### 3. member states shall encourage , in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation , high-efficiency alternative systems , in so far as that is technically , functionally and economically feasible. member states shall address , in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation , the issues of healthy indoor climate conditions , adaptation to climate change , fire safety , risks related to intense seismic activity , the removal of hazardous substances including asbestos and accessibility for persons with disabilities . ### 3. member states shall encourage , in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation , high-efficiency alternative systems , in so far as that is technically , functionally and economically feasible. member states shall encourage , in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation , the issues of healthy indoor climate conditions , adaptation to climate change , fire safety , risks related to intense seismic activity , the removal of hazardous substances including asbestos and accessibility for persons with disabilities , in so far as that is technically , functionally and economically feasible.


### providing appropriate financial measures , in particular those targeting vulnerable households , people affected by energy poverty or living in social housing , in line with article 22 of directive (eu) .../…. [recast eed]; ### providing appropriate financial measures , in particular those targeting vulnerable households , people affected by energy and transport poverty or living in social housing , in line with article 22 of directive (eu) .../…. [recast eed];


### 4. where a building is renovated in order to comply with a minimum energy performance standard , member states shall ensure compliance with the minimum energy performance requirements for building elements pursuant to article 5 and , in case of major renovation , with the minimum energy performance requirements for existing buildings pursuant to article 8. ### 4. where a building is renovated in order to comply with a minimum energy performance standard , member states shall ensure compliance with the minimum energy performance requirements for building elements pursuant to article 5 and , in case of major renovation , with the minimum energy performance requirements for existing buildings pursuant to article 8 , while taking into consideration the different technical and economical aspects and the different starting point of each member state.


### 1. by 31 december 2023 , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 29 supplementing this directive by establishing a common european framework for renovation passports , based on the criteria set out in paragraph 2. ### 1. by 31 december 2023 , the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 29 supplementing this directive by establishing a common european framework for voluntary renovation passports , based on the criteria set out in paragraph 2.


### 1. with regard to new non-residential buildings and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than five parking spaces , member states shall ensure: ### 1. with regard to new non-residential buildings and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than ten parking spaces , member states shall ensure:


### the installation of at least one recharging point; ### the installation of ducting infrastructure , namely conduits for electric cables for every parking space to enable the installation , at a later stage , of recharging points for electric vehicles;


### the installation of pre-cabling for every parking space to enable the installation at a later stage of recharging points for electric vehicles; and ### the installation of ducting for every parking space to enable the installation at a later stage of recharging points for electric vehicles; and


### at least one bicycle parking space for every car parking space; ### at least one bicycle parking space for every car parking space , subject to local characteristics , including demographical , geographical , climate conditions and local tradition;


### member states shall ensure that the pre-cabling is dimensioned so as to enable the simultaneous use of the expected number of recharging points. ### deleted


### 2. with regard to all non-residential buildings with more than twenty parking spaces , member states shall ensure the installation of at least one recharging point for every ten parking spaces , and at least one bicycle parking space for every car parking space , by 1 january 2027. in case of buildings owned or occupied by public authorities , member states shall ensure pre-cabling for at least one in two parking spaces by 1 january 2033. ### 2. with regard to all non-residential buildings with more than twenty parking spaces , member states shall ensure the installation of at least one recharging point for every ten parking spaces , by 1 january 2027. in case of buildings owned or occupied by public authorities , member states shall ensure ducting for at least one in two parking spaces by 1 january 2033.


### 3. member states may adjust requirements for the number of bicycle parking spaces in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 for specific categories of non-residential buildings where bicycles are typically less used as a means of transport. ### 3. member states may adjust requirements for the number of bicycle parking spaces in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 for specific categories of non-residential buildings where bicycles are typically less used as a means of transport and according to local needs , and where ensuring at least one bicycle parking space for every car parking space is not feasible.


### 4. with regard to new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than three parking spaces , member states shall ensure: ### 4. with regard to new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing major renovation , with more than five parking spaces , member states shall ensure:


### at least two bicycle parking spaces for every dwelling. ### at least two bicycle parking spaces for every dwelling subject to local characteristics , including demographical , geographical , climate conditions and local tradition..


### 6. member states shall ensure that the recharging points referred to in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 4 are capable of smart charging and , where appropriate , bidirectional charging , and that they are operated based on non-proprietary and non-discriminatory communication protocols and standards , in an interoperable manner , and in compliance with any legal standards and protocols in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 19(6) and article 19(7) of regulation (eu) …/… [afir]. ### 6. member states shall ensure that the recharging points referred to in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 4 are capable of smart charging and , where appropriate and functionally and technically feasible , bidirectional charging , and that they are operated based on non-proprietary and non-discriminatory communication protocols and standards , in an interoperable manner , and in compliance with any legal standards and protocols in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 19(6) and article 19(7) of regulation (eu) …/… [afir].


### 8. member states shall provide for measures in order to simplify the deployment of recharging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers , including permitting and approval procedures , without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the member states. member states shall remove barriers to the installation of recharging points in residential buildings with parking spaces , in particular the need to obtain consent from the landlord or co-owners for a private recharging point for own use. ### 8. member states shall provide for measures in order to simplify the deployment of recharging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers , including permitting and approval procedures , without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the member states. member states shall remove barriers to the installation of recharging points in residential buildings with parking spaces.


### 1. member states shall ensure that the building owners , tenants and managers can have direct access to their building systems’ data. at their request , the access or data shall be made available to a third party. member states shall facilitate the full interoperability of services and of data exchange within the union in accordance with paragraph 6. ### 1. member states shall ensure that the building owners , tenants and managers can have direct access to their respective building systems’ data. at their justified request and upon agreement of the owners , the access or data shall be made available to a third party. member states shall facilitate the full interoperability of services and of data exchange within the union in accordance with paragraph 6.


