### 7a. member states bordering a sea basin shall cooperate to jointly define the amount of offshore renewable energy they plan to produce in that sea basin by 2050 , with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040. they shall take into account the specificities and development in each region , the offshore renewable potential of the sea basin and the importance of ensuring the associated integrated grid planning. member states shall notify that amount in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.; ### 7a. member states bordering a sea basin shall cooperate to jointly define the amount of offshore renewable energy they plan to produce in that sea basin by 2050 , with intermediate steps in 2040. they shall take into account the specificities and development in each region , the technical and economic feasibility of the transmission grid infrastructure , the offshore renewable potential of the sea basin and the importance of ensuring the associated integrated grid planning. to this end , there should be enhanced cooperation on regional planning for shipping lanes , fishing , protected and restricted areas and energy infrastructure; better collaboration between private and public research; dialogue cultivated between the competent public institutions and any other suitable action carried out. member states shall notify that amount in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.;


### (6) [...] ### deleted


### 3. subject to their assessment included in the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with annex i to regulation (eu) 2018/1999 on the necessity to build new infrastructure for district heating and cooling from renewable sources in order to achieve the union target set in article 3(1) of this directive , member states shall , where relevant , take the necessary steps with a view to developing efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure to promote heating and cooling from renewable energy sources , including solar energy , ambient energy , geothermal energy , biomass , biogas , bioliquids and waste heat and cold , in combination with thermal energy storage.; ### 3. subject to their assessment included in the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with annex i to regulation (eu) 2018/1999 on the necessity to build new infrastructure for district heating and cooling from renewable sources in order to achieve the union target set in article 3(1) of this directive , member states shall , where relevant , take the necessary steps funded partially or completely by the european union funds , with a view to developing efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure to promote heating and cooling from renewable energy sources , including solar energy , ambient energy , geothermal energy , biomass , biogas , bioliquids and waste heat and cold , in combination with thermal energy storage.;


### 2. in addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries , repealing directive 2006/66/ec and amending regulation (eu) no 2019/1020] , member states shall ensure that manufacturers of domestic and industrial batteries enable real-time access to basic battery management system information , including battery capacity , state of health , state of charge and power set point , to battery owners and users as well as to third parties acting on their behalf , such as building energy management companies and electricity market participants , under non-discriminatory terms and at no cost. ### 2. in addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries , repealing directive 2006/66/ec and amending regulation (eu) no 2019/1020] , member states shall ensure that manufacturers of domestic , community and industrial batteries enable real-time access to basic battery management system information , including battery capacity , state of health , state of charge and power set point , to battery owners and users as well as to third parties acting on their behalf , such as building energy management companies and electricity market participants , under non-discriminatory terms and at no cost.


### 1. member states shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable sources in the amount of energy sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes in the industry sector by an indicative average minimum annual increase of 1.1 percentage points by 2030. ### 1. member states shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable sources in the amount of energy sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes in the industry sector.


### member states shall include the measures planned and taken to achieve such indicative increase in their integrated national energy and climate plans and progress reports submitted pursuant to articles 3 , 14 and 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### deleted


### member states shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non-biological origin used for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be 50 % of the hydrogen used for final energy and non-energy purposes in industry by 2030. for the calculation of that percentage , the following rules shall apply: ### member states shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non-biological origin used for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be up to 50 % of the hydrogen used for final energy and non-energy purposes in industry by 2030. for the calculation of that percentage , the following rules shall apply:


### that increase shall be of 1.5 percentage points for member states where waste heat and cold is used. in that case , member states may count waste heat and cold up to 40 % of the average annual increase. ### that increase shall be mandatory for member states where waste heat and cold is used. in that case , member states may count waste heat and cold up to 40 % of the average annual increase.


### in addition to the minimum 1.1 percentage points annual increase referred to in the first subparagraph , each member state shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy in their heating and cooling sector by the amount set out in annex 1a.; ### for the period 2026-2030 , in addition to the minimum 1.1 percentage points annual increase referred to in the first subparagraph , each member state shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy in their heating and cooling sector up to the amount set out in annex 1a.;


### 4. member states shall endeavour to increase the share of energy from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold in district heating and cooling by at least 2.1 percentage points as an annual average calculated for the period 2021 to 2025 and for the period 2026 to 2030 , starting from the share of energy from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold in district heating and cooling in 2020 , and shall lay down the measures necessary to that end. the share of renewable energy shall be expressed in terms of share of gross final energy consumption in district heating and cooling adjusted to normal average climatic conditions. ### 4. member states shall endeavour to increase the share of energy from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold in district heating and cooling by at least 1.1 percentage points as an annual average calculated for the period 2021 to 2025 and for the period 2026 to 2030 , starting from the share of energy from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold in district heating and cooling in 2020 , and shall introduce appropriate measures to that end. the share of renewable energy shall be expressed in terms of share of final energy consumption in district heating and cooling adjusted to normal average climatic conditions.


### the share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix in the energy supplied to the transport sector is at least 0 ,2 % in 2022 , 0 ,5 % in 2025 and 2 ,2 % in 2030 , and the share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin is at least 2 ,6 % in 2030. ### the share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin is at least 2 ,6 % in 2030.


### for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) and the share referred to in point (b) , member states shall take into account renewable fuels of non-biological origin also when they are used as intermediate products for the production of conventional fuels. for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) , member states may take into account recycled carbon fuels. ### for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) and the share referred to in point (b) , member states shall take into account renewable fuels of non-biological origin also when they are used as intermediate products for the production of conventional fuels. for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) , member states may not take into account recycled carbon fuels.


### the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 13 % by 2030 , compared to the baseline set out in article 27(1) , point (b) , in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the member state; ### the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector , including electricity used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin used in the transport sector , leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 8 % by 2030 , compared to the baseline set out in article 27(1) , point (b) , in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the member state;


### the share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix in the energy supplied to the transport sector is at least 0 ,2 % in 2022 , 0 ,5 % in 2025 and 2 ,2 % in 2030 , and the share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin is at least 2 ,6 % in 2030. ### deleted


### the share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix in the energy supplied to the transport sector is at least 0 ,2 % in 2022 , 0 ,5 % in 2025 and 2 ,2 % in 2030 , and the share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin is at least 2 ,6 % in 2030. ### the share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix in the energy supplied to the transport sector is indicative 1 ,75% in 2030.


### for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) and the share referred to in point (b) , member states shall take into account renewable fuels of non-biological origin also when they are used as intermediate products for the production of conventional fuels. for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) , member states may take into account recycled carbon fuels. ### for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) and the share referred to in point (b) , member states shall take into account renewable fuels of non-biological origin also when they are used as intermediate products for the production of conventional transport fuels. for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) , member states may take into account recycled carbon fuels and the use of any technology , including carbon capture storage , capable of reducing life cycle greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy from fuel or energy supplied.


### for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) and the share referred to in point (b) , member states shall take into account renewable fuels of non-biological origin also when they are used as intermediate products for the production of conventional fuels. for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) , member states may take into account recycled carbon fuels. ### for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) member states shall take into account renewable fuels also when they are used as intermediate products for the production of conventional fuels. for the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) , member states may take into account recycled carbon fuels.


