and around 30 projects are still in the ideation and preparatory phase; ### l. whereas work on the first three waves of pesco projects has led to the pms proposing 47 projects; whereas the current list of projects lacks coherence and does not adequately address priority shortfalls as identified by the pms; whereas one of these projects has been stopped in order to avoid unnecessary duplication; whereas other projects did not make sufficient progress or are at risk of being stopped , and around 30 projects are still in the ideation and preparatory phase;


### t. whereas in conjunction with the eu global strategy , a specific defence and security strategy , such as the eu security and defence white book suggested in numerous parliament reports , could facilitate a shared understanding of current and future challenges and provide important guidance to pesco and the cdp deriving from an understanding of strategic ambitions and actions to be taken in the long run; ### deleted


### w. whereas the participation of third countries in individual pesco projects might be in the strategic interest of the european union , particularly in case of the united kingdom; ### w. whereas the participation of third countries in individual pesco projects might be in the strategic interest of the european union , particularly in the cases of the united kingdom , united states and canada;


### y. whereas the governance of pesco is led by pms , and therefore eventually leads to the insufficient coordination and overall consistency of the projects; whereas this should constitute grounds for the extension of the mandate of the pesco secretariat; ### deleted


### y. whereas the governance of pesco is led by pms , and therefore eventually leads to the insufficient coordination and overall consistency of the projects; whereas this should constitute grounds for the extension of the mandate of the pesco secretariat; ### y. whereas the governance of pesco is led by pms , and therefore eventually leads to the insufficient coordination and overall consistency of the projects; whereas this should constitute grounds for making further access to financial support conditional upon the level of progress achieved;


### define the union’s strategic vision , by , inter alia , implementing the level of ambition defined by the 2016 eu global strategy in the ongoing work of the strategic compass and , strengthen pesco’s operational dimension; ### define the union’s strategic vision , by , inter alia , implementing the level of ambition defined by the 2016 eu global strategy in the ongoing work of the strategic compass and , strengthen pesco’s operational dimension to ensure that its outputs are functional and add value to ongoing or future operational readiness;


### prepare , on the basis of the results of the discussion on the strategic compass , a fully-fledged eu security and defence white book; ### deleted


### encourage the pms to switch from a strictly national focus on defence to a european one and to undertake structured efforts to increase the use of european collaborative approach as a priority , as no individual pms alone has the potential to address identified capacity shortfalls; ### deleted


### maintain the eu’s budgetary ambition for the strengthening of defence capabilities , notably thought the sufficient financing of edf in the upcoming mff; ### reduce the eu’s budgetary ambition for the strengthening of defence capabilities , notably thought the sufficient financing of edf in the upcoming mff;


### ensure that pesco is effectively used as an instrument to reach eu defence integration as a common goal , in line with the ambition for greater eu strategic autonomy; ### deleted


### ensure that pesco is effectively used as an instrument to reach eu defence integration as a common goal , in line with the ambition for greater eu strategic autonomy; ### ensure that pesco is effectively used as an instrument to reach eu defence integration as a common goal , in line with the ambition for greater eu-nato cooperation;


### ensure that pesco is treated as a union institutions sui generis , as is the case with the european external action service (eeas) , which would require amending the financial regulation8 in order to include pesco , with a specific section in the union budget; recognise that parliament , jointly with the council , exercises legislative and budgetary functions , as well as functions of political control and consultation as laid down in the treaties; ### deleted


### ensure that pesco is treated as a union institutions sui generis , as is the case with the european external action service (eeas) , which would require amending the financial regulation8 in order to include pesco , with a specific section in the union budget; recognise that parliament , jointly with the council , exercises legislative and budgetary functions , as well as functions of political control and consultation as laid down in the treaties; ### ensure that pesco is not treated as a union institutions sui generis , as is the case with the european external action service (eeas) , which would require amending the financial regulation8 in order to include pesco , with a specific section in the union budget; recognise that parliament , jointly with the council , exercises legislative and budgetary functions , as well as functions of political control and consultation as laid down in the treaties;


### incorporate directly into the pesco project cycle the link between pesco and edidp/edf; impose the documentation of each project , before selection on the budgetary side; ### incorporate directly into the pesco project cycle a commitment to dedicate ample resources during the research and development phase that ensures that duplication concerns and operational shortfalls are offset and that the link between pesco and edidp/edf reflects the emphasis on the research and development stage by imposing the documentation of each project , before selection on the budgetary side;


### ensure that future key land , sea , air and other platforms for the armed forces of the member states are brought under pesco or are at least closely connected to it; ### ensure that future key land , sea , air and other platforms for the armed forces of the member states are utilized to ensure pesco efforts are complementary to existing capabilities and used in a manner that resolves existing shortfalls and offsets overhead expenses;


### ensure that future key land , sea , air and other platforms for the armed forces of the member states are brought under pesco or are at least closely connected to it; ### ensure that future key land , sea , air and other platforms for the armed forces of the member states reference pesco;


### consider , as part of the reform of the eu battlegroup system , to bring it under pesco in order to increase its operational capacity , modularity and agility; ### deleted


### consider giving cdp a more binding character; ### deleted


### establish an eu council on defence based on the existing eda ministerial steering board and the pesco format of eu defence ministers , in order to guarantee the prioritisation of resources , and the effective cooperation and integration among the member states; ### deleted


### 1. highlights that in the current global security environment , an integral part of the eu’s strategic autonomy should be the independent capacity to guarantee the security of its own citizens; ### 1. highlights that in the current global security environment , eu’s member states should be able to voluntarily cooperate to guarantee the security of its own citizens;


### 2. highlights that the support of eu citizens is crucial to underpinning the political ambition of eu defence policy; underlines the fact that according to the latest public opinion surveys , three quarters of eu citizens are in favour of a common defence and security policy for the member states , a proportion that has remained above 70 % since 2004; ### 2. highlights that the support of eu citizens is crucial to underpinning the political ambition of eu defence policy;


### 41. welcomes the commission’s proposal of june 2017 to create a european defence fund (edf) , which would foster cooperation between member states and support the european defence industry; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for european defence , from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the edf could finance structural projects such as the future european aircraft or tank or a european anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies , two key areas for maintaining europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes , also , the adoption by the commission in march 2019 of the first european defence industrial development programme (edidp) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019 , including for the eurodrone , which is a key capability for europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020 , covering priority areas in all domains (air , land , sea , cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the member states and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the edf; ### 41. notes the commission’s proposal of june 2017 to create a european defence fund (edf) , which would foster cooperation between member states and support the european defence industry; stresses that the edf should not in any way undermine the position of nato as the foundation of european defence; notes that this proposal is the first initiative for which community funds are to be used in direct support of defence projects; recognises that this is a major step forward for european defence , from both a political and an industrial perspective; notes that the edf could finance structural projects such as the future european aircraft or tank or a european anti-missile defence capability; notes that the 2019 work programme for the preparatory action will focus on electromagnetic spectrum dominance and future disruptive defence technologies , two key areas for maintaining europe’s technological independence in the long term; welcomes , also , the adoption by the commission in march 2019 of the first european defence industrial development programme (edidp) and the publication of nine calls for proposals for 2019 , including for the eurodrone , which is a key capability for europe’s strategic autonomy; points out that 12 further calls for proposals will follow in 2020 , covering priority areas in all domains (air , land , sea , cyber and space); notes the link between the procurement decisions taken today by the member states and the prospects for industrial and technological cooperation under the edf;


### b. whereas the participation of women in peacekeeping and military operations improves outcomes2; ### b. whereas the participation of women in peacekeeping and military operations constitutes a laudable and important contribution;


### 1. stresses that the russian invasion of ukraine underlines the unequivocal need for security and defence measures to be gender-responsive; ### 1. stresses that the russian invasion of ukraine underlines the vulnerability of the member states and the european union;


### 2. recalls that gender equality is a fundamental value and key objective of the eu , and calls for accelerated implementation of un security council resolution 1325 on women , peace and security; ### 2. recalls that equality between men and women is a fundamental value of the european union as laid down in article 2 of the treaty on european union;


