### 21. supports the creation of an neb label based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key neb goals and help them get access to funding; calls on the commission to ensure that eu funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored; ### 21. supports the creation of an neb label based on clear criteria based on the a new european bauhaus evidence based design methodology applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key neb goals and help them get access to funding; calls on the commission to ensure that eu funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored;


### 22. highlights that the neb should embrace the potential of the ccsi , including cultural creators , as drivers of economic growth and innovative , high-quality services and products; ### 22. highlights that the neb should embrace the potential of the ccsi , including cultural creators , as drivers of economic growth and innovative , high-quality services and products. creative practices benefit not only the disciplines themselves but also the economic , societal and cultural standing of european societies as a whole. new technologies alone will not solve our climate and environmental challenges , new ways of thinking and working are needed. novel tools and skills are needed for european organisations to think and act more creatively. the transition requires a broad engagement of businesses , universities and cities , as well as citizens of europe;


### 22. highlights that the neb should embrace the potential of the ccsi , including cultural creators , as drivers of economic growth and innovative , high-quality services and products; ### 22. highlights that the neb should embrace as well as promote the potential of the ccsi , including cultural creators , as drivers of sustainable economic growth and a source for innovative , high-quality services and products;


### — having regard to the un 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the un sustainable development goals , in particular goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities and goal 13 on climate action , ### — having regard to the un 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the un sustainable development goals , in particular goal 4 on quality education , goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities and goal 13 on climate action ,


### (29) the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s authorised representative should also ensure that a risk assessment is carried out for the machinery product , which the manufacturer wishes to place on the market. for this purpose , the manufacturer should determine which of the essential health and safety requirements that are applicable to the machinery product and in respect of which measures must be taken to address the risks that the machinery product may present. where the machinery product integrates an artificial intelligence system , the risks identified during the risk assessment should include those risks that may appear during the machinery product’s lifecycle due to an intended evolution of its behaviour to operate with varying levels of autonomy. in this respect , where the machinery product integrates an artificial intelligence system , the risk assessment for the machinery product should consider the risk assessment for that artificial intelligence system that has been carried out pursuant to regulation (eu) .../... of the european parliament and of the council23 . ### (29) the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s authorised representative should also ensure that a risk assessment is carried out for the machinery product , which the manufacturer wishes to place on the market. for this purpose , the manufacturer should determine which of the essential health and safety requirements that are applicable to the machinery product and in respect of which measures must be taken to address the risks that the machinery product may present. where the machinery product integrates an artificial intelligence system , the risks identified during the risk assessment should include those only foreseeable risks that may appear during the machinery product’s lifecycle due to an intended evolution of its behaviour to operate with varying levels of autonomy. in this respect , where the machinery product integrates an artificial intelligence system , the risk assessment for the machinery product should consider the risk assessment for that artificial intelligence system that has been carried out pursuant to regulation (eu) .../... of the european parliament and of the council23.


### agricultural and forestry vehicles , as well as systems , components , separate technical units , parts and equipment designed and constructed for such vehicles , that fall within the scope of application of regulation (eu) no 167/2013; ### agricultural and forestry vehicles , as well as systems , components , separate technical units , parts and equipment designed and constructed for such vehicles , that fall within the scope of application of regulation (eu) no 167/2013 , with the exclusion of machinery mounted on those vehicles”;


### 1. the manufacturer of a machinery product or his or her authorised representative shall ensure that a risk assessment is carried out in order to determine the health and safety requirements , which apply to the machinery product. the machinery product shall then be designed and constructed to prevent and minimise all relevant risks , taking into account the results of the risk assessment. ### 1. the manufacturer of a machinery product shall ensure that a risk assessment is carried out in order to determine the health and safety requirements , which apply to the machinery product. the machinery product shall then be designed and constructed to prevent or minimise all relevant risks , taking into account the results of the risk assessment.


### by the iterative process of risk assessment and risk reduction referred to in the first subparagraph , the manufacturer or his or her authorised representative shall: ### by the iterative process of risk assessment and risk reduction referred to in the first subparagraph , the manufacturer shall:


### eliminate the hazards or reduce the risks associated with these hazards by application of protective measures , in the order of priority established in section 1.1.2(b). ### eliminate the hazards or sufficiently reduce the risks associated with these hazards by application of protective measures , in the order of priority established in section 1.1.2(b).


### 2. the obligations laid down by the essential health and safety requirements only apply when the corresponding hazard exists for the machinery product in question when it is used under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer or his or her authorised representative or in foreseeable abnormal situations. however , the principles of safety integration established in section 1.1.2 and the obligations concerning marking of machinery products and instructions referred to in sections 1.7.3 and 1.7.4 apply in all cases. ### 2. the obligations laid down by the essential health and safety requirements only apply when the corresponding hazard exists for the machinery product in question when it is used under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer or in foreseeable abnormal situations. however , the principles of safety integration established in section 1.1.2 and the obligations concerning marking of machinery products and instructions referred to in sections 1.7.3 and 1.7.4 apply in all cases.


### a machinery product shall be designed and constructed so that it is fit for its function , and can be operated , adjusted and maintained without putting persons at risk when these operations are carried out under the conditions foreseen but also taking into account any reasonably foreseeable misuse thereof. the aim of protective measures shall be to eliminate any risk throughout the foreseeable lifetime of the machinery product including the phases of transport , assembly , dismantling , disabling and scrapping. ### a machinery product shall be designed and constructed so that it is fit for its function , and can be operated , adjusted and maintained without putting persons at risk when these operations are carried out under the conditions foreseen but also taking into account any reasonably foreseeable misuse thereof. the aim of protective measures shall be to eliminate any risk throughout the foreseeable lifecycle of the machinery product including the phases of transport , assembly , dismantling , disabling and scrapping.


### in selecting the most appropriate methods , the manufacturer or his or her authorised representative shall apply the following principles , in the order given: ### in selecting the most appropriate methods , the manufacturer shall apply the following principles , in the order given:


### a machinery product shall be designed and constructed in such a way that it is possible for the user to test the safety functions , and the machinery product shall be supplied with all the special equipment and accessories , and where appropriate , with the description of specific functional test procedures , essential to enable it to be tested , adjusted , maintained and used safely. ### machinery must be supplied with all the special equipment and accessories essential to enable it to be adjusted , maintained and used safely.


### during the transportation of the machinery product and/or its component parts , there shall be no possibility of sudden movements or of hazards due to instability as long as the machinery product and/or its component parts are handled in accordance with the instructions. ### during the transportation of the machinery product or its component parts , there shall be no possibility of sudden movements or of hazards due to instability as long as the machinery product and/or its component parts are handled in accordance with the instructions.


### adapting the human-machinery product interface to the foreseeable characteristics of the operators , including with respect to a machinery product with intended fully or partially evolving behaviour or logic that is designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy; ### adapting the human-machinery product interface to the foreseeable characteristics of the operators , including with respect to a machinery product with intended evolving behaviour or logic;


### adapting a machinery product with intended fully or partially evolving behaviour or logic that is designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy to respond to people adequately and appropriately (verbally through words and non-verbally through gestures , facial expressions or body movement) and to communicate its planned actions (what it is going to do and why) to operators in a comprehensible manner. ### deleted


### the operating position shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to avoid any risk due to exhaust gases and/or lack of oxygen. ### the operating position shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to avoid any risk due to exhaust gases or lack of oxygen.


### where appropriate , the operating position shall be fitted with an adequate cabin designed , constructed and/or equipped to fulfil the above requirements. the exit shall allow rapid evacuation. moreover , when applicable , an emergency exit shall be provided in a direction which is different from the usual exit. ### where appropriate , the operating position shall be fitted with an adequate cabin designed , constructed or equipped to fulfil the above requirements. the exit shall allow rapid evacuation. moreover , when applicable , an emergency exit shall be provided in a direction which is different from the usual exit.


### the machinery product shall be designed and constructed so that the connection to it of another device , via any feature of the connected device itself or via any remote device that communicates with the machinery product does not lead to a hazardous situation. ### the machinery product shall be designed and constructed so that the connection to it of another device , via any feature of the connected device itself or via any remote device that communicates with the machinery product does prevent or minimise sufficiently all relevant risks of hazardous situations.


