### 1. the authority may require selected obliged entities and natural or legal persons belonging to them , and third parties to whom the selected obliged entities have outsourced operational functions or activities and natural or legal persons affiliated to them , to provide all information that is necessary in order to carry out the tasks conferred on it by this regulation. ### 1. the authority may require selected obliged entities and natural or legal persons belonging to them , and third parties to whom the selected obliged entities have outsourced operational functions or activities and natural or legal persons affiliated to them , to provide all information that is necessary in order to carry out the tasks conferred on it by this regulation and applicable union law.


### 1. the authority may require selected obliged entities and natural or legal persons belonging to them , and third parties to whom the selected obliged entities have outsourced operational functions or activities and natural or legal persons affiliated to them , to provide all information that is necessary in order to carry out the tasks conferred on it by this regulation. ### 1. the authority may require selected obliged entities and legal persons belonging to them , and third parties to whom the selected obliged entities have outsourced operational functions or activities and legal persons affiliated to them , to provide all information that is necessary in order to carry out the tasks conferred on it by this regulation.


### 8. the authority shall refer matters for criminal prosecution to the relevant national authorities where , in carrying out its duties under this regulation , it finds that there are serious indications of the possible existence of facts liable to constitute criminal offences. in addition , the authority shall refrain from imposing administrative pecuniary sanctions or periodic penalty payments where a prior acquittal or conviction arising from identical facts , or from facts which are substantially the same , has acquired the force of res judicata as the result of criminal proceedings under national law. ### 8. the authority shall refer matters for criminal prosecution to the relevant national authorities where , in carrying out its duties under this regulation , it finds that there are serious indications of the possible existence of facts liable to constitute criminal offences. when two or more member states are involved in facts liable to constitute criminal offences , the authority shall consider sharing this information with europol. in addition , the authority shall refrain from imposing administrative pecuniary sanctions or periodic penalty payments where a prior acquittal or conviction arising from identical facts , or from facts which are substantially the same , has acquired the force of res judicata as the result of criminal proceedings under national law.


### the court of justice of the european union shall have unlimited jurisdiction to review decisions of the authority imposing an administrative pecuniary sanction or a periodic penalty payment. it may annul , reduce or increase the fine or periodic penalty payment imposed. ### the court of justice of the european union shall have unlimited jurisdiction to review decisions of the authority imposing an administrative pecuniary sanction or a periodic penalty payment. it may annul , reduce or increase the fine or periodic penalty payment imposed , as well as order compensation.


### 1. where , pursuant to article 25 of [op please insert the next number to the amld , com(2021)423] , a fiu of a member state identifies a potential need to conduct a joint analysis with one or several fius in other member states , it shall notify the authority thereof. the authority shall inform the fius in all the relevant member states and invite them to take part in the joint analysis within five days of the initial notification. to this end , the authority shall use secured channels of communication. the fius in all the relevant member states shall consider taking part in the joint analysis. the authority shall ensure that the joint analysis is launched within 20 days of the initial notification. ### 1. where , pursuant to article 25 of [op please insert the next number to the amld , com(2021)423] , a fiu of a member state identifies a potential need to conduct a joint analysis with one or several fius in other member states , it shall notify the authority thereof. the authority may also propose itself the initiation of joint analyses. the authority shall inform the fius in all the relevant member states and europol and invite them to take part in the joint analysis within five days of the initial notification. to this end , the authority shall use secured channels of communication. the fius in all the relevant member states and europol shall consider taking part in the joint analysis. the authority shall ensure that the joint analysis is launched within 20 days of the initial notification.


### 2. any fiu that declines to participate in the conduct of the joint analysis shall provide the reasons thereof in writing to the authority , within five days of the receipt of the invitation. the authority shall provide such explanation without delay to the fiu having identified the need for a joint analysis. ### 2. any fiu that declines to participate in the conduct of the joint analysis shall provide the reasons thereof in writing to the authority , within five days of the receipt of the invitation. in case the proposal to initiate a joint analysis originated from an fiu , the authority shall provide such explanation without delay to the fiu having identified the need for a joint analysis.


### 3. upon explicit consent of the fius participating in the joint analysis , the staff of the authority supporting the joint analysis shall be granted access to all the data pertaining to the subject-matter of the joint analysis and shall be able to process those data. ### 3. apart from an explicit and duly motivated objection from the side of the fius participating in the joint analysis , the staff of the authority supporting the joint analysis shall be granted access to all the data pertaining to the subject-matter of the joint analysis and shall be able to process those data. the same principle would apply when europol would also be given access to part or all of the data.


### 2. the fius that participated or were otherwise involved in one or more joint analyses may provide their feedback on the conduct of the analysis , including feedback on the operational support provided by the authority in the process of the joint analysis , as well as feedback on the outcome of the analysis working methods and arrangements in place , the tools available and the coordination between the participating fius. the feedback may be labelled as confidential , in which case it will not be shared with other fius. ### 2. the fius that participated or were otherwise involved in one or more joint analyses as well as europol may provide their feedback on the conduct of the analysis , including feedback on the operational support provided by the authority in the process of the joint analysis , as well as feedback on the outcome of the analysis working methods and arrangements in place , the tools available and the coordination between the participating fius. the feedback may be labelled as confidential , in which case it will not be shared with other fius.


### 1. the fiu of each member state may delegate one staff member to the authority. the national fiu delegate shall have his or her regular place of work at the seat of the authority. ### 1. the fiu of each member state shall delegate one staff member to the authority. the national fiu delegate shall have his or her regular place of work at the seat of the authority.


### 2. the authority shall ensure uninterrupted functioning of the fiu.net and keep it and up to date. where necessary to support or strengthen the exchange of information and cooperation between the fius and based on the needs of fius , the authority shall design and implement , or otherwise make available , upgraded or additional functionalities of fiu.net. ### 2. the authority shall ensure uninterrupted functioning of the fiu.net and keep it and up to date. where necessary to support or strengthen the exchange of information and cooperation between the fius and other entities authorized to have access to fiu.net and based on the needs of fius , the authority shall design and implement , or otherwise make available , upgraded or additional functionalities of fiu.net.


