### 10. welcomes the ecb’s expectation that monthly net asset purchases under the asset purchase programme (app) will continue to run for as long as necessary to reinforce the accommodative impact of its policy rates; ### 10. welcomes the ecb’s expectation that monthly net asset purchases under the asset purchase programme (app) will continue to run for as long as necessary to reinforce the accommodative impact of its policy rates; reminds that according to the most recent ecb's governing council's decisions the asset purchase programme (app) , the pre-pandemic programme , will remain operational at the steady pace;


### 12. notes the ecb’s decision on a new symmetric inflation target of 2 % over the medium term and its commitment to maintain a persistently accommodative monetary policy stance in order to meet its inflation target; notes with concern that inflation rose to a decade-high 3 % in august 2021; calls on the ecb to evaluate and address this upward trend and its consequences more attentively; ### 12. notes the ecb’s decision on a new symmetric inflation target of 2 % over the medium term; notes with concern that inflation rose to a decade-high 3 % in august 2021; calls on the ecb to evaluate and address this upward trend and its consequences more attentively;


### 12. notes the ecb’s decision on a new symmetric inflation target of 2 % over the medium term and its commitment to maintain a persistently accommodative monetary policy stance in order to meet its inflation target; notes with concern that inflation rose to a decade-high 3 % in august 2021; calls on the ecb to evaluate and address this upward trend and its consequences more attentively; ### 12. notes the ecb’s decision on a new symmetric inflation target of 2 % over the medium term and its commitment to maintain a persistently accommodative monetary policy stance in order to meet its inflation target; notes with concern that inflation rose to a decade-high 3 % in august 2021; urges the ecb to evaluate and address this upward trend and its consequences more attentively , especially with regard to the economic recovery and the implementation of the green deal , which has the potential of further pushing prices upwards;


### 13. notes the ecb’s decision to include the costs related to owner-occupied housing in the hicp to better represent the inflation rate that is relevant for households; ### 13. notes the ecb’s recommendation to include the costs related to owner-occupied housing in the hicp to better represent the inflation rate that is relevant for households; reminds the impact of long-term low interest rates; underlines that low interest rates , on the one hand , offer opportunities to consumers , companies , including smes , workers and borrowers , who can benefit from stronger economic momentum , lower unemployment and lower borrowing costs; regrets , on the other hand , the increase of unviable and highly indebted business , the reduced incentive for governments to pursue growth and sustainability-enhancing reforms , as well as detrimental effects on insurers and pension funds , and stresses the financial burden that this places on many citizens across the union;


### 14. recalls that , as an eu institution , the ecb is bound by the paris agreement and that this should be reflected in its policies; ### 14. notes , respecting the independence of the ecb , the impact of climate change on inflation dynamics and transmission risks in monetary policy; recalls the impact of the ecb in maintaining price stability; recall that the ecb , as a european institution , is bound by the paris agreement;


### 15. agrees with the ecb that tackling the climate emergency touches not only upon its secondary but also upon its primary mandate , given that climate change and its consequences pose a threat to price stability; ### deleted


### 16. welcomes the ecb’s new action plan and its detailed roadmap of climate change-related actions to further incorporate climate change considerations into its policy framework; ### 16. notes the ecb’s new action plan and its detailed roadmap of climate change-related actions to further incorporate climate change considerations into its policy framework;


### 17. believes that the market neutrality principle falls short of the commitments under the paris agreement and the eu’s objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest; notes that the ecb has already deviated from market neutrality in several instances; ### 17. believes that the market neutrality principle shall not be subject to the policy decisions adopted by the union; notes that the ecb has already deviated from market neutrality in several instances; reminds that the concept of market neutrality is related to the treaty principle of "an open market economy with free competition , favouring an efficient allocation of resources";


### 18. regrets the fact that green bond issuance in the eu represents only 2.6 % of the eu’s total bond issuance; ### 18. welcomes the fact that the purchases of green bonds and their share of the ecb's portfolio continue to increase; considers the percentage to be low when taking into account the needs of the green transition;


### 18. regrets the fact that green bond issuance in the eu represents only 2.6 % of the eu’s total bond issuance; ### 18. calls on the ecb to look into the risk of green asset bubbles and its possible effect on price stability;


### 21. is concerned about the risks caused by the serious delay in completing the third pillar of the banking union; welcomes the ecb’s long-standing support of the establishment of a fully fledged european deposit insurance scheme (edis); ### 21. understands the delay in completing the third pillar of the banking union , as risk reduction is a conditione sine qua non for the establishment of a fully fledged european deposit insurance scheme (edis);


### 21. is concerned about the risks caused by the serious delay in completing the third pillar of the banking union; welcomes the ecb’s long-standing support of the establishment of a fully fledged european deposit insurance scheme (edis); ### 21. notes the repeated calls of the ecb for the completion of the banking union; welcomes the ecb’s long-standing support of the establishment of a fully fledged european deposit insurance scheme (edis);


### 22. welcomes the ecb’s decision to launch a 24-month investigation phase of a digital euro project; calls on the ecb to effectively address the expectations and concerns raised during the public consultation on a digital euro; ### 22. welcomes the ecb’s decision to launch a 24-month investigation phase of a digital euro project; calls on the ecb to effectively address the expectations and concerns raised during the public consultation on a digital euro; reiterates that a digital euro does not constitute a crypto-asset; reminds that a digital euro would have to satisfy a range of minimal requirements including robustness , safety , efficiency and protection of privacy; furthermore stresses that a digital euro must not endanger cash as means of payment;


### 23. welcomes the continuous efforts of the ecb to strengthen its response and recovery capabilities in the event of cyberattacks; ### 23. welcomes the continuous efforts of the ecb to strengthen its response and recovery capabilities in the event of cyberattacks; notes with concern several technical failures of the target2 settlement system in 2020 , while welcomes the subsequent investigation of these failures by the ecb;


### 23. welcomes the continuous efforts of the ecb to strengthen its response and recovery capabilities in the event of cyberattacks; ### 23. welcomes the continuous efforts of the ecb to strengthen its response and recovery capabilities in the event of cyberattacks and warns for the increasing risk cyber attacks pose on the banking sector;


### 24. calls on the ecb to step up its monitoring of the development of crypto-currencies and the related risks in terms of cybersecurity and money laundering; ### deleted


### 26. stresses the need to further enhance the accountability and transparency arrangements of the ecb; recognises the steps taken by the ecb; repeats its call to launch negotiations on a formal interinstitutional agreement; ### 26. stresses the need to further enhance the accountability and transparency arrangements of the ecb; recognises the steps taken by the ecb; insists on its call to launch negotiations on a formal interinstitutional agreement;