### when setting the obligation on fuel suppliers , member states may exempt fuel suppliers supplying electricity or renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin from the requirement to comply with the minimum share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix with respect to those fuels. ### deleted


### 2. member states shall establish a mechanism allowing fuel suppliers in their territory to exchange credits for supplying renewable energy to the transport sector. economic operators that supply renewable electricity to electric vehicles through public recharging stations shall receive credits , irrespectively of whether the economic operators are subject to the obligation set by the member state on fuel suppliers , and may sell those credits to fuel suppliers , which shall be allowed to use the credits to fulfil the obligation set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph.; ### 2. member states shall establish a mechanism allowing fuel suppliers in their territory to exchange credits for supplying renewable energy to the transport sector. producers of renewable electricity , renewable fuels and economic operators that supply renewable electricity to electric vehicles and rails through public and private recharging stations shall receive credits , irrespectively of whether the economic operators are subject to the obligation set by the member state on fuel suppliers , and may sell those credits to fuel suppliers , which shall be allowed to use the credits to fulfil the obligation set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph.;


### 2. member states shall establish a mechanism allowing fuel suppliers in their territory to exchange credits for supplying renewable energy to the transport sector. economic operators that supply renewable electricity to electric vehicles through public recharging stations shall receive credits , irrespectively of whether the economic operators are subject to the obligation set by the member state on fuel suppliers , and may sell those credits to fuel suppliers , which shall be allowed to use the credits to fulfil the obligation set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph.; ### 2. member states shall establish a mechanism allowing fuel suppliers in their territory to exchange credits for supplying renewable energy to the transport sector. economic operators that supply renewable electricity to electric vehicles through recharging stations and renewable electricity supplied to shipping and railway transport shall receive credits , irrespectively of whether the economic operators are subject to the obligation set by the member state on fuel suppliers , and may sell those credits to fuel suppliers , which shall be allowed to use the credits to fulfil the obligation set out in paragraph 1 , first subparagraph.;


### the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 13 % by 2030 , compared to the baseline set out in article 27(1) , point (b) , in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the member state; ### the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector , including electricity used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin used in the transport sector , leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 8 % by 2030 , compared to the baseline set out in article 27(1) ,point (b) , in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the member state;


### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from food and feed crops , shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that member state.; ### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from food and feed crops , shall be prohibited.;


### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from food and feed crops , shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 2020 in that member state , with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that member state.; ### for the calculation of a member state's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in article 25(1) , first subparagraph , point (a) , the share of biofuels and bioliquids , as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport , where produced from food and feed crops , shall be no more than 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that member state.;


### for biofuel and biogas , by multiplying the amount of these fuels supplied to all transport modes by their emissions savings determined in accordance with article 31; ### for renewable fuels , by multiplying the amount of these fuels supplied to all transport modes by their emissions savings determined in accordance with article 31;


### (ii) for renewable fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels , by multiplying the amount of these fuels that is supplied to all transport modes by their emissions savings determined in accordance with delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 29a(3); ### deleted


### (iii) for renewable electricity , by multiplying the amount of renewable electricity that is supplied to all transport modes by the fossil fuel comparator ecf(e) set out in in annex v; ### (iii) for renewable electricity , by multiplying the amount of renewable electricity that is supplied to all transport modes , used for the transmission , extrusion and injection of biomethane into the transmission grid and the production of renewable fuels of non – biological origin , by the fossil fuel comparator ecf(e) set out in in annex v;


### (iii) the amount of renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector is determined by multiplying the amount of electricity supplied to that sector by the average share of renewable electricity supplied in the territory of the member state in the two previous years. by way of exception , where electricity is obtained from a direct connection to an installation generating renewable electricity and supplied to the transport sector , that electricity shall be fully counted as renewable; ### (iii) the amount of renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector is determined by multiplying the amount of electricity supplied to that sector by the average share of renewable electricity supplied in the territory of the member state. by way of exception , where electricity is obtained from a direct connection to an installation generating renewable electricity and supplied to the transport sector , or where the renewable origin of electricity supplied to the transport sector is proved via a sustainable certificate system , that electricity shall be fully counted as renewable;


### — (a) in the case of solid biomass fuels , in installations producing electricity , heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 5 mw , ### — (a) in the case of solid biomass fuels , in installations producing electricity , heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 10 mw ,


### 1. the commission shall ensure that a union database is set up to enable the tracing of liquid and gaseous renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels. ### 1. the commission shall ensure that the eu guarantees of origin scheme is extended and set up to enable the tracing of liquid and gaseous renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels.


### with regard to the first subparagraph , point (a) , (b) , or (c) , gas and electricity from renewable sources shall be considered only once for the purposes of calculating the share of gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources. energy produced from renewable fuels of non-biological origin shall be accounted in the sector - electricity , heating and cooling or transport - where it is consumed. ### with regard to the first subparagraph , point (a) , (b) , or (c) , gas and electricity from renewable sources shall be considered only once for the purposes of calculating the share of gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources. energy produced from renewable fuels of non-biological origin shall be accounted in the sector - electricity , heating and cooling or transport - where it is consumed.


### with regard to the first subparagraph , point (a) , (b) , or (c) , gas and electricity from renewable sources shall be considered only once for the purposes of calculating the share of gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources. energy produced from renewable fuels of non-biological origin shall be accounted in the sector - electricity , heating and cooling or transport - where it is consumed. ### with regard to the first subparagraph , point (a) , (b) , or (c) , gas and electricity from renewable sources shall be considered only once for the purposes of calculating the share of gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources. energy produced from renewable fuels of non-biological origin shall be accounted in the sector - electricity , heating and cooling or transport - where it is consumed. for the purposes of point (b) , member states may decide to count renewable fuels and electricity produced from renewable sources and used for the production of heat and cold in the heating and cooling sector in accordance with article 23(7) and 24(4b).renewable fuels and electricity counted towards point (b) shall not be taken into account for the purposes of achieving the goals set out in point (a) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 of this article. where a member state decide to count renewable fuels and electricity produced from renewable sources towards point (b) it will notify its decision to the commission one year before the introduction of such a mechanism.


### final consumption of energy from renewable sources in the transport sector shall be calculated as the sum of all biofuels , biogas and renewable fuels of non-biological origin consumed in the transport sector.; ### deleted


### the shares of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix and of renewable fuels of non-biological origin supplied in the aviation and maritime modes shall be considered to be 1 ,2 times their energy content.; ### the shares of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in part a of annex ix and of renewable fuels of non-biological origin supplied in the aviation and maritime modes shall be considered to be 2 times their energy content.;


### the following paragraph 1a is inserted: ### deleted


### for the calculation of the denominator , that is the amount of energy consumed in the transport sector , all fuels and electricity supplied to the transport sector shall be taken into account; ### deleted


### where electricity is used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the average share of electricity from renewable sources in the country of production , as measured two years before the year in question , shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy.; ### where electricity is used for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin , either directly or for the production of intermediate products , the average share of electricity from renewable sources in the country of production , as measured in the last year before the year in question , shall be used to determine the share of renewable energy.;


### this directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union. ### this directive shall enter into force after and based on an overall in-depth impact assessment of the commission , analysing the combined and cumulative effects of the "fit for 55" package , and thereafter on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the official journal of the european union.


### paragraph 2 is deleted. ### deleted


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


### calculation rules in the transport sector and with regard to renewable fuels of non-biological origin regardless of their end use; ### calculation rules in the transport sector and with regard to renewable fuels of non-biological origin;


### for the purposes of paragraph 1 , first subparagraph , point (a) , gross final consumption of electricity from renewable sources shall be calculated as the quantity of electricity produced in a member state from renewable sources , including the production of electricity from renewables self-consumers and renewable energy communities and electricity from renewable fuels of non-biological origin and excluding the production of electricity in pumped storage units from water that has previously been pumped uphill as well as the electricity used to produce renewable fuels of non-biological origin.; ### for the purposes of paragraph 1 , first subparagraph , point (a) , gross final consumption of electricity from renewable sources shall be calculated as the quantity of electricity produced in a member state from renewable sources , including the production of electricity from renewables self-consumers and renewable energy communities and electricity from renewable fuels of non-biological origin and excluding the production of electricity in pumped storage units from water that has previously been pumped uphill.;


### 13. points out that , following an inquiry into frontex’s complaints mechanism , in which the ombudsman drew attention to the agency’s delays in fulfilling its new obligations under the mechanism itself and those of the fundamental rights officer , the ombudsman has opened an own-initiative inquiry into how frontex complies with its fundamental rights obligations and ensures accountability in relation to its enhanced responsibility; highlights that this inquiry seeks to clarify matters related to the accountability of frontex’s joint operations , to activities related to returns of migrants and to migration support in screening at eu external borders; ### deleted


