### (19) member states should support critical entities in strengthening their resilience , in compliance with their obligations under this directive , without prejudice to the entities’ own legal responsibility to ensure such compliance. member states could in particular develop guidance materials and methodologies , support the organisation of exercises to test their resilience and provide training to personnel of critical entities. moreover , given the interdependencies between entities and sectors , member states should establish information sharing tools to support voluntary information sharing between critical entities , without prejudice to the application of competition rules laid down in the treaty on the functioning of the european union. ### (19) member states should support critical entities in strengthening their resilience , in particular those that qualify as small or medium-sized companies , in compliance with their obligations under this directive , without prejudice to the entities’ own legal responsibility to ensure such compliance. member states could in particular develop guidance materials and methodologies , support the organisation of exercises to test their resilience and provide training to personnel of critical entities. moreover , given the interdependencies between entities and sectors , member states should establish information sharing tools to support voluntary information sharing between critical entities , without prejudice to the application of competition rules laid down in the treaty on the functioning of the european union.


### (24) the risk of employees of critical entities misusing for instance their access rights within the entity’s organisation to harm and cause damage is of increasing concern. that risk is exacerbated by the growing phenomenon of radicalisation leading to violent extremism and terrorism. it is therefore necessary to enable critical entities to request background checks on persons falling within specific categories of its personnel and to ensure that those requests are assessed expeditiously by the relevant authorities , in accordance with the applicable rules of union and national law , including on the protection of personal data. ### (24) the risk of employees of critical entities misusing for instance their access rights within the entity’s organisation to harm and cause damage is of increasing concern. that risk is exacerbated by the growing phenomenon of radicalisation leading to violent extremism and terrorism. it is therefore necessary to enable critical entities to request background checks on persons falling within certain specific categories of its personnel and who fulfil sensitive tasks and to ensure that those requests are assessed expeditiously by the relevant authorities , in accordance with the applicable rules of union and national law , including on the protection of personal data.


### (25) critical entities should notify , as soon as reasonably possible under the given circumstances , member states’ competent authorities of incidents that significantly disrupt or have the potential to significantly disrupt their operations. the notification should allow the competent authorities to respond to the incidents rapidly and adequately and to have a comprehensive overview of the overall risks that critical entities face. for that purpose , a procedure should be established for the notification of certain incidents and parameters should be provided for to determine when the actual or potential disruption is significant and the incidents should thus be notified. given the potential cross-border impacts of such disruptions , a procedure should be established for member states to inform other affected member states via single points of contacts. ### (25) critical entities should notify , as soon as reasonably possible under the given circumstances , member states’ competent authorities of incidents that significantly disrupt or have the potential to significantly disrupt their provision of essential operations. whenever necessary and in the public interest , the competent authorities should inform the public and affected users of the nature and further relevant details of an incident. the notification should allow the competent authorities to respond to the incidents rapidly and adequately and to have a comprehensive overview of the overall risks that critical entities face. for that purpose , a procedure should be established for the notification of certain incidents and parameters should be provided for to determine when the actual or potential disruption is significant and the incidents should thus be notified. given the potential cross-border impacts of such disruptions , a procedure should be established for member states to inform other affected member states via single points of contacts without undue delay.


### establishes obligations for critical entities aimed at enhancing their resilience and improving their ability to provide those services in the internal market; ### establishes rights and obligations for critical entities aimed at enhancing their resilience and improving their ability to provide those services in the internal market;


### 4. without prejudice to article 346 tfeu , information that is confidential pursuant to union and national rules , such as rules on business confidentiality , shall be exchanged with the commission and other relevant authorities only where that exchange is necessary for the application of this directive. the information exchanged shall be limited to that which is relevant and proportionate to the purpose of that exchange. the exchange of information shall preserve the confidentiality of that information and protect the security and commercial interests of critical entities. ### 4. without prejudice to article 346 tfeu , information that is confidential pursuant to union and national rules , such as rules on business confidentiality , shall be exchanged with the commission and other relevant authorities only where that exchange is necessary for the application of this directive. the information exchanged shall be limited to that which is relevant and proportionate to the purpose of that exchange. the exchange of information shall preserve the confidentiality of that information and protect the security and commercial interests of the entities concerned.


### (3) “incident” means any event having the potential to disrupt , or that disrupts , the operations of the critical entity; ### (3) “incident” means any event having the potential to disrupt , or that disrupts the provision of essential services by the critical entity;


### (6) “risk” means any circumstance or event having a potential adverse effect on the resilience of critical entities; ### (6) “risk” means any circumstance or event having a potential adverse effect on the resilience of critical entities with respect to the proper functioning of the essential services they provide;


### (7) “risk assessment” means a methodology to determine the nature and extent of a risk by analysing potential threats and hazards and evaluating existing conditions of vulnerability that could disrupt the operations of the critical entity. ### (7) “risk assessment” means a methodology to determine the nature and extent of a risk by analysing potential threats and hazards and evaluating existing conditions of vulnerability that could disrupt the provision of essential services by the critical entity.


### 1. each member state shall adopt by [three years after entry into force of this directive] a strategy for reinforcing the resilience of critical entities. this strategy shall set out strategic objectives and policy measures with a view to achieving and maintaining a high level of resilience on the part of those critical entities and covering at least the sectors referred to in the annex. ### 1. following consultations that are open to all affected entities in the respective member state , each member state shall adopt by [three years after entry into force of this directive] a strategy for reinforcing the resilience of critical entities. this strategy shall set out strategic objectives and policy measures with a view to achieving and maintaining a high level of resilience on the part of those critical entities and covering at least the sectors referred to in the annex.


### 1. competent authorities designated pursuant to article 8 shall establish a list of essential services in the sectors referred to in the annex. they shall carry out by [three years after entry into force of this directive] , and subsequently where necessary , and at least every four years , an assessment of all relevant risks that may affect the provision of those essential services , with a view to identifying critical entities in accordance with article 5(1) , and assisting those critical entities to take measures pursuant to article 11. ### 1. competent authorities designated pursuant to article 8 shall establish , in close coordination with the commission , a list of essential services in the sectors referred to in the annex. they shall carry out by [three years after entry into force of this directive] , and subsequently where necessary , and at least every four years , an assessment of all relevant risks that may affect the provision of those essential services , with a view to identifying critical entities in accordance with article 5(1) , and assisting those critical entities to take measures pursuant to article 11.


### for the purposes of point (c) of the first subparagraph , member states shall cooperate with the competent authorities of other member states and third countries , as appropriate. ### for the purposes of point (c) of the first subparagraph , member states shall cooperate with the competent authorities of other member states , third countries and the commission , as appropriate.


### for the purposes of point (c) of the first subparagraph , member states shall cooperate with the competent authorities of other member states and third countries , as appropriate. ### for the purposes of point (c) of the first subparagraph , member states shall cooperate with the competent authorities of other member states and third countries , as appropriate , as well as local and regional authorities.


### 5. the commission may , in cooperation with the member states , develop a voluntary common reporting template for the purposes of complying with paragraph 4. ### 5. the commission shall , in cooperation with the member states , develop a voluntary common reporting template for the purposes of complying with paragraph 4.


### an incident would have significant disruptive effects on the provision of the service or of other essential services in the sectors referred to in the annex that depend on the service. ### an incident would have significant disruptive effects on the provision of the essential service or of other essential services in the sectors referred to in the annex that depend on the service.


### 6. for the purposes of chapter iv , member states shall ensure that critical entities , following the notification referred in paragraph 3 , provide information to their competent authorities designated pursuant to article 8 of this directive on whether they provide essential services to or in more than one third of member states. where that is so , the member state concerned shall notify , without undue delay , to the commission the identity of those critical entities. ### 6. for the purposes of chapter iv , member states shall ensure that critical entities , following the notification referred in paragraph 3 , provide information to their competent authorities designated pursuant to article 8 of this directive on whether they provide essential services to or in more than three member states. where that is so , the member state concerned shall notify , without undue delay , to the commission the identity of those critical entities.