### 2. the authority shall , where appropriate , conduct open public consultations regarding the guidelines and recommendations which it issues and analyse the related potential costs and benefits of issuing such guidelines and recommendations. those consultations and analyses shall be proportionate in relation to the scope , nature and impact of the guidelines or recommendations. where the authority does not conduct open public consultations , the authority shall provide its reasons. ### 2. the authority shall , where appropriate , conduct open public consultations regarding the guidelines and recommendations which it issues and analyse the related potential costs and benefits of issuing such guidelines and recommendations. those consultations and analyses shall be proportionate in relation to the scope , nature and impact of the guidelines or recommendations. where the authority does not conduct open public consultations , the authority shall provide its reasons. the authority will also , when relevant , consult other eu institutions , offices , bodies and agencies involved in the aml/cft framework to produce such guidelines and recommendations.


### if required by that guideline or recommendation , obliged entities shall report , in a clear and detailed way , whether they comply with that guideline or recommendation. ### if required by that guideline or recommendation , obliged entities shall report , in a clear and detailed way , whether they comply with that guideline or recommendation and , in case of non-compliance , they should provide reasons thereof.


### 2. the request referred to in paragraph 1 may include a public consultation or a technical analysis. ### 2. the request referred to in paragraph 1 may include a public consultation or a technical analysis and may also involve the consultation of other eu institutions , offices , bodies and agencies involved in the aml/cft framework.


### 4. the general board may decide to admit observers. in particular , the general board in fiu composition shall admit as an observer a representative of olaf , europol , eurojust and the eppo to meetings when matters fall under their respective mandates. the general board in supervisory composition shall admit a representative nominated by the supervisory board of the european central bank and a representative of each of the european supervisory authorities , where matters within the scope of their respective mandates are discussed. ### 4. the general board may decide to admit observers. in particular , the general board in fiu composition shall admit as an observer a representative of olaf , eurojust and the eppo to meetings when matters fall under their respective mandates. the general board in supervisory composition shall admit a representative nominated by the supervisory board of the european central bank and a representative of each of the european supervisory authorities , where matters within the scope of their respective mandates are discussed. the general board in both compositions may also decide to invite relevant domestic and international organisations and members of the academia of recognised standing to its meetings on an ad-hoc basis.


### the general board , on its own initiative or at the request of the chair of the authority , may establish internal committees for specific tasks attributed to it. the general board may provide for the delegation of certain clearly defined tasks and decisions to internal committees , to the executive board or to the chair. the general board may revoke such delegation at any time. ### the general board , on its own initiative or at the request of the chair of the authority , may establish internal committees for specific tasks attributed to it. the general board may provide for the delegation of certain clearly defined tasks and decisions to internal committees , to the executive board or to the chair. the general board may revoke such delegation at any time. all decisions of the internal committees shall have to be endorsed by the general board in order to be valid.


### 2. if the chair of the authority no longer fulfils the conditions required for the performance of his or her duties or has been guilty of serious misconduct , the council may , following a proposal by the general board in either composition , adopt an implementing decision to remove the chair of the authority from office. the council shall act by qualified majority. ### 2. if the chair of the authority no longer fulfils the conditions required for the performance of his or her duties or has been guilty of serious misconduct , the council may , following a proposal by the general board in either composition , and after consultation of the european parliament , adopt an implementing decision to remove the chair of the authority from office. the council shall act by qualified majority.


### 3. should the chair resign or be unable to attend to his or her duties for any other reason , the functions of the chair shall be performed by the vice-chair. ### 3. should the chair resign , be dismissed or leave his/her position for any reason , the position shall immediately be filled in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraph 1.


### 1. the chair of the authority shall represent the authority and shall be responsible for preparing the work of the general board and the executive board , including setting the agenda , convening and chairing all the meetings and tabling items for decision. ### 1. the chair of the authority shall represent the authority and shall be responsible for preparing the work of the general board and the executive board , including setting the agenda , convening and chairing all the meetings and tabling items for decision. the chair of the authority may delegate his/her tasks relating to representation to the vice-chair or to a member of the executive board.


### 1. the executive director shall be in charge of the day-to-day management of the authority and shall aim to ensure gender balance within the authority. in particular , the executive director shall be responsible for: ### 1. the executive director shall be in charge of the day-to-day management of the authority and shall aim to ensure gender and geographical balance within the authority. in particular , the executive director shall be responsible for:


### 2. the authority shall submit on an annual basis to the european parliament , to the council , and to the commission a report on the execution of the tasks conferred on it by this regulation , including information on the planned evolution of the structure and amount of the supervisory fees referred to in article 66. the chair of the authority shall present that report in public to the european parliament. ### 2. the authority shall submit on an annual basis to the european parliament , to the council , and to the commission a report on the execution of the tasks conferred on it by this regulation , including information on the planned evolution of the structure and amount of the supervisory fees referred to in article 66 , the outcome of joint analyses , the issuing and implementation of guidelines and recommendations and the measures on access to documents in application of regulation (ec) no 1049/2001. the chair of the authority shall present that report in public to the european parliament.


### 2. when drafting guidelines and recommendations in accordance with article 43 , having a significant impact on the protection of personal data , the authority shall closely cooperate with the european data protection board established by regulation (eu) 2016/679 to avoid duplication , inconsistencies and legal uncertainty in the sphere of data protection. ### 2. when drafting guidelines and recommendations in accordance with article 43 , having a significant impact on the protection of personal data , the authority shall closely cooperate with the european data protection board established by regulation (eu) 2016/679 , with special attention to avoiding duplication , inconsistencies and legal uncertainty in the sphere of data protection.