### 30. welcomes the ecb’s new strategy to further improve the gender balance of its staff at all levels; notes the increasing share of women in managerial positions , which , however , remains low; ### 30. welcomes the ecb’s new strategy to further improve the gender balance of its staff at all levels; notes the increasing share of women in managerial positions;


### 5. regrets the fact that base erosion and profit shifting are still ongoing and are facilitated by the tax regimes of certain member states; recalls that the commission , in the context of the european semester and the assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans , found that more reforms are needed in order to address aggressive tax planning in six member states , where the absence or limited application of withholding taxes on outbound payments are likely to be misused for aggressive tax planning; ### 5. regrets the fact that base erosion and profit shifting are still ongoing and are facilitated by the tax regimes of certain member states; the fight against this practice should be one of the main tasks of the eu for the incoming years; moreover recalls that the commission , in the context of the european semester and the assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans , found that more reforms are needed in order to address aggressive tax planning in six member states , where the absence or limited application of withholding taxes on outbound payments are likely to be misused for aggressive tax planning;


### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to set up a harmonised withholding tax framework that ensures that all dividend , interest and royalties payments flowing out the eu are taxed at a minimum effective tax rate; ### 6. calls on the commission and the member states to set up a harmonised withholding tax framework that ensures that all dividend , interest , capital gains , royalties payments , professional services payment and relevant contract payments flowing out the eu are taxed at a minimum effective tax rate in accordance with the principles of ii pillar;


### 8. notes that the lack of an effective minimum tax rate on dividend payments to shareholders has triggered a race to the bottom in this field; calls for the adoption of an effective minimum tax rate for dividend payments to shareholders in the eu , thereby reducing harmful tax competition in this realm; ### 8. notes that the lack of an effective minimum tax rate on dividend payments to shareholders has triggered a race to the bottom in this field; calls for the adoption of an effective minimum tax rate for dividend payments to share holders in the eu , thereby reducing harmful tax competition in this realm however , such an european rate should be competitive in relation to the world economies;


### 10. welcomes the inquiry and final report by the european securities and markets authority into cum-ex , cum-cum and withholding tax reclaim schemes , as requested by parliament; calls on the commission to propose measures to link tax reclaims to the underlying distribution of dividends , or to entrust a single entity with responsibility for collecting the withholding tax and issuing the relevant certificate; ### 10. welcomes the inquiry and final report by the european securities and markets authority in to cum-ex , cum-cum and withholding tax reclaim schemes , as requested by parliament; calls on the commission to propose measures to link tax reclaims to the underlying distribution of dividends , or to entrust a single entity in every member country with responsibility for collecting the withholding tax and issuing the relevant certificate;


### 14. notes the commission’s intention to put forward a proposal by the end of 2022 establishing a european withholding tax framework for dividend , interest or royalty payments , accompanied by a mechanism for the exchange of information and cooperation among tax administrations; ### 14. notes the commission’s intention to put forward a proposal by the end of 2022 establishing a european withholding tax framework for dividend , interest or royalty payments , accompanied by a mechanism for the exchange of information and cooperation among tax administrations of member states;


### 16. notes that digitalising these procedures and improving cooperation between national tax administrations could reduce the administrative burden and uncertainty in cross-border investments; ### 16. notes that digitalising these procedures and improving cooperation between national tax administrations could reduce the administrative burden and uncertainty in cross-border investments and tax erosion;


### 3. at its request , a csd operating a dlt securities settlement system may be exempted by the competent authority from the application of article 19 and article 30 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 , provided that: ### 3. at its request , a csd operating a dlt sss may be exempted by the competent authority from the application of article 19 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 , in relation only to the outsourcing of a core service to a third party , and from article 30 of that regulation , provided that:


### the settlement of payments may be carried out through central bank money , where practicable and available , or where not practicable and available , through commercial bank money , including commercial bank money in a token-based form , or in e-money tokens. ### the settlement of the payment leg shall be carried out through central bank money , where practicable and available , or where not practicable and available , through commercial bank money , including commercial bank money in a token-based form , or in e-money tokens.


### where settlement occurs through commercial bank money or e-money tokens , the investment firm or market operator operating the dlt mtf shall identify , measure , monitor , manage , and minimise any counterparty risk arising from the use of such money. ### where settlement occurs through commercial bank money or e-money tokens , the csd operating a dlt sss shall identify , measure , monitor , manage , and minimise any risk arising from the use of such money , also taking into account any risk arising from the designation or non-designation of the dlt sss as a system for the purposes of directive 98/26/ec and of paragraph 8 of this article.


### they shall also have up-to-date , clear and detailed publically available written documentation , which may be made available by electronic means , defining the rules under which the dlt market infrastructure shall operate , including the agreed upon associated legal terms defining the rights , obligations , responsibilities and liabilities of the operator of the dlt market infrastructure , as well as that of the members , participants , issuers and/or clients using the dlt market infrastructure concerned. such legal arrangements shall specify the governing law , the pre-litigation dispute settlement mechanism and the jurisdiction for bringing legal action. ### they shall also have up-to-date , clear and detailed publicly available written documentation , which may be made available by electronic means , defining the rules under which the dlt market infrastructures and their operators shall operate , including the agreed upon associated legal terms defining the rights , obligations , responsibilities and liabilities of the operator of the dlt market infrastructure , as well as that of the members , participants , issuers and/or clients using the dlt market infrastructure concerned. such legal arrangements shall specify the governing law , the pre-litigation dispute settlement mechanism , any insolvency protection measures under directive 98/26/ec and the jurisdiction for bringing legal action.


### 2. a csd operating a dlt securities settlement system , and an investment firm or a market operator operating a dlt mtf requesting an exemption from article 3(2) of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 , shall establish rules on the functioning of the dlt they operate , including the rules for accessing the distributed ledger technology , the participation of the validating nodes , addressing potential conflicts of interest , and risk management including any mitigation measures. ### 2. a csd operating a dlt sss , and an investment firm or a market operator operating a dlt tss requesting an exemption from article 3(2) of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 , shall establish , or document , as appropriate:


### 3. before deciding on an application for a specific permission to operate a dlt mtf under this regulation , the competent authority of the home member state shall notify and provide all relevant information on the dlt mtf to esma , an explanation of the exemptions requested , their justifications and any compensatory measures proposed by the applicant or required by the competent authority. ### 3. before deciding on an application for a specific permission to operate a dlt mtf under this regulation , the competent authority of the home member state shall notify and provide all relevant information on the dlt mtf , in the case of an application by a credit institution , to its prudential supervisor , including the ecb for significant credit institutions , and , in all cases , to esma , including an explanation of the exemptions requested , their justifications and any compensatory or corrective measures proposed by the applicant or required by the competent authority. in addition , where an applicant intends to provide any of the core services listed in section a of the annex to regulation (eu) no 909/2014 , before deciding on an application for a specific permission to operate a dlt mtf under this regulation , the competent authority of the home member state shall transmit all information included in the application to the relevant authorities specified in article 12 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 and consult those authorities on the features of the securities settlement system operated by the applicant. a relevant authority may inform the competent authority of its views within three months of receipt of the information from the competent authority.