### the risk assessment shall account for all relevant risks referred to in article 4(1) which could lead to the disruption of the provision of essential services. it shall take into account any dependency of other sectors referred to in the annex on the essential service provided by the critical entity , including in neighbouring member states and third countries where relevant , and the impact that a disruption of the provision of essential services in one or more of those sectors may have on the essential service provided by the critical entity. ### the risk assessment shall account for all relevant risks referred to in article 4(1) which could lead to the disruption of the provision of essential services. it shall take into account any dependency of other sectors referred to in the annex on the essential service provided by the critical entity , including in other member states , on european level , and in third countries where relevant , and the impact that a disruption of the provision of essential services in one or more of those sectors may have on the essential service provided by the critical entity.


### 1. member states shall ensure that critical entities may submit requests for background checks on persons who fall within certain specific categories of their personnel , including persons being considered for recruitment to positions falling within those categories , and that those requests are assessed expeditiously by the authorities competent to carry out such background checks. ### 1. member states shall ensure that critical entities may submit requests for background checks on persons who fall within certain specific categories of their personnel and who carry out sensitive tasks , including persons being considered for recruitment to positions falling within those categories , and that those requests are assessed expeditiously by the authorities competent to carry out such background checks.


### 1. member states shall ensure that critical entities notify without undue delay the competent authority of incidents that significantly disrupt or have the potential to significantly disrupt their operations. notifications shall include any available information necessary to enable the competent authority to understand the nature , cause and possible consequences of the incident , including so as to determine any cross-border impact of the incident. such notification shall not make the critical entities subject to increased liability. ### 1. member states shall ensure that critical entities notify without undue delay the competent authority of incidents that significantly disrupt or have the potential to significantly disrupt their provision of essential services. notifications shall include any available information necessary to enable the competent authority to understand the nature , cause and possible consequences of the incident , including so as to determine any cross-border impact of the incident. such notification shall not make the critical entities subject to increased liability. in case that there are already national or international standards for crisis management in place which entail a notification system , member states shall not put in place additional notification requirements.


### in so doing , the single points of contact shall , in accordance with union law or national legislation that complies with union law , treat the information in a way that respects its confidentiality and protects the security and commercial interest of the critical entity concerned. ### in so doing , the competent authorities and single points of contact shall , in accordance with union law or national legislation that complies with union law , treat the information in a way that respects its confidentiality and protects the security and commercial interest of the critical entity concerned.


### 2. an entity shall be considered a critical entity of particular european significance when it has been identified as a critical entity and it provides essential services to or in more than one third of member states and has been notified as such to the commission pursuant to article 5(1) and (6) , respectively. ### 2. an entity shall be considered a critical entity of particular european significance when it has been identified as a critical entity and it provides essential services to or in more than three member states and has been notified as such to the commission pursuant to article 5(1) and (6) , respectively.


### 2. upon request of one or more member states , or at its own initiative , and in agreement with the member state where the infrastructure of the critical entity of particular european significance is located , the commission shall organise an advisory mission to assess the measures that that entity put in place to meet its obligations pursuant to chapter iii. where needed , the advisory missions may request specific expertise in the area of disaster risk management through the emergency response coordination centre. ### 2. upon request of one or more member states , or at its own initiative , and in consultation with the member state where the infrastructure of the critical entity of particular european significance is located , the commission shall organise an advisory mission to assess the measures that that entity put in place to meet its obligations pursuant to chapter iii. where needed , the advisory missions may request specific expertise in the area of disaster risk management through the emergency response coordination centre.


### 2. the critical entities resilience group shall be composed of representatives of the member states and the commission. where relevant for the performance of its tasks , the critical entities resilience group may invite representatives of interested parties to participate in its work. ### 2. the critical entities resilience group shall be composed of representatives of the member states and the commission. where relevant for the performance of its tasks , the critical entities resilience group may invite representatives of the european parliament and of interested parties to participate in its work.


### (6) in order to achieve that objective , member states should identify critical entities that should be subject to specific requirements and oversight , but also particular support and guidance aimed at achieving a high level of resilience in the face of all relevant risks. ### (6) in order to achieve that objective , member states should identify critical entities that should be subject to specific requirements and oversight , but also particular support and guidance aimed at achieving a high level of resilience in the face of all relevant risks. at the same time , member states should limit the amount of additional bureaucratic measures they impose on critical entities to the absolute minimum and should make sure that national and international notification requirements do not duplicate notification requirements at union level.


### (6) in order to achieve that objective , member states should identify critical entities that should be subject to specific requirements and oversight , but also particular support and guidance aimed at achieving a high level of resilience in the face of all relevant risks. ### (6) in order to achieve that objective , member states should identify critical entities that should be subject to specific requirements and oversight , but also particular support and guidance aimed at achieving a high level of resilience in the face of all relevant risks. to this end , mutual information and cooperation between member states should be improved.


### (7) certain sectors of the economy such as energy and transport are already regulated or may be regulated in the future by sector-specific acts of union law that contain rules related to certain aspects of resilience of entities operating in those sectors. in order to address in a comprehensive manner the resilience of those entities that are critical for the proper functioning of the internal market , those sector-specific measures should be complemented by the ones provided for in this directive , which creates an overarching framework that addresses critical entities’ resilience in respect of all hazards , that is , natural and man-made , accidental and intentional. ### (7) certain sectors of the economy such as energy and transport are already regulated or may be regulated in the future by sector-specific acts of union law that contain rules related to certain aspects of resilience of entities operating in those sectors. in order to address in a comprehensive manner the resilience of those entities that are critical for the proper functioning of the internal market , those sector-specific measures should be regarded as lex specialis and should be complemented by the ones provided for in this directive , which creates an overarching framework that addresses critical entities’ resilience in respect of all hazards , that is , natural and man-made , accidental and intentional.


### (10) in view of ensuring a comprehensive approach to the resilience of critical entities , each member state should have a strategy setting out objectives and policy measures to be implemented. to achieve this , member states should ensure that their cybersecurity strategies provide for a policy framework for enhanced coordination between the competent authority under this directive and the nis 2 directive in the context of information sharing on incidents and cyber threats and the exercise of supervisory tasks. ### (10) in view of ensuring a comprehensive approach to the resilience of critical entities , each member state should have a strategy setting out objectives and policy measures to be implemented. to achieve this , member states should ensure that their cybersecurity strategies provide for a policy framework for enhanced coordination between the competent authorities of different member states under this directive and between the competent authorities under this directive and the nis 2 directive in the context of information sharing on incidents and cyber threats and the exercise of supervisory tasks.


### (10) in view of ensuring a comprehensive approach to the resilience of critical entities , each member state should have a strategy setting out objectives and policy measures to be implemented. to achieve this , member states should ensure that their cybersecurity strategies provide for a policy framework for enhanced coordination between the competent authority under this directive and the nis 2 directive in the context of information sharing on incidents and cyber threats and the exercise of supervisory tasks. ### (10) in view of ensuring a comprehensive approach to the resilience of critical entities , each member state should have a strategy setting out objectives and policy measures to be implemented. in case a critical entity is located in one member states but the consequences of a disaster could have an impact in more than one member state , coordination between competent authorities on crisis management and resilience strategy should be encouraged. to achieve this , member states should ensure that their cybersecurity strategies provide for a policy framework for enhanced coordination between the competent authority under this directive and the nis 2 directive in the context of information sharing on incidents and cyber threats and the exercise of supervisory tasks.


### (26) while critical entities generally operate as part of an increasingly interconnected network of service provision and infrastructures and often provide essential services in more than one member state , some of those entities are of particular significance for the union because they provide essential services to a large number of member states , and therefore require specific oversight at union level. rules on the specific oversight in respect of such critical entities of particular european significance should therefore be established. those rules are without prejudice to the rules on supervision and enforcement set out in this directive. ### (26) while critical entities generally operate as part of an increasingly interconnected network of service provision and infrastructures and often provide essential services in more than one member state , some of those entities are of particular significance for the union because they provide essential services to more than three member states , and therefore require specific oversight at union level. rules on the specific oversight in respect of such critical entities of particular european significance should therefore be established. those rules are without prejudice to the rules on supervision and enforcement set out in this directive.