### 1. member states shall provide appropriate financing , support measures and other instruments able to address market barriers and stimulate the necessary investments in energy renovations in line with their national building renovation plan and with a view to the transformation of their building stock into zero-emission buildings by 2050. ### 1. member states and the union shall provide appropriate financing , support measures and other instruments able to address market barriers and stimulate the necessary investments in energy renovations in line with their national building renovation plan and with a view to the transformation of their building stock into zero-emission buildings by 2050.


### 13. when providing financial incentives to owners of buildings or building units for the renovation of rented buildings or building units , member states shall ensure that the financial incentives benefit both the owners and the tenants , in particular by providing rent support or by imposing caps on rent increases. ### 13. when providing financial incentives to owners of buildings or building units for the renovation of rented buildings or building units , member states shall ensure that the financial incentives benefit both the owners and the tenants.


### 2. by 31 december 2025 at the latest , the energy performance certificate shall comply with the template in annex v. it shall specify the energy performance class of the building , on a closed scale using only letters from a to g. the letter a shall correspond to zero-emission buildings as defined in article 2 , point (2) and the letter g shall correspond to the 15% worst-performing buildings in the national building stock at the time of the introduction of the scale. member states shall ensure that the remaining classes (b to f) have an even bandwidth distribution of energy performance indicators among the energy performance classes. member states shall ensure a common visual identity for energy performance certificates on their territory. ### 2. by 31 december 2025 at the latest , the energy performance certificate shall comply with the template in annex v. it shall specify the energy performance class of the building , on a closed scale using only letters from a to g. the letter a shall correspond to zero-emission buildings as defined in article 2 , point (2). member states shall ensure a common visual identity for energy performance certificates on their territory.


### 10. the validity of the energy performance certificate shall not exceed five years. however for buildings with an energy performance class a , b or c established pursuant to paragraph 2 , the validity of the energy performance certificate shall not exceed 10 years. ### 10. the validity of the energy performance certificate shall not exceed ten years.


### 2. the database shall be publicly accessible , in compliance with union and national data protection rules. member states shall ensure access to the full energy performance certificate for building owners , tenants and managers , and to financial institutions as regards the buildings in their investment portfolio. for buildings offered for rent or sale , member states shall ensure access to the full energy performance certificate for prospective tenants or buyers. ### 2. the database' s aggregated and anonymised building stock data shall be publicly accessible , in compliance with union and national data protection rules. member states shall ensure access to the full energy performance certificate for building owners , tenants and managers , and to financial institutions as regards the buildings in their investment portfolio.


### 3. member states shall ensure that guidance and training are made available for those responsible for implementing this directive. such guidance and training shall address the importance of improving energy performance , and shall enable consideration of the optimal combination of improvements in energy efficiency , reduction of greenhouse gas emissions , use of energy from renewable sources and use of district heating and cooling when planning , designing , building and renovating industrial or residential areas. such guidance and training may also address structural improvements , adaptation to climate change , fire safety , risks related to intense seismic activity , the removal of hazardous substances including asbestos , air pollutant emissions (including fine particulate matter) and accessibility for persons with disabilities. ### 3. member states shall ensure that guidance and training are made available for those responsible for implementing this directive. such guidance and training shall address the importance of improving energy performance , and shall enable consideration of the optimal combination of improvements in energy efficiency , reduction of greenhouse gas emissions , use of energy from renewable and low carbon sources and use of district heating and cooling when planning , designing , building and renovating industrial or residential areas. such guidance and training may also address structural improvements , adaptation to climate change , fire safety , risks related to intense seismic activity , the removal of hazardous substances including asbestos , air pollutant emissions (including fine particulate matter) and accessibility for persons with disabilities.


### 4. the commission is invited to continuously improve its information services , in particular the website that has been set up as a european portal for energy efficiency in buildings directed towards citizens , professionals and authorities , in order to assist member states in their information and awareness-raising efforts. information displayed on that website might include links to relevant european union and national , regional and local legislation , links to europa websites that display the national energy efficiency action plans , links to available financial instruments , as well as best practice examples at national , regional and local level. in the context of the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund and the just transition fund , the commission shall continue and further intensify its information services with the aim of facilitating the use of available funds by providing assistance and information to interested stakeholders , including national , regional and local authorities , on funding possibilities , taking into account the latest changes in the regulatory framework. ### 4. the commission is invited to continuously improve its information services , in particular the website that has been set up as a european portal for energy efficiency in buildings directed towards citizens , professionals and authorities , in order to assist member states in their information and awareness-raising efforts. information displayed on that website might include links to relevant european union and national , regional and local legislation , links to europa websites that display the national energy efficiency action plans , links to available financial instruments , as well as best practice examples at national , regional and local level. in the context of the european regional development fund , the cohesion fund , just transition fund and the social climate fund [amended scf] , the commission shall continue and further intensify its information services with the aim of facilitating the use of available funds by providing assistance and information to interested stakeholders , including national , regional and local authorities , on funding possibilities , taking into account the latest changes in the regulatory framework.


### primary energy factors or weighting factors shall be defined by member states. the choices made and data sources shall be reported according to en 17423 or any superseding document. member states may opt for an average eu primary energy factor for electricity established pursuant to directive (eu) …/… [recast eed] instead of a primary energy factor reflecting the electricity mix in the country. ### primary energy factors or weighting factors shall be defined by member states. the choices made and data sources shall be reported according to en 17423 or any superseding document. member states may opt for an average eu primary energy factor for electricity established pursuant to directive (eu) …/… [recast eed] instead of a primary energy factor reflecting the energy mix in the country.


