### (5) a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 26(3) , 26a(2) , 45(6) , 46(2) and 47(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of four months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council. ### (5) a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 26(3) , 26a(2) , 45(6) , 46(2) and 47(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of four months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by four months at the initiative of the european parliament or of the council.’


### 1. member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with articles 1 to 3 of this directive by 1 december 2022. they shall immediately inform the commission thereof. ### 1. member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with articles 1to 3 of this directive one and a half year after the directive has entered into force. they shall immediately inform the commission thereof.


### 1. member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with articles 1 to 3 of this directive by 1 december 2022. they shall immediately inform the commission thereof. ### 1. member states shall bring into force the laws , regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with articles 1 to 3 of this directive one and a half years after this directive has entered into force. they shall immediately inform the commission thereof.


### 4. notes with satisfaction the joint paper on the covid-19 response by the jha agencies , which captures the agencies’ individual and joint efforts to deal with the impact of the pandemic; welcomes the jha agencies’ replies to the covid-19 pandemic which had unprecedented challenges for all; ### 4. notes with satisfaction the joint paper on the covid-19 response by the jha agencies , which captures the agencies’ individual and joint efforts to deal with the impact of the pandemic; welcomes the jha agencies’ replies to the covid-19 pandemic which led to unprecedented challenges for all; welcomes , furthermore , the court's finding that union agencies , including jha agencies , adapted well to the covid-19 unprecedented situation by activating business continuity plans in good time to ensure key governance processes' continuation and staff's well-being;


### 4. notes with satisfaction the joint paper on the covid-19 response by the jha agencies , which captures the agencies’ individual and joint efforts to deal with the impact of the pandemic; welcomes the jha agencies’ replies to the covid-19 pandemic which had unprecedented challenges for all; ### 4. appreciates all the efforts made by the union agencies to keep the high standard of their outputs , despite limitations posed by the covid-19 pandemic; notes with satisfaction the joint paper on the covid-19 response by the jha agencies , which captures the agencies’ individual and joint efforts to deal with the impact of the pandemic; welcomes the jha agencies’ replies to the covid-19 pandemic which had unprecedented challenges for all;


### 2. stresses that the court found that the payments underlying the accounts were legal and regular for all agencies except for eu-lisa , for which a qualified opinion was issued because of two payments that were not compliant with the provisions of framework contracts , amounting in total to eur 10 405 074 , representing 4 ,1 % of the total payment appropriations available in 2020; acknowledges eu-lisa's reply that the largest irregular payment was connected to an administrative omission concerning the acquisition of a different software from the one offered by the contractor in the tender for the associated framework contract; notes , furthermore , that the need to change one of the auxiliary software products used in the operation of the shared biometric matching system (sbms) was of a pure operational nature , with the purpose of reducing the duplication of training and support efforts , ultimately reducing the overall operational costs for eu-lisa; underlines that following the issuance of the court observation , eu-lisa responded promptly , signing an amendment to the framework contract in order to rectify the initial omission; ### 2. notes that the court found that the payments underlying the accounts were legal and regular for all agencies except for eu-lisa , for which a qualified opinion was issued because of two payments that were not compliant with the provisions of framework contracts; underlines that following the issuance of the court observation , eu-lisa responded promptly , signing an amendment to the framework contract in order to rectify the initial omission;


### 24. notes that in 2020 at the level of senior management , a gender balance of 74 ,6 % men and 25 ,4 % women was reported , with a gender balance for staff overall at 52 ,7 % men and 47 ,3 % women; further notes that the gender balance reported for the management boards of the agencies was 63 ,4 % men and 36 ,6 % women; reiterates the ambition of the agencies to align with the commission to reach a gender balance of 50 % at all levels of its management by the end of 2024; ### 24. notes with concern that in 2020 at the level of senior management , an uneven gender distribution of 74 ,6 % men and 25 ,4 % women was reported , with a gender balance for staff overall at 52 ,7 % men and 47 ,3 % women; further notes that the gender distribution reported for the management boards of the agencies was 63 ,4 % men and 36 ,6 % women; reiterates the ambition of the agencies to align with the commission to reach a gender balance of 50 % at all levels of its management by the end of 2024;


### 25. notes , with regard to the follow-up observations on gender balance , that the agencies have no influence on the nomination of management board members and the executive director and the resulting gender balance; notes that several agencies reported to take measures to achieve better gender balance in senior management when position(s) became vacant; notes however that the gender balance as regards senior management in 2019 was 74 ,4 % men and 25 ,6 % women and that these measures therefore do not seem to have had a positive impact; reiterates its call on the agencies to work on improving the gender balance in senior management; ### 25. notes , with regard to the follow-up observations on gender balance , that the agencies have no influence on the nomination of management board members and the executive director and the resulting gender balance; notes that several agencies reported to take measures to achieve better gender balance in senior management when position(s) became vacant; is concerned however that there was a lack of gender balance as regards senior management in 2020 , with 74 ,4 % men and 25 ,6 % women and that these measures therefore do not seem to have had a positive impact; reiterates its call on the agencies to work on improving the gender balance in senior management;


### a. whereas non-profit organisations (npos) are increasingly widespread across the union; ### a. whereas non-profit organisations (npos) are increasingly widespread across the union; whereas there is not only one type of non-profit organisation but these organisations differ across the member states in their status and include a wide range of entities , i.e. charitable organisations , organisations providing employment opportunities to persons with disabilities like sheltered workshops or social enterprises , or other organisations providing social services regardless their status of private or other than public organisation;


### a. non-profit organisations (npos) are increasingly involved in economic activities and contribute to the rapid development of the social economy , bringing societal benefits in terms of citizens welfare , the fight against climate change , quality employment and the fight against social exclusion and discrimination; whereas the development of the social economy directly contributes to the strengthening of the single market; ### a. non-profit organisations (npos) are increasingly involved in economic activities and contribute to the rapid development of the social economy , bringing societal benefits in terms of citizens welfare , education , health the fight against climate change , quality employment and the fight against social exclusion and discrimination; whereas the development of the social economy directly contributes to the strengthening of the single market;


### a. whereas article 63 tfeu together with articles 7 , 8 and 12 of the charter of fundamental rights protects non-profit organisations (npos) against discriminatory , unnecessary and unjustified restrictions regarding the financing of their activities4; ### a. whereas article 63 tfeu together with articles 7 , 8 and 12 of the charter of fundamental rights guarantees the freedom of association at all levels and protects non-profit organisations (npos) against any discriminatory , unnecessary and unjustified restrictions regarding the financing of their activities4;


### b. npos play a central role in democracy by exercising public oversight over political power , articulating aspirations present in society , carrying out advocacy , contributing to informed policy-making and fostering active citizenship; ### b. npos play a central role in democracy by exercising public oversight over political power , articulating aspirations present in society , carrying out advocacy , contributing to informed policy-making and fostering active citizenship thus promoting active public participation in the democratic process , in governance and increasing transparency at eu and member states' level


### c. whereas the crisis arising from the covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the important role of npos in ensuring social cohesion; ### c. whereas the crisis arising from the covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the important role of npos in ensuring social cohesion; whereas the demand for the services and activities provided by npos that increased during the pandemic will likely not fade out but will persist; whereas many npos had to increase their capacities during the covid-19 pandemic and there is a need for sustaining this widened capacity;


### c. whereas european democracy depends on civil society being able to function freely and across borders; ### c. whereas european democracy implies , inter alia , depending on civil society being able to function freely and across borders;


### d. whereas the npos have a great potential for service delivery , civic participation and social innovation; ### d. whereas the npos have a great potential for service delivery , civic participation , inclusion , and social innovation;


### e. whereas the great majority of npo activities are domestic; whereas , however , an ever larger number of npos operate across borders; ### e. whereas the great majority of npo activities are domestic or local; whereas , however , an ever larger number of npos operate across borders , especially in border regions where thousands of npos are already active;


### e. restrictions of the space in which they operate have been reported by npos throughout the union , related to the regulatory environment under which they operate , their finances and funding , their right to participation and to an unsafe environment with increasing attacks , including negative discourse stigmatising npos; ### e. restrictions of the space in which they operate have been reported by npos throughout the union , related to the regulatory environment under which they operate , their finances and funding , their right to participation and to an unsafe environment with increasingly worrying attacks , including negative discourse stigmatising npos;


