### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level. ### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level , and information on the steps taken by the commission to work with the icao to find a globally binding mechanism to increase the sustainability of aviation fuels and air transport as a whole. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level.


### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level. ### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , measures to mitigate climate effects of non-co2 emissions (i.e. cirrus clouds of contrails) , other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level.


### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level. ### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level. by 2038 the commission shall present a revision of annex i in accordance with the aforementioned report.


### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level. ### by 31 december 2025 , the commission shall conduct a comprehensive impact assessment investigating the effect of all fit for 55 proposals , where this regulation is an integral part of , including analysis on the union's competitiveness , including hub transfer , risk of mobility reduction , cost effectiveness of greenhouse gas emissions reductions , total rise of costs and fares , investment needs and total additional number of jobs lost or severely transformed before applying assumptions on potential new job creation.following its results , the commission shall determine whether it is justified to revise this regulation , and , where appropriate , it shall submit a legislative proposal for that purpose in order to reach global greenhouse gas emissions reduction and preserve a level playing field.


### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level. ### by 1 january 2028 and every five years thereafter , the commission services shall present a report to the european parliament and the council , on co2-reductions achieved , on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the union , including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this regulation to other energy sources , and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the renewable energy directive , the possible revision of the minimum shares in article 4 and annex i , and the level of administrative fines. the report shall include information , where available , on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at icao level. the report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels , including with regards to the reduction of non-co2 emissions. the report may consider if this regulation should be amended and , options for amendments , where appropriate , in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at icao level.


### from 1 january 2025 , a minimum share of 2% of saf; ### from 1 january 2025 , a minimum share of 2% of saf; of which a minimum share of 0 ,03 % of synthetic fuels;


### from 1 january 2025 , a minimum share of 2% of saf; ### from 1 january 2025 , a minimum share of 5 % of saf of which a maximum of 0 ,325 mtoe of biofuels produced from part b , annex ix of directive (eu) 2018/2001 and a minimum share of 0 ,04 % of synthetic aviation fuels;


### from 1 january 2030 , a minimum share of 5% of saf , of which a minimum share of 0.7% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2030 , a minimum share of 10% of saf;


### from 1 january 2030 , a minimum share of 5% of saf , of which a minimum share of 0.7% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2030 , a minimum share of 10 % of saf , of which a maximum of 0 ,325 mtoe of biofuels produced from part b , annex ix of the directive (eu) 2018/2001 and a minimum share of 2 % of synthetic aviation fuels;


### from 1 january 2030 , a minimum share of 5% of saf , of which a minimum share of 0.7% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2030 , a minimum share of 5% of saf ,


### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 20% of saf , of which a minimum share of 5% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 20% of saf ,


### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 20% of saf , of which a minimum share of 5% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 25 % of saf , of which a maximum of 0 ,325 mtoe of biofuels produced from part b , annex ix of directive (eu) 2018/2001 and a minimum share of 5 % of synthetic aviation fuels;


### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 20% of saf , of which a minimum share of 5% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2035 , a minimum share of 20 % of saf;


### from 1 january 2040 , a minimum share of 32% of saf , of which a minimum share of 8% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2040 , a minimum share of 32% of saf ,


### from 1 january 2040 , a minimum share of 32% of saf , of which a minimum share of 8% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2040 , a minimum share of 32 % of saf;


### from 1 january 2040 , a minimum share of 32% of saf , of which a minimum share of 8% of synthetic aviation fuels; ### from 1 january 2040 , a minimum share of 40 % of saf , of which a minimum share of 14 % of synthetic aviation fuels;


### from 1 january 2045 , a minimum volume share of 38% of saf , of which a minimum share of 11% of synthetic aviation fuels. ### from 1 january 2045 , a minimum volume share of 38% of saf ,


### from 1 january 2045 , a minimum volume share of 38% of saf , of which a minimum share of 11% of synthetic aviation fuels. ### from 1 january 2045 , a minimum volume share of 38 % of saf.


### from 1 january 2045 , a minimum volume share of 38% of saf , of which a minimum share of 11% of synthetic aviation fuels. ### from 1 january 2045 , a minimum volume share of 63 % of saf , of which a minimum share of 33 % of synthetic aviation fuels.


### from 1 january 2050 , a minimum volume share of 63% of saf , of which a minimum share of 28% of synthetic aviation fuels ### from 1 january 2050 , a minimum volume share of 63% of saf ,


### from 1 january 2050 , a minimum volume share of 63% of saf , of which a minimum share of 28% of synthetic aviation fuels ### from 1 january 2050 , a minimum volume share of 63 % of saf.


### from 1 january 2050 , a minimum volume share of 63% of saf , of which a minimum share of 28% of synthetic aviation fuels ### from 1 january 2050 , a minimum volume share of 75 % of saf , of which a minimum share of 53 % of synthetic aviation fuels


### the amount of sustainable aviation fuel purchased by aircraft operators at union level in aggregate , for use on flights departing from a union airport , and by union airport; ### the amount of sustainable aviation fuel purchased by aircraft operators at union level in aggregate , for use on flights departing from a union airport , and by union airport covered by this regulation;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s adoption of the fit for 55 package in july 2021 and the upcoming negotiations that will help to deliver the sustainable and smart mobility strategy; reiterates the need for sufficient funding for the strategy’s priorities , in particular the reduction of carbon emissions , connected and automated multimodal mobility , and enhanced transport safety and security; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s adoption of the fit for 55 package in july 2021 and the upcoming negotiations that will help to deliver the sustainable and smart mobility strategy; reiterates the need for sufficient funding for the strategy’s priorities , in particular the reduction of carbon emissions , promoting the use of duly certified sustainable aviation fuels (saf) under the supervision of an eu body like the european union aviation safety agency (easa) , connected and automated multimodal mobility , and enhanced transport safety and security;


### 1. points to the economic recovery in 2021 and expected further growth in 2022; notes nonetheless uncertainty in the economic outlook , in the light of factors such as supply chain disruption , high energy prices , rising inflation and the continuing covid-19 pandemic; recalls therefore that the 2023 union budget will play an important role in strengthening the union economy , ensuring that no one is left behind , and in fostering economic , social and territorial cohesion; ### 1. points to the economic recovery in 2021 and expected further growth in 2022; notes nonetheless uncertainty in the economic outlook , in the light of factors such as supply chain disruption , high energy prices , rising inflation and the continuing covid-19 pandemic; recalls therefore that the 2023 union budget will play an important role in strengthening the union economy , ensuring that no one is left behind , and in fostering economic , social and territorial cohesion as one of the cornerstones of the recovery;