### a hardware component for connection that is critical for the compliance of the machinery product with the relevant health and safety requirements shall be designed so that it is adequately protected against accidental or intentional corruption. the machinery product shall collect evidence of a legitimate or illegitimate intervention in the hardware component. ### a hardware component relevant for connection or access to software that is critical for the compliance of the machinery product with the relevant health and safety requirements shall be designed so that it is adequately protected against accidental or intentional corruption. the machinery product shall collect evidence of a legitimate or illegitimate intervention in the aforementioned hardware component (relevant for connection or access to software that is critical for the compliance of the machinery product).


### a hardware component for connection that is critical for the compliance of the machinery product with the relevant health and safety requirements shall be designed so that it is adequately protected against accidental or intentional corruption. the machinery product shall collect evidence of a legitimate or illegitimate intervention in the hardware component. ### a hardware component for connection that is critical for the compliance of the machinery product with the relevant health and safety requirements shall be designed so that it is adequately protected against accidental or intentional corruption. the machinery product shall , where relevant and feasible , collect evidence of a legitimate or illegitimate intervention in the hardware component where. this requirement does not include detection of hardware manipulation.


### they can withstand , where appropriate to the circumstances and the risks , the intended operating stresses and intended and unintended external influences , including malicious attempts from third parties to create a hazardous situation; ### they can reasonably withstand , where appropriate to the circumstances and the risks , the intended operating stresses and intended and unintended external influences , including malicious attempts from third parties to create a hazardous situation;


### they can withstand , where appropriate to the circumstances and the risks , the intended operating stresses and intended and unintended external influences , including malicious attempts from third parties to create a hazardous situation; ### they can withstand , where appropriate to the circumstances and the risks , the intended operating stresses and external influences , including predictable misuse to create a hazardous situation;


### the tracing log of the data generated in relation to an intervention and of the versions of safety software uploaded after the machinery product has been placed on the market or put into service , is enabled for five years after such upload , exclusively to demonstrate the conformity of the machinery product with this annex further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority; ### deleted


### where a risk of rupture or disintegration remains despite the measures taken , the parts concerned shall be mounted , positioned and/or guarded in such a way that any fragments will be contained , preventing hazardous situations. ### where a risk of rupture or disintegration remains despite the measures taken , the parts concerned shall be mounted , positioned or guarded in such a way that any fragments will be contained , preventing hazardous situations.


### human-machine interaction. ### deleted


### the machinery product with fully or partially evolving behaviour or logic that is designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy shall be adapted to respond to people adequately and appropriately (verbally through words or nonverbally through gestures , facial expressions or body movement) and to communicate its planned actions (what it is going to do and why) to operators in a comprehensible manner. ### deleted


### the safety objectives set out in directive 2014/35/eu shall apply to a machinery product. however , the obligations concerning conformity assessment and the placing on the market and/or putting into service of a machinery product with regard to electrical risks are governed solely by this regulation. ### the safety objectives set out in directive 2014/35/eu shall apply to a machinery product. however , the obligations concerning conformity assessment and the placing on the market or putting into service of a machinery product with regard to electrical risks are governed solely by this regulation.


### errors likely to be made when fitting or refitting certain parts , which could be a source of risk , shall be made impossible by the design and construction of such parts or , failing this , by information given on the parts themselves and/or their housings. the same information shall be given on moving parts and/or their housings where the direction of movement needs to be known in order to avoid a risk. ### errors likely to be made when fitting or refitting certain parts , which could be a source of risk , shall be made impossible by the design and construction of such parts or , failing this , by information given on the parts themselves or their housings. the same information shall be given on moving parts or their housings where the direction of movement needs to be known in order to avoid a risk.


### where a risk cannot be eliminated , the machinery product shall be so equipped that hazardous materials and substances can be contained , captured , evacuated , precipitated by water spraying , filtered or treated by another equally effective method. ### where a risk cannot be eliminated , the machinery product shall be so equipped that hazardous materials and substances can be contained , evacuated , precipitated by water spraying , filtered or treated by another equally effective method.


### by way of exception , the maintenance instructions intended for use by specialised personnel mandated by the manufacturer or his or her authorised representative may be supplied in only one official language of the union which the specialised personnel understand. ### by way of exception , the maintenance instructions intended for use by specialised personnel mandated by the manufacturer may be supplied in only one official language of the union which the specialised personnel understand.


### be presented in a format that makes it is possible for the end user to download the instructions and save them on an electronic device so that he or she can access them at all times , in particular during a breakdown of the machine. this requirement also applies to a machinery product where the instruction manual is embedded in the software of the machinery product. general principles for the drafting of instructions ### be presented in a format that makes it is possible for the end user to download the instructions over the entire lifecycle of the machinery product and save them on an electronic device so that he or she can access them at all times , in particular during a breakdown of the machine. this requirement also applies to a machinery product where the instruction manual is embedded in the software of the machinery product. general principles for the drafting of instructions


### the eu declaration of conformity , or a document setting out the contents of the eu declaration of conformity , showing the particulars of the machinery product , not necessarily including the serial number and the signature , or the internet address where the eu declaration of conformity can be accessed. ### the eu declaration of conformity , or a document setting out the contents of the eu declaration of conformity , showing the particulars of the machinery product , not necessarily including the serial number and the signature , or the internet address where the eu declaration of conformity can be accessed over the entire lifecycle of the machinery product;


### where the machinery product design allows emissions of hazardous substances from the machinery product , the characteristics of the capturing , filtration or discharge device if such device is not provided with the machinery product , and any of the following: ### deleted


### 2.2. portable hand-held and/or hand-guided machinery ### 2.2. portable hand-held or hand-guided machinery


### portable hand-held and/or hand-guided machinery shall: ### portable hand-held or hand-guided machinery shall:


### present no risks of accidental starting and/or continued operation after the operator has released the handles. equivalent steps shall be taken if this requirement is not technically feasible; ### present no risks of accidental starting or continued operation after the operator has released the handles. equivalent steps shall be taken if this requirement is not technically feasible;


### have a device or a connected exhaust system , with an extraction connection outlet or equivalent system to capture or reduce emissions of hazardous substances. this requirement does not apply where its application would result in the creation of a new risk , where the main function of the machinery is the spraying of hazardous substances and to emissions of internal combustion engines. the handles of portable machinery shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to make starting and stopping straightforward. ### have a device or a connected exhaust system , with an extraction connection outlet or equivalent system to capture or reduce emissions of hazardous substances. this requirement does not apply where its application would result in the creation of a new risk , where the main function of the machinery is the spraying of hazardous substances and to emissions of internal combustion engines. the handles of portable machinery shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to make starting and stopping straightforward. machinery may be equipped only with a connection for an exhaust system if they are intended for operation with existing exhaust systems.


### the instructions shall give the following information concerning vibrations , expressed as acceleration (m/s2) , and transmitted by portable handheld and hand-guided machinery: ### the instructions shall give the following information concerning vibrations transmitted by portable handheld and hand-guided machinery:


### the vibration total value from continuous vibrations to which the hand-arm system is subjected; ### the vibration total value to which the hand-arm system is subjected , if it exceeds 2.5 m/s2. where this value does not exceed 2.5 m/s2 , this must be mentioned;


### the mean value of the peak amplitude of the acceleration from repeated shock vibrations , to which the hand-arm system is subjected; ### deleted


### the uncertainty of both measurements. ### the uncertainty of this measurement.


### the values referred to in the first subparagraph shall either be those actually measured for the machinery in question or those established on the basis of measurements in respect of a technically comparable machinery product , which is representative of the state of the art. ### these values must be either those actually measured for the machinery in question or those established on the basis of measurements taken for technically comparable machinery which is representative of the machinery to be produced.


### if harmonised standards or technical specifications adopted by the commission in accordance with article 17(3) cannot be applied , the vibration data shall be measured using the most appropriate measurement code for the machinery. ### if harmonised standards are not applied , the vibration data must be measured using the most appropriate measurement code for the machinery.


### the operating conditions during measurement and the methods used for measurement , or the reference of the harmonised standard applied , shall be specified. ### the operating conditions during measurement and the methods used for measurement , or the reference of the harmonised standard applied , must be specified.


### autonomous mobile machinery products shall have a supervisory control function specific to the autonomous mode. this function shall allow the operator to remotely receive information from the machine. the supervisory control function shall only allow actions to stop and to start remotely the machine. it shall be designed and constructed to allow those actions only when the driver can see directly or indirectly the machine's movement and working area and the protective devices are operational. ### in situations where a supervisory control function is needed as a protective measure on autonomous mobile machinery products , that function shall be specific to its autonomous operation. in situations where the supervisory control function allows a remote action from the operator , that function shall be designed in such a way that that action does not increase any risk.