### 21. congratulates the ombudsman for expanding the role of the european network of ombudsmen (eno) in capacity building and the sharing of best practices; congratulates the eno for organising targeted webinars focused on different topics including artificial intelligence and e-government in public administrations; frontex’s complaints mechanism and the monitoring of forced returns; and institutional care , the use of eu funds and lessons from the covid-19 pandemic; ### 21. congratulates the ombudsman for expanding the role of the european network of ombudsmen (eno) in capacity building and the sharing of best practices; congratulates the eno for organising targeted webinars focused on different topics including artificial intelligence and e-government in public administrations; and institutional care , the use of eu funds and lessons from the covid-19 pandemic;


### 1. recalls the fundamental principle of protecting citizens’ rights; ### 1. recalls the fundamental principle of protecting citizens’ rights as described in the treaties , the charter of fundamental rights and the european convention on human rights;


### 3. recalls that the agreement protects the rights of those eu citizens and their family members who exercised their right of free movement in the uk in accordance with eu law before the end of the transition period and who have continued to reside there following its end , as well as those uk citizens who are exercising the same right in a member state of the eu-27; reiterates the need for the public authorities in both the united kingdom and the eu to ensure this principle; ### 3. recalls that the agreement protects the rights of those eu citizens and their family members who exercised their right of free movement in the uk in accordance with eu law before the end of the transition period and who continued to reside there following its end , as well as those uk nationals and their families who are exercising the same right in a member state of the eu; reiterates the need for the public authorities in both the united kingdom and the eu to ensure this principle;


### 4. recalls that the rights provided by the citizens’ rights section of the agreement can be relied on directly by eu citizens in uk courts and by uk nationals in the courts of the member states; ### 4. recalls that the rights guaranteed by the citizens’ rights section of the agreement can be relied on directly by eu citizens in uk courts and by uk nationals in the courts of the member states;


### 5. recalls that the agreement provides a role for the court of justice of the eu , by permitting uk courts to ask it for a preliminary ruling on the interpretation of the citizens’ rights section of the agreement for eight years following the end of the transition period; ### 5. recalls that the agreement provides a role for the court of justice of the eu , by permitting uk courts to ask the court of justice , under certain conditions , for a preliminary ruling on the interpretation of the part two of the agreement for eight years following the end of the transition period;


### 7. highlights the role of the independent monitoring authority in receiving complaints and conducting inquiries regarding alleged breaches of the withdrawal agreement; ### 7. highlights the role of the independent monitoring authority in receiving complaints from the eu citizens and their family members or eea efta countries’ citizens as well as conducting inquiries regarding alleged breaches by the administrative authorities of the united kingdom of part two of the withdrawal agreement; recalls its right to bring a legal action before a competent court or tribunal in the united kingdom;


### 8. notes that the independent monitoring authority focuses on systemic failings in the implementation or application of part two of the agreement and that individuals filing complaints must seek redress by other means; ### 8. notes that the independent monitoring authority focuses on systemic failings in the implementation or application of part two of the agreement and that it cannot resolve any individual complaints reported , therefore individuals filing complaints must seek resolution by other means that exist under uk law; nevertheless underlines the importance of reported complaints in terms of gathering information concerning common and systemic issues;


### 11. considers that the eu settlement scheme’s requirement that eu citizens with pre-settled status have to make a second application to the scheme in order to be provided with the indefinite right to remain in the uk is problematic and puts citizens at a higher risk of missing deadlines; highlights the difficulties that eu citizens may encounter in attempting to apply for settled or pre-settled status owing to the uk home office’s insistence on a digital-only approach to the application process; ### 11. considers that the eu settlement scheme’s requirement that eu citizens with pre-settled status have to make a second application to the scheme in order to be provided with the indefinite right to remain in the uk is problematic and can put citizens at a higher risk of missing deadlines; highlights the difficulties that eu citizens may encounter in attempting to apply for settled or pre-settled status owing to the uk home office’s insistence on a digital-only approach to the application process;


### 12. considers that the absence of a physical document creates the risk that many eu citizens and , in particular , the elderly and vulnerable and digitally challenged people will struggle to prove their rights; points out that the complexity of proving digital status may lead to the risk of discrimination against eu citizens; ### 12. considers that the absence of a physical document creates the risk that many eu citizens and , in particular disadvantaged and vulnerable groups such as the older persons and persons with disabilities will struggle to exercise their rights due to lack of the necessary digital skills; points out that the process of gaining digital status may lead to the risk of discrimination against eu citizens;


### 13. calls for consideration to be given to better regulation of the conditions of entry and residence for purposes such as business , research , study , training and youth exchanges; ### 13. calls for reconsideration to be given to improve and facilitate conditions of entry and residence in the uk for purposes such as business , research , study , training and youth exchanges;


### 14. regrets that the united kingdom has pulled out of mobility programmes , such as erasmus+ , and opted not to take part as an associated third country in the new 2021-2027 erasmus+ programme; ### 14. regrets that the united kingdom has pulled out of mobility programmes , such as erasmus+ , and opted not to take part as an associated third country in the new 2021-2027 erasmus+ programme as there are several non-eu countries participating;


### 15. calls on the commission to continue to allow the united kingdom to participate in eu programmes for the benefit of eu and british young people , so long as it fulfils the necessary financial commitments in return. ### 15. calls on the commission to continue to allow the united kingdom to participate in eu programmes for the benefit of eu and british young people , as long as the latter fulfils the necessary financial commitments in return;


### c. whereas the large number of petitions voicing citizens’ concerns over the public health and socio-economic emergencies , vaccination , and the implementation of the eu digital covid certificate , resulting from the persistence of the covid-19 pandemic , significantly contributed to the increase in the number of petitions registered in 2021 on this topic in comparison with the previous year; whereas 17.3 % of the petitions received in 2021 related to the covid-19 pandemic; ### c. whereas the large number of petitions voicing citizens’ concerns over the public health and socio-economic emergencies , the lack of transparency in the research , development and purchase of covid-19 vaccines , vaccination , including the vaccination of children against covid-19 and the abusive implementation of the eu digital covid certificate , significantly contributed to the increase in the number of petitions registered in 2021 on this topic in comparison with the previous year; whereas 17.3 % of the petitions received in 2021 related to the covid-19 pandemic;


### d. whereas the high number of petitions submitted in 2021 reveals that , also in the second year of the pandemic , citizens placed significant trust in parliament , choosing to address their concerns and complaints directly to their elected representatives at eu level , whom they considered to be the source of decision-making; ### d. whereas the high number of petitions submitted in 2021 reveals that , also in the second year of the pandemic , citizens placed significant trust in parliament , choosing to address their concerns and complaints directly to their elected representatives at eu level , whom they considered to be the source of decision-making; whereas the elected representatives were entangled in the performance of their duty because they did not have access to full details of the covid-19 vaccine contracts concluded between the commission , the member states and the vaccine producers;


### e. whereas , however , the overall number of petitions remains modest in relation to the total population of the eu , revealing that efforts still need to be stepped up to increase citizens’ awareness about their right to petition; whereas , in exercising the right to petition , citizens expect that the eu institutions will provide added value in finding a solution to their problems; ### e. whereas , however , the overall number of petitions remains modest in relation to the total population of the eu , revealing that efforts still need to be stepped up to increase citizens’ awareness about their right to petition; whereas , in exercising the right to petition , citizens expect that the eu institutions will reply timely and will provide added value in finding a solution to their problems;