### h. whereas number of organisations active in the non-profit sector is expanding due to the progressive “functional neutralisation of the legal forms” , in particular of companies and cooperatives , which no longer necessarily set up for the purpose of making a profit or for a mutual purpose; ### deleted


### j. whereas , even though they are referred to in the treaty on european union and in the treaty on the functioning of the european union as well as in numerous judgement of the court of justice of the european union , npos do not yet have their own specific statute in union law; ### j. whereas , even though they are referred to in the treaty on european union and in the treaty on the functioning of the european union as well as in numerous judgements of the court of justice of the european union , in european parliament resolutions and written declarations and in numerous eesc’s opinions , npos do not yet have their own specific statute in union law;


### k. whereas since the 1990s , the union institutions have tried to introduce union legal statutes for different types of npos but without success; ### k. whereas since the 1990s , the european parliament and the eesc have tried to introduce union legal statutes for different types of npos but without success , except for cooperatives;


### 1. calls for a legislative proposal establishing a legal statute for npos with cross-border activities , including a label or status for such organisations; believes that the scope of the legislative proposal should cover more than the classic non-profit sector , should focus on the aspect of the public interest purpose , and should including organisations in the so-called “third sector” or the social economy , even if not all are fully non-profit; ### 1. calls for a legislative proposal establishing a legal statute for npos with cross-border activities , including a label or status for such organisations; believes that the scope of the legislative proposal should cover more than the classic non-profit sector , should focus on the aspect of the public interest purpose , should respect the principle of subsidiarity and the different practices in the member states , and should including organisations in the so-called “third sector” or the social economy , even if not all are fully non-profit;


### 1. calls for a legislative proposal establishing a legal statute for npos with cross-border activities , including a label or status for such organisations; believes that the scope of the legislative proposal should cover more than the classic non-profit sector , should focus on the aspect of the public interest purpose , and should including organisations in the so-called “third sector” or the social economy , even if not all are fully non-profit; ### 1. calls for a legislative proposal establishing a legal statute for npos with cross-border activities , including a label or status for such organisations; believes that the scope of the legislative proposal should cover more than the classic non-profit sector , should focus on the aspect of the public interest purpose , and should including charitable organisations and organisations in the so-called “third sector” or the social economy , even if not all are fully non-profit;


### 1. notes that associations and npos lack a legal form at union level to put the representation of civil society interests on an equal footing with that of commercial undertakings and economic interest groups for which legal form at union level has long been established; ### 1. notes that associations and npos lack a legal form at union level to put the representation of civil society interests on an equal footing with that of commercial undertakings and economic interest groups for which legal form at union level has long been established but is unfortunately little used;


### 2. highlights that the definition of common measures for npos will enable coherent judicial review at union level and lay down the foundations for future case law that will help strengthen union-wide standards; ### 2. highlights that the definition of common measures for npos will enable coherent judicial review at union level and lay down the foundations for potential future case law that will help strengthen union-wide standards;


### 2. emphasises that the current legal framework at union and national level is insufficient to support a strong pan-european civil society , the existence of which is necessary for democracy; thus , identifies the need to introduce a new legal form , namely that of european association , including rules on its establishment , and governance; ### 2. emphasises that european union law does not currently provide a suitable legal framework for the establishing , functioning and support of a strong pan-european civil society , the existence of which is essential for democracy; thus , identifies the need to introduce a new legal form , namely that of european association , including rules and minimum standards on its establishment , governance and organisation;


### 2. stresses that the legislative proposal should identify the requirements for the acquisition and maintenance of the label or status in accordance with national law , leaving member states the freedom to provide for stricter or additional requirements , and the label or status should be a status of national law , although with a union (cross-border) value and , in particular , should be made available only to organisations that: ### 2. stresses that the legislative proposal should identify the requirements for the acquisition and maintenance of the label or status in accordance with national law , leaving member states the freedom to provide for stricter or additional requirements that are proportional , and the label or status should be a status of national law , although with a union (cross-border) value and , in particular , should be made available only to organisations that:


### are private , regardless of the legal form of incorporation; ### deleted


### operate under an “asset-lock” regime , according to which capital remuneration is allowed only to a limited extent , even at the time of their dissolution; ### operate under an “asset-lock” regime , according to which the assets of npo’s have to be used exclusively in line with their altruistic purpose , which excludes their members’ own interest”;


### f. in its judgment in case c-78/181 , the court of justice held that freedom of association does not only include the ability to create or dissolve an association but also covers the possibility for that association to act in the meantime; ### f. in its judgment in case c-78/181 , the court of justice of the european union held that freedom of association does not only include the ability to create or dissolve an association but also covers the possibility for that association to act in the meantime;


### g. the court of justice of the european union has produced concrete case law2 on the principles of non-discrimination and free movement of capital applied to cross-border donations; whereas these principles are still not universally applied in member states and the commission has not put forward positive steps to address this. ### g. the court of justice of the european union has produced concrete case law2 on the principles of non-discrimination and free movement of capital applied to cross-border donations; whereas these principles are still not universally applied in member states and the commission has not yet addressed this issue


### 3. believes that union legislation supporting associations and npos is also needed for the completion of the single market; ### 3. believes that union legislation supporting european cross-border associations and npos is also needed for the completion of the single market;


### 4. stresses that the fundamental right of association is still not fully supported under various jurisdictions of the member states because of the lack of appropriate organisational forms and lack of equal treatment of existing forms throughout the union , hindering cross-national projects and mobility of civil society , and causing legal uncertainty; ### 4. stresses that the fundamental right to free association is still not fully supported and promoted under various jurisdictions of the member states because of the lack of regulation of appropriate organisational forms and lack of regulation of equal treatment of existing forms throughout the union , on the one hand hindering cross-national activities and projects and mobility of civil society , and on the other hand causing legal uncertainty;


### 4. stresses that the fundamental right of association is still not fully supported under various jurisdictions of the member states because of the lack of appropriate organisational forms and lack of equal treatment of existing forms throughout the union , hindering cross-national projects and mobility of civil society , and causing legal uncertainty; ### 4. stresses that the fundamental right of association is still not fully supported under various jurisdictions of the member states because of the lack of appropriate organisational forms and lack of equal treatment of existing forms throughout the union , hindering cross-national projects , cross-border missions and mobility of civil society , and causing legal uncertainty;


### 5. regrets the lack of an instrument to further facilitate the free movement of associations and npos , regardless of where in the union they have been established , or their members reside; ### 5. regrets the lack of an instrument to further facilitate the free movement of associations and npos , regardless of the member state in the union in which they have been established , or their members reside;


### 6. stresses that due to the lack of harmonisation , npos that operate across europe often face fees , formalities , and administrative and other hurdles , in particular when they rely on cross-border financing; ### 6. stresses that due to the lack of harmonisation , npos that operate across europe often face fees , formalities , and administrative and other hurdles , in particular when they rely on cross-border financing , which puts their day-to-day activities at risk and discourages them from extending their missions across borders;


### 6. stresses that due to the lack of harmonisation , npos that operate across europe often face fees , formalities , and administrative and other hurdles , in particular when they rely on cross-border financing; ### 6. stresses that due to regulatory fragmentation and the lack of harmonisation at european level , npos that operate across europe often face a series of unjustified restrictions such as fees , formalities , and administrative and other hurdles , in particular when they rely on cross-border financing;


### 10. calls for the creation of a european associations’ authority , tasked with ensuring the implementation of the statute for european associations and monitoring the transposition of minimum rules for npos as called for in this report; suggests that it could also be the focal point for npos that report violations of the minimum standards and rights conferred upon npos by union law; ### 10. suggests looking into meaningful options for supervising the implementation of the status


### 11. considers that , as only certain associations and npos are operating in the social economy , the upcoming social economy action plan , while very much welcomed , needs to be complemented by separate legislative initiatives to cover all associations; ### 11. welcomes the upcoming social economy action plan , and proposes that it be complemented by appropriate initiatives aimed at supporting associations and npos active in the social economy;


### l. whereas cross-border associations and npos in particular contribute greatly to the achievement of the union's objectives and develop many and various activities of general interest with a transnational relevance; ### l. whereas cross-border associations and npos in particular contribute greatly , on the one hand , to promoting general interests and , on the other hand , to the achievement of the union's objectives , and develop many and various activities of general interest with a transnational relevance;