### the information the driver receives from the machine when the supervisory control function is active shall enable the driver to have a complete and accurate view of the operation , movement and safe positioning of the machine in its travel and working area. ### deleted


### this information shall alert the driver of the occurrence of unforeseen or dangerous situations present or impending , which require driver’s intervention. ### deleted


### if the supervisory control function is not active , the machinery shall not be able to operate. ### deleted


### autonomous mobile machinery products shall comply with any of the following conditions: ### deleted


### autonomous mobile machinery products shall comply with any of the following conditions: ### autonomous mobile machinery products shall comply with at least one of the two following conditions:


### it shall be equipped with devices intended to detect any human , domestic animal or any other obstacle in its vicinity , where those obstacles could give rise to a risk to health and safety of persons or of domestic animals or to safe operation of the machinery product. ### it shall be equipped with devices intended to detect any human , domestic animal or any other obstacle in its vicinity , where those obstacles could give rise to a risk to health and safety of persons or where appropriate of domestic animals or to safe operation of the machinery product.


### machinery , lifting accessories and their components shall be capable of withstanding the stresses to which they are subjected during their lifetime , both in and , where applicable , out of use , under the installation and operating conditions provided for and in all relevant configurations , with due regard , where appropriate , to the effects of atmospheric factors and forces exerted by persons. this requirement shall also be satisfied during transport , assembly and dismantling. ### machinery , lifting accessories and their components shall be capable of withstanding the stresses to which they are subjected during their lifecycle , both in and , where applicable , out of use , under the installation and operating conditions provided for and in all relevant configurations , with due regard , where appropriate , to the effects of atmospheric factors and forces exerted by persons. this requirement shall also be satisfied during transport , assembly and dismantling.


### 3. notes that , the final budget of the foundation for the financial year 2021 was the same as for the financial year 2020 and amounted to eur 27 million; expresses its satisfaction that the foundation’s budget for 2021 was executed by 100%; ### 3. notes that , the final budget of the foundation for the financial year 2021 amounted to eur 27 million; expresses its satisfaction that the foundation’s budget for 2021 was executed by 100%;


### 8. notes that on 31 december 2021 , the establishment plan was 89% completed (compared to 95% in 2020) , with 9 officials and 74 temporary agents appointed out of 91 authorised under the union budget (91 authorised posts in 2020) , whereas two staff members were on leave on personal grounds and were not immediately replaced; notes that , in addition , 13 contract agents were working for the foundation in 2021; underlines the gap between the number of temporary staff and the number of contract staff; recalls the importance of fighting against staff turnover within eu agencies; ### 8. regrets that on 31 december 2021 , the establishment plan was 89% completed (compared to 95% in 2020) , with 9 officials and 74 temporary agents appointed out of 91 authorised under the union budget (91 authorised posts in 2020) , whereas two staff members were on leave on personal grounds and were not immediately replaced; notes that , in addition , 13 contract agents were working for the foundation in 2021; regrets that three senior positions were not filled; underlines the gap between the number of temporary staff and the number of contract staff; recalls the importance of fighting against staff turnover within eu agencies;


### 9. notes the foundation’s gender breakdown reported for 2021 at senior management with 5 men (56%) and 4 women (44%) , the management board members with 54 men (64%) and 30 women (36%) , and overall staff with 41 men (43%) and 55 women (57%); regrets the high number of members of the foundation’s management board; ### 9. notes the foundation’s gender breakdown reported for 2021 at senior management with 5 men (56%) and 4 women (44%) , the management board members with 54 men (64%) and 30 women (36%) , and overall staff with 41 men (43%) and 55 women (57%); notes the underrepresentation of staff from cyprus , estonia , malta and slovenia; reminds the commission and the member states to take into account the importance of ensuring gender and geographical balance when nominating members to the foundation’s management board; urges the foundation to ensure gender and geographical balance when recruiting its staff;


### 15. recalls the importance for all procurement procedure , 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; asks for the implementation of the e-procurement it tools developed by the european commission; calls for an updated clarification of the procedures and templates in the procurement guidelines; notes with concern the court’s observation that the public procurement weaknesses are increasing and remain the largest source of irregular payments in most of the agencies; ### 15. recalls the importance for all procurement procedure , 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; asks for the implementation of the e-procurement it tools developed by the european commission; calls for an updated clarification of the procedures and templates in the procurement guidelines;


### digitalisation and green transition ### digitalisation and sustainability


### 22. welcomes the measures put in place in 2021 with regard to the foundation’s cybersecurity; notes in particular the cybersecurity awareness programme 2021 and the awareness trainings provided to all staff , the rolling-out of the multi factor authentication system and the performance by cert-eu of network penetration and phishing simulation tests; welcomes the foundation’s proactiveness in preparing for the update of its information systems security policy in light of the upcoming two union regulations on cybersecurity and information security in union institutions and bodies; encourages the foundation to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity); ### 22. welcomes the measures put in place in 2021 with regard to the foundation’s cybersecurity; notes in particular the cybersecurity awareness programme 2021 and the awareness trainings provided to all staff , the rolling-out of the multi factor authentication system and the performance by cert-eu of network penetration and phishing simulation tests;


### 23. commends the foundation’s consistent implementation of its ‘digital first’ approach in different areas of its work , in particular with regard to content production and dissemination via online and mobile channels; notes that in 2021 actions focused on data visualisation , on the development of an online explorer tool and on establishing a plan to develop a central data warehouse for sharing statistical data; notes that in 2021 the foundation prepared the rollout of the qualified electronic signature (qes); commends the development by the foundation of the web app that enables the computation of convergence in gender equality in real time; commends further the use of a new software for extracting union policy documents which increased efficiency in recording uptake in key european-level policy documents; ### 23. notes the foundation’s consistent implementation of its ‘digital first’ approach in different areas of its work , in particular with regard to content production and dissemination via online and mobile channels; notes that in 2021 actions focused on data visualisation , on the development of an online explorer tool and on establishing a plan to develop a central data warehouse for sharing statistical data; notes that in 2021 the foundation prepared the rollout of the qualified electronic signature (qes); notes the development by the foundation of the web app that enables the computation of convergence in gender equality in real time; commends further the use of a new software for extracting union policy documents which increased efficiency in recording uptake in key european-level policy documents;


### 30. notes that the foundation is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with the ela in q3 2022; takes note that the foundation in november 2021 , the foundation signed a cooperation agreement with the european university institute in florence; notes further that a draft agreement for collaboration with the oecd is under preparation; ### 30. notes that the foundation is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with the ela in q3 2022; takes note that the foundation in november 2021 , the foundation signed a cooperation agreement with the european university institute in florence; notes further that a draft agreement for collaboration with the oecd is under preparation; further appreciates that the foundation has extended its cooperation to include the european centre for disease prevention and control (ecdc);


### 1. notes that participation rights play a crucial role in a functioning of the social market economy; stresses that ewcs enhance democracy at the workplace; ### 1. underlines that participation rights play a crucial role in a functioning of the social market economy; stresses that ewcs enhance democracy at the workplace and believes that it is essential to strengthen ewcs , taking into account the different industrial relations systems in the member states;


### 1. notes that participation rights play a crucial role in a functioning of the social market economy; stresses that ewcs enhance democracy at the workplace; ### 1. notes that participation rights play a crucial role in a functioning of the social market economy; stresses that ewcs enhance democracy at the workplace; stresses the need to create awareness of ewcs among employees and management representatives;


### 3. underlines that the definition and consequent interpretation of what matters are to be regarded as ‘transnational issues’ remains vague and results in a fragmented implementation by the member states; stresses in this regard that the scope of possible effects is a missing element which needs to be considered while determining the transnational character of a matter; ### 3. underlines that the definition and consequent interpretation of what matters are to be regarded as ‘transnational issues’ remains vague and results in a fragmented implementation by the member states; stresses in this regard that the scope of possible effects is a missing element which needs to be considered while determining the transnational character of a matter; reiterates its call to clarify the concept of the “transnational character of a matter” in directive 2009/38/ec;


