### 1. highlights the important role that both agriculture and rural development play in achieving the union’s objectives in the fields of food security , sustainable economic growth , social inclusion , territorial and environmental balance , animal welfare and combating climate change; ### 1. highlights the important role that both agriculture and rural development play in achieving the union’s objectives in the fields of food security , sustainable economic growth , social inclusion , territorial and environmental balance , animal welfare , preserving biodiversity and combating climate change;


### 2. intends , therefore , to set up a forward-looking budget that will be instrumental in the recovery process , and will enable the union to boost investments and tackle unemployment , foster the digital and green transitions , improve the life prospects of the young generation and address demographic challenges , and ensure a safe and prosperous environment for eu citizens; considers these priorities to be essential in order to uphold the recovery and build up the foundations for a more resilient union; ### 2. intends , therefore , to set up a forward-looking budget that will be instrumental in the recovery process , and will enable the union to boost investments and competitiveness , and tackle unemployment , foster the digital and green transitions , improve the life prospects of the young generation and address demographic challenges , and ensure a safe and prosperous environment for eu citizens; considers these priorities to be essential in order to uphold the recovery and build up the foundations for a more resilient union;


### 2. is equally alarmed about the impact on the cultural and creative sectors; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to support the beneficiaries of union programmes in these fields; ### 2. is equally alarmed about the severe and enormous impact on the cultural and creative sectors that has led to serious economic and social problems; urges the commission to take all necessary and suitable measures to support the beneficiaries of union programmes in these fields , acknowledging the specific role these sectors play in overcoming the societal challenges we are facing;


### 2. is equally alarmed about the impact on the cultural and creative sectors; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to support the beneficiaries of union programmes in these fields; ### 2. is equally alarmed about the impact on the cultural and creative sectors , specifically on smes and employment; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to support the beneficiaries of union programmes in these fields; making it a priority to recover lost jobs and restart live cultural events;


### 2. welcomes the additional €4bn (in 2018 prices) for horizon europe from competition fines , margins and decommitments , as agreed in the compromise on the mff , as well as the additional €5bn (in 2018 prices) from the next generation eu (ngeu); stresses that these additional commitments stemming from competition fines , margins and decommitments should be used to maintain the principle of budgetary continuity by stabilising variation in annual commitments , especially with regards to the increase of commitments from ngeu in the first years; considers it essential for the itre committee to be closely involved in the annual decisions on the structure of the horizon europe budget in order to ensure an optimal impact for europe’s researchers; ### 2. welcomes the additional €4bn (in 2018 prices) for horizon europe from competition fines , margins and decommitments , as agreed in the compromise on the mff , as well as the additional €5bn (in 2018 prices) from the next generation eu (ngeu); stresses that these additional commitments stemming from competition fines , margins and decommitments should be used to maintain the principle of budgetary continuity by stabilising variation in annual commitments , especially with regards to the increase of commitments from ngeu in the first years; considers it essential for the itre committee to be closely involved in the annual decisions on the structure of the horizon europe budget in order to ensure an optimal impact for europe’s researchers; urges the commission to ensure the continuity of funding under horizon europe for the projects established as fet flagships under horizon 2020 and for the implementation of the research agendas developed by h2020 csas as preparation for a new generation of fet flagships , for example the lifetime project;


### 2. welcomes the additional €4bn (in 2018 prices) for horizon europe from competition fines , margins and decommitments , as agreed in the compromise on the mff , as well as the additional €5bn (in 2018 prices) from the next generation eu (ngeu); stresses that these additional commitments stemming from competition fines , margins and decommitments should be used to maintain the principle of budgetary continuity by stabilising variation in annual commitments , especially with regards to the increase of commitments from ngeu in the first years; considers it essential for the itre committee to be closely involved in the annual decisions on the structure of the horizon europe budget in order to ensure an optimal impact for europe’s researchers; ### 2. welcomes the additional €4bn (in 2018 prices) for horizon europe from competition fines , margins and decommitments , as agreed in the compromise on the mff , as well as the additional €5bn (in 2018 prices) from the next generation eu (ngeu); stresses that these additional commitments stemming from competition fines , margins and decommitments should be used to maintain the principle of budgetary continuity by stabilising variation in annual commitments , especially with regards to the increase of commitments from ngeu in the first years; considers it essential for the itre committee to be closely involved in the annual decisions on the structure of the horizon europe budget in order to ensure an optimal impact for europe’s researchers; calls on the commission to allocate sufficient funding to the eit to allow the first activities of the new knowledge and innovation community on cultural and creative sectors and industries to take place in 2022;


### 2. welcomes the additional €4bn (in 2018 prices) for horizon europe from competition fines , margins and decommitments , as agreed in the compromise on the mff , as well as the additional €5bn (in 2018 prices) from the next generation eu (ngeu); stresses that these additional commitments stemming from competition fines , margins and decommitments should be used to maintain the principle of budgetary continuity by stabilising variation in annual commitments , especially with regards to the increase of commitments from ngeu in the first years; considers it essential for the itre committee to be closely involved in the annual decisions on the structure of the horizon europe budget in order to ensure an optimal impact for europe’s researchers; ### 2. welcomes the additional €4bn (in 2018 prices) for horizon europe from competition fines , margins and decommitments , as agreed in the compromise on the mff , as well as the additional €5bn (in 2018 prices) from the next generation eu (ngeu); stresses that these additional commitments stemming from competition fines , margins and decommitments should be used to maintain the principle of budgetary continuity by stabilising variation in annual commitments , especially with regards to the increase of commitments from ngeu in the first years; considers it essential for the itre committee to be closely involved in the annual decisions on the structure of the horizon europe budget in order to ensure an optimal impact for europe’s researchers; calls for the commission to provide funding under cluster ‘culture , creativity and inclusive society' in pillar 2 of horizon europe for the establishment of a european cultural heritage collaborative space;


### 2. welcomes the additional €4bn (in 2018 prices) for horizon europe from competition fines , margins and decommitments , as agreed in the compromise on the mff , as well as the additional €5bn (in 2018 prices) from the next generation eu (ngeu); stresses that these additional commitments stemming from competition fines , margins and decommitments should be used to maintain the principle of budgetary continuity by stabilising variation in annual commitments , especially with regards to the increase of commitments from ngeu in the first years; considers it essential for the itre committee to be closely involved in the annual decisions on the structure of the horizon europe budget in order to ensure an optimal impact for europe’s researchers; ### 2. welcomes the additional €4bn (in 2018 prices) for horizon europe from competition fines , margins and decommitments , as agreed in the compromise on the mff , as well as the additional €5bn (in 2018 prices) from the next generation eu (ngeu); stresses that these additional commitments stemming from competition fines , margins and decommitments should be used to maintain the principle of budgetary continuity by stabilising annual commitments , especially with regards to the increase of commitments from ngeu in the first years; considers it essential for the itre committee to be closely involved in the annual decisions on the structure of the horizon europe budget in order to ensure an optimal impact for europe’s researchers;