### the total annual primary energy use of a new or renovated zero-emission building shall be fully covered , on a net annual basis , by ### the total annual primary energy use of a new or renovated zero-emission building shall be covered to a very significant extent , on a net annual basis , by


### — energy from renewable sources generated on-site and fulfilling the criteria of article 7 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 [amended red] , ### — energy from renewable and low carbon sources provided through the grid or generated on-site and fulfilling the criteria of article 7 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 [amended red] ,


### 9. ‘primary energy’ means energy from renewable and non-renewable sources which has not undergone any conversion or transformation process; ### 9. ‘primary energy’ means energy from renewable , low carbon and non-renewable sources which has not undergone any conversion or transformation process;


### 12. ‘total primary energy factor’ means the weighted sum of renewable and non-renewable primary energy factors for a given energy carrier; ### 12. ‘total primary energy factor’ means the weighted sum of renewable , low carbon and non-renewable primary energy factors for a given energy carrier;


### (9) the global warming potential over the whole life-cycle indicates the building’s overall contribution to emissions that lead to climate change. it brings together greenhouse gas emissions embodied in construction products with direct and indirect emissions from the use stage. a requirement to calculate the life-cycle global warming potential of new buildings therefore constitutes a first step towards increased consideration of the whole life-cycle performance of buildings and a circular economy. ### (9) the global warming potential over the whole life-cycle indicates the building’s overall contribution to emissions that lead to climate change. it brings together greenhouse gas emissions embodied in construction products with direct and indirect emissions from the use stage. a requirement to calculate the life-cycle global warming potential of new buildings therefore constitutes a first step towards increased consideration of the whole life-cycle performance of buildings and a circular economy. a harmonised methodology at union level should be the basis for the calculation.


### (10) buildings are responsible for about half of primary fine particulate matter (pm2.5) emissions in the eu that cause premature death and illness. improving energy performance of buildings can and should reduce pollutant emissions at the same time , in line with directive (eu) 2016/2284 of the european parliament and the council33 . ### (10) buildings are responsible for about half of primary fine particulate matter (pm2.5) emissions in the eu that cause premature death and illness. improving energy performance of buildings can and should reduce pollutant emissions at the same time , through the installation of emission-free heating systems or equipment to improve pollutante missions and energy efficiency of existing heating systems in line with directive (eu) 2016/2284 of the european parliament and the council33 .


### (14) two-thirds of the energy used for heating and cooling of buildings still comes from fossil fuels. in order to decarbonise the building sector , it is of particular importance to phase out fossil fuel in heating and cooling. therefore , member states should indicate their national policies and measures to phase out fossil fuels in heating and cooling in their building renovation plans , and no financial incentives should be given for the installation of fossil fuel boilers under the next multiannual financial framework as of 2027 , with the exception of those selected for investment , before 2027 , under the european regional development fund and on the cohesion fund. a clear legal basis for the ban of heat generators based on their greenhouse gas emissions or the type of fuel used should support national phase-out policies and measures. ### (14) two-thirds of the energy used for heating and cooling of buildings still comes from fossil fuels. in order to decarbonise the building sector , it is of particular importance to phase out fossil fuel in heating and cooling. therefore , member states should indicate their national policies and measures to phase out fossil fuels in heating and cooling in their building renovation plans , and no financial incentives should be given for the installation of stand-alone heat-only boilers under the next multiannual financial framework as of 2027 , with the exception of those selected for investment , before 2027 , under the european regional development fund and on the cohesion fund , and of those that are part of hybrid heating solutions (hybrid heat pumps or cogeneration/fuel cells). a clear legal basis for the ban of stand-alone heat-only generators based on their greenhouse gas emissions or efficiency , and of heating system incompatible with the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels should support national phase-out policies and measures.


### a. whereas gender equality is a core value of the union enshrined in article 2 teu; whereas article 8 tfeu states that in all its activities the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities , establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### a. whereas gender equality is a core value of the union enshrined in article 2 teu; whereas article 8 tfeu states that in all its activities the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities , establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming in union policies , wherever relevant;


### b. whereas parliament has repeatedly urged the commission to promote and implement the use of gender mainstreaming , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments in all the union policy areas; ### b. whereas parliament has repeatedly urged the commission to promote and implement the use of gender mainstreaming in its actions , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments in all the union policy areas;


### d. whereas the transport and tourism sectors were among the hardest hit by the covid-19 crisis and are now affected by the russian war against ukraine; whereas the union transport sector needs to become independent from russian fossil energy sources; ### d. whereas the transport and tourism sectors were among the hardest hit by the covid-19 crisis and are now affected by the russian war against ukraine; whereas the union transport sector needs to become independent from russian fossil energy sources and avoid any future dependencies on single countries or world regions for critical energy , fuels or raw materials supply , including for the production of batteries for use in battery electric vehicles and power storage solutions;


### 1. calls on the commission and member states to use the available financial tools in a comprehensive way to maximise their effect on recovery while ensuring adequate long-term funding of union transport projects; ### 1. calls on the commission and member states to use the available financial tools in a comprehensive way to maximise their effect on recovery while ensuring adequate long-term funding of union transport projects , improved accessibility and connecting cities with their surrounding areas , focusing more on the most disadvantaged regions of the eu with a gdp per capita of less than 75 percent of the eu average;


### 1. calls on the commission and member states to use the available financial tools in a comprehensive way to maximise their effect on recovery while ensuring adequate long-term funding of union transport projects; ### 1. calls on the commission and member states to use the available financial tools in a comprehensive way to maximise their effect on recovery while ensuring adequate long-term funding of union transport projects with highest possible european added value and return for investment for taxpayers’ money;