### 4. regrets that the timely manner of consultation remains an issue where the employees’ representatives opinion may be requested or delivered at a point in time where no meaningful consideration can be taken or when the management decision on the proposed measure has already been taken; regrets that the lack of management obligation to take an opinion into account often results in the input being disregarded or failing to have an actual impact on the proposed measure at hand; ### 4. regrets that the timely manner of consultation remains an issue where the employees’ representatives opinion may be requested or delivered at a point in time where no meaningful consideration can be taken or when the management decision on the proposed measure has already been taken; regrets that the lack of management obligation to take an opinion into account often results in the input being disregarded or failing to have an actual impact on the proposed measure at hand; reiterates its call on the commission and the member states to promote the strengthening of information and consultation rights to ensure that the ewc’s opinion is considered in company decisions and is delivered before consultation is completed at the respective level and before the governing bodies come to a decision;


### 5. notes that the three-year timing provision of situations governing the entry into force of subsidiary requirements in the event of a failure to conclude an agreement is excessive and to the disadvantage of workers; underlines that the right of ewcs to have an annual meeting with the central management is insufficient and should be increased provide for biannual meetings in order to improve the practical functioning and running of ewcs; ### 5. notes that the three-year timing provision of situations governing the entry into force of subsidiary requirements in the event of a failure to conclude an agreement is excessive and to the disadvantage of workers; reiterates its call to strengthen the subsidiary requirements in directive 2009/38/ec and underlines that the right of ewcs to have an annual meeting with the central management is insufficient and should be increased provide for biannual meetings in order to improve the practical functioning and running of ewcs;


### 6. highlights that the member state implementation of confidentiality provisions is fragmented due to the lack of a clear definition and therefore calls for a clear definition of confidential information in line with the definitions provided for in directive 2016/943; stresses in this context that further efforts by member state are needed in order to specify and clarify the conditions under which the central management is not required to pass on information which could be harmful; ### highlights that the member state implementation of confidentiality provisions is fragmented due to the lack of a clear definition and therefore calls for a clear definition of confidential information in line with the definitions provided for in directive 2016/943; stresses in this context that further efforts by member state are needed in order to specify and clarify the conditions under which the central management is not required to pass on information which could be harmful; reiterates its call to prevent the abuse of confidentiality rules as a mean to limit access to information and effective participation and calls on the commission in the context of the revision of directive 2009/38/ec to require member states to clearly define in what cases confidentiality is justified in order to restrict the access to information;


### 6. highlights that the member state implementation of confidentiality provisions is fragmented due to the lack of a clear definition and therefore calls for a clear definition of confidential information in line with the definitions provided for in directive 2016/943; stresses in this context that further efforts by member state are needed in order to specify and clarify the conditions under which the central management is not required to pass on information which could be harmful; ### 6. highlights that the member state implementation of confidentiality provisions is fragmented due to the lack of a clear definition and therefore calls for a clear definition of confidential information in line with the definitions provided for in directive 2016/943; stresses in this context that further efforts by member state are needed in order to specify and clarify precisely the conditions under which the central management is not required to pass on information which could be harmful;


### 7. stresses that in cases of disagreement on whether to undertake an information or consultation procedure , there is a lack of guidance on how to resolve the current negative effects on ewcs and workers representatives; ### stresses that in cases of disagreement on whether to undertake an information or consultation procedure , there is a lack of guidance on how to resolve the current negative effects on ewcs and workers representatives; calls on the commission in the revision of directive 2009/38/ec to require the central management to clarify the reasons why the requirements exceptionally do not apply;


### 8. is concerned about the fragmented and insufficient compliance with directive 2009/38/ec; calls in this regard for reinforced procedures and other measures to ensure proper , effective and timely compliance , including the temporary suspension of the implementation of management decisions; ### is concerned about the fragmented and insufficient compliance with directive 2009/38/ec; calls in this regard for reinforced procedures and other measures to ensure proper , effective and timely compliance , including introducing in the directive a temporary suspension of the implementation of management decisions;


### 9. regrets that in many member states penalties for non-compliance are not effective , dissuasive or proportionate as required by directive 2009/38/ec; stresses that the provisions governing member state penalties needs to be strengthen in order to improve compliance with directive 2009/38/ec; ### 9. regrets that in many member states penalties for non-compliance are not effective , dissuasive or proportionate as required by directive 2009/38/ec; stresses that the provisions governing member state penalties needs to be strengthen in order to improve compliance with directive 2009/38/ec; reiterates its call on the commission to revise the directive 2009/38/ec with a view to introduce effective , dissuasive and proportionate penalties in order to secure compliance;


### 10. stresses that the provisions guiding the situations in which the obligations of directive 2009/38/ec do not apply due to other agreements in force warrant further clarification in order to improve the functioning and implementation of directive 2009/38/ec; ### 10. stresses that the provisions guiding the situations in which the obligations of directive 2009/38/ec do not apply due to other agreements in force warrant further clarification in order to improve the functioning and implementation of directive 2009/38/ec; reiterates its previous call on the commission and the member states to put an end , after more than 20 years , to the exemption for the so-called voluntary pre-directive agreements and calls for a revision of the relevant provisions of directive 2009/38/ec;


### 11. calls on member states to ensure access to justice for ewcs and for the specification of the legal status of ewcs and special negotiating bodies as legal actors; ### 11. reiterates its previous call on the member states to ensure effective access to justice for ewcs and special negotiation bodies , namely by the specification of the legal status of ewcs and special negotiating bodies as legal actors;


### “7a. in order to determine the transnational character of a matter , the scope of its possible effects must be taken into account. this includes matters which , irrespective of the number of member states involved , are of concern to european workers in terms of the scope of their potential impact , as well as matters which involve the transfer of activities between member states.”; ### “4a. in order to determine the transnational character of a matter , the scope of its possible effects must be taken into account. this includes matters which , irrespective of the number of member states involved , are of concern to european workers in terms of the scope of their potential impact , as well as matters which involve the transfer of activities between member states.”;


### “(g) ‘consultation’ means the establishment of dialogue and exchange of views between employees’ representatives and central management or any more appropriate level of management , at such time , in such fashion and with such content as enables employees’ representatives to express a prior opinion on the basis of the information provided about the proposed measures to which the consultation is related , without prejudice to the responsibilities of the management , and within a reasonable time , which is to be taken into account within the community-scale undertaking or community-scale group of undertakings;”; ### “(g) ‘consultation’ means the establishment of dialogue and exchange of views between employees’ representatives and central management or any more appropriate level of management , at such time , in such fashion and with such content as enables employees’ representatives to express a prior opinion on the basis of the information provided about the proposed measures to which the consultation is related , without prejudice to the responsibilities of the management , and within a reasonable time , which is to be considered within the community-scale undertaking or community-scale group of undertakings;”;


### “(g) ‘consultation’ means the establishment of dialogue and exchange of views between employees’ representatives and central management or any more appropriate level of management , at such time , in such fashion and with such content as enables employees’ representatives to express a prior opinion on the basis of the information provided about the proposed measures to which the consultation is related , without prejudice to the responsibilities of the management , and within a reasonable time , which is to be taken into account within the community-scale undertaking or community-scale group of undertakings;”; ### “(g) ‘consultation’ means the establishment of dialogue and exchange of views between employees’ representatives and central management or any more appropriate level of management , at such time , in such fashion and with such content as enables employees’ representatives to express an opinion on the basis of the information provided about the proposed measures to which the consultation is related , without prejudice to the responsibilities of the management , and within a reasonable time , which can be taken into account within the community-scale undertaking or community-scale group of undertakings;”;


### “— where , after one year from the date of this request , they are unable to conclude an agreement as laid down in article 6 and the special negotiating body has not taken the decision provided for in article 5(5).”; ### “— where , after 18 months from the date of this request , they are unable to conclude an agreement as laid down in article 6 and the special negotiating body has not taken the decision provided for in article 5(5).”;


### “1. member states shall ensure that members of special negotiating bodies or of european works councils and any experts who assist them are obliged not to reveal any trade secrets , as defined in article 1(1) of directive (eu) 2016/943 of the european parliament and of the council1a which have expressly been provided to them in confidence. ### “1. member states shall ensure that , within the conditions and limits laid down by national legislation , members of special negotiating bodies or of european works councils and any experts who assist them are not authorised to reveal any information which , in the legitimate interest of the undertaking or establishment has expressly been provided to them in confidence;


### this paragraph shall not apply to members of the european works council who pass on information to national or local work councils that may affect the situation of workers where such information has been provided to them in confidence and is subject to national rules on confidentiality. ### this paragraph shall not apply to members of the european works council who pass on information to national or local trade union representatives or work councils that may affect the situation of workers where such information has been provided to them in confidence and is subject to national rules on confidentiality.