### 1. underlines that a gender perspective should be integrated in the budgetary cycle and in all eu programmes; ### 1. underlines that a gender perspective should be integrated in the budgetary cycle and in eu programmes when relevant; recalls in that direction the recommendations of the european court of auditors 2021 report regarding the importance of the contribution of the eu budget to achieving gender equality;


### 1. underlines the importance of ensuring sufficient funding to contribute to the twin transitions towards climate neutrality by 2050 and to shape europe’s digital decade; recalls that 2023 will be the last year of next generation eu (ngeu); emphasises that the commission should ensure that the entire amount earmarked under ngeu for the digital and green transitions is put to use; ### 1. underlines the importance of ensuring sustainable funding to contribute to the twin transitions towards climate neutrality by 2050 and to shape europe’s digital decade; recalls that 2023 will be the last year of next generation eu (ngeu); emphasises that the commission should ensure that the entire amount earmarked under ngeu for the digital and green transitions is put to use;


### 1. recalls the need to encourage generational renewal in the agricultural sector by facilitating the takeover of farms by young people and women; ### 1. recalls the need to encourage , promote and financially support generational renewal in the agricultural sector by facilitating the takeover of farms by young people and women;


### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt a future-oriented budget that matches the union’s political priorities , ensuring a stronger health union , making a success of the green and digital transitions and fostering the recovery , including increased support for smes , promoting the rule of law and its application , contributing to greater opportunities for young people throughout the union , and ensuring a stronger europe; ### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt a future-oriented budget that matches the union’s political priorities , ensuring a stronger health union , making a success of the green and digital transitions and fostering the recovery , rebuilding european long term competitiveness , including increased support for smes , promoting the rule of law and its application , contributing to greater opportunities for young people throughout the union , and ensuring a stronger europe; notes , however , that even with ambitious funding , the available funds will not be unlimited; emphasises therefore the need for prioritisation among the 2023 budget expenditures;


### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt a future-oriented budget that matches the union’s political priorities , ensuring a stronger health union , making a success of the green and digital transitions and fostering the recovery , including increased support for smes , promoting the rule of law and its application , contributing to greater opportunities for young people throughout the union , and ensuring a stronger europe; ### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt a future-oriented and sustainable budget that matches the union’s political priorities , ensuring a stronger health union , making a success of the green and digital transitions and fostering the recovery , including increased and targeted support for smes , promoting the rule of law and its application , contributing to greater opportunities for young people throughout the union , and ensuring a stronger europe; highlights that a responsible fiscal management today is crucial for empowering future generations to set their own policy agenda tomorrow;


### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt a future-oriented budget that matches the union’s political priorities , ensuring a stronger health union , making a success of the green and digital transitions and fostering the recovery , including increased support for smes , promoting the rule of law and its application , contributing to greater opportunities for young people throughout the union , and ensuring a stronger europe; ### 2. commits therefore to working to adopt a future-oriented budget that matches the union’s political priorities will enable the union to boost investments and tackle unemployment , ensuring a stronger health union , enhancing research and innovation making a success of the green and digital transitions , including increased support for smes , promoting the rule of law and its application , contributing to greater opportunities for young people throughout the union , and ensuring a stronger europe especially in the context of geopolitical challenges;


### 2. stresses the need for systematic collection , reporting and evaluation of gender-disaggregated data; calls for the inclusion of requirements to systematically collect and report this data in upcoming legislative proposals for eu funding programmes; ### 2. stresses the need for systematic collection , reporting and evaluation of gender-disaggregated data; calls for the inclusion of requirements to systematically collect and report this data in upcoming legislative proposals for eu funding programmes , taking into account that the gender equality strategy2020-2025 stresses in various of its aspects the need for adequate data collection , followed by the related commitments of the european commission within it;


### 2. calls for the full use of article 15(3) of the financial regulation in order to allocate all available decommitments to horizon europe; warns against the frontloading of funds , especially in view of the fact that 2023 is the last year of ngeu; ### 2. calls for the full use of article 15(3) of the financial regulation in order to allocate all available decommitments to horizon europe; considers that when distributing those resources special consideration should be given to the joint undertakings , which operate in sectors like aviation , digital , microelectronics , health , energy , circular economy that are crucial to achieve union's ecological and economic targets and contribute to a balanced a socio-economic recovery; notes that reuse decommitments on top of the spending agreed in the mff agreement , will constitute fresh funding which could support new policy objectives; warns against the frontloading of funds , especially in view of the fact that 2023 is the last year of ngeu;


### 2. stresses the importance of funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector through the horizon europe budget , european innovation partnerships (eips) , pilot projects , preparatory actions and the introduction of assisted evolution technologies; ### 2. stresses the importance of funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector through the horizon europe budget , european innovation partnerships (eips) , pilot projects , preparatory actions and the introduction of assisted evolution technologies; in this regard , highlights the need for farmers to be provided with technical assistance for the implementation of new technologies;


### 3. welcomes the priority given to union health policy and highlights in that connection the eu4health programme and cluster health in horizon europe; notes that the budget for preparedness activities by the health emergency response authority is drawn from those programmes and from the union civil protection mechanism , and expresses deep concern that this could compromise the attainment of other important health objectives; stresses the need to ensure adequate funding for the beating cancer plan; ### 3. welcomes the priority given to union health policy and highlights in that connection the eu4health programme and cluster health in horizon europe; notes that the budget for preparedness activities by the health emergency response authority is drawn from those programmes and from the union civil protection mechanism , and expresses deep concern that this could compromise the attainment of other important health objectives; stresses the need to ensure adequate funding for the beating cancer plan with a strong focus on actions delivering tangible results for the citizens , for example the european cancer imaging initiative or anti-hpv vaccination program;