### 3. calls on the european external action service (eeas) and the member states to ensure effective gender mainstreaming across all common security and defence policy (csdp) missions; calls specifically for the next csdp compact to set targets for gender balance in the personnel , especially in leadership positions as there are only three female heads of civilian missions and no female commanders of military missions; ### 3. calls on the european external action service (eeas) and the member states to ensure effective integration of men and women across all common security and defence policy (csdp) missions; calls specifically for the next csdp compact to respect the natural balance between men and women in the personnel , especially in leadership positions;


### 4. emphasises the important work of gender advisers in csdp missions; regrets that the post of gender adviser remains vacant in several military missions and calls for these posts to be filled; recognises the relevant role of the gender focal points network in missions and expects its continued development and training; encourages structured exchange of best practices between civilian and military missions; ### deleted


### 5. calls for a zero-tolerance approach to sexual and gender-based harassment and sexual exploitation within all csdp missions and insists that independent oversight be employed to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable; urges the eeas and the member states to guarantee safety from sexual exploitation; calls for specialised support , including counselling and psychological services , to be made available to all victims; ### 5. calls for an approach that is intolerant of and provides protection against sexual harassment and sexual exploitation within all csdp missions and insists that independent oversight be employed to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable;


### 6. calls for ring-fencing of funding for gender-related actions within the csdp. ### deleted


### a. whereas women are disproportionately affected by conflict , with particular regard to sexual violence , displacement and trafficking in human beings1; ### a. whereas women are affected by conflict , with particular regard to sexual violence as a weapon of war , displacement and trafficking in human beings;


### (2) while progress has been made towards more consistent rules for the protection of european union classified information (‘euci’) and non-classified information , the interoperability of the relevant systems remains limited , preventing a seamless transfer of information between the different union institutions and bodies. further efforts should therefore be made to enable an interinstitutional approach to the sharing of euci and sensitive non-classified information , with common categories of information and common key handling principles. a baseline should also be envisaged to simplify procedures for sharing euci and sensitive non-classified information between union institutions and bodies and with member states. ### (2) while progress has been made towards more consistent rules for the protection of european union classified information (‘euci’) and sensitive non-classified information (‘non-euci’) , the interoperability of the relevant systems remains limited , preventing a seamless transfer of information between the different union institutions and bodies. further efforts should therefore be made to enable an interinstitutional framework for the sharing of euci and sensitive non-classified information , composed of this regulation and of the [regulation on non-euci] with common definitions and common key handling principles. a baseline should also be envisaged to simplify procedures for sharing euci and sensitive non-euci between union institutions and bodies and with member states.


### it shall be composed of all security authorities of the union institutions and bodies , and shall have a mandate to define their common policy in the field of information security. ### it shall be composed of all security authorities of the union institutions and bodies and the chairperson of the information security committee referred to in paragraph 8 of this article , and shall have a mandate to define their common policy in the field of information security.


### three levels of non-classified information: public use , normal and sensitive non-classified; ### deleted


### 8. in the performance of the tasks referred to in paragraph 2 , point (e) , the coordination group shall be assisted by an information security committee. that committee shall be composed of one representative from each national security authority and shall be chaired by the secretariat of the coordination group , referred to in paragraph 5. the information security committee shall have an advisory role. ### 8. in the performance of the tasks referred to in paragraph 2 , point (e) , the coordination group shall be assisted by an information security committee. that committee shall be composed of one representative from each national security authority and shall have the administrative support of the secretariat of the coordination group , referred to in paragraph 5.


### 2. any cis that handles and stores euci shall be accredited in accordance with chapter 5 , section 5. any cis that handles and stores sensitive non-classified information shall comply with the minimum requirements for sensitive non-classified information in ciss set out in chapter 4. ### 2. any cis that handles and stores euci shall be accredited in accordance with chapter 5 , section 5.


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### 1. where union institutions and bodies decide to declassify an euci document , consideration shall be given as to whether it is to bear a sensitive non-classified information distribution marking. ### 1. where union institutions and bodies decide to declassify an euci document , consideration shall be given as to whether it is to bear a sensitive non-classified information distribution marking in accordance with [regulation on protection of non-euci].


### 3. calls for increased efforts to fight foreign disinformation and information manipulation , which negatively influence the union’s ability to implement effectively its internal and foreign policies; ### 3. calls for increased efforts to fight foreign disinformation and information manipulation , which negatively influence the union’s ability to implement effectively its internal and foreign policies; calls for adoption a more resolute and proactive stance to timely detect and efficiently counter hybrid threats that weaponize migration and energy supplies , thus endangering eu’s internal and energy security;


### a. whereas parliament has a duty and responsibility to exercise its democratic oversight over the common foreign and security policy (cfsp) and the common security and defence policy and should have the necessary and effective means to fulfil this role; ### a. whereas parliament has a responsibility to exercise oversight and hold the commission to account over its conduct in carrying out the common foreign and security policy (cfsp) and the common security and defence policy;


### b. whereas recent international developments and challenges , including the covid-19 pandemic and the recent rapid collapse of the state structures of afghanistan , have accelerated existing trends affecting key aspects of the eu’s cfsp; ### b. whereas recent international developments and challenges , including the covid-19 pandemic , which originated in wuhan , china , and the recent rapid collapse of the state structures of afghanistan , have accelerated existing trends affecting key aspects of the eu’s cfsp;


### c. whereas the eu needs to act on the global stage with a common strategic culture to develop its leadership role and to actively push for the revitalisation of multilateralism guided by its democratic values , social fairness and its vision for a sustainable future; ### c. whereas the eu lacks a common strategic culture;


### 4. calls for increased efforts to fight foreign interference in the union’s security and defence , which often takes the form of cyber threats or other types of hybrid warfare; supports , in this regard , the development of the european cyber defence policy , as announced by the president of the commission in the state of the union address; ### 4. calls for increased efforts to fight foreign interference in the union’s security and defence , which often takes the form of cyber threats or other types of hybrid warfare , in particular such hybrid threats that weaponize migration and energy supplies , thus endangering eu’s internal and energy security; supports , in this regard , the development of the european cyber defence policy , as announced by the president of the commission in the state of the union address;


### 23. points out that , given the geopolitical maritime tensions , the union must protect its interests by guaranteeing freedom of navigation , the safety of maritime lines of communication and offshore infrastructure; ### 23. points out that , given the geopolitical maritime tensions , member states are welcome to improve relations with , and support , the united states as the sole reliable guarantor of freedom of navigation;


### 24. calls on the union to build on and develop its csdp naval operations in order to provide a strong platform to further develop a more permanent operational commitment at international level; calls for consideration to be given to the possibility of organising regular naval exercises to enhance interoperability; ### 24. takes note of calls on the union to build on and develop its csdp naval operations in order to provide a strong platform to further develop a more permanent operational commitment at international level; emphasizes it is the member states that are able to organise regular naval exercises to enhance interoperability;


### 26. condemns the malicious acts committed against member states; insists that the union and the member states react firmly and in coordination against any new malicious , illegal or destabilising activity; calls on the union to work towards the creation of a legal instrument to respond to hybrid threats and to develop a comprehensive cyber capacity; calls for a revision of the cyber-defence policy framework in order to increase the prevention and deterrence capacity of the union and its member states; ### 26. condemns the malicious acts committed against member states; welcomes if the member states react firmly and in coordination against any new malicious , illegal or destabilising activity; welcomes the exchange of best practices among member states , especially with regard to hybrid threats and the development of resilience and response capabilities; notes that a revised cyber-defence policy framework could increase the prevention and deterrence capacity of member states;


### g. whereas under the teu , citizens are directly represented at union level in the european parliament; ### g. whereas under article 10(1) of the teu , citizens are directly represented at union level in the european parliament; whereas article 14(2) of the teu establishes that that representation shall be digressively proportional; whereas article 10(3) of the teu stipulates that decisions shall be taken as closely as possible to the citizen;


### i. whereas the withdrawal process has led to unpredictability and has constituted a challenge not only for the eu and the withdrawing member state , but also and even more so for the citizens and entities most directly affected; ### i. whereas the withdrawal process of the united kingdom was unprecedented and presented procedural challenges for both the eu , the withdrawing member state , the citizens and entities most directly affected;