### 2. each member state shall define , in specific and substantiated cases and under the conditions and limits laid down by national legislation , that the central management situated in its territory is not obliged to transmit information when its nature is such that , according to objective criteria , it would seriously harm the functioning of the undertakings concerned or would be prejudicial to them. ### 2. each member state shall define , in specific and substantiated cases and under the conditions and limits laid down by national legislation , that the central management situated in its territory is not obliged to transmit information when its nature is such that , according to objective criteria , it would seriously harm the functioning of the undertakings concerned.


### member states shall establish procedures to enable the temporary suspension of decisions of the central management where such decisions are challenged on the basis that there has been an infringement of the information and consultation requirements under this directive or under agreements concluded pursuant thereto.”; ### deleted


### member states shall establish procedures to enable the temporary suspension of decisions of the central management where such decisions are challenged on the basis that there has been an infringement of the information and consultation requirements under this directive or under agreements concluded pursuant thereto.”; ### member states shall establish procedures to apply for and terminate the temporary suspension of decisions of the central management where such decisions are challenged on the basis that there has been an infringement of the information and consultation requirements under this directive or under agreements concluded pursuant thereto.”;


### in paragraph 3 , the following subparagraph is added: ### after paragraph 3 , the following paragraph is added:


### 3. the financial penalties referred to in paragraph 2 , point (a) , shall amount to a maximum of at least eur 10 000 000 or 2 % of the undertaking’s total annual worldwide turnover in the preceding business year , whichever is higher. ### 3. the financial penalties referred to in paragraph 2 , point (a) , shall amount to a maximum of eur 10 000 000 or 2 % of the undertaking’s total annual worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year , whichever is higher.


### 4. in the case of intentional infringements , member states shall provide for a maximum financial penalty of at least eur 20 000 000 or 4 % of the undertaking’s total worldwide annual turnover in the preceding business year , whichever is higher. ### 4. in the case of intentional infringements , member states shall provide for a maximum financial penalty of eur 20 000 000 or 4 % of the undertaking’s total worldwide annual turnover in the preceding financial year , whichever is higher.


### a. whereas the covid-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on people in the eu , particularly those from more vulnerable groups , such as women , people with disabilities , children , young people and the elderly , in their everyday lives , working lives and livelihoods2 3 ; ### a. whereas the covid-19 pandemic is placing a heavy burden on people in the eu , particularly those from more vulnerable groups , such as women , single parents , people with disabilities , children , young people , the elderly and big families as well as it is placing a heavy burden on the frontline workers and their families in their everyday lives , working lives and livelihoods2 3 ;


### b. whereas the rrf created an unprecedented structure adapted to addressing the complex effects of the covid-19 pandemic on economy , society and institutions; ### b. whereas the rrf created an unprecedented structure adapted to addressing the complex effects of the covid-19 pandemic on economy , society institutions and is positively contributing to the eu’s recovery and resilience , including economic growth , cohesion , jobs , productivity , competitiveness , research , development and innovation , and a well-functioning internal market with robust small and medium enterprises smes;


### c. whereas social and territorial cohesion is one of the six pillars of the rrf; whereas creating and fostering high-quality employment creation is one of the objectives included in the rrf regulation; ### c. whereas social and territorial cohesion is one of the six pillars of the rrf; whereas creating and fostering the competitiveness of our companies and high-quality employment creation is one of the objectives included in the rrf regulation;


### c. whereas social and territorial cohesion is one of the six pillars of the rrf; whereas creating and fostering high-quality employment creation is one of the objectives included in the rrf regulation; ### c. whereas social and territorial cohesion is one of the six pillars of the rrf; whereas creating and fostering high-quality employment creation and inclusive growth are some of the objectives included in the rrf regulation;


### 1. highlights that the covid-19 crisis has already left many people jobless or in precarious employment; calls on the commission and member states to fight against youth unemployment and to ensure that young people , especially those not in employment , education or training (neets) , receive adequate , paid and quality first working experience; ### 1. highlights that the covid-19 crisis has already left many people jobless or in precarious employment and interrupted vocational education , traineeships or apprenticeships of many young people; calls on the commission and member states to fight against youth unemployment and to ensure that young people , especially those not in employment , education or training (neets) , receive adequate , paid and quality first working experience; calls furthermore on the commission and member states to promote up-skilling and re-skilling of workers who lost their jobs during the pandemic so they are able to adapt to the changes in the labour market particularly its digitalisation;


### 1. highlights that the covid-19 crisis has already left many people jobless or in precarious employment; calls on the commission and member states to fight against youth unemployment and to ensure that young people , especially those not in employment , education or training (neets) , receive adequate , paid and quality first working experience; ### 1. highlights that the covid-19 crisis has already left many people unemployed and young people are particularly affected by the covid-19 crisis in terms of employment , education , training and mental well-being; calls on the commission and member states to fight against youth unemployment and to ensure that young people , especially those not in employment , education or training (neets) , receive adequate , remunerated and quality first working experience;


### 1. highlights that the covid-19 crisis has already left many people jobless or in precarious employment; calls on the commission and member states to fight against youth unemployment and to ensure that young people , especially those not in employment , education or training (neets) , receive adequate , paid and quality first working experience; ### 1. highlights that the covid-19 crisis has already left many people jobless or in precarious employment; calls on the commission and member states to fight against youth unemployment and to ensure that young people , especially those not in employment , education or training (neets) , have access to training and receive adequate , paid and quality first working experience;


### 1. recalls the strong need for culture and education , as the backbone of our democracy , society and economy , to receive support from the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , also with regard to the green and digital transitions; ### 1. reiterates the crucial importance that education , culture and sports receive support from the recovery and resilience facility since they play a key role in our daily lives by shaping our identity , creating bonds between generations and deepening our social and democratic participation; recognises how paramount these sectors are for our economies;


### 1. notes that by mid-february 2022 , all member states but one had submitted national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) , requesting in total eur 337.5 billion in grants and eur 166 billion in loans; ### 1. notes that by mid-february 2022 , all member states but one had submitted national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) , requesting in total eur 337.5 billion in grants and eur 166 billion in loans; reminds that the benefits of economic recovery will only be achieved if the sustainability of public finances is in balance in long term;


### 1. notes that by mid-february 2022 , all member states but one had submitted national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) , requesting in total eur 337.5 billion in grants and eur 166 billion in loans; ### 1. notes that by mid-february 2022 , all member states but one had submitted national recovery and resilience plans (nrrps) , requesting in total eur 337.5 billion in grants and eur 166 billion in loans; welcomes that by mid-march 2022 eur 54.05 billion in grants and eur 19.91 billion in loans were disbursed1a;


### 2. stresses that member states must adopt reforms and include investments in the next generation , children and youth in line with the objectives of the child guarantee and reinforced youth guarantee; recalls that there is rrf funding expressly available for the development of education , training and skills , particularly digital skills; stresses , further , the importance of the mutual recognition of skills , qualifications and competences in fostering labour mobility; ### 2. stresses that member states must adopt reforms and include investments in the next generation , children and youth with the special focus on children and young people from vulnerable and disadvantaged environment in line with the objectives of the child guarantee and reinforced youth guarantee; recalls that there is rrf funding expressly available for the development of education , training and skills , particularly digital skills and recalls that it shall also support development of cross-cutting skills such as critical thinking , entrepreneurship , creativity , team work or media literacy; stresses , further , the importance of the mutual recognition of skills , qualifications as well as formal recognition of skills and competences gained during informal care , informal learning or volunteering in fostering labour mobility;


### 2. is concerned about the fact that all member states have received a b-rating for the criteria evaluating whether the estimated total costs of the nrrps are reasonable; ### 2. is concerned about the fact that all member states have received a b-rating for the criteria evaluating whether the estimated total costs of the nrrps are reasonable; calls on the commission to develop criteria which enable evaluations across the entire spectrum available in the future;