### 3. recalls that smes remain the backbone of the european economy and continue to play a vital role in job and growth creation; underlines the importance of an adequately funded single market programme to boost competitiveness of small business with the development of digital and entrepreneurial skills; underscores , furthermore , the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable , innovative and social investments , but also in providing capital support to small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) negatively affected by the crisis; ### 3. recalls that smes remain the backbone of the european economy and make up 99% of all companies in the member states who contribute significantly to the creation of jobs , economic growth and stability; underlines the importance of an adequately funded single market programme to boost competitiveness of small business and entrepreneurs with the development of digital and entrepreneurial skills; underscores , furthermore , the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable , innovative and social investments , but also in providing capital support to small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) negatively affected by the crisis;


### 3. urges the member states to dedicate at least 2 % of the overall budget of national recovery and resilience plans to the cultural and creative sectors , and 10 % to investments in quality and inclusive education; ### 3. urges the member states to dedicate at least 2 % of the overall budget of national recovery and resilience plans to the cultural and creative sectors , and 10 % to investments in quality and inclusive education , in other words , education that aims to achieve excellence , that trains in the skills of the future and that is accessible to all students , in particular in the case of digital education;


### 3. urges the member states to dedicate at least 2 % of the overall budget of national recovery and resilience plans to the cultural and creative sectors , and 10 % to investments in quality and inclusive education; ### 3. urges the member states to dedicate at least 2 % of the overall budget of national recovery and resilience plans to the cultural and creative sectors , stressing the importance of adequate and broad support for the affected sectors also by the member states , and 10 % to investments in quality and inclusive education;


### 4. is pleased that parliament secured substantial increases to the envelopes of the erasmus+ , creative europe and rights and values programmes from 2022 to 2027 , to be derived from fines; ### 4. appreciates that parliament secured substantial increases to the envelopes of the erasmus+ , creative europe and rights and values programmes from 2022 to 2027 , to be derived from fines; stresses the need to further increase financial support beyond 2022 to help education and the creative and cultural sectors grow and recover from the covid-19 crisis; urges the commission to maximize synergies and use complementarities between those programmes and others under the current mff , among others horizon europe´s cluster ii on ‘culture , creativity and inclusive society’ and the creative kic established under the revised eit regulation , to boost the innovative power of the cultural and creative sectors further;


### 6. reaffirms the importance and potential of the eu4health programme , which under the new multiannual financial framework (mff) became the largest health programme to ever be funded by the eu budget; expects that synergies will be strengthened between all eu programmes that provide additional investments in the health sector like the esf+ , the erdf , horizon europe and digital europe; ### 6. reaffirms the importance and potential of the eu4health programme , which under the new multiannual financial framework (mff) became the largest health programme to ever be funded by the eu budget; expects that synergies will be strengthened between all eu programmes that provide additional investments in the health sector like the esf+ , the erdf , horizon europe and digital europe; underlines , in this context , that the unexpectedly high amount of research decommitments , which became clear after the mff agreement , should be made available again under horizon europe , in line with article 15(3) of the financial regulation , as one of the key sources to boost the eu's response to the covid-19 pandemic and neutralise the new variants of the virus while anticipating future threats , in the interest of public health and saving lives;


### 6. expects to see a substantial increase in esc funding for volunteering; emphasises the importance of capping in-country activities at 20 % and strengthening capacity-building in the humanitarian strand; ### 6. expects to see a substantial increase in esc funding for volunteering; emphasises the importance of capping in-country activities at 20 % and keeping an indicative budget proportion of 6% for the humanitarian strand , while strengthening the capacity-building in this strand;


### 7. stresses the urgency , heightened by the covid-19 crisis , to close the digital divide and ramp up europe’s digital transformation; points out to the importance of synergies between eu programmes to create successful conditions to accelerate the market uptake of breakthrough technologies and innovations; considers that the digital europe programme is essential in improving europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy and achieving technological sovereignty; expects that this programme will boost investments in eu high-performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as the promotion of advanced digital skills across the economy and society; ### 7. stresses the urgency , heightened by the covid-19 crisis , to close the digital divide and ramp up europe’s digital transformation; stresses the need for strong investment in it infrastructure , in order to carry the digital services that will build the prosperity of the future in europe; points out to the importance of synergies between eu programmes to create successful conditions to accelerate the market uptake of breakthrough technologies and innovations; considers that the digital europe programme is essential in improving europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy and achieving technological sovereignty; expects that this programme will boost investments in eu high-performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as the promotion of advanced digital skills across the economy and society;


### 7. recalls that the european green deal needs to be reflected and budgeted for in all eu actions , including in education and culture; underlines that boosting citizens’ , in particular young people’s , knowledge and empowerment will help protect ecosystems and biodiversity , and accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral europe by 2050. ### 7. recalls that the european green deal needs to be reflected and budgeted for in all eu actions , including in education , culture and innovation therein; underlines that boosting citizens’ , in particular young people’s , knowledge , empowerment and innovative ideas will help protect ecosystems and biodiversity , and accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral europe by 2050 , for which the cultural and creative sectors play a key role in acceptance of the necessary disruptive changes;


### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes; ### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the eu space programme; furthermore , acknowledges the key role played by the connecting europe facility (cef) in interconnecting the union and all its regions , including the outermost and sparsely populated ones , in the transport , digital and energy sectors.


### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes; ### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s open strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes;


### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change; ### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline through family-friendly policies to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change;


### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states; ### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice , health , space and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; recalls that the attacks of vienna , nice , dresden , and hanau prove that improvements of the interoperability of information systems in the area of justice and home affairs are obligatory to strengthen the union’s internal security; stresses that the implementation of the eu security union strategy 2020-2025 is paramount to protect citizens and effectively combat organised crime , terrorism and the prevention of violent radicalisation as well as cybercrime , including fighting child sexual abuse; highlights that additional funding for research and innovation , in particular for digital investigations , are vital to create new tools for law enforcement;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; insists that eu funding for the unwra must not be used to promote hate messages in the palestinian curriculum;


### 18. expects , furthermore , a sufficient level of payment appropriations to be entered in the 2022 budget , for both the new programmes and the completion of past ones , especially in the context of higher expected needs for payments in the area of cohesion , and to ensure that the union budget provides the necessary economic stimulus; ### 18. expects , furthermore , a sufficient level of payment appropriations to be entered in the 2022 budget , for both the new programmes and the completion of past ones , especially in the context of higher expected needs for payments in the area of cohesion , and to ensure that the union budget provides the necessary economic stimulus; is determined to prevent any future payment crisis , like the one experienced in the beginning of the previous mff and intends , to that end , to monitor very closely the level of outstanding commitments (ral);


### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri; ### 20. points to the legally binding nature of the roadmap to introduce new own resources in the course of the current mff , which is enshrined in the interinstitutional agreement , and reaffirms its strong commitment to this process; underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of this roadmap; recalls , in particular , that council will deliberate by 1 july 2022 on the commission’s legislative proposals on a carbon border adjustment mechanism , digital levy and an eu emissions trading system as new own resources in view of their introduction by 1 january 2023; expects , moreover , that discussions on the financial transaction tax under enhanced cooperation will be positively concluded by the end of 2022 , which will allow the commission to come forward with a proposal for a new own resource; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri;


### (1) in order to optimise the application of the rules regarding the single european sky , regulation [amended ses2+] establishes the competence , for various tasks notably in respect of the performance and charging schemes , of a specialised union body , the european union aviation safety agency acting as performance review body (hereafter the “agency acting as prb”). ### (1) in order to optimise the application of the rules regarding the single european sky , regulation [amended ses2+] establishes the organisation and the competence , for various tasks notably in respect of the performance and charging schemes , of a specialised union body , the european union aviation safety agency acting as performance review body (hereafter the “agency acting as prb”).