### m. whereas any organisation benefiting from a european statute or from european common minimum standards should not act against the eu's common values enshrined in the treaties and the charter of fundamental rights; ### m. whereas any organisation benefiting from a european statute or from european common minimum standards should not act against the eu's common values and objectives enshrined in the treaties and the charter of fundamental rights;


### 13. is alarmed by the increasing hindrances faced by associations and npos across the union deriving from national laws , regulations or administrative practices or policies , ### 13. is alarmed by the increasing legal and administrative hindrances faced by associations and npos across the union deriving from national laws , regulations or administrative practices or policies , which may restrict their activities and dissuade them from extending these across borders;


### 13. is alarmed by the increasing hindrances faced by associations and npos across the union deriving from national laws , regulations or administrative practices or policies; ### 13. expresses its concern at the increasing hindrances faced by associations and npos across the union , and at the cultural , judicial and political discrepancies deriving from national laws , regulations or administrative practices or policies;


### 13. is alarmed by the increasing hindrances faced by associations and npos across the union deriving from national laws , regulations or administrative practices or policies , ### 13. is alarmed by the hindrances faced by associations and npos across the union deriving from national laws , regulations or administrative practices or policies ,


### 15. emphasizes that npos are instrumental for democracy and policy making at all levels; condemns attempts to depoliticise npos , such as by refusing or challenging their status as public benefit organisation where their activities are not meant to benefit one particular party; ### 15. emphasizes that npos are instrumental for democracy and policy making at all levels; condemns the denial or challenging of their status as public benefit organisation in situations where their activities are not meant to benefit one particular party , and considers such cases to be dangerous for european democracy;


### 16. maintains that regulation will only benefit european civil society if npos can make use of adequate and easily accessible funding both at national and at european level; points out that public financing of npos , is important since they have less access to income from profit-making activities; points out that the own funds requirement should be limited and non-monetary contributions of npos counted as such. ### 16. maintains that the benefits of a legal framework for european civil society will be enhanced if npos can make use of adequate and easily accessible funding both at national and at european level; points out that public financing of npos , is important since they have less access to income from profit-making activities; points out , in this context , the existence of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme , which is aimed , inter alia , at non-profit organisations , and which has a total budget of eur 641 705 000 in current prices for the 2021-27 programming period.


### 18. calls on the commission to recognise and promote the public benefit activities of associations and npos by harmonising the public benefit status across the eu , also with regard to tax benefits for them and their benefactors , where such benefits exist under national legislation; ### 18. calls on the commission to recognise and promote the public benefit activities of associations and npos by harmonising the public benefit status within the eu;


### (1) cross-border projects and other forms of cooperation involving civil society in particular contribute in a decisive way to the achievement of the union's objectives , including the promotion of its values , and to developing many different activities of transnational relevance which benefit the general interest in numerous fields. ### (1) cross-border projects and other forms of cooperation involving civil society in particular contribute in a decisive way to social cohesion , the achievement of the union's objectives , including the promotion of its values , and to developing many different activities of transnational relevance which benefit the general interest in numerous fields.


### (3) in pursuing their objectives , many associations play a significant role in the economy and in the development of the internal market , by engaging on a regular basis in economic activity. ### (3) in pursuing their objectives , many associations also engage on a regular basis in economic activity.


### (5) associations play a key role in helping and encouraging individuals to actively participate in the democratic life of the union. ### (5) associations play a key role in helping and encouraging individuals to actively participate in the democratic life of the union and can play a crucial part in the process of developing union policies.


### (5) associations play a key role in helping and encouraging individuals to actively participate in the democratic life of the union. ### (5) associations are the glue which holds our society together and play a key role in helping and encouraging individuals to actively participate in the democratic life of the union.


### (6) the union should provide associations , which are a form of organisation generally recognised in all member states , with an adequate legal instrument capable of fostering their transnational activities. ### (6) the union should provide associations , which are a form of organisation generally recognised in all member states , with an adequate legal instrument capable of fostering their transnational and cross-border activities.


### (12) it is therefore necessary to establish at union level appropriate and rules which will permit the creation of european associations. ### (12) it is therefore necessary to establish at union level an appropriate harmonised regulatory framework which will permit the creation of european associations and the cross-border organisation and operation of such associations.


### 1. this regulation lays down the conditions and procedures governing the formation , governance , registration and regulation of legal entities in the form of a european association. ### 1. this regulation lays down the conditions and procedures governing the establishment and operation of legal entities in the form of a european association.


### applicable law ### rules applicable to european associations


### 1. for matters not dealt with by this regulation , the european association shall be governed by the law of the member state in which the european association has its registered office. ### 1. the european association shall be governed by this regulation and statutes. for matters not dealt with by this regulation , the european association shall be governed by the law of the member state in which the european association has its registered office.


### [...] ### deleted


### 1. a european associations authority () shall hereby be established. ### deleted


### 2. the european associations authority shall be established as a body of the union and shall have legal personality. ### deleted


### 3. the european associations authority shall be represented by a chair and shall be assisted by a secretariat. ### deleted


### 4. the european associations authority shall be composed of the head of the competent supervisory authority of each member state , or their respective representatives , two members representing european civil society , and two members representing academia. where more than one supervisory authority is responsible in a member state for supervising the application of this regulation , a joint representative shall be appointed in accordance with that member state’s law. ### deleted


### 5. the european associations authority shall act independently when performing its tasks and exercising its powers. without prejudice to requests by the commission referred to in paragraph 6 , points (e) and (f) , the european associations authority shall , in the performance of its tasks or the exercise of its powers , neither seek nor take instructions from any party or source. ### deleted


### 6. [...] ### deleted


### 7. the commission and the european parliament shall have the right to participate in the activities and meetings of the european associations authority , without voting rights. the commission shall designate up to two representatives , the parliament shall designate up to five representatives. ### deleted


### 8. the discussions of the european associations authority shall be confidential where the authority deems it necessary , in accordance with its rules of procedure. access to documents submitted to members of the european associations authority , experts and representatives of third parties shall be governed by regulation (ec) no 1049/2001 of the european parliament and of the council7. ### deleted


### 9. the european associations authority shall adopt its own rules of procedure and organise its own operational arrangements. ### deleted


### 10. in the case of equality of votes , the chairman of the meeting shall have a casting vote. ### deleted


### 11. the european associations authority shall invite independent experts , in particular from academia and civil society to its meetings and consult with them on a regular basis. ### deleted


### 12. the chair of the european associations authority shall report annually about the activities of the authority and the application of this regulation to the european parliament , the council and the european commission. ### deleted


### as the result of a conversion into a european association of an existing entity formed under the law of a member state and which has its registered office within the union; or ### as the result of a conversion into a european association of an existing entity legally established in a member state , which has its registered office within the union and which operates across borders or has another cross-border element; or


### as the result of a merger between at least two entities belonging to the categories identified pursuant to article 3(2) of this regulation , formed under the laws of member states and which have their registered office within the union , provided that at least two of them are governed by the law of different member states. ### as the result of a merger of entities legally established in one or more member states , provided that at least two of them are governed by the law of different member states.


### 3. the formation of a european association shall be executed by a written agreement between all of the founding members or by written minutes documenting the constitutive meeting signed by all founding members. ### 3. the formation of a european association shall be executed by a written agreement between all of the founding members or by written minutes documenting the constitutive meeting signed by all founding members and duly verified if the national law provides it for the formation of associations.