### 3. calls on the commission to report on the implementation of the milestones pertaining to the missing elements in the plans on the structures in place to monitor , implement and control the funds allocated and the extent to which these missing elements have affected the timely absorption of the funds; ### 3. calls on the commission to report on the implementation of the milestones pertaining to the missing elements in the plans on the structures in place to monitor , implement and control the funds allocated and the extent to which these missing elements have affected the timely absorption of the funds; stresses that swift implementation of nrrps is a prerequisite not only for economic recovery but also to stimulate growth and therefore achieve its intended purpose;


### 4. welcomes the recovery and resilience scoreboard that provides an overview of the progress made in the implementation of the nrrps and thereby fosters the transparency , public scrutiny and accountability of the facility; ### 4. welcomes the recovery and resilience scoreboard that provides an overview of the progress made in the implementation of the nrrps and thereby fosters the transparency , public scrutiny and accountability of the facility; reiterates the importance of the commission undertaking a continuous , including ex-post , monitoring of the facility's expenditure; believes that full transparency is needed from the member states , regarding implementation and management data , in order to analyse the results of the facility and identify possible shortcomings;


### 4. welcomes the recovery and resilience scoreboard that provides an overview of the progress made in the implementation of the nrrps and thereby fosters the transparency , public scrutiny and accountability of the facility; ### 4. welcomes the recovery and resilience scoreboard that provides an overview of the progress made in the implementation of the nrrps and thereby fosters the transparency , public scrutiny and accountability of the facility; calls , however , for including more detailed and regional information about the implementation of the milestones and targets in the scoreboard; encourages the commission to directly transfer the data regarding the implemented milestones and targets into the scoreboard in a timely manner and without any undue delay;


### 4. welcomes the recovery and resilience scoreboard that provides an overview of the progress made in the implementation of the nrrps and thereby fosters the transparency , public scrutiny and accountability of the facility; ### 4. welcomes the recovery and resilience scoreboard that provides an overview of the progress made in the implementation of the nrrps and thereby fosters the transparency , public scrutiny and accountability of the facility; notes that the facility should not undermine the responsibility of member states to manage their own public finances; stress that the facility should not cover current expenditure in member states; recalls that the facility should support reforms and investments that increase the productive potential of the economy in member states;


### 5. considers that the reliability of the performance data concerning the targets and milestones of the facility is of the utmost importance; ### 5. considers that the reliability of the performance data concerning the targets and milestones of the facility is of the utmost importance; reminds that the protection of the eu’s financial interests is a key element of the eu policy agenda to strengthen and increase the confidence of the public and ensure that taxpayer money is used properly;


### 6. recalls that irregularities may lead to the reduction of financial contributions or the recovery of funds by the commission; ### 6. recalls that irregularities may lead to the reduction of financial contributions or the recovery of funds by the commission; calls on the commission to pay particular attention to the evaluation of the fulfilment of country specific recommendations (csrs) in the nrrps in the disbursement phase of the facility and to consider refraining from making payments if agreed or already completed milestones and targets related to challenges in the relevant csrs are not adequately met; furthermore calls on the commission to make full use of the provisions of the regulation , allowing it to recover grants or ask for early repayment of loans in case of breach of the obligations of member states under the financing agreements , including in relation to the implementation of csrs;


### 6. recalls that irregularities may lead to the reduction of financial contributions or the recovery of funds by the commission; ### 6. recalls that irregularities should lead to the reduction of financial contributions or the recovery of funds by the commission;


### 7. stresses that the commission , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , the court of auditors and the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) may exercise their rights laid down in article 129(1) of the financial regulation with regard to the facility; asks the commission to provide information about the measures ensuring the early detection of the abuse of eu funds; ### 7. calls on the commission to ensure that adequate control capacities are in place and that the commission , olaf , the court of auditors and where applicable the eppo are granted full access by member states to information to exert their rights according to the financial regulation and the rrf regulation; calls on the court of auditors , olaf and eppo to make full use of their role under the rrf regulation and scrutinise thoroughly all rrf spending , in order to prevent , detect , correct and investigate fraud , corruption , conflict of interests and where applicable to impose administrative penalties , as well as to avoid double funding;


### 7. stresses that the commission , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , the court of auditors and the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) may exercise their rights laid down in article 129(1) of the financial regulation with regard to the facility; asks the commission to provide information about the measures ensuring the early detection of the abuse of eu funds; ### 7. stresses that the commission , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , the court of auditors and the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) may exercise their rights laid down in article 129(1) of the financial regulation with regard to the facility; asks the commission to provide information about the measures ensuring the early detection of the abuse of eu funds; reiterates the important role of eppo , olaf , europol , and eurojust in supporting member states and the commission to protect the financial interests of the union during the implementation of ngeu; highlights the ngeu law enforcement forum as well as operation sentinel , which in a cooperative manner shall help to prevent and counter threats against the ngeu funds and map vulnerabilities in national allocation systems;


### 7. stresses that the commission , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , the court of auditors and the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) may exercise their rights laid down in article 129(1) of the financial regulation with regard to the facility; asks the commission to provide information about the measures ensuring the early detection of the abuse of eu funds; ### 7. stresses that the commission , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , the court of auditors and the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) may exercise their rights laid down in article 129(1) of the financial regulation with regard to the facility; asks the commission to provide information about the measures ensuring the early detection of the abuse of eu funds; commends the invaluable work carried out by olaf and eppo in combating fraud , money laundering and tax evasion , and stresses that these institutions are chronically understaffed and lacking financial resources;


### 8. notes with satisfaction from the commission’s assessments of nrrps that member states’ prevention of double funding , arrangements to correct serious irregularities and recovery of funds are in general quite well developed; ### 8. notes with satisfaction from the commission’s assessments of nrrps that member states’ prevention of double funding , arrangements to correct serious irregularities and recovery of funds are in general quite well developed; underlines that sufficient resources and capacities need to be directed towards the thorough scrutiny of the plans and the fulfilment of the milestones and targets by all institutions including identifying synergies to achieve the best possible outcome; warns against transforming this evaluation into a mere box-ticking exercise;


### 9. calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , in the meantime , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the beneficiaries of the programme , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states; ### 9. calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , in the meantime , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the beneficiaries of the programme , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states; urges the commission to establish an integrated ,interoperable system building on , but not limited to existing tools , such as arachne and edes which contains information on all eu co-financed projects , beneficiaries and beneficial owners; stresses the need to harmonise the indicators in arachne with the exclusion grounds of edes to ensure that excluded economic operators are also visible in arachne; calls for maximum interoperability between arachne , edes and other software to reduce the need to insert information items into various it-systems multiple times and keep the administrative burden as low as possible; underlines that this integrated and interoperable system must enable to aggregate all individual amounts received by the same beneficiary or beneficial owner into one total sum;


### 9. calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , in the meantime , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the beneficiaries of the programme , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states; ### 9. calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , in the meantime , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the beneficiaries of the programme , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states; calls on all member states to collect and record data on final recipients and beneficiaries of union funding in an electronic standardised and interoperable format and to use the single datamining tool provided by the commission; furthermore , reiterates the importance of digitalising all reporting , monitoring and audit;


### 9. calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , in the meantime , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the beneficiaries of the programme , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states; ### 9. considers that he use of arachne should be regulated mandatory as soon as possible; in the meantime calls on the commission to encourage member states to use arachne and , to make sure that the alternative measures to risk-score the entities and individuals involved in implementation of the facility are equivalent to arachne; calls on the commission to make sure that , in addition to the information on the beneficiaries of the programme , data on beneficial owners is also collected by the member states;


### 11. calls on the commission to report on its assessment of the capacity of national audit systems to prevent , detect and correct corruption , fraud and conflicts of interest , and to ensure compliance with national and union rules; stresses that , in the event of inadequacies in the national audit systems , the milestones or targets suggested by the commission to address these inadequacies must be appropriately explained in the annual report on the implementation of the facility; ### 11. calls on the commission to report on its assessment of the capacity of national audit systems to prevent , detect and correct corruption , fraud and conflicts of interest , and to ensure compliance with national and union rules; stresses that , in the event of inadequacies in the national audit systems , the milestones or targets suggested by the commission to address these inadequacies must be appropriately explained in the annual report on the implementation of the facility; notes that spain , france , greece and italy , for which the commission assessment of a first payment request is available , have milestones related to the national audit and control systems;