### i. whereas the withdrawal process has led to unpredictability and has constituted a challenge not only for the eu and the withdrawing member state , but also and even more so for the citizens and entities most directly affected; ### i. whereas the withdrawal process has led to unpredictability and has constituted a challenge not only for the eu and the withdrawing member state , but also and even more so for the citizens and entities most directly affected; whereas the economic and social costs of this uncertainty have proven to be very high and have also put pressure on the political relations between the eu and the withdrawing member state; whereas greater certainty could be achieved during the separation process by , amongst other things , demanding that the notification of the decision to withdraw be accompanied by a blueprint of the future relationship that the withdrawing member state has in mind;


### 1. recalls that , as per article 50(2) teu , withdrawal agreements are to take account of the framework for the withdrawing state’s future relationship with the union; ### 1. recalls that , as per article 50(2) teu , withdrawal agreements are to take account of the framework for the withdrawing state’s future relationship with the union; emphasises that the withdrawal agreement should be negotiated in good faith by both the eu and the withdrawing member state; emphasises that the eu should not seek to punish the withdrawing state when negotiating the withdrawal agreement;


### 2. recalls that the framework for the future relationship between the eu and the uk was laid down in the political declaration accompanying the withdrawal agreement , which includes clear provisions established by both parties on cooperation in the areas of foreign policy , security and defence; ### 2. understands why the uk did not wish to include provisions regarding cooperation with the union in the areas of foreign policy , security and defence;


### 3. regrets that the legally non-binding nature of the political declaration gave the uk legal grounds not to engage with crucial parts of its content , in particular those relating to foreign and security policy , which therefore formed no part of the negotiations; ### deleted


### 8. believes , nevertheless , that the withdrawal process was characterised by hesitancy on the part of the uk , leading to protracted uncertainty from the outset , reflected in the time gap between the referendum and the withdrawal notification under article 50 of the teu , and until the end of the negotiations , due to the spectre of a no-deal withdrawal; ### 8. believes , nevertheless , that the withdrawal process was characterised by hesitancy on the part of the uk , leading to protracted uncertainty from the outset , reflected in the time gap between the referendum and the withdrawal notification under article 50 of the teu , and until the end of the negotiations , due to the spectre of a no-deal withdrawal; therefore calls for greater clarity as to the process that a withdrawal from the eu should follow; takes the view that the withdrawal notification should be accompanied by an outline of the withdrawing member state’s ambitions as regards future cooperation;


### 9. considers , in this regard , that the political and economic consequences of the decision to leave the union are significant; believes that these were not genuinely and fully assessed by the uk prior to its decision to withdraw , resulting in a lack of preparation for the procedure; ### 9. considers that the political and economic consequences of the decision to leave the union are difficult precisely to estimate at the time of the decision to withdraw; believes that this uncertainty warrants ample leniency in the procedure.


### 10. believes that although the withdrawal is not conditional upon an agreement between the withdrawing member state and the union , the process of the withdrawal of the uk shows the importance of concluding an agreement on the withdrawal arrangements; considers that the eu institutions did their utmost and accomplished their obligation to ensure the conclusion of an agreement; commends the efforts made to avoid a no-deal scenario; ### 10. believes that although the withdrawal is not conditional upon an agreement between the withdrawing member state and the union , the process of the withdrawal of the uk shows the importance of concluding an agreement on the withdrawal arrangements; considers that the eu institutions' unreasonable demands , especially with regards to the role of the court of justice of the eu , almost lead to a no-deal scenario;


### - explicit conditions for the revocation of the notification of the intention to leave , ### - explicit recognition of the right to unilaterally revoke the notification of the intention to leave ,


### 15. reiterates that , until a withdrawal agreement enters into force or , failing that , the two-year period mentioned in article 50(3) of the teu has elapsed , the withdrawing state remains a member state , and enjoys all the rights and is under all the obligations deriving from the treaties without exception , including the principle of sincere cooperation laid down in article 4(3) of the teu , as well as the obligation to hold elections to the european parliament; ### 15. believes that a member state should be considered a third country from the date of entry into force of the withdrawal agreement or , failing that , two years after the notification referred to in paragraph 2 , unless the european council , in agreement with the member state concerned , unanimously decides to extend this period , in accordance with article 50 (3) teu;


### 17. considers , in this context , that the role of the parliament is essential in safeguarding the parliamentary and democratic dimension of a procedure with such a constitutional and institutional impact on the union; considers that its role must be enhanced in any future treaty reform , in all aspects of the process from the negotiations to the implementation of a withdrawal agreement , including for major decisions such as extensions in accordance with article 50(3) of the teu; ### 17. considers , in this context , that the role of the parliament is essential in safeguarding the parliamentary and democratic dimension of a procedure of major constitutional and institutional impact on the union;


### 17. considers , in this context , that the role of the parliament is essential in safeguarding the parliamentary and democratic dimension of a procedure with such a constitutional and institutional impact on the union; considers that its role must be enhanced in any future treaty reform , in all aspects of the process from the negotiations to the implementation of a withdrawal agreement , including for major decisions such as extensions in accordance with article 50(3) of the teu; ### 17. considers , in this context , that the role of the parliament is essential in safeguarding the parliamentary and democratic dimension of a procedure with such a constitutional and institutional impact on the union; considers that its supervisory role must be enhanced in any future treaty reform , in all aspects of the process from the negotiations to the implementation of a withdrawal agreement , including for major decisions such as extensions in accordance with article 50(3) of the teu;


### 19. reiterates its call for an in-depth reflection on the withdrawal of the uk from the european union , and on its impact on the future of the eu; believes that such a reflection should ensure an open and broadened dialogue on the reforms that the union needs in order to reinforce democracy and the capacity to deliver on citizens needs and expectations; ### 19. reiterates its call for an in-depth reflection on the withdrawal of the uk from the european union , and on its impact on the future of the eu;


### 20. believes that it is the responsibility and role of the union and its member states to prevent the repetition of a withdrawal from the eu; calls on member states to consistently provide wide-reaching information to eu citizens on the functioning of the european union , its areas of action and its decision-making processes; considers that for this purpose the conference on the future of europe offers an opportunity for enhanced dialogue with citizens and civil society on the european union and how it should evolve; ### 20. considers that the conference on the future of europe offers an opportunity for enhanced dialogue with citizens and civil society on the european union and how it should evolve; regrets that of the 27 citizens´ representatives who took the floor at the inaugural plenary of the conference on the future of europe , 15 (55.6%) were representing non-profit organisations or organisations close to government , such as pro-integrationist think tanks , national or international youth organisations , youth parliaments or similar organisations , including 2 jean monnet chairs , a ceo of a government agency , a former mep who was shortlisted in 2011 for the prize of the best member of the european parliament , and only 4 citizens employed in the private sector; also regrets that 4 out of 6 representatives from civil society organisations were affiliated to the same organisation , the very pro-integrationist european movement international; fears that this undermines the credibility of the conference to establish a real dialogue , and risks to degrade the conference to an echo-chamber of integrationist ideas;


### 20. believes that it is the responsibility and role of the union and its member states to prevent the repetition of a withdrawal from the eu; calls on member states to consistently provide wide-reaching information to eu citizens on the functioning of the european union , its areas of action and its decision-making processes; considers that for this purpose the conference on the future of europe offers an opportunity for enhanced dialogue with citizens and civil society on the european union and how it should evolve; ### 20. believes that it is the responsibility and role of the union and its member states to prevent the repetition of a withdrawal from the eu; calls on member states to consistently provide wide-reaching information to eu citizens on the functioning of the european union , its areas of action and its decision-making processes; considers that the eu can only bridge the gap to the citizen by achieving results and not by organising expensive conferences that are unrepresentative and mainly reach an elite and the pillarised society; takes the view that citizens expect the eu to demonstrate its added value by protecting them and creating prosperity; stresses that article 10(1) of the teu stipulates that the functioning of the eu shall be founded on representative democracy;


### 1. grants the secretary-general of the council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the european council and of the council for the financial year 2020 / postpones its decision on granting the secretary-general of the council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the european council and of the council for the financial year 2020; ### 1. postpones its decision on granting the secretary-general of the council discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the european council and of the council for the financial year 2020;


### 3. considers that the conference on the future of europe provides an opportunity to discuss proposals to enhance transparency and democratic accountability with regard to the protection of the union’s financial interests; ### 3. considers that the conference on the future of europe provides an opportunity to discuss proposals to enhance transparency and democratic accountability with regard to the protection of the union’s financial interests within the boundaries that are clearly and strictly determined by the treaties;


### 4. underlines that while the current situation could be improved through better interinstitutional cooperation within the treaties framework , the revision of the treaties could be considered in order to render the discharge procedure more clear , in the sense that the parliament is tasked with the explicit competence to grant discharge to all institutions and bodies individually. ### 4. underlines that the current situation could be improved through better interinstitutional cooperation within the framework of the treaties.