### establishes rules on supervision and enforcement of critical entities , and specific oversight of critical entities considered to be of particular european significance. ### establishes harmonised rules on supervision and enforcement of critical entities , and specific oversight of critical entities considered to be of particular european significance.


### the strategy shall be updated where necessary and at least every four years. ### following a consultation that is open to all affected entities in the respective member state , the strategy shall be updated where necessary and at least every four years.


### (the provision of that service depends on infrastructure located in the member state; and ### the provision of that essential service depends on infrastructure located in the member state; and


### 5. following the notification referred in paragraph 3 , member states shall ensure that critical entities provide information to their competent authorities designated pursuant to article 8 of this directive on whether they have been identified as a critical entity in one or more other member states. where an entity has been identified as critical by two or more member states , these member states shall engage in consultation with each other with a view to reduce the burden on the critical entity in regard to the obligations pursuant to chapter iii. ### 5. following the notification referred in paragraph 3 , member states shall ensure that critical entities provide information to their competent authorities designated pursuant to article 8 of this directive on whether they have been identified as a critical entity in one or more other member states. where an entity has been identified as critical by two or more member states , these member states shall engage in consultation with each other with a view to achieve the highest possible degree of coherence and to reduce the burden on the critical entity in regard to the obligations pursuant to chapter iii.


### the number of users relying on the service provided by the entity; ### the number of users relying on the essential service provided by the entity;


### the dependency of other sectors referred to in the annex on that service; ### the dependency of other sectors referred to in the annex on that essential service;


### the importance of the entity in maintaining a sufficient level of the service , taking into account the availability of alternative means for the provision of that service. ### the importance of the entity in maintaining a sufficient level of the essential service , taking into account the availability of alternative means for the provision of that essential service.


### 5. member states shall ensure that their competent authorities , whenever appropriate , and in accordance with union and national law , consult and cooperate with other relevant national authorities , in particular those in charge of civil protection , law enforcement and protection of personal data , as well as with relevant interested parties , including critical entities. ### 5. member states shall ensure that their competent authorities , whenever appropriate , and in accordance with union and national law , consult and cooperate with other relevant national authorities and the competent authorities of other member states , in particular those in charge of civil protection , law enforcement and protection of personal data , as well as with relevant interested parties , including critical entities.


### 5. member states shall ensure that their competent authorities , whenever appropriate , and in accordance with union and national law , consult and cooperate with other relevant national authorities , in particular those in charge of civil protection , law enforcement and protection of personal data , as well as with relevant interested parties , including critical entities. ### 5. member states shall ensure that their competent authorities , whenever appropriate , and in accordance with union and national law , consult and cooperate with other relevant national authorities , including , where appropriate , local and regional authorities , in particular those in charge of civil protection , law enforcement and protection of personal data , as well as with relevant interested parties , including critical entities.


### 6. member states shall ensure that their competent authorities designated pursuant to this article cooperate with competent authorities designated pursuant to [the nis 2 directive] on cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents affecting critical entities , as well as the measures taken by competent authorities designated under [the nis 2 directive] relevant for critical entities. ### 6. member states shall ensure that their competent authorities designated pursuant to this article cooperate with competent authorities of other member states designated under this directive and with the competent authorities designated pursuant to [the nis 2 directive] , on cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents affecting critical entities , as well as the measures taken by competent authorities designated under [the nis 2 directive] relevant for critical entities.


### member states shall ensure that critical entities assess within six months after receiving the notification referred to in article 5(3) , and subsequently where necessary and at least every four years , on the basis of member states’ risk assessments and other relevant sources of information , all relevant risks that may disrupt their operations. ### member states shall ensure that critical entities assess within six months after receiving the notification referred to in article 5(3) , and subsequently where necessary and at least every four years , on the basis of member states’ risk assessments and other relevant sources of information , all relevant risks that may disrupt their provision of essential services.


### 3. the commission shall , without undue delay upon receiving the notification pursuant to article 5(6) , notify the entity concerned that it is considered a critical entity of particular european significance , informing that entity of its obligations pursuant to this chapter and the date from which those obligations apply to it. ### 3. the commission shall , without undue delay upon receiving the notification pursuant to article 5(6) , notify the entity concerned that it is considered a critical entity of particular european significance , informing that entity of its rights and obligations pursuant to this chapter and the date from which those rights and obligations apply to it.


### by [54 months after the entry into force of this directive] , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council , assessing the extent to which the member states have taken the necessary measures to comply with this directive. ### by [54 months after the entry into force of this directive] , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council , assessing the extent to which the different member states have taken the necessary measures to comply with this directive. that report shall contain separate country chapters on the concrete implementation progress in each member state.


### the commission shall periodically review the functioning of this directive , and report to the european parliament and to the council. the report shall in particular assess the impact and added value of this directive on ensuring the resilience of critical entities and whether the scope of the directive should be extended to cover other sectors or subsectors. the first report shall be submitted by [six years after the entry into force of this directive] and shall assess in particular whether the scope of the directive should be extended to include the food production , processing and distribution sector. ### the commission shall periodically review the functioning of this directive , and report to the european parliament and to the council. the report shall in particular assess the impact and added value of this directive on ensuring the resilience of critical entities and whether the scope of the directive should be extended to cover other sectors or subsectors. the first report shall be submitted by [six years after the entry into force of this directive] and shall assess in particular whether the scope of the directive should be extended.


### the commission shall periodically review the functioning of this directive , and report to the european parliament and to the council. the report shall in particular assess the impact and added value of this directive on ensuring the resilience of critical entities and whether the scope of the directive should be extended to cover other sectors or subsectors. the first report shall be submitted by [six years after the entry into force of this directive] and shall assess in particular whether the scope of the directive should be extended to include the food production , processing and distribution sector. ### the commission shall periodically review the functioning of this directive , and report to the european parliament and to the council. the report shall in particular assess the impact and added value of this directive on ensuring the resilience of critical entities and whether the scope of the directive should be extended to cover other sectors or subsectors. the first report shall be submitted by [six years after the entry into force of this directive].


### (29) in order to achieve the objectives of this directive , and without prejudice to the legal responsibility of member states and critical entities to ensure compliance with their respective obligations set out therein , the commission should , where it considers it appropriate , undertake certain supporting activities aimed at facilitating compliance with those obligations. when providing support to member states and critical entities in the implementation of obligations under this directive , the commission should build on existing structures and tools , such as those under the union civil protection mechanism and the european reference network for critical infrastructure protection. ### (29) in order to achieve the objectives of this directive , and without prejudice to the legal responsibility of member states and critical entities to ensure compliance with their respective obligations set out therein , the commission should , where it considers it appropriate , undertake certain supporting activities aimed at facilitating compliance with those obligations. when providing support to member states and critical entities in the implementation of obligations under this directive , the commission should build on existing structures and tools , such as those under the union civil protection mechanism and the european reference network for critical infrastructure protection. the commission and the member states should also ensure that research opportunities in the field of critical entity resilience under horizon europe , and the european defence fund are fully exploited.


### 4. member state shall ensure that the powers provided for in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 can only be exercised subject to appropriate safeguards. those safeguards shall guarantee , in particular , that such exercise takes place in an objective , transparent and proportionate manner and that the rights and legitimate interests of the critical entities affected are duly safeguarded , including their rights to be heard , of defence and to an effective remedy before an independent court. ### 4. member states shall ensure that the powers provided for in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 can only be exercised subject to appropriate safeguards. those safeguards shall guarantee , in particular , that such exercise takes place in an objective , transparent and proportionate manner and that the rights and legitimate interests of the critical entities affected are duly safeguarded , including their rights to be heard , of defence and to an effective remedy before an independent court.


