### 129. notes that parliament adopted extraordinary measures and undertook innovative action to maintain the continuity of its activities , carry out its duties and exercise its legislative , budgetary , scrutiny and oversight prerogatives under the treaties , while protecting the health of members , staff and other persons during the course of the pandemic; highlights parliament’s ability to maintain its interpretation services in the 24 official eu languages , even during remote meetings; ### 129. notes that parliament adopted restrictive measures which prevented the members of european parliament from being able to carry out their activities as elected officials and even entering the european parliament building; notes that a number of meps were sanctioned by the president of the european parliament for defending their right as elected official to have unrestricted access to their place of work in order to exercise their mandate;


### 131. considers that the procurement mechanisms , notably the advanced purchase agreements used for vaccine contracting , could have improved transparency; recommends finding a way to publish vaccine contracts sooner and in less redacted versions; ### 131. considers that the procurement mechanisms , notably the advanced purchase agreements used for vaccine contracting , were done with public money in an extremely non-transparent manner; urges the european commission to publish all and in an unredatected version the vaccine contracts;


### 131. considers that the procurement mechanisms , notably the advanced purchase agreements used for vaccine contracting , could have improved transparency; recommends finding a way to publish vaccine contracts sooner and in less redacted versions; ### 131. considers that the procurement mechanisms , notably the advanced purchase agreements used for vaccine contracting , adversely affected transparency; calls for finding a way to publish vaccine contracts sooner and in less redacted versions;


### 134. notes that diverging approaches among the member states on the use of the eu digital covid certificate undermined public trust in the tool; ### 134. notes that diverging approaches among the member states on the use of the eu digital covid certificate; notes that the eu digital covid certificate was based on the false premise that the injections against covid 19 stop infections and this undermined public trust in the tool;


### 137. notes that the shock of the pandemic to labour markets in 2020 was short and sharp , and that the recovery has been swift , aided by policy interventions and significant public support at national and eu level; underlines that overall , eu employment recovered to pre-crisis levels within two years , compared to nearly eight years following the global financial crisis; ### 137. notes that the shock of the pandemic to labour markets continues to have an impact as the deficit caused by the forced closure of businesses , production problems , price increases , etc. have led to company closures; underlines that employment in some eu countries recovered to pre-crisis levels within two years , compared to nearly eight years following the global financial crisis;


### 40. believes that the eu needs further regulatory simplification , the coordination and acceleration of clinical trials at eu level and the digitalisation of health systems; underlines the importance of data in medical research and highlights the european health data space as a key initiative in this field; ### 40. believes that the eu needs further regulatory simplification , the coordination and public access to all clinical trials at eu level and the digitalisation of health systems; underlines the importance of data in medical research and highlights the european health data space as a key initiative in this field;


### 44. is concerned that investment in public healthcare has not been prioritised in all the member states , which leads to staff shortages in this area and consequent low levels of resilience in health systems in the face of new possible emergencies; ### 44. is concerned that investment in public healthcare has not been prioritised in all the member states , which leads to staff shortages in this area and consequent low levels of resilience in health systems in the face of new possible emergencies; points out that the use of new medical technologies by healthcare personnel could increase efficiency and solve workload problems in the system;


### 47. highlights the need to upskill , reskill and out-skill workers for healthcare careers in order to be better prepared for potential emergency and crisis situations; calls for due consideration to be given to the further training and retraining of workers involved at all stages of the value chain; ### 47. highlights the need to upskill , reskill and out-skill workers for healthcare careers in order to be better prepared for potential emergency and crisis situations; calls for due consideration to be given to the further training and retraining of workers involved at all stages of the value chain; points out that the specialist accreditation of healthcare personnel encourages the sustainable expansion of multidisciplinary teams;


### 48. underlines the importance of primary care and ‘assistance at proximity’ in building resilient health systems that facilitate the continuity of health services during health emergencies and contribute to avoiding hospital congestion and collapse by sustaining the provision of essential local services; ### 48. underlines the importance of primary care and ‘assistance at proximity’ in building resilient health systems that facilitate the continuity of health services during health emergencies and contribute to avoiding hospital congestion and collapse by sustaining the provision of essential local services; stresses that the reinforcement of primary care should be accompanied by the improvement of early detection capacity at this level , which could be achieved through specific investments;


### 50. highlights the divergences in healthcare systems among member states and among regions within member states , in particular remote rural areas , the outermost regions and peripheral islands; calls for the use of cohesion policy to even out these divergences; ### 50. highlights the divergences in healthcare systems among member states and among regions within member states , in particular remote rural areas , the outermost regions and peripheral islands; notes the limited or in some cases negative effect of cohesion policy intended to even out these divergences;


### 51. notes that economic support , the government response and stringency indices differed depending on each member state’s income support , fiscal measures and restriction measures; highlights that different demographics and cultural specificities , such as the large population of older people in italy and tourism as an active business sector in southern countries , led to different pandemic socio-economic impacts; ### 51. notes that economic support , the government response and stringency indices differed depending on each member state’s income support , fiscal measures and restriction measures; highlights that different demographics , geography and cultural specificities , such as the large population of older people in some countries and the tourism dependent economy of certain countries , led to different socio-economic impacts of the pandemic;


### 53. notes that the eu reacted quickly by easing state aid rules , suspending fiscal rules , introducing the european instrument for temporary support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (sure) and nextgenerationeu and investing in joint vaccine financing; points out that member states were also able to spend and borrow easily thanks to the actions of the eu monetary and political authorities; recognises that the southern countries in the eu suffered a much larger gdp shock as a result of pandemic lockdowns compared to the eu countries in the north-west and recognises that most southern countries were reliant on tourism as a principle source of economic activity; ### 53. notes with concern that the eu reacted circumvented treaty provisions in order to fund nextgenerationeu by way of joint borrowing; emphasizes that respect for the principles of conferral , subsidiarity and proportionality would have ensured the union response enjoyed more legitimacy in the eyes of citizens of member states;


### 53. notes that the eu reacted quickly by easing state aid rules , suspending fiscal rules , introducing the european instrument for temporary support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (sure) and nextgenerationeu and investing in joint vaccine financing; points out that member states were also able to spend and borrow easily thanks to the actions of the eu monetary and political authorities; recognises that the southern countries in the eu suffered a much larger gdp shock as a result of pandemic lockdowns compared to the eu countries in the north-west and recognises that most southern countries were reliant on tourism as a principle source of economic activity; ### 53. notes that the eu reacted quickly by easing state aid rules , suspending fiscal rules , introducing the european instrument for temporary support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (sure) and nextgenerationeu and investing in joint vaccine financing but ignoring any investment in other treatments for the covid-19 infection; points out that member states were also able to spend and borrow easily thanks to the actions of the eu monetary and political authorities; recognises that the southern countries in the eu suffered a much larger gdp shock as a result of pandemic lockdowns compared to the eu countries in the north-west and recognises that most southern countries were reliant on tourism as a principle source of economic activity;


### 54. calls for better coordination to enable the timely stockpiling and joint procurement of medical countermeasures in line with the eu’s civil protection mechanism and the resceu stockpile; ### 54. calls for better coordination to enable the timely stockpiling and joint procurement of medical countermeasures in line with the eu’s civil protection mechanism and the resceu stockpile in the event of emergencies or preparation for emergencies , so that additional national and eu stockpiles can be developed , including a range of tools for crisis situations , such as vaccines , prophylactic and therapeutic drugs , medical devices and ppe;


### 56. underlines the importance of robust ip protection in offering incentives in medicinal research and development , and in making europe the leading place for pharmaceutical r&d ### 56. underlines the importance of robust ip protection in offering incentives in medicinal research and development , and in making europe the leading place for pharmaceutical r&d stresses that the research ecosystem which develops the main solutions to health threats such as the covid19 pandemic is based on intellectual property rights;


### 57. stresses that stepping up research on and development of responses to pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential prior to epidemics and pandemics is crucial; recognises that nothing was known about sars-cov-2 and the disease caused by this new virus , including nothing about its genetic sequence (even if the sequence was then shared very soon) or its other characteristics and epidemiological behaviour , such as the methods of infection and transmission and infection , transmission and mutation rates; highlights that , therefore , in the beginning , research was required before a vaccine could be developed and that affected the industry production capacity to develop and deploy vaccines; ### 57. stresses that stepping up research on and development of responses to pathogens with epidemic and pandemic potential prior to epidemics and pandemics is crucial;