### n. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2021 related to fundamental rights (in particular the impact of covid-19 emergency measures on the rule of law and democracy , as well on the freedom of movement and the right to work) , health (notably questions on the public health crisis resulting from the persistence of the pandemic , ranging from the protection of citizens’ health , including vaccination policy , to the use , implementation and application of the eu digital covid certificate in the member states and the alleged discrimination between vaccinated and non-vaccinated persons) , the environment (mostly concerning mining activities and their impact on the environment , nuclear safety , air pollution and the deterioration of natural ecosystems) , minority rights and discrimination (including the rights of national or linguistic minorities) , education (in particular questions related to discriminatory access to education or contested national reforms of the law on education) , the situation of eu students in the uk after the uk’s withdrawal from erasmus+ , and employment (in particular questions relating to national treatment of work contracts) , in addition to many other areas of activity; ### n. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2021 related to fundamental rights (in particular the impact of covid-19 emergency measures on the rule of law and democracy , as well on the access to education during the lockdowns , freedom of movement and the right to work) , health (notably questions on the access to healthcare , on the health crisis resulting from the persistence of the pandemic , ranging from the protection of citizens’ health , including vaccination policy , to the use , implementation and application of the eu digital covid certificate in the member states and the discrimination between vaccinated and non-vaccinated persons) , the environment (mostly concerning mining activities and their impact on the environment , nuclear safety , air pollution and the deterioration of natural ecosystems) , minority rights and discrimination (including the rights of national or linguistic minorities) , education (in particular questions related to discriminatory access to education or contested national reforms of the law on education) , the situation of eu students in the uk after the uk’s withdrawal from erasmus+ , and employment (in particular questions relating to national treatment of work contracts) , in addition to many other areas of activity;


### n. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2021 related to fundamental rights (in particular the impact of covid-19 emergency measures on the rule of law and democracy , as well on the freedom of movement and the right to work) , health (notably questions on the public health crisis resulting from the persistence of the pandemic , ranging from the protection of citizens’ health , including vaccination policy , to the use , implementation and application of the eu digital covid certificate in the member states and the alleged discrimination between vaccinated and non-vaccinated persons) , the environment (mostly concerning mining activities and their impact on the environment , nuclear safety , air pollution and the deterioration of natural ecosystems) , minority rights and discrimination (including the rights of national or linguistic minorities) , education (in particular questions related to discriminatory access to education or contested national reforms of the law on education) , the situation of eu students in the uk after the uk’s withdrawal from erasmus+ , and employment (in particular questions relating to national treatment of work contracts) , in addition to many other areas of activity; ### n. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2021 related to fundamental rights (in particular the impact of covid-19 emergency measures on the rule of law and democracy , as well on the freedom of movement and the right to work) , health (notably questions on the public health crisis resulting from the persistence of the pandemic , ranging from the protection of citizens’ health , including vaccination policy , to the use , implementation and application of the eu digital covid certificate in the member states and the alleged discrimination between vaccinated and non-vaccinated persons) , the environment (mostly concerning mining activities and their impact on the environment , nuclear safety , air pollution , wind farms , defective mica blocks and the deterioration of natural ecosystems) , minority rights and discrimination (including the rights of national or linguistic minorities) , education (in particular questions related to discriminatory access to education or contested national reforms of the law on education) , the situation of eu students in the uk after the uk’s withdrawal from erasmus+ , and employment (in particular questions relating to national treatment of work contracts) , in addition to many other areas of activity;


### 4. recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the commission’s role as guardian of the treaties; stresses that reinforced cooperation between the committee on petitions and the commission through timely and detailed answers from the commission , which are based on thorough examination of the issues raised in petitions , are essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions: reiterates its call on the commission for regular updates on developments in infringement proceedings and for access to relevant commission documents on infringements and eu pilot procedures which have been closed; ### 4. recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the commission’s role as guardian of the treaties; stresses that the commission should be more actively involved in the work of the committee on petitions in order to ensure that petitioners receive a timely and precise response to their requests and complaints regarding the implementation of the eu law; reiterates its call on the commission for regular updates on developments in infringement proceedings and for access to relevant commission documents on infringements and eu pilot procedures which have been closed;


### 9. draws attention to the large number of petitions on covid-19 that the committee on petitions examined and replied to in 2021; stresses that most of these petitions called for the protection of citizens’ health against the consequences of the virus , including questions on vaccination policy and alleged discrimination between vaccinated and non-vaccinated persons , as well as for assessment of the management of the health crisis in the member states; ### 9. draws attention to the large number of petitions on covid-19 that the committee on petitions examined and replied to in 2021; stresses that most of these petitions are raising concerns regarding the violation of citizens' rights and freedoms due to restrictions and emergency measures imposed during the pandemic and called for the protection of citizens’ health , including questions on vaccination policy , vaccination adverse effects , the acquisition and distribution of vaccines and discrimination between vaccinated and non-vaccinated persons , as well as for assessment of the management of the health crisis in the member states;


### 10. takes note that , along with fundamental rights , health was the main area of concern for petitioners in 2021 , while recognising that health concerns related to the covid-19 pandemic were at the centre of the committee on petitions’ work; emphasises the attention paid by the committee on petitions to the consequences of covid-19 in terms of internal market policy (in particular questions relating to national travel restrictions and their impact on the freedom of movement of persons within and outside the eu); points , in this regard , to the public hearing held by the committee on petitions jointly with the committee on transport and tourism on 14 july 2021 entitled ‘how to improve air passenger rights during the covid-19 crisis?’ regulation (ec) no 261/2004 on 14 july 2021 , in order to assess how effectively the flight compensation regulation6 has been applied during the covid-19 pandemic and if the eu legal framework on passenger rights was adequate to deal with such a crisis; ### 10. takes note that , along with fundamental rights , health was the main area of concern for petitioners in 2021 , while recognising that health concerns related to the covid-19 pandemic , related to the restricted access to healthcare and to the adverse effects of the covid-19 vaccines were at the centre of the committee on petitions’ work; emphasises the attention paid by the committee on petitions to the consequences of covid-19 in terms of internal market policy (in particular questions relating to national travel restrictions and their impact on the freedom of movement of persons within and outside the eu); points , in this regard , to the public hearing held by the committee on petitions jointly with the committee on transport and tourism on 14 july 2021 entitled ‘how to improve air passenger rights during the covid-19 crisis?’ regulation (ec) no 261/2004 on 14 july 2021 , in order to assess how effectively the flight compensation regulation6 has been applied during the covid-19 pandemic and if the eu legal framework on passenger rights was adequate to deal with such a crisis;


### 13. notes that environmental issues remained an area of serious concern for petitioners in 2021; regrets that environmental rules are not always correctly implemented in the member states , as described in numerous petitions raising complaints about air pollution , the deterioration of natural ecosystems , nuclear safety and the alteration of biodiversity; points to the important work carried out by the committee on petitions to highlight the impact of mining activities on the environment , as demonstrated by the number of petitions received on this topic; draws attention to the public hearing of 2 december 2021 on the environmental and social impacts of mining activity in the eu , held by the committee on petitions in association with the committee on the environment , public health and food safety , in order to acquire scientific knowledge on various aspects including mining legislation , safety standards , the social and environmental impacts of mines , environmental citizenship , public participation and transparency in the mining sector; ### 13. notes that environmental issues remained an area of serious concern for petitioners in 2021; regrets that environmental rules are not always correctly implemented in the member states , as described in numerous petitions raising complaints about air pollution , the deterioration of natural ecosystems , nuclear safety and the alteration of biodiversity; draws attention to the public hearing of 2 december 2021 on the environmental and social impacts of mining activity in the eu , held by the committee on petitions in association with the committee on the environment , public health and food safety , in order to acquire scientific knowledge on various aspects including mining legislation , safety standards , the social and environmental impacts of mines , environmental citizenship , public participation and transparency in the mining sector;


### 15. stresses the importance of delivering on eu citizens’ expectations regarding the protection of the environment , and in particular of taking action in the field of water policy to reduce pollution and hazardous residues of chemical substances; points , in this regard , to the resolution of 23 march 2021 on chemical residues in the baltic sea , based on petitions nos 1328/2019 and 0406/2020 (2021/2567(rsp))8 ; ### 15. stresses the importance of delivering on eu citizens’ expectations regarding the protection of the environment , and in particular of taking action in the field of water policy to reduce pollution and hazardous residues of chemical substances; points , in this regard , to the resolution of 23 march 2021 on chemical residues in the baltic sea , based on petitions nos 1328/2019 and 0406/2020 (2021/2567(rsp))8; calls on the commission to ensure that the issue of munitions dumped in european seas is included in the horizontal programmes in order to enable the submission of projects covering regions affected by the same problem and facilitate the exchange of experience and best practices;