### 20. regrets the lack of information on the implementation of the council’s gender action plan and the measures taken to ensure equal opportunities for persons with disabilities at the council as a workplace; calls on the council to provide information on gender balance , geographical distribution and disabilities of its members of staff and on the related internal policies in force; ### 20. regrets the lack of information on the measures taken to ensure equal opportunities for persons with disabilities at the council as a workplace; calls on the council to provide information on geographical distribution and disabilities of its members of staff and on the related internal policies in force;


### 21. recalls its resolution of 17 december 2020 on the need for a dedicated council configuration on gender equality2as a dedicated institutional forum to ensure stronger integration of gender equality in union strategies , coordination of all related policies and progress in the main files related to gender equality , as well as harmonisation of the protection of women’s rights and gender equality; ### deleted


### 44. emphasises parliament's prerogative to grant discharge pursuant to article 319 tfeu as well as the applicable provisions of the financial regulation and parliament’s rules of procedure; reiterates that this prerogative allows the union to maintain transparency , democratic scrutiny and accountability towards union taxpayers; ### 44. emphasises parliament's prerogative to grant discharge pursuant to article 319 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union as well as the applicable provisions of the financial regulation and parliament’s rules of procedure in line with current interpretation and practice , namely , the power to grant discharge in order to maintain transparency and to ensure democratic accountability towards union taxpayers;


### 45. stresses the well-established and respected practice followed by parliament over the course of almost twenty years of granting discharge to all union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies; recalls that the commission has declared its inability to oversee the implementation of the budgets of the other institutions; stresses the reiterated view of the commission that the practice of giving discharge to each institution for their administrative expenditure should continue to be pursued; ### (does not affect the english version.)


### 46. stresses that the current situation , where the council refuses to collaborate with parliament in the context of the annual budgetary discharge procedure , makes it impossible for parliament to make an informed decision on granting discharge , and that this has a lasting negative effect on both institutions and discredits the management and democratic scrutiny of the union budget; regrets the council’s continuing refusal to engage in loyal cooperation in the framework of the discharge procedure that has lasted for more than a decade; ### 46. stresses that the current situation , where parliament can only check the reports of the court and of the european ombudsman as well as the information on the council’s website but does not receive written or oral answers from the council during the annual discharge procedure , i.e. , the council refuses to collaborate with parliament in the context of the annual discharge procedure , makes it impossible for parliament to make an informed decision on granting discharge , and that this has a lasting negative effect on both institutions and discredits the management and democratic scrutiny of the union budget; regrets the council’s continuing refusal to engage in loyal cooperation in the framework of the discharge procedure that has lasted for more than a decade;


### 48. believes that a revision of the treaties is necessary to streamline the discharge procedure , making it clearer and more transparent , especially by giving parliament the explicit competence to grant discharge to all institutions , bodies , offices and agencies individually; ### 48. in respect of the council's specific role as an institution giving recommendations on the discharge procedure , reiterates its requests to the council to give discharge recommendations with respect to the other union institutions;


### a. whereas since 1976 , when the european electoral act paved the way for the election of the representatives of the european parliament by direct universal suffrage for the first time , the ep has continuously requested the reform of eu electoral law and moves towards a more a genuine , uniform and european electoral procedure; ### a. whereas since 1976 , when the european electoral act paved the way for the election of the representatives of the european parliament by direct universal suffrage for the first time , the ep has continuously requested the reform of eu electoral act and moves towards a more democratic procedure;


### b. whereas the lisbon treaty has offered a positive step forward by confirming the right of the ep to initiate a proposal on the electoral act as well as on its composition; ### b. whereas the lisbon treaty has offered a step forward by confirming the right of the ep to initiate a proposal on the electoral act as well as on its composition;


### c. whereas other important changes in the lisbon treaty concerned in particular the wording of article 14 teu , stating that the parliament is to be composed of representatives of the citizens of the union and not peoples of the member states , as well as the reference to the parliament’s role in the election of the president of the european commission , who should be elected taking into account the results of the ep elections; ### deleted


### f. whereas , despite some steps forward in defining common standards of electoral procedures for the european parliament , today eu elections are still mostly governed by national laws and therefore more improvements are needed to establish a genuinely uniform procedure for european elections; ### deleted


### j. whereas the conclusion of the ratification process for council’s decision 2018/994 of 13 july 2018 is still pending but cannot hold back the necessary changes in the union’s electoral systems; ### deleted


### k. whereas growing political momentum and changing conditions among the member states could offer the possibility of finally introducing into election procedures stronger elements and provisions that highlight the european dimension of the elections; ### k. whereas the political momentum and changing conditions among the member states show a strong division between their election systems and procedures , thus a further step towards centralizing the electoral process would not be the most appropriate approach;


### m. whereas the reform of the european parliament's electoral procedure should aim to enhance the democratic and transnational dimension of the european elections and the democratic legitimacy of the union decision-making process , reinforce the concept of citizenship of the union , improve the functioning of the european parliament and the governance of the union , make the work of the european parliament more legitimate , strengthen the principles of electoral equality and equal opportunities , enhance the effectiveness of the system for conducting european elections , and bring members of the european parliament closer to their voters , and in particular the youngest amongst them; ### m. whereas the reform of the european parliament's electoral procedure should aim to enhance the democratic dimension of the european elections and the democratic legitimacy of the union decision-making process , improve the functioning of the european parliament and the governance of the union , make the work of the european parliament more legitimate , strengthen the principles of electoral equality and equal opportunities , enhance the effectiveness of the system for conducting european elections , and bring members of the european parliament closer to their voters , and in particular the youngest amongst them;


### n. whereas the possibility of developing a uniform electoral procedure based on direct universal suffrage has been enshrined in the treaties since 1957; ### deleted


### o. whereas the right of all citizens of the union to participate , on an equal basis , in the democratic life of the union would be promoted by a genuine harmonisation of the procedure for elections to the european parliament in all the member states , which would also strengthen the political dimension of european integration; ### deleted


### q. whereas the procedure for nominating candidates for elections to the european parliament varies considerably from member state to member state and from party to party , in particular as regards transparency and democratic standards: whereas , however , open , transparent and democratic procedures for the selection of candidates are essential for building trust in the political system; ### q. whereas the procedure for nominating candidates for elections to the european parliament varies considerably from member state to member state and from party to party , in particular as regards transparency and democratic standards;


### t. whereas the establishment of a joint constituency in which lists are headed by each political family’s candidate for the post of president of the commission would greatly strengthen european democracy and further legitimise the election of the president of the commission; ### t. whereas the establishment of a joint constituency in which lists are headed by each political family’s candidate for the post of president of the commission would strengthen european democracy and further legitimise the election of the president of the commission;


### u. whereas not all member states give their citizens the possibility of voting from abroad , and among those that do , the conditions for depriving them of their right to vote vary greatly; whereas granting all citizens of the union residing outside the union the right to participate in elections would contribute to electoral equality; whereas , however , member states need to coordinate their administrative systems better in order to prevent voters from voting twice in two different member states; ### u. whereas the possibility of voting from abroad is linked to the constitutions and electoral laws of the member states and should not be determined at eu level;


### v. whereas any barriers to the right to vote for persons with disabilities , especially legal barriers for adults with intellectual disabilities declared legally incapacitated should be removed , guaranteeing physical and sensory accessibility in polling stations as well as alternative participation systems to exercise the right to vote , in particular through postal voting; ### v. whereas any barriers to the right to vote for persons with disabilities , guaranteeing physical and sensory accessibility to the polling stations , as well as alternative participation systems should be put in place in order to guarantee the proper exercise of their right to vote;


### w. whereas an electoral authority , acting as a network of member states' single contact authorities , should be set up at union level , as this would facilitate access to information on the rules governing the european elections , as well as streamlining the process , managing the joint constituency and enhancing the european character of those elections; ### deleted