### 3. recalls the inclusion of gender mainstreaming as a horizontal principle within the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (mff); welcomes the commission’s commitment to develop a methodology to measure gender-relevant expenditure and its ongoing assessment of gender-related data collection; expects parliament to be consulted before the publication of this assessment in the commission’s annual management and performance report; recalls that the gender action plan (gap) iii and the citizens , equality , rights and values programme (cerv) have gender-related spending targets; expects the commission to fully implement its commitments and to report specifically on this to the budgetary authority; ### 3. recalls the inclusion of gender mainstreaming as a horizontal principle within the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (mff); welcomes the commission’s commitment to develop a methodology to measure gender-relevant expenditure and its ongoing assessment of gender-related data collection; expects parliament to be consulted throughout the process of assessment of the commission’s annual management and performance report; recalls that the gender action plan (gap) iii and the citizens , equality , rights and values programme (cerv) have gender-related spending targets and reminds the importance of adequate and dedicated financial resources for the programmes and funds aimed at preventing and combating gender-based violence to react on its increase during the covid-19crisis; expects the commission to fully implement its commitments and to report specifically on this to the budgetary authority;


### 3. welcome the commission’s new initiatives in the domains of space , healthcare , microchips and global resilience , but underlines that they should be financed with additional resources and not at the expense of existing critical programmes such as copernicus , horizon europe , the connecting europe facility and digital europe , among others; ### 3. welcome the commission’s new initiatives in the domains of space , healthcare , microchips and global resilience , but underlines that they should be financed with additional eu-own resources and not at the expense of existing critical programmes such as copernicus , horizon europe , the connecting europe facility and digital europe , among others;


### 3. welcomes the european union’s efforts to accelerate the digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas; ### 3. welcomes the european union’s efforts to accelerate the digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas and urges the commission to identify additional sources of financial support for farmers with a view to ensuring a fair and balanced transition in the digitalisation of the agricultural sector;


### 4. recognises the importance of other union programmes , including the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , in providing investment in health measures and infrastructure and stresses the need for synergies between those activities and eu4health; recalls also the importance of steady implementation and access to technical assistance for member states with low administrative capacity; emphasises that the decentralised health agencies should be adequately funded; ### 4. recognises the importance of other union programmes , including the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , in providing investment in health measures and infrastructure and stresses the need for synergies between those programmes and other eu funded programmes , including eu4health; recalls also the importance of steady implementation and access to technical assistance for member states with low administrative capacity; emphasises that the decentralised health agencies should be adequately funded;


### 4. recognises the importance of other union programmes , including the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , in providing investment in health measures and infrastructure and stresses the need for synergies between those activities and eu4health; recalls also the importance of steady implementation and access to technical assistance for member states with low administrative capacity; emphasises that the decentralised health agencies should be adequately funded; ### 4. recognises the importance of other union programmes , including the exceptional recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , in providing investment in health measures and infrastructure and stresses the need for synergies between those activities and eu4health; recalls also the importance of steady implementation and access to technical assistance for member states with low administrative capacity; emphasises that the decentralised health agencies should be adequately funded;


### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism; ### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism; insists that the success of the green deal will depend on its financing and calls for the union’s funding instruments to be deployed with priority in the regions and areas which will be most affected by the green transition;


### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism; ### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union; stresses in particular the need to provide adequate financial resources to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism;


### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism; ### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive public and private investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener , more resilient and competitive union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism;


### 5. calls on the commission to encourage vertical integration projects in order to fully implement the ‘farm to fork’ model and promote knowledge and consumption of foods from the mediterranean diet; ### 5. calls on the commission to encourage and financially support vertical integration projects in order to implement effectively the ‘farm to fork’ model and to promote and foster knowledge and consumption of sustainable foods and those from the mediterranean diet;


### 6. stresses the need for investment in research and innovation in green technologies and processes , including with a view to giving the union a competitive edge in the future net-zero economy , and highlights horizon europe in that context; considers that the union must make full use of the connecting europe facility (cef) to modernise and connect its transport and energy infrastructure; ### 6. stresses the need for investment in research and innovation including green technologies and processes , with a view to giving the union a competitive edge in the future net-zero economy , and highlights the importance of horizon europe in that context; considers that adequate support for the smes is essential to upgrade their role in research and innovation; considers that the union must make full use of the connecting europe facility (cef) to modernise and connect its transport and energy infrastructure , strengthen eu strategic autonomy , including eu space programmes;


### 6. reiterates that women have been disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of mitigating growing inequalities , in particular though recovery and resilience plans and cohesion policy , and by ensuring gender-equal digitalisation; ### 6. reiterates that women have been disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of mitigating growing inequalities , in particular though recovery and resilience plans and cohesion policy , and by ensuring gender-equal digitalisation; stresses in that direction the importance of promoting digital education and the knowledge of digital technologies , thus of the consideration of the gender dimension in the digitalisation policies of the european union;


### 6. calls for sufficient funding and staffing for eu agencies , and in particular for the european institute of innovation and technology , the eu agency for the space programme and the eu agency for the cooperation of energy regulators. ### 6. calls for sustainable funding for eu agencies , and in particular for the european institute of innovation and technology , the eu agency for the space programme and the eu agency for the cooperation of energy regulators. before creating new posts the commission should assess to what extend qualified human resources are already available.


### 6. stresses that agriculture played a strategic role in food supply during the pandemic , and calls on the commission to defend european food sovereignty and reduce dependence on non-eu countries; ### 6. stresses that agriculture played a strategic role in food supply during the pandemic , and calls on the commission to defend european food sovereignty and reduce dependence on non-eu countries; stresses that , in the case of imports from third countries , the commission must ensure that imported products comply with quality standards in order to guarantee food security for european consumers;


### 7. recalls the need for sufficient resources for programmes supporting climate action and environmental protection , such as life , and looks forward to reinforcements for the european environment agency , as promised by the commission during conciliation for the 2022 budget; ### 7. recalls the need for sufficient resources for programmes supporting climate action and environmental protection , such as life , and looks forward to reinforcements for the european environment agency , as committed by the commission during conciliation for the 2022 budget;


### 7. stresses the importance of suitable funding for preventing and combating gender-based violence within daphne; calls on the commission to increase budget allocation to civil society organisations that promote women’s rights in europe and beyond , including sexual and reproductive health and rights; ### 7. stresses the importance of suitable funding for preventing and combating gender-based violence within daphne; which is dedicated to preventing and combatting gender based violence and violence against children; calls on the commission to increase budget allocation for all stakeholders beneficiaries , including as well the civil society organisations for example working with the victims of gender based violence , stressing the focus on gender based cyberviolence;