### 18. underlines the work of the committee on petitions in connection with petitions relating to alleged poor safety conditions in parking facilities for trucks and commercial vehicles on the european road network , in relation to attacks on carriers in truck parking areas; points , in this regard , to the motion for a resolution adopted by the committee on petitions on 6 october 2021 on the safety of truck parking lots in the eu (2021/2918(rsp))9 ; ### 18. underlines the work of the committee on petitions in connection with petitions relating to alleged poor safety conditions in parking facilities for trucks and commercial vehicles on the european road network , in relation to attacks on carriers in truck parking areas; points , in this regard , to the motion for a resolution adopted by the committee on petitions on 6 october 2021 on the safety of truck parking lots in the eu (2021/2918(rsp))9 ; urges the commission and the council to take the necessary measures to establish and develop police cooperation involving the competent authorities of all member states to prevent , detect and investigate criminal offences on roads and in parking areas;


### 18. underlines the work of the committee on petitions in connection with petitions relating to alleged poor safety conditions in parking facilities for trucks and commercial vehicles on the european road network , in relation to attacks on carriers in truck parking areas; points , in this regard , to the motion for a resolution adopted by the committee on petitions on 6 october 2021 on the safety of truck parking lots in the eu (2021/2918(rsp))9 ; ### 18. underlines the work of the committee on petitions in connection with petitions relating to poor safety conditions in parking facilities for trucks and commercial vehicles on the european road network , in relation to attacks on carriers in truck parking areas; points , in this regard , to the motion for a resolution adopted by the committee on petitions on 6 october 2021 on the safety of truck parking lots in the eu (2021/2918(rsp))9 ;


### 20. welcomes the specific protection role played by the committee on petitions within the eu in the framework of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; points to the committee’s important ongoing work in connection with petitions concerning issues on disabilities; notes that the number of petitions on disability decreased in 2021 in comparison with the previous year; stresses that discrimination and access to education and employment remain among the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities; ### 20. welcomes the specific protection role played by the committee on petitions within the eu in the framework of the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; points to the committee’s important ongoing work in connection with petitions concerning issues on disabilities; notes that the number of petitions on disability decreased in 2021 in comparison with the previous year; stresses that accessibility and mobility in public spaces , discrimination , inclusion and access to education and employment remain among the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities;


### 1. supports the proposals made by the plenary of the conference on the future of europe on 9 may 2022 , particularly the following: 6 , 9 , 13 , 15 , 17 , 22 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 37 , 46 , 47 , 48 and 49 , as they call to foster culture , education , youth , audiovisual media and sport policies , highlighting their fundamental role in strengthening the european sense of belonging , especially for the youth; ### deleted


### 1. supports the proposals made by the plenary of the conference on the future of europe on 9 may 2022 , particularly the following: 6 , 9 , 13 , 15 , 17 , 22 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 37 , 46 , 47 , 48 and 49 , as they call to foster culture , education , youth , audiovisual media and sport policies , highlighting their fundamental role in strengthening the european sense of belonging , especially for the youth; ### 1. takes note of the proposals by the plenary of the conference on the future of europe on 9 may 2022 aimed at creating culture , education , youth , audiovisual media and sport policies that are less burdened by administration and correspond better to the needs of member states and their citizens;


### 1. insists on more democratic legitimacy , accountability and scrutiny of the union economic policies; stresses for the framework , institutions and tools for eu economic governance to be under the community method; calls for any treaty revision to grant the parliament its role as co-legislator and democratic oversight in these policies; ### 1. insists on more democratic legitimacy , accountability and scrutiny of the union economic policies; stresses for the framework , institutions and tools for eu economic governance to be under the intergovernmental method; does not call for any treaty revision;


### 3. article 122 tfeu shall be amended to lay down a single procedure whereby the council , acting by qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the european parliament , may adopt temporary measures to address severe or exceptional economic situations , without prejudice to other procedures provided for in the treaties; ### deleted


### 4. article 311 tfeu shall be amended so that the decision laying down the provisions relating to the system of own resources of the union and the implementing measures for that system are adopted by the council acting by qualified majority after obtaining the consent of the european parliament; ### deleted


### 5. article 312(2) tfeu shall be amended so that the regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework is adopted by the european parliament and the council acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure; ### deleted


### 6. article 312(3) tfeu shall be amended to clarify that commitment appropriations are to be included into categories of expenditure , and hence subject to annual ceilings , only if they relate to union policies or the corresponding administrative expenditure , while other financial means to allow the union to fulfil its legal obligations in respect of third parties are not to be included into categories or subject to ceilings. ### deleted


### 2. requests amending articles 4 and 6 tfeu to introduce shared competences in the field of education , at a minimum in the field of citizenship education , highlighting that the exercise of that competence by the union shall not result in member states being prevented from exercising their competence; ### deleted


### 2. supports an economic governance framework that ensures stability , full employment , strategic and sustainable investments , democratic accountability and ownership , and fiscal policies and instruments to counteract shocks; ### 2. supports an economic governance framework that ensures stability , full employment , strategic and sustainable investments , democratic accountability and ownership and instruments to counteract shocks;


### 3. points out , in this regard , that common minimum standards in education should be adopted , focusing on the following topics: civic education including union values and history of europe , digital skills , media and information literacy , language learning , environmental education , soft-skills , economic literacy and steam education; ### 3. points out that common guidelines in education should be made available to member states to adopt where necessary , in accordance with the specificities of national education systems and conditions , focusing on the following topics: civic education on the functioning of the european union and the rights and obligations citizens have , digital skills , media and information literacy , language learning , environmental education , soft-skills , economic literacy and steam education;


### 3. calls for the economic governance to be redesigned taking into account lessons learned from the ngeu and sure processes; ### 3. calls for the economic governance to be redesigned according to freemarket principles;


### 4. notes that many of the proposals endorsed by the conference aim at strengthening european identity and citizenship and , do not necessarily require treaty changes but a deepening of the existing instruments and objectives in the fields of culture , education , youth , audiovisual media and sport; ### 4. notes that many of the proposals endorsed by the conference in the fields of culture , education , youth , audiovisual media and sport aim at making eu policies and actions more effective at delivering tangible results to citizens; stresses that such proposals do not require treaty changes , or new shared competences , but an honest , concrete commitment to increase the budget and facilitate the functioning of existing instruments in these fields;


### 4. urges that the framework of the ecb’s accountability to parliament be improved; calls for a more comprehensive definition of the price stability and the ways to achieve it; ### 4. urges that the framework of the ecb’s accountability to parliament be improved; calls on the ecb to stick strictly to its mandate of price stability;


### 5. considers the recommendations made by conference participants as crucial for underpinning the democratic legitimacy of the european project , upholding citizens’ support for our common goals and values , as well as strengthening our diversity and cultural richness in order to foster a connection with europe. ### deleted


### 5. underlines the numerous impediments to essential eu tax initiatives over the past decades; calls for gradual change that would allow qmv in certain tax questions; ### 5. calls for respecting the principle of unanimity in tax policy;


### 5. underlines the numerous impediments to essential eu tax initiatives over the past decades; calls for gradual change that would allow qmv in certain tax questions; ### 5. underlines the need for tax competition in the eu;


### 6. highlights the new challenges for union’s competition policy , which require that the treaty be amended to align it with the goals of the green deal and the pillar of social rights and support the union´s strategic autonomy in key sectors; ### 6. highlights the new challenges for union’s competition policy , which require price stability and a competitive economy and support the union´s strategic autonomy in key sectors;


### 7. calls for the full use of the current treaties , in the meantime. ### 7. calls for respecting the treaties and strengthening the adherence to the principles of conferral , subsidiarity and proportionality.