### where relevant for the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in sections 3 and 6 of chapter ii , the authority may participate in existing cooperation arrangements established in one or across several member states by supervisory authorities or fius , where such arrangements involve , inter alia , cooperation and information exchange between the aforementioned authorities and selected obliged entities. participation of the authority shall be subject to consent of the relevant national authority that has established such arrangement. ### where relevant for the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in sections 3 and 6 of chapter ii , the authority may participate in existing cooperation arrangements established in one or across several member states by supervisory authorities , fius or other eu institutions , offices , bodies and agencies involved in the aml/cft framework , where such arrangements involve , inter alia , cooperation and information exchange between the aforementioned authorities and selected obliged entities. in case of national partnerships , participation of the authority shall be subject to consent of the relevant national authority that has established such arrangement. the authority shall also participate at an appropriate level in partnerships established across multiple member states.


### 1. the authority may conclude working arrangements with union institutions , union decentralised agencies and other union bodies , acting in the field of law enforcement and judicial cooperation. those working arrangements may be of a strategic or technical nature , and shall in particular aim to facilitate cooperation and the exchange of information between the parties thereto. the working arrangements shall neither form the basis for allowing the exchange of personal data nor shall bind the union or its member states. ### 1. the authority shall conclude working arrangements with union institutions , union decentralised agencies and other union bodies , acting in the field of law enforcement and judicial cooperation. those working arrangements may be of a strategic or technical nature , and shall in particular aim to facilitate cooperation and the exchange of information between the parties thereto. regarding the coordination and support mechanism for eu fius of the authority , the working arrangements shall ensure the mutual involvement in strategic projects carried out by the fiu coordination and support mechanism and other union bodies involved in the aml/cft framework , in particular europol. with the exception of the working arrangement with europol , the working arrangements shall not form the basis for allowing the exchange of personal data. the working arrangements shall not bind the union or its member states.


### 2. the authority shall establish and maintain a close relationship with olaf , europol , eurojust , and the eppo. to that end , the authority shall conclude separate working arrangements with olaf , europol , eurojust , and the eppo setting out the details of their cooperation. the relationship shall aim in particular to ensure the exchange of strategic information and trends in relation to money laundering and terrorist financing threats facing the union. ### 2. the authority shall establish and maintain a close relationship with olaf , europol , eurojust , and the eppo. to that end , the authority shall conclude separate working arrangements with olaf , europol , eurojust , and the eppo setting out the details of their cooperation. with the exception of the working arrangement with europol , which shall cover operational and strategic information , the relationship shall aim in particular to ensure the exchange of strategic information and trends in relation to money laundering and terrorist financing threats facing the union.


### 1. in order to achieve the objectives set out in this regulation , and without prejudice to the respective competences of the member states and the union institutions , the authority may develop contacts and enter into administrative arrangements with aml/cft authorities in third countries that have regulatory , supervisory and fiu-related competences in the field of anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing as well as with international organisations and third-country administrations. those arrangements shall not create legal obligations in respect of the union and its member states nor shall they prevent member states and their competent authorities from concluding bilateral arrangements with those third countries. ### 1. in order to achieve the objectives set out in this regulation , and without prejudice to the respective competences of the member states and the union institutions , bodies agencies and offices , the authority may develop contacts and enter into administrative arrangements with aml/cft authorities in third countries that have regulatory , supervisory and fiu-related competences in the field of anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing as well as with international organisations and third-country administrations. those arrangements shall not create legal obligations in respect of the union and its member states nor shall they prevent member states and their competent authorities from concluding bilateral arrangements with those third countries.


### 3. in cases where the interaction of several union public authorities and fius with third country authorities concerns matters falling within the scope of the authority’s tasks as defined in article 5 , the authority shall have a leading role in facilitating such interaction where necessary. this role of the authority shall be without prejudice to the regular interactions by competent authorities with third-country authorities. ### 3. in cases where the interaction of several union public authorities and fius with third country authorities concerns matters falling within the scope of the authority’s tasks as defined in article 5 , the authority shall have coordinating role in facilitating such interaction where necessary , in close cooperation with other eu institutions , offices , bodies and agencies involved in the aml/cft framework that have regular interactions with third-country authorities. this role of the authority shall be without prejudice to the regular interactions by competent authorities with third-country authorities.


### 5. the executive board shall adopt practical measures for applying regulation (ec) no 1049/2001 and the rules regarding disclosure of information relating to supervisory procedures. ### 5. the executive board shall adopt practical measures for applying regulation (ec) no 1049/2001 and the rules regarding disclosure of information relating to supervisory procedures. the authority shall include in its annual report foreseen in article 72 a detailed section on the implementation of the regulation for the preceding year.


### 1. by 31 december 2029 , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall assess the authority’s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location(s) , in accordance with the commission's guidelines. the evaluation shall , in particular , address: ### 1. by 31 december 2028 , and every five years thereafter , the commission shall assess the authority’s performance in relation to its objectives , mandate , tasks and location(s) , in accordance with the commission's guidelines. the evaluation shall , in particular , address:


### the impact of the activities related to support and coordination of fius , and in particular the coordination of the joint analyses of cross-border activities and transactions conducted by fius; ### the impact of the activities related to support and coordination of fius , and in particular the coordination of the joint analyses of cross-border activities and transactions conducted by fius and the successful follow up to those joint analyses in preventing and combating ml and tf;


### (3) therefore , a european authority for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism , the anti-money laundering authority (‘the authority’) should be established. the creation of this new authority is crucial to ensure efficient and adequate supervision of obliged entities having high inherent money laundering/terrorist financing (ml/tf) risk , strengthening common supervisory approaches for non-selected obliged entities and facilitating joint analyses and cooperation between financial investigation units (fius). ### (3) therefore , a european authority for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism , the anti-money laundering authority (‘the authority’) should be established. the creation of this new authority is crucial to ensure efficient and adequate supervision of obliged entities that pose a high risk , particularly with regard to money laundering/terrorist financing (ml/tf) risk , strengthening common supervisory approaches for non-selected obliged entities and facilitating joint analyses and cooperation between financial investigation units (fius).


### 3. where the authority obtains information directly from the natural or legal persons referred to in paragraph 1 , it shall make that information available to the financial supervisor concerned. ### 3. where the authority obtains information directly from the legal persons referred to in paragraph 1 , it shall make that information available to the financial supervisor concerned.