### 8. considers it essential to union competitiveness to further digitalise the economy and the public sector; believes that a successful digital transition requires research and innovation efforts under horizon europe , significant investment in digital infrastructure through cef-digital , and support in areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through the digital europe programme; points to the need to tackle the digital skills gap by promoting advanced digital skills; ### 8. considers it essential to union competitiveness to further digitalise the economy and the public sector; believes that a successful digital transition requires research and innovation efforts under horizon europe , significant investment in digital infrastructure through cef-digital , and support in areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through the digital europe programme; points to the need to tackle the digital skills gap by promoting advanced digital skills and inclusive learning; highlights the importance of ensuring sufficient funding and synergies between eu programmes to create conditions for the market uptake of breakthrough technologies and innovations , and enable europe’s economy and public sector to be at the forefront of the digital transition and competitiveness;


### 8. considers it essential to union competitiveness to further digitalise the economy and the public sector; believes that a successful digital transition requires research and innovation efforts under horizon europe , significant investment in digital infrastructure through cef-digital , and support in areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through the digital europe programme; points to the need to tackle the digital skills gap by promoting advanced digital skills; ### 8. considers it essential to union competitiveness to further digitalise the economy and the public sector; believes that a successful digital transition requires research and innovation efforts under horizon europe , significant investment in digital infrastructure through cef-digital , and support in areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity and eu high performance computing through the digital europe programme; points to the need to tackle the digital skills gap by promoting advanced digital skills;


### 8. considers it essential to union competitiveness to further digitalise the economy and the public sector; believes that a successful digital transition requires research and innovation efforts under horizon europe , significant investment in digital infrastructure through cef-digital , and support in areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through the digital europe programme; points to the need to tackle the digital skills gap by promoting advanced digital skills; ### 8. considers it essential to union competitiveness to further digitalise the economy and the public sector; believes that a successful digital transition requires substantial research and innovation efforts under horizon europe , significant investment in digital infrastructure through cef-digital , and support in areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through the digital europe programme; points to the need to tackle the digital skills gap by promoting advanced digital skills;


### 8. reiterates the request for separate dedicated budget lines in the cerv specifically targeting measures related to gender-based violence , as well as gender equality and gender mainstreaming; reiterates that this should be the practice for all programmes including goals related to gender equality. ### 8. reiterates the request for separate dedicated budget lines in the cerv specifically targeting measures related to gender-based violence , as well as gender equality and gender mainstreaming; reiterates that this should be the practice for all relevant programmes including goals related to gender equality.


### 8. calls on the commission to encourage varietal conversion plans in regions already affected by pathogens; ### 8. calls on the commission to encourage varietal conversion plans in regions already affected by pathogens and to make financial support and free technical assistance available to farmers for this;


### 9. recognises the contribution of union funding programmes to the economic recovery , and in particular to supporting smes; in that connection , highlights investeu , and its sme window as well as the possibility under the programme for smes negatively affected by the pandemic to receive capital support; highlights the need for sufficient funding for the single market programme; ### 9. recognises the contribution of union funding programmes to the economic recovery , and in particular to supporting smes; in that connection , highlights investeu , and its sme window as well as the possibility under the programme for smes negatively affected by the pandemic to receive capital support; highlights the need for sufficient funding for the single market programme to boost competitiveness , promote entrepreneurship , improve access to markets and effectively support small businesses;


### 9. recognises the contribution of union funding programmes to the economic recovery , and in particular to supporting smes; in that connection , highlights investeu , and its sme window as well as the possibility under the programme for smes negatively affected by the pandemic to receive capital support; highlights the need for sufficient funding for the single market programme; ### 9. recognises the contribution of union funding programmes to the economic recovery , and in particular to supporting smes; recalls that smes remain the backbone of the european economy and continue to play a vital role in job and growth creation; in that connection , highlights potential of the investeu , and its sme window , providing capital support for smes negatively affected by the pandemic; highlights the need for sufficient funding for the single market programme;


### 10. considers it essential for the union’s credibility to ensure the proper use of union funds and to take all steps to protect the union’s financial interests; emphasises the clear link between respect for the rule of law and efficient implementation of the union budget in accordance with the principles of sound financial management; considers that regulation (eu , euratom) 2020/2092 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget should be applied immediately and in full; believes that adequate resources should be made available to union bodies in this field , such as the european public prosecutor’s office , olaf , or eurojust; ### 10. considers it essential for the union’s credibility to ensure the proper use of union funds and to take all steps to protect the union’s financial interests; emphasises the clear link between respect for the rule of law and efficient implementation of the union budget in accordance with the principles of sound financial management; considers that regulation (eu , euratom) 2020/2092 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget should be applied immediately and in full , as repeatedly requested by the european parliament; believes that increased resources should be made available to union bodies in this field , such as the european public prosecutor’s office , olaf , or eurojust. particularly in view of their increasing tasks , including in the monitoring and control of rrf expenditure;


### 11. emphasises that the rule of law protects the other fundamental values on which the union is founded and is intrinsically linked to respect for democracy and fundamental rights; highlights the importance of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme in sustaining and further developing open , rights-based , democratic , equal and inclusive societies; ### 11. emphasises that the rule of law protects the other fundamental values on which the union is founded and is intrinsically linked to respect for democracy and fundamental rights; highlights the importance of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme as a tool to protect and promote rights and values as enshrined in the eu treaties and the charter of fundamental rights and in sustaining and further developing open , rights-based , democratic , equal and inclusive societies based on the rule of law; points out that the justice programme includes a specific objective aimed to promote juridical training and rule of law culture;


### 12. recognises that the covid-19 crisis has had a severe negative impact on young people and has led to lost opportunities and diminished prospects; believes strongly that the 2023 budget should include a focus on youth , building on the momentum of the 2022 european year of youth; highlights the importance of erasmus+ , which should become more inclusive , offering greater opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds; ### 12. recognises that the covid-19 crisis has had a severe negative impact on young people and has led to lost opportunities and diminished prospects; believes strongly that the 2023 budget should include a focus on youth , building on the momentum of the 2022 european year of youth; highlights the importance of erasmus+ and underlines the extreme relevance of increasing financial resources for that specific eu programme , whose success in broadening education , training and job opportunities across the union is undisputable , which should become more inclusive , offering greater opportunities also to people from disadvantaged backgrounds;


### 12. recognises that the covid-19 crisis has had a severe negative impact on young people and has led to lost opportunities and diminished prospects; believes strongly that the 2023 budget should include a focus on youth , building on the momentum of the 2022 european year of youth; highlights the importance of erasmus+ , which should become more inclusive , offering greater opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds; ### 12. recognises that the covid-19 crisis has had a severe negative impact on young people and has led to lost opportunities and diminished prospects; believes strongly that the 2023 budget should include a focus on youth , building on the momentum of the 2022 european year of youth; stresses that erasmus+ is a flagship programme of the union that is widely known among its citizens and has delivered tangible results and should therefore become more inclusive , especially offering greater opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds;