### (2) in line with this objective , it is necessary to establish , within the agency , a corresponding , permanent structure , guaranteeing that the tasks conferred upon the agency acting as prb be carried out with the required expertise as well as independence from public or private interests and that , in this context , the agency can rely on dedicated resources. ### deleted


### (4) for these purposes , a regulatory board for performance review should be established and a director for performance review should be appointed in order to carry out specifically the functions of the agency acting as prb. ### deleted


### (5) in line with the principles set out above , the regulatory board for performance review should act independently and should not seek or follow instructions or accept recommendations from a government of a member state , from the commission or any other public or private entity. ### deleted


### (6) the management board of the agency should have the necessary powers in particular to appoint the director for performance review. ### deleted


### (7) the director for performance review should in particular be the legal representative of the agency in matters of performance review and be in charge of the day-to-day administration in respect of this matter , as well as of various preparatory tasks. the director for performance review should also draft and submit the section on performance review of the programming document , the annual work programme and the annual activity report of the agency. the regulatory board for performance review as an independent body should be involved in those activities as necessary. ### deleted


### (8) cooperation between national supervisory authorities in the area of performance review is important to ensure smooth application of union law in this area and should thus be facilitated , namely through the establishment of an advisory board for performance review. ### deleted


### (9) where the agency acting as prb has decision-making powers , interested parties should , for reasons of procedural economy , be granted a right of appeal to an appeal board for performance review , which should be part of the agency acting as prb , but independent from its administrative and regulatory structure. ### deleted


### (10) the agency acting as prb should carry out any necessary consultations and act transparently. ### deleted


### (11) the agency shall account the revenue and expenditure for performance review separately from other revenue and expenditure. in line with the principle of independence of the agency acting as prb , the draft statement of estimates of the revenue and expenditure on performance review to be presented to the executive director should be prepared by the director for performance review. within this draft statement of estimates , changes to the revenue and expenditure on performance review should require the approval of the director for performance review. in the event of disagreement between the director for performance review and the executive director , the director for performance review should be put in a position to state his or her views in an effective manner to the attention of the management board , before the latter adopts the provisional draft estimate of revenue and expenditure of the agency. ### (11) the agency shall account the revenue and expenditure for performance review separately from other revenue and expenditure. in line with the principle of independence of the agency acting as prb , the draft statement of estimates of the revenue and expenditure on performance review to be presented to the executive director should be prepared by the director for performance review. within this draft statement of estimates , changes to the revenue and expenditure on performance review should require the approval of the director for performance review.


### (12) it is appropriate that designated air traffic service providers contribute to the setting up of the operation of the agency acting as prb and its continuous functioning. designated air traffic service providers hold natural monopolies in respect of the services concerned , and those services are remunerated by airspace users. because of this specific feature , it is necessary that the performance and charging schemes be applied to them , so as to optimise the provision of the services concerned on a number of points. the principal role of the agency acting as prb consists in the application of those schemes , and the funds necessary for its setting up can therefore be considered as necessary for reasons linked to the peculiar features and the peculiar position of the providers of the services concerned. ### deleted


### (12) it is appropriate that designated air traffic service providers contribute to the setting up of the operation of the agency acting as prb and its continuous functioning. designated air traffic service providers hold natural monopolies in respect of the services concerned , and those services are remunerated by airspace users. because of this specific feature , it is necessary that the performance and charging schemes be applied to them , so as to optimise the provision of the services concerned on a number of points. the principal role of the agency acting as prb consists in the application of those schemes , and the funds necessary for its setting up can therefore be considered as necessary for reasons linked to the peculiar features and the peculiar position of the providers of the services concerned. ### (12) it is appropriate that designated air traffic service providers contribute to the setting up of the operation of the agency acting as prb and its continuous functioning. designated air traffic service providers hold natural monopolies in respect of the services concerned , and those services are remunerated by airspace users. because of this specific feature , it is necessary that the performance and charging schemes be applied to them , so as to optimise the provision of the services concerned on a number of points. the principal role of the agency acting as prb consists in the application of those schemes , and the funds necessary for its setting up can therefore be considered as necessary for reasons linked to the peculiar features and the peculiar position of the providers of the services concerned. another task of the agency acting as prb is to contribute to the development of atm/ans scalability , for example by promoting the safe and harmonised use of new technologies , re-adjusting approval procedures for operating staff and accompanying this with harmonised human-machine interfaces for atm/ans systems.


### (13) costs related to the supervision of designated air traffic service providers by the agency acting as prb can be divided into costs for its setting up and running costs. ### deleted


### (14) the costs for the setting up of the agency acting as prb are short-term and limited to a few activities , such as recruitment , training and necessary it equipment , and are necessary to initiate the supervision required for the reasons described. ### deleted


### (15) those costs should be paid during five financial years by designated air traffic service providers in the form of annual contributions , calculated in a fair and non-discriminatory manner. individual contributions by designated air traffic service providers should be determined by reference to their size in order to reflect their importance in the provision of air traffic services in europe and hence the relative benefits they draw from the supervised activity. concretely , such contributions should be calculated based on the amount of actual revenues produced by the provision of air navigation services over the reference period preceding the reference period during which this regulation enters into force. ### deleted


### (16) in order to establish uniform rules regarding the calculation of annual contributions , in particular the methodology to allocate the estimated expenditure to categories of designated air traffic service providers and the criteria to determine the level of individual contributions based on size , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council3 . ### deleted


### (17) running costs relate to the cost of the activities conducted by the agency acting as prb , in respect of the performance and charging schemes , once the operation of this activity has been set up. running costs of the agency acting as prb should equally be financed by designated air traffic services providers. however , the funding should be based on fees and charges , on account of interventions necessary for the application of the performance and charging schemes. this form of funding can also be expected to enhance the autonomy and independence of the agency acting as prb. ### deleted


### (18) no revenue received by the agency , of whatever source , should compromise its independence and impartiality. ### deleted