### (2) the persons referred to in article 16 shall be subject to investigations launched on the basis of a decision of the authority. when a person obstructs the conduct of the investigation , the financial supervisor of the member state where the relevant premises are located shall provide , in compliance with national law , the necessary assistance , including facilitating the access by the authority to the business premises of the legal persons referred to in article 16 , so that the rights listed in paragraph 1 of this article can be exercised. ### (2) the persons referred to in article 16 shall be subject to investigations launched on the basis of a decision of the authority , to the extent that such investigations are necessary to comply with the requirements of this regulation. when a person obstructs the conduct of the investigation , the financial supervisor of the member state where the relevant premises are located shall provide , in compliance with national law , the necessary assistance , including facilitating the access by the authority to the business premises of the legal persons referred to in article 16 , so that the rights listed in paragraph 1 of this article can be exercised.


### (1) in the digital age , information and communication technology is a cornerstone in an open , efficient and independent union administration. evolving technology and increased complexity and interconnectedness of digital systems amplify cybersecurity risks making the union administration more vulnerable to cyber threats and incidents , which ultimately poses threats to the administration’s business continuity and capacity to secure its data. while increased use of cloud services , ubiquitous use of it , high digitalisation , remote work and evolving technology and connectivity are nowadays core features of all activities of the union administration entities , digital resilience is not yet sufficiently built in. ### (1) in the digital age , information and communication technology is a cornerstone in an open , efficient and independent union administration. evolving technology and increased complexity and interconnectedness of digital systems amplify cybersecurity risks making the union administration more vulnerable to cyber threats and incidents , which ultimately poses threats to the administration’s business continuity and capacity to secure its data. while increased use of cloud services , the ubiquitous use of information and communication technology ('ict') , high digitalisation , remote work and evolving technology and connectivity are nowadays core features of all activities of the union administration entities , digital resilience is not yet sufficiently built in.


### (3) the union institutions , bodies and agencies’ it environments have interdependencies , integrated data flows and their users collaborate closely. this interconnection means that any disruption , even when initially confined to one union institution , body or agency , can have cascading effects more broadly , potentially resulting in far-reaching and long-lasting negative impacts on the others. in addition , certain institutions , bodies and agencies’ it environments are connected with member states’ it environments , causing an incident in one union entity to pose a risk to the cybersecurity of member states’ it environments and vice versa. ### (3) the union institutions , bodies and agencies’ ict environments have interdependencies , integrated data flows and their users collaborate closely. this interconnection means that any disruption , even when initially confined to one union institution , body or agency , can have cascading effects more broadly , potentially resulting in far-reaching and long-lasting negative impacts on the others. in addition , certain institutions , bodies and agencies’ ict environments are connected with member states’ ict environments , causing an incident in one union entity to pose a risk to the cybersecurity of member states’ ict environments and vice versa.


### (5) to avoid an excessively regressive impact on contributions from the emissions trading , a maximum contribution should be established for eligible member states. for the period from 2023 to 2027 , member states are eligible if the gross national income per capita , measured in purchasing power standard and calculated on the basis of union figures for 2020 is below 90% of the eu average. for the period from 2028 to 2030 , the gross national income per capita in 2025 should be used. the maximum contribution should be established by comparing member states’ shares in the total emission trading based own resource with the shares of those member states in the union gross national income. a minimum contribution should be established for all member states if their share of the total amount of ets-based own resources is lower than 75% of their share in the union gross national income. ### (5) to avoid an excessively regressive impact on contributions from the emissions trading , a maximum contribution should be established for eligible member states until 2030. for the period from 2023 to 2027 , member states are eligible if the gross national income per capita , measured in purchasing power standard and calculated on the basis of union figures for 2020 is below 90% of the eu average. for the period from 2028 to 2030 , the gross national income per capita in 2025 should be used. the cap on the maximum contribution should be phased out progressively and established by comparing member states’ shares in the total emission trading based own resource with the shares of those member states in the union gross national income. a minimum contribution should be established until 2030 for all member states if their share of the total amount of ets-based own resources is lower than 75% of their share in the union gross national income.


### (7) in october 2021 , the organisation for economic co-operation and development and the g20 inclusive framework on base erosion and profit shifting reached an agreement on the allocation to participating market jurisdictions of 25% of residual profits of large multinational enterprises above the profitability threshold of 10% (‘oecd/g20 if pillar 1 agreement’). the own resource should consist in applying a uniform call rate to the share of residual profits of the multinational enterprises , re-allocated to member states [pursuant to the directive on implementation of the global agreement on re-allocation of taxing rights.] ### (7) in october 2021 , the organisation for economic co-operation and development and the g20 inclusive framework on base erosion and profit shifting reached an agreement on the allocation to participating market jurisdictions of 25% of residual profits of large multinational enterprises above the profitability threshold of 10% (‘oecd/g20 if pillar 1 agreement’). the own resource should consist in applying a uniform call rate to the share of residual profits of the multinational enterprises , re-allocated to member states [pursuant to the directive on implementation of the global agreement on re-allocation of taxing rights.] despite initial delays , the union should strive to implement both parts of the oecd agreement as soon as possible.


### the application of a uniform call rate of 15% to the share of residual profit of multinational enterprises reallocated to member states pursuant to [the directive on implementation of the global agreement on re-allocation of taxing rights19 .] ### the application of a uniform call rate of 15% to the share of residual profit of multinational enterprises reallocated to member states pursuant to [the directive on implementation of the global agreement on re-allocation of taxing rights19] , provided that the oecd/g20 if pillar 1 agreement has been successfully implemented by a critical mass of countries by 1 january 2030.