### 2. mandatory membership fees shall be adjusted to take into account the average income in the member state of residence of the member. ### deleted


### a precise statement of the european association’s objectives; ### a precise statement of the european association’s objectives and a description of public benefit purposes;


### the name , address and nationality of the founding members , where these are natural persons; ### the name , address and nationality of the founding members , where these are natural persons , and the assets at the time of formation;


### the name , address and nationality of the founding members , where these are natural persons; ### the name , address , proof of residence and nationality of the founding members , where these are natural persons;


### provisions governing the appointment to and removal of members from the board of directors , the conditions for the initiation of proceedings against members of the board of directors on behalf of the european association , as well as the board’s functioning , powers and responsibilities , including powers of representation in dealings with third parties; ### the number of board members , provisions governing the appointment to and dismissal of members from the board of directors , the conditions for the initiation of proceedings against members of the board of directors on behalf of the european association , as well as the board’s functioning , powers and responsibilities , including powers of representation in dealings with third parties;


### an explicit commitment by the european association to respect the values of the union as enshrined in article 2 teu; and ### an explicit commitment by the european association to respect the values of the union as enshrined in article 2 teu and the description of the cross-border element; and


### 1. the registered office of a european association shall be located within the territory of the union , at the place specified in its statutes. the registered office shall be located at the place where the european association has its central administration. ### 1. the registered office of a european association shall be located within the territory of the union , at the place specified in its statutes. the registered office shall be located at the place where the european association has its central administration or the principal place of activities in the eu.


### 1. a european association shall , within 30 days of the date of the european association's formation as provided for in article 6 , submit an application for registration in the digital e-registry of european associations established pursuant to article 5(6)(a). ### 1. each member state shall designate a register and a body responsible for the management of the register for the purposes of registering european associations and shall inform the commission thereof. a european association shall be registered in the member state in which it has its registered office.


### 2. registration shall occur via a standardised registration procedure to be developed and set up by the european associations authority. the registration procedure shall be electronic and free of charge and shall allow applicants to use the official language or one of the official languages of the member state where the european association has its registered office. the european associations authority and national supervisory authorities shall make it possible to register by non-digital means for the citizens who wish to do so. ### deleted


### 3. member states shall designate or establish an authority (the 'registering authority') competent for processing applications for registration of european associations that have their registered office in its territory in accordance with this article. member states may decide that the registering authority is to be the same as the supervisory authority referred to in article 4 of this regulation. ### deleted


### 4. upon notice of the application for registration of a european association , the registering authority shall assess the application in relation to the requirements laid down in this regulation. the registering authority shall not impose any requirements other than those laid down in this regulation. ### deleted


### 5. upon receipt of an application for the granting of public benefit status from a european association , the registering authority shall assess the application in relation to the requirements laid down in this regulation. the registering authority shall not impose any requirements other than those laid down in this regulation. ### deleted


### 6. the registering authority shall communicate to the european associations authority without delay , and no later than 30 calendar days after the request for registration or for the granting of public benefit status has been made , an opinion concerning the application , based on the assessment conducted pursuant to paragraphs 4 and 5. if the registering authority recommends the rejection of the application , it shall provide substantiated grounds to justify its recommendation. ### deleted


### 7. the european associations authority shall , within 15 calendar days of receipt of the opinion of the national registering authority , adopt a binding decision on the application. that period may be extended by 15 days in duly motivated cases , where the assessment of the application requires further examination. ### deleted


### 8. applicants shall have the right to request the european associations authority to review its decision refusing the application within 15 calendar days after the decision has been communicated to them. ### deleted


### 9. the european associations authority shall ensure that the publication of the registration in the digital e-registry of european associations as well as in the official journal of the european union takes place no later than 15 days after the decision has become final. ### deleted


### 10. upon publication pursuant to paragraph 9 , the registration of a european association shall produce effects in the territory of the union. member states may provide for the automatic registration of european associations having their registered office on their territory in the appropriate national registries. ### deleted


### (1) the registered office of a european association may be transferred to another member state in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 12 of this article. member states shall ensure unhindered transfer of assets and documents belonging to the european association transferring its seat to another member state. such transfer shall not result in the european association being wound up or in the creation of a new legal person. ### (1) the registered office of a european association may be transferred to another member state in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 12 of this article. member states shall ensure unhindered transfer of assets and documents belonging to the european association transferring its seat to another member state. such transfer shall not result in any changes in the statutes of the association other than those provided for in this article , or in the european association being wound up or in the creation of a new legal person.


### 1. the registered office of a european association may be transferred to another member state in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 12 of this article. member states shall ensure unhindered transfer of assets and documents belonging to the european association transferring its seat to another member state. such transfer shall not result in the european association being wound up or in the creation of a new legal person. ### 1. the registered office of a european association may be transferred to another member state in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 12 of this article. member states shall ensure unhindered transfer of assets and documents belonging to the european association transferring its registered office to another member state. such transfer shall not result in the european association being wound up or in the creation of a new legal person or affect any rights and obligations existing before the transfer.


### 3. a proposal under paragraph 2 shall include details of: ### 3. a proposal under paragraph 2 with the effect on the date of registration in the host member state shall include details of:


### the registered office proposed for the european association; ### intended registered office and proposed name in host member state;


### the statutes proposed for the european association including , where applicable , its new title; ### proposed amended statutes , where appropriate;


### 6. no decision to transfer shall be taken for two months after publication of the proposal. decisions to transfer shall be governed by the conditions laid down for the amendment of the statutes. ### 6. no decision to transfer shall be taken for two months after publication of the proposal. the procedure under article 10 shall apply mutatis mutandis. decisions to transfer shall be governed by the conditions laid down for the amendment of the statutes.


### 8. a court , notary or other competent authority in the member state in which the european association has its registered office shall issue a certificate to acknowledge that the acts and formalities required prior to transfer have been properly completed. ### 8. the competent authority in the member state in which the european association has its registered office shall issue a certificate to acknowledge that the acts and formalities required prior to transfer have been properly completed.


### 10. a member state may , in respect of european associations having their registered office on its territory , refuse the transfer of the registered office , subject to a formal objection lodged by a designated competent authority within the period of two months specified in paragraph 3. such objection may only be lodged for reasons of public interest and shall be communicated to the european associations authority. ### deleted


### (10) a member state may , in respect of european associations having their registered office on its territory , refuse the transfer of the registered office , subject to a formal objection lodged by a designated competent authority within the period of two months specified in paragraph 3. such objection may only be lodged for reasons of public interest and shall be communicated to the european associations authority. ### (10) a member state may , in respect of european associations having their registered office on its territory , refuse the transfer of the registered office , subject to a formal objection lodged by a designated competent authority within the period of two months specified in paragraph 3. such objection may only be lodged and founded on reasons of public interest , national security , public safety or public order , and shall be communicated to the european associations authority.


### 11. the european associations authority shall assess the objection lodged pursuant to paragraph 11 and , within 15 calendar days of receipt of the objection , adopt a binding decision approving or refusing the transfer. that period may be extended by 15 days in duly motivated cases , where the assessment of the objection requires further examination. ### deleted


### 12. the applicant may request the european associations authority to review its decision refusing the transfer within 15 calendar days of the communication of the decision. ### deleted


### 13. the european associations authority shall ensure that details of the transfer are published in the digital e-registry of european associations as well as in the official journal of the european union no later than 15 days after the communication pursuant to paragraph 10 of this article or , where an objection is lodged pursuant to paragraph 11 , after the european associations authority's decision on the transfer has become final. the new registration of the registered office of the european association may be relied on against third parties as of the date of that publication. ### deleted


### 14. a european association which is the subject of winding-up , liquidation , insolvency , suspension of payments or other such procedures may not transfer its registered office. ### 14. a european association which is the subject of dissolution , winding-up , liquidation , insolvency , suspension of payments or other such procedures or if the transfer is against the statutes or would jeopardise the purpose of the european association may not transfer its registered office.


### 1. a european association shall acquire legal personality on the day of the publication of its registration as a european association in the official journal of the european union. ### 1. a european association shall acquire legal personality on the date on which it is entered in the national registry.


### receive donations and legacies , including through funding appeals to the public; ### receive donations and legacies;


### (3) other governance bodies may be set up by the board or the general assembly , under the conditions and in accordance with the procedures laid down in the statutes. ### (3) other governance bodies may be set up by the board or the general assembly , under the conditions and in accordance with the procedures laid down in the statutes and in this regulation.


### the law applicable to that person; ### the national and/or european law applicable to that person;


### (6) the board shall meet at intervals laid down by the statutes , and at least twice a year , to discuss the accounts , the activities and the foreseeable prospects of the european association's affairs. ### (6) the board may hold ordinary and extraordinary meetings; within the framework of its ordinary meetings , the board shall meet at intervals laid down by the statutes , and at least twice a year , to discuss the accounts , the activities and the foreseeable prospects of the european association's projects.