### (19) the agency acting as prb should also provide for a reserve fund covering one year of its operational expenditure to ensure the continuity of its operations and the execution of its tasks. ### deleted


### (20) the agency acting as prb should be open to the participation of third countries which have concluded agreements with the union and which have adopted and are applying the relevant rules of union law. ### deleted


### conducting technical inspections , technical investigations , reviews of compliance , studies and projects; ### conducting technical inspections , technical investigations , reviews of compliance , studies and projects , including studies relating to harmonised human-machine interfaces;


### take decisions on the establishment of the internal structures of the agency at directors’ level and , where necessary , their modifications , subject , in the case of internal structures concerning performance review , to a corresponding request by the director for performance review and a positive opinion of the regulatory board for performance review. any such decisions shall not affect the separation between the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review , the advisory board for performance review , the appeal board for performance review and the staff working for the agency acting as prb on the one hand , and the other bodies and function holders of the agency on the other hand;; ### take decisions on the establishment of the internal structures of the agency at directors’ level and , where necessary , their modifications , with the exception of the structure of the agency acting as prb. any such decisions shall not affect the separation between the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review , the advisory board for performance review , the appeal board for performance review and the staff working for the agency acting as prb on the one hand , and the other bodies and function holders of the agency on the other hand;


### the following paragraph 2a is inserted: ### deleted


### 4. the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , points (c) , (e) , (f) and (i). the management board shall fully integrate the contribution provided by the director for performance review in accordance with article 114h when making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , points (c) and (f). the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , except the areas related to the function of the agency acting as prb. the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body.; ### 4. the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , points (c) , (e) , (f)and (i). the management board shall fully integrate the contribution provided by the director for performance review in accordance with article 5h [amended ses2+] when making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , points (c) and (f). the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , except the areas related to the function of the agency acting as prb. the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body.;


### the following paragraph 7 is added: ### deleted


### 4. in order for them to be adopted , decisions on budgetary , human resources or administrative matters , in particular matters referred to in article 98(2) , points (d) , (f) , (h) , (m) , (n) , (o) and (q) , article 98(2a) , points (a) , (b) , (c) , (e) and (f)) , and article 98(7) require a positive vote from the representative of commission in the management board.; ### 4. in order for them to be adopted , decisions on budgetary , human resources or administrative matters , in particular matters referred to in article 98(2) ,points (d) , (f) , (h) , (m) , (n) , (o) and (q) require a positive vote from the representative of commission in the management board.


### 4. in order for them to be adopted , decisions on budgetary , human resources or administrative matters , in particular matters referred to in article 98(2) , points (d) , (f) , (h) , (m) , (n) , (o) and (q) , article 98(2a) , points (a) , (b) , (c) , (e) and (f)) , and article 98(7) require a positive vote from the representative of commission in the management board.; ### 4. in order for them to be adopted , decisions on budgetary , human resources or administrative matters , in particular matters referred to in article 98(2) , points (d) , (f) , (h) , (m) , (n) , (o) and (q) require a positive vote from the representative of commission in the management board;


### preparing the agency’s draft statement of estimates of revenue and expenditure pursuant to article 120 , integrating the draft estimate of the revenue and expenditure of the agency for its functions as prb prepared by the director for performance review in accordance with articles 114h and 120a , and implementing its budget pursuant to article 121 , except the budget of the agency for its functions as prb;; ### preparing the agency’s draft statement of estimates of revenue and expenditure pursuant to article 120 , integrating the draft estimate of the revenue and expenditure of the agency for its functions as prb prepared by the director for performance review in accordance with articles 5h and 5v of [amended ses2+] and implementing its budget pursuant to article 121 , except the budget of the agency for its functions as prb;


### preparing the programming document referred to in article 117(1) and , after having integrated the prb’s section submitted by the director for performance review in accordance with point (g) of article 114h(3)and article 117a , submitting it to the management board for adoption , after having obtained the opinion of the commission. any change to the prb’s section shall only be made upon approval of the director for performance review;; ### preparing the programming document referred to in article 117(1) and , after having integrated the prb’s section submitted by the director for performance review in accordance with points (g) and (g new) of article 5h(3) of [amended ses2+] submitting it to the management board for adoption , after having obtained the opinion of the commission. any change to the prb’s section shall only be made upon approval of the director for performance review;


### 4. the executive director shall also be responsible for deciding whether it is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the agency’s tasks in an efficient and effective manner to establish one or more local offices in one or more member states or to co-locate staff in union delegations in third countries subject to the appropriate agreements with the european external action service. ### 4. the executive director of the agency shall also be responsible for deciding whether it is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the agency’s tasks in an efficient and effective manner to establish one or more local offices in one or more member states or to co-locate staff in union delegations in third countries subject to the appropriate agreements with the european external action service.


### the first subparagraph shall not apply to the agency in its function as prb. in respect of those functions , the director for performance review shall be responsible for deciding whether it is necessary for the purpose of carrying out the work of the agency in an efficient and effective manner to establish one or more local offices in one or more member states. ### the first subparagraph shall not apply to the agency in its function as prb.


### the decisions referred to in the first and second subparagraphs require the prior consent of the commission , the management board and , where applicable , the member state where the local office is to be established. those decisions shall specify the scope of the activities to be carried out at that local office or by that co-located staff in a manner that avoids unnecessary costs and duplication of administrative functions of the agency.; ### the decisions referred to in the first subparagraph require the prior consent of the commission , the management board and , where applicable , the member state where the local office is to be established. those decisions shall specify the scope of the activities to be carried out at that local office or by that co-located staff in a manner that avoids unnecessary costs and duplication of administrative functions of the agency.;


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### provide an opinion to the management board on the candidate to be appointed as director for performance review in accordance with point (a) of article 98(2a) and article 114g(2) , and where applicable his or her removal from office in accordance with article 114g(6); ### provide an opinion to the commission on the candidate to be appointed as director for performance review in accordance with article 114g(2) , and where applicable his or her removal from office in accordance with article 114g(6);


### provide an opinion to the management board on the procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb in accordance with point (f) of article 98(2a); ### elaborate and approve the procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb in accordance with article 119a(4);


### provide an opinion to the director for performance review on its proposal for the communication and dissemination plans on performance review referred to in article 119a(5) , in accordance with point (g) of article 98(2a); ### on the basis of a proposal by the director for performance review , adopt and regularly update the communication and dissemination plans on performance review referred to article 119a(5);


### provide an opinion to the management board as regards potential actions to be taken pursuant to point (e) of article 98(2a); ### exercise disciplinary authority over the director for performance review;


### provide an opinion to the management board on the conclusion of working arrangements in accordance with article 129a(4); ### provide an opinion to the management board on the conclusion of working arrangements in accordance with article 129a(3);


### provide an opinion to the director for performance review on its proposal for mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] and in article 119a of this regulation; ### on the basis of a proposal by the director for performance review , establish mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] and article 119a of this regulation;


### provide an opinion to the management board on the candidates to be appointed as members of the appeal board for performance review in accordance with article 114l. that opinion shall not be binding. ### provide an opinion to the commission on the candidates to be appointed as members of the appeal board for performance review in accordance with article 114l. that opinion shall not be binding.