### 6. without prejudice to article 8 and article 44 of directive 2014/65/eu , the competent authority which granted a specific permission under this regulation shall withdraw such permission or any of the exemptions granted , after consultation with esma , in accordance with paragraph 3 , if any of the following has occurred: ### 6. without prejudice to article 8 and article 44 of directive 2014/65/eu , the competent authority which granted a specific permission under this regulation shall withdraw such permission or any of the exemptions granted , after consultation with esma and informing the relevant authorities specified in article 12 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 and , in the case of a specific permission granted to a credit institution , its prudential supervisor , including the ecb for significant credit institutions , in accordance with paragraph 3 , if any of the following has occurred:


### 3. before deciding on an application for a specific permission to operate a dlt mtf under this regulation , the competent authority shall notify and provide all relevant information on the dlt securities settlement system to esma and an explanation of the exemptions requested , their justification and any compensatory measures proposed by the applicant or required by the competent authority. ### 3. before deciding on an application for a specific permission to operate a dlt sss under this regulation , the competent authority shall notify and provide all relevant information on the dlt sss to the relevant authorities specified in article 12 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 and shall consult those authorities on the features of the securities settlement system operated by the applicant and , in the case of an application by a credit institution , shall provide all such relevant information to the prudential supervisor , including the ecb for significant credit institutions , and , in all cases , to esma , including an explanation of the exemptions requested , their justification and any compensatory or corrective measures proposed by the applicant or required by the competent authority.


### within three months of receipt of the notification , esma shall provide the competent authority with a non-binding opinion on the application and shall make any recommendations on the exemptions requested by the applicant , that are necessary to ensure investor protection , market integrity and financial stability. esma shall also promote the consistency and proportionality of exemptions granted by competent authorities to csds operating dlt securities settlement systems , across the union. in order to do so , esma , shall consult the competent authorities of the other member states in a timely manner and take the utmost account of their views in its opinion. ### within three months of receipt of the notification , the relevant authorities specified in article 12 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 may respond to the competent authority , and esma shall provide the competent authority with a non-binding opinion on the application and shall make any recommendations on the exemptions requested by the applicant , that are necessary to ensure investor protection , market integrity and financial stability. esma shall also promote the consistency and proportionality of exemptions granted by competent authorities to csds operating dlt securities settlement systems , across the union. in order to do so , esma , shall consult the competent authorities of the other member states in a timely manner and take the utmost account of their views in its opinion.


### 4. without prejudice to article 17 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 , a competent authority shall refuse to grant a specific permission under this regulation , if there are grounds for believing any of the following: ### 4. without prejudice to article 17 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 , and after having informed the relevant authorities specified in article 12 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 and , in the case of a credit institution , its prudential supervisor , including the ecb for significant credit institutions , a competent authority shall refuse to grant a specific permission under this regulation , if there are grounds for believing any of the following:


### 1. without prejudice to the application of any relevant provisions of directive 2014/65/eu and regulation (eu) no 909/2014 , the operators of dlt market infrastructures shall cooperate with the competent authorities which are entrusted with granting specific permissions under this regulation and with esma. ### 1. without prejudice to the application of any relevant provisions of directive 2014/65/eu and regulation (eu) no 909/2014 , the operators of dlt market infrastructures shall cooperate with the competent authorities , including , in the case of credit institutions , their prudential supervisors , and including the ecb in the case of significant credit institutions , which are entrusted with granting specific permissions under this regulation and with esma.


### in particular , immediately upon becoming aware of any of the matters listed below , the operators of dlt market infrastructures shall notify , the said competent authorities and esma , thereof. such matters include , without limitation: ### in particular , immediately upon becoming aware of any of the matters listed below , the operators of dlt market infrastructures shall notify , the said competent authorities , including , in the case of credit institutions , their prudential supervisors , and including the ecb in the case of significant credit institutions , and esma , thereof. such matters include , without limitation:


### 2. the operators of dlt market infrastructures shall provide the competent authority which granted the specific permission and esma with any relevant information they may require. ### 2. the operators of dlt market infrastructures shall provide the competent authority which granted the specific permission and esma with any relevant information they may require. in the case of a dlt sss or a dlt tss , the competent authority shall transmit information concerning the functioning of the securities settlement system to the relevant authorities specified in article 12 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 as soon as possible.


### 4. every six months from the date of the specific permission , the operator of a dlt market infrastructure shall submit a report to the competent authority and esma. such report shall include , without limitation: ### 4. every six months from the date of the specific permission , the operator of a dlt market infrastructure shall submit a report to the competent authorities , including , in the case of a credit institution , its prudential supervisor , and including the ecb in the case of significant credit institutions , and esma. in the case of a dlt sss or a dlt tss , the competent authority shall transmit that information to the relevant authorities specified in article 12 of regulation (eu) no 909/2014 as soon as possible. such report shall include , without limitation:


### 1. stresses its commitment to the 2030 agenda , especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing climate , biodiversity and health crises; warns against further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income , which would lead to increased inequality and poverty; highlights , against this backdrop , the importance of the sdgs , which provide a universal compass for people’s prosperity and to protect the planet; recalls that a pledge to leave no one behind lies at the heart of the 2030 agenda and that the achievement of the sdgs should benefit all countries , people and segments of society; ### 1. notes the 2030 agenda , especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing economic , environmental and health problems; warns against further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income , which would lead to increased inequality and poverty; questions , against this backdrop , the importance of the sdgs , which allege to provide a universal compass for people’s prosperity and to protect the planet but in practice is not contributing to the stated goals; notes that a pledge to leave no one behind lies at the heart of the 2030 agenda and that the achievement of the sdgs does not benefit all countries , people and segments of society;