### 1. stresses that the social consequences of the russian invasion of ukraine and the covid-19 pandemic , and more generally the uncertain economic outlook require a strong response for people , families , workers and businesses; highlights in that regard the crucial role of union funds and financial instruments , including the next generation eu with the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , which complement the action by the european social fund plus (esf+) as the key driver for strengthening the social dimension of the union and ensuring a socially sustainable , just , inclusive and non-discriminatory recovery in line with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , as well as the european globalisation adjustment fund for displaced workers (egf) and the just transition fund (jtf); welcomes the triggering of the temporary protection directive with regard to persons fleeing the war in ukraine and seeking refuge on the territory of the union , and calls for continuing funding for its implementation; ### 1. stresses that the social and economic consequences of the russian invasion of ukraine are affecting the post-pandemic economic recovery of the eu and require a strong response for people , families , workers and businesses; highlights in that regard the crucial role of union funds and financial instruments , including the next generation eu with the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , which complement the action by the european social fund plus (esf+) as the key driver for strengthening the social dimension of the union and ensuring a socially sustainable , just , inclusive and non-discriminatory recovery in line with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , as well as the european globalisation adjustment fund for displaced workers (egf) and the just transition fund (jtf); welcomes the triggering of the temporary protection directive with regard to persons fleeing the war in ukraine and seeking refuge on the territory of the union , and calls for continuing funding for its implementation; calls on the commission to carefully monitor the implementation of the temporary protection directive by member states and to provide the relevant guidance to facilitate the implementation;


### 1. recalls that , in its resolution of 5 april 2022 on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2023 budget , parliament set clear political priorities for the 2023 budget; reaffirms its strong commitment to those priorities and sets out the following position to ensure an appropriate level of financing to deliver on them; ### 1. recalls that , in its resolution of 5 april 2022 on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2023 budget , parliament set clear political priorities for the 2023 budget; reaffirms its strong commitment to those priorities and sets out the following position to ensure an appropriate level of financing to deliver on them; believes that the union must be equipped with all possible budgetary means to respond to current crisis e.i. to stipulate investments and support further recovery from the pandemic; considers that it is indispensable , especially in time of war , to boost investments and tackle unemployment and to lay the foundations for a more resilient and sustainable union;


### 1. recalls the economic , social and environmental aspects of fisheries , aquaculture and maritime affairs; stresses their vital role in ensuring global food safety and resilience of food systems , but also in boosting the development of the sustainable blue economy and their contribution to developing and revitalising coastal areas; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors must go hand in hand with achieving social , environmental and economic objectives set out in the cfp as well as in the green deal and subsequent strategies; ### 1. recalls the economic , social and environmental aspects of fisheries , aquaculture and maritime affairs; stresses their vital role in ensuring global food safety and resilience of food systems , but also in boosting the development of the sustainable blue economy and their contribution to developing and revitalising coastal areas , especially in the outermost regions , which are constrained by their remoteness , insularity , small size , difficult topography and climate and the economic dependence on a few products; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors must go hand in hand with achieving social , environmental and economic objectives set out in the cfp as well as in the green deal and subsequent strategies;


### 1. recalls the economic , social and environmental aspects of fisheries , aquaculture and maritime affairs; stresses their vital role in ensuring global food safety and resilience of food systems , but also in boosting the development of the sustainable blue economy and their contribution to developing and revitalising coastal areas; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors must go hand in hand with achieving social , environmental and economic objectives set out in the cfp as well as in the green deal and subsequent strategies; ### 1. recalls the economic , social and environmental aspects of fisheries , aquaculture and maritime affairs; stresses their vital role in ensuring global food safety and resilience of food systems , but also in boosting the development of the sustainable blue economy and their contribution to developing and revitalising coastal areas; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors must go hand in hand with achieving social , environmental and economic objectives set out in the cfp as well as in the green deal and subsequent strategies respecting the outcome of impact assessments and stakeholder consultations;


### 1. stresses that the union must be committed to obtaining a resilient , sustainable , socially fair recovery for all through the 2023 union budget concluding the revised 2030 framework for union climate , energy and environmental targets; calls on the commission and member states to ensure a smooth adoption and implementation of the files included in the ‘fit for 55’ package to ensure that the union is climate neutral by 2050; ### 1. stresses that the union must be committed to obtaining a resilient , sustainable , socially fair recovery for all through the 2023 union budget concluding the revised 2030 framework for union climate , energy and environmental targets; calls on the commission and member states to ensure a smooth and equitable adoption and implementation of the files included in the ‘fit for 55’ package ensuring the balance between reaching climate neutrality by 2050 and fostering economic competitiveness;


### 1. is committed to ensuring generational renewal in the agricultural sector by facilitating the takeover of farms by young people and by women; ### 1. is committed to ensuring generational renewal in the agricultural sector by supporting start-ups by young farmers , easing their entry into farming and gradually facilitating the takeover of farms by young people and by women;


### 2. highlights that the budget should help create quality employment , reduce poverty and increase upward social convergence in a time of unprecedented and cumulated crises so that no one is left behind; stresses that factors such as supply chain disruption , high energy prices , rising inflation and continued pressure on essential services have exacerbated social and economic inequalities and worsened the living and working conditions , as well as the mental health , of many workers and their families; insists on the need to tackle territorial and regional disparities; takes note of the commission’s intention to come up with an amending letter this autumn with regards to the budgetary consequences of the war in ukraine and the repowereu initiative; stresses in that regard the importance of taking into account the socio-economic implications of the war and recommends that the potential of supplementing esf+ funding be analysed; ### 2. highlights that the budget should help create quality employment with decent working conditions , adequate social protection , gender-balanced opportunities , while reducing poverty and increasing upward social convergence in a time of unprecedented and cumulated crises so that no one is left behind; stresses that factors such as supply chain disruption , high energy prices , rising inflation and continued pressure on essential services have exacerbated social and economic inequalities and worsened the living and working conditions , as well as the mental health , of many workers and their families; insists on the need to tackle territorial and regional disparities; takes note of the commission’s intention to come up with an amending letter this autumn with regards to the budgetary consequences of the war in ukraine and the repowereu initiative; stresses in that regard the importance of taking into account the socio-economic implications of the war and recommends that the potential of supplementing esf+ funding be analysed;