### sector ### subsector


### 1. recalls the importance , for a properly functioning and competitive internal market , of effective better law-making tools that take subsidiarity and proportionality fully into account when drawing up scientifically based and balanced legislation , particularly for consumers and smes; ### 1. recalls the importance , for a well-functioning and competitive internal market , of effective better law-making tools that take subsidiarity and proportionality fully into account when drawing up scientifically based and balanced legislation , particularly for consumers and smes;


### 1. notes that while the number of reasoned opinions received from national parliaments continued to fall between 2017 and 2019 , the number of opinions submitted to the commission and contributions to the european parliament , including on non-legislative initiatives , remains consistently high , which is testament to the positive and forward-looking engagement of national parliaments with the eu policy cycle; notes that several of these submissions focused on important institutional issues such as the completion of the economic and monetary union (emu) and the activation of passerelle clauses; ### 1. notes that while the number of reasoned opinions received from national parliaments continued to fall between 2017 and 2019 , the number of opinions submitted to the commission and contributions to the european parliament , including on non-legislative initiatives , remains consistently high , which is testament to the positive and forward-looking engagement of national parliaments with the eu policy cycle; notes that several of these submissions focused on important institutional issues such as the completion of the economic and monetary union (emu) and the activation of passerelle clauses; calls on the commission to use all available means to support the active engagement of national parliaments in the legislative process of the eu;


### 1. welcomes the constant consideration of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality , which are guiding principles for the european union when it chooses to act; recalls the concerns raised in previous reports about the somewhat perfunctory character of the annual reports on subsidiarity and proportionality prepared by the commission , which often fail to pay detailed consideration to how these principles are observed in eu policy-making; ### 1. underlines that the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality are the guiding principles of the european union when it chooses to act;


### 1. welcomes the constant consideration of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality , which are guiding principles for the european union when it chooses to act; recalls the concerns raised in previous reports about the somewhat perfunctory character of the annual reports on subsidiarity and proportionality prepared by the commission , which often fail to pay detailed consideration to how these principles are observed in eu policy-making; ### 1. welcomes the constant consideration of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality , which are fundamental principles for the european union when it chooses to act; recalls the importance of promoting a shared understanding at eu level of subsidiarity and proportionality , as well as the concerns raised in previous reports about the somewhat perfunctory character of the annual reports on subsidiarity and proportionality prepared by the commission , which often fail to focus in detail on how these principles are observed in eu policy-making;


### 2. welcomes the conclusions of the task force on subsidiarity , proportionality and ‘doing less more efficiently’ of june 2018; welcomes , in particular , the concept of ‘active subsidiarity’ , aiming to promote greater ownership of eu policies; insists that the commission implement these conclusions , and in particular integrate the ‘model grid’ , in order to assess the application of both principles throughout the decision-making process; notes that this will require a strong commitment , including from eu co-legislators; ### 2. welcomes the conclusions of the task force on subsidiarity , proportionality and ‘doing less more efficiently’ of june 2018; welcomes , in particular , the concept of ‘active subsidiarity’ , aiming to promote greater ownership of eu policies; insists that the commission implement these conclusions , and in particular integrate the ‘model grid’ based on the criteria contained in the protocol on subsidiarity and proportionality originally attached to the amsterdam treaty as well as relevant jurisprudence of the european court of justice in order to assess the application of both principles throughout the decision-making process; notes that this will require a strong commitment , including from eu co-legislators;


### 2. recalls that the principle of subsidiarity enshrined in article 5 of the treaty on european union aims to ensure that decisions are taken as closely as possible to citizens and that constant checks are carried out to verify that action at eu level is justified in the light of the possibilities available at national , regional or local level and to guarantee that the eu does not take action , except in the areas that fall within its exclusive competence , unless it is more effective than action taken at national , regional or local level; recalls , too , that the principle of proportionality requires that any action taken by the eu should not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the treaties; ### 2. recalls that the principle of subsidiarity enshrined in article 5 of the treaty on european union aims to ensure that decisions are taken as closely as possible to citizens and that constant checks are carried out to verify that action at eu level is justified in the light of the possibilities available at national , regional or local level while respecting the following three fundamental processes: retrospective assessment , impact assessment and consultation of stakeholders , and to guarantee that the eu does not take action , except in the areas that fall within its exclusive competence , unless it is more effective than action taken at national , regional or local level; recalls , too , that the principle of proportionality requires that any action taken by the eu should not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the treaties;


### 2. recalls that the principle of subsidiarity enshrined in article 5 of the treaty on european union aims to ensure that decisions are taken as closely as possible to citizens and that constant checks are carried out to verify that action at eu level is justified in the light of the possibilities available at national , regional or local level and to guarantee that the eu does not take action , except in the areas that fall within its exclusive competence , unless it is more effective than action taken at national , regional or local level; recalls , too , that the principle of proportionality requires that any action taken by the eu should not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the treaties; ### 2. recalls that the principle of subsidiarity enshrined in article 5 of the treaty on european union shall ensure that decisions are taken as closely as possible to citizens and businesses and that constant checks are carried out to verify that action at eu level is justified in the light of the possibilities available at national , regional or local level and to guarantee that the eu does not take action , except in the areas that fall within its exclusive competence , unless it is more effective than action taken at national , regional or local level; recalls , too , that the principle of proportionality requires that any action taken by the eu should not go beyond what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the treaties;


### 3. highlights the commission’s commitment to providing , in future , for aggregated answers where at least four parliaments have issued reasoned opinions and to allowing for flexibility on the eight-week deadline by which national parliaments must submit their opinions; ### 3. highlights the commission’s commitment to providing , in future , for aggregated answers where at least four parliaments have issued reasoned opinions and to allowing for flexibility on the eight-week deadline by which national parliaments must submit their opinions; notes that the implementation of the right for national parliaments to scrutinise compliance with the principle of subsidiarity , on the basis of the so-called early warning system (ews) , has partially improved relations between the eu institutions and national parliaments;


### 3. underlines that the use of directives as legislative instruments allows for better compliance with and respect for the principle of subsidiarity; ### deleted


### 4. notes the conclusions of the task force on subsidiarity , proportionality and ‘doing less more efficiently’; draws attention to the fact that parliament declined the invitation to participate by appointing members to the task force , with full respect for its institutional role as the only directly elected body of the european union and of ensuring democratic scrutiny of the activity of european union; ### 4. takes note of the conclusions of the task force on subsidiarity , proportionality and ‘doing less more efficiently’; draws attention to the fact that parliament considered that participation in the task force set up by the commission would disregard parliament’s institutional role and standing as the only directly elected institution of the european union , representing the citizens and businesses at union level and exercising functions of political scrutiny over the commission , and that , consequently , it decided to decline the invitation to participate by appointing members to the task force;


### 5. suggests that the introduction of a ‘red card’ instrument , enabling a legislative proposal from the commission to be withdrawn if 55 % of national parliaments raise an objection , should be discussed at the conference on the future of europe; ### deleted


### 5. suggests that the introduction of a ‘red card’ instrument , enabling a legislative proposal from the commission to be withdrawn if 55 % of national parliaments raise an objection , should be discussed at the conference on the future of europe; ### 5. suggests that the conference on the future of europe should discuss legislative proposals pertaining to strengthening the cooperation between national parliaments and the commission on legislative proposals; notes that any possible new instruments must be reflective of the principle of subsidiarity while recognising exclusive union competences;


### 6. encourages the involvement of regional parliaments with legislative powers , which under article 6 of protocol no 2 to the treaty on the functioning of the european union can be consulted by national parliaments , and supports their systematic consultation on major initiatives; ### 6. encourages the involvement of parliaments with legislative powers and supports their systematic consultation on major initiatives;


### 6. encourages the involvement of regional parliaments with legislative powers , which under article 6 of protocol no 2 to the treaty on the functioning of the european union can be consulted by national parliaments , and supports their systematic consultation on major initiatives; ### 6. points out that regions with legislative powers are the most visible embodiment of european diversity; encourages the involvement of regional parliaments with legislative powers in eu legislative initiatives and supports their systematic consultation on major initiatives; recalls that such parliaments are represented in the committee of regions and that under article 6 of protocol no 2 to the treaty on the functioning of the european union they can be consulted by national parliaments; commends that such parliaments also engage in direct interaction with the commission through the submission of opinions on various issues of interest and calls on the commission to encourage this engagement in the future; is of the opinion that giving greater importance to the concerns of regional parliaments and authorities would increase the active dimension to the subsidiarity principle as well;