### 148. acknowledges that in 2020 , 3.6% of women’s employment was lost compared to 2.9% of men’s employment , while the greatest losses were in the americas , followed by asia-pacific , europe and central asia , and africa; notes that in 2021 , there were still 20 million fewer women in work than before the pandemic , compared to 10 million fewer men; notes that women were overrepresented in the hardest-hit sectors , such as the hospitality and food services sector , manufacturing and the health sector; takes the view that those delivering care were at centre stage of the pandemic; notes that a large percentage of workers in care are women who are subject to unequal pay; ### 148. acknowledges that in 2020 , 3.6% of women’s employment was lost compared to 2.9% of men’s employment , while the greatest losses were in the americas , followed by asia-pacific , europe and central asia , and africa; notes that in 2021 , there were still 20 million fewer women in work than before the pandemic , compared to 10 million fewer men; notes that women were more represented in the hardest-hit sectors , such as the hospitality and food services sector , manufacturing and the health sector; takes the view that those delivering care were at centre stage of the pandemic; notes that a large percentage of workers in care are women who are subject to unequal pay;


### 149. highlights that during lockdowns resulting from the pandemic , male violence towards women increased significantly as the restrictive measures fostered a particularly enabling environment for abusers; notes , moreover that digitalisation drove an observable rise in online abuse particularly affecting vulnerable populations; ### 149. highlights that during lockdowns resulting from the pandemic , violence towards women increased significantly as the restrictive measures fostered a particularly enabling environment for abusers; notes , moreover that digitalisation drove an observable rise in online abuse particularly affecting vulnerable populations;


### 161. calls on the commission and member states to support , strengthen and safeguard freedom of movement (of people , goods and services) in future pandemics and minimise the burden of documentation and legislation; emphasises the need for rules and guidelines on travelling and disease detection to be harmonised between the member states to simplify procedures for smes; ### 161. calls on the commission and member states to support , strengthen and safeguard freedom of movement (of people , goods and services) in future pandemics and minimise the burden of documentation and legislation; emphasises the need for rules and guidelines on travelling and disease detection to be harmonised between the member states to simplify procedures for smes; and the use of health certificates containing health data to restrict freedoms should not be permitted;


### 164. states that while eu cooperation during the pandemic suffered some teething problems , it quickly made up for lost time with several key initiatives; notes that the free movement of goods and critical health staff was made possible through the establishment of green corridors; notes that the european agency for safety and health at work (eu-osha) played an important role in providing guidelines and information to businesses about covid-19 preventive measures , while the qr-code-based covid-19 certificate demonstrated that the eu was able to create a common digital certificate to benefit administrations , companies and the public; ### 164. states that while eu cooperation during the pandemic suffered some teething problems; notes that the free movement of goods and critical health staff was made possible through the establishment of green corridors; notes that the european agency for safety and health at work (eu-osha) played an important role in providing guidelines and information to businesses about covid-19 preventive measures;


### 164. states that while eu cooperation during the pandemic suffered some teething problems , it quickly made up for lost time with several key initiatives; notes that the free movement of goods and critical health staff was made possible through the establishment of green corridors; notes that the european agency for safety and health at work (eu-osha) played an important role in providing guidelines and information to businesses about covid-19 preventive measures , while the qr-code-based covid-19 certificate demonstrated that the eu was able to create a common digital certificate to benefit administrations , companies and the public; ### 164. states that while eu cooperation during the pandemic suffered some teething problems , it quickly made up for lost time with several key initiatives; notes that the free movement of goods and critical health staff was made possible through the establishment of green corridors; notes that the european agency for safety and health at work (eu-osha) played an important role in providing guidelines and information to businesses about covid-19 preventive measures;


### 165. recommends that lockdowns or other drastic safety measures should be taken in consultation with social partners at all the different stages of an unfolding emergency; ### 165. recommends that lockdowns or other drastic safety measures should be implemented only in exceptional situations and for the shortest period of time on the recommendation of experts duly consulted and should be taken in consultation with social partners at all the different stages of an unfolding emergency;


### 169. calls on the commission and member states to combat violence against women in all its forms and wherever it occurs , whether inside or outside the home; welcomes the commission’s proposal for a directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence but calls for its content to be improved to protect victims better; ### 169. calls on the commission and member states to combat violence against women in all its forms and wherever it occurs , whether inside or outside the home by providing incentives through measures to ensure protection , support and care for victims;


### 172. calls on the commission to criminalise all forms of sexual exploitation in a harmonised way so as to provide a similar level of protection to all women in the eu no matter where they live; supports the inclusion in the directive of a definition of sexual violence that is broader than the definition of rape , and a definition of sexual harassment in line with the existing eu anti-discrimination directives and following the standards of the istanbul convention; ### deleted


### 172. calls on the commission to criminalise all forms of sexual exploitation in a harmonised way so as to provide a similar level of protection to all women in the eu no matter where they live; supports the inclusion in the directive of a definition of sexual violence that is broader than the definition of rape , and a definition of sexual harassment in line with the existing eu anti-discrimination directives and following the standards of the istanbul convention; ### 172. calls on the commission to criminalise all forms of sexual exploitation in a harmonised way so as to provide a similar level of protection to all women in the eu no matter where they live; supports the inclusion in the directive of a definition of sexual violence that is broader than the definition of rape , and a definition of sexual harassment in line with the existing eu anti-discrimination directives;


### 173. calls for the eu and member states to step up their efforts to mainstream the gender perspective in eu policy and national recovery plans; ### deleted


### 173. calls for the eu and member states to step up their efforts to mainstream the gender perspective in eu policy and national recovery plans; ### 173. calls for the eu and member states to ensure compliance with the principle of equality and non-discrimination in eu policy and national recovery plans;


### 60. notes that the pandemic put pressure on global supply chains , including the pharmaceutical sector , resulting in disruptions and unpredictability in the supply of vaccines and other countermeasures; ### 60. notes that the pandemic put pressure on global supply chains , including the pharmaceutical sector , resulting in disruptions and unpredictability in the supply of vaccines and other countermeasures; stresses , therefore , that it is vital to adopt national and eu policies reinforcing global supply chains for vaccines and other drugs;


### 64. understands that the political and economic consequences of the response to the covid-19 pandemic occurred before health systems were overwhelmed , notably by the collapse of global supply chains; ### 64. understands that the political and economic consequences of the response to the covid-19 pandemic occurred because health systems were overwhelmed , notably by the collapse of global supply chains;


### 68. believes that the eu needed a common approach for vaccine procurement in order to avoid competition among member states and the undermining of the european project; believes that the exclusivity in the negotiations of vaccines and the early engagement from the member states were successful points in this process; ### deleted


### 69. takes the view that joint procurement procedures could provide the eu and its member states with more flexibility according to their needs , whereas negotiations for the advanced purchase agreements were beneficial at a time when the development of vaccines was risky and production lines were prepared without knowing which vaccine would actually succeed or whether the vaccines would actually be approved; ### 69. takes the view that joint procurement procedures at eu level amount to interference which may also have negative effects on the market in medicinal products and medical devices by giving priority to us and harming others;


### 69. takes the view that joint procurement procedures could provide the eu and its member states with more flexibility according to their needs , whereas negotiations for the advanced purchase agreements were beneficial at a time when the development of vaccines was risky and production lines were prepared without knowing which vaccine would actually succeed or whether the vaccines would actually be approved; ### 69. takes the view that joint procurement procedures could provide the eu and its member states with more flexibility according to their needs , whereas negotiations for the advanced purchase agreements were beneficial especially for the pharmaceutical companies who received unconditional funding from the european commission to develop a product for which they do not assume responsibility in case of adverse effects ;


### 70. stresses the importance of new joint eu voluntary public-procurement contracts by the commission and the member states , especially for , but not limited to , emergency medicines and unmet therapeutic needs , to improve their affordability and access to them at eu level; calls for such practices to be explored in areas such as rare diseases and cancer through clearly outlined milestones , objectives and commitments agreed on by all parties involved; highlights the need to ensure high levels of transparency in these initiatives and to apply lessons learned from the joint procurement of covid-19 products; stresses that joint procurement must not risk having a negative impact on supply flows by increasing the risk of shortages in the eu; ### 70. points out that joint eu voluntary public-procurement contracts by the commission and the member states for emergency medicines and unmet therapeutic needs can be assessed to improve their accessibility and access to them at eu level; calls for such practices to be explored in areas such as immunocompromised subpopulations , rare diseases and cancer through clearly outlined milestones , objectives and commitments agreed on by all parties involved; highlights the need to ensure high levels of transparency in these initiatives and to apply lessons learned from the joint procurement of covid-19 products; stresses that joint procurement must not risk having a negative impact on supply flows by increasing the risk of shortages in the eu;


### 72. highlights the lack of transparency in the joint procurement agreements negotiated with companies , which was justified by respect for the right to confidentiality; stresses that transparency in the work of the eu institutions is of the utmost importance , especially under the conditions of the unprecedented pandemic crisis; ### 72. highlights the gravity of lack of transparency in the joint procurement agreements negotiated with companies , which has no justification; stresses that transparency in the work of the eu institutions is of the utmost importance , especially under the conditions of the unprecedented pandemic crisis;