### 7. the board shall , once a year , draw up a report on the accounts and activities of the european association , which it shall transmit to the national supervisory authority and to the european associations authority. such annual report shall also be made publicly available by the european association. ### 7. the board shall , once a year , draw up a report on the accounts and activities of the european association , which it shall transmit to the national supervisory authority. such annual report shall also be made publicly available by the european association.


### amendments of the statutes ### 8a. (article 17 to be moved after article 8)


### 1. any discrimination based on the place where the european association has its registered office shall be prohibited. ### 1. any discriminatory treatment of the european association shall be prohibited.


### 2. any european association which has its registered office on the member state’s territory is subject to the provisions applicable to the legal entities identified pursuant to article 3(2) of this regulation. ### 2. any european association shall receive the same treatment as equivalent national entities.


### the organisation’s purpose and actual activities pursue a public benefit objective which serves the welfare of society or of part of it , and is thus beneficial for the public good , including charitable , purposes , or political activism , except where this is systematically and directly aimed to benefit the structures of a specific political party. the following purposes shall be considered as oriented towards public benefit. although the list shall not be considered as exclusive: ### the organisation’s purpose and actual activities pursue a public benefit objective which serves the welfare of society or of part of it , and is thus beneficial for the public good , except where this is systematically and directly aimed to benefit the structures of a specific political party. the following purposes shall be considered as oriented towards public benefit. although the list shall not be considered as exclusive:


### social justice , including prevention of or relief from poverty; ### social assistance;


### amateur sports. ### the promotion of amateur sports.


### 3. the supervisory authority shall communicate without delay , and no later than 30 calendar days after the application has been made , a reasoned opinion concerning such application to the european associations authority. ### 3. the supervisory authority shall take a decision on such an application without delay , and no later than 30 calendar days after its submission. the procedure under article 10 shall apply mutatis mutandis.


### 4. the european associations authority shall , within 15 calendar days of receipt of the opinion of the national registering authority , adopt a binding decision on granting the european association the status of association contributing to the public benefit ('public benefit status') , in accordance with the requirements set out in paragraph 1. that period may be extended by 15 days in duly motivated cases , where the assessment requires further examination. ### deleted


### 5. applicants shall have the right to request the european associations authority to review its decision refusing recognition of the european association as contributing to the public benefit within 15 calendar days of the decision having been communicated to them. ### deleted


### 6. the european associations authority shall ensure that the decision on granting the european association public benefit status is published in the digital e-registry of european associations as well as in the official journal of the european union no later than 15 days after the decision has become final. ### deleted


### 7. as of the date of its publication , the decision adopted by the european associations authority pursuant to paragraph 4 may be relied on by the european association for the purpose of being granted the corresponding status by the competent supervisory authority. ### deleted


### article 21 ### deleted


### 2. european associations shall be subject to the provisions of union and national law concerning customs , foreign exchange , money laundering and terrorist financing , as well as to the rules regulating the funding of elections and political parties , as applicable to the legal entities identified pursuant to article 3(2) of this regulation in the member state in which they have their registered office. ### 2. european associations shall be subject to the provisions of union and applicable national law concerning taxation , customs , foreign exchange , money laundering and terrorist financing , as well as to the rules regulating the funding of elections and political parties , as applicable to the legal entities identified pursuant to article 3(2) of this regulation in the member state in which they have their registered office.


### 1. rules on accounting , including the preparation of budget estimates , annual and consolidated accounts of the european association , shall be regulated by the statutes , subject to the provisions of this regulation and to the provisions applicable to the legal entities identified pursuant to article 3(2) of this regulation in the member state in which the european association has its registered office. ### 1. the european association shall keep full and accurate records of all financial transactions.


### 2. notwithstanding paragraph 1 , european associations shall draw up at least once a year: ### 2. european associations shall draw up at least once a year:


### the information referred to in the first subparagraph shall accompany the annual report on the activities and foreseeable prospects of the european association's affairs that the board shall transmit to the national supervisory authority and the european associations authority pursuant to article 14(7) of this regulation. ### which they shall transmit to the national supervisory authority and the authority responsible for managing the register within six months of the end of the financial year.


### 3. the annual accounts of the european associations , and , where applicable , their consolidated accounts , shall be audited pursuant to the provisions applicable to the legal entities identified pursuant to article 3(2) of this regulation in the member state in which the european association has its registered office. the audit shall be carried out at least once every four years and no more than once every two years. ### 3. the annual accounts of the european associations , and , where applicable , their consolidated accounts , shall be audited pursuant to the national law of the member state in which the european association has its registered office.


### 4. the report resulting from the audit referred to in paragraph 3 shall be disclosed in the manner provided for by the law of the member state in which the european association has its registered office. where european associations are not subject , under the law of the member state in which the european association has its registered office , to a disclosure requirement , they shall at least make the accounting documents available to the public at its registered office. ### 4. the report resulting from the audit referred to in paragraph 3 shall be disclosed in the manner provided for by the law of the member state in which the european association has its registered office.


### 5. european associations shall not be required to disclose information on their members , in particular with regards to the objectives and activities of the association. disclosing information on members shall not be required unless necessary for the purpose of a criminal investigation concerning criminal offences punishable by a custodial sentence of a maximum of at least one year. ### deleted


### 6. the report resulting from the audit referred to in paragraph 3 shall be transmitted by the competent authority to the european associations authority without delay. upon notification , the european associations authority shall provide for the publication of the report in the official journal of the european union as well as in the digital e-registry of the european union. ### deleted


### 7. rules on accounting and auditing applicable to european associations shall not be less favourable than those applicable to undertakings in application of directive 2006/43/ec8 or directive 2013/34/eu9 of the european parliament and of the council. ### deleted


### 1. the supervisory authority shall consult in a timely manner the supervisory authorities of other member states within the framework of the european associations authority on any substantial issues regarding the lawfulness and liability of european associations registered in the member state's territory. ### 1. each member state shall designate a supervisory authority and shall inform the commission thereof.


### 1. the supervisory authority shall consult in a timely manner the supervisory authorities of other member states within the framework of the european associations authority on any substantial issues regarding the lawfulness and liability of european associations registered in the member state's territory. ### 1. the supervisory authority shall consult in a timely manner the supervisory authorities of other member states on any substantial issues regarding the lawfulness and liability of european associations registered in the member state's territory.


### 2. the supervisory authority of the registering member state shall communicate without delay to the european associations authority any recommendation for a decision concerning european associations on its territory. ### deleted


### 3. the european associations authority shall review the recommendation communicated pursuant to paragraph 3 within 30 calendar days. following such review , if it disagrees with the recommendation , the european association authority may refer it back to the supervisory authority with recommendations to reconsider. ### deleted


### 4. if the supervisory authority fails to reconsider its recommendation in the light of the european associations authority's recommendation , the european associations authority may adopt a binding decision requesting the supervisory authority to refrain , or to require a competent authority to refrain , from adopting any decisions which it deems illegal , arbitrary or abusive in the light of provisions of this regulation or other relevant provisions of union law , or requesting the supervisory authority , within the limits of its powers , to annul any such decisions. ### deleted


### 5. if the supervisory authority fails to comply with a decision taken by the european associations authority pursuant to paragraph 7 of this article , the european associations authority shall inform the european commission , which shall take action as appropriate. ### deleted


### 6. effective remedies shall be available to european associations to challenge decisions taken by the supervisory authority , including the possibility to obtain judicial review of any such decisions. ### 6. effective remedies shall be available to european associations to challenge decisions taken by the supervisory body , including the possibility to obtain judicial review of any such decisions.


### 2. the supervisory authority shall inform the european associations authority of any dissolution of the european association pursuant to paragraph 1 no later than 15 calendar days after it has become aware of the dissolution. the european associations authority shall , immediately after such notification , publish a notice of dissolution of the european association in the official journal of the european union and remove the european association from the digital e-registry of the union. ### 2. the supervisory authority shall inform the publications office of the european union and the commission of any dissolution of the european association pursuant to paragraph 1 no later than 15 calendar days after it has become aware of the dissolution. the publications office of the european union shall , immediately after such notification , ensure the publication of a notice of dissolution of the european association in the official journal of the european union and the commission shall remove the european association from the digital e-registry of the union.