### 6. emphasises the importance of the participation of national parliaments in the process of law-making at eu level; regrets the fact that in 2017 the commission received 20 % fewer reasoned opinions than in 2016 (52 reasoned opinions in 2017 compared to 65 reasoned opinions in 2016) , and that in 2018 it received only 37 reasoned opinions; observes that no proposals received more than four reasoned opinions; ### 6. emphasises the importance of the participation of national parliaments in the process of law-making at eu level and points out that the treaties provide for inter-parliamentary cooperation , giving national parliaments responsibility in scrutinising legislative and non-legislative initiatives; regrets the fact that in 2017 the commission received 20 % fewer reasoned opinions than in 2016 (52 reasoned opinions in 2017 compared to 65 reasoned opinions in 2016) , and that in 2018 it received only 37 reasoned opinions; observes that no proposals received more than four reasoned opinions;


### 6. emphasises the importance of the participation of national parliaments in the process of law-making at eu level; regrets the fact that in 2017 the commission received 20 % fewer reasoned opinions than in 2016 (52 reasoned opinions in 2017 compared to 65 reasoned opinions in 2016) , and that in 2018 it received only 37 reasoned opinions; observes that no proposals received more than four reasoned opinions; ### 6. emphasises the importance of the participation of national parliaments in the process of law-making at eu level; takes note of the fact that in 2017 the commission received 20 % fewer reasoned opinions than in 2016 (52 reasoned opinions in 2017 compared to 65 reasoned opinions in 2016) , and that in 2018 it received only 37 reasoned opinions; observes that no proposals received more than four reasoned opinions , which could be a result of improvements made by the commission and the implementation based on the findings of the task force , among other;


### 7. expresses its support to national parliaments in providing joint own-initiative opinions , such as those provided by the visegrád group countries on the future of the subsidiarity principle and parliamentary cooperation; ### 7. expresses its support to national parliaments in providing joint own-initiative opinions on the future of the subsidiarity principle and parliamentary cooperation;


### 7. notes that in 2017 , of a total number of 41 houses of national parliaments , only 19 issued reasoned opinions , and that in 2018 , that number fell to 14; ### 7. notes that in 2016 , of a total number of 41 houses of national parliaments , 26 issued reasoned opinions , which number fell to 19 in 2017 and 14 in 2018; stresses that such decrease goes hand in hand with the decrease of reasoned opinions in total;


### 8. believes that the refit platform should be expanded to widen its focus from regulatory burdens to matters of subsidiarity and proportionality; warns against the rigid application by the commission of a ‘one in , one out’ principle in the implementation of better law-making processes. ### 8. believes that the refit platform should be expanded to widen its focus from regulatory burdens to matters of subsidiarity and proportionality; welcomes the commission's commitment to introduce a 'one in , one out' principle , but recalls that this merely maintains the status-quo in legislation , and stresses the need for member states to avoid gold-plating as a first step towards stemming the tide of new regulation;


### 8. believes that the refit platform should be expanded to widen its focus from regulatory burdens to matters of subsidiarity and proportionality; warns against the rigid application by the commission of a ‘one in , one out’ principle in the implementation of better law-making processes. ### 8. believes that the refit platform should be expanded to widen its focus from regulatory burdens to matters of subsidiarity and proportionality and should increase the involvement of local and regional authorities; warns against the rigid application by the commission of a ‘one in , one out’ principle in the implementation of better law-making processes.


### — having regard to all the previous commission communications to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions on the need for better regulation in order to achieve better results for the benefit of eu citizens , ### — having regard to the commission communication to the european parliament , the european council , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions on the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality: strengthening their role in the eu's policymaking1a , and its annex ,


### — having regard to the decision of the president of the european commission of 14 november 2017 on the establishment of a task force on subsidiarity , proportionality and ‘doing less more efficiently’ (c(2017)7810) , ### — having regard to the task force on subsidiarity , proportionality and ‘doing less more efficiently’ , which presented its findings on 10th of july 2018 ,


### b. whereas the task force issued recommendations to improve the application of subsidiarity and proportionality in the work of the eu institutions and to give local and regional authorities and national parliaments a more prominent role in order to achieve ‘active subsidiarity’; ### b. whereas that task force issued recommendations to improve the application of subsidiarity and proportionality in the work of the eu institutions and to give local and regional authorities and national parliaments a more prominent role in order to achieve ‘active subsidiarity’; whereas it responded to the questions “how to better apply subsidiarity and proportionality principles within the eu institutions” , “how to better involve regional and local authorities and national parliaments in eu policymaking and implementation” and “whether there are policy areas where powers could be returned over time to member states” ,


### b. whereas the task force issued recommendations to improve the application of subsidiarity and proportionality in the work of the eu institutions and to give local and regional authorities and national parliaments a more prominent role in order to achieve ‘active subsidiarity’; ### b. whereas the task force issued recommendations , on the one hand to improve shared understanding of subsidiarity and proportionality and their practical applications to the work of the eu institutions and , on the other , to give all interested parties , in particular local and regional authorities and national parliaments a more prominent role in order to achieve ‘active subsidiarity’ , which should promote greater acceptance and understanding of union policies;


### c. whereas in its communication of 23 october 2018 entitled ‘the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality: strengthening their role in the eu’s policy making’ (com(2018)0703) , the commission set out the measures to be taken in response to the task force’s report , which included focusing on the views of local and regional authorities , looking more closely at existing legislation from the point of view of subsidiarity and proportionality , and helping national parliaments to execute their role more efficiently; ### c. whereas in its communication of 23 october 2018 entitled ‘the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality: strengthening their role in the eu’s policy making’ (com(2018)0703) , the commission reiterated the fundamental role of subsidiarity and proportionality in improving legislation and set out the measures to be taken in response to the task force’s report , which included focusing on the views of local and regional authorities , promoting shared understanding within the eu of subsidiarity and proportionality , looking more closely at existing legislation from the point of view of subsidiarity and proportionality , and helping national parliaments to execute their role more efficiently;


### d. whereas in 2018 the commission continued to apply its reinforced better regulation agenda and to integrate the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality at all stages of policy-making; whereas it made further improvements to the ‘have your say’ web portal; ### d. whereas the commission continued to apply its reinforced better regulation agenda and to integrate the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality at all stages of policy-making;


### h. whereas the current crisis has strengthened the need to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens to make sure that eu laws deliver their intended benefits while reducing unnecessary costs , particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (smes); ### h. whereas the current crisis has revealed the urgent need to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens to make sure that eu laws deliver their intended benefits while reducing unnecessary costs , particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) and micro enterprises;


### h. whereas the current crisis has strengthened the need to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens to make sure that eu laws deliver their intended benefits while reducing unnecessary costs , particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (smes); ### h. whereas the current crisis has strengthened the need to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens to make sure that eu laws deliver their intended benefits while reducing unnecessary costs , particularly for micro , small and medium-sized enterprises (smes);


### 9. emphasises that impact assessment is a key instrument to ensure that subsidiarity and proportionality are respected and to promote accountability; welcomes the fact that the two principles are part of the quality review performed by the regulatory scrutiny board; emphasises , however , that the independence of the board could be further improved; ### 9. emphasises that impact assessment , together with retrospective assessment and consultation of stakeholders , is a key instrument to ensure that subsidiarity and proportionality are respected and to promote accountability and efficiency; welcomes the fact that the two principles are part of the quality review performed by the regulatory scrutiny board; emphasises , however , that the independence of the board could be further improved;