### 73. observes that the causes of long covid are still scientifically uncertain , as are the specifics of what it includes and its long-term impact; highlights that the eu needs a strategic approach in order to address long covid , focusing on increasing research , training and primary care awareness; ### 73. observes that the causes of long covid are still scientifically uncertain , as are the specifics of what it includes and its long-term impact; recognises the significant impact that covid19 has had on patients with cardiovascular disease and on the provision of care , and highlights that many people have been diagnosed with new cardiovascular conditions since covid19; highlights that the eu needs a strategic approach in order to address long covid , focusing on increasing research , training and primary care awareness;


### 74. stresses that the pandemic had consequences for the health of patients with communicable diseases (cds) and non-communicable diseases (ncds) linked to delays and disruptions in diagnostics and treatments , particularly for hiv , hepatitis , cancer and rare diseases , with a massive decrease in screenings for breast and colorectal cancer; ### 74. stresses that the pandemic had consequences for the health of patients with communicable diseases (cds) and non-communicable diseases (ncds) linked to delays and disruptions in diagnostics and treatments , particularly for hiv , hepatitis , cancer , cardiovascular disease and rare diseases , with a massive decrease in screenings for breast and colorectal cancer , and also delays in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease;


### 76. takes note that cd and ncd services were disrupted due to cancellations of elective care , the closure of screening programmes , government or public transport lockdowns which hindered access to the health facilities and lack of staff , and notes that rehabilitation was the most commonly disrupted service; ### 76. takes note that cd and ncd services , such as diagnoses and cardiovascular procedures , were disrupted due to cancellations of elective care , the closure of screening programmes , government or public transport lockdowns which hindered access to the health facilities and lack of staff , and notes that rehabilitation was the most commonly disrupted service;


### 77. observes that most countries that have included ncd services in national covid-19 plans have prioritised services for the four major ncds: cardiovascular disease services , cancer services , diabetes services and chronic respiratory disease services; highlights that some countries , like spain , have recognised mental health as an area to prioritise; ### 77. observes that most countries that have included ncd services in national covid-19 plans have prioritised services for the four major ncds: cardiovascular disease services , cancer services , diabetes services and chronic respiratory disease services; recognises the need for an eu plan and mission for cardiovascular health to support the activities of member states in the area of cardiovascular disease and to ensure that priority is given to prevention , diagnosis and care; highlights that some countries , like spain , have recognised mental health as an area to prioritise;


### 80. regrets that routine vaccination suffered from setbacks; acknowledges the importance of carrying on and improving these activities to avoid outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases; ### 80. regrets that routine vaccination suffered from setbacks; acknowledges the fact that these setbacks are caused among other reasons by the lack of transparency of the european commission in purchasing the covid-19 vaccines , by the proven lack of efficacity of these products and by the lack of transparency of the clinical data; acknowledges the importance of carrying on and improving these activities to avoid outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases;


### 81. insists that covid-19 and other recent epidemics and pandemics have made it unmistakably clear that human , animal , plant and environmental health cannot be dealt with separately , but need to be addressed in a ‘one health’ approach; highlights that their interdependencies need to be better acknowledged and require intersectional work using a multi-sectoral , transdisciplinary and integrated approach; recalls that 75% of human infectious diseases are zoonotic and that the threat of increasing antimicrobial resistance is one of the leading causes of death worldwide; ### 81. insists that covid-19 and other recent epidemics and pandemics have made it unmistakably clear that human , animal , plant and environmental health cannot be dealt with separately , but need to be addressed in a ‘one health’ approach; highlights that their interdependencies need to be better acknowledged and require a multi-sectoral , transdisciplinary and integrated approach; recalls that 75% of human infectious diseases are zoonotic and that the threat of increasing antimicrobial resistance is one of the leading causes of death worldwide;


### 189. notes the eu’s dependency on external sources of personal protection equipment and questions the role of the wto in terms of supply chains in this regard; ### 189. notes the eu’s dependency on external sources of personal protection equipment and questions eu policies that have undermined the competitiveness of industry and corporations that have relocated from our environment. questions the role of the wto in terms of supply chains in this regard;


### 190. highlights that tariff and non-tariff barriers have limited access to vaccines , and considers that the wto should take action to ensure the free flow of supply chains and vaccine deliveries , notably as regards export restrictions; ### 190. highlights that tariff and non-tariff barriers have limited access to vaccines , and considers that the wto should take action to ensure the free flow of supply chains and vaccine deliveries , notably respecting national sovereignty , as regards export restrictions;


### 191. calls for the eu to focus on open strategic autonomy supporting supply chain diversification and resilience , with an open , rules-based multilateral trading system at its core to ensure the global availability of medical products and complemented by a ‘strategic supply chain diversification fund’ to actively support our companies; encourages all countries to join the wto’s agreement on trade in pharmaceutical products and urge for its scope to be extended to all pharmaceutical and medicinal products; ### 191. calls for the eu to focus on prioritising its open strategic autonomy , supporting supply chain diversification and resilience , with an open trading system at its core to ensure the availability of medical products and complemented by a ‘strategic supply chain diversification fund’ to actively support our companies; encourages all countries to join the wto’s agreement on trade in pharmaceutical products and urge for its scope to be extended to all pharmaceutical and medicinal products;


### 192. notes that patent protection is a key incentive for companies to invest in innovation and to produce new medicines; notes , at the same time , that the exclusionary effect of patents may lead to limited market supply and reduced access to medicines and pharmaceutical products; stresses that a balance should be struck between encouraging innovation through the exclusionary effect of patents and ensuring access to medicines and protecting public health; ### 192. notes that patent protection is a key incentive for companies to invest in innovation and to produce new medicines; notes , at the same time , that the exclusionary effect of patents may lead to limited market supply and reduced access to medicines and pharmaceutical products; stresses that a balance should be struck between encouraging innovation through the effect of patents and ensuring access to medicines and protecting public health;


### 193. stresses that wto free trade agreements should not focus exclusively on enforcing ip standards in third countries , but should take into account the impact on generic and biosimilar medicines both in the eu and in third countries , as well as ensure coordination of regulatory standards; ### 193. stresses that wto free trade agreements should focus on enforcing ip standards while also taking into account the impact on generic and biosimilar medicines both in the eu and in third countries , as well as ensure coordination of regulatory standards;


### 194. welcomes the fact that the eu and who have been and remain in close cooperation on every aspect of responses to the pandemic; calls for stronger , more coordinated , international cooperation taking a long-term view and with a stronger who at the centre; ### 194. notes that the eu and who have cooperated on many aspects of responses to the pandemic; calls for consistent international cooperation with respect for national sovereignty that does not pursue particular interests;


### 195. emphasises that who accompanied countries from the beginning to the end of their vaccine strategy , until the very last steps of delivery; considers , however , that there were delays and uncertainties in supply , especially in 2021 , and that the situation improved only once global supply was largely meeting global demand; ### deleted


### 195. emphasises that who accompanied countries from the beginning to the end of their vaccine strategy , until the very last steps of delivery; considers , however , that there were delays and uncertainties in supply , especially in 2021 , and that the situation improved only once global supply was largely meeting global demand; ### 195. emphasises that who sought to accompany countries from the beginning to the end of their vaccine strategy , until the very last steps of delivery; considers , however , that there were delays and uncertainties in supply , especially in 2021 , and that the situation improved only once global supply was largely meeting global demand;


### 200. highlights the fact that covid-19 vaccines global access (covax) was key to delivering vaccines to low and middle-income countries given that their facilities and capacities were built on existing ones; notes that most of low and middle-income countries’ doses came from covax; ### deleted


### 200. highlights the fact that covid-19 vaccines global access (covax) was key to delivering vaccines to low and middle-income countries given that their facilities and capacities were built on existing ones; notes that most of low and middle-income countries’ doses came from covax; ### 200. highlights the fact that covid-19 vaccines global access (covax) , a public-private institution , managed delivery of vaccines to low and middle-income countries given that their facilities and capacities were built on existing ones; notes that many of low and middle-income countries’ doses came from covax;


### 201. recognises that there is considerable effort at the global scale to increase production capacity; welcomes the fact that the eu became a model in that matter and a large investor both in terms of push (before development) and pull (advance purchase agreements) investments , which made it possible to secure enough vaccines; ### deleted


### 201. recognises that there is considerable effort at the global scale to increase production capacity; welcomes the fact that the eu became a model in that matter and a large investor both in terms of push (before development) and pull (advance purchase agreements) investments , which made it possible to secure enough vaccines; ### 201. recognises that there is considerable effort at the global scale to increase production capacity;


### 202. underlines that public-private cooperation during a pandemic emergency is structurally different from cooperation under ‘normal’ circumstances , where the public side provides long-term investment , additional grants or loans and the private side delivers the product; emphasises that in a pandemic situation , where much more risk is involved , public funding plays an even bigger role in the development cycle of the product (vaccine) , in conjunction with advance purchase agreements before regulatory approval; notes that this can work only if global frameworks are well crafted and if there is close coordination between all the actors involved; ### deleted