### x. whereas postal , electronic and internet voting could make the conduct of european elections more efficient and more appealing for voters , whilst ensuring the highest possible standards of data protection; ### deleted


### 1. suggests the reform of its electoral procedure with the goal of shaping in a concrete way a european public sphere , by suggesting common minimum standards and legislative changes ahead of the 2024 european elections; ### 1. suggests the reform of its electoral procedure with the goal of shaping in a concrete way a european public sphere , by suggesting common minimum standards and legislative changes ahead of the 2029 european elections;


### 2. considers it essential to improve the transparency and democratic accountability of the parliament , by strengthening the european dimension of the elections , notably by shifting the debate in election campaigns away from national topics towards genuinely european issues; in addition , considers it essential to transform the european elections into a single european election , as opposed to the collection of 27 separate national elections , which is the way that european elections are mainly perceived today; ### 2. considers it essential to improve the transparency and democratic accountability of the parliament , by taking in to account the national and local topics as they are the ones shaping the work of the european parliament;


### 4. observes that diverging electoral cultures have resulted in a range of different electoral systems; considers therefore that common minimum standards are needed , in order to ensure approximation towards a unified european electoral law and equality of the vote for citizens of the union , including as regards: the right to register a party and to stand for elections; access to ballots; the fielding of candidates; accessibility of voting; or what happens on the day of the elections; ### 4. observes that diverging electoral cultures have resulted in a range of different electoral systems; considers therefore that common minimum standards are needed;


### 8. considers gender equality to be a key horizontal element for improving the quality of eu democracy and enhancing a european public space; calls on member states to apply this principle and the provisions contained in the parliament’s proposal in the attached legislative act in a comprehensive way , in accordance with their own competences; calls for the introduction of lists of candidates with an equal number of male and female candidates for the electable places , for example through the use of zipped lists or other equivalent methods , since , in many member states , there is no legislation that ensures political gender parity in elections; ### deleted


### 9. considers it essential that both european and national political parties and movements adopt democratic , informed and transparent procedures for the selection of candidates to the european parliament , including the lead candidate , ensuring the direct involvement of individual citizens who are party members , including , but not limited to , the election of delegates; considers that such democratic selection should be accompanied by the necessary information as regards the capacities and performance of the aspiring candidates; ### deleted


### 10. believes that all european voters should be allowed to indicate their preferred candidate for the president of the commission , and that leading candidates should be able to stand in all member states , nominated by a european political party , by a movement or by a coalition of european parties , putting forward a common electoral programme; ### deleted


### 11. calls on european political parties and movements to nominate their candidates for the position of president of the commission - or common candidates of a coalition of european parties and movements - at least 12 weeks before the start of the electoral period; considers that binding democratic procedures and transparency in the selection should be ensured; expects candidates to be placed in the first position of the corresponding list of the joint constituency; ### deleted


### 12. calls for enhancing the visibility of european parties and movements through media campaigns and on ballot papers and all electoral materials; determines that national parties shall indicate their affiliation to the european political parties and to the corresponding lead candidate during the electoral campaign; ### 12. believes that enhancing the visibility of european parties and movements through media campaigns could contribute to the informed choice of the citizens ;


### 14. proposes establishing the practice for interested parliamentary groups to conclude a “legislature agreement” in order to ensure a political follow-up to the european elections and as a way to secure a majority within the parliament ahead of the appointment of the commission; ### deleted


### 15. considers that the introduction of a joint constituency from which forty-six members of the european parliament shall be elected and in which lists are headed by each political family’s candidate for the post of president of the commission could offer an opportunity to enhance the democratic and transnational dimension of the european elections; believes that the goal of establishing a joint constituency is achievable only if geographical , demographic and gender balance is ensured , by guaranteeing that smaller member states are not put at a competitive disadvantage compared to the larger member states; suggests in this respect introducing binding demographic representation in the lists for the joint constituency , such as maximum thresholds for candidates residing in the same member state and a minimum obligatory representation of nationals of different member states; encourages european parties and movements to appoint candidates in the joint lists coming from all member states; ### deleted


### 15. considers that the introduction of a joint constituency from which forty-six members of the european parliament shall be elected and in which lists are headed by each political family’s candidate for the post of president of the commission could offer an opportunity to enhance the democratic and transnational dimension of the european elections; believes that the goal of establishing a joint constituency is achievable only if geographical , demographic and gender balance is ensured , by guaranteeing that smaller member states are not put at a competitive disadvantage compared to the larger member states; suggests in this respect introducing binding demographic representation in the lists for the joint constituency , such as maximum thresholds for candidates residing in the same member state and a minimum obligatory representation of nationals of different member states; encourages european parties and movements to appoint candidates in the joint lists coming from all member states; ### 15. considers that the goal of establishing a joint constituency is achievable only if geographical , demographic and gender balance is ensured , by guaranteeing that smaller member states are not put at a competitive disadvantage compared to the larger member states; suggests in this respect introducing demographic representation in the lists for the joint constituency , such as maximum thresholds for candidates residing in the same member state and a minimum obligatory representation of nationals of different member states; encourages european parties and movements to appoint candidates in the joint lists coming from all member states;


### (1) ‘political party’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives and which is either recognised by , or established in accordance with , the legal order of at least one member state and that intends to form or to join a european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements in order to table a list of candidates to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (1) ‘political party’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives and which is either recognised by , or established in accordance with , the legal order of at least one member state;


### (2) ‘political movement’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives which , rather than being established as a political party , is registered as an association of voters in accordance with applicable national provisions and which intends to form or joining a european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements in order to table a list of candidates to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (2) ‘political movement’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives which , rather than being established as a political party , is registered as an association of voters in accordance with applicable national provisions;


### (3) ‘european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements’ means an electoral alliance by a number of national political parties and/or national political movements equal to one quarter of the member states , where necessary rounded up to the nearest whole number , that tables a candidacy to , and campaigns for the union-wide constituency; ### deleted


### (4) ‘european political party’ means a political alliance of national political parties which pursues political objectives and is registered with the authority for european political parties and foundations in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 (8 ) for the purposes of tabling a candidacy to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (4) ‘european political party’ means a political alliance of national political parties which pursues political objectives and is registered with the authority for european political parties and foundations in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 (8 );


### (5) ‘european political movement’ means a transnational association of citizens present in at least a quarter of the member states , representing at least a number equal to 0.01% of the voting population in the relevant member states , which pursues political objectives , but is not established as a european political party , and is recognised for the purpose of tabling a candidacy to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (5) ‘european political movement’ means a transnational association of citizens present in at least a quarter of the member states , representing at least a number equal to 0.01% of the voting population in the relevant member states , which pursues political objectives , but is not established as a european political party;


### (6) ‘european electoral coalition’ means an electoral alliance by two or more european political parties and/or european political movements that fields a list of candidates for and campaigns in the union-wide constituency. national political parties and/or national political movements can also join such an electoral alliance provided that they are not affiliated to a european political party and there is no other affiliated national political party to any of the european political parties of the electoral alliance; ### deleted


### (7) “european electoral entity” means a european political party , a european political movement , a european electoral alliance , or a european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements; ### (7) “european electoral entity” means a european political party or a european political movement;


### (8) ´transnational list´ means the candidacy/list of candidates fielded in the union-wide constituency; ### deleted


### those national provisions , which may , if appropriate , take account of the specific situation in each member state , shall not affect the essentially proportional nature of the voting system. ### those national provisions , which take account of the specific situation in each member state , shall not affect the essentially proportional nature of the voting system.


### every european union citizen from 18 years of age shall have the right to vote and to stand as a candidate for election to the european parliament , in both the national and in the union-wide constituency , without prejudice to those member states that , at the date of the entry into force of this regulation , have set the minimum age that is lower than 18 for eligibility to vote and for eligibility to stand as a candidate. ### every european union citizen in accordance with the applicable national law provisions , shall have the right to vote and to stand as a candidate for election to the european parliament


### member states shall ensure that all citizens of the union , including those living or working in a third country and those who are homeless or who are serving a prison sentence in the eu , are entitled to and are able to exercise their right to vote in elections to the european parliament , and , with regard to those citizens serving a prison sentence , without prejudice to national law or court decisions handed down in accordance with national law. ### member states shall ensure that all citizens of the union are entitled to and are able to exercise their right to vote in elections to the european parliament , and , with regard to those citizens serving a prison sentence , without prejudice to national law or court decisions handed down in accordance with national law.