### 11. notes that in 2017 the regulatory scrutiny board examined a total of 53 impact assessments , that in 12 cases it estimated that it was necessary to improve their analysis of subsidiarity and eu added value , and that 30 opinions contained comments on proportionality; notes that in 2018 it examined 75 impact assessments , that in 16 cases it was necessary to improve their analysis of subsidiarity and eu added value , and that 47 opinions contained remarks aimed at improving the analysis of proportionality and comparisons of policy options; underlines that in 2019 the board examined only one impact assessment; ### 11. notes that in 2017 the regulatory scrutiny board (rsb) examined a total of 53 impact assessments , and 17 separate evaluations; observes that that 43% of these impact assessments and 41% of the evaluations examined by the rsb initially received negative opinions and that for almost all impact assessments , services had to improve the reports to meet board quality standards; concludes that the quality of the original impact assessments and evaluations have to be significantly improved to save time and money as this state seems to be the norm with a rate of 28% and 27% in 2018 and a rate of 100% and 47% in 20192a;


### 12. supports the commission’s commitment to ‘ex ante evaluation’ before considering possible legislative changes; believes that the european union and the authorities of the member states should continue to work closely together to ensure better evaluation of the real impact of eu regulations on citizens , on the economy , on the structure of the society and on the environment; ### 12. supports the commission’s commitment to ‘ex ante evaluation’ before considering possible legislative changes; believes that the european union and the authorities of the member states should continue to work closely together to ensure better evaluation of the real impact of eu regulations on citizens and businesses , on the economy , on the structure of the society and on the environment;


### 14. welcome the ‘one-in , one-out’ approach based on stakeholder involvement , through which the commission aims to offset newly introduced burdens by relieving people and businesses of equivalent burdens at eu level in the same policy area; emphasises , however , that the implementation of this approach should not lead to mechanical decisions to repeal legislation or lower standards; ### 14. welcome the ‘one-in , one-out’ approach based on stakeholder involvement , through which the commission aims to offset newly introduced burdens by relieving people and businesses , especially micro-enterprises and smes , of equivalent burdens at eu level in the same policy area; emphasises , however , that the implementation of this approach should not lead to mechanical decisions to repeal legislation or lower standards and calls on the member states to ensure that 'gold plating' is avoided;


### 14. welcome the ‘one-in , one-out’ approach based on stakeholder involvement , through which the commission aims to offset newly introduced burdens by relieving people and businesses of equivalent burdens at eu level in the same policy area; emphasises , however , that the implementation of this approach should not lead to mechanical decisions to repeal legislation or lower standards; ### 14. welcomes the ‘one-in , one-out’ principle based on stakeholder involvement through which the commission aims to offset newly introduced burdens by relieving people and businesses of equivalent burdens at eu level in the same policy area; emphasises , however , that the implementation of this approach should not lead to mechanical decisions to repeal legislation or lower standards;


### 15. welcomes , in this regard , the establishment by the commission of the fit for future platform , a high-level expert group with the participation of various stakeholders , member state experts , and representatives of the committee of the regions and the european economic and social committee , which advises the commission on how to identify potentially burdensome existing eu legislation and how to simplify and modernise it , including through digitalisation; ### 15. welcomes , in this regard , the establishment of the fit for future platform by the commission , a high-level expert group with the participation of various stakeholders , member state experts , and representatives of the committee of the regions and the european economic and social committee , which advises the commission on how to identify potentially burdensome existing eu legislation and how to simplify and modernise it , including through digitalisation;


### a. whereas despite the european-level ban on its use , asbestos remains the main cause of death linked to occupational diseases , and whereas it also affects individuals outside the working environment through a continuous increase in cancers and mesothelioma linked to passive , limited exposure; ### a. whereas despite the european-level ban on its use , occupational asbestos exposure is the number one cause of mesothelioma cancer , and whereas it also affects individuals outside the working environment through a continuous increase in cancers and mesothelioma linked to passive , limited exposure;


### b. whereas the extensive use of asbestos in construction poses a threat to building users and occupants; ### b. whereas the past extensive use of asbestos in construction can still poses a threat to building users and occupants when it is friable , which leads to the release of dust or fibres into the air where they can be inhaled or ingested by people ;


### c. whereas parliament1 and the social partners2 have recognised the usefulness of public registers of asbestos presence and technical certificates as have been introduced in several eu countries; ### c. whereas some member states have developed registers of buildings containing asbestos; whereas this is a good starting point for exploring the possibility of introducing such a requirement in all member states;


### 1. calls on the commission to bring forward , on the basis of article 169(3) and article 114(1) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , a legislative proposal introducing mandatory screening for the presence of asbestos in buildings before their sale or rental and laying down minimum requirements for locating and identifying all materials containing asbestos in buildings constructed before 2005 , or the year in which the national ban on asbestos was introduced , under the following conditions: ### 1. calls on the commission to consequently bring forward an initiative on the bases of the impact assessment , which could include , on the basis of article 169(3) and article 114(1) of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , a legislative proposal for minimum requirements for screening of buildings constructed before 2005 , or the year in which the national ban on asbestos was introduced for the presence of asbestos before their sale or rental taking into consideration the following elements:


### a. the screening shall consists of a diagnosis of the presence of asbestos and must be followed by action to reduce the risk posed by any asbestos detected; ### a. the screening shall consists of a diagnosis of the presence of asbestos and should be followed by a proposal for actions to be undertaken in order to reduce the risk posed by detected asbestos;


### b. the screening shall be validated by an asbestos risk certificate detailing the areas screened and , where appropriate , the action taken to reduce the risk posed by asbestos; ### b. the screening could be validated by an asbestos risk certificate detailing the areas screened and , where appropriate , proposed actions to reduce the risk posed by asbestos;


### c. the result of the screening must be communicated to a competent national body , which shall maintain a national register of asbestos risk reduction certificates and provide advice to owners; ### c. the result of the screening should be communicated to a competent national body , which shall maintain a national register of possible asbestos risk certificates and provide advice to owners;


### e. the certificate shall be forwarded to the buyer before any sale , and made available to the lessor , as well as on request to professionals carrying out work in the building or to occupants/users. ### e. when applicable , the certificate shall be forwarded to the buyer before any sale , and made available to the lessor , as well as on request to professionals carrying out work in the building.


### 1. recalls that worldwide hundreds of millions of people are exposed to asbestos every year , despite its health risks having been known for decades; ### 1. recalls that asbestos remains one of the most significant occupational health challenges; 125 million people worldwide have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace1a; despite its health risks having been known for decades;


### 1. the development of models to detect , monitor and check asbestos in private and public buildings , land , infrastructure , logistics and piping; ### 1. the development of models to detect , monitor and check asbestos in private and public buildings , land , infrastructure (construction) , logistics and piping;


### 2. stresses the existence of different types of non-occupational exposure to asbestos , whether of para-occupational , domestic or environmental origin; ### 2. stresses the existence of different types of non-occupational exposure to asbestos , whether of para-occupational , domestic or environmental origin; in that regard , calls on the commission to update , no later than 31 december 2022 , the asbestos at work directive1a with a view to amending the existing binding occupational exposure limit value (oel) for asbestos , taking into account the latest scientific knowledge and technical developments , including an evaluation of different types of asbestos fibres and their adverse health effects , as well as to start the process for updating the list of fibroussilicates within the scope of the directive and in this context consider the inclusion of actinolite , anthophyllite , tremolite , grunerite and riebeckite as well as winchite , richterite , fluoro-edenite , and erionite , as well as an assessment of a differentiated limit value for different types of asbestos fibres;


### 2. the definition of models for monitoring asbestos fibres suspended in the air in the workplace , built-up areas and landfills , and fibres present in drinking water supplied through asbestos cement pipes; ### 2. the definition of models for monitoring asbestos fibres suspended in the air in the workplace , built-up areas and landfills;


### 2. the definition of models for monitoring asbestos fibres suspended in the air in the workplace , built-up areas and landfills , and fibres present in drinking water supplied through asbestos cement pipes; ### 2. the definition of models for monitoring asbestos fibres suspended in the air and dust containing asbestos in the workplace , built-up areas and landfills , and fibres present in drinking water supplied through asbestos cement pipes;


### 3. recalls that asbestos diseases have been observed in populations living or having lived in the vicinity of industrial sites or premises with degraded flocking; ### 3. recalls that asbestos diseases have been detected in communities living or having lived in the vicinity of industrial sites or premises with degraded flocking;