### 214. notes the close cooperation between the coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations (cepi) and the global alliance for vaccines and immunizations (gavi) , under the auspices of the who and unicef , leading to the creation of covax , which aimed to ensure that cepi’s funding led to vaccines that would be accessible to all; ### deleted


### 215. notes that cepi used recoverable loans to secure doses on behalf of covax facilities; underlines the fact that while cepi had some contingency funding solutions it had to rely mostly on fundraising; ### deleted


### 216. welcomes the fact that equitable access to vaccines has been the top priority of global foundations , including cepi and gavi , and that cepi has been putting in practice the not-for-profit / no-loss principle for vaccines intended for low- and middle-income countries; ### deleted


### 216. welcomes the fact that equitable access to vaccines has been the top priority of global foundations , including cepi and gavi , and that cepi has been putting in practice the not-for-profit / no-loss principle for vaccines intended for low- and middle-income countries; ### 216. notes the role in access to vaccines of global foundations , including cepi and gavi , foundations with interests that could conflict with the work they carry out;


### 87. calls for the continuous professional development of healthcare workers and for protective measures for their physical and mental health , as well as vaccinations for them , to be ensured; ### 87. calls for the continuous professional development of healthcare workers and for protective measures for their physical and mental health , to be ensured;


### 91. urges the improvement of common and joint procurement procedures in emergency situations and a more coordinated approach , allowing for contracts to be adapted; ### 91. urges the improvement of transparency and accountability in the common and joint procurement procedures in emergency situations and a more coordinated approach , allowing for contracts to be adapted;


### 92. recommends that the eu establish adequate systems to provide manufacturers with proper at-risk funding during emergencies in order to quickly adapt and scale-up production , avoiding disruptions and shortages of medicines , medical devices and services; ### 92. recommends that the eu establish adequate systems to provide manufacturers with proper at-risk funding during emergencies in order to quickly adapt and scale-up production , avoiding disruptions and shortages of medicines , medical devices and services; underlines that the manufactures must take responsibility for the safety and effectiveness of their products;


### 93. calls on the commission to ensure that the revision of the general pharmaceutical legislation builds on a good understanding of the root causes of medicine shortages; highlights the need for the union’s pharmaceutical industry to have a diversified supply chain and a medicine-shortage risk-mitigation plan to cope with any vulnerabilities and risks to the supply chain; ### 93. calls on the commission to ensure that the revision of the general pharmaceutical legislation builds on a good understanding of the root causes of medicine shortages , including shortages of originator and generic medicines; highlights the need for the union’s pharmaceutical industry to have a diversified supply chain and a medicine-shortage risk-mitigation plan to cope with any vulnerabilities and risks to the supply chain;


### 94. highlights the valuable role of community pharmacies and recognises their key contribution during the pandemic in continuously providing an essential and quality service; suggests that pharmacists should play a more active role in epidemiology surveillance to contribute monitoring the insurgence of cds , and invites the member states to include them in their health , care and research programmes; calls for greater recognition of pharmacies in rural areas , which enable such areas to retain their populations and ensure the availability of medicines; ### 94. highlights the valuable role of community pharmacies and recognises their key contribution during the pandemic in continuously providing an essential and quality service; points out that the role of community pharmacists can be harnessed in the management of both communicable diseases (cds) and non-communicable diseases (ncds); suggests that pharmacists should play a more active role in epidemiology surveillance to contribute monitoring the insurgence of cds , and invites the member states to include them in their health , care and research programmes; calls for greater recognition of pharmacies in rural areas , which enable such areas to retain their populations and ensure the availability of medicines;


### 96. believes that the eu should reduce its dependence on unreliable trade partners and act decisively to prevent drug shortages; advises mapping out supply chain vulnerabilities related to the european system of sourcing medical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients from outside europe; ### 96. believes that the eu should reduce its dependence on third countries that may be unreliable trade partners and act decisively to prevent shortages of essential supplies such as medical supplies and drugs; advises mapping out supply chain vulnerabilities related to the european system of sourcing medical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients from outside europe; and ensures the operation of a research , development and supply infrastructure to support a surge in demand due to emergencies or specific situations;


### 98. believes that the eu should increase the share of key production on our territory to strengthen europe’s supply chain autonomy , while retaining openness to global supply chain dynamics; ### 98. believes that the eu should increase the share of key production on our territory to strengthen europe’s supply chain autonomy , while retaining openness to global supply chain dynamics; in both normal situations and health emergencies;


### 99. calls on the commission to promote dialogue with the member states and all relevant stakeholders to promote ‘made in europe’ pharmaceuticals by strengthening manufacturing and supply resilience and by assessing additional criteria for national pricing at no additional cost to patients and without prejudice to the sustainability of the health system; stresses that these criteria should include high environmental manufacturing standards , robust supply chain management and investment in innovation and research; believes that stimulating and building on an attractive european industrial ecosystem for the pharmaceutical sector is one of the key conditions for continuing to foster the relocation of production facilities back to the eu; believes further that relocations of this kind can help to make eu healthcare systems more independent from third countries and more resilient to disruptions; ### 99. calls on the commission to promote dialogue with the member states and all relevant stakeholders to promote ‘made in europe’ pharmaceuticals by strengthening manufacturing and supply resilience and by assessing additional criteria for national pricing at no additional cost to patients and without prejudice to the sustainability of the health system; stresses that early forecasting is important to avoid shortages , as it can enable manufacturers to allocate supply where there is patient demand; stresses that these criteria should include robust supply chain management and investment in innovation and research; believes that stimulating and building on an attractive european industrial ecosystem for the pharmaceutical sector is one of the key conditions for continuing to foster the relocation of production facilities back to the eu; believes further that relocations of this kind can help to make eu healthcare systems more independent from third countries and more resilient to disruptions;


### 100. recommends the simplification and harmonisation of regulatory procedures for the approval of vaccines and medicines in order to improve the fluidity of global supply chains; ### deleted


### 100. recommends the simplification and harmonisation of regulatory procedures for the approval of vaccines and medicines in order to improve the fluidity of global supply chains; ### 100. recommends the simplification and harmonisation of regulatory procedures for the approval of medicines and vaccines in the eu in order to improve the fluidity of global supply chains;


### 102. encourages further investment in r&d , by increasing the resources of the eu framework programme for research and innovation and the eu4health programme , and establishing hera as a future eu agency supporting research to make vaccines available in times of crisis; ### 102. encourages further investment in r&d , by increasing the resources of the eu framework programme for research and innovation and the eu4health programme , and establishing hera as a support for research to make vaccines and other types of treatments available in times of crisis , as well as ensuring access to innovation in treatment and prevention in the context of existing threats to public health , especially in the sphere of infectious diseases;


### 102. encourages further investment in r&d , by increasing the resources of the eu framework programme for research and innovation and the eu4health programme , and establishing hera as a future eu agency supporting research to make vaccines available in times of crisis; ### 102. encourages further investment in r&d , by increasing the resources of the eu framework programme for research and innovation and the eu4health programme , and establishing hera as a future eu agency supporting research to make vaccines and a variety of other possible treatments available in times of crisis;


### 104. calls on the commission to periodically evaluate and review the incentive system , increase price transparency and highlight the factors limiting affordability and patient access to medicinal products; ### 104. calls on the commission to establish a fair and transparent incentive system that provides opportunities for new tools for health through investment in unmet medical needs , periodically evaluate and review the incentive system , increase price transparency and highlight the factors limiting affordability and patient access to medicinal products;


### 105. encourages responsible ways to enhance transparency regarding public vaccine funding and procurement , the real costs of r&d , and access to clinical trials results and related data through the clinical trial information system; ### 105. encourages responsible ways to enhance transparency regarding public vaccine funding and procurement , the real costs of r&d , and access to clinical trials results and related data through the clinical trial information system;


### 106. urges the commission , member states and manufacturers to communicate the potential side effects of vaccines better and to do so in a consistent and coordinated way so as to avoid vaccine hesitancy and misinformation; ### 106. urges the commission , member states and manufacturers to encourage the use of a system for reporting potential side effects by patients , through pharmacies and health personnel , such as the established yellow card scheme , to put in place a system of data analysis , and to report side effects related to the use of vaccines , through the package leaflet and/or the informed consent and to do so in a consistent and coordinated way so as to avoid vaccine hesitancy and misinformation;


### 107. calls for hera to be made an autonomous agency , with a strong and well-defined mandate from council and parliament (including a proper industrial role and mandate) , and a budget to fulfil its mandate and increase resources; calls for hera to have a role in safeguarding the public interest; ### deleted


### 109. is concerned that during the pandemic the executive branch had the upper hand in emergency decision-making , which undermined the role of the european parliament; calls on the commission and the council to refrain from using article 122 tfeu , and to increase parliamentary control and codecision for various instruments so as to bolster the legitimacy of emergency response actions; ### 109. calls on the commission and the council to refrain from using article 122 tfeu , especially when no natural disaster is concerned , so as to bolster the legitimacy of emergency response actions;