### a. whereas the conference on the future of europe served as an unprecedented platform for discussion between citizens and politicians and resulted in concrete proposals that need to be honoured even if they necessitated treaty changes; ### a. whereas the conference on the future of europe served as a platform for guided discussions between citizens , representatives of governments , ngos and (former) politicians and resulted in proposals that could be implemented without treaty change;


### (2) the union continues to be concerned with the rise in environmental criminal offences and their effects , which undermine the effectiveness of union environmental legislation. these offences are moreover increasingly extending beyond the borders of the member states in which the offences are committed. such offences pose a threat to the environment and therefore call for an appropriate and effective response. ### (2) the union continues to be concerned with the rise in environmental criminal offences and their effects , which undermine the effectiveness of union environmental legislation. these offences are most times extending beyond the borders of the member states in which the offences are committed. such offences pose a threat to the environment and therefore call for an appropriate and effective response.


### (3) the existing systems of penalties under directive 2008/99/ec of the european parliament and of the council20 and environmental sectoral law have not been sufficient in all environmental policy area to achieve compliance with union law for the protection of the environment. compliance should be strengthened by the availability of criminal penalties , which demonstrate social disapproval of a qualitatively different nature compared to administrative penalties. ### (3) the existing systems of penalties under directive 2008/99/ec of the european parliament and of the council20 and environmental sectoral law have not been sufficient in all environmental policy area to achieve compliance with union law for the protection of the environment. compliance should be strengthened by the availability of appropriate criminal penalties , which demonstrate social disapproval of a qualitatively different nature compared to administrative penalties.


### (6) member states should provide for criminal penalties in their national legislation in respect of serious infringements of provisions of union law concerning protection of the environment. in the framework of the common fisheries policy , union law provides for comprehensive set of rules for control and enforcement under regulation (ec) no 1224/200921 and regulation (ec) no 1005/2008 in case of serious infringements , including those that cause damage to the marine environment. under this system the member states have the choice between administrative and/or criminal sanctioning systems. in line with the communication from the commission on the european green deal22 and the eu biodiversity strategy for 203023 , certain intentional unlawful conduct covered under regulation (ec) no 1224/2009 and regulation (ec) 1005/200824 should be established as criminal offences. ### (6) member states should provide for appropriate criminal penalties in their national legislation in respect of serious infringements of provisions of union law concerning protection of the environment. in the framework of the common fisheries policy , union law provides for comprehensive set of rules for control and enforcement under regulation (ec) no 1224/200921 and regulation (ec) no 1005/2008 in case of serious infringements , including those that cause damage to the marine environment. under this system the member states have the choice between administrative and/or criminal sanctioning systems.


### (7) in order to constitute an environmental offence under this directive , conduct should be unlawful under union law protecting the environment or national laws , administrative regulations or decisions giving effect to that union law. the conduct which constitutes each category of criminal offence should be defined and , where appropriate , a threshold which needs to be met for the conduct to be criminalised should be set. such conduct should be considered a criminal offence when committed intentionally and , in certain cases , also when committed with serious negligence. illegal conduct that causes death or serious injury of persons , substantial damage or a considerable risk of substantial damage for the environment or is considered otherwise as particularly harmful to the environment constitutes a criminal offence when committed with serious negligence. member states remain free to adopt or maintain more stringent criminal law rules in that area. ### (7) in order to constitute an environmental offence under this directive , conduct should be unlawful under union law protecting the environment or national laws , administrative regulations or decisions giving effect to that union law. the conduct which constitutes each category of criminal offence should be defined and , where appropriate , a threshold which needs to be met for the conduct to be criminalised should be set. such conduct should be considered a criminal offence when committed intentionally and , in certain cases , also when committed with serious negligence. illegal conduct that causes death or serious injury of persons , substantial damage or a considerable risk of substantial damage for the environment or is considered otherwise as particularly harmful to the environment may constitute a criminal offence when committed with serious negligence. member states remain free to adopt or maintain more stringent criminal law rules in that area.


### (10) the acceleration of climate change , biodiversity loss and environmental degradation , paired with tangible examples of their devastating effects , have led to the recognition of the green transition as the defining objective of our time and a matter of intergenerational equity. therefore , when union legislation covered by this directive evolves , this directive should also cover any updated or amended union legislation falling within the scope of criminal offences defined under this directive , when the obligations under union law remain unchanged in substance. however , when new legal instruments prohibit new conduct harmful to the environment , this directive should be amended in order to add to the categories of criminal offences also the new serious breaches of union environmental law. ### deleted


### (11) qualitative and quantitative thresholds used to define environmental criminal offences should be clarified by providing a non-exhaustive list of circumstances which should be taken into account when assessing such thresholds by authorities which investigate , prosecute and adjudicate offences. this should promote the coherent application of the directive and a more effective fight against environmental crimes as well as provide for legal certainty. however , such thresholds or their application should not make the investigation , prosecution or adjudication of criminal offences excessively difficult. ### (11) qualitative and quantitative thresholds under union law used to define environmental criminal offences should be clarified by providing a non-exhaustive list of circumstances which should be taken into account when assessing such thresholds by authorities which investigate , prosecute and adjudicate offences. this should promote the more efficient application of the directive and a more targeted fight against environmental crimes as well as provide for legal certainty. however , such thresholds or their application should not make the investigation , prosecution or adjudication of criminal offences excessively difficult and be in line with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality.


### (12) in criminal proceedings and trials , due account should be taken of the involvement of organised criminal groups operating in ways that negatively impact the environment. criminal proceedings should address corruption , money laundering , cyber-crime and document fraud and – in relation to business activities – the intention of the offender to maximise profits or save expenses , where these occur in the context of environmental crime. these crime forms are often interconnected with serious environmental crime forms and should therefore not be dealt with in isolation. in this respect , it is of particular concern that some environmental crimes are committed with the tolerance or active support of the competent administrations or officials performing his/her public duty. in certain cases this can even take the form of corruption. examples of such behaviours are turning a blind eye or remaining silent on the infringement of laws protecting the environment following inspections , deliberately omitting inspections or controls for example with regard to whether the conditions of a permit are being respected by the permit-holder , resolutions or votes in favour of granting illegal licences or issuing falsified or untrue favourable reports. ### (12) in criminal proceedings and trials , due account should be taken of the involvement of organised criminal groups operating in ways that negatively impact the environment. criminal proceedings should address corruption , money laundering , cyber-crime and document fraud and – in relation to business activities – the intention of the offender to maximise profits or save expenses , where these occur in the context of environmental crime. these crime forms are often interconnected with serious environmental crime forms and should therefore not be disregarded. in this respect , it is of particular concern that some environmental crimes are committed with the tolerance or active support of the competent administrations or officials performing his/her public duty. in certain cases this can even take the form of corruption. examples of such behaviours are turning a blind eye or remaining silent on the infringement of laws protecting the environment following inspections , deliberately omitting inspections or controls for example with regard to whether the conditions of a permit are being respected by the permit-holder , resolutions or votes in favour of granting illegal licences or issuing falsified or untrue favourable reports.


### (14) sanctions for the offences should be effective , dissuasive and proportionate. to this end , minimum levels for the maximum term of imprisonment should be set for natural persons. accessory sanctions are often seen as being more effective than financial sanctions especially for legal persons. additional sanctions or measures should be therefore available in criminal proceedings. these should include the obligation to reinstate the environment , exclusion from access to public funding , including tender procedures , grants and concessions and withdrawal of permits and authorisations. this is without prejudice to the discretion of judges or courts in criminal proceedings to impose appropriate sanctions in the individual cases. ### (14) sanctions for the offences should be effective , dissuasive and proportionate. to this end , minimum levels for the maximum term of imprisonment should be set for natural persons. accessory sanctions are often seen as being more effective than financial sanctions especially for legal persons. additional sanctions or measures should be therefore available in criminal proceedings , in accordance with national law. these should include the obligation to reinstate the environment , exclusion from access to public funding , including tender procedures , grants and concessions and withdrawal of permits and authorisations. this is without prejudice to the discretion of judges or courts in criminal proceedings to impose appropriate sanctions in the individual cases.