### 3. the development of information campaigns on asbestos to provide relevant information to workers , employers , owners , tenants , users of buildings and infrastructure , and citizens about the risks and legal obligations relating to asbestos; ### 3. the development of european union-wide information campaigns on asbestos to provide relevant information to workers , employers , owners , tenants , users of buildings and infrastructure , and citizens about the risks and legal obligations relating to asbestos;


### 4. recalls that a study by italian scientists has shown that ingestion of water containing asbestos fibres significantly increases the risk of gastric and colorectal cancers; ### deleted


### 4. the establishment of centres for the treatment and inerting of waste containing asbestos by providing for the phasing out of the disposal of such waste in landfills; ### 4. the establishment of centres for the treatment and inerting of waste containing asbestos thus facilitating the phasing out of the disposal of such waste in landfills;


### 5. calls on the commission to set out a european strategy for the complete elimination of asbestos; calls on all member states to adopt national action plans to implement that strategy; considers that the commission should coordinate the national action plans , in particular through the adoption of a framework directive on this matter; ### 5. calls on the commission to set out a european strategy for the complete elimination of asbestos; calls on all member states to adopt national action plans to implement that strategy; considers that the commission should coordinate the national action plans , in particular through the adoption of a framework directive on this matter; underlines in this context the need for a coherent methodology for risk assessment to ensure a union level playing field and to avoid fragmentation of the single market;


### 5. the establishment of a european framework for public and accessible asbestos registers , together with a mapping of the exact location of asbestos on public and private sites; ### 5. the establishment of a european framework for national asbestos removal strategies , including a legislative proposal for public and accessible asbestos registers , together with a mapping of the exact location of asbestos on public and private sites;


### 5. the establishment of a european framework for public and accessible asbestos registers , together with a mapping of the exact location of asbestos on public and private sites; ### 5. the establishment of a european framework for public and accessible asbestos registers , together with a mapping of the exact location of asbestos on public sites;


### 6. considers that a comprehensive renovation and asbestos removal plan for the european drinking water distribution network should be drawn up and implemented; ### deleted


### 7. stresses that unsafe working conditions for workers may expose society as a whole to risks of asbestos exposure , in particular the families of the workers concerned; ### 7. stresses that unsafe working conditions for workers may expose society as a whole to risks of asbestos exposure , in particular the families of the workers concerned; therefore calls on the member states to improve the number , frequency , and quality of their inspections. the eu and the member states should go well beyond the international labour organisation’s (ilo) minimum objective of one inspector for every 10 000 workers;


### 7. stresses that unsafe working conditions for workers may expose society as a whole to risks of asbestos exposure , in particular the families of the workers concerned; ### 7. stresses that unsafe working conditions for workers may expose society as a whole to risks of asbestos exposure , in particular the families of the workers concerned;


### 7. stresses that unsafe working conditions for workers may expose society as a whole to risks of asbestos exposure , in particular the families of the workers concerned; ### 7. stresses that unsafe labour conditions for workers may expose society as a whole to risks of asbestos exposure , in particular the families of the workers concerned;


### 3. recalls that regulating digital markets constitutes a core responsibility of the committee on internal market and consumer protection; in this context , highlights the adoption of the p2b regulation (regulation (eu) 2019/11501 ) and notes that ex ante regulatory intervention will address the gaps in ex post competition law enforcement; ### 3. recalls that regulating digital markets constitutes a core responsibility of the committee on internal market and consumer protection; in this context , highlights the adoption of the p2b regulation (regulation (eu) 2019/11501 ) and notes that ex ante regulatory intervention aims to address the gaps in ex post competition law enforcement;


### 4. highlights the importance of a few online operators acting as gatekeepers to the digital economy , including access to e-commerce markets and the consequences on freedom of choice for consumers and access to markets for companies; underlines , therefore , the need for an internal market ex ante regulatory instrument to ensure that impacted markets remain fair and competitive; looks forward to seeing this instrument in the forthcoming digital markets act proposal; ### 4. highlights the importance of a few online operators acting as gatekeepers to the digital economy , including access to e-commerce markets and the consequences on freedom of choice for consumers and access to markets for companies; in this regard particularly emphasizes that out of the 10 000 internet platforms participating in the eu digital market , the seven largest generate as much as 69% of the sector's total revenues; underlines , therefore , the need for an internal market ex ante regulatory instrument to ensure that impacted markets remain fair and competitive , without limiting the eu's ability to intervene ex-post via the enforcement of existing eu competition rules;


### 6. stresses the importance of clear measures to ensure effective enforcement and supervision of competition law at the eu level; underlines that the compliance of provisions must be reinforced with effective and proportionate penalties; ### 6. stresses the importance of clear measures to ensure effective enforcement and supervision of competition law at the eu level; underlines that the compliance of provisions must be reinforced with effective , proportionate and dissuasive penalties;


### 7. calls on the commission to ensure fair and secure access to data for all market participants; notes that it should empower consumers to control their data and provide them with additional rights in terms of data portability and interoperability in order to ensure that the single market for data is based on european values and fair competition. ### 7. calls on the commission to ensure fair and secure access to data for all market participants without prejudice to the rules laid down by the general data protection regulation; notes that it should empower consumers to control their data and provide them with additional rights in terms of data portability and interoperability in order to ensure that the single market for data is based on both , european values and european way of life as well as on fair competition.


### (1) the treaty on the functioning of the european union (‘tfeu’) provides for the establishment of an internal market and the institution of a system ensuring that competition in the internal market is not distorted. the establishment of common rules and practices in the member states relating to the development of a framework for data governance should contribute to the achievement of those objectives. ### (1) the treaty on the functioning of the european union (‘tfeu’) provides for the establishment of an internal market and the institution of a system ensuring that competition in the internal market is not distorted. the establishment of common rules and practices in the member states relating to the development of a framework for data governance should contribute to the achievement of those objectives. it should also guarantee security , geopolitical resilience , and strategic autonomy of the union.


### (2) over the last few years , digital technologies have transformed the economy and society , affecting all sectors of activity and daily life. data is at the centre of this transformation: data-driven innovation will bring enormous benefits for citizens , for example through improved personalised medicine , new mobility , and its contribution to the european green deal23 . in its data strategy24 , the commission described the vision of a common european data space , a single market for data in which data could be used irrespective of its physical location of storage in the union in compliance with applicable law. it also called for the free and safe flow of data with third countries , subject to exceptions and restrictions for public security , public order and other legitimate public policy objectives of the european union , in line with international obligations. in order to turn that vision into reality , it proposes to establish domain-specific common european data spaces , as the concrete arrangements in which data sharing and data pooling can happen. as foreseen in that strategy , such common european data spaces can cover areas such as health , mobility , manufacturing , financial services , energy , or agriculture or thematic areas , such as the european green deal or european data spaces for public administration or skills. ### (2) over the last few years , digital technologies have transformed the economy and society , affecting all sectors of activity and daily life , with a major impact including on cross-border activities. data is at the centre of this transformation: data-driven innovation will bring enormous benefits for citizens , for example through improved personalised medicine , new mobility , and its contribution to the european green deal23 . but it could also generate potential risks , without a specific intention. in its data strategy24 , the commission described the vision of a common european data space , a single market for data in which data could be used irrespective of its physical location of storage in the union in compliance with applicable law. it also called for the free and safe flow of data with third countries , subject to exceptions and restrictions for public security , public order and other legitimate public policy objectives of the european union , in line with international obligations. in order to turn that vision into reality , it proposes to establish domain-specific common european data spaces , as the concrete arrangements in which data sharing and data pooling can happen. as foreseen in that strategy , such common european data spaces can cover areas such as health , mobility , manufacturing , commerce , financial services , energy , or agriculture or thematic areas , such as the european green deal or european data spaces for public administration or skills.