### 110. believes that there are transparency issues concerning the design and implementation of the resilience and recovery fund facility , including a lack of clear obligations to publish data on details of the spending of the funds received; is of the opinion that without common standards on data sharing , there is a significant risk of corruption and recommends that member states should put more effort into sharing data on their national recovery plans; ### 110. calls for the resolution of the transparency issues concerning the design and implementation of the resilience and recovery fund facility , and a requirement to publish data on details of the spending of the funds received; is of the opinion that without common standards on data sharing , there is a significant risk of corruption and recommends that member states should put more effort into sharing data on their national recovery plans;


### 111. stresses that public trust is indispensable for an effective response to pandemics and is unattainable without transparency; underlines that trustfulness and consistent disclosure of public documents increase people’s willingness to follow health recommendations and increase public trust in general; ### 111. stresses that public trust is indispensable for an effective response to pandemics and is unattainable without transparency; underlines that trustfulness and consistent disclosure of public documents increase people’s willingness to follow health recommendations and increase public trust in general; underlines that the european commission has refused to make public the full unredacted versions of the purchase agreements signed with the vaccine producers;


### — having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular to articles 31 , 32 , and 35 thereof , ### — having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular to articles 10 , 11 , 14 , 15 , 21 , 24 , 31 , 32 and 35 thereof ,


### 1. acknowledges that the spread of the covid-19 has cost the lives of millions of people in europe and the world and has caused irreparable damage , and that the eu , as well as the rest of the world , was not ready to cope with this unprecedented health crisis and its shock waves , which have affected societies and economies worldwide; ### 1. acknowledges that the spread of the covid-19 , allegedly originating in wuhan in china , could have been prevented through the timely implementation of international health regulations and has cost the lives of millions of people in europe and the world and has caused irreparable damage , and that the eu , as well as the rest of the world , was not adequately prepared to cope with a health crisis of this nature and its shock waves , which have affected societies and economies worldwide;


### 1. acknowledges that the spread of the covid-19 has cost the lives of millions of people in europe and the world and has caused irreparable damage , and that the eu , as well as the rest of the world , was not ready to cope with this unprecedented health crisis and its shock waves , which have affected societies and economies worldwide; ### 1. acknowledges that covid-19 originated in wuhan , china , most likely due to a lab incident as stated by fbi director christopher wray2aandhas cost the lives of millions of people in europe and the world causing irreparable damage , and that the eu , as well as the rest of the world , was not ready to cope with this unprecedented health crisis and its shock waves , which have affected societies and economies worldwide;


### 1. acknowledges that the spread of the covid-19 has cost the lives of millions of people in europe and the world and has caused irreparable damage , and that the eu , as well as the rest of the world , was not ready to cope with this unprecedented health crisis and its shock waves , which have affected societies and economies worldwide; ### 1. acknowledges that the spread of covid-19 which originated in wuhan , china , has cost the lives of millions of people in europe and the world and has caused irreparable damage , and that the eu , as well as the rest of the world , was not ready to cope with this unprecedented health crisis and its shock waves , which have affected societies and economies worldwide;


### 1. acknowledges that the spread of the covid-19 has cost the lives of millions of people in europe and the world and has caused irreparable damage , and that the eu , as well as the rest of the world , was not ready to cope with this unprecedented health crisis and its shock waves , which have affected societies and economies worldwide; ### 1. acknowledges that the spread and the response prepared to covid-19 have cost the lives of millions of people in europe and the world and have caused irreparable damage , and that the eu , as well as the rest of the world , was not ready to cope with this unprecedented health crisis and its shock waves , which have affected societies and economies worldwide;


### 2. considers that , despite shortcomings and gaps in prevention , preparedness and response , the eu developed a common response to the pandemic and took actions to ensure the swift development and fair distribution of vaccines on the european continent and globally; ### deleted


### 2. considers that , despite shortcomings and gaps in prevention , preparedness and response , the eu developed a common response to the pandemic and took actions to ensure the swift development and fair distribution of vaccines on the european continent and globally; ### 2. considers that , despite shortcomings and gaps in prevention , preparedness and response , the eu was less than agile in its response , taking months to react in the early stage of the pandemic when the lack of protective measures , ventilators and medication prevented all patients from being treated , and only then took actions to ensure the swift development and fair distribution of vaccines on the european continent and globally;


### 3. notes that the covid-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst to speed up transformations on the path to the digital and green transitions , and to pay deeper attention to health; ### deleted


### 3. notes that the covid-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst to speed up transformations on the path to the digital and green transitions , and to pay deeper attention to health; ### 3. notes that the covid-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst to speed up the use of communication technologies and transformations on the path to the digital transitions , and to increase concern for attention to health;


### 3. notes that the covid-19 pandemic acted as a catalyst to speed up transformations on the path to the digital and green transitions , and to pay deeper attention to health; ### 3. notes that the covid-19 pandemic was used as a pretext to speed up transformations on the path to the digital and green transitions , and to pay deeper attention to health;


### 4. highlights that the pandemic exacerbated existing structural issues in the health sector , in particular workforce shortages; ### 4. highlights that the pandemic exacerbated and revealed existing structural issues in the organisation of the health systems of some member states in the health sector , in particular workforce shortages;


### 5. affirms the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of crises , particularly in terms of healthcare systems and supplies , in increasing strategic autonomy in key areas , such as vaccine production and distribution; ### 5. affirms the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of crises , particularly in terms of healthcare systems and supplies , in increasing strategic autonomy in key areas , such as the production and distribution of medicines , medical devices , personal or preventive protective equipment and diagnostic tests;


### 5. affirms the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of crises , particularly in terms of healthcare systems and supplies , in increasing strategic autonomy in key areas , such as vaccine production and distribution; ### 5. affirms the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of crises , particularly in terms of healthcare systems and supplies and in increasing strategic autonomy in key areas;


### 6. highlights that in 2020 , the world was unprepared to cope with the impact of the covid-19 pandemic and europe had to face its most challenging socio-economic crisis since the second world war; ### 6. highlights that in 2020 , international organisations failed to prevent the covid-19 pandemic and were unable to cope with it , the world was unprepared. to cope with the impact of the covid-19 pandemic and europe had to face its most challenging socio-economic crisis since the second world war;


### 9. highlights that the pandemic has increased inequalities between countries and within countries , that life expectancy in europe has dropped for the first time in 50 years and that the future of the universal coverage and social welfare model has been jeopardised; ### 9. highlights that the pandemic has had an unequal effect between countries and within countries , that life expectancy in europe has dropped for the first time in 50 years and that the future of the universal coverage and social welfare model has been jeopardised;


### 11. emphasises the importance of learning lessons and being better prepared for future crises and stresses that a high level of human health protection must be ensured in the definition and implementation of all union policies and activities; stresses that we are still learning about the effects of covid on health and health systems , in particular the impact of so-called long covid effects; ### 11. emphasises the importance of learning lessons and being better prepared for future crises and stresses that a high level of human health protection must be ensured in the definition and implementation of all union policies and activities; stresses that we are still learning about the effects of covid on health and health systems , in particular the impact of so-called long covid effects; emphasises that many severe secondary effects of the covid-19 vaccines have been reported; stresses that commissioner didier reynders has stated in the european parliament plenary in strasbourg on 28 april 2021 that , "while putting in place the digital green certificate , we have to live with the fact that there are still scientific uncertainties regarding covid-19. we do not yet have full scientific evidence about the effects of vaccination or recovery from the virus";9a


### 12. stresses that europe can only pull through future pandemics if the european family stands together in solidarity and responsibility , and fully utilises its capabilities to coordinate better and deliver the needed added-value to eu governments and their citizens; ### 12. stresses that europe can only pull through future pandemics if the european member states stand together in solidarity and responsibility , and transparently utilise their capabilities to coordinate better and deliver the needed added-value to their citizens;


### 13. underlines the importance of science-based decision-making and consistent communication with citizens from all the stakeholders involved , including eu and member state public institutions , the scientific community , the private sector and civil society organisations; ### 13. underlines the importance of science-based decision-making and consistent communication with citizens from all the stakeholders involved , including eu and member state public institutions , the scientific community , the private sector and civil society organisations; underlines that during the pandemic the social media platforms , governments as well as the eu institutions have increased the censorship by suppressing the voices of those , including scientists and world recognized experts , who had different opinions than the general mainstream one that favoured the vaccines;


### 13. underlines the importance of science-based decision-making and consistent communication with citizens from all the stakeholders involved , including eu and member state public institutions , the scientific community , the private sector and civil society organisations; ### 13. underlines the importance of independent evidence-based and science-based decision-making and transparent communication with citizens , that allows dialectic discussion of the available data and impartial scientific debate between differing positions , with the involvement of all the stakeholders , including eu and member state public institutions , the scientific community , the private sector and civil society;