### 1. a european association may be dissolved by binding decision of the european associations authority , taken on its own initiative or at the request of the supervisory authority of the member state in which the european association has its registered office , if: ### 1. a european association may be dissolved by a final decision of a court of the member state in which the european association has its registered office , if:


### 2. for the purposes of paragraph 1 , the supervisory authority shall communicate a reasoned opinion concerning the european association's dissolution to the european associations authority. the european associations authority shall , within 30 calendar days of receipt of the opinion of the supervisory authority , adopt a binding decision on the european association's dissolution. that period may be extended by 30 days in duly motivated cases , where the assessment of the application requires such an extension. ### 2. in the event of compulsory dissolution , the procedure laid down in section 10 shall apply mutatis mutandis.


### 3. where a decision on dissolution is taken pursuant to point (a) or (b) of paragraph 1 , the european associations authority shall grant the european association a reasonable period of time to regularise its position before the decision takes effect. ### deleted


### 4. applicants may request the european associations authority to review its decision ordering the dissolution of the european association within 30 calendar days of the decision having been communicated to them. ### deleted


### 5. the european associations authority shall reflect the decision to dissolve the european association in the digital e-registry of european associations and publish it in the official journal of the european union no later than 15 days after the decision has become final. ### deleted


### 6. upon publication pursuant to paragraph 5 , the dissolution of the european association shall be effective throughout the territory of the union. ### 6. upon its publication pursuant , the dissolution of the european association shall be effective throughout the territory of the union.


### five years at the latest after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall forward to the council and to the european parliament a report on the application of the regulation and proposals for amendments , as appropriate. ### three years at the latest after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall forward to the council and to the european parliament a report on the application of the regulation and proposals for amendments , as appropriate.


### (1) freedom of association is a fundamental right that is crucial for the functioning of democracy and an essential condition for the exercise of other fundamental rights by individuals , including the right to freedom of expression. ### (1) freedom of association is a fundamental right , recognised by the eu treaties and the charter of fundamental rights and crucial for the functioning of democracy , equating to an essential condition for the exercise of other fundamental rights by individuals , including the right to freedom of expression.


### this directive is aimed at providing a common set of measures for non-profit organisations established in the union in order to secure an enabling environment in which it is possible for these organisations to contribute to the functioning of the internal market. it approximates the laws of the member states as regards certain aspects of the objectives and activities , registration , operations , financing and cross-border activities of non-profit organisations. ### this directive is aimed at providing a common set of measures for non-profit organisations established in the union in order to secure an enabling environment in which it is possible for these organisations to contribute to the functioning of the internal market. it approximates the laws , regulations and administrative provisions of the member states relating to non-profit organisations as listed in annex i.


### 2. under this directive , non-profit organisation refers to any voluntary and permanent grouping of natural or legal persons with a common interest , activity or purpose , which , irrespective of the form in which it is established: ### 2. under this directive , non-profit organisation refers to any voluntary and permanent grouping of natural or legal persons and/or property association , which , irrespective of the form in which it is established:


### 5. trade unions or foundations , associations or other non-profit bodies with a trade union aim , shall be excluded from the scope of this directive. however , when implementing this directive , member states shall ensure that trade unions or foundations , associations or other non-profit bodies with a trade union aim , may decide to fall under the application of parts of the directive or of the directive as a whole , if they so wish. ### 5. trade unions shall be excluded from the scope of this directive.


### 6. organisations with primarily a religious , philosophical and non-confessional aim shall be excluded from the scope of this directive. however , this exclusion shall not apply to other organisations without such a specific aim , but inspired by religious , philosophical or non-confessional beliefs. ### 6. religious associations shall be excluded from the scope of this directive.


### 1. member states shall ensure that no discrimination based on nationality derives from national laws , regulations or administrative practices regulating non-profit organisations , including their formation , registration , operations , financing and cross-border activities. ### 1. member states shall ensure that no discrimination with regard to the non-profit organisations established in another member state derives from national laws , regulations or administrative practices regulating non-profit organisations.


### (1) member states shall ensure the simplification , to the extent possible , of national laws , regulations or administrative practices regulating the formation , registration , operations , financing and cross-border activities of non-profit organisations , in order to eliminate any obstacles which affect the ability of legal or natural persons or groups of such persons , regardless of their nationality , to establish , register or operate in its territory a non-profit organisation. ### (1) member states shall ensure the simplification , to the extent possible , of national laws , regulations or administrative practices regulating the formation , registration , operations , financing and cross-border activities of non-profit organisations , in order to guarantee freedom of association at all levels and eliminate any obstacles and/or unjustified discrimination which affect the ability of legal or natural persons or groups of such persons , regardless of their nationality , to establish , register or operate in its territory a non-profit organisation.


### (1) member states shall establish a presumption in favour of the objectives and activities of non-profit organisations , which may be rebutted insofar as they pose a serious threat to public policy , public security or public order. ### (1) member states shall establish a presumption in favour of the objectives and activities of non-profit organisations , which may be rebutted insofar as they pose a serious threat to national security , public security or public order.


### the organisation’s name; ### the organisation’s name and address (registered office);


### the organisation’s objectives and activities; ### the organisation’s objectives and activities and rights and obligations of its members;


### the organisation’s governance rules and the powers of its governing bodies; ### the organisation’s governance rules , the powers of its governing bodies and the designation of person(s) who act(s) in its name;


### 1. member states shall ensure that formal registration is not a precondition for the formation or operations of non-profit organisations established or operating in its territory. ### 1. member states shall ensure that formal registration is not an obstacle for the formation or operations of non-profit organisations established or operating in its territory.


### 6. member states shall ensure that personal appearance in front of a court or other competent national authority for the purpose of registration of a non-profit organisation only is required when necessary to determine the identity of an applicant. ### deleted


### social justice , including prevention of or relief from poverty; ### social assistance;


### amateur sports. ### the promotion of amateur sports.


### move its seat to its territory without the necessity of founding or incorporation as a new legal person; ### move its registered office to its territory without the necessity of founding or incorporation as a new legal person;


### 3. recalls that the objective of public procurement rules is to ensure fair competition between tenderers and to procure goods and services at the best price , respecting the principles of transparency , proportionality , equal treatment and non-discrimination; ### 3. recalls that the objective of public procurement rules is to ensure fair competition between tenderers and to procure goods and services at the best price , respecting the principles of transparency , proportionality , equal treatment and non-discrimination; regrets that the contracts signed by cedefop and audited by eca were affected by public procurement shortcomings;


### 5. reminds that , similarly to 2019 , the method for calculating contributions set out in the statement on cedefop-efta cooperation was not applied correctly in the 2020 financial year; ### 5. reminds that , similarly to 2019 , the method for calculating contributions set out in the statement on cedefop-efta cooperation was not applied correctly in the 2020 financial year , as the eca identified three calculation errors and as an overall impact , norway's and iceland's contributions to the cedefop 2020 were €20 272 higher than they should have been , and the union contribution was €20 272 lower than it should have been;


### 6. notes that , as regards gender balance , the centre’s senior management is composed by 4 men (66 ,7%) and 2 women (33 ,3 %); notes that regarding its staff overall the gender balance is 57% women and 43% men; ### 6. notes the uneven gender balance of the centre’s senior management , composed by 4 men (66 ,7%) and 2 women (33 ,3 %); notes that regarding its staff overall the gender balance is 57% women and 43% men;


### 10. notes the centre’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to secure transparency , prevention and management of conflicts of interest and whistle-blower protection; points out however , that the centre’s management board consists of 94 members (including observers) and 63 alternates; notes that the centre reported on 28 june 2021 that 93 out of 157 cvs are published on the centre’s website; notes the absence of some declarations of interest and cvs of the management board and reiterates that all members and alternates who attend management board meetings , or exercise the right to vote , must submit a declaration of interest; notes that the cvs of the centre’s senior management are published , while the cvs of external and in-house experts are not published; ### 10. notes the centre’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to secure transparency , prevention and management of conflicts of interest and whistle-blower protection; points out however , that the centre’s management board consists of 94 members (including observers) and 63 alternates; notes that the centre reported on 28 june 2021 that 93 out of 157 cvs are published on the centre’s website; notes the absence of some declarations of interest and cvs of the management board and reiterates that all members and alternates who attend management board meetings , or exercise the right to vote , must submit a declaration of interest; notes that the cvs of the centre’s senior management are published , while the cvs of external and in-house experts are not published; calls on the centre to ensure full transparency by publishing cvs and declaration of interest of all members of the management board and the external and in-house experts concerned;