### 1. stresses its commitment to the 2030 agenda , especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing climate , biodiversity and health crises; warns against further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income , which would lead to increased inequality and poverty; highlights , against this backdrop , the importance of the sdgs , which provide a universal compass for people’s prosperity and to protect the planet; recalls that a pledge to leave no one behind lies at the heart of the 2030 agenda and that the achievement of the sdgs should benefit all countries , people and segments of society; ### 1. stresses its commitment to the 2030 agenda , especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing climate , biodiversity and health crises; warns against further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income , which would lead to increased inequality and poverty; highlights , against this backdrop , the importance of the sdgs , which provide a universal compass for people’s prosperity and to protect the planet; recalls that a pledge to leave no one behind lies at the heart of the 2030 agenda and that the achievement of the sdgs should benefit all countries , people and segments of society; stresses that , in responding to crises , it is crucial to take into account the broad needs of different actors (leaving no one behind) and to help the most vulnerable;


### 2. highlights the fact that , at the halfway point in the 2030 agenda timeline , eu leadership in the global implementation of the sdgs remains crucial; underlines that 2023 offers a unique opportunity to gather momentum and undertake the urgent transformative action required to place our societies firmly on course to achieve the sdgs; warns that the consequences of inaction in this crucial year would primarily be borne by the most vulnerable people; ### 2. highlights that many of the goals paint a picture of an emergent global utopia with no poverty , no world hunger and reduced inequality , but the policies being implemented in pursuit of these objectives are sometimes quite controversial and deserve a proper democratic debate; gives as examples that sdg 1 ‘no poverty’ leads to proposals for the introduction of a universal basic income (ubi); sdg 2 ‘zero hunger’ leads to the promotion of genetically modified (cm) crops; sdg 3 ‘good health’ is persued by developing mrna-based vaccines; sdg 4 ‘quality education’ is calling for standardized testing; sdg 5 ‘gender equality’ steers goverments towards gender-neutral language in official documents; sdg 6 ‘clean water’ ushers in the privatization of the management of water resources; sdg 7 ‘clean energy’ leads to measures to incentivize renewable energy; sdg 8 ‘economic growth’ results in increased borrowing to create ‘fiscal space’; sdg 9 ‘industry’ leads to the use of public-private partnerships to provide and operate ‘public’ infrastructure; sdg 10 'reduced inequalities' leads to affirmative action policies which lead to institutionalized discrimination; sdg 11 'sustainable cities' leads to calls for so-called '15-minute cities'; sdg 12 ‘responsible consumption’ leads to the implementation of meat consumption taxes; sdg 13 ‘climate action’ calls for carbon pricing; sdg 14 ‘life below water’ leads to the privatization of waters such as through the creation of marine protected areas managed by private companies; sdg 15 ‘life on land’ can lead to the privatization of land , such as through the sale or lease of public lands to private companies;


### 3. notes that the implementation process for almost all the sdgs is lagging and that two consecutive years of regression have been recorded for many indicators9; reaffirms the importance of each sdg andhighlights the key challenges that persist for sustainable development , particularly in relation to poverty (sdg1) , hunger (sdg2) , health (sdg3) , education (sdg4) , climate change (sdg 13) , oceans (sdg 14) and biodiversity (sdg 15); underlines the strategic role that sdg 10 , on reducing inequality , can play in the global implementation of the 2030 agenda; ### 3. notes that the implementation process for almost all the sdgs is lagging and that two consecutive years of regression have been recorded for many indicators9; highlights the key challenges that persist for sustainable development , particularly in relation to poverty (sdg 1) , hunger (sdg 2) , health (sdg 3) , education (sdg 4) , climate change (sdg 13) , oceans (sdg 14) and biodiversity (sdg 15); underlines the strategic role that sdg 10 , on reducing inequality , can play in the global implementation of the 2030 agenda;


### 4. highlights the importance of the 2023 high-level political forum on sustainable development and the sdg summit , which are both due to take place in new york , as opportunities to review progress at the halfway point , which must be the starting point for an intensified effort to achieve the goals by 2030; acknowledges , in this regard , the sdgs being focused on in 2023 (sdgs 6 , 7 , 9 , 11 and 17); ### 4. highlights the hlpf 2023 , convened under the auspices of the economic and social council , that will be held in july 2023 in new york under the title "accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (covid-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development at all levels” , the second sdg summit to be held in september 2023 and the summit of the future to be held in september 2024 , which has , as one of its areas of potential action , the move towards a un 2.0;


### 5. recognises the eu’s significant role in establishing the 2030 agenda in 2015 and calls for it to take bold action and provide global leadership by setting an example in the implementation of the sdgs and redoubling its efforts ahead of the deadline; ### 5. recognises the eu’s significant role in establishing the 2030 agenda in 2015;


### 6. regrets the fact that the commission has still not presented a comprehensive strategy for achieving the 2030 agenda; ### 6. notes the fact that the commission has not presented a comprehensive strategy for achieving the 2030 agenda;


### 7. calls on the commission to continue integrating the sdgs into the european semester and to use the country-specific recommendations to systematically measure member states’ progress and set out concrete proposals for improvement; ### 7. notes that the european semester includes fiscal and economic policy coordination in order to ensure the sustainability of public finances in line with the stability and growth pact and in order to prevent the build-up of excessive macroeconomic imbalances in the euro areas; believes that , by integrating the implementation of the sdgs in the european semester , the effectiveness and the usefulness of the european semester is reduced;


### 8. stresses parliament’s important role in promoting the sdgs’ implementation through european policies and heightening the goals’ visibility in public discourse; underlines that coordination within and between the eu institutions is essential in order to ensure the eu’s leadership and increase the effectiveness of its efforts to implement the 2030 agenda; ### deleted


### 9. recalls that voluntary national reviews are the cornerstone of the follow-up and review framework for the 2030 agenda and a key accountability tool; welcomes the commission’s initiative to draft and present the first eu voluntary review report in 2023; ### 9. recalls that voluntary national reviews are the follow-up and review framework for the 2030 agenda and a key accountability tool; notes the commission’s initiative to draft and present the first eu voluntary review report in 2023;


### 10. reiterates the call on the commission to establish a new permanent platform for regular and structured engagement with civil society organisations in order to systematically involve them in a meaningful way in the sdg implementation process; ### deleted


### 11. underlines the importance of enhanced cooperation with partners in the global south , particularly the african union and civil society representatives , in order to implement the 2030 agenda globally; ### 11. underlines the importance of enhanced cooperation with partners in the global south , particularly the african union and civil society representatives;


### 12. stresses , in this regard , that the eu and its member states must avoid negative spillover effects at the expense of the global south , which occur as a result of their past economic and technological model; advocates cooperation with global partners to turn any negative spillover effects into virtuous circles; calls for all eu policies to be subject to a mandatory sdg check to provide more insight on and address any negative effects and ensure that change in this area is measurable; ### deleted