### 14. calls for the eu to continue on the path towards establishing a european health union that brings true added-value to the health governance of the member states and operates in fields that cannot be covered by the member states alone; ### deleted


### 14. calls for the eu to continue on the path towards establishing a european health union that brings true added-value to the health governance of the member states and operates in fields that cannot be covered by the member states alone; ### 14. calls for the eu to respect the treaties and not continue on the path towards establishing a european health union as health policy is a competence of member states;


### 15. recognises that all the actions taken during the pandemic were meant to safeguard the right to health and life , but that some actions nevertheless implied the existence of limitations on other fundamental rights; highlights that , because the crisis was unprecedented , governments had to take swift action with very little preparation and a lack of internal expertise; ### 15. recognises that not all the actions taken during the pandemic actually managed to safeguard the right to health and life as well as some actions involved the unnecessary and abusive limitations on fundamental rights;


### 15. recognises that all the actions taken during the pandemic were meant to safeguard the right to health and life , but that some actions nevertheless implied the existence of limitations on other fundamental rights; highlights that , because the crisis was unprecedented , governments had to take swift action with very little preparation and a lack of internal expertise; ### 15. recognises that the actions taken during the pandemic should be intended to safeguard the right to health and life , but that some actions nevertheless implied the existence of limitations on other fundamental rights that were in some cases unreasonable and unnecessary; highlights that , because this was a crisis , governments had to take swift action with very little preparation and in many cases without timely consultation of professionals with expertise;


### 1. underlines the exceptionally uncertain eu economic outlook resulting from the lasting impact of the covid-19 pandemic and the consequences of the war against ukraine; ### 1. underlines the exceptionally uncertain eu economic outlook resulting from the lasting impact of the covid-19 pandemic and the consequences of the criminal , illegal and unjustified aggression in ukraine;


### 1. is concerned that the eu is one of the most exposed advanced economies to downward risks , given its geographical proximity to ukraine and heavy reliance on gas imports from russia; notes that the impact of high energy prices and inflation leads to the erosion of household purchasing power; highlights that a reduction in aggregate demand , combined with less favourable financing conditions , could lead to a sharp decline in investment and therefore in economic growth; ### 1. is concerned that the eu is one of the most exposed advanced economies to downward risks , given its geographical proximity to ukraine and heavy reliance on energy imports , especially on gas from russia; notes that the impact of high energy prices and inflation leads to the erosion of household purchasing power and industry competitiveness; highlights that a reduction in aggregate demand , combined with less favourable financing conditions , could lead to a sharp decline in investment and therefore in economic growth;


### 1. is concerned that the eu is one of the most exposed advanced economies to downward risks , given its geographical proximity to ukraine and heavy reliance on gas imports from russia; notes that the impact of high energy prices and inflation leads to the erosion of household purchasing power; highlights that a reduction in aggregate demand , combined with less favourable financing conditions , could lead to a sharp decline in investment and therefore in economic growth; ### 1. is concerned that the eu is one of the most exposed advanced economies to downward risks , given its long-standing and harmful reliance on energy commodities from russia; notes that the impact of high energy prices and inflation leads to the erosion of household purchasing power; highlights that a reduction in aggregate demand , combined with less favourable financing conditions , could lead to a sharp decline in investment and therefore in economic growth;


### 2. stresses that while the primary objective of the european central bank (ecb) is to maintain price stability , the primary objective of the union as a whole should be to minimise the impact of current turbulences on the real economy , thereby defending the wellbeing of its citizens and preserving its production structure and the international competitiveness of its companies; underlines , in this regard , the importance of adequate and coordinated fiscal , structural and regulatory policies that complement the ecb’s monetary policy actions , which are also capable of supporting household incomes and providing targeted support to companies suffering from supply bottlenecks and high energy costs; ### 2. stresses that the primary objective of the european central bank (ecb) is to maintain price stability , whereas the primary objective of the union as a whole should be to minimise the impact of current turbulences on the real economy , thereby defending the wellbeing of its citizens and preserving its production structure and the international competitiveness of its companies; underlines , in this regard , the importance of adequate and coordinated fiscal , structural and regulatory policies and reforms that complement the ecb’s monetary policy actions;


### b. whereas the eu labour market has proved particularly resilient , with an additional two million people in employment , leading to a record low unemployment rate of 6.2 % in 2022; whereas according to the commission’s autumn economic forecast the public sector was a key contributor to the increase in employment; whereas despite labour market tightness wage growth has remained moderate; whereas the unemployment rate is expected to increase slightly in 2023 (6.5 %) , before marginally coming down again in 2024 (6.2 %); ### b. whereas the eu labour market has proved particularly resilient , with an additional two million people in employment , leading to a record low unemployment rate of 6.2 % in 2022 , yet significant geographic differences remain; whereas according to the commission’s autumn economic forecast the public sector was a key contributor to the increase in employment; whereas despite labour market tightness wage growth has remained moderate; whereas the unemployment rate is expected to increase slightly in 2023 (6.5 %) , before marginally coming down again in 2024 (6.2 %);


### c. whereas according to the annual sustainable growth survey , inflation should peak at 10.7 % in 2022 and then gradually decrease to 7.0 % in 2023 and 3 % in 2024; whereas wage growth is expected to only partially mitigate losses in real incomes , without triggering a persistent feedback loop between wages and inflation; ### c. whereas according to the annual sustainable growth survey , inflation should peak at 10.7 % in 2022 and then gradually decrease to 7.0 % in 2023 and 3 % in 2024; whereas wage growth is expected to only partially mitigate losses in real incomes , without triggering a persistent feedback loop between wages and inflation; whereas inflation was initially mostly fueled by energy prices , it now has a broader base with rising core inflation numbers;


### d. whereas according to the commission’s autumn forecast , the debt-to-gdp ratio is expected to fall to 86 % in the eu at the end of 2022 (94 % in the euro area) from the historically high level of 91.5 % recorded in 2020 (99 % in the euro area); whereas the debt-to-gdp ratio is expected to decline marginally in the eu to around 85 % in 2023 and 84 % in 2024 (92 % and 91 % in the euro area); ### d. whereas according to the commission’s autumn forecast , the debt-to-gdp ratio is expected to fall to 86 % in the eu at the end of 2022 (94 % in the euro area) from the historically high level of 91.5 % recorded in 2020 (99 % in the euro area); whereas the debt-to-gdp ratio is expected to decline marginally in the eu to around 85 % in 2023 and 84 % in 2024 (92 % and 91 % in the euro area); whereas these unprecedented levels of public debt may represent a drag on the recovery , pose greater risk of a fiscal crisis and lead to large tax hikes;


### 6. highlights the key role being played by the nrrps in driving the member states’ reform and investment agendas; recalls the importance of reforms in bolstering recovery and future productivity growth and as enablers of investment; stresses the crucial role of investments in boosting growth; ### 6. highlights the key role being played by the nrrps in driving the member states’ reform and investment agendas; recalls the absolute importance of reforms in bolstering recovery and future productivity growth and as enablers of investment; stresses the crucial role of especially private investments in boosting growth;


### thorough monitoring by the european parliament , ensuring the open , transparent and democratic scrutiny of the rrf’s implementation; ### thorough monitoring by the european parliament , ensuring the open , transparent and democratic scrutiny of the rrf’s implementation; paying particular attention to the provisions concerning measures to protect rrf resources from fraud , corruption , conflicts of interest and double funding;


### welcomes the extension of these features to the european semester and other instruments used for economic coordination; ### deleted


### 9. welcomes the publication of the commission’s communication on orientations for a reform of the eu economic governance framework; expresses concern about its delay; stresses the need to adopt legislative proposals before time runs out and the general escape clause is removed and the current legislature comes to an end; ### 9. welcomes the publication of the commission’s communication on orientations for a reform of the eu economic governance framework; looks forward to legislative proposals; underlines that the effectiveness of every framework depends on its proper enforcement;


### 10. agrees with the commission’s orientations as regard the simplification of the framework , differences in member states’ debt reduction paths , the use of a comprehensive debt sustainability analysis and the general escape clauses; ### 10. agrees with the commission’s orientations as regard the simplification of the framework;


### 11. notes the aim to stimulate investment and reforms by allowing member states to have different debt reduction paths , provided that these enhance growth , improve debt sustainability and are in line with the eu’s objectives , in particular those of the green and digital transition and social resilience; ### 11. notes the aim to stimulate investment and reforms by allowing member states to have different debt reduction paths , provided that these enhance growth , improve debt sustainability , effectively lead to lower debt levels and are in line with the eu’s objectives; warns however that the possibility of different debt reduction plans should not come at the dispense of the predictability of the legal framework and must by no means lead to the unequal enforcement of that framework;