### (14) sanctions for the offences should be effective , dissuasive and proportionate. to this end , minimum levels for the maximum term of imprisonment should be set for natural persons. accessory sanctions are often seen as being more effective than financial sanctions especially for legal persons. additional sanctions or measures should be therefore available in criminal proceedings. these should include the obligation to reinstate the environment , exclusion from access to public funding , including tender procedures , grants and concessions and withdrawal of permits and authorisations. this is without prejudice to the discretion of judges or courts in criminal proceedings to impose appropriate sanctions in the individual cases. ### (14) sanctions for the offences should be effective , dissuasive and proportionate. to this end , minimum levels for the maximum term of imprisonment should be set for natural persons. accessory sanctions are often seen as being more effective than financial sanctions especially for legal persons. additional sanctions or measures should be therefore available under national proceedings , in line with national rules and legislation. these should include the obligation to reinstate the environment , exclusion from access to public funding , including tender procedures , grants and concessions and withdrawal of permits and authorisations. this is without prejudice to the discretion of judges or courts in criminal proceedings to impose appropriate sanctions in the individual cases.


### (16) a further approximation and effectiveness of sanction levels imposed in practice should be fostered through common aggravating circumstances that reflect the severity of the crime committed. where the death of , or serious injury to , a person , have been caused and where these elements are not already constituent for the criminal offence , these could be considered as aggravating circumstances. equally , when an environmental criminal offence causes substantial and irreversible or long-lasting damage to an entire ecosystem , this should be an aggravating circumstance because of its severity , including in cases comparable to ecocide. as the illegal profits or expenditure that can be generated or avoided through environmental crime are an important incentive for criminals , these should be taken into account when determining the appropriate level of sanctioning in the individual case. ### (16) a further approximation and effectiveness of sanction levels imposed in practice should be fostered through common aggravating circumstances that reflect the severity of the crime committed. where the death of , or serious injury to , a person , have been caused and where these elements are not already constituent for the criminal offence , these could be considered as aggravating circumstances. equally , when an environmental criminal offence causes substantial and irreversible or long-lasting damage to an entire ecosystem , this could be an aggravating circumstance because of its severity , including in cases comparable to ecocide. as the illegal profits or expenditure that can be generated or avoided through environmental crime are an important incentive for criminals , these should be taken into account when determining the appropriate level of sanctioning in the individual case.


### (22) furthermore , judicial and administrative authorities in the member states should have at their disposal a range of criminal sanctions and other measures to address different types of criminal behaviour in a tailored and effective manner. ### (22) furthermore , judicial and administrative authorities in the member states should have at their disposal the necessary and appropriate range of sanctions and other measures to address different types of criminal behaviour in a tailored and effective manner.


### (31) to ensure a coherent approach to combating environmental offences , member states should adopt , publish and periodically review a national strategy on combating environmental crime , establishing objectives , priorities and corresponding measures and resources needed. ### (31) to ensure a coherent approach to combating environmental offences , member states may adopt , publish and periodically review a national strategy on combating environmental crime , establishing objectives , priorities and corresponding measures and resources needed.


### (32) to effectively tackle the criminal offences referred to in this directive , it is necessary that competent authorities in the member states collect accurate , consistent and comparable data on the scale of and trends in environmental offences and the efforts to combat them and their results. these data should be used for preparing statistics to serve the operational and strategic planning of enforcement activities as well as for providing information to citizens. member states should collect and report to the commission relevant statistical data on environmental offences. the commission should regularly assess and publish the results based on the data transmitted by the member states. ### (32) to effectively tackle the criminal offences referred to in this directive , it is necessary that competent authorities in the member states collect accurate , consistent and comparable data on the scale of and trends in environmental offences and the efforts to combat them and their results. these data should be used for preparing statistics to serve the operational and strategic planning of enforcement activities as well as for providing information to citizens. member states should collect and report to the commission relevant statistical data on environmental offences. in cases where member state do no regularly submit the relevant data , the commission shall work together with the member state to identify deficiencies in its data collection and analysis procedures and methods , and offer support for addressing said deficiencies , such as additional training , technical and expert support. the commission should regularly assess and publish the results based on the data transmitted by the member states.


### this directive establishes minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions in order to protect the environment more effectively. ### this directive establishes minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions in order to protect the environment more effectively and to support member states in preventing and combatting environmental crime.


### the conduct shall be deemed unlawful even if carried out under an authorisation by a competent authority in a member state when the authorisation was obtained fraudulently or by corruption , extortion or coercion; ### deleted


### the conduct shall be deemed unlawful even if carried out under an authorisation by a competent authority in a member state when the authorisation was obtained fraudulently or by corruption , extortion or coercion; ### the conduct shall be deemed unlawful even if carried out under an authorisation by a competent authority in a member state when the authorisation was obtained fraudulently or by corruption , extortion or coercion;


### 3) ‘legal person’ means any legal entity having such status under the applicable national law , except for states or public bodies exercising state authority and for public international organisations; ### 3) ‘legal person’ means any legal entity having such status under the applicable national law;


### 3) ‘legal person’ means any legal entity having such status under the applicable national law , except for states or public bodies exercising state authority and for public international organisations; ### 3) ‘legal person’ means any legal entity having such status under the applicable national law , including states or public bodies exercising state authority , public international organisations , non-governmental organisations , political parties and trade unions;


### (4) ‘public concerned’ means the persons affected or likely to be affected by the offences referred to in articles 3 or 4. for the purposes of this definition , persons having a sufficient interest or maintaining the impairment of a right as well as non-governmental organisations promoting the protection of the environment and meeting any proportionate requirements under national law shall be deemed to have an interest; ### deleted


### the placing on the market of a product which , in breach of a prohibition or another requirement , causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to air , water or soil quality , or to animals or plants as a result of the product's use on a larger scale; ### the placing on a larger scale of products on the market which , in breach of a prohibition or another requirement , causes or is likely to cause substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants;


### and it causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants; ### and it causes or is likely to cause substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants;


### the collection , transport , recovery or disposal of waste , the supervision of such operations and the after-care of disposal sites , including action taken as a dealer or a broker (waste management) , when an unlawful conduct: ### the collection , transport , recovery or disposal of waste , including action taken as a dealer or a broker (waste management) , when an unlawful conduct:


### concerns hazardous waste as defined in article 3(2) of directive 2008/98/ec of the european parliament and of the council39 and is undertaken in a non-negligible quantity; ### concerns hazardous waste as defined in article 3(2) of directive 2008/98/ec of the european parliament and of the council39 and causes or is likely to cause substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants;


### (ii) concerns other waste than referred to in point (i) and causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants; ### (ii) concerns other waste than referred to in point (i) and causes or is likely to cause substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants;


### the ship-source discharges of polluting substances referred to in article 4(1) of directive 2005/35/ec of the european parliament and of the council42 on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties , including criminal penalties , into any of the areas referred to in article 3(1) of that directive , provided that the ship-source discharges do not satisfy the exceptions set in article 5 of that directive; this provision shall not apply to individual cases , where the ship-source discharge does not cause deterioration in the quality of water , unless repeated cases by the same offender in conjunction result in deterioration in the quality of water; ### the ship-source discharges of polluting substances referred to in article 4(1) of directive 2005/35/ec of the european parliament and of the council42 on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties , including criminal penalties , into any of the areas referred to in article 3(1) of that directive , which causes or is likely to cause significant deterioration in the quality of water;


### the installation , operation or dismantling of an installation in which a dangerous activity is carried out or in which dangerous substances , preparations or pollutants are stored or used falling within the scope of directive 2012/18/eu of the european parliament and of the council43 , directive 2010/75/eu of the european parliament and of the council44 or directive 2013/30/eu of the european parliament and of the council45 and which causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants; ### the installation , operation or dismantling of an installation in which a dangerous activity is carried out or in which dangerous substances , preparations or pollutants are stored or used falling within the scope of directive 2012/18/eu of the european parliament and of the council43 , directive 2010/75/eu of the european parliament and of the council44 or directive 2013/30/eu of the european parliament and of the council45 and which causes or is likely to cause substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants;


### the manufacture , production , processing , handling , use , holding , storage , transport , import , export or disposal of radioactive material falling within the scope of council directive 2013/59/euratom46 , council directive 2014/87/euratom47 or council directive 2013/51/euratom48 , which causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants; ### the manufacture , production , processing , handling , use , holding , storage , transport , import , export or disposal of radioactive material falling within the scope of council directive 2013/59/euratom46 , council directive 2014/87/euratom47 or council directive 2013/51/euratom48 , which causes or is likely to cause substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants;