### 12. recognises that the covid-19 crisis has had a severe negative impact on young people and has led to lost opportunities and diminished prospects; believes strongly that the 2023 budget should include a focus on youth , building on the momentum of the 2022 european year of youth; highlights the importance of erasmus+ , which should become more inclusive , offering greater opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds; ### 12. recognises that the covid-19 crisis has had a severe negative impact on young people and has led to lost opportunities and diminished prospects; believes strongly that the 2023 budget should include a focus on youth , building on the momentum of the 2022 european year of youth; highlights the importance of erasmus+ and erasmus for young entrepreneurs , which should become more inclusive , offering greater opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds;


### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy and promoting legal migration and integration , in line with union values and international commitments; ### 15. expects asylum and migration to remain high on the eu’s agenda; highlights that member states will continue to require financial support for the reception , registration and examination of asylum applications , as well as for returns and relocation; stresses , therefore , the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy , in line with union laws , fundamental rights and international commitments; calls for more funding to be directed towards coordination with transit countries and countries of origin of irregular migration with the aim of controlling and stopping human trafficking and human smuggling;


### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy and promoting legal migration and integration , in line with union values and international commitments; ### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to strengthen and develop the european asylum system , including its external dimensions , and legal migration , promoting integration and social inclusion , contribute to countering irregular migration and enhancing effective , safe and dignified return and readmission , including effective reintegration in third countries , and enhancing the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility , in line with union values and international commitments;


### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy and promoting legal migration and integration , in line with union values and international commitments; ### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy and promoting legal migration and integration , in line with union values and international commitments; calls furthermore to ensure adequate funding to the internal security fund in order to strengthen border control and border management systems and to prevent illegal migration , including state-sponsored;


### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy and promoting legal migration and integration , in line with union values and international commitments; ### 15. highlights the need to secure adequate funding for the asylum , migration and integration fund , with a view to ensuring proper implementation of asylum policy and promoting legal migration and integration , in line with union values and international commitments and without disproportionally over-burdening some member states;


### 16. stresses that the union requires sufficient resources to respond to major crises in its neighbourhood and throughout the world , whilst recalling that the ceiling of heading 6 is already too low and should be revised in the future; points to the need to provide continued support for refugees in turkey and the wider region and to respond to the developments in afghanistan , whilst reiterating that the union budget should not be the sole source of funding; stresses the importance of the humanitarian aid programme; ### 16. stresses that the union requires sufficient resources to respond to major crises in its neighbourhood and throughout the world , whilst recalling that the ceiling of heading 6 is already too low and the revision of the current mff will be indispensable; underlines the need to closely monitor the eu external borders situation , especially with belarus , current developments in ukraine provoked by russia’s aggressive actions and guaranty adequate funding to address geopolitical consequences of that crisis’s; provide continued support for refugees in turkey and the wider region and to respond to the developments in afghanistan , whilst reiterating that the union budget should not be the sole source of funding; stresses the importance of the humanitarian aid programme;


### 16. stresses that the union requires sufficient resources to respond to major crises in its neighbourhood and throughout the world , whilst recalling that the ceiling of heading 6 is already too low and should be revised in the future; points to the need to provide continued support for refugees in turkey and the wider region and to respond to the developments in afghanistan , whilst reiterating that the union budget should not be the sole source of funding; stresses the importance of the humanitarian aid programme; ### 16. stresses that the union requires sufficient resources to respond to major crises in its neighbourhood and throughout the world; points to the need to provide continued help for refugees on the ground , whilst reiterating that the union budget should not be the sole source of funding; stresses the importance of the humanitarian aid programme;


### 17. recalls the solution found with regard to the solidarity and emergency aid reserve (sear) as part of the 2022 budget; reiterates its view that the union should have sufficient means to react to unexpected developments and insists that the sear be increased so that the needs of its component parts are met on a sustainable basis over the mff period; ### 17. recalls the solution found with regard to the solidarity and emergency aid reserve (sear) as part of the 2022 budget; reiterates its view that the union should have sufficient means to react to unexpected developments and insists that the sear be increased within the mff revision so that the needs of its component parts are met on a sustainable basis over the mff period;


### 18. considers that the latest surge in covid-19 infections is a further demonstration that more should be done to vaccinate the whole world; recalls the agreement between the three institutions as part of the 2022 budget to review the evolution of the pandemic response by the end of june 2022 , notably with regard to international vaccinations , and to take any necessary action; ### 18. considers that the latest surge in covid-19 infections is a further demonstration that more should be done to vaccinate the whole world; recalls the agreement between the three institutions as part of the 2022 budget to review the evolution of the pandemic response by the end of june 2022 , notably with regard to international vaccinations , and to take any necessary action without further delay;


### 18. considers that the latest surge in covid-19 infections is a further demonstration that more should be done to vaccinate the whole world; recalls the agreement between the three institutions as part of the 2022 budget to review the evolution of the pandemic response by the end of june 2022 , notably with regard to international vaccinations , and to take any necessary action; ### 18. considers that the latest surge in covid-19 infections is a further demonstration that more should be done to vaccinate in the eu and whole world; recalls the agreement between the three institutions as part of the 2022 budget to review the evolution of the pandemic response by the end of june 2022 , notably with regard to international vaccinations , and to take any necessary action;


### 19. emphasises the need for adequate financial support for union security and defence , including through the european defence fund and to improve military mobility; considers that such efforts would increase the union’s strategic autonomy and strengthen the competitiveness of the european defence industry; ### 19. emphasises growing need for adequate financial support for union security and defence , including through the european defence fund and improve military mobility in order to strengthen the eus stability in the neighbourhood and beyond , deal with new hybrid and cyber threats; considers that such efforts would increase the union’s strategic autonomy and strengthen the competitiveness of the european defence industry;


### 19. emphasises the need for adequate financial support for union security and defence , including through the european defence fund and to improve military mobility; considers that such efforts would increase the union’s strategic autonomy and strengthen the competitiveness of the european defence industry; ### 19. emphasises the need for sustainable financial support for union security and defence , including through the european defence fund and to improve military mobility; considers that such efforts would increase the union’s strategic autonomy and strengthen the competitiveness of the european defence industry;