### 14. calls on the commission to make approval of the nrrps conditional on the observance of the rule of law and the prevention and detection of , and the fight against , fraud , conflicts of interest and corruption; stresses that all measures set out in the nrrps must comply with the union’s values enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on european union; ### 14. calls on the commission to make approval of the nrrps conditional on the observance of the rule of law and the prevention and detection of , and the fight against , fraud , conflicts of interest and corruption; therefore calls on the commission to implement the conditionality regulation approved by the european court of justice without any further delay; stresses that all measures set out in the nrrps must comply with the union’s values enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on european union;


### 16. reaffirms parliament’s role in scrutinising the implementation of the facility , also through the annual discharge procedure. ### 16. reaffirms parliament’s role in scrutinising the implementation of the facility , also through the annual discharge procedure; reminds that in the framework of the discharge procedure to the commission , in accordance with article 319 tfeu , the facility shall be subject to reporting under the integrated financial and accountability reporting referred to in article 247 of the financial regulation , and , in particular , separately in the annual management and performance report;


### 16. reaffirms parliament’s role in scrutinising the implementation of the facility , also through the annual discharge procedure. ### 16. reaffirms parliament’s role in scrutinising the implementation of the facility , also through the annual discharge procedure; notes that the involvement of the european parliament and council is crucial to ensure the democratic oversight; signals that the discharge can be postponed if the cooperation with both institutions is hampered and transparent access to the documents is denied or delayed by the commission;


### — having regard to articles 34 , 35 and 36 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , which specifically define the right to social and housing assistance , a high level of human health protection and access to services of general economic interest , ### — having regard to articles 34 , 35 and 36 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , which specifically define the right to social security and social assistance , a high level of human health protection and access to services of general economic interest ,


### b. whereas the gender poverty gap has been increasing for the past five years , as women are increasingly and disproportionately affected by poverty and the risk of social exclusion in comparison with men , in particular women who experience intersectional forms of discrimination and households headed by single mothers6 ; whereas the unequal distribution of unpaid care and household work among men and women presents a crucial factor in determining whether women enter into and stay in employment and the quality of the jobs they have; ### b. whereas the gender poverty gap has been increasing for the past five years , as women are increasingly and disproportionately affected by poverty and the risk of social exclusion in comparison with men , in particular women who experience discrimination and households headed by single mothers6 ; whereas the unequal distribution of unpaid care and household work among men and women presents a crucial factor in determining whether women enter into and stay in employment and the quality of the jobs they have;


### c. whereas around 35 % of the working age eu population at risk of poverty is not covered by minimum income or any other social benefits; whereas no member state has in place a benefit system that is sufficient to guarantee every person a decent standard of living , despite the eu being one of the world’s richest regions; ### c. whereas around 35 % of the working age eu population at risk of poverty is not covered by minimum income or any other social benefits;


### c. whereas around 35 % of the working age eu population at risk of poverty is not covered by minimum income or any other social benefits; whereas no member state has in place a benefit system that is sufficient to guarantee every person a decent standard of living , despite the eu being one of the world’s richest regions; ### c. whereas around 35 % of the working age eu population at risk of poverty is not covered by minimum income or any other social benefits; whereas member state shall put in place a benefit system that is sufficient to guarantee every person a decent standard of living , as poverty must be driven out the eu , one of the world’s richest regions;


### c. whereas around 35 % of the working age eu population at risk of poverty is not covered by minimum income or any other social benefits; whereas no member state has in place a benefit system that is sufficient to guarantee every person a decent standard of living , despite the eu being one of the world’s richest regions; ### c. whereas around 35 % of the working age eu population at risk of poverty may not be covered by national minimum income or any other social monetary benefits; whereas member states have benefit systems in place that vary significantly; whereas efforts are still needed to ensure every person a decent standard of living;


### d. whereas climate change has been hitting the poorest the hardest , since extreme weather has caused inflation in various sectors , such as energy , food items (‘heatflation’) , clothes and electronics , and damage to housing due to flooding , as well as having an impact on health; whereas we are still recovering from the covid-19 pandemic and mitigating the rise in the cost of living due to high inflation exacerbated by the invasion of ukraine7 ; ### d. whereas climate change has been hitting the poorest the hardest , since extreme weather causes damage to housing and access to water as well as having an impact on health;


### d. whereas climate change has been hitting the poorest the hardest , since extreme weather has caused inflation in various sectors , such as energy , food items (‘heatflation’) , clothes and electronics , and damage to housing due to flooding , as well as having an impact on health; whereas we are still recovering from the covid-19 pandemic and mitigating the rise in the cost of living due to high inflation exacerbated by the invasion of ukraine7 ; ### d. whereas climate change has been hitting the poorest the hardest , since extreme weather has caused inflation in various sectors , such as , in particular , energy , and damage to housing due to flooding , as well as having an impact on health; whereas we are still recovering from the covid-19 pandemic and mitigating the rise in the cost of living due to high inflation exacerbated by russia’s war of aggression in ukraine7 ;


### e. whereas principles 12 and 13 of the european social charter state that ‘all workers and their dependents have the right to social security’ and that ‘anyone without adequate resources has the right to social and medical assistance’; ### e. whereas principles 12 and 13 of the european social charter of the council of europe lays down the right to social security’ and the right to social and medical assistance’;


### f. whereas principle 3 of the european pillar of social rights proclaims that ‘everyone has the right to equal treatment and opportunities regarding employment , social protection , education , and access to goods and services available to the public’ , and principle 14 states that ‘everyone lacking sufficient resources has the right to adequate minimum income benefits ensuring a life in dignity at all stages of life , and effective access to enabling goods and services’; ### f. whereas principle 3 of the european pillar of social rights proclaims that ‘everyone has the right to equal treatment and opportunities regarding employment , social protection , education , and access to goods and services available to the public’ , principle 4 states that everyone has the right to timely and tailor-made assistance to improve employment or self-employed prospects , and principle 14 states that ‘everyone lacking sufficient resources has the right to adequate minimum income benefits ensuring a life in dignity at all stages of life , and effective access to enabling goods and services. for those who can work , minimum income benefits should be combined with incentives to (re)integrate into the labour market.”;


### g. whereas today , all eu member states have some sort of minimum income scheme (mis) in place and all have set their schemes at a level below the at-risk-of-poverty (arop) threshold , and sometimes as little as 20 % of the at-risk-of-poverty-or-social-exclusion (arope) threshold , which in practical terms means that those receiving minimum income do not have enough income to make ends meet; ### g. whereas today , all eu member states have some sort of minimum income scheme (mis) in place; whereas national mis are part of wider social protection systems and their effectiveness shall be accessed taking that into account; whereas efforts are needed to make sure that support for the most vulnerable exceeds the national at-risk-of-poverty (arop) threshold;


### h. whereas the soft law approach and policy coordination mechanisms used in the last 20 years have failed to reduce monetary poverty , in-work poverty and income inequalities in an effective and sustainable manner; ### deleted


### h. whereas the soft law approach and policy coordination mechanisms used in the last 20 years have failed to reduce monetary poverty , in-work poverty and income inequalities in an effective and sustainable manner; ### h. whereas the soft law approach and policy coordination mechanisms has been set up in the last 20 years to reduce monetary poverty , in-work poverty and income inequalities , however we must go further by promoting access to work through quality education , appropriate training for the development of workers' skills ;


### h. whereas the soft law approach and policy coordination mechanisms used in the last 20 years have failed to reduce monetary poverty , in-work poverty and income inequalities in an effective and sustainable manner; ### h. whereas , despite the efforts that have already been undertaken , the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion still remains a significant challenge;


### h. whereas the soft law approach and policy coordination mechanisms used in the last 20 years have failed to reduce monetary poverty , in-work poverty and income inequalities in an effective and sustainable manner; ### h. whereas the soft law approach and policy coordination mechanisms used in the last 20 years were not efficient enough to reduce monetary poverty , in-work poverty and income inequalities in an effective and sustainable manner;


### i. whereas women , single-parent households , persons with disabilities or long-term diseases , people with migrant or minority backgrounds , homeless people , the lbgtiq+ community and the unemployed are those most affected by poverty or at risk of falling into poverty; ### i. whereas , single-parent households , people with migrant or minority backgrounds , homeless people , and the lbgtiq+ community are those most affected by poverty or at risk of falling into poverty; whereas the pay gap between women and men remains wide and european women are more at risk of poverty; whereas it is therefore essential to take action for women's careers and for the member states to ensure that directive 2019/1158 on work-life balance is applied in this respect; whereas in 2021 , 16% of european pensioners were at risk of poverty , that older people are particularly at risk of poverty and social exclusion; whereas people with disabilities are particularly at risk of poverty; whereas people with long-term illnesses are also more vulnerable to the risk of poverty; whereas one of the tools for effectively combating poverty is the fight against long-term unemployment;