### a member state’s share in the total amount of revenue resulting from the application of paragraph 1 , point (e) , shall not be higher than 150% of that member state’s share in the union gross national income for member states with a gross national income per capita below 90% of the union’s average , measured in purchasing power standard and calculated on the basis of the figures for 2020 , for the period from 2023 to 2027 , and on the basis of the figures for 2025 , for the period from 2028 to 2030. ### a member state’s share in the total amount of revenue resulting from the application of paragraph 1 , point (e) , shall not be higher than a set percentage of that member state’s share in the union gross national income for member states with a gross national income per capita below 90% of the union’s average , measured in purchasing power standard and calculated on the basis of the figures for 2020 , for the period from 2023 to 2027 , and on the basis of the figures for 2025 , for the period from 2028 to 2030. that set percentage shall be 140 % for the period from 2023 to 2024; 150 % for the period from 2025 to 2026; 160 % for the period from 2027 to 2028 and 170 % for the period from 2029 to 2030.


### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers consist of the following actions: advisory services and vocational guidance , training , contribution to business creation , hiring benefits , quick reemployment allowance and salary top-ups; ### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers consist of the following actions: advisory services and vocational guidance , training , including horizontal competencies , re-skilling , up-skilling , internships and vocational training , contribution to business creation , business creation grants , hiring benefits , quick reemployment allowance , salary top-ups as well as intensive job-search assistance including identifying job perspectives in other regions or member states;


### 2. calls on the commission to move forward from the current status quo and provide a strong and clear policy steer to ensure consistency of eu action as team europe by applying the enhanced efad in the successful implementation of european initiatives , such as the global gateway strategy , the green deal or the strategic compass after its adoption , in order to strengthen the eu’s strategic autonomy and promote the eu’s values through its partnerships; ### 2. calls on the commission to move forward from the current status quo and provide a strong and clear policy steer to ensure consistency of eu action as team europe by applying the enhanced efad in the successful implementation of european initiatives , such as the global gateway strategy , the green deal or the strategic compass after its adoption , in order to strengthen the eu’s strategic autonomy and promote the eu’s values through its partnerships; calls on the commission to duly involve the parliament in the decisions on the global gateway investment programmes and keep it regularly informed about the respective developments , including budgetary implications , as they unfold;


### 3. reaffirms the specific role and responsibility of the european investment bank (eib) as the eu’s financial arm with a global reach; calls for the eib to be further capitalised on as an exclusively eu-owned tool for reinforcing the eu’s external policy priorities; welcomes , in this regard , the establishment of eib global; ### 3. reaffirms the specific role and responsibility of the european investment bank (eib) as the eu’s financial arm with a global reach; calls for the eib to be further capitalised on as an exclusively eu-owned tool for reinforcing the eu’s external policy priorities; welcomes , in this regard , the establishment of eib global; calls for a strengthening of the eib's capacities on the ground to work with the european commission in policy dialogue and project identification;


### 3. underlines the interconnection between development and security; highlights the role that development plays in preventing conflicts , ensuring durable exits from conflicts and bolstering crisis management; insists on the importance of further developing a well-tailored development-security nexus; ### 3. underlines the interconnection between development and security; highlights the role that development plays in preventing conflicts , ensuring durable exits from conflicts and bolstering crisis management; insists on the importance of further developing a well-tailored development-security nexus; further notes that a lack of security and armed conflicts exacerbates the already existing vulnerabilities in developing countries , increasing the funding gap for achieving the sdgs;


### 4. calls on the eib , the ebrd and european development and finance institutions to strengthen their cooperation within the efsd+ open architecture by taking a team europe approach; stresses the need for greater specialisation and a better division of labour to ensure synergies and complementarities; underlines the need to move away from the current project-based approach towards sector-based programming involving all stakeholders from the start , including private investors , to increase leverage and impact; ### 4. calls on the eib , the ebrd and european development and finance institutions to strengthen their cooperation within the efsd+ open architecture by taking a team europe approach; calls in this context for a solid level playing field in terms of governance of the efsd+ and access to eu resources as key for a fruitful cooperation among european dfis members of the european financial architecture for development; stresses the need for greater specialisation and a better division of labour to ensure synergies and complementarities; underlines the need to move away from the current project-based approach towards sector-based programming involving all stakeholders from the start , including private investors , to increase leverage and impact;


### 5. notes that the team europe approach provides a unique opportunity to leverage eu impact and visibility in the world far more than is currently the case; expresses the need for an inclusive team europe spirit to also be put into action in the efad; notes that the key to the success of the team europe approach is eu policy-guided cooperation and coordination in a transparent and inclusive environment; emphasises that parliament’s close involvement in the strategic orientation of team europe initiatives is key to preserving their democratic legitimacy; ### 5. notes that the team europe approach provides a unique opportunity to leverage eu impact and visibility in the world far more than is currently the case; expresses the need for an inclusive team europe spirit to also be put into action in the efad; notes that the key to the success of the team europe approach is eu policy-guided cooperation and coordination in a transparent and inclusive environment; making publicly available information contained in team europe initiatives (teis) , such as intervention costs , financial instruments deployed and which investments are jointly owned by partner countries; emphasises that parliament’s close involvement in the strategic orientation of team europe initiatives is key to preserving their democratic legitimacy; in this sense , highlights that the european parliament should further reinforce the efad’s functioning under the team europe approach by expanding supervisory scope to the whole team;


### 5. underlines that consistency across all eu financing instruments , initiatives and strategies is crucial in order to maximise the eu’s global response to sustainable growth , development and peace; ### 5. underlines that consistency across all eu financing instruments , initiatives and strategies , notably the new ndici-global europe instrument , team europe initiative and the new global gateway strategy , is crucial in order to maximise the eu’s global response to sustainable growth , development and peace;


### 6. recognises that the efad is focused on least developed and fragile countries , especially in sub-saharan africa , but urges that it be borne in mind that around two thirds of the eib and ebrd’s combined external operations are concentrated in accession and neighbourhood countries where the eu needs to deliver on the recently launched economic and investment plans for the western balkans as well as in the eastern and southern neighbourhoods; calls in this regard for the eib and ebrd’s operations and role to be strengthened. ### 6. urges that it be borne in mind that around two thirds of the eib and ebrd’s combined external operations are concentrated in accession and neighbourhood countries where the eu needs to deliver on the recently launched economic and investment plans for the western balkans as well as in the eastern and southern neighbourhoods; calls in this regard for the eib and ebrd’s operations and role to be strengthened.