### 13. points out that , in order to assess the member states’ progress on the sdgs , the eurostat sustainable development indicators must be improved by filling the gaps for some sdgs and better measuring policies’ impact on territories and specific vulnerable groups; ### deleted


### 15. highlights the importance of voluntary local reviews and voluntary subnational reviews as a means of further localising the sdgs and therefore advancing their implementation; ### deleted


### 17. recalls the broad recognition , when the sdgs were adopted , of the need to ‘go from billions to trillions’ in financing for development; is alarmed by the fact that the sdg financing gap has instead grown from usd 2.5 trillion to usd 4 trillion per year10; ### deleted


### 18. calls for the preparation of an eu financing plan for the sdgs; underlines that the 2030 agenda should guide all eu financing tools and their programming; calls on the commission to put forward a proposal for a social taxonomy to complement the green taxonomy and help implement the european green deal; ### deleted


### 19. stresses that adequate financing for the attainment of the sdgs , especially in developing countries , requires a thorough overhaul of the global financial architecture; urges the commission and the member states to step up their engagement and jointly work towards the necessary reforms of the international monetary fund , the world bank group and multilateral development banks in order to adjust these financial institutions’ visions and operating models with a focus on strengthening the fight against poverty and rising inequality and promoting a just and sustainable transition; ### deleted


### 20. strongly welcomes the bridgetown initiative in this regard and calls on the commission and the member states to constructively and proactively engage in the relevant discussions in international forums throughout 2023 so that ambitious reforms can be achieved swiftly; ### deleted


### 21. stresses that more than half of the world’s poorest countries face either a debt crisis or a high risk of one; welcomes the un secretary-general’s push for a global sdg stimulus package and calls for effective debt relief measures that make use of the full toolset available and include both ‘new lenders’ and private creditors; ### 21. stresses that more than half of the world’s poorest countries face either a debt crisis or a high risk of one; warns that if developing countries cannot pay the debt they incur through imf loans and world bank (and associated multilateral development bank) financing , they will be offered options to “repay” their debt through implementing sdg-related policies; regrets that the “debt for land swap” model , the“debt for conservation swaps” or the“debt for climate swaps” model does not respect the sovereignty of these countries


### 22. recognises the importance of domestic resources being mobilised in developing countries and draws attention to the fact that this is contingent on an enabling international environment; calls on the commission and the member states to take the initiative and push for the establishment of a un intergovernmental commission for international cooperation on tax matters , in order to fight illicit financial outflows and close tax havens; ### deleted


### 23. reiterates that the sdgs are the only globally agreed and comprehensive set of goals on the great challenges ahead and the 2030 agenda should therefore serve as a guiding light for navigating through the current uncertainties; highlights the opportunity that the sdgs provide to establish a true well-being economy centred on people and the planet and to work towards a sustainable world beyond 2030; ### 23. calls to reconsider the implementation of the sdgs and take a more cautious approach to achieving sustainable development; recognizes that true sustainability can only be achieved through the promotion of national sovereignty and democratic principles; calls to re-think global goverance in line with these principles;


### a. whereas there will be no climate justice without environmentally , socially and economically sustainable development; whereas achieving the sdgs is therefore an essential prerequisite to achieving a just transition under the paris agreement and the european green deal; ### a. whereas there will be no climate justice without environmentally , socially and economically sustainable development;


### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; calls for the prohibition of alcohol advertising at sport events and for the prohibition of alcohol sponsorship of sport; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages; ### 12. instructs the commission to target , in its actions , solely the excessive overconsumption of alcohol by certain individuals , which inter alia also leads to negative societal and hygienic consequences; considers that the target for the reduction of excessive overconsumption of alcohol shall be at the level of at least 10 % reduction by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent the excessive overconsumption of alcohol13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers solely by introducing the mandatory indication of the list of all ingredients;


### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; calls for the prohibition of alcohol advertising at sport events and for the prohibition of alcohol sponsorship of sport; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages; ### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by providing full product information , including indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information online or on the label of alcohol beverages; supports the industry to continue developing self-regulatory or co-regulatory proposals to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns;


### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; calls for the prohibition of alcohol advertising at sport events and for the prohibition of alcohol sponsorship of sport; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages; ### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include warning messages and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information , also through the use of digital labelling (e-labels); considers it important to protect children from alcohol advertising at sport events and from alcohol sponsorship of sport when those events are mainly attended by minors considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , including in the digital environment , as advertising shall not be aimed specifically at minors and shall not encourage immoderate consumption of such beverages; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness and education campaigns.


### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; calls for the prohibition of alcohol advertising at sport events and for the prohibition of alcohol sponsorship of sport; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages; ### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include messages incentivising a responsible consumption and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information , also through the use of digital labelling (e-labels); calls for the limitation of alcohol advertising and alcohol sponsorship at sport events so that it is associated to responsible consumption; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment , so that children events or events mainly attended by minors are free from such communication; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; considers and promotes self or co-regulatory systems to market alcoholic beverages responsibly , including in audiovisual commercial communications and ensuring that responsible drinking messages accompany audiovisual commercial communication for alcoholic beverages; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness and education campaigns about the risks inherent to alcohol consumption ; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , ensuring a fair taxation system that takes in account the respect of member state’s competences and the specific market models and production costs , which typically foster employment in rural areas;


### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; calls for the prohibition of alcohol advertising at sport events and for the prohibition of alcohol sponsorship of sport; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages; ### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; cautions against a blanket restriction on alcohol sponsorship of sport , which could have serious financial consequences for many sporting sectors; calls , therefore , on the commission to assess the likely effectiveness of such a measure; notes that previous research on tobacco sponsorship indicates that health-related marketing communications and the use of low-alcohol or non-alcoholic brands for sports sponsorship may be more effective than a total advertising ban; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages;


### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate intake of fruits and vegetables , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products via the adoption of harmonised , mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling , such as the nutri-score; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; supports fiscal measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible at national level , especially for people with low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , and marketing controls to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media; ### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risk can be reduced by consuming appropriate amounts of fruit and vegetables and therefore welcomes the planned revision of the 'school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme'; calls on the commission and the member states to help consumers make informed , healthy and sustainable decisions about food by adopting harmonised front-of-pack labelling schemes; welcomes the focus on healthy eating under the european childhood guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan to combat childhood obesity , supports the choice of the mediterranean diet as a healthy diet for cancer prevention; supports tax measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , cereals and vegetables) cheaper and more accessible at national level , especially for people on low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as vat rate differentiation , and marketing controls to promote demand for , access to , and affordable availability of foods and beverages low in saturated fat , trans fat , salt , and sugar; supports member states in limiting advertising of ultra-processed foods and high-sugar , sweetened beverages , including on social media.


### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate intake of fruits and vegetables , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products via the adoption of harmonised , mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling , such as the nutri-score; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; supports fiscal measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible at national level , especially for people with low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , and marketing controls to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media; ### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer and other diseases prevention and that individual health risks can be reduced by an increased consumption of vegetables and fruits; and reiterates that this is an individual responsibility; supports fiscal measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as decreased taxation to promote food commodities that are deemed as healthy , and marketing controls to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media;


### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate intake of fruits and vegetables , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products via the adoption of harmonised , mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling , such as the nutri-score; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; supports fiscal measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible at national level , especially for people with low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , and marketing controls to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media; ### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention , especially the mediterranean diet , and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate intake of fruits and vegetables , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar , promoting healthy food and beverages , while avoiding simplistic exaggerations which may create other harmful behaviours;


### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate intake of fruits and vegetables , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products via the adoption of harmonised , mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling , such as the nutri-score; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; supports fiscal measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible at national level , especially for people with low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , and marketing controls to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media; ### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate intake of fruits , vegetables , pulses (legumes) and wholegrains , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products via the adoption of a harmonised , mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; notes that the mediterranean diet has a well-established beneficial role in health promotion due to its combination of foods rich mainly in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients; emphasises furthermore that studies have demonstrated a clear correlation between regimented adherence to a mediterranean diet and cancer prevention; supports fiscal measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible at national level , especially for people with low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , and marketing controls to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media;


### 14. calls on member states , regional and local governments , and civil society representatives to promote and facilitate the practice of sports activities , which is known to limit both the incidence and the recurrence of cancer , as well as mental health problems , and favour social inclusion; ### 14. calls on member states , regional and local governments , and civil society representatives to promote and facilitate the practice of sports activities , which is known to limit both the incidence and the recurrence of cancer , as well as mental health problems;


### 16. points out that radiation from the sun contains invisible ultraviolet (uv) radiation which can lead to skin cancer; supports the strengthening of protection against exposure to uv radiation at eu level , especially in the framework of occupational health and safety legislation for outdoor workers; calls on the member states to fully implement the rules on artificial tanning devices (sunbeds)16 and to work together towards the phasing out of sunbeds for cosmetic purposes; ### 16. points out that radiation from the sun contains invisible ultraviolet (uv) radiation which can lead to skin cancer; supports the awareness and the strengthening of protection recommendations against exposure to uv radiation at eu level; supports the protection against exposure to uv radiation in the framework of occupational health and safety legislation for outdoor workers; calls on the member states to fully implement the rules on artificial tanning devices (sunbeds)16 and to work together towards a responsible use of sunbeds for cosmetic purposes based on health recommendations;


### 16. points out that radiation from the sun contains invisible ultraviolet (uv) radiation which can lead to skin cancer; supports the strengthening of protection against exposure to uv radiation at eu level , especially in the framework of occupational health and safety legislation for outdoor workers; calls on the member states to fully implement the rules on artificial tanning devices (sunbeds)16 and to work together towards the phasing out of sunbeds for cosmetic purposes; ### 16. points out that radiation from the sun contains invisible ultraviolet (uv) radiation which can lead to skin cancer for populations exposed enormously to sun; supports the strengthening of protection against exposure to uv radiation at eu level , especially in the framework of occupational health and safety legislation for outdoor workers; calls on the member states to fully implement the rules on artificial tanning devices (sunbeds)16 and to work together towards the phasing out of sunbeds for cosmetic purposes; reiterates that for population groups working indoor , limited access to the sun and , in general to nature , leads to adverse health consequences.


### 16. points out that radiation from the sun contains invisible ultraviolet (uv) radiation which can lead to skin cancer; supports the strengthening of protection against exposure to uv radiation at eu level , especially in the framework of occupational health and safety legislation for outdoor workers; calls on the member states to fully implement the rules on artificial tanning devices (sunbeds)16 and to work together towards the phasing out of sunbeds for cosmetic purposes; ### 16. points out that radiation from the sun contains invisible ultraviolet (uv) radiation which can lead to skin cancer; supports the strengthening of protection against exposure to uv radiation at eu level , especially in the framework of occupational health and safety legislation for outdoor workers; calls on the member states to fully implement the rules on artificial tanning devices (sunbeds)16;


### 17. acknowledges that around 2 % of the european cancer burden can be attributed to ionizing radiation and that indoor exposure to radon and its decay products is the second leading cause of lung cancer in europe; looks forward to the results of the euratom research and training programme17 , which will improve knowledge on exposure to radon , and the proposed countermeasures to reduce its accumulation in dwellings; encourages member states to regularly update their national plans to reduce exposure to radon , as requested in the directive on exposure to radioactive sources18 ; calls on the commission to introduce measures to protect workers exposed to ionising radiation such as airline crews , nuclear power plant workers and health professionals working in the radiology , radiotherapy or nuclear medicine sectors; ### 17. acknowledges that around 2 % of the european cancer burden can be attributed to ionizing radiation and that indoor exposure to radon and its decay products is the second leading cause of lung cancer in europe; looks forward to the results of the euratom research and training programme17 ; calls on the commission to allocate funds to create a forecast map indicating the various degrees of potential radon exposure across the eu , which will improve knowledge on exposure to radon , and the proposed countermeasures to reduce its accumulation in dwellings; encourages member states to regularly update their national plans to reduce exposure to radon , as requested in the directive on exposure to radioactive sources18 ; calls on the commission to introduce measures to protect workers exposed to ionising radiation such as airline crews , nuclear power plant workers and health professionals working in the radiology , radiotherapy or nuclear medicine sectors;


### 17. acknowledges that around 2 % of the european cancer burden can be attributed to ionizing radiation and that indoor exposure to radon and its decay products is the second leading cause of lung cancer in europe; looks forward to the results of the euratom research and training programme17 , which will improve knowledge on exposure to radon , and the proposed countermeasures to reduce its accumulation in dwellings; encourages member states to regularly update their national plans to reduce exposure to radon , as requested in the directive on exposure to radioactive sources18 ; calls on the commission to introduce measures to protect workers exposed to ionising radiation such as airline crews , nuclear power plant workers and health professionals working in the radiology , radiotherapy or nuclear medicine sectors; ### 17. acknowledges that around 2 % of the european cancer burden can be attributed to ionizing radiation and that indoor exposure to radon and its decay products is the second leading cause of lung cancer in europe , responsible , on average , for 20 ,000 deaths each year; looks forward to the results of the euratom research and training programme17 , which will improve knowledge on exposure to radon , and the proposed countermeasures to reduce its accumulation in dwellings; encourages member states to regularly update their national plans to reduce exposure to radon , as requested in the directive on exposure to radioactive sources18 ; calls on the commission to introduce measures to protect workers exposed to ionising radiation such as airline crews , nuclear power plant workers and health professionals working in the radiology , radiotherapy or nuclear medicine sectors;