### 2. the members of the regulatory board for performance review and their alternates shall be formally appointed by the management board , on a proposal from the commission , after consultation of eurocontrol , following a public call for expression of interest. the members of the regulatory board for performance review shall be appointed on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries. in order for it to be adopted , the decision on the appointment of the members of the regulatory board for performance review requires a positive vote from the commission representative in the management board. ### 2. the members of the regulatory board for performance review and their alternates shall be formally appointed by the commission after consultation of eurocontrol , following a public call for expression of interest. the members of the regulatory board for performance review shall be appointed on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries.


### 3. the regulatory board for performance review shall adopt its rules of procedure , which shall set out in greater detail the arrangements governing voting , in particular the conditions on the basis of which one member may act on behalf of another and also , where appropriate , the rules governing quorums. ### 3. the regulatory board for performance review shall adopt its rules of procedure , which shall set out in greater detail the arrangements governing voting.


### 2. the director for performance review shall be appointed by the management board following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries , from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the commission and following an open and transparent selection procedure. in order for it to be adopted , the decision on the appointment of the director for performance review requires a positive vote from the representative of the commission in the management board. for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director for performance review , the agency shall be represented by the chairperson of the management board. ### 2. the director for performance review shall be appointed by the commission following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the aeronautical industry or economic regulation of network industries and following an open and transparent selection procedure. for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director for performance review , the agency shall be represented by the chairperson of the management board.


### 4. the management board , acting on a proposal from the commission and giving the utmost consideration to the assessment referred to in paragraph 3 and following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , may extend the term of office of the director for performance review once by no more than five years. a director for performance review whose term of office has been extended shall not participate in another selection procedure for the same post at the end of the extended period. ### 4. the commission giving the utmost consideration to the assessment referred to in paragraph 3 and following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , may extend the term of office of the director for performance review once by no more than five years. a director for performance review whose term of office has been extended shall not participate in another selection procedure for the same post at the end of the extended period.


### 6. the director for performance review may be removed from office only upon a decision of the management board , acting on a proposal from the commission , after having obtained a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review. ### 6. the director for performance review may be removed from office only upon a decision of the commission after having obtained a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review.


### 7. the management board shall reach decisions on appointment , extension of the term of office or removal from office of the director for performance review on the basis of a two-thirds majority of its members with voting rights. the director for performance review shall not hold any professional position or responsibility with any air navigation service provider after his or her term as director for performance review , for at least a period of two years. ### 7. the director for performance review shall not hold any professional position or responsibility with any air navigation service provider after his or her term as director for performance review , for at least a period of two years.


### 1. the director for performance review shall be accountable to the management board with respect to administrative , budgetary and managerial matters , but shall remain fully independent concerning his or her tasks under paragraph 3 , point (d). without prejudice to the respective roles of the management board and the regulatory board for performance review in relation to the tasks of the director for performance review , the director for performance review shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government , from the union institutions , or from any other public or private entity or person. ### 1. the director for performance review shall be accountable to the management board only with respect to administrative and budgetary matters , but shall remain fully independent concerning his or her tasks under paragraph 3. without prejudice to the respective roles of the management board and the regulatory board for performance review in relation to the tasks of the director for performance review , the director for performance review shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government , from the union institutions , or from any other public or private entity or person.


### carrying out the day-to-day administration of the work on performance review; ### carrying out the day-to-day administration of the work on performance review , including exercising appointing authority powers as regard members of the staff whose posts are attributed to the function of agency acting as prb;


### preparing a proposal for mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] , to be submitted to the management board for adoption following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review; ### preparing a proposal for mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] , to be submitted for adoption to the regulatory board for performance review;


### following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , requesting the management board to establish or modify the internal structures concerning performance review; ### proposing for adoption by the regulatory board for performance review the establishment or modification of the internal structures concerning performance review;


### 2. the members of the appeal board for performance review shall be formally appointed by the management board , on a proposal from the commission , following a public call for expression of interest , after consulting the regulatory board for performance review. ### 2. the members of the appeal board for performance review shall be formally appointed by the commission , following a public call for expression of interest , after consulting the regulatory board for performance review.


### where the appeal board for performance review finds that the appeal is not admissible or that the grounds for appeal are not founded , it shall reject the appeal. where the appeal board for performance review finds that the appeal is admissible and that the grounds for appeal are founded , it shall remit the case to the agency. the agency shall take a new reasoned decision taking into account the decision by the appeal board for performance review. ### where the appeal board for performance review finds that the appeal is not admissible or that the grounds for appeal are not founded , it shall reject the appeal. where the appeal board for performance review finds that the appeal is admissible and that the grounds for appeal are founded , it shall remit the case to the agency acting as prb. the agency acting as prb shall take a new reasoned decision taking into account the decision by the appeal board for performance review.


### 2. the section of the annual work programme on performance review in the programming document shall comprise detailed objectives and expected results , including performance indicators. it shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed and an indication of the financial and human resources allocated to each action , in accordance with the principles of activity-based budgeting and management. the section on performance review of the annual work programme shall be coherent with the section on performance review of the multi-annual work programme referred to in paragraph 4. it shall clearly indicate the tasks that have been added , changed or deleted in comparison with the previous financial year. ### deleted


### 4. the section on performance review of the multi-annual work programme in the programming document shall set out the overall strategic programming , including objectives , expected results and performance indicators. it shall also set out resource programming , including the multi-annual budget and staff. ### deleted


### the resource programming shall be updated annually. the strategic programming shall be updated where appropriate , in particular to address the outcome of the evaluation referred to in article 124(4).; ### deleted


### 2. the section on performance review of the consolidated annual activity report shall include an independent section on regulatory activities and a section on financial and administrative matters. the regulatory board for performance review shall approve the independent section on regulatory activities prior to the submission to the executive director , in accordance with article 114b(1) , point (e).; ### deleted


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### 4. the agency acting as prb shall adopt and publish adequate and proportionate procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb , in accordance with the procedure set out in article 98(2a) , point (f). those procedures shall: ### 4. the agency acting as prb shall adopt and publish adequate and proportionate procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb , in accordance with the procedure set out in article 114b(1) point (f). those procedures shall:


### 5. the agency acting as prb may engage in communication activities on its own initiative within its field of competence on performance review , and in doing so shall be represented by the director for performance review. the allocation of resources to communication activities shall not be detrimental to the effective exercise of the tasks and powers referred to in [amended ses2+]. communication activities shall be carried out in accordance with relevant communication and dissemination plans adopted by the management board in accordance with point (g) of article 98(2a).; ### 5. the agency acting as prb may engage in communication activities on its own initiative within its field of competence on performance review , and in doing so shall be represented by the director for performance review. the allocation of resources to communication activities shall not be detrimental to the effective exercise of the tasks and powers referred to in [amended ses2+]. communication activities shall be carried out in accordance with relevant communication and dissemination plans in accordance with point (g) of article 114b(1);


### 3. revenue and expenditure for all activities not covered by article 120a(1) shall be in balance.; ### 3. revenue and expenditure for all activities not covered by article 5v(1) [amended ses2+] shall be in balance.