### 20. recalls that the financing costs for the eu recovery instrument (euri) are to be borne by the union budget and should be underpinned by necessary and timely appropriations; stresses that the financial envelopes of expenditure programmes should not be used to manage the unpredictability of euri financing costs; expects the decisions of the budgetary authority to reinforce such programmes – including by using margins made available where euri financing costs are lower than expected – to be fully and strictly observed; ### 20. recalls that the financing costs for the eu recovery instrument (euri) are to be borne by the union budget and should be underpinned by necessary and timely appropriations; stresses that the financial envelopes of expenditure programmes should not be used to manage the unpredictability of euri financing costs; expects the decisions of the budgetary authority to reinforce such programmes – including by using margins made available where euri financing costs are lower than expected – to be fully and strictly observed; recalls a joint statement by the european parliament , the council and the commission on the financial cost of the euri in 2022 agreed on 15 november 2021 during the conciliation period;


### 21. recalls that the union institutions agreed on a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources to ensure repayment of the recovery plan; considers that moving forward with this package is of the utmost importance; urges , therefore , the council to respect the agreed timing; ### 21. recalls that the union institutions agreed in the iia on a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources to ensure repayment of the recovery plan; considers that moving forward with this financial package based on new source of revenues from the eu emission trading ets , eu carbon border adjustment mechanism cbam and reform of international corporate taxation framework is of the utmost importance; urges , therefore , the council to respect the agreed timing and to made necessary progress within the basket proposed by the commission on 22 december 2021;


### 25. recalls the essential work carried out by decentralised agencies; considers that agencies must be properly staffed and adequately resourced so that they can perform their tasks; ### 25. recalls the essential work carried out by decentralised agencies; considers that agencies must be properly staffed and adequately resourced so that they can perform their tasks; reminds that agencies tasks evolve in line with policy priorities and stresses that new responsibilities must be accompanied by fresh resources;


### 25. recalls the essential work carried out by decentralised agencies; considers that agencies must be properly staffed and adequately resourced so that they can perform their tasks; ### 25. recalls the proper work carried out by decentralised agencies; considers that agencies must be financed sustainably. before creating new posts in those agencies the commission should assess to what extend qualified human resources and infrastructure are already available.


### 26. considers that the 2023 budget should contain sufficient payment appropriations , including to ensure that the union budget provides the necessary economic stimulus; emphasises that it is necessary to accelerate programme implementation to avoid an accumulation of payments in the second half of the mff period; ### 26. considers that the 2023 budget should contain sufficient level of payment appropriations , for both the new programmes and the completion of past ones , including to ensure that the union budget provides the necessary economic stimulus; drawing lessons from the past frameworks , emphasises that it is necessary to accelerate programme implementation to avoid the backlog of payments in the second half of the mff period;


### 4. notes that the report of the court of auditors (the ‘court’s report’) on the joint undertaking’s annual accounts finds the 2021 annual accounts to present fairly , in all material respects , the financial position of the joint undertaking at 31 december 2021 , the results of its operations , its cash flows , and the changes in net assets for the year then ended , in accordance with its financial regulation and with accounting rules adopted by the commission’s accounting officer; notes , furthermore , that the underlying transactions to the accounts are legal and regular in all material respects; ### 4. welcomes that the report of the court of auditors (the ‘court’s report’) on the joint undertaking’s annual accounts finds the 2021 annual accounts to present fairly , in all material respects , the financial position of the joint undertaking at 31 december 2021 , the results of its operations , its cash flows , and the changes in net assets for the year then ended , in accordance with its financial regulation and with accounting rules adopted by the commission’s accounting officer and that the underlying transactions to the accounts are legal and regular in all material respects;


### 7. notes that the implementation rate for the joint undertaking’s 2021 payment budget available for horizon 2020 projects was 93 %.; notes that the joint undertaking had almost no 2021 operational commitment appropriations as it had finished its last call for proposal by the end of 2020; ### 7. highlights that the implementation rate for the joint undertaking’s 2021 payment budget available for horizon 2020 projects was 93 % and that the joint undertaking had almost no 2021 operational commitment appropriations as it had finished its last call for proposal by the end of 2020;


### 1. notes , from the court’s report , that single european sky atm research 3 joint undertaking , as a tripartite joint undertaking , implements – in addition to the eu budget and private members’ contributions – contributions from eurocontrol of around eur 500 million for horizon europe activities; notes , however , that as the commission did not consider the eurocontrol contributions in its productivity model , the resulting lower productivity ratio for the joint undertaking cannot be directly compared to the ratio of the other joint undertakings; ### 1. points out that single european sky atm research 3 joint undertaking , as a tripartite joint undertaking , implements – in addition to the eu budget and private members’ contributions – contributions from eurocontrol of around eur 500 million for horizon europe activities and that as the commission did not consider the eurocontrol contributions in its productivity model , the resulting lower productivity ratio for the joint undertaking cannot be directly compared to the ratio of the other joint undertakings;


### 2. notes that the joint undertaking (as have others) reported that after the internal budget and resource planning process , their management had not been included in the negotiation process between the parent dg and dg budg and that they also reported that they were insufficiently informed about the commission’s productivity model , used to determine the human resources for implementing their programmes under the new mff , and about the basis for capping staff numbers , despite an increased budget to be implemented; ### 2. regrets that the joint undertaking (as have others) reported that after the internal budget and resource planning process , their management had not been included in the negotiation process between the parent dg and dg budg and that they also reported that they were insufficiently informed about the commission’s productivity model , used to determine the human resources for implementing their programmes under the new mff , and about the basis for capping staff numbers , despite an increased budget to be implemented;


### 8. notes that the joint undertaking met all of its key policy and operational objectives in 2021 as outlined in the single programming document for 2021 to 2023 (2021–2023 spd); ### 8. welcomes that the joint undertaking met all of its key policy and operational objectives in 2021 as outlined in the single programming document for 2021 to 2023 (2021–2023 spd);


### 9. notes that the joint undertaking , in the context of covid 19 crisis and its financial impact on the joint undertaking’s members , has put in place a series of budgetary measures aiming to provide the members and the aviation sector with immediate cash-flow support; ### 9. appreciates that the joint undertaking , in the context of covid 19 crisis and its financial impact on the joint undertaking’s members , has put in place a series of budgetary measures aiming to provide the members and the aviation sector with immediate cash-flow support;