### (3) it is necessary to improve the conditions for data sharing in the internal market , by creating a harmonised framework for data exchanges. sector-specific legislation can develop , adapt and propose new and complementary elements , depending on the specificities of the sector , such as the envisaged legislation on the european health data space25 and on access to vehicle data. moreover , certain sectors of the economy are already regulated by sector-specific union law that include rules relating to cross-border or union wide sharing or access to data26 . this regulation is therefore without prejudice to regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council (27 ) , and in particular the implementation of this regulation shall not prevent cross border transfers of data in accordance with chapter v of regulation (eu) 2016/679 from taking place , directive (eu) 2016/680 of the european parliament and of the council (28 ) , directive (eu) 2016/943 of the european parliament and of the council (29 ) , regulation (eu) 2018/1807 of the european parliament and of the council (30 ) , regulation (ec) no 223/2009 of the european parliament and of the council (31 ) , directive 2000/31/ec of the european parliament and of the council (32 ) , directive 2001/29/ec of the european parliament and of the council (33 ) , directive (eu) 2019/790 of the european parliament and of the council (34 ) , directive 2004/48/ec of the european parliament and of the council (35 ) , directive (eu) 2019/1024 of the european parliament and of the council (36 ) , as well as regulation 2018/858/eu of the european parliament and of the council (37 ) , directive 2010/40/eu of the european parliament and of the council (38 ) and delegated regulations adopted on its basis , and any other sector-specific union legislation that organises the access to and re-use of data. this regulation should be without prejudice to the access and use of data for the purpose of international cooperation in the context of prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties. a horizontal regime for the re-use of certain categories of protected data held by public sector bodies , the provision of data sharing services and of services based on data altruism in the union should be established. specific characteristics of different sectors may require the design of sectoral data-based systems , while building on the requirements of this regulation. where a sector-specific union legal act requires public sector bodies , providers of data sharing services or registered entities providing data altruism services to comply with specific additional technical , administrative or organisational requirements , including through an authorisation or certification regime , those provisions of that sector-specific union legal act should also apply. ### (3) it is necessary to improve the conditions for data sharing in the internal market , by creating a harmonised framework for data exchanges. sector-specific legislation can develop , adapt and propose new and complementary elements , depending on the specificities of the sector , such as the envisaged legislation on the european health data space25 and on access to vehicle data. moreover , certain sectors of the economy are already regulated by sector-specific union law that include rules relating to cross-border or union wide sharing or access to data26 . this regulation is therefore without prejudice to regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council (27 ) , and in particular the implementation of this regulation shall not prevent cross border transfers of data in accordance with chapter v of regulation (eu) 2016/679 from taking place , directive (eu) 2016/680 of the european parliament and of the council (28 ) , directive (eu) 2016/943 of the european parliament and of the council (29 ) , regulation (eu) 2018/1807 of the european parliament and of the council (30 ) , regulation (ec) no 223/2009 of the european parliament and of the council (31 ) , directive 2000/31/ec of the european parliament and of the council (32 ) , directive 2001/29/ec of the european parliament and of the council (33 ) , directive (eu) 2019/790 of the european parliament and of the council (34 ) , directive 2004/48/ec of the european parliament and of the council (35 ) , directive (eu) 2019/1024 of the european parliament and of the council (36 ) , as well as regulation 2018/858/eu of the european parliament and of the council (37 ) , directive 2010/40/eu of the european parliament and of the council (38 ) and delegated regulations adopted on its basis , and any other sector-specific union legislation that organises the access to and re-use of data. this regulation should be without prejudice to the access and use of data for the purpose of international cooperation in the context of prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties. a horizontal regime for the re-use of certain categories of protected data held by public sector bodies , the provision of data sharing services and of services based on data altruism in the union should be established. specific characteristics of different sectors may require the design of sectoral data-based systems , while building on the requirements of this regulation. where a sector-specific union legal act requires public sector bodies , providers of data sharing services or registered entities providing data altruism services to comply with specific additional technical , administrative or organisational requirements , including through an authorisation or certification regime , those provisions of that sector-specific union legal act should also apply. тhis regulation does not create a new legal basis for the processing of personal data. when personal data is referred to in this regulation , the general data protection regulation (gdpr) prevails.


### (3) it is necessary to improve the conditions for data sharing in the internal market , by creating a harmonised framework for data exchanges. sector-specific legislation can develop , adapt and propose new and complementary elements , depending on the specificities of the sector , such as the envisaged legislation on the european health data space25 and on access to vehicle data. moreover , certain sectors of the economy are already regulated by sector-specific union law that include rules relating to cross-border or union wide sharing or access to data26 . this regulation is therefore without prejudice to regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council (27 ) , and in particular the implementation of this regulation shall not prevent cross border transfers of data in accordance with chapter v of regulation (eu) 2016/679 from taking place , directive (eu) 2016/680 of the european parliament and of the council (28 ) , directive (eu) 2016/943 of the european parliament and of the council (29 ) , regulation (eu) 2018/1807 of the european parliament and of the council (30 ) , regulation (ec) no 223/2009 of the european parliament and of the council (31 ) , directive 2000/31/ec of the european parliament and of the council (32 ) , directive 2001/29/ec of the european parliament and of the council (33 ) , directive (eu) 2019/790 of the european parliament and of the council (34 ) , directive 2004/48/ec of the european parliament and of the council (35 ) , directive (eu) 2019/1024 of the european parliament and of the council (36 ) , as well as regulation 2018/858/eu of the european parliament and of the council (37 ) , directive 2010/40/eu of the european parliament and of the council (38 ) and delegated regulations adopted on its basis , and any other sector-specific union legislation that organises the access to and re-use of data. this regulation should be without prejudice to the access and use of data for the purpose of international cooperation in the context of prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties. a horizontal regime for the re-use of certain categories of protected data held by public sector bodies , the provision of data sharing services and of services based on data altruism in the union should be established. specific characteristics of different sectors may require the design of sectoral data-based systems , while building on the requirements of this regulation. where a sector-specific union legal act requires public sector bodies , providers of data sharing services or registered entities providing data altruism services to comply with specific additional technical , administrative or organisational requirements , including through an authorisation or certification regime , those provisions of that sector-specific union legal act should also apply. ### (3) it is necessary to improve the conditions for data sharing in the internal market , by creating a harmonised framework for data exchanges. sector-specific legislation can develop , adapt and propose new and complementary elements , depending on the specificities of the sector , such as the envisaged legislation on the european health data space25 and on access to vehicle data but it should respect the rules and principles defined in applicable union law. for this reason , this regulation is without prejudice to regulation (eu) 2016/679 of the european parliament and of the council26a , directive 2002/58/ec of the european parliament and the council27a and directive (eu) 2016/680 of the european parliament and of the council28a. moreover , certain sectors of the economy are already regulated by sector-specific union law that include rules relating to cross-border or union wide sharing or access to data26 . this regulation is therefore without prejudice to directive (eu) 2016/943 of the european parliament and of the council (29 ) , regulation (eu) 2018/1807 of the european parliament and of the council (30 ) , regulation (ec) no 223/2009 of the european parliament and of the council (31 ) , directive 2000/31/ec of the european parliament and of the council (32 ) , directive 2001/29/ec of the european parliament and of the council (33 ) , directive (eu) 2019/790 of the european parliament and of the council (34 ) , directive 2004/48/ec of the european parliament and of the council (35 ) , directive (eu) 2019/1024 of the european parliament and of the council (36 ) , as well as regulation 2018/858/eu of the european parliament and of the council (37 ) , directive 2010/40/eu of the european parliament and of the council (38 ) and delegated regulations adopted on its basis , and any other sector-specific union legislation that organises the access to and re-use of data. this regulation should be without prejudice to the access and use of data for the purpose of international cooperation in the context of prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties. a horizontal regime for the re-use of certain categories of protected data held by public sector bodies , the provision of data sharing services and of services based on data altruism in the union should be established. specific characteristics of different sectors may require the design of sectoral data-based systems , while building on the requirements of this regulation. where a sector-specific union legal act requires public sector bodies , providers of data sharing services or registered entities providing data altruism services to comply with specific additional technical , administrative or organisational requirements , including through an authorisation or certification regime , those provisions of that sector-specific union legal act should also apply.