### 7. the director for performance review shall draw up each year a draft estimate of the revenue and expenditure for performance review for the following year together with the list of posts for performance review and shall submit them to the executive director for its integration in the draft statement of estimates of the agency’s revenue and expenditure referred to in article 120(6). ### 7. the director for performance review shall draw up each year a draft estimate of the revenue and expenditure for performance review for the following year together with the list of posts for performance review and shall submit them to the executive director for its integration in the draft statement of estimates of the agency’s revenue and expenditure referred to in article 120(6).


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out detailed rules determining how the annual contributions by designated air traffic service providers referred to in paragraph 2 , point (b) are to be calculated , in accordance with article 126b. ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 19 and article 126b to supplement certain non-essential elements of the legislative act , with regard to the calculation of annual contribution by designated air traffic service providers provided in this paragraph.


### those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 127(3).; ### deleted


### 8. the executive director shall send the court of auditors a reply to its observations by 30 september following each financial year. he or she shall also send that reply to the management board and the commission. where activities on performance review are concerned , that reply shall be prepared together with the director for performance review.; ### 8. the executive director shall send the court of auditors a reply to its observations by 30 september following each financial year. he or she shall also send that reply to the management board and the commission. where activities on performance review are concerned , that reply shall be prepared and sent by the director for performance review.;


### 8. the executive director shall send the court of auditors a reply to its observations by 30 september following each financial year. he or she shall also send that reply to the management board and the commission. where activities on performance review are concerned , that reply shall be prepared together with the director for performance review.; ### 8. the executive director shall send the court of auditors a reply to its observations by 30 september following each financial year. he or she shall also send that reply to the management board and the commission. where activities on performance review are concerned , that reply shall be prepared and sent by the director for performance review;


### 4. paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 shall not apply to the agency acting as prb. in conjunction with the evaluation referred to in article 43 of [amended ses2+] , the commission shall , by the deadline defined in that regulation , carry out an evaluation to assess the agency’s performance as prb in relation to its objectives , tasks and powers. the evaluation shall in particular address the possible need to modify the tasks and powers of the agency acting as prb , and the financial implications of any such modification. ### 4. paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 shall not apply to the agency acting as prb.


### 5. where the commission considers that the continued existence of the prb function is no longer justified with regard to its assigned objectives , tasks and powers , it may propose that this regulation and [amended ses2+ ] be amended accordingly. ### deleted


### 6. the commission shall forward the evaluation findings related to the activity of the agency acting as prb , together with its conclusions , to the european parliament , the council and the management board. the findings of the evaluation and the recommendations shall be made public.; ### deleted


### 4. the commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down detailed rules relating to fees and charges levied by the agency for its function as prb , specifying in particular the amount of the fees and charges and the way in which they are paid. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 127(3). ### 4. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 19 to supplement certain non-essential elements of the legislative act , with regard to the fees and charges levied by the agency for its function as prb. those delegated acts shall lay down [detailed criteria and a detailed methodology] with regard to the amount of fees and charges and the way in which they are paid.


### the implementing acts referred to in article 120a(8) , shall establish the following: ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 19 and article 120a(8) to supplement certain non-essential elements of the legislative act , with regard to the calculation of annual contribution by designated air traffic service providers provided in this paragraph.


### (20) the following article 129a is inserted: ### deleted


### 2. subject to the conclusion of an agreement to that effect between the union and third countries as referred to in paragraph 2 , the agency acting as prb may also exercise its tasks under [amended ses2+] with regard to third countries , provided that those third countries have adopted and apply the relevant rules in accordance with paragraph 2 and have mandated the agency acting as prb to coordinate the activities of their national supervisory authorities with those of the national supervisory authorities of member states. ### 2. subject to the conclusion of an agreement to that effect between the union and third countries as referred to in paragraph 1 , the agency acting as prb may also exercise its tasks under [amended ses2+] with regard to third countries , provided that those third countries have adopted and apply the relevant rules in accordance with paragraph 1 and have mandated the agency acting as prb to coordinate the activities of their national supervisory authorities with those of the national supervisory authorities of member states.


### 3. the agreements referred to in paragraph 2 shall specify the nature , scope and procedural aspects of the involvement of those countries in the work of the agency acting as prb and shall include provisions relating to financial contributions and to staff. those agreements may provide for the establishment of working arrangements.; ### 3. the agreements referred to in paragraph 1 shall specify the nature , scope and procedural aspects of the involvement of those countries in the work of the agency acting as prb and shall include provisions relating to financial contributions and to staff. those agreements may provide for the establishment of working arrangements.;


### 1. points out that , while transport-related emissions of most pollutants have fallen substantially in recent decades , persistent hotspots remain in the eu , where levels of air pollution are too high – especially in urban areas; ### 1. points out that , while transport-related emissions of most pollutants have fallen substantially in recent decades , persistent hotspots remain in the eu , where levels of air pollution are too high – especially in urban areas , highly congested and industrialized areas;


### 1. recognises that while the eu ambient air quality (aaq) directives have been effective in setting common eu air quality standards and facilitating the exchange of information on air quality , they have failed to effectively reduce air pollution and to curb its adverse effects; draws attention to the fact that a high number of member states do not comply with current air quality standards and have not taken enough action to improve air quality and keep exceedances to a minimum; ### 1. recognises that while the eu ambient air quality (aaq) directives have been effective in setting common eu air quality standards and facilitating the exchange of information on air quality , they have been partially effective in reducing air pollution and to curb its adverse effects; draws attention to the fact that a high number of member states do not fully comply with current air quality standards and have not taken enough action to improve air quality and keep exceedances to a minimum; welcomes that the commissions plans to provide an inventory of the measures of members states; points out that there are many ambiguities in the aaqd for the requirements for measuring points and that these lead to questions on the representativeness and comparability of the results;


### 2. believes that in order to improve the air quality in these hotspots , it is vital to move towards a more sustainable and less polluting transport system , especially in urban areas , while using all available means in the most effective way and taking into account the most recent scientific evidence; ### 2. believes that in order to improve the air quality in these hotspots , it is vital to move towards a more sustainable and less polluting transport system , especially in urban areas , while using all available means in the most effective way , including the combination of ride-sharing and public transportation system , and taking into account the most recent scientific research of advantages of mobility-as-a-service approach;


### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and align them more closely with who standards; ### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards , highlights the difference between the eu standards being binding requirements and the who levels being guidelines , suggests to focus on the enforcement of already existing standards and only then to carefully assess new who standards; points out that additional obligations must also be practicable and implementable with the existing technical and financial possibilities; suggest that in the future economic efficiency and socioeconomic concerns would have to be taken into account to a greater extent than in the past when setting limit values , so as not to place an additional burden on the general public; in addition , limit values should take into account national differences in population density , urbanization , industrial sites and the like;


### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and align them more closely with who standards; ### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and calls on the commission to periodically review the directives in order to fully align them with regularly updated who standards;


### 3. encourages local and regional authorities to devise and implement evidence-based , strategic sustainable urban mobility plans , aiming at a coordinated planning of policies , incentives and subsidies that target the various transport sectors and modes , such as measures to encourage the roll-out of e-charging and other alternative fuels , investment in sustainable public transport , infrastructure for active , shared and zero emission transport modes and demand-related measures; ### 3. encourages local and regional authorities to devise and implement evidence-based , strategic sustainable urban mobility plans , aiming at a coordinated planning of policies , incentives and subsidies that target the various transport sectors and modes , such as measures to encourage the roll-out of e-charging and other alternative fuels , investment in sustainable public transport , infrastructure for active , shared and zero emission transport modes and demand-related measures , metro system , bicycle routes and technologies relating to clean transport modes , e.g. e-scooters or electric bicycles; encourages an approach based on a shift from private car ownership towards more sustainable mobility as a service approach;


### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants; ### 3. recommends that the commission should first assess whether revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by enforcing already existing ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants before suggesting new standards;


### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants; ### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu and short-term standards for pm2.5 and alert thresholds for pm 1a; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants;


### 4. reiterates the importance of a substantial modal shift from road towards less polluting forms of transportation; underlines , in this regard , the urgent need to improve railroad infrastructure , especially under the framework of the trans-european transport network , and to further ease and encourage intermodality; ### 4. reiterates the importance of a substantial modal shift from road towards less polluting forms of transportation , such as combined and rail transport; underlines , in this regard , the urgent need to improve and modernise railroad infrastructure , especially under the framework of the trans-european transport network , and to further ease and encourage intermodality;


### 4. stresses the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured by the member states in appropriate locations and at emissions sources , in order to avoid underestimation of air pollution; calls on the member states to improve their monitoring networks , and on the commission to enforce the obligations of the directive in this regard , including by providing support to member states in setting up monitoring stations , the training and hiring of experts , and ensuring greater accuracy in inspection , control and monitoring; ### 4. stresses the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured equally and comparably by the member states in appropriate locations and at emissions sources , in order to avoid underestimation of air pollution and have representative results; calls on commission to enforce the obligations of the directive in this regard and making sure that the sampling points are comparable and representative for a specific area , including by providing support to member states in setting up a mix of monitoring stations , sampling points and passive sampling points to guarantee representative results and to avoid systemic shortcomings , the training and hiring of experts , and ensuring greater accuracy in inspection , control and monitoring;


### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information on where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make eu wide comparability and representativeness of results more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information that are representative for a specific area; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points that ensure representativeness of the sampling points for a specific area and comparability with other sampling point in all members states; suggests to introduce a combination of fixed monitoring and modelling accompanied by passive sampling , because the high variability of air pollutants is difficult to grasp with fixed monitoring sites; calls on the commission to set up criteria for "general population exposure" and provisions for the representativeness of monitoring sites;


### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information on where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information on where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points; stresses the importance of choosing an open and anonymised data format that can be used freely and without constraint by all , especially the scientific community;


### b. whereas air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in europe2 , affecting all regions , socioeconomic and age groups unevenly , causing nearly 400 000 premature deaths per year , and is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , strokes and cancer3 ; ### b. whereas air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in europe2 , affecting all regions , socioeconomic and age groups unevenly , causing nearly 400 000 premature deaths per year , and is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , strokes and cancer3 ,with recent studies associating air pollution also with dementia1a , child brain structural alterations and cognitive impairment2a , and diabetes mortality3a ;


### b. whereas air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in europe2 , affecting all regions , socioeconomic and age groups unevenly , causing nearly 400 000 premature deaths per year , and is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , strokes and cancer3 ; ### b. whereas air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in europe2 , affecting all regions , socioeconomic and age groups unevenly , causing nearly 400 000 premature deaths per year , and is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , strokes and cancer3 ; whereas , overall , premature deaths from air pollution have dropped by more than 50 percent since 1990; 4a


### 6. stresses that the aaq directives do not focus on reducing emissions in places where people suffer most from air pollution , or where concentrations are highest , and that concrete action in this area is needed; notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; underlines in this regard the need to better reflect human exposure to air pollution in eu law , and urges the commission to include new indicators in air quality indices , such as population density around monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 6. stresses that the aaq directives should rather focus on concentration of whole areas and representative concentrations than on single sampling points; notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; underlines in this regard the need to better reflect human exposure to air pollution in eu law , and urges the commission to include new indicators in air quality indices , such as population density around monitoring stations and sampling points to ensure that the results are representative for the area;


### 8. notes that confinement measures to control the spread of pandemic led to a drastic decrease in emissions and air pollution , thus clearly showing the impact of human activities on the environment; notes with regret that continuous exposure to air pollution may worsen the impact of respiratory viruses such as covid-19; underlines that fighting air pollution must be at the core of the eu recovery plan , and that mandatory and effectively enforced air quality requirements are key to guaranteeing citizens’ health and improving their resilience against future health threats; ### 8. notes that confinement measures to control the spread of pandemic led to a temporary decrease in emissions and air pollution , thus clearly showing the impact of human activities on the environment; suggests to analyse all measures to understand the impact of these; notes with regret that continuous exposure to air pollution may worsen the impact of respiratory viruses such as covid-19; underlines that fighting air pollution must be at the core of the eu recovery plan , and that mandatory and effectively enforced air quality requirements are key to guaranteeing citizens’ health and improving their resilience against future health threats;


### 9. welcomes the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic approach; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies , including eu emission source legislation , such as on climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste , while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air; ### 9. takes note of the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; highlights that zero pollution is technically difficult; calls on the commission to consider all technical solutions to help to reduce emissions in a technology neutral way; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic evidence-based approach; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies ,including eu emission source legislation , highlight that emission reduction in all sectors , climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste is important while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air; notes that driving restrictions are ineffective in health protection as they have little effect on the vehicle fleet or on city-wide emissions;


### 9. welcomes the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic approach; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies , including eu emission source legislation , such as on climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste , while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air; ### 9. welcomes the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic approach as negatively impacts also on land and water life by means of eutrophication and acidification; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies , including eu emission source legislation , such as on climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste , while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air;