### 2. stresses that the union faces an extraordinarily complex set of challenges , including the direct and indirect repercussions of the war in ukraine , high inflation , high energy prices and security of supply risks , and a worsening economic outlook , in particular for small and medium enterprises (smes) , the need to secure the recovery from the pandemic , crises in many other parts of the world , technological change , including increasing digitalisation , as well as climate change and its consequences; considers that the union budget should contribute to tackling those challenges , while expressing concern at the exceptionally limited margins , which are about one third of last year’s , or , in the case of heading 6 , the lack of margin , and the limited flexibility built into the budget; deplores the fact that the draft budget is an insufficient response to the current challenges; recalls that the multiannual financial framework (mff) was not established to address a pandemic , a war , high inflation , high energy prices , high numbers of refugees , new accessions , food insecurity , and a humanitarian crisis; ### 2. stresses that the union faces an extraordinarily complex set of challenges , including the direct and indirect repercussions of the war in ukraine , high inflation , high energy prices and security of supply risks , and a worsening economic outlook , in particular for small and medium enterprises (smes) , the need to secure the recovery from the pandemic , crises in many other parts of the world , technological change , including increasing digitalisation , as well as climate change and its consequences; considers that the union budget should contribute to tackling those challenges , while expressing concern at the exceptionally limited margins , which are about one third of last year’s , or , in the case of heading 6 and heading 7 , the lack of margin , and the limited flexibility built into the budget; deplores the fact that the draft budget is an insufficient response to the current challenges; recalls that the multiannual financial framework (mff) was not established to address a pandemic , a war , high inflation , high energy prices , high numbers of refugees , new accessions , food insecurity , and a humanitarian crisis;


### 2. stresses that with the citizens , equality , rights and values programme (cerv)1 being the only programme with gender-related spending targets , including on preventing and combating gender-based violence (gbv) , it is imperative to increase its budget to combat inequalities that have been exacerbated by the crises; ### 2. stresses that with the citizens , equality , rights and values programme (cerv)1being the only programme with gender-related spending targets , including on preventing and combating gender-based violence (gbv) , it is imperative to allocate sufficient financing , thus increase its budget as deemed appropriate to work to combat various gender inequalities that have been exacerbated by the crises;


### 2. points out that russia’s military aggression against ukraine has impacted fisheries from several perspectives , notably disrupting fishing activities in the black sea , with temporary bans set up for security reasons in certain member states’ waters , such as in the romanian waters bordering ukraine in danube delta; ### 2. points out that russia’s military aggression against ukraine has impacted fisheries from several perspectives , notably disrupting fishing activities in the black sea , with temporary bans set up for security reasons in certain member states’ waters , such as in the romanian waters bordering ukraine in danube delta , with similar disruptions occurring , especially in the mediterranean , as a result of the increased cost of fuel occasioned by the conflict;


### 2. points out that russia’s military aggression against ukraine has impacted fisheries from several perspectives , notably disrupting fishing activities in the black sea , with temporary bans set up for security reasons in certain member states’ waters , such as in the romanian waters bordering ukraine in danube delta; ### 2. points out that russia’s military aggression against ukraine has impacted fisheries from several perspectives , notably disrupting fishing activities in the black sea , with temporary bans set up for security reasons in certain member states’ waters , such as in the romanian waters bordering ukraine in danube delta , and severely affecting the viability of fishing and aquaculture operations all over europe and especially in the outermost regions.


### 2. welcomes the commission repowereu plan to accelerate the green transition and to increase the union’s energy independence; highlights that accelerating the implementation of the european green deal will reduce the union dependency from third countries; ### 2. welcomes the commission repowereu plan to accelerate the green transition and to increase the union’s energy independence; highlights that accelerating the equitable implementation of the european green deal will reduce the union dependency from third countries;


### 2. considers that the budget should continue to support the post-pandemic recovery , building on the lessons learned from the implementation of the recovery and resilience facility (rrf); ### 2. considers that the budget should continue to support the post-pandemic recovery;


### 3. stresses the importance of policies and measures to support labour market transition , as well as to further develop resilient social systems around the union; insists on the need for up- and reskilling policies to address the demographic challenge and the green and digital transition; insists on the importance of investing in social inclusion and support measures for children and young people; recalls that the integration into the labour market of the most vulnerable groups , such as people in poverty , people with disabilities , young and elderly people , the unemployed , and people displaced as a result of the war in ukraine , is paramount; ### 3. stresses the importance of policies and measures to support labour market transition , to strengthen the competitiveness of our economies , as well as to further develop resilient social systems around the union; insists on the need for up- and reskilling , and life-long learning policies , to strengthen education and training programs that keep up with the demands of a modern labour market and to address the demographic challenge , and on the need for unemployment prevention mechanisms and professional reconversion tools to be made available to workers in order to sustainably support the green and digital transition; insists on the importance of investing in social inclusion and support measures for children and young people; recalls that the integration into the labour market of the most vulnerable groups , such as people in poverty , people with disabilities , young and elderly people , the unemployed , and people displaced as a result of the war in ukraine , is paramount;


### 3. stresses the importance of policies and measures to support labour market transition , as well as to further develop resilient social systems around the union; insists on the need for up- and reskilling policies to address the demographic challenge and the green and digital transition; insists on the importance of investing in social inclusion and support measures for children and young people; recalls that the integration into the labour market of the most vulnerable groups , such as people in poverty , people with disabilities , young and elderly people , the unemployed , and people displaced as a result of the war in ukraine , is paramount; ### 3. stresses the importance of policies and measures to support labour market transition , as well as to further develop resilient social systems around the union; insists on the need for up- and reskilling policies to address the demographic challenge and the green and digital transition; insists on the importance of investing in social inclusion and support measures for children and young people; recalls that the integration into the labour market of the most vulnerable groups , such as people in poverty or at risk of poverty and social exclusion , people with disabilities , young and elderly people , the unemployed , and people displaced as a result of the war in ukraine , is paramount;