### b. whereas the covid-19 outbreak has reversed the positive trend of the employment rate of the last six years in the eu-27 , resulting in a reduction of the number of persons in work of about 6.1 million in the second quarter of 2020 and a predicted decrease of 4.5 % over the year 202014 ; whereas workers who remain in the labour market have faced a considerable reduction in hours worked and , consequently , loss of income; ### b. whereas the covid-19 outbreak has reversed the positive trend of the employment rate of the last six years in the eu-27 , resulting in a reduction of the number of persons in work of about 6.1 million in the second quarter of 2020 and a predicted decrease of 4.5 % over the year 202014 ; whereas workers who remain in the labour market have faced a considerable reduction in hours worked and , consequently , loss of income; whereas this development has the biggest impact on the workers that belong to vulnerable groups like workers with disabilities , workers coming from disadvantaged background , single parents or workers with big families;


### 1. recalls the objective of a continuous improvement of the eu’s and the member states’ education , training and skills policies in order to deliver quality education and comprehensive lifelong learning and the upgrading of skills and reskilling , notably of people with lower levels of education , and upholds the need to prepare for the future impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market and public spheres; ### 1. recalls the objective of a continuous improvement of the eu’s and the member states’ education , training and skills policies in order to deliver quality education and comprehensive lifelong learning and the upgrading of skills and reskilling , notably of people with lower levels of education , and upholds the need to prepare for the future impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market and public spheres; whereas education is an investment in our common future , it positively impacts social cohesion as a pre-condition for economic growth , job creation and employment;


### 1. recalls the objective of a continuous improvement of the eu’s and the member states’ education , training and skills policies in order to deliver quality education and comprehensive lifelong learning and the upgrading of skills and reskilling , notably of people with lower levels of education , and upholds the need to prepare for the future impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market and public spheres; ### 1. recalls the objective of a continuous improvement of the eu’s and the member states’ education , training and skills policies in order to deliver quality education and comprehensive lifelong learning and the upgrading of skills and reskilling , notably of people with lower levels of education , and upholds the need to prepare for the future impact on the labour market and public spheres due to continuous technological progress , including from automation and artificial intelligence;


### 1. recalls the objective of a continuous improvement of the eu’s and the member states’ education , training and skills policies in order to deliver quality education and comprehensive lifelong learning and the upgrading of skills and reskilling , notably of people with lower levels of education , and upholds the need to prepare for the future impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market and public spheres; ### 1. recalls the objective of a continuous improvement of the eu’s and the member states’ education , training and skills policies in order to deliver quality education and comprehensive lifelong learning and the upgrading of skills and reskilling , notably of people with lower levels of education and employability , and upholds the need to prepare for the future impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market and public spheres;


### 2. is of the opinion that the unprecedented eu financial support for a post-covid-19 recovery should strive for sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and benefit all equally , addressing structural socio-economic disadvantages and emphasises that the european green and digital transition cannot be achieved without a gradual transformation of the education and training systems; ### 2. is of the opinion that the unprecedented eu financial support for a post-covid-19 recovery should strive for sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and benefit all equally , addressing structural socio-economic disadvantages and emphasises that the european green and digital transition cannot be achieved without a gradual transformation of the education and training systems; emphasizes to learn from the covid-19 crisis by applying the good practices (peer learning) of some countries in terms of using digital tools for education;


### 2. is of the opinion that the unprecedented eu financial support for a post-covid-19 recovery should strive for sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and benefit all equally , addressing structural socio-economic disadvantages and emphasises that the european green and digital transition cannot be achieved without a gradual transformation of the education and training systems; ### 2. is of the opinion that the unprecedented eu financial support for a post-covid-19 recovery should strive for sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and benefit all , addressing structural socio-economic disadvantages between states and regions , and emphasises that the european green and digital transition cannot be effectively achieved without a gradual and comprehensive transformation of the education and training systems with a particular focus on those that are being left behind by the transition;


### 2. is of the opinion that the unprecedented eu financial support for a post-covid-19 recovery should strive for sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and benefit all equally , addressing structural socio-economic disadvantages and emphasises that the european green and digital transition cannot be achieved without a gradual transformation of the education and training systems; ### 2. is of the opinion that the unprecedented eu financial support for a post-covid-19 recovery should strive for the recovery of lost jobs , sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and benefit all equally , addressing structural socio-economic disadvantages and emphasises that the european green and digital transition cannot be achieved without a gradual transformation of the education and training systems;


### 3. is concerned about the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the area of education as severe discrepancies in digital education exists between the member states , with 32% of pupils in some member states not having had any access to education for several months , in this regard; underlines that a green and digital transition in the eu should be based on fairness in society , and should address areas such as employment , skills and education and provide support to those who have been hit hardest by the covid-19 pandemic , such as young people , women and vulnerable groups; ### 3. is concerned about the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the area of education as severe discrepancies in digital education exists between the member states , with 32% of pupils in some member states not having had any access to education for several months , due to a variety of reasons , both structural and material; underlines that a sustainable recovery of the eu should be based on fairness in society , and should address areas such as employment , skills and education and should strive to provide support to those who have been hit hardest by the covid-19 pandemic and the green and digital transition , such as young people , women and vulnerable groups , without leaving behind those that do not belong to a specific group but have nevertheless suffered from unemployment , lack of opportunities or investment;


### 3. is concerned about the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the area of education as severe discrepancies in digital education exists between the member states , with 32% of pupils in some member states not having had any access to education for several months , in this regard; underlines that a green and digital transition in the eu should be based on fairness in society , and should address areas such as employment , skills and education and provide support to those who have been hit hardest by the covid-19 pandemic , such as young people , women and vulnerable groups; ### 3. is concerned about the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the area of education as severe discrepancies in digital education exists between the member states , with 32% of pupils in some member states not having had any access to education for several months , in this regard; underlines that a green and digital transition in the eu should be based on fairness in society , and should address areas such as employment , skills and education and provide support to those who have been hit hardest by the covid-19 pandemic;


### 4. urges the member states to develop national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) with at least 25 % earmarking for social investment ,and to prioritise , especially in the country-specific recommendations , targeted investments in digital infrastructure and equipment for educational establishments and learners in order to enable equal access to distance and online learning for children with disabilities , and children from disadvantaged groups and remote and rural areas; ### 4. urges the member states to develop national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) with adequate earmarking for social investment ,and to prioritise , targeted investments in digital infrastructure and equipment for educational establishments and learners in order to enable equal access to distance and online learning for all children; stresses the need for such infrastructure to be integrated with plans for hybrid learning , in order to ensure that children are able to learn in a social environment , in contact with their teachers and peers;


### 4. urges the member states to develop national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) with at least 25 % earmarking for social investment ,and to prioritise , especially in the country-specific recommendations , targeted investments in digital infrastructure and equipment for educational establishments and learners in order to enable equal access to distance and online learning for children with disabilities , and children from disadvantaged groups and remote and rural areas; ### 4. urges the member states to develop national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) with at least 25 % earmarking for social investment ,and to prioritise , especially in the country-specific recommendations , targeted investments in digital infrastructure and equipment for educational establishments and learners in order to enable equal access to distance and online learning for children with disabilities , and children from disadvantaged groups and remote and rural areas and children with special educational needs;


### 4. urges the member states to develop national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) with at least 25 % earmarking for social investment ,and to prioritise , especially in the country-specific recommendations , targeted investments in digital infrastructure and equipment for educational establishments and learners in order to enable equal access to distance and online learning for children with disabilities , and children from disadvantaged groups and remote and rural areas; ### 4. urges the member states to develop national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) to prioritise , especially in the country-specific recommendations , targeted investments in digital infrastructure and equipment for educational establishments and learners in order to enable equal access to distance and online learning for children with disabilities , and children from disadvantaged groups and remote and rural areas;