### 10. urges the commission and the member states to strengthen all emissions legislation; underlines that reducing emissions at source is the only effective way to guarantee clean air; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce transport emissions , particularly road and maritime transport , aviation , industrial installations , agriculture and energy production; ### 10. urges the commission and the member states to assess all emissions legislation for their effectiveness and proportionality , underlines that reducing emissions at source is one effective way to guarantee clean air; points out that also other technical solutions should be taken into account; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses however that measures are currently underway and their effect should be waited for before considering a tightening of the new nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce emissions in all sectors like transport , aviation , industrial installations , buildings , agriculture and energy production; calls for a coherent approach in ghg and emission regulations; points out possible trade-offs between the reduction of co2 and other air pollutants; stresses the principle of technology neutrality and other innovative solutions , as e.g. filtrations in vehicles and on streets; fleet renewal , and the like;


### 10. urges the commission and the member states to strengthen all emissions legislation; underlines that reducing emissions at source is the only effective way to guarantee clean air; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce transport emissions , particularly road and maritime transport , aviation , industrial installations , agriculture and energy production; ### 10. urges the commission and the member states to strengthen all emissions legislation; underlines that reducing emissions at source is the only effective way to guarantee clean air; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce transport emissions , particularly road and maritime transport , aviation , industrial installations , including intensive livestock sector , agriculture and energy production;


### 11. notes that air quality plans (aqps) , a key requirement of the aaq directives in cases when member states do not comply with air quality standards , are often ineffective in terms of delivering their expected results; calls on the commission to establish a set of minimum requirements and share best practices for both the drafting and implementation of aqps; ### 11. notes that air quality plans (aqps) , a key requirement of the aaq directives in cases when member states do not comply with air quality standards , could be better targeted; calls on the commission to establish a set of minimum requirements and share best practices for both the drafting and implementation of aqps; points out that more harmonisation and comparable and proportionate measures in all member states would increase the acceptance of those measures; recalls that aqps are best done locally as to take into account local situations;


### 12. regrets the fact that the aaq directive neither requires member states to report on the implementation of aqps to the commission nor to update them when new measures are adopted or when the progress is insufficient; calls on the commission to establish a yearly reporting obligation for the implementation of aqps; ### 12. notes members states produce public annual reports for all pollutants covered by this directive and report yearly to the commission according to art 27; regrets that the aaq directive neither requires member states to report on the implementation of aqps to the commission nor to update them when new measures are adopted or when the progress is insufficient; calls on the commission to establish a yearly reporting obligation for the implementation of aqps without increasing bureaucracy; suggests a more pragmatic approach which drives the trend in a positive way , by providing incentives rather than obligations;


### 13. alerts that as of october 2019 , 32 infringement procedures against 20 member states remained pending; considers that persistent exceedances of air quality standards by member states indicate their lack of commitment to adopting more effective measures , and the ineffectiveness of the current enforcement procedure; urges the commission to review the current enforcement procedure for the aaq directives; ### 13. alerts that as of october 2019 , 32 infringement procedures against 20 member states remained pending; considers that persistent and systemic1a exceedances of air quality standards by member states indicate their lack of commitment to adopting more effective measures , and the ineffectiveness of the current enforcement procedure; urges the commission to review the current enforcement procedure for the aaq directives;


### 16. urges the commission to update the aaq directives to include explicit provisions that guarantee the right of citizens to justice in line with the aarhus convention; ### 16. points out that in october 2020 the commission has presented a proposal for a revision of the aarhus regulation; stresses that all matters related to the aarhus convention should be dealt with in the aarhus regulation directly;


### a. whereas european countries have a variety of different fleets of inland vessels , which makes inland waterway transport very convenient and useful for transporting different types and large quantities of cargo to different destinations on either large or small rivers; ### a. whereas european countries have a variety of different fleets of inland vessels , which makes inland waterway transport very convenient and useful for transporting different types and large quantities of cargo to different destinations on either large or small waterways;


### b. whereas ports play an important role as multimodal connecting points offering other modes of transport that can take over freight loads temporarily , and whereas it is therefore important that sea and inland ports have good connections with the hinterland; ### b. whereas ports play an important role as multimodal connecting points offering other modes of transport that can take over freight loads , and whereas it is therefore important that sea and inland ports have good connections with the hinterland;


### c. whereas river cruises , ferries , water taxis and water shuttles should become a cleaner option for tourism and public transport in regions and cities with accessible and navigable rivers and canals , which would make urban mobility more sustainable and effective; ### c. whereas river cruises , ferries , day trip vessels , water taxis and water shuttles play an important role for tourism in europe and should become a cleaner option for tourism and public transport in regions and cities with accessible and navigable rivers , lakes and canals , which would also make urban mobility more sustainable and effective;


### 1. calls on the commission to take the initiative on green and digital leadership and to build on existing programmes such as naiades , which should inspire all stakeholders within the waterway transport sector , as well as other transport sectors , and in particular rail , to work together towards a sustainable future , while supporting the competitiveness of the sector as a whole; ### 1. calls on the commission to take the initiative on green , efficient and digital leadership and to build on existing programmes such as naiades , which should inspire all stakeholders within the waterway transport sector , as well as other transport sectors , and in particular rail , to work together towards a sustainable future , while supporting the competitiveness of the sector as a whole;


### 2. stresses that more investment in updating river and canal infrastructure (for example , locks , bridges and interoperable deployment of digital technologies across borders) is key , while respecting the applicable environmental law; ### 2. stresses that more investment in expanding and updating the physical and digital waterway infrastructure (for example , locks , bridges and interoperable deployment of digital technologies across borders) is key to enabling quality navigability and strengthening the reliability of this mode of transport , while respecting the applicable environmental law;


### 3. notes that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution for tackling the problem of low water levels as a result of climate change; deplores , however , that the problems of the inland waterway sector , caused by the low water levels , have not been taken duly into account; ### 3. stresses the urgent need to tackle the problem of low water levels as a result of climate change , via a range of measures regarding adaptation of fleet , infrastructure , logistics and storage concepts and digitalisation; deplores , however , that the problems of the inland waterway sector , caused by the low water levels , are being addressed belatedly;


### 3. notes that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution for tackling the problem of low water levels as a result of climate change; deplores , however , that the problems of the inland waterway sector , caused by the low water levels , have not been taken duly into account; ### 3. stresses the need to better address the problem of low and high water levels as a result of climate change , in particular via more effective and resilient infrastructure; deplores that the problems of the inland waterway sector , caused by floods and low water levels , have not been taken duly into account;


### 4. highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of alternative fuels and propulsion methods for shipping in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality; points out , in this regard , the value of liquefied natural gas (lng) as a transitional solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in inland waterway transport; notes that the existing , technically mature vessels and distribution infrastructure now based on lng could be used for biogas and will therefore be essential in scaling up bio-lng as a marine fuel; ### 4. highlights the importance of further encouraging and supporting initiatives aimed at the use of alternative fuels and propulsion methods for inland shipping in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality; points out , in this regard , that the deployment of alternatives fuel and technological solutions must take into account the specificities of inland waterways such as the sailing profile of the vessels and the market segment in which they operate as well as technical constraints;