### 12. notes that while monetary policy is conceived and designed as a single instrument , the overall fiscal policy is the result of aggregating 19 individual fiscal policies; underlines that , apart from the recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area , coordination of actions has thus far been limited and the situation and challenges of the euro area have not been easy to factor in; highlights that it is still largely random if the aggregation of national fiscal policies results in a euro area fiscal stance which is appropriate and consistent with monetary policy; regrets that the commission’s communication does not encompass rules or instruments that allow for the management of the euro area fiscal stance; ### 12. notes that while monetary policy is conceived and designed as a single instrument , the overall fiscal policy is the result of aggregating 19 individual fiscal policies; notes that , apart from the recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area , coordination of actions has thus far been limited and the situation and challenges of the euro area have not been easy to factor in; observes that it is still largely random if the aggregation of national fiscal policies results in a euro area fiscal stance which is appropriate and consistent with monetary policy;


### 13. welcomes that lessons have been learned from the rrf process by promoting more ownership of ways of putting member states in charge of designing their own national plans combining fiscal , reform and investment commitments within a common eu framework; greatly regrets that , unlike the rrf , the european parliament is excluded from defining the overarching goals , guidance , criteria for the debt reduction path , investments , reforms and the underlying assumptions on which the comprehensive debt sustainability analysis is based; regrets that neither the involvement of national parliaments nor that of national stakeholders and civil society is mentioned under project design , implementation or subsequent scrutiny , which sets back ownership and democratic accountability; ### 13. welcomes that lessons have been learned from the rrf process by promoting more ownership of ways of putting member states in charge of designing their own national plans combining fiscal , reform and investment commitments within a common eu framework; greatly regrets that , unlike the rrf , the european parliament is excluded from defining the overarching goals , guidance , criteria for the debt reduction path , investments , reforms and the underlying assumptions on which the comprehensive debt sustainability analysis is based; regrets that the involvement of national parliaments is not mentioned under project design , implementation or subsequent scrutiny , which sets back ownership and democratic accountability;


### 2. welcomes the financial assistance provided to ukraine; ### 2. welcomes the financial assistance provided to ukraine; notes the eib’s engagement in ukraine complements eu budget finance under mfa and the new mfa+; emphasizes the fact that eib finance is often linked to concrete projects with high socio-economic impact , channelling eu technical expertise to these projects and enabling a higher degree of leveraging of eu budget funds; calls for additional budgetary resources to allow for continued eu guarantees for projects in ukraine under ndici and for new initiatives to increase eib lending in ukraine in support of the recovery and reconstruction;


### 3. awaits the review of the climate bank roadmap ahead of cop28; expects full alignment with the 1.5 degree pathway , including the exclusion of blue hydrogen infrastructure and road and highway financing , and the requirement to conduct a solid assessment of less carbon-intensive alternatives and ‘scope 3’ emissions; ### 3. awaits the review of the climate bank roadmap ahead of cop28; notes that the eib has a supportive approach towards nuclear energy as outlined in its lending criteria of 25 july 2013; invites the eib to look into the economic and decarbonisation potential of new nuclear technologies; reminds that cleantech start-ups have massive capital needs from day one; highly welcomes the eib's contribution to support the repowereu plan with an additional €30 billion in loans and equity financing over the next five years; notes these additional funds will be directed to renewables , energy efficiency , grids and storage , electric-vehicle charging infrastructure , and breakthrough technologies , such as low-carbon hydrogen;


### 5. reiterates its call to work only with clients and financial intermediaries that have credible decarbonisation plans; opposes the exemptions granted under the paris alignment for counterparties (path) framework in support of repowereu; calls for a halt to fossil fuel financing; ### 5. notes the paris alignment for counterparties (path) framework in support of repowereu provides an exception for eib to work with companies still involved in activities deemed incompatible with the paris agreement , such as oil and gas majors , in the context of highly innovative green projects; welcomes the decision by eib to extend these exemptions to all renewable energy projects and electric-vehicle charging in response to the emergency energy situation in the eu following the war of agression in ukraine and the objective of ending dependency on russian fossil-fuel imports; reminds that all recipients of eib financing are contractually required to create and publish a credible paris-alignment strategy (“decarbonization plans”) , which will include mid-term , rolling , quantitative emission reduction targets and options over a longer time horizon to achieve carbon neutrality towards mid-century;


### 6. calls on eib global to devise a strategy centred on development additionality; ### 6. welcomes the eib's support of the eu's global gateway initiative by launching a global gateway fund intended to provide equity and debt financing for high-impact infrastructure , clean energy and human development projects around the world;


### 7. is concerned that the eib has , at least once , failed to conduct a full inquiry into allegations of bribery and misuse of funds involving a financial intermediary outside the eu; calls on the eib to reopen all such cases; ### 7. welcomes the fact that any allegations of maladministration or malpractice are taken extremely seriously and examined in detail by the eib’s inspectorate general; notes that the eib remains committed to continuously improving its due diligence and anti-fraud procedures and safeguards;


### 9. is concerned that the transparency and harm prevention of eib intermediated investments have fallen behind other public financial institutions , rating only fair on the 2022 aid transparency index3; recalls that the eib’s 2021 transparency policy runs counter to the presumption of disclosure;urges the eib to swiftlyimplement the european ombudsman’s recommendations of 21 april 20224. ### 9. urges the eib to implement the european ombudsman’s recommendations of 21 april 20224; reminds the eib group transparency policy is fully based on eu legislation which clearly states that “all information and documents held by the bank are subject to disclosure upon request , unless there is a compelling reason for non-disclosure.”4a.


### b. whereas , in the conference on the future of europe (cofoe) , european citizens proposed both strengthening the union budget through new own resources1 and that parliament should decide on the union budget , as is the right of parliaments at a national level2 ; ### deleted


### 1. notes that the introduction of new own resources is behind the schedule set out in the legally binding roadmap of annex ii to the interinstitutional agreement of 16 december 20204 ; reiterates the need to move swiftly; urges the council , therefore , to approve the first basket of new genuine own resources without any further delay; ### 1. notes that the introduction of new own resources is behind the schedule set out in the legally binding roadmap of annex ii to the interinstitutional agreement of 16 december 20204 ; reiterates the need to move swiftly; deplores the fact that the funds from the recovery and resilience facility are being unlawfully and intentionally withheld from some member states under false and groundless claims; urges the european commission to immediately disburse funds which are entitled to the member states;


### 2. takes note of the commission’s commitment to put forward a proposal for the second basket of new own resources by the end of 2023; reiterates its demand that these new own resources be genuine and innovative and include proposals for a financial transaction tax and a digital services tax; ### 2. takes note of the commission’s commitment to put forward a proposal for the second basket of new own resources by the end of 2023;


### 3. underlines that new genuine own resources (also known as ‘fresh income’) are urgently needed in order to make the union budget more resilient and autonomous so as to allow the union to deliver on its policies and to ensure its standing as a credible and smart debt issuer; ### deleted


### 5. calls on the commission to establish a continuous and flexible process for proposing new stable and sustainable genuine own resources; ### deleted


### 6. calls for article 311(3) tfeu to be amended to allow parliament to co-decide when adopting new own resources; ### deleted


### 7. calls for the application of the ordinary legislative procedure when adopting the implementing measures of the own resources decision; ### deleted


### 8. regrets that the current way in which the eu budget is financed subjects it to national budgetary constraints , thus leading to undue downward pressure on its – already modest – overall volume and a ‘juste retour’ logic that does not reflect the solidarity principle at the core of eu integration; believes that this structure is one of the main reasons preventing the eu from fulfilling all its tasks effectively; is very concerned by the slow progress in the modernisation of the own resources system since the creation of the european communities; ### 8. considers it unlikely that establishing new sources of financing will succeed in eliminating the 'juste retour' logic because the offsetting of new own resources against the gni-based own resource would immediately raise the issue of burden-sharing among the member states;


### 8. suggests assigning green and digital-related new genuine own resources to expenditures in the areas of climate protection and digital change; believes that such links would improve coherence and transparency within the eu budget; ### deleted


### 9. calls for the creation of a permanent and sustainable mechanism in order to raise eu debt for the purpose of financing union policies and programmes in areas with clear european added value , for example , the financing of a health union and/or a genuine energy union; suggests that the mechanism should ensure that the eu budget can better adapt and quickly react to specific crises and their consequences , while respecting the principle of subsidiarity; ### 9. suggests that the mechanism should ensure that the eu budget can better adapt and quickly react to specific crises and their consequences , while respecting the principle of subsidiarity;


### 10. calls , correspondingly , for the treaties to be amended and the own-resources ceiling raised. ### deleted


### 32. recognises the merits of the gni-based own resource in view of its reliable balancing function; notes the enduring predominance of the share of national contributions in the own resources system , now amounting to approximately 80 %; points out the modest share of traditional and genuine own resources , especially customs duties , which stands at around 13 % today; ### 32. acknowledges that the gni-based own resource has proved to be a reliable , transparent , and fair source of funding; points out that the fact that the member states themselves can decide how to raise the money for their eu contributions is in line with the subsidiarity principle and ensures that taxes are collected in an effective way;