### a. whereas european political parties help to raise european political awareness and express the will of union citizens; whereas strong political parties and foundations at european level are essential for the development of a truly european political sphere; ### a. whereas european political parties help to raise european political awareness and express the will of union citizens that reflects their political diversity; whereas strong political parties and foundations at european level are essential for the development of a truly european political sphere;


### 4. underlines the importance of the registration of european political parties and foundations , since it requires compliance with all its conditions , including respect for union fundamental values , and makes eligibility for funding from the union budget conditional upon such compliance , as well as the need to ensure full transparency; ### deleted


### 1. grants the executive director of the european union agency for asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the european asylum support office for the financial year 2021 / postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the european union agency for asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the european asylum support office for the financial year 2021; ### 1. postpones its decision on granting the executive director of the european union agency for asylum discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the european asylum support office for the financial year 2021;


### amended proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of 'eurodac' for the comparison of biometric data for the effective application of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] , for identifying an illegally staying third-country national or stateless person and on requests for the comparison with eurodac data by member states' law enforcement authorities and europol for law enforcement purposes and amending regulations (eu) 2018/1240 and (eu) 2019/818 ### amended proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of 'eurodac' for the comparison of biometric data for the effective application of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] , for identifying an irregularly staying third-country national or stateless person and on requests for the comparison with eurodac data by member states' law enforcement authorities and europol for law enforcement purposes and amending regulations (eu) 2018/1240 and (eu) 2019/818


### (4a) ‘moreover , for the purposes of effectively applying regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and in accordance with the rules thereof , it is necessary to clearly mark in eurodac the fact that there has been a shift of responsibility between member states , including in cases of relocation. furthermore , in order to reflect accurately the obligations member states have to conduct search and rescue operations and to help these member states with the specific challenges they face as they cannot apply to persons disembarked following such operations the same tools as for irregular crossings by land or air , it is also necessary to register third-country nationals or stateless persons disembarked following search and rescue operations as a separate category in eurodac. ### (4a) moreover , for the purposes of effectively applying regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and in accordance with the rules thereof , it is necessary to clearly mark in eurodac the fact that there has been a shift of responsibility between member states , including in cases of relocation.


### (5a) ‘it is also necessary to introduce provisions that would ensure the functioning of that system within the interoperability framework established by regulations (eu) 2019/81725 and 2019/81826 of the european parliament and of the council. ### (5a) it is also necessary to ensure that that system functions within the interoperability framework established by regulations (eu) 2019/81725 and 2019/818 26 of the european parliament and of the council in accordance with the current regulation and in compliance with regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council26a , in particular the principles of necessity , proportionality and purpose limitation set out in that regulation. in addition , it is necessary to introduce clear provisions which would permit the designated national authorities of the member states , and the union bodies which have access to eurodac , to see only the data which are strictly relevant for the performance of their specific tasks.


### (5c) likewise , for the purpose of managing irregular migration , it is necessary to allow eu-lisa to produce cross-system statistics using data from eurodac , the visa information system , etias and the entry/exit system. in order to specify the content of these cross-system statistics , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission's exercise of implementing powers.’; ### (5c) for the purpose of assisting member states with the control of irregular immigration and of providing useful statistics to policy makers to encourage evidence-based policy making , eu-lisa should be able to produce cross-system statistics using data from relevant union databases , in particular eurodac , the visa information system , etias , the entry/exit system. in order to specify the content of these cross-system statistics , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission's exercise of implementing powers.’;


### (5c) likewise , for the purpose of managing irregular migration , it is necessary to allow eu-lisa to produce cross-system statistics using data from eurodac , the visa information system , etias and the entry/exit system. in order to specify the content of these cross-system statistics , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission's exercise of implementing powers.’; ### (5c) likewise , for the purpose of assisting member states with the control of illegal immigration , it is necessary to allow eu-lisa to produce cross-system statistics using data from relevant union databases , in particular eurodac , the visa information system , etias , the entry/exit system and the schengen information system. in order to specify the content of these cross-system statistics , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission's exercise of implementing powers.’;


### (6) ‘to those ends , it is necessary to set up a system known as 'eurodac' , consisting of a central system and of the common identity repository established by regulation (eu) 2019/818 , which will operate a computerised central database of biometric data , as well as of the electronic means of transmission between those [the central system and the common identity repository] and the member states , hereinafter the "communication infrastructure".’; ### (6) 'to those ends , it is necessary to set up a system known as 'eurodac' , consisting of a central system and of the common identity repository established by regulation (eu) 2019/818 , which will operate a computerised central database of biometric and alphanumeric data , as well as of the electronic means of transmission between those [the central system and the common identity repository] and the member states , hereinafter the "communication infrastructure".’;


### (14) ‘moreover , in order for eurodac to effectively assist with the control of irregular migration and with the detection of secondary movements within the eu , it is necessary to allow the system to count applicants in addition to applications by linking all sets of data corresponding to one person , regardless of their category , in one sequence.’; ### (14) 'moreover , in order for eurodac to effectively assist with the control of irregular immigration to the union , and with the detection of secondary movements within the union it is necessary to allow the system to count applicants in addition to applications by linking all sets of data corresponding to one person , regardless of their category , in one sequence. national authorities and union bodies should be able to see only the personal data that are strictly relevant for the performance of their tasks , even if the data are linked in a sequence. that does not affect the retention period of each dataset.’;


### (14) ‘moreover , in order for eurodac to effectively assist with the control of irregular migration and with the detection of secondary movements within the eu , it is necessary to allow the system to count applicants in addition to applications by linking all sets of data corresponding to one person , regardless of their category , in one sequence.’; ### (14) 'moreover , in order for eurodac to effectively assist with the control of illegal immigration to the union , and with the detection of secondary movements within the union it is necessary to allow the system to count applicants in addition to applications by linking all sets of data corresponding to one person , regardless of their category , in one sequence.’;


### (6) the following recital is inserted after recital 24: ### deleted


### text proposed by the commission ### amendment


### assist with the application of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] under the conditions set out in this regulation; ### assist with the identification of secondary movements of third-country nationals resettled in accordance with regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] under the conditions set out in this regulation;


### lay down the conditions under which member states' designated authorities and the european police office (europol) may request the comparison of biometric or alphanumeric data with those stored in the central system for law enforcement purposes for the prevention , detection or investigation of terrorist offences or of other serious criminal offences; ### lay down the conditions under which member states' designated authorities and the european police office (europol) may request the comparison of biometric or alphanumeric data with those stored in the central system or in the common identity repository (cir) , for law enforcement purposes for the prevention , detection or investigation of terrorist offences or of other serious criminal offences;


### lay down the conditions under which member states' designated authorities and the european police office (europol) may request the comparison of biometric or alphanumeric data with those stored in the central system for law enforcement purposes for the prevention , detection or investigation of terrorist offences or of other serious criminal offences; ### lay down the conditions under which member states' designated authorities and the european police office (europol) may request the comparison of biometric or alphanumeric data with those stored in the central system and in the common identity repository (cir) , for law enforcement purposes for the prevention , detection or investigation of terrorist offences or of other serious criminal offences;


### support the objectives of the european travel information and authorisation system (‘etias’) established by regulation (eu) 2018/1240; ### support the sharing of information with the european travel information and authorisation system (‘etias’) established by regulation (eu) 2018/1240;


### support the objectives of the visa information system (vis) referred to in regulation (ec) no 767/2008. ### support the sharing of information with the visa information system (vis) referred to in regulation (ec) no 767/2008;


### 2. without prejudice to the processing of data intended for eurodac by the member state of origin in databases set up under the latter's national law , biometric data and other personal data may be processed in eurodac only for the purposes set out in this regulation , in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] .’; ### 2. without prejudice to the processing of data intended for eurodac by the member state of origin in databases set up under the latter's national law , biometric data and other personal data may be processed in eurodac only for the purposes set out in this regulation and in regulations (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] , (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] , (eu) 2019/818 , (eu) xxx/xxx amending the [vis regulation] and (eu) 2018/1240.’;