### 3. regrets the council’s position on the db , which cuts eur 1 ,64 billion in commitment appropriations and eur 530 million in payment appropriations for the mff headings compared to the commission’s proposal; considers that the cuts proposed by the council are not driven by an objective assessment of either implementation trends or absorption capacities and run counter to core shared policy priorities; considers that the council should not target programmes that benefit from the adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation for “rebalancing and stabilisation” , since that would contradict the objective of that mff provision , which was to strengthen specific political priorities; recalls in particular that article 5 of the mff regulation does not provide “top ups” , as suggested by the council; concludes that the council’s position is far from parliament’s expectations; decides therefore , as a general rule , to restore appropriations on lines cut by the council to the level of the db , for both operational and administrative expenditure , and to take the db as the starting point for parliament’s position; ### 3. regrets the council’s position on the db , which cuts eur 1 ,64 billion in commitment appropriations and eur 530 million in payment appropriations for the mff headings compared to the commission’s proposal; considers that the cuts proposed by the council are not driven by an objective assessment of either implementation trends or absorption capacities and run counter to core shared policy priorities; considers that the council should not target programmes that benefit from the adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation for “rebalancing and stabilisation” , since that would contradict the objective of that mff provision , which was to strengthen specific political priorities; recalls in particular that article 5 of the mff regulation does not provide “top ups” , as suggested by the council; concludes that the council’s position is far from parliament’s expectations; decides therefore , as a general rule , to restore appropriations on lines cut by the council to the level of the db , for both operational and administrative expenditure , and to take the db as the starting point for parliament’s position; notes , however , that even with ambitious funding , the available funds needs prioritisation among the 2023 budget expenditures;


### 3. believes , in this regard , that the union budget should foresee a significant increase in the 2023 erasmus+ programme so that the education and training systems can cope with the new challenges and that learners , teachers , schools , youth organisations and ngos can benefit from adequate resources; believes , furthermore , that a budgetary increase also ensures the continued greening and digitalisation of the erasmus+ programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young europeans; ### 3. believes , in this regard , that the union budget should foresee a significant increase in the 2023 erasmus+ programme so that the education and training systems can cope with the new challenges and that learners , teachers , schools , youth organisations and ngos can benefit from adequate resources; believes , furthermore , that a budgetary increase also ensures the continued greening and digitalisation of the erasmus+ programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young europeans; highlights the importance of ensuring appropriate support enabling the reinforcement of the european universities initiative , as well as the proper functioning of the existing alliances and to take stoke of the teacher academies’ actions in view of new calls in 2023;


### 3. strongly reiterates its demand to increase resources to combat gender-based violence as well as its demand for increased funding for gender equality and gender mainstreaming and the relevant organisations under the daphne and values strands; ### 3. strongly reiterates its demand to increase resources to combat gender-based violence as well as its demand for adequately increased funding for gender equality and gender mainstreaming and the relevant organisations under the daphne and values strands;


### 3. stresses that russia’s military aggression has led to significant disruptions in trade flows and an increase in energy prices requiring the use of european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emfaf) crisis measures; calls on the commission to further increase such efforts with the aim of compensating the sharp increase of fuel prices and other additional costs , which since march 2022 have doubled compared to the average price in 2021; welcomes the amending of the emff regulation1aiming at alleviating the consequences of the war on the sector and on the markets; ### 3. stresses that russia’s military aggression has led to significant disruptions in trade flows and an increase in energy prices , which has hit small-scale fisheries particularly hard , requiring the use of european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emfaf) crisis measures; calls on the commission to further increase such efforts with the aim of compensating the sharp increase of fuel prices and other additional costs , which since march 2022 have doubled compared to the average price in 2021; welcomes the amending of the emff1 regulation aiming at alleviating the consequences of the war on the sector and on the markets;


### 3. stresses that russia’s military aggression has led to significant disruptions in trade flows and an increase in energy prices requiring the use of european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emfaf) crisis measures; calls on the commission to further increase such efforts with the aim of compensating the sharp increase of fuel prices and other additional costs , which since march 2022 have doubled compared to the average price in 2021; welcomes the amending of the emff regulation1 aiming at alleviating the consequences of the war on the sector and on the markets; ### 3. stresses that russia’s military aggression has led to significant disruptions in trade flows and an increase in energy prices requiring the use of european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund (emfaf) crisis measures; calls on the commission to further increase such efforts with the aim of compensating the sharp increase of fuel prices and other additional costs with a maximum of flexibility , which since march 2022 have doubled compared to the average price in 2021; welcomes the amending of the emff regulation[1]aiming at alleviating the consequences of the war on the sector and on the markets;


### 3. stresses that the budget should ensure appropriate financial support for the economies of ukraine and the union in the context of the war in order to make the economies and financial systems more resilient; ### 3. stresses that the budget should ensure appropriate financial support for the economies of ukraine and the union , in particular countries hosting large numbers of refugees , including third countries , in the context of the war in order to make the economies and financial systems more resilient , while reinforcing the union’s capacity to deal with rapidly growing geopolitical challenges;


### 3. stresses that the budget should ensure appropriate financial support for the economies of ukraine and the union in the context of the war in order to make the economies and financial systems more resilient; ### 3. stresses that the budget should ensure appropriate financial support for the economies of ukraine and the union in the context of the war in order to make the economies and financial systems more resilient and competitive;


### 3. notes that the majority of external action spending is concentrated under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument - global europe (ndici/global europe) and the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii) , which has ring-fenced budget allocations per geographical region , providing flexibility but due to the unprecedented pressure sees the urgent need for new initiatives and proposals to be put forward; ### 3. notes that the majority of external action spending is concentrated under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument - global europe (ndici/global europe) and the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii) , which has ring-fenced budget allocations per geographical region , providing flexibility but due to the unprecedented pressure sees the urgent need to address certain specific geopolitical priorities;


### 4. welcomes the commission proposal to allocate eur 16 ,7129 billion in 2023 to esf+; insists that esf+ must play a key role in supporting member states to achieve high employment levels , adequate social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the transition to a green and digital economy; ### 4. welcomes the commission proposal to allocate eur 16 ,7129 billion in 2023 to esf+; insists that esf+ must play a key role in supporting member states to achieve high employment levels , adequate social protection and a skilled , competitive and resilient workforce ready for the transition to a green and digital economy;