### 18. sees the european green deal as a contributing factor in cancer prevention in europe , via the reduction of air , food , water and soil pollution and of chemical exposure; calls for an evaluation of the impact of policies on cancer incidence to be integrated into the farm to fork strategy and the chemical , zero pollution and non-toxic environment strategies; welcomes the upcoming revision of the eu’s air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy reduces the intake of pesticide residues; encourages the use and development of medicines that are safer for the environment; ### 18. believes that the european green deal is a contributor to cancer prevention in europe by reducing air , food , water and soil pollution and exposure to chemicals; calls for an impact assessment of cancer incidence policies to be integrated into the new consumer agenda (com(2020)696) and the chemicals , zero pollution and toxic free environment strategies; welcomes the planned revision of the eu air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy reduces the intake of pesticide residues , basing any regulatory intervention on appropriate cumulative impact studies; calls on the commission to report on the levels of plant protection products in imported products; encourages the use and development of safer medicines for the environment;


### 18. sees the european green deal as a contributing factor in cancer prevention in europe , via the reduction of air , food , water and soil pollution and of chemical exposure; calls for an evaluation of the impact of policies on cancer incidence to be integrated into the farm to fork strategy and the chemical , zero pollution and non-toxic environment strategies; welcomes the upcoming revision of the eu’s air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy reduces the intake of pesticide residues; encourages the use and development of medicines that are safer for the environment; ### 18. sees that the european green deal could have a contributing factor in cancer prevention in europe , via the reduction of air , food , water and soil pollution and of chemical exposure; calls for an evaluation of the impact of policies on cancer incidence to be integrated into the farm to fork strategy and the chemical , zero pollution and non-toxic environment strategies; welcomes the upcoming revision of the eu’s air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy reduces the intake of pesticide residues and increases the uptake of safer organic and biological alternatives to known high-risk plant protection products that are still in use today because they lack authorized and approved substitutes; encourages the use and development of medicines that are safer for the environment;


### 18. sees the european green deal as a contributing factor in cancer prevention in europe , via the reduction of air , food , water and soil pollution and of chemical exposure; calls for an evaluation of the impact of policies on cancer incidence to be integrated into the farm to fork strategy and the chemical , zero pollution and non-toxic environment strategies; welcomes the upcoming revision of the eu’s air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy reduces the intake of pesticide residues; encourages the use and development of medicines that are safer for the environment; ### 18. sees the european green deal as a contributing factor in cancer prevention in europe , via the reduction of air , food , water and soil pollution and of chemical exposure; calls for an evaluation of the impact of policies on cancer incidence to be integrated into the farm to fork strategy and the chemical , zero pollution and non-toxic environment strategies; welcomes the upcoming revision of the eu’s air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy facilitates the uptake of digital farming technologies to optimise input management , mitigate risks and further stimulate sustainable farming; encourages the use and development of medicines that are safer for the environment;


### 18. sees the european green deal as a contributing factor in cancer prevention in europe , via the reduction of air , food , water and soil pollution and of chemical exposure; calls for an evaluation of the impact of policies on cancer incidence to be integrated into the farm to fork strategy and the chemical , zero pollution and non-toxic environment strategies; welcomes the upcoming revision of the eu’s air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy reduces the intake of pesticide residues; encourages the use and development of medicines that are safer for the environment; ### 18. sees the european green deal as a potentially contributing factor in cancer prevention in europe , via the reduction of air , food , water and soil pollution and of chemical exposure; calls for an evaluation of the impact of policies on cancer incidence to be integrated into the farm to fork strategy and the chemical , zero pollution and non-toxic environment strategies; welcomes the upcoming revision of the eu’s air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy reduces the intake of pesticide residues; encourages the use and development of medicines that are safer for the environment;


### 20. calls for the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals under the reach regulation21 to be conducted in association with the iarc assessments; calls on the commission to adopt effective guidance and legislation to reduce citizens’ exposure to carcinogenic substances; ### 20. recalls that the 2018 review of the reach regulation21 concluded overall that reach is addressing today's citizens' concerns about chemical safety , but has identified opportunities for further improvement and simplification1a; calls on the commission to adopt effective guidance and legislation to reduce citizens’ exposure to carcinogenic substances; highlights compatibility concerns with recommendations to associate , albeit indirectly , reach and iarc assessments as although iarc monographs identify potential cancer hazards , the level of exposure required for cancer incidence is not accounted for in these studies , resulting in levels that may never occur in real-world conditions; stresses that monographs compiled in accordance with reach are more thorough and appropriate for regulatory purposes as the potential risk is also assessed , taking into account the highest exposure levels that can occur under real-world conditions; notes furthermore that iarc assessments are based on markedly different criteria , using only publicly available data , whereas monographs prepared under reach are contingent on all available public data as well as unpublished data produced to meet regulatory requirements;


### 20. calls for the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals under the reach regulation21 to be conducted in association with the iarc assessments; calls on the commission to adopt effective guidance and legislation to reduce citizens’ exposure to carcinogenic substances; ### 20. calls for the registration , evaluation , authorisation and restriction of chemicals under the reach regulation21 to be conducted in association with the iarc assessments; calls on the commission to adopt effective guidance and legislation to reduce citizens’ exposure to carcinogenic chemicals;


### 21. considers that the next review of the european code against cancer (ecac) will have to take into account the latest knowledge on environmental carcinogens; calls for the regulation on food contact materials22 to be reviewed in order to reduce exposure to carcinogens and endocrine disruptors; ### 21. considers that the next update of the european code against cancer (ecac) will have to take into account the latest knowledge on environmental carcinogens; calls for the regulation on food contact materials22 and cosmetic products1a to be considered under the systematic reviews used in the preparation of the next edition of ecac;


### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy; ### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes that , out of respect to fundamental rights , vaccination cannot be made mandatory; calls on the commission to promote coordination of best practices amongst member states; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states , international organisations and vaccine producers to promote precise information about the vaccines and their safety;


### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy; ### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %);insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states , subject to localised context-specific evaluations , to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; calls for improving the uptake of hpv vaccination in line with the who global strategy on the elimination of cervical cancer encompassing vaccination as well as screening , access to treatment and rehabilitation; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b and hepatitis c vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy;


### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , especially for breast and colorectal cancers , and may help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; recommends investments in infrastructures and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic counsellors; ### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to hereditary cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , either at birth or along the lifetime , especially for breast and colorectal cancers , which may help identify a greater number of inherited genetic alterations in people susceptible to certain tumours , and may also help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; recommends boosting investment in family cancer and genetic counselling units that already exist in some centres , to provide infrastructure and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic sequencing counsellors;


### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , especially for breast and colorectal cancers , and may help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; recommends investments in infrastructures and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic counsellors; ### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , especially for breast and colorectal cancers , and may help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; regrets that high-quality genomic testing is not available to cancer patients , recommends therefore that member states support increased access for patients by creating clear pathways for fast and efficient reimbursement of advanced diagnostics; recommends investments in infrastructures and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic counsellors;


### 26. strongly supports the planned revision of the ecac and the launch of an eu mobile app for cancer prevention and care , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , in order to develop , share and implement best practices in cancer prevention and care programmes , with a focus on disadvantaged groups; stresses that the ecac should be systematically evaluated and that the evaluation work should be coordinated by the iarc; ### 26. strongly supports the planned revision of the ecac and the launch of an eu mobile app for cancer prevention and care , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , in order to develop , share and implement best practices in cancer prevention and care programmes , with a focus on disadvantaged groups; stresses that the ecac should be systematically evaluated by the commission and that the evaluation work should be coordinated with the iarc;


### 27. encourages the commission and the member states to promote health literacy as regards cancer risks and determinants , to develop educational tools for prevention and to support the creation of e-learning platforms and applications; considers cancer prevention to be a first step towards a european public health education policy; ### 27. encourages the commission and the member states to promote health literacy as regards cancer risks and determinants , to develop educational tools for prevention and to support the creation of e-learning platforms and applications; considers cancer prevention as an opportunity to improve health literacy among citizens; also encourages the member states to develop caregiver training strategies and the promotion of self-care led by community nurses ;


### 28. calls for the creation of a virtual european cancer institute , which would be in charge of establishing a european roadmap to devise and coordinate large-scale prevention campaigns and effective communication campaigns on health promotion in educational programmes (harmless behaviours , healthy nutrition , physical activity etc.) with a special focus on young people and disadvantaged groups; ### 28. calls for a rolling update of the knowledge centre on cancer , launched recently under europe’s beating cancer plan , to include the coordination of large-scale prevention campaigns and effective communication campaigns with national programmes (positive health behaviours , healthy nutrition , physical activity etc.) with a special focus on young people and disadvantaged groups;


### 28. calls for the creation of a virtual european cancer institute , which would be in charge of establishing a european roadmap to devise and coordinate large-scale prevention campaigns and effective communication campaigns on health promotion in educational programmes (harmless behaviours , healthy nutrition , physical activity etc.) with a special focus on young people and disadvantaged groups; ### 28. calls for the creation of a virtual european cancer institute , which would be in charge of establishing a european roadmap to devise and coordinate large-scale prevention campaigns and effective communication campaigns on health promotion (harmless behaviours , healthy nutrition , physical activity etc.) with a special focus on young people and disadvantaged groups; considers that primary healthcare providers have an important role in health promotion for various population groups since they can adapt their health promotion actions to the needs of patients with a varying degree of , or without , digital skills;


### 29. underlines that tobacco and alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases; ### 29. underlines that tobacco use and alcohol abuse , poor nutrition , high body mass index , and sedentary lifestyle are common risk factors for other chronic diseases; therefore , believes that cancer prevention should be implemented as part of an integrated chronic disease prevention program , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases;


### 29. underlines that tobacco and alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases; ### 29. underlines that tobacco , harmful alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases; furthermore , believes that strategies addressing chronicity should include health promotion and self-care in order to develop an active role of the patient;


### 29. underlines that tobacco and alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases; ### 29. underlines that tobacco and excessive overconsumption of alcohol , poor nutrition , a high body mass index , a sedentary lifestyle and a limited access to nature , are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases;


### 29. underlines that tobacco and alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases; ### 29. underlines that tobacco and alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention and risk reduction measures have to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases;


### 30. calls for the implementation of prevention programmes to be inclusive , by involving citizens , civil society and patient associations , especially through the conference on the future of europe; ### 30. calls for the implementation of prevention programmes to be inclusive , by involving citizens , civil society and patient associations in all programme stages;


### 30. calls for the implementation of prevention programmes to be inclusive , by involving citizens , civil society and patient associations , especially through the conference on the future of europe; ### 30. calls for the implementation of prevention programmes to be inclusive , by involving citizens , civil society and patient associations;


### 33. invites member states to work together to reduce inequalities in cancer screening and early diagnosis services , especially in cross-border regions; ### 33. invites member states to work together to reduce inequalities in cancer screening and early diagnosis services , especially in cross-border regions but also inside member states;


### 35. encourages member states to promote cancer screening for breast , cervical and colorectal cancers as part of organised population-based national and regional programmes , including in the remote and outermost regions , and provide adequate resources; recommends that member states roll out programmes for early clinical detection of oral and skin cancers; ### 35. encourages member states to promote cancer screening for breast , cervical and colorectal cancers as part of organised population-based national and regional programmes , including in the remote and outermost regions , and provide adequate resources; recommends that member states roll out quality assured programmes for early clinical detection of oral , liver , lung and skin cancers;


### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening tests and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , the possible inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach and ovarian cancers) in the recommendation; ### 38. welcomes the process initiated by the commission’s group of chief scientific advisors and the scientific advice mechanism on the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take in to account new screening programmes including lung , prostate , liver and gastric cancers on the basis of the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing , hcv testing , low dose computer tomography , risk stratified approaches and risk calculators); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities and the jrc cancer knowledge centre; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , healthcare professionals and patient groups , the possible inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , liver , stomach and ovarian cancers)in the recommendation;


### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening tests and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , the possible inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach and ovarian cancers) in the recommendation; ### 38. welcomes the process initiated by the commission’s group of chief scientific advisors and the scientific advice mechanism on the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening programmes including lung , prostate and gastric cancers on the basis of the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing , low dose computer tomography , risk stratified approaches and risk calculators); emphasises that the adherence to those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities and the jrc cancer knowledge centre (age of initiation and subsequent compliance , its impact on survival , cost-effectiveness); calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , healthcare professionals and patient groups;


### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening tests and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , the possible inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach and ovarian cancers) in the recommendation; ### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening tests and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , and review the possible inclusion of new evidence-based interventions to improve cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach and ovarian cancers) in the recommendation;