### c. whereas policy coherence and close cooperation between all official development finance institutions , their government shareholders and all existing partners is urgently needed; whereas the successful mobilisation of further capital , both private and public , in addition to official development assistance (oda) and other existing forms of development finance , is critical; ### c. whereas policy coherence and close cooperation between all official development finance institutions , their government shareholders , eu institutions and all existing partners is urgently needed; whereas the successful mobilisation of further capital , both private and public , in addition to official development assistance (oda) and other existing forms of development finance , is critical;


### d. whereas the establishment of the team europe approach as the global eu response to covid-19 could help to establish a single strategic coordination framework for the eu’s external response to the pandemic , in support of partner countries; ### d. whereas the establishment of the team europe approach as the global eu response to covid-19 could help to establish a single strategic coordination framework for the eu’s external response to the pandemic and other major disasters , such as russia’s war in ukraine , in support of partner countries; whereas this approach is a promising process in enabling further cooperation between the eu institutions , the member states and european bilateral and multilateral development finance institutions , the eib and the ebrd , continuously increasing the eu’s collective effectiveness and visibility;


### 11. believes that the team europe approach should play a key role in further improving strategic cooperation and global coordination and the coherence and effectiveness of development efforts , especially at partner-country level , and believes that it has the potential to further identify key issues that need to be solved; ### 11. notes that the team europe approach emerged as a response to the covid-19 pandemic; believes that the team europe approach should play a key role in further improving strategic cooperation and global coordination and the coherence and effectiveness of development efforts , especially at partner-country level , and believes that it has the potential to further identify key issues that need to be solved , notably stronger policy direction and focus , and stronger mechanisms for communication and visibility;


### 20. encourages the eib , the european bank for reconstruction and development and the european development banks and financial institutions to strengthen their cooperation; ### 20. encourages the eib , the european bank for reconstruction and development and the european development banks and financial institutions to strengthen their cooperation , drawing on their respective financial expertise , added value and resources ;


### 27. insists that the member states honour their commitment to spend 0.7 % of their gross national income on oda; underlines the important role of oda as a catalyst for change and a lever for the mobilisation of other resources; stresses the importance of the eu’s commitment to mobilise resources for climate action and the eib’s role in making progress in this area; ### 27. insists that the member states honour their commitment to spend 0.7 % of their gross national income on oda; notes that member states which joined the eu after 2002 committed that they will strive to increase their oda/gni to 0.33%; welcomes the efforts these member states made so far to gradually scale up their oda spending; encourages them to continue on this track; underlines the important role of oda as a catalyst for change and a lever for the mobilisation of other resources; stresses the importance of the eu’s commitment to mobilise resources for climate action and the eib’s and other efad members' role in making progress in this area;


### 4. is deeply concerned that the mff is already pushed to its limits and is not fit to continue addressing the multiple internal and external crises in a sustainable manner; points , in particular , to the need to increase the ceiling of heading 4 in order to reflect the actual financial needs for the union’s migration and border management; ### 4. is deeply concerned that the mff is already pushed to its limits and is not fit to continue addressing the multiple internal and external crises in a sustainable manner; points , in particular , to the need to increase the ceiling of heading 4 in order to reflect the actual financial needs for the union’s migration and border management; therefore , calls on the commission to conduct an in-depth review of the functioning of the current mff and proceed with a legislative proposal for a comprehensive mff revision as soon as possible and not later than the first quarter of 2023; expects such a revision to take into account the long-term implications of the war in ukraine and the emergency measures taken;


### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the displaced workers for a total of 37 ,8 % of the financial support consist of the following actions: workshops on job-searching methodologies , occupational guidance , trainings (horizontal competencies , re-skilling , up-skilling and internships) , entrepreneurship support , business creation grants , intensive job-search assistance , tutoring after reintegration into work and various financial incentives; ### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the displaced workers for a total of 37 ,8 % of the financial support consist of the following actions: workshops on job-searching methodologies , occupational guidance , trainings (horizontal competencies , re-skilling , up-skilling and internships , as well as vocational training) , entrepreneurship support , business creation grants , intensive job-search assistance including identifying job perspectives in other regions or member states , tutoring after reintegration into work and various financial incentives;


### (5) for the purposes of contributing to economic , social and territorial cohesion , it is appropriate that member states , when designing support measures , focus in particular on the regions , areas and local communities , including those dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters , that are likely to be most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the united kingdom. member states may have to take specific measures notably to support businesses and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal. it is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective. ### (5) for the purposes of contributing to economic , social and territorial cohesion , it is appropriate that member states , when designing support measures , focus in particular on and allocate funds from the reserve to the regions , areas and local communities , including those dependent on fishing activities , that are most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the united kingdom. for the purposes of countering the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom , member states should use a substantial part of the contribution from the reserve on measures to support the fisheries sector and businesses , especially smes as they usually lack the administrative , legal and financial capacity to prepare and implement contingency plans , and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal. it is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve these objectives.


### (13) to ensure equal treatment of all member states , there should be one single deadline applicable to all member states for the submission of applications for a financial contribution from the reserve. the specific nature of the instrument and the relatively short implementation period justify the establishment of a tailor-made reference period and would make disproportionate the requirement for member states to provide the documents required in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 of article 63 of the financial regulation , on an annual basis. given that at the same time , the risks for the union budget are mitigated by the requirement for a solid management and control system to be set up by member states , it is justified to derogate from the obligation to submit the required documents in february or march of each year. in order to enable the commission to check the correctness of the use of the financial contribution of the reserve , member states should also be required to submit , as part of the application , implementation reports providing more detail on the actions financed , a management declaration as well as an opinion of an independent audit body , drawn up in accordance with internationally accepted audit standards. ### (13) to ensure equal treatment of all member states , there should be one single deadline applicable to all member states for the submission of applications for a financial contribution from the reserve. the specific nature of the instrument and the relatively short implementation period justify the establishment of a tailor-made reference period and would make disproportionate the requirement for member states to provide the documents required in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 of article 63 of the financial regulation , on an annual basis. given that at the same time , the risks for the union budget are mitigated by the requirement to make use of solid management and control system already existing in member states , it is justified to derogate from the obligation to submit the required documents in february or march of each year. in order to enable the commission to check the correctness of the use of the financial contribution of the reserve , member states should also be required to submit , as part of the application , implementation reports providing more detail on the actions financed , the elements of accounts , a summary of the final audit reports and controls carried out , a management declaration as well as an opinion of an independent audit body , drawn up in accordance with internationally accepted audit standards.