### d. whereas the union budget has a very strong credit rating and the link between union financing and union policies should be made more visible to european citizens; ### deleted


### 4. insists that new genuine own resources will reduce the union budget’s dependence on gross national income-based contributions and thus reduce member states’ tendency to think in terms of net position; insists that national rebates should be cancelled; ### deleted


### (2) the main motive for cross-border organised crime , including high-risk criminal networks , is financial gain. therefore , to tackle the serious threat posed by organised crime , competent authorities should be given the means to effectively trace and identify , freeze , confiscate and manage the instrumentalities and proceeds of crime and property that stems from criminal activities. ### (2) the main motive for cross-border organised crime , including high-risk criminal networks , is financial gain. therefore , to tackle the serious threat posed by organised crime , competent authorities should be given the means to effectively trace and identify , freeze , confiscate and manage the instrumentalities and proceeds of crime and property that stems from criminal activities. the monetary value of such confiscated assets should be reintroduced into legal economy. where the confiscated assets stem from the crime of russian aggression against ukraine and other crimes associated with this aggression , the monetary value of the assets should serve the goal of building and rebuilding of the infrastructure in ukraine including through the use of financial instruments , as well as the compensation for the victim population.


### (2) the main motive for cross-border organised crime , including high-risk criminal networks , is financial gain. therefore , to tackle the serious threat posed by organised crime , competent authorities should be given the means to effectively trace and identify , freeze , confiscate and manage the instrumentalities and proceeds of crime and property that stems from criminal activities. ### (2) the main motive for cross-border organised crime , including high-risk criminal networks , is financial gain. therefore , to tackle the serious threat posed by organised crime , competent authorities should be given more operational capacity and necessary means to effectively trace and identify , freeze , confiscate and manage the instrumentalities and proceeds of crime and property that stems from criminal activities.


### (3) an effective asset recovery system requires the swift tracing and identification of instrumentalities and proceeds of crime , and property suspected to be of criminal origin. such proceeds , instrumentalities , and property should be frozen in order to prevent its disappearance , following which it should be confiscated upon conclusion of criminal proceedings. an effective asset recovery system further requires the effective management of frozen and confiscated property to maintain its value for the state or for the restitution for victims. ### (3) an effective asset recovery system requires the swift tracing and identification of instrumentalities and proceeds of crime , and property suspected to be of criminal origin. such proceeds , instrumentalities , and property should be frozen in order to prevent its disappearance , following which it should be confiscated upon conclusion of criminal proceedings. an effective asset recovery system further requires the effective management of frozen and confiscated property to maintain its value for the state or for the restitution for victims or legal persons that have suffered harm caused by a criminal offence.


### (5) therefore , the existing legal framework should be updated , so as to facilitate and ensure effective asset recovery and confiscation efforts across the union. to that end , the directive should lay down minimum rules on tracing and identification , freezing , confiscation and management of property within the framework of proceedings in criminal matters. in this context , proceedings in criminal matters is an autonomous concept of union law interpreted by the court of justice of the european union , notwithstanding the case law of the european court of human rights. the term covers all types of freezing and confiscation orders issued following proceedings in relation to a criminal offence. it also covers other types of orders issued without a final conviction. proceedings in criminal matters could also encompass criminal investigations by the police and other law enforcement authorities. it is necessary to reinforce the capacity of competent authorities to deprive criminals of the proceeds from criminal activities. for this purpose , rules should be laid down to strengthen asset tracing and identification , as well as freezing capabilities , to improve management of frozen and confiscated property , to strengthen the instruments to confiscate instrumentalities and proceeds of crime and property derived from criminal activities of criminal organisations , and to improve the overall efficiency of the asset recovery system. ### (5) therefore , the existing legal framework should be updated , so as to facilitate and ensure effective asset recovery and confiscation efforts across the union , as well as to enable the reuse of the confiscated assets into the union budget and , where the assets stem from the crimes of russian aggression against ukraine , in the form of external assigned revenue. to that end , the directive should lay down minimum rules on tracing and identification , freezing , confiscation and management of property within the framework of proceedings in criminal matters. in this context , proceedings in criminal matters is an autonomous concept of union law interpreted by the court of justice of the european union , notwithstanding the case law of the european court of human rights. the term covers all types of freezing and confiscation orders issued following proceedings in relation to a criminal offence. it also covers other types of orders issued without a final conviction. proceedings in criminal matters could also encompass criminal investigations by the police and other law enforcement authorities. it is necessary to reinforce the capacity of competent authorities to deprive criminals of the proceeds from criminal activities. for this purpose , rules should be laid down to strengthen asset tracing and identification , as well as freezing capabilities , to improve management of frozen and confiscated property , to strengthen the instruments to confiscate instrumentalities and proceeds of crime and property derived from criminal activities of criminal organisations , and to improve the overall efficiency of the asset recovery system.


### (6) moreover , the adoption of unprecedented and far-reaching union restrictive measures triggered by the russian invasion into ukraine revealed the need to step up efforts to ensure the effective implementation of both sectorial and individual union restrictive measures across the union. while not criminal in nature , nor requiring criminal conduct as a pre-condition for their imposition , union restrictive measures also rely on freezing of funds (i.e. targeted financial sanctions) and sectorial measures , and should thus benefit from strengthened capabilities in the context of identification and tracing of property. for such purpose , rules should be established to enhance the effective identification and tracing of property owned or controlled by persons and entities subject to such restrictive measures , and to promote greater international cooperation of asset recovery offices with their counterparts in third countries. measures related to freezing and confiscation under this directive , notably those under chapters iii and iv , remain however limited to situations where property stems from criminal activities , such as the violation of union restrictive measures. this directive does not regulate the freezing of funds and economic resources under union restrictive measures. ### (6) moreover , the adoption of unprecedented and far-reaching union restrictive measures triggered by the russian invasion into ukraine revealed the need to step up efforts to ensure the effective implementation of both sectorial and individual union restrictive measures across the union. while not criminal in nature , nor requiring criminal conduct as a pre-condition for their imposition , union restrictive measures also rely on freezing of funds (i.e. targeted financial sanctions) and sectorial measures , and should thus benefit from strengthened capabilities in the context of identification and tracing of property. for such purpose , rules should be established to enhance the effective identification and tracing of property owned or controlled by persons and entities subject to such restrictive measures , and to promote greater international cooperation of asset recovery offices with their counterparts in third countries. measures related to freezing and confiscation under this directive , notably those under chapters iii and iv , remain however limited to situations where property stems from criminal activities , such as the violation of union restrictive measures. where the assets stem from the crime of russian aggression on ukraine or associated crimes , the confiscated assets shall be dedicated to the reconstruction of ukraine including through the use of financial instruments and to compensation of the victim population.


### 2. this directive shall apply to the following offences to the extent that the offence is committed within the framework of a criminal organisation: ### 2. this directive shall apply to the following offences and to the offences as defined in the national law of the member states to the extent that the offence is committed within the framework of a criminal organisation:


### (6) ‘confiscation’ means a final deprivation of property ordered by a court in relation to a criminal offence; ### (6) ‘confiscation’ means a final deprivation of property ordered by a court in relation to a criminal offence or criminal conduct;


### 2. asset tracing investigations pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be carried out immediately by competent authorities whenever an investigation is initiated in relation to a criminal offence which is likely to give rise to substantial economic benefit , or where necessary to prevent , detect or investigate criminal offences related to the violation of union restrictive measures. ### 2. asset tracing investigations pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be carried out immediately by competent authorities whenever an investigation or a criminal intelligence operation is initiated in relation to a criminal offence which is likely to give rise to substantial economic benefit , or where necessary to prevent , detect or investigate criminal offences related to the violation of union restrictive measures.


### 5. member states shall ensure that asset recovery offices have direct access to siena and use the siena system for exchanging information pursuant to this article. ### 5. member states shall ensure that asset recovery offices have direct access to siena and use the siena system or , where appropriate , other secure channels for exchanging information pursuant to this article.


### 3. member states shall enable asset recovery offices to take immediate action pursuant to paragraph 2 until a freezing order pursuant to paragraph 1 is issued. the validity of such temporary urgent freezing measures shall not exceed seven days. ### 3. member states shall enable asset recovery offices or other competent authorities to take immediate action pursuant to paragraph 2 until a freezing order pursuant to paragraph 1 is issued. the validity of such temporary urgent freezing measures shall not exceed seven days.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of property the value of which corresponds to instrumentalities or proceeds stemming from a criminal offence following a final conviction , which may also result from proceedings in absentia. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of property the value of which corresponds to instrumentalities or proceeds stemming from a criminal offence following a final conviction , which may also result from proceedings in absentia. such confiscation may either be subsidiary or alternative to confiscation pursuant to paragraph 1.