### 2. without prejudice to the processing of data intended for eurodac by the member state of origin in databases set up under the latter's national law , biometric data and other personal data may be processed in eurodac only for the purposes set out in this regulation , in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] .’; ### 2. without prejudice to the processing of data intended for eurodac by the member state of origin in databases set up under the latter's national law , biometric data and other personal data may be processed in eurodac only for the purposes set out in this regulation and in regulations (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] , (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] , (eu) 2019/818 , (eu) xxx/xxx [vis regulation] and (eu) 2018/1240.’;


### (b p) “cir” means the common identity repository as defined in article 17 of regulation (eu) 2019/818; ### “cir” means the common identity repository as defined in article 17 of regulation (eu) 2019/818 , which shall replace the central system of eurodac to the extent that it stores the personal data referred to in article 18 of that regulation;


### the common identity repository (cir) as referred to in article 17(2) of regulation 2019/818; ### the common identity repository (cir) as referred to in article 17(2) of regulation 2019/818 , which shall replace the central system to the extent that it stores the personal data referred to in article 18 of that regulation;


### 2. the cir shall contain the data referred to in article 12 , points (a) to (f) , (h) and (i) , article 13(2) (a) to (f) , (h) , and (i) , article 14(2) (a) to (f) , (h) and (i) and article 14a(a) to (f) , (h) and (i). the remaining eurodac data shall be stored in the central system. ### 2. the cir shall contain the personal data referred to in article 12 , points (a) to (f) , (h) and (i) , article 13(2) (a) to (f) , (h) , and (i) , article 14(2) (a) to (f) , (h) and (i) and article 14a(a) to (f) , (h) and (i). the remaining eurodac data shall be stored in the central system.


### 5. data on persons covered by articles 10(1) , 13(1) , 14(1) and 14a(1) which are processed in the central system shall be processed on behalf of the member state of origin under the conditions set out in this regulation and separated by appropriate technical means. ### 5. data on persons covered by articles 10(1) , 13(1) , 14(1) and 14a(1) which are processed in the central system shall be processed on behalf of the member state of origin under the conditions set out in this regulation in accordance with regulation (eu) 2016/679 , regulation (eu) 2018/1725 or directive (eu) 2016/680 as appropriate , and shall be separated by appropriate technical means.


### 6. all datasets registered in eurodac corresponding to the same third country national or stateless person shall be linked in a sequence. where a search is launched with the fingerprints in the dataset of a third-country national or stateless person and a hit is obtained against at least one other set of fingerprints in another dataset corresponding to that same third country national or stateless person , eurodac shall automatically link those datasets on the basis of the fingerprints comparison. if necessary , the comparison of fingerprints shall be checked and confirmed by a fingerprint expert in accordance with article 26. when the receiving member state confirms the hit , it shall send a notification to eu-lisa that will confirm the linking. ### 6. all datasets registered in eurodac corresponding to the same third country national or stateless person shall be linked in a sequence. where an automatic comparison is carried out in accordance with articles 15 and 16 and a hit is obtained against at least one other set of fingerprint and facial image data , or facial image data alone , in another dataset corresponding to that same third country national or stateless person , eurodac shall automatically link those datasets on the basis of the comparison. however , its access from both the designated member states authorities and the european union authorized agencies shall be strictly regulated , in order to effectively safeguard a person’s right to privacy and to data protection. hence , such access shall , namely , be limited in time and restricted to the data relevant for the very specific performance of their tasks. moreover , in the event of any doubt , an expert shall check , in accordance with article 26(4) and (5) , the result of an automatic comparison carried out in accordance with articles 15 and 16. where a dataset registered in eurodac is deleted , the existence of a link to that dataset shall also be deleted automatically. when the receiving member state confirms the hit , it shall send a notification to eu-lisa that will confirm the linking.


### 6. all datasets registered in eurodac corresponding to the same third country national or stateless person shall be linked in a sequence. where a search is launched with the fingerprints in the dataset of a third-country national or stateless person and a hit is obtained against at least one other set of fingerprints in another dataset corresponding to that same third country national or stateless person , eurodac shall automatically link those datasets on the basis of the fingerprints comparison. if necessary , the comparison of fingerprints shall be checked and confirmed by a fingerprint expert in accordance with article 26. when the receiving member state confirms the hit , it shall send a notification to eu-lisa that will confirm the linking. ### 6. all datasets registered in eurodac corresponding to the same third country national or stateless person shall be linked in a sequence. where an automatic comparison is carried out in accordance with articles 15 and 16 and a hit is obtained against at least one other set of fingerprint and facial image data , or facial image data alone , in another dataset corresponding to that same third country national or stateless person , eurodac shall automatically link those datasets on the basis of the comparison. however , the access that the designated national authorities and the authorised agencies of the union have to eurodac shall be limited in time and restricted to the data relevant for the specific performance of their tasks. moreover , in the event of any doubt , an expert shall check , in accordance with article 26(4) and (5) , the result of an automatic comparison carried out in accordance with articles 15 and 16. where a dataset registered in eurodac is deleted , the existence of a link to that dataset shall also be deleted automatically. when the receiving member state confirms the hit , it shall send a notification to eu-lisa that will confirm the linking.


### 6. all datasets registered in eurodac corresponding to the same third country national or stateless person shall be linked in a sequence. where a search is launched with the fingerprints in the dataset of a third-country national or stateless person and a hit is obtained against at least one other set of fingerprints in another dataset corresponding to that same third country national or stateless person , eurodac shall automatically link those datasets on the basis of the fingerprints comparison. if necessary , the comparison of fingerprints shall be checked and confirmed by a fingerprint expert in accordance with article 26. when the receiving member state confirms the hit , it shall send a notification to eu-lisa that will confirm the linking. ### 6. all datasets registered in eurodac corresponding to the same third country national or stateless person shall be linked in a sequence. where an automatic comparison is carried out in accordance with articles 15 and 16 and a hit is obtained against at least one other set of fingerprint and facial image data , or facial image data alone , in another dataset corresponding to that same third country national or stateless person , eurodac shall automatically link those datasets on the basis of the comparison. the result of the comparison shall be checked and verified by an expert in accordance with article 26(4) and (5). when the receiving member state confirms the hit , it shall send a notification to eu-lisa that will confirm the linking.


### 1. the rules governing eurodac shall also apply to operations carried out by the member states as from the transmission of data to the central system until use is made of the results of the comparison.’; ### 1. the rules governing eurodac shall also apply to operations carried out by the member states as from the transmission of data to the central system or the cir until use is made of the results of the comparison.’;


### 1. from [the date of application of this regulation] , the central system of eurodac shall be connected to the european search portal referred to in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2019/818 in order to enable the automated processing referred to in article 11 of regulation (eu) 2018/1240. ### 1. from [the date of application of this regulation] , the eurodac component of the cir shall be connected to the european search portal referred to in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2019/818 in order to enable the automated processing referred to in article 11 of regulation (eu) 2018/1240.


### 2. the automated processing referred to in article 11 of regulation (eu) 2018/1240 shall enable the verifications provided for in article 20 and the subsequent verifications of articles 22 and 26 of that regulation. ### 2. the automated processing referred to in article 20 of regulation (eu) 2018/1240 shall enable the verifications provided for in article 20 and the subsequent verifications of articles 22 and 26 of that regulation.


### 2. for the purposes of article 1(1)(f) , the etias national units , shall have access to and may consult the eurodac , in a read-only format , for the purpose of examining applications for travel authorisation. in particular , the etias national units may consult the data referred to in articles 12 , 13 , 14 and 14a. ### 2. the etias national units , shall have temporary access to consult the eurodac , in a read-only format , for the purpose of examining applications for travel authorisation. in particular , the etias national units may consult the data referred to in articles 12 , 13 , 14 and 14a.


### for the purpose of manually verifying hits triggered by the automated queries carried out by the visa information system in accordance with articles [9a and 9c] of regulation (ec) no 767/2008 and examining and deciding on visa applications in accordance with article 21 of regulation (ec) no 810/2009 of the european parliament and of the council , the competent visa authorities shall have access to eurodac to consult data in a read-only format. ### for the purpose of manually verifying hits triggered by the automated queries carried out by the visa information system in accordance with articles [9a and 9c] of regulation (ec) no 767/2008 and examining and deciding on visa applications in accordance with article 21 of regulation (ec) no 810/2009 of the european parliament and of the council1 , the competent visa authorities shall have temporary access to eurodac to consult data in a read-only format.