### (14) pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the inter-institutional agreement for better law-making of 13 april 201613 , there is a need to evaluate the reserve on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden , in particular on member states. these requirements , where appropriate , should include measurable indicators , as a basis for the evaluation of the reserve. ### (14) pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the inter-institutional agreement for better law-making of 13 april 201613 , there is a need to evaluate the reserve on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements , while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden on national , regional or local authorities. these requirements , where appropriate , should include measurable indicators , as a basis for the evaluation of the reserve.


### (16) in order to ensure the proper functioning of shared management , member states should establish a management and control system , designate and notify the commission of the bodies responsible for the management of the reserve as well as a separate independent audit body. for simplification reasons , member states may make use of existing bodies designated and systems set up for the purpose of the management and control of cohesion policy funding or the european union solidarity fund. it is necessary to specify the responsibilities of the member states and lay down the specific requirements for the bodies designated. ### (16) in order to ensure the proper functioning of shared management , member states should establish a management and control system , designate and notify the commission of the bodies responsible for the management of the reserve as well as a separate independent audit body. member states should make use of systems and should delegate tasks to existing designated bodies , including on regional and local level , set up for the purpose of the management and control of cohesion policy funding or the european union solidarity fund. it is necessary to specify the responsibilities of the member states and lay down the specific requirements for the bodies designated.


### (18) member states should raise awareness on the union contribution from the reserve and inform the public accordingly as transparency , communication and visibility activities are essential in making union action visible on the ground. those activities should be based on accurate and updated information. ### (18) member states should raise awareness on the union contribution from the reserve and inform the public and the recipients in particular accordingly as transparency , communication and visibility activities are essential in making union action visible on the ground. those activities should be based on accurate and updated information.


### a pre-financing amount of eur 4 244 832 000 shall be made available in 2021 in accordance with article 8; ### a pre-financing amount of eur 4 782 811 575 shall be made available in 2021 in accordance with article 8;


### additional amounts of eur 1 126 162 000 shall be made available in 2024 in accordance with article 11. ### additional amounts of eur 588 182 425 shall be made available in 2024 in accordance with article 11.


### 1. the application shall be based on the template set out in annex ii. the application shall include information on the total public expenditure incurred and paid by member states and the values of output indicators for the measures supported. it shall be accompanied by the documents referred to in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 of article 63 of the financial regulation and by an implementation report. ### 1. the application shall be based on the template set out in annex ii. the application shall include information on the total public expenditure incurred and paid by member states and the values of output and result indicators and , where feasible , impact indicators for the measures supported. for each indicator the applicant shall assign , where appropriate , a set of targets to measure the effectiveness of the expenditure. it shall be accompanied by the documents referred to in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 of article 63 of the financial regulation and by an implementation report.


### member states shall be responsible for informing and publicising to union citizens the role , the results and impact of the union contribution from the reserve through information and communication actions. ### member states shall be responsible for informing and publicising to union citizens the role , the results and impact of the union contribution from the reserve through information and communication actions , and in particular shall ensure that recipients of the measures referred to in article 5 are informed of the contribution from the reserve as a european union initiative.


### 1. by 30 june 2026 , the commission shall carry out an evaluation to examine the effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and eu added value of the reserve. the commission may make use of all relevant information already available in accordance with article 128 of the financial regulation. ### 1. by 30 june 2026 , the commission shall arrange for an independent evaluation to be carried out to examine the effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and eu added value of the reserve. the commission may make use of all relevant information already available in accordance with article 128 of the financial regulation.


### 2. by 30 june 2027 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and to the council a report on the implementation of the reserve. ### 2. by 30 june 2027 , the commission shall submit to the european parliament and to the council an independent evaluation report on the implementation of the reserve.


### a) share of each member state of the total value of the fish caught in the uk eez; ### a) share of each member state of the total value of the fish quota affected by brexit (regardless of geographical zone);


### e. whereas the foundry industry in germany is facing acute challenges such as changes in international trade in goods and services , for example in the automotive industry , as well as relocating activities to non-eu countries , including to eu candidate countries , where lower environmental standards apply7 and industries are highly subsidized; ### e. whereas the foundry industry in germany is facing acute challenges such as changes in international trade in goods and services and overproduction in china , in particular in the automotive and machine industry , as well as relocating activities to non-eu countries , including to eu candidate countries , where lower environmental standards apply7 and industries are highly subsidized;


### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic. from the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the centre’s role in the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened. ### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic , which has particularly affected people with chronic non-communicable diseases being more vulnerable to covid-19 infection. given the unprecedented challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic and in view of the effectiveness gaps which have been identified in the centre's performance in that regard , it became clear that its role in the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened to better use the potential of the union's and member states' capacities to respond to future pandemics.


### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should be tasked to communicate to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. ### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should be tasked to communicate to the centre data on the surveillance and monitoring of communicable diseases , the interconnection with chronic conditions and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and health care-associated infections related to communicable diseases , as well as broader health determinants including social determinants , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. all timelines , case definitions , indicators , standards , protocols and procedures for communication adopted by the centre should be agreed with member states and be mandatory for the member states thereafter.


### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should be tasked to communicate to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. ### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should be tasked to communicate continuously and comprehensively to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre rapidly of any serious cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and actual health system capacity to address the threat and its possible consequences , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats.


### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor , and report on trends in communicable diseases and their interconnections with chronic conditions , support , coordinate and facilitate evidence-based approach and response action of the member states , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases and their interconnection with and impact on chronic conditions , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk , including vulnerable populations , requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , consider the impact of co-morbidities on patients with communicable diseases and their treatment and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal , environmental and climate factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically cooperates with the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and other health hazards , which focuses in particular on preventive and early action measures , and which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. it is vital that the 'one planet , one health' approach be incorporated into all actions within the areas of health and the environment as several pandemics have root causes in other environmental factors , for example wet markets , which facilitate the spread of diseases. the links between human health and the health of the environment are also clear in relation to air quality. there should also be a focus on the prevention of new threats , such as micro plastics in drinking water or indoor air , or new chemical cocktails , and on their harmful effects. the centre should therefore have closer links with the european chemicals agency in relation to preventive work and to protection of health.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. in addition , the centre should coordinate a multidisciplinary working group for prevention and early detection , made up of representatives of the european environment agency (eea) , the european chemicals agency (echa) and the european food safety authority (efsa) , to implement a holistic approach to the prevention and early detection of communicable diseases , systematically integrating the analysis and assessment of risks associated with environmental , climate and food factors with epidemiological surveillance , the weaknesses of national health systems and the concentration of vulnerable groups in the population.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as the causes and factors facilitating the spread of communicable diseases , vaccination as prevention of communicable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should , working in conjunction with member states so as to take account of their experiences and respective situations , develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , awareness of transmission routes , antimicrobial resistance , health education , and links with non-communicable diseases including vulnerable groups , health literacy , health promotion and disease prevention and behaviour change. improving overall population health through disease prevention will help to reduce susceptibility to future infectious outbreaks.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development and coordination of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , data on interconnections between communicable diseases and chronic conditions and especially on major as well as infection-based chronic diseases , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of multi-sectoral union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations for the prevention , preparation and response to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.


### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases. the centre should therefore ensure capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof. ### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases. the centre should therefore ensure capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof. the centre should have the relevant powers to declare a pandemic , epidemic or other acute health crisis requiring common coordination and action.


### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases. the centre should therefore ensure capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof. ### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international , interregional and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases. the centre should therefore ensure permanent capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof.


### (22) since the objectives of this regulation to expand the mission and tasks of the centre in order to enhance the centre’s capacity to provide the required scientific expertise and to support actions which combat serious cross-border threats to health in the union cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of the cross-border nature of the health threats and the need for rapid , coordinated and coherent response , be achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. ### (22) since the objectives of this regulation to expand the mission and tasks of the centre in order to enhance the centre’s capacity to provide the appropriate scientific expertise and to support actions which combat serious cross-border threats to health in the union cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of the cross-border nature of the health threats and the need for rapid , coordinated and coherent response , be achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.


### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary. ### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans , their interconnection with chronic conditions and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess , and report on current and emerging threats to humans , and provide recommendations for response and coordinated action at union and national levels , as well as at interregional and regional level , where appropriate. in providing such recommendations , the centre shall take into account existing national crisis management plans and the respective circumstances of each member state. the centre shall also provide forecasts on the development of the identified health threats , that will help predict the demand of key medical technologies during the evolution of a possible health emergency , and specifically a forecast of intensive care units usage and related device and diagnostic needs.


### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary. ### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and related diseases and health issues , including the related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth[isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases and related diseases and health issues , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary.


### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary. ### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional and local level , if necessary.


### in the case of other outbreaks of illnesses of unknown origin that may spread within or to the union , the centre shall act on its own initiative until the source of the outbreak is known. in the case of an outbreak that clearly is not caused by a communicable disease , the centre shall act only in cooperation with the competent body upon request from that body. ### in the case of other outbreaks of illnesses of unknown origin that may spread within or to the union , the centre shall act on its own initiative until the source of the outbreak is known. in the case of an outbreak that clearly is not related to a communicable disease , the centre shall act only in cooperation with the competent body upon request from that body.


### provide analyses , scientific advice , opinions and support for actions by the union and member states on cross-border health threats , including risk assessments , analysis of epidemiological information , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecast , recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats and other special health issues , contribution to defining research priorities , and scientific and technical assistance including training and other activities within its mandate; ### provide analyses , scientific advice , opinions and support for actions by the union and member states on cross-border health threats , including risk assessments , analysis of epidemiological information , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecast , recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats and other special health issues , including possible severe impact on patients suffering from chronic conditions , and contributions with regard to defining research priorities;


### exchange information , expertise and best practice; ### share information , expertise and best practice;


### monitor health systems’ capacity relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues; ### monitor national health systems’ capacity relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues;


### facilitate the development and implementation of actions , funded by relevant union funding programmes and instruments , including the implementation of joint actions; ### facilitate the development and implementation of actions , funded by relevant union funding programmes and instruments , including the implementation of joint actions; in particular the actions of the eu4health programme 2021-2027 to strengthen the resilience of national health systems to cross-border health threats , and europe’s beating cancer plan , in view of the well-defined causal links between communicable diseases and the development of cancer (such as the hepatitis b virus and the human papillomavirus).


### provide , upon request of the commission or the hsc , or its own initiative , guidelines for treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant societies; ### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’)established under article 4 of regulation (eu) …/… [the scbth regulation] , or on its own initiative , guidelines , recommendations and proposals for coordinated action for treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , as well as unpredicted trends in the development of major chronic non-communicable diseases , including in cooperation with relevant organisations with experience and expertise in treatment and case management of those diseases and health issues , while avoiding any duplication of existing guidelines , except in cases where it is necessary to update such guidelines;


### provide , upon request of the commission or the hsc , or its own initiative , guidelines for treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant societies; ### provide , upon request of the commission or the hsc , or its own initiative , recommendations for treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant professional societies , professional associations and research and educational institutions involved in healthcare;


### support epidemic and outbreak response in member states , and in third countries , in complementarity with other union emergency response instruments , in particular the union civil protection mechanism; ### support epidemic and outbreak response in member states , and in third countries , in complementarity and close coordination with other union emergency response instruments , in particular the union civil protection mechanism;