### the manufacture , production , processing , handling , use , holding , storage , transport , import , export or disposal of radioactive material falling within the scope of council directive 2013/59/euratom46 , council directive 2014/87/euratom47or council directive 2013/51/euratom48 , which causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants; ### the manufacture , production , processing , handling , use , holding , storage , transport , import , export or disposal of radioactive material falling within the scope of council directive 2013/59/euratom46 , which causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants;


### the placing or making available on the union market of illegally harvested timber or of timber products that were made of illegally harvested wood , falling within the scope of regulation (eu) no 995/2010 of the european parliament and of the council52 , except for cases where the conduct concerns a negligible quantity; [if a regulation on the making available on the union market as well as export from the union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation and repealing regulation (eu) no 995/2010 is adopted before this directive , point (n) to be replaced with a criminal offence within the scope of article 3 of that regulation.] ### the placing or making available on a larger scale on the union market of illegally harvested timber or of timber products that were made of illegally harvested wood , falling within the scope of regulation (eu) no 995/2010 of the european parliament and of the council52; [if a regulation on the making available on the union market as well as export from the union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation and repealing regulation (eu) no 995/2010 is adopted before this directive , point (n) to be replaced with a criminal offence within the scope of article 3 of that regulation.]


### any conduct which causes the deterioration of a habitat within a protected site , within the meaning of article 6(2) of the directive 92/43/eec , when this deterioration is significant; ### any conduct which causes the deterioration of a habitat within a protected site , within the meaning of article 6(2) of the directive 92/43/eec , when this deterioration is significant , or any conduct consisting in killing or destroying animal and plant species protected in a habitat within a protected side , when the endangerment of their status is significant;


### (ii) the conduct breaches a condition of permit issued under article 8 or of authorisation granted under article 9 of regulation (eu) no 1143/2014 and causes or is likely to cause death or serious injury to any person or substantial damage to the quality of air , the quality of soil or the quality of water , or to animals or plants; ### (ii) the conduct breaches a condition of permit issued under article 8 or of authorisation granted under article 9 of regulation (eu) no 1143/2014 and has or is likely to have a significant adverse impact on biodiversity or the related ecosystem services;


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that offences referred to in article 3 are punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least ten years if they cause or are likely to cause death or serious injury to any person. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that offences referred to in article 3 are punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least eight years if they cause or are likely to cause death or serious injury to any person.


### 3. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the offences referred to in article 3(1) points (a) to (j) , (n) , (q) , (r) are punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least six years. ### 3. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the offences referred to in article 3(1) points (a) to (j) , (n) , (q) , (r) are punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least four years.


### 4. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the offences referred to in article 3(1) points (k) , (l) , (m) , (o) , (p) are punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least four years. ### 4. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the offences referred to in article 3(1) points (k) , (l) , (m) , (o) , (p) are punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years.


### 5. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that natural persons who have committed the offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 may be subject to additional sanctions or measures which shall include: ### 5. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that natural persons who have committed the offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 may be subject to additional sanctions or measures which may include:


### obligation to reinstate the environment within a given time period; ### reimbursement of the environment reinstatement costs within a given time period;


### 2. member states shall also ensure that legal persons can be held liable where the lack of supervision or control by a person referred to in paragraph 1 has made possible the commission of an offence referred to in articles 3 and 4 for the benefit of the legal person by a person under its authority. ### 2. member states shall also ensure that legal persons can be held liable where the culpable lack of supervision or control by a person referred to in paragraph 1 has made possible the commission of an offence referred to in articles 3 and 4 for the benefit of the legal person by a person under its authority.


### 3. liability of legal persons under paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not exclude criminal proceedings against natural persons who are perpetrators , inciters or accessories in the offences referred to in articles 3 and 4. ### 3. liability of legal persons under paragraphs 1 shall not exclude criminal proceedings against natural persons who are perpetrators , inciters or accessories in the offences referred to in articles 3 and 4.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a legal person held liable pursuant to article 6(1) is punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive sanctions. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a legal person held liable pursuant to article 6 is punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive sanctions.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a legal person held liable pursuant to article 6(1) is punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive sanctions. ### 1. member states may take necessary measures to ensure that a legal person held liable pursuant to article 6(1) is punishable by effective , proportionate and dissuasive sanctions.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that sanctions or measures for legal persons liable pursuant to article 6(1) for the offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 shall include: ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that sanctions or measures for legal persons liable pursuant to article 6 for the offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 shall include criminal or non-criminal fines and may include other sanctions or measures , such as:


### the obligation to reinstate the environment within a given period; ### reimbursement of the environment reinstatement costs within a given period;


### the obligation to reinstate the environment within a given period; ### deleted


### publication of the judicial decision relating to the conviction or any sanctions or measures applied. ### deleted


### 4. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that offences referred to in article 3(1) points (a) to (j) , (n) , (q) , (r) are punishable by fines , the maximum limit of which shall be not less than 5% of the total worldwide turnover of the legal person [/undertaking] in the business year preceding the fining decision. ### deleted


### 4. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that offences referred to in article 3(1) points (a) to (j) , (n) , (q) , (r) are punishable by fines , the maximum limit of which shall be not less than 5% of the total worldwide turnover of the legal person [/undertaking] in the business year preceding the fining decision. ### 4. member states may take the necessary measures to ensure that offences referred to in article 3(1) points (a) to (j) , (n) , (q) , (r) are punishable by fines , the maximum limit of which shall be not less than 5% of the total worldwide turnover of the legal person [/undertaking] in the business year preceding the fining decision.


### 5. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that offences referred to in article 3(1) points (k) , (l) , (m) , (o) , (p) are punishable by fines , the maximum limit of which shall be not less than 3% of the total worldwide turnover of the legal person [/undertaking] in the business year preceding the fining decision. ### deleted


### 5. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that offences referred to in article 3(1) points (k) , (l) , (m) , (o) , (p) are punishable by fines , the maximum limit of which shall be not less than 3% of the total worldwide turnover of the legal person [/undertaking] in the business year preceding the fining decision. ### 5. member states may take the necessary measures to ensure that offences referred to in article 3(1) points (k) , (l) , (m) , (o) , (p) are punishable by fines , the maximum limit of which shall be not less than 3% of the total worldwide turnover of the legal person [/undertaking] in the business year preceding the fining decision.


### in so far as the following circumstances do not already form part of the constituent elements of the criminal offences referred to in article 3 , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that , in relation to the relevant offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 , the following circumstances may be regarded as aggravating circumstances: ### in so far as the following circumstances do not already form part of the constituent elements of the criminal offences referred to in article 3 , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that , in relation to the relevant offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 , at least one of the following circumstances may be regarded as aggravating circumstances:


### in so far as the following circumstances do not already form part of the constituent elements of the criminal offences referred to in article 3 , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that , in relation to the relevant offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 , the following circumstances may be regarded as aggravating circumstances: ### in so far as the following circumstances do not already form part of the constituent elements of the criminal offences referred to in article 3 , member states may take the necessary measures to ensure that , in relation to the relevant offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 , the following circumstances may be regarded as aggravating circumstances:


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that , in relation to the relevant offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 , the following circumstances may be regarded as mitigating circumstances: ### member states may take the necessary measures to ensure that , in relation to the relevant offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 , the following circumstances may be regarded as mitigating circumstances:


### of offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 which are punishable by a maximum sanction of at least ten years of imprisonment , for a period of at least ten years from the time when the offence was committed , when offences are punishable; ### deleted


### of offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 which are punishable by a maximum sanction of at least six years of imprisonment , for a period of at least six years from the time when the offence was committed , when offences are punishable; ### deleted


### of offences referred to in articles 3 and 4 which are punishable by a maximum sanction of at least four years of imprisonment , for a period of at least four years from the time when the offence was committed , when offences are punishable. ### deleted