### from the [date of application of the regulation (eu) xxx/xxx amending the vis regulation] , as provided for in article [9] of that regulation , eurodac shall be connected to the european search portal referred to in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2019/817 in order to enable the automated processing referred to in article [9a] of regulation (ec) no 767/2008 in order to query eurodac and compare the relevant data in the visa information system with the relevant data in eurodac. the verifications shall be without prejudice to the specific rules provided for in article 9(b) of regulation 767/2008.’; ### from the [date of application of the regulation (eu) xxx/xxx amending the vis regulation] , as provided for in article [9] of that regulation , eurodac shall be connected to the european search portal referred to in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2019/817 in order to enable the automated processing referred to in article [9a] of regulation (ec) no 767/2008 and therefore to query eurodac and compare the relevant data in the visa information system with the relevant data in eurodac. the verifications shall be without prejudice to the specific rules provided for in article 9(b) of regulation 767/2008.’;


### 1. eu-lisa shall draw up statistics on the work of the central system every month indicating in particular: ### 1. eu-lisa shall draw up statistics on the work of the central system and the cir every month indicating in particular:


### the number of rejected applicants resulting from the linking process referred to in article 4(6) and pursuant to article 12(za); ### the number of rejected applicants resulting from the linking process referred to in article 4(6) and pursuant to article 12(x);


### the number of data sets transmitted on persons referred to in articles 10(1) , 13(1) , and 14(1) and 14a(1); ### the number of data sets transmitted on persons referred to in articles 10(1) , 13(1) in so far as such persons are not covered by the datasets referred to in article 10(1) , and 14(1) ;


### the number of data sets transmitted on persons referred to in articles 10(1) , 13(1) , and 14(1) and 14a(1); ### the number of data sets transmitted on persons referred to in articles 10(1) , 13(1) in so far as such persons are not covered by the datasets referred to in article 10(1) , and 14(1) in so far as such persons are not covered by the datasets referred to in article 10 (1) , and 14a(1);


### (iv) who were disembarked following a search and rescue operation; ### deleted


### (iv a) who were disembarked following search and rescue operation; ### deleted


### (iv a) who were disembarked following a search and rescue operation; ### deleted


### the number of requests made for persons referred to in article 31; ### the number of requests made in accordance with article 31;


### 2. the monthly statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1(a) to (n) shall be published each month. at the end of each year , the yearly statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1(a) to (n) shall be published by eu-lisa. the statistical data shall be broken down by member state. the statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1 (c) shall , where possible , be broken down by year of birth and sex. ### 2. the monthly statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1(a) to (n) shall be published each month. at the end of each year , the yearly statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1(a) to (n) shall be published by eu-lisa. the statistical data shall be broken down by member state. the statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1 (c) shall , where possible , be broken down by year of birth and sex. all data concerning persons shall be anonymised and the production of statistical data shall be conditional upon provisions on the possible rectification of incorrect data.


### 2. the monthly statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1(a) to (n) shall be published each month. at the end of each year , the yearly statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1(a) to (n) shall be published by eu-lisa. the statistical data be broken down by member state. the statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1 (c) shall , where possible , be broken down by year of birth and sex. ### 2. the monthly statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1(a) to (n) shall be published each month. at the end of each year , the yearly statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1(a) to (n) shall be published by eu-lisa. the statistical data shall be broken down by member state. the statistical data for persons referred to in paragraph 1 (c) shall , where possible , be broken down by year of birth and sex. all data concerning persons shall be anonymised and the production of statistical data shall be conditional upon provisions on the possible rectification of incorrect data.


### 3. for the purpose of supporting the objective referred to in article 1(c) , eu-lisa shall produce monthly cross-system statistics. those statistics shall not allow for the identification of individuals and will use data from eurodac , the visa information system , etias and the entry/exit system. ### 3. for the purpose of supporting the objective referred to in article 1(c) and article 1(h) , eu-lisa shall produce monthly cross-system statistics. those statistics shall not allow for the identification of individuals and will use data from eurodac , the visa information system , etias , and the entry/exit system.


### 3. for the purpose of supporting the objective referred to in article 1(c) , eu-lisa shall produce monthly cross-system statistics. those statistics shall not allow for the identification of individuals and will use data from eurodac , the visa information system , etias and the entry/exit system. ### 3. for the purpose of supporting the objective referred to in article 1(c) eu-lisa shall produce monthly cross-system statistics. those statistics shall not allow for the identification of individuals and will use data from eurodac , the visa information system , etias , the entry/exit system and the schengen information system.


### these statistics shall be made available to the commission , to the [european union agency for asylum] , to the european border and coast guard agency and to the member states. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , specify the content of the monthly cross-system statistics. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 41a(2). ### these statistics shall be made available to the commission , to the european parliament , to member states and to the relevant union agencies , in particular the [european union agency for asylum] , the european border and coast guard agency and europol. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , specify the content of the monthly cross-system statistics. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 41a(2). cross-system statistics shall not be used in connection with individuals , shall not allow for the identification of individuals and shall not be used to deny access to the territory of the union.


### these statistics shall be made available to the commission , to the [european union agency for asylum] , to the european border and coast guard agency and to the member states. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , specify the content of the monthly cross-system statistics. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 41a(2). ### these statistics shall be made available to the commission , to the member states and to the relevant union agencies , in particular the [european union agency for asylum] , the european border and coast guard agency and europol. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , specify the content of the monthly cross-system statistics. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 41a(2).


### 4. at the request of the commission , eu-lisa shall provide it with statistics on specific aspects related to the application of this regulation as well as the statistics pursuant to paragraph 1 and shall , upon request , make them available to a member state and to the [european union agency for asylum]. ### 4. at the request of the commission , eu-lisa shall provide it with statistics on specific aspects related to the application of this regulation as well as the statistics pursuant to paragraph 1 and shall , upon request , make them available to a member state , to the european parliament and to the relevant union agencies , in particular the [european union agency for asylum] , the european border and coast guard agency and europol.


### 4. at the request of the commission , eu-lisa shall provide it with statistics on specific aspects related to the application of this regulation as well as the statistics pursuant to paragraph 1 and shall , upon request , make them available to a member state and to the [european union agency for asylum]. ### 4. at the request of the commission , eu-lisa shall provide it with statistics on specific aspects related to the application of this regulation as well as the statistics pursuant to paragraph 1 and shall , upon request , make them available to a member state and to the relevant union agencies , in particular the [european union agency for asylum] , the european border and coast guard agency and europol.


### 5. eu-lisa shall store the data referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this article , which shall not allow for the identification of individuals , for research and analysis purposes , thus enabling the authorities referred to in paragraph 3 of this article to obtain customisable reports and statistics in the central repository for reporting and statistics referred to in article 39 of regulation (eu) 2019/818. ### 5. eu-lisa shall store for no longer than five years the data referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this article , which shall not , under any circumstance , allow for the identification of individuals , for research and analysis purposes.


### 5. eu-lisa shall store the data referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this article , which shall not allow for the identification of individuals , for research and analysis purposes , thus enabling the authorities referred to in paragraph 3 of this article to obtain customisable reports and statistics in the central repository for reporting and statistics referred to in article 39 of regulation (eu) 2019/818. ### 5. eu-lisa shall store the data referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 of this article , which shall not allow for the identification of individuals , for research and analysis purposes.


### 6. access to the central repository for reporting and statistics referred to in article 39 of regulation (eu) 2019/818 shall be granted to eu-lisa , to the commission , to the [european union agency for asylum] and to the authorities designated by each member state in accordance with article 28(2). access may also be granted to authorised users of other justice and home affairs agencies if such access is relevant for the implementation of their tasks.’; ### 6. access to the central repository for reporting and statistics referred to in article 39 of regulation (eu) 2019/818 shall be granted to eu-lisa , to the commission and to the authorities designated by each member state in accordance with article 28(2). access may also be granted to authorised users of the relevant justice and home affairs union agencies , in particular to the [european union agency for asylum] , to the european border and coast guard agency and to europol , if such access is relevant for the implementation of their tasks.