### 4. maintains the appropriations entered in the db for the thematic special instruments , namely the solidarity and emergency aid reserve , the european globalisation adjustment fund and the brexit adjustment reserve; considers that , bearing in mind the challenges faced by the union , the full amount of the flexibility instrument should be used; considers , given the current grave interlocking crises , that it is necessary to mobilise the 2021 margins under compartment (a) of the single margin instrument and additional appropriations under compartment (c) of that instrument; ### 4. maintains the appropriations entered in the db for the thematic special instruments , namely the solidarity and emergency aid reserve , the european globalisation adjustment fund and the brexit adjustment reserve; considers that , bearing in mind unforeseen and extraordinary challenges the union has never faced before , the full amount of the flexibility instrument should be used; considers , given the current grave interlocking crises , that it is necessary to mobilise the 2021 margins under compartment (a) of the single margin instrument and additional appropriations under compartment (c) of that instrument;


### 4. calls in this context to split the budget line "equality and rights" with the aim of ensuring transparency by dedicating a specific budget line to measures exclusively relating to gender equality; to earmark funding for projects which contribute to implementing specific objectives to promote gender equality and gender mainstreaming; ### 4. calls in this context to dedicate within the budget line "equality and rights" specific resources to measures exclusively relating to gender equality; to earmark funding for projects which contribute to implementing specific objectives to promote gender equality and gender mainstreaming;


### 4. calls for the provision of adequate resources for the coordination and surveillance of macroeconomic policies , for the fight against financial crime , money laundering and tax evasion , for the implementation of the oecd agreement on corporate taxation , for the enforcement of competition law , and for compliance with the economic governance framework; ### 4. calls for the provision of adequate resources for the coordination and surveillance of macroeconomic policies , for the fight against financial crime , money laundering and tax evasion , for the implementation of the oecd agreement on corporate taxation , for the enforcement of competition law , and for compliance with the economic governance framework; recalls that tax avoidance , tax fraud , tax evasion , and money laundering undermine government revenues; underlines that it is of utmost importance to fight tax avoidance and evasion while keeping taxes at a level that supports sustainable economic growth;


### 4. calls for the provision of adequate resources for the coordination and surveillance of macroeconomic policies , for the fight against financial crime , money laundering and tax evasion , for the implementation of the oecd agreement on corporate taxation , for the enforcement of competition law , and for compliance with the economic governance framework; ### 4. calls for the provision of adequate resources for the coordination and surveillance of macroeconomic policies , for the fight against financial crime , money laundering and tax evasion , for the enforcement of competition law , and for compliance with the economic governance framework;


### 4. continues to see the western balkans integration as a geopolitical priority , especially in the context of russia’s unprovoked aggression against ukraine , which resonated strongly across the region , but insists on the conditionality requirements regarding rule of law for every euro committed in the 2023 budget; ### 4. continues to see the merit based integration of the western balkans as a geopolitical priority , especially in the context of russia’s unprovoked aggression against ukraine , which resonated strongly across the region , but insists on the conditionality requirements regarding rule of law for every euro committed in the 2023 budget;


### 5. recalls the obligation by member states with rate of young people who are not in employment , education or training that is higher than the union average to allocate at least 12 ,5 % of their esf+ resources to implement the youth guarantee; calls on member states to make the best use of the employment and social innovation strand (easi) of esf+ for investment in social innovation and for stimulating labour mobility; takes note of the late start of easi in 2021 and the reduced budget for 2023 as a result of the covid-19 pandemic and other issues , and expects that it will reach its full working regime in 2024; stresses the importance of following up the european year of youth 2022 with concrete actions and policies for social inclusion and employment measures for young people; recalls that the commission should report on a regular basis on the implementation of the council recommendations establishing a european child guarantee and reinforcing a youth guarantee; ### 5. underlines the need for policymakers at both eu and national level to facilitate and support young people (re-) entering and staying in the labour market , accessing good quality housing , and completing their educational trajectory and developing skills , including digital and green economy skills; recalls the obligation by member states with rate of young people of 15 to 20 years not in employment , education or training that is higher than the union average to allocate at least 12 ,5 % of their esf+ resources to implement the youth guarantee; calls on member states to make the best use of the employment and social innovation strand (easi) of esf+ for investment in social innovation and for stimulating labour mobility; takes note of the late start of easi in 2021 and the reduced budget for 2023 as a result of the covid-19 pandemic and other issues , and expects that it will reach its full working regime in 2024; stresses the importance of following up the european year of youth 2022 with concrete actions and policies for social inclusion and employment measures for young people; recalls that the commission should report on a regular basis on the implementation of the council recommendations establishing a european child guarantee and reinforcing a youth guarantee;


### 5. calls to create a new budget line within the daphne strand intended to earmark funding to support projects that contribute to the specific objective to prevent and combat all forms of gbv in line with article 7(6) of regulation (eu) 2021/692; ### 5. stresses the importance of strengthening the specifically dedicated daphne initiative by increasing its resources , in particular to measures that combat at all levels all forms of gbv against women and girls and domestic violence in line with article7(6) of regulation (eu) 2021/692 and to properly support victims;


### 5. emphasises the need to stimulate sustainable growth while supporting green and digital transformations , structural reforms to modernise the union economies and access to finance and capital markets for smes and retail investors through information and transparency; ### 5. concurs with the eu finance ministers that supporting overall demand is not warranted and that any support measure should be extremely targeted to avoid increasing inflationary pressure;


### 5. emphasises the need to stimulate sustainable growth while supporting green and digital transformations , structural reforms to modernise the union economies and access to finance and capital markets for smes and retail investors through information and transparency; ### 5. emphasises the need to stimulate sustainable growth while supporting green and digital transformations , structural reforms to modernise the union economies and access to finance and capital markets for smes and retail investors through information and transparency; highlights the potential of the investeu and its smes window;