### 12. notes that all procedures were carried out in compliance with the sesar joint undertaking’s financial rules to ensure respect for transparency , fair competition among suppliers and the most efficient use of the joint undertaking’s funds; ### 12. welcomes that all procedures were carried out in compliance with the sesar joint undertaking’s financial rules to ensure respect for transparency , fair competition among suppliers and the most efficient use of the joint undertaking’s funds;


### 13. notes that. in 2021 , the adoption by the joint undertaking of e-tendering and e-submission; notes , in addition , that in order to manage and ensure the timely implementation of procurement activities to support its objectives , the sesar joint undertaking continued to use a contract action planning tool to record all of the procurement/ contract activities; notes , moreover , that this file is updated on a weekly basis in coordination with operational initiating agents (oias) and the corporate management team; ### 13. highlights that in 2021 , the adoption by the joint undertaking of e-tendering and e-submission and that in order to manage and ensure the timely implementation of procurement activities to support its objectives , the sesar joint undertaking continued to use a contract action planning tool to record all of the procurement/ contract activities; notes , moreover , that this file is updated on a weekly basis in coordination with operational initiating agents (oias) and the corporate management team;


### 16. notes that the effective allocation of staff resources also remained a priority for the sesar joint undertaking during 2021; notes that efforts were focused on the professional and career development of its staff , in addition to ensuring that allocated staff resources were used in the most economic , efficient and effective way; ### 16. points out that the effective allocation of staff resources also remained a priority for the sesar joint undertaking during 2021 and that efforts were focused on the professional and career development of its staff , in addition to ensuring that allocated staff resources were used in the most economic , efficient and effective way;


### 19. notes , from the annual activity report. that the decrease in the error rates in 2021 could be due , among other reasons , to the beneficiaries’ increased knowledge of the eligibility rules and the inherent learning curve , as well as to the results of the communication campaigns , targeted webinars and training , addressed in particular to newcomers and smes; ### 19. acknowledges that the decrease in the error rates in 2021 could be due , among other reasons , to the beneficiaries’ increased knowledge of the eligibility rules and the inherent learning curve , as well as to the results of the communication campaigns , targeted webinars and training , addressed in particular to newcomers and smes;


### 23. notes , from the annual activity report , that an anti-fraud implementation report for 2021 was submitted to the executive director in q1 2022 , providing an overview of the anti-fraud activities that were carried out by the joint undertaking in 2021 , notes that it notably describes specific training sessions that were set up in the field of ethics and anti-fraud in q4 2021 , covering fraud definitions , red flags , reporting of serious irregularities , conflicts of interest , outside activities , gifts and favours , the early detection and exclusion system database , double funding , and plagiarism; ### 23. highlights that an anti-fraud implementation report for 2021 was submitted to the executive director in q1 2022 , providing an overview of the anti-fraud activities that were carried out by the joint undertaking in 2021 and that it notably describes specific training sessions that were set up in the field of ethics and anti-fraud in q4 2021 , covering fraud definitions , red flags , reporting of serious irregularities , conflicts of interest , outside activities , gifts and favours , the early detection and exclusion system database , double funding , and plagiarism;


### 28. notes that to address the court’s recommendations and underlying risks , the sesar joint undertaking set up a detailed action plan , which the ias confirmed is suitable; notes that the joint undertaking expects to implement all actions by the year-end of 2022. ### 28. welcomes that to address the court’s recommendations and underlying risks , the sesar joint undertaking set up a detailed action plan , which the ias confirmed is suitable and that the joint undertaking expects to implement all actions by the year-end of 2022.


### 3. welcomes the agency’s continued implementation of its 2020-2024 strategy that will enable it to fulfil its maritime surveillance , safety and security tasks while contributing efficiently to the union’s digital and environmental priorities; welcomes in particular the agency’s publication - with the european environment agency - of the first european maritime transport environmental report , collecting verified information on the environmental footprint of shipping activities; ### 3. welcomes the agency’s continued implementation of its 2020-2024 strategy that will enable it to fulfil its maritime surveillance , safety and security tasks while contributing efficiently to the union’s digital and environmental priorities; welcomes in particular the agency’s publication - with the european environment agency - of the first european maritime transport environmental report , collecting verified information on the environmental footprint of shipping activities; recalls in this matter that all future climate and environmental measures have to be based on throughout impact assessment and global approach on emission reduction via imo is crucial;


### 6. commends the fact that the agency continues to be a key partner to the commission and member states when it comes to developing maritime safety standards , the digitalisation and simplification of eu shipping; also salutes the technical and operational assistance the agency provides; ### 6. commends the fact that the agency continues to be a key partner to the commission and member states when it comes to developing maritime safety standards , the digitalisation and simplification of eu shipping; also salutes the technical and operational assistance the agency provides; highlights in this regard the new alternative energy systems for ships and autonomous systems , multi-dimensional safety aspects of electrical systems related to shore side electricity;


### 30. notes that the pandemic fast-tracked the integration in the agency of a series of tools and methods to enable work to continue remotely , from live broadcasting to virtual reality technology to remote auditing techniques; notes , moreover , that staff dealing with functions directly affected by the covid-19 travel restrictions , such as expert and mission reimbursements , was temporarily assigned to perform other duties and to cover for absences of staff; notes , furthermore , that a number of new identified risks and opportunities related to this major health crisis were identified and included in the updated risk registers; ### 30. notes that the pandemic fast-tracked the integration in the agency of a series of tools and methods to enable work to continue remotely , from live broadcasting to virtual reality technology to remote auditing techniques; encourages the agency to make use of the lessons learned regarding remote and hybrid working methods , in order to better recognize meetings and tasks that are more efficient to be held and performed remotely than in-person in the future; notes , moreover , that staff dealing with functions directly affected by the covid-19 travel restrictions , such as expert and mission reimbursements , was temporarily assigned to perform other duties and to cover for absences of staff; notes , furthermore , that a number of new identified risks and opportunities related to this major health crisis were identified and included in the updated risk registers;


### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions , improve energy security , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate energy poverty , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement. ### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions , improve energy security , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate energy poverty , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. in particular , it should be highlighted that women have a strategic role to play in the development of sustainable and ecologically sound consumption and production patterns and their empowerment is a reinforcement of the european competitiveness , given the untapped female resource potential to boost the european economy. the directive should help reduce the gender gap in the energy sector , integrate women in the emerging technologies jobs market , promote women entrepreneurship , increase chances to generate those skills and competences that are demanded by the green and digital transition and bring more women and girls into the steam careers , and in particular in the area of engineering. that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and with the global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement , and also contributes to the achievement of all relevant sustainable development goals , with particular attention to sdg 5 , sdg 7 and sdg 13.


### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions , improve energy security , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate energy poverty , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement. ### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions and pressure on natural resources , improve energy security , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate existing energy poverty whilst preventing its further spread , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement.


### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions , improve energy security , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate energy poverty , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement. ### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving cost-effective energy efficiency solutions throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions , improve energy security , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate energy poverty , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement.


### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions , improve energy security , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate energy poverty , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement. ### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions , improve energy security , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate energy poverty , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. in tandem with a strategy to increase production of low-carbon energy , that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement.


### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions , improve energy security , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate energy poverty , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement. ### (10) the higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost-effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand , such as the transport , water and agriculture sectors. improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain , including energy generation , transmission , distribution and end-use , will benefit the environment , improve air quality and public health , reduce ghg emissions , improve energy security by reducing dependence on energy imports from outside the union , cut energy costs for households and companies , help alleviate energy poverty , and lead to increased competitiveness , more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy , thus improving citizens' quality of life. that complies with the union commitments made in the framework of the energy union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 paris agreement.


### (11) this directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. the energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors , going beyond the energy system , at all levels , including in the financial sector. energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy , planning and investment decisions , when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. while the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations , objectives and principles , they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. the commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. that should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the union , in particular for citizens and businesses. implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty. ### (11) energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions , while acknowledging that supply-side solutions in the current geopolitical context is the most urgent priority for the union. this directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. the energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors , going beyond the energy system , at all levels , including in the financial sector , without prejudice to other legal obligations , objectives and principles. that should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the union , in particular for citizens and businesses. implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty.


### (11) this directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. the energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors , going beyond the energy system , at all levels , including in the financial sector. energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy , planning and investment decisions , when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. while the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations , objectives and principles , they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. the commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. that should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the union , in particular for citizens and businesses. implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty. ### (11) this directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. the energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors , going beyond the energy system , at all levels , including in the financial sector. cost efficient energy efficiency alternatives solutions that are technically , economically and environmentally adequate should be considered before taking a decision in policy , planning and investment decisions , when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. while the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations , objectives and principles , they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. the commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. that should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the union , in particular for citizens and businesses. implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty.


### (11) this directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. the energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors , going beyond the energy system , at all levels , including in the financial sector. energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy , planning and investment decisions , when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. while the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations , objectives and principles , they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. the commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. that should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the union , in particular for citizens and businesses. implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty. ### (11) this directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. the energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors , going beyond the energy system , at all levels , including in the financial sector. energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy , planning and investment decisions , when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. while the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations , objectives and principles , they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. the commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. energy efficiency improvements need to be made only whenever they are more cost-effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. that should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the union , in particular for citizens and businesses. implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty.


### (12) energy efficiency should be recognised as a crucial element and a priority consideration in future investment decisions on the union's energy infrastructure. the energy efficiency first principle should be applied taking primarily the system efficiency approach and societal perspective into consideration. consequently , it should help increase the efficiency of individual end-use sectors and of the whole energy system. application of the principle should also support investments in energy-efficient solutions contributing to environmental objectives listed in regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council50 . ### (12) energy efficiency should be recognised as a crucial element and a priority consideration in future investment decisions on the union's energy infrastructure. the energy efficiency first principle should be applied taking primarily the security of supply , system efficiency approach and societal perspective into consideration. consequently , it should help increase the efficiency of individual end-use sectors and of the whole energy system. application of the principle should also support investments in energy-efficient solutions contributing to environmental objectives listed in regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council50 .


### (12) energy efficiency should be recognised as a crucial element and a priority consideration in future investment decisions on the union's energy infrastructure. the energy efficiency first principle should be applied taking primarily the system efficiency approach and societal perspective into consideration. consequently , it should help increase the efficiency of individual end-use sectors and of the whole energy system. application of the principle should also support investments in energy-efficient solutions contributing to environmental objectives listed in regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council50 . ### (12) energy efficiency should be recognised as a crucial element in future investment decisions on the union's energy infrastructure. the energy efficiency first principle should be applied taking primarily the system efficiency approach and societal perspective into consideration. consequently , it should help increase the efficiency of individual end-use sectors and of the whole energy system. application of the principle should also support investments in energy-efficient solutions contributing to environmental objectives listed in regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council50 .


### (12) energy efficiency should be recognised as a crucial element and a priority consideration in future investment decisions on the union's energy infrastructure. the energy efficiency first principle should be applied taking primarily the system efficiency approach and societal perspective into consideration. consequently , it should help increase the efficiency of individual end-use sectors and of the whole energy system. application of the principle should also support investments in energy-efficient solutions contributing to environmental objectives listed in regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council50 . ### (12) energy efficiency should be recognised as a crucial element and a priority consideration in future investment decisions on the union's energy infrastructure. the energy efficiency first principle should be applied taking primarily the system efficiency approach as well as the societal and health perspective into consideration. consequently , it should help increase the efficiency of individual end-use sectors and of the whole energy system as well as delivering multiple benefits such as security of supply , economic and health benefits. application of the principle should also support investments in energy-efficient solutions contributing to environmental objectives listed in regulation (eu) 2020/852 of the european parliament and of the council50 .


### (17) low and medium income households , vulnerable customers , including final users , people facing or risking energy poverty and people living in social housing should benefit from the application of the energy efficiency first principle. energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households or to alleviate energy poverty. a holistic approach in policy making and in implementing policies and measures requires member states to ensure that other policies and measures have no adverse effect on these individuals and households. ### (17) low and medium income households , vulnerable customers , including final users , people facing or risking energy poverty and people living in social housing should benefit and must not be directly or indirectly harmed from the application of the energy efficiency first principle such as through increased utility bills , including in the short and medium term. energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households or to alleviate energy poverty. a holistic approach in policy making and in implementing policies and measures requires member states to ensure that other policies and measures have no adverse effect , including in short-term , on these individuals and households.