### i. whereas women , single-parent households , persons with disabilities or long-term diseases , people with migrant or minority backgrounds , homeless people , the lbgtiq+ community and the unemployed are those most affected by poverty or at risk of falling into poverty; ### i. whereas women , single-parent households , big families , persons with disabilities , persons with chronic or long-term diseases or those recovering and trying to reintegrate to labour market after long absence , people with migrant or minority backgrounds , homeless people and the unemployed are those most affected by poverty or at risk of falling into poverty;


### 1. recalls that at the porto summit , the commission , the social partners and civil society committed to reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion by at least 15 million , including at least 5 million children , by 2030; recalls that the eu had already largely failed to meet its target of lifting 20 million people out of poverty by 2020 before the covid-19 pandemic hit; notes that the current rise in the cost of living will push an increasing number of people into poverty unless action is taken rapidly; stresses that poverty is not solely a lack of economic means , but is rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and access to essential goods and services , and thus the basic conditions for living in dignity; notes that persons living in poverty experience many interrelated and mutually reinforcing deprivations that prevent them from enjoying their rights and perpetuate their poverty; ### 1. recalls that at the porto summit , the commission , the social partners and civil society called to promote adequate social inclusion and social protection policies to reduce the number of people living in and at risk of poverty or social exclusion by at least 15 million , including at least 5 million children , by 2030; recalls that the eu had already largely failed to meet its target of lifting 20 million people out of poverty by 2020 before the covid-19 pandemic hit; notes that the current rise in the cost of living will push an increasing number of people into poverty unless action is taken rapidly; stresses that risk of poverty is measured as the share of people with an equalised disposable income below the at-risk-of-poverty threshold at 60 % of the national median equalised disposable income after social transfers , but poverty could also be considered a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of access to essential goods and services , and thus the basic conditions for living in dignity; notes that persons living in poverty experience many interrelated and mutually reinforcing deprivations that prevent them from enjoying their rights and perpetuate their poverty;


### 1. recalls that at the porto summit , the commission , the social partners and civil society committed to reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion by at least 15 million , including at least 5 million children , by 2030; recalls that the eu had already largely failed to meet its target of lifting 20 million people out of poverty by 2020 before the covid-19 pandemic hit; notes that the current rise in the cost of living will push an increasing number of people into poverty unless action is taken rapidly; stresses that poverty is not solely a lack of economic means , but is rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and access to essential goods and services , and thus the basic conditions for living in dignity; notes that persons living in poverty experience many interrelated and mutually reinforcing deprivations that prevent them from enjoying their rights and perpetuate their poverty; ### 1. recalls that at the porto summit , the commission , the social partners and civil society committed to reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion by at least 15 million , including at least 5 million children , by 2030; notes that the current rise in the cost of living will push an increasing number of people into poverty unless action is taken rapidly; stresses that poverty is not solely a lack of economic means , but is rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and access to essential goods and services , and thus the basic conditions for living in dignity; notes that persons living in poverty experience many interrelated and mutually reinforcing deprivations that prevent them from enjoying their rights and perpetuate their poverty;


### 1. recalls that at the porto summit , the commission , the social partners and civil society committed to reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion by at least 15 million , including at least 5 million children , by 2030; recalls that the eu had already largely failed to meet its target of lifting 20 million people out of poverty by 2020 before the covid-19 pandemic hit; notes that the current rise in the cost of living will push an increasing number of people into poverty unless action is taken rapidly; stresses that poverty is not solely a lack of economic means , but is rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and access to essential goods and services , and thus the basic conditions for living in dignity; notes that persons living in poverty experience many interrelated and mutually reinforcing deprivations that prevent them from enjoying their rights and perpetuate their poverty; ### 1. recalls that at the porto summit , the commission , the social partners and civil society committed to reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion by at least 15 million , including at least 5 million children , by 2030; recalls that the target of lifting 20 million people out of poverty by 2020 was not met before the covid-19 pandemic hit; emphasizes that russia’s unjustified and illegal war of aggression against ukraine causes sharp increase in energy prices and inflation which is rising the cost of living and pushing an increasing number of people into poverty; stresses that poverty is not solely a lack of economic means , but is rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and access to essential goods and services , and thus the basic conditions for living in dignity; notes that persons living in poverty experience many interrelated and mutually reinforcing deprivations that prevent them from enjoying their rights and perpetuate their poverty;


### 2. acknowledges that the social protection committee and existing soft law mechanisms such as the country-specific recommendations and social scoreboard established under the european semester have not been enough to encourage member states to set their mis above the arop line; reiterates its call for all member states to set their mis above 60 % of the national median income before social benefits , together with other indicators such as reference budgets to cover the expenses needed to live a decent life; ### 2. acknowledges the social protection committee and existing soft law mechanisms such as the country-specific recommendations and social scoreboard established under the european semester;


### 2. acknowledges that the social protection committee and existing soft law mechanisms such as the country-specific recommendations and social scoreboard established under the european semester have not been enough to encourage member states to set their mis above the arop line; reiterates its call for all member states to set their mis above 60 % of the national median income before social benefits , together with other indicators such as reference budgets to cover the expenses needed to live a decent life; ### 2. acknowledges that the social protection committee and existing soft law mechanisms such as the country-specific recommendations and social scoreboard established under the european semester have contributed to eradication of poverty , nevertheless , notes that more action is needed; acknowledges that in all member states minimum income schemes (mis) vary significantly; acknowledges that it is difficult for member states to go from no or low-quality minimum income schemes to high-level schemes in short-term perspective and that differences between member states should be taken into account; encourages , therefore , the member states to work towards the progressive realisation of adequate minimum income schemes , addressing the issues of adequacy , coverage and take-up of the schemes;


### 2. acknowledges that the social protection committee and existing soft law mechanisms such as the country-specific recommendations and social scoreboard established under the european semester have not been enough to encourage member states to set their mis above the arop line; reiterates its call for all member states to set their mis above 60 % of the national median income before social benefits , together with other indicators such as reference budgets to cover the expenses needed to live a decent life; ### 2. acknowledges that the social protection committee and existing soft law mechanisms such as the country-specific recommendations and social scoreboard established under the european semester have not been enough to encourage member states to set their mis above the arop line; calls all member states to implement the adequate minimum wage directive to cover the expenses needed to live a decent life;


### 2. acknowledges that the social protection committee and existing soft law mechanisms such as the country-specific recommendations and social scoreboard established under the european semester have not been enough to encourage member states to set their mis above the arop line; reiterates its call for all member states to set their mis above 60 % of the national median income before social benefits , together with other indicators such as reference budgets to cover the expenses needed to live a decent life; ### 2. welcomes the proposal for a council recommendation on adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion which recommends member states to develop robust social safety nets that guarantee life in dignity at all stages of life , combining adequate income support - including minimum income benefits and other accompanying monetary benefits- and in-kind benefits , giving access to enabling and essential services;


### 3. calls on the commission to propose an eu directive on adequate minimum income in order to legally oblige all member states to ensure that mis are protecting people in need from falling into poverty or social exclusion; considers that such a directive must not only ensure adequate protection , but must also include common definitions at eu level for adequate , accessible and enabling mis that acknowledge the differences in national security systems and respect the principle of subsidiarity , while achieving a level playing field; calls for such an instrument to contain a non-regression clause that applies to the level of benefits across member states to guarantee upward social convergence; ### deleted


### 3. calls on the commission to propose an eu directive on adequate minimum income in order to legally oblige all member states to ensure that mis are protecting people in need from falling into poverty or social exclusion; considers that such a directive must not only ensure adequate protection , but must also include common definitions at eu level for adequate , accessible and enabling mis that acknowledge the differences in national security systems and respect the principle of subsidiarity , while achieving a level playing field; calls for such an instrument to contain a non-regression clause that applies to the level of benefits across member states to guarantee upward social convergence; ### 3. calls on the commission to act in line with the principle of subsidiarity and adopt measures to encourage member states to improve their system of minimum income schemes that are protecting people in need from falling into poverty or social exclusion;