### 5. calls on the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) to include a strong focus on culture with at least 2 % of the national rrf budget allocated to the ccss , as the whole sector was among the most severely affected by the global covid-19 pandemic; ### 5. calls on the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) to include a strong focus on culture with at least 5 % of the national rrf budget allocated to the ccss , as the whole sector is and in the medium-term will continue being among the hardest hit , potentially the most severely affected by the global covid-19 pandemic; reiterates the fact that artists and ccs professionals today struggle to make ends meet in the current state of economic and social activity and have resorted to extraordinarily innovative digital solutions; urges , therefore , the member states to dedicate sufficient financial support to such solutions and to ensure they become and remain economically viable in the long term;


### 6. urges the commission and the member states to use the recover resiliance facility to establish the necessary conditions in order to ensure the possibilities for digital education across the whole european union as a complementary tool for the in-person education , also with the aim of increasing the inclusiveness of education systems , with a particular focus on equal access to high-quality education and training for disadvantaged groups to compensate for the fact that socio-economic background is currently the most important determinant of children and young people’s educational outcome; ### 6. urges the commission and the member states to use the recover resiliance facility to establish the necessary conditions in order to ensure the possibilities for digital education across the whole european union as a complementary tool for the in-person education , also with the aim of increasing the inclusiveness of education systems , with a particular focus on equal access to high-quality education and training for disadvantaged groups to compensate for the fact that socio-economic background is currently the most important determinant of children and young people’s educational outcome; calls on member states , in this regard , to dedicate at least 10% to investments in quality and inclusive education from the recovery and resilience facility’s funding;


### 6. urges the commission and the member states to use the recover resiliance facility to establish the necessary conditions in order to ensure the possibilities for digital education across the whole european union as a complementary tool for the in-person education , also with the aim of increasing the inclusiveness of education systems , with a particular focus on equal access to high-quality education and training for disadvantaged groups to compensate for the fact that socio-economic background is currently the most important determinant of children and young people’s educational outcome; ### 6. urges the commission and the member states to use the recover resiliance facility to establish the necessary conditions in order to ensure the possibilities for digital education across the whole european union as a complementary tool for the in-person education , also with the aim of increasing the inclusiveness of education systems , with a particular focus on equal access to high-quality education and training for disadvantaged groups to compensate for the fact that socio-economic background is currently one of the most important determinant of children and young people’s educational outcome;


### 7. calls on the member states to take the necessary measures to reinforce their digital infrastructure and connectivity of schools and learning centres and accelerate reforms implementing the digital transformation ensuring that all europeans can take advantage of it and with a particular effort to provide online education accessible to all , in this context reminds the necessity to adequately train the teachers and trainers , whose role in digital transformation is crucial; ### 7. calls on the member states to take the necessary measures to reinforce their digital infrastructure and connectivity of schools , community and learning centres and accelerate reforms implementing the digital transformation ensuring that all europeans can take advantage of it and with a particular effort to provide online education accessible to all , in this context reminds the necessity to adequately train the teachers and trainers , whose role in digital transformation is crucial; urges the commission to support those member states that are further behind in establishing their digital infrastructure and connectivity , by making available additional expert consultation;


### 9. calls on the commission to apply the “general escape clause” under the stability and growth pact in order to allow member states to deploy ambitious budgetary and fiscal policies necessary to protect european citizens and businesses from the effects of the pandemic , and to support the economy in the aftermath; ### 9. calls on the commission to recall the commitments established under the recovery and resilience mechanism regarding member states ,s national recovery plans to deploy ambitious budgetary and fiscal policies necessary to protect european citizens and businesses from the effects of the pandemic , and to support the economy in the aftermath;


### 5. notes that the agency collaborates closely with other agencies , namely european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (eurofound) , the fundamental rights agency , the european centre for the development of vocational training , the joint research centre and the european labour authority , on topics of common interest such as the employment and social affairs policy; notes that the agency , for the development of the osh barometer , cooperated with eurostat; notes that the agency worked closely with the european chemical agency for the work of dangerous substances; notes that the conclusion of a cooperation agreement with the european maritime safety agency is still on-going; ### 5. notes that the agency collaborates closely with other agencies , namely european foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (eurofound) , the fundamental rights agency , the european centre for the development of vocational training , the joint research centre and the european labour authority , on topics of common interest such as the employment and social affairs policy; notes that the agency , for the development of the osh barometer , cooperated with eurostat; notes that the agency worked closely with the european chemical agency for the work of dangerous substances; notes that the conclusion of a cooperation agreement with the european maritime safety agency is still on-going; welcomes the 2020-2024 strategy to take action against cancer in the workplace;


### 7. notes the gender balance among senior managers with three men (75 %) and one woman (25 %); notes the gender balance in the management board , with 51 men (58 ,6 %) and 36 women (41 ,4 %) , and overall staff , with 16 men (30 ,2 %) and 44 women (69 ,8 %); ### 7. notes with concern the gender imbalance among senior managers with three men (75 %) and one woman (25 %); notes the gender distribution in the management board , with 51 men (58 ,6 %) and 36 women (41 ,4 %) , and overall staff , with 16 men (30 ,2 %) and 44 women (69 ,8 %); asks the agency to ensure gender balance at the management and staff levels in the future; asks the commission and the member states to take into account the importance of ensuring gender balance when nominating their members to the agency’s management board;


### 6. notes that the agency collaborates closely with other agencies on topics of common interest in the operational area and shared procurement services , and has joined inter-institutional calls for procurement tenders with other agencies; notes that in 2019 , the agency started cooperation with european union intellectual property office in order to implement a disaster recovery plan; ### 6. notes that the agency collaborates closely with other agencies on topics of common interest in the operational area and shared procurement services , and has joined inter-institutional calls for procurement tenders with other agencies; notes that in 2019 , the agency started cooperation with european union intellectual property office in order to implement a disaster recovery plan; encourages the agency to continue exploring possible synergies and effectively exchange information with other agencies in order to align activities and avoid overlaps;


### 7. notes that the gender balance among middle and senior management in 2020 was six women out of ten (in 2019 , 5 out of 9); notes that the gender balance among the members of the management board is 40 % men and 60 % women and among staff overall 32 ,28 % men and 67 ,72 % women; notes that the foundation receives a higher number of applications from its host country despite the wide publication of its vacancy notices , which explains the higher number of italian nationals recruited (in 2020 , 41 % of staff had the italian nationality); notes that the foundation is using a merit-based selection procedure , with in presence of equal merits , the choice in favour of candidates with under-represented nationalities; ### 7. notes that the gender balance among middle and senior management in 2020 was six women out of ten (in 2019 , 5 out of 9); notes that the gender balance among the members of the management board is 40 % men and 60 % women and among staff overall 32 ,28 % men and 67 ,72 % women; asks the foundation to ensure better gender balance at the management and staff levels in the future; asks the commission and the member states to take into account the importance of ensuring gender balance when nominating their members to the foundation's management board; notes that the foundation receives a higher number of applications from its host country despite the wide publication of its vacancy notices , which explains the higher number of italian nationals recruited (in 2020 , 41 % of staff had the italian nationality); notes that the foundation is using a merit-based selection procedure , with in presence of equal merits , the choice in favour of candidates with under-represented nationalities;


### a. whereas 20 % of jobs in europe are of poor quality and put workers at increased risk regarding their health; whereas 14 % of workers have been exposed to a high level of psychosocial risks4 ; whereas 23 % of european workers believe that their safety or their health is at risk because of their work; ### a. whereas some jobs in europe are of poor quality and put workers at increased physical or psychological risk regarding their health; whereas the employers and employees together with their representatives on national and european level as well as legislative authorities on national and european level are constantly working on improving working conditions in the european union;


### a. whereas 20 % of jobs in europe are of poor quality and put workers at increased risk regarding their health; whereas 14 % of workers have been exposed to a high level of psychosocial risks4 ; whereas 23 % of european workers believe that their safety or their health is at risk because of their work; ### a. whereas in 2015 , the european working conditions’ survey (ewcs) found that 21 % of jobs in europe were “high flying jobs“ and 20 % of jobs in europe are of “poor quality” and put workers at increased risk regarding their health; whereas 14 % of workers have been exposed to a high level of psychosocial risks4;whereas 23 %of european workers believe that their safety or their health is at risk because of their work; whereas the fieldwork of the ewcs 2020 was put on halt due to the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic but was relaunched in july 2021 with a view to be published in the end of 2022;