### 6. recalls that member states with a level of child poverty above the union average should use at least 5 % of their esf+ resources to address that issue , whereas all other member states must allocate an appropriate amount of their esf+ resources to targeted actions to combat child poverty and support the implementation of the child guarantee; ### 6. recalls that member states with a level of child poverty above the union average should use at least 5 % of their esf+ resources to address that issue , whereas all other member states must allocate an appropriate amount of their esf+ resources to targeted actions to combat child poverty and support the effective implementation of the child guarantee;


### 6. considers that the union budget , on account of its size , structure and rules , has a very limited capacity to respond appropriately in 2023 to the challenges facing the union or to adequately finance new shared union policy ambitions or initiatives announced in the commission’s president’s 2022 state of the union address; recalls in particular that the heads of state or government have described the russian war of aggression against ukraine as a ‘tectonic shift in european history’ and that the commission has stated that the ‘unforeseen needs created by war in europe are well beyond the means available in the current multiannual financial framework’ , necessitating new financing sources; is of the view that this is a further demonstration of the urgent need to revise the mff , including to make it more flexible , raise the ceilings where necessary to reflect emerging needs and new priorities and to address the problems generated by including the european union recovery instrument (euri) financing costs in heading 2b; ### 6. considers that the union budget , on account of its size , structure and rules , has a very limited capacity to respond appropriately in 2023 to the challenges facing the union or to adequately finance new shared union policy ambitions or initiatives announced in the commission’s president’s 2022 state of the union address; recalls in particular that the heads of state or government have described the russian war of aggression against ukraine as a ‘tectonic shift in european history’ and that the commission has stated that the ‘unforeseen needs created by war in europe are well beyond the means available in the current multiannual financial framework’ , necessitating new financing sources; is of the view that this is a further demonstration of the urgent need for substantial revision of the mff , including to make it more flexible , raise the ceilings where necessary to reflect emerging needs and new priorities and to address the problems generated by including the european union recovery instrument (euri) financing costs in heading 2b;


### 6. stresses the crucial work of eige , which has been reflected in an increase of tasks allocated; therefore requests the allocation for 8 contract agents to enable eige to effectively fulfil its mandate; ### 6. stresses the crucial work of eige , which has been reflected in an increase of tasks allocated; therefore requests sufficient resources to enable eige to effectively fulfil its mandate;


### 7. calls on the commission and the council to increase budget allocations to civil society organisations that promote women’s rights , including those working on promotion of sexual and reproductive health rights (srhr) and lgbti+ rights in the context of the backlash against women’s rights , especially in terms of srhr. ### 7. calls on the commission and the council to allocate sufficient budget allocations , increased wherever needed , to civil society organisations that promote women’s rights , including those working on promotion of sexual and reproductive health rights (srhr) and lgbti+ rights in the context of the backlash against women’s rights , especially in terms of srhr.


### 7. stresses the importance of fixing the economic and social damage caused by the covid-19 pandemic , which has hit the entire fisheries and aquaculture sector hard , and from which the sector is still recovering; ### 7. stresses the importance of fixing the economic and social damage caused by the covid-19 pandemic , which has hit the entire fisheries and aquaculture sector hard , and from which the sector is still recovering; calls on the commission , therefore , to effectively support the most distressed fishing areas , such as the western mediterranean , which is also reeling from the impact of a 6% reduction in the 2022 fishing effort for demersal stocks;


### 7. calls for adequate resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) given the increased tasks and powers included in the esas review and sectorial legislations , including in the field of digital and sustainable finance. ### 7. calls for adequate resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) given the increased tasks and powers included in the esas review and sectorial legislations , including in the field of digital and sustainable finance; stresses , however , that in the interest of the prudent use of their budgets , the esas must at all times strictly adhere to the tasks assigned to them by the european parliament and the council and must not seek to broaden their mandate beyond those assignments;


### 10. reverses the redeployments proposed by the commission to fund the chips act and the secure connectivity programme , in line with its position that new initiatives should be funded using fresh money , and deletes the relevant council reserves , thereby ensuring a proper level of funding for priorities in horizon europe , the digital europe programme and the union space programme; makes research decommitments available again to compensate for earmarking under horizon europe for the chips act and the secure connectivity programme , so that those new proposals do not detract from existing research priorities; ### 10. reverses the redeployments proposed by the commission to fund the chips act and the secure connectivity programme , in line with its position that new initiatives should be funded using fresh money , and deletes the relevant council reserves , thereby ensuring a proper level of funding for priorities in horizon europe , the digital europe programme and the union space programme; makes research decommitments available again to compensate for earmarking under horizon europe for the chips act and the secure connectivity programme , so that those new proposals do not detract from existing research priorities; emphasize that an absorption of funds from the ngeu 2021-2023 should not be a reason not to implement article 15.(3) at the beginning of the multiannual financial framework and substantial use of decommitmensts in time of crises;


### 10. insists on the necessity to improve scientific and technical knowledge to ensure the most reliable research-based solutions; reiterates the importance of ensuring sufficient financial resources for the collection , management , use and exchange of data in the fisheries sector; ### 10. insists on the necessity to improve scientific and technical knowledge to ensure the most reliable research-based solutions; reiterates the importance of ensuring sufficient financial resources for the collection , management , use and exchange of data in the fisheries sector and to invest in research on selective fishing techniques


### 11. urges the commission to publish a detailed report on the re-programming of unspent emff and emfaf allocations; is alarmed by the fact that 3 513 ,83 million eur related to the emff programme in the period 2014 – 2020 remains to be paid or reimbursed as of 31 december 2021 and that 14% of the funds still need to be allocated; invites the members states and the commission to urgently adopt the operational programmes under the emfaf; ### 11. urges the commission to publish a detailed report on the re-programming of unspent emff and emfaf allocations; is alarmed by the fact that 3 513 ,8[1]million eur related to the emff programme in the period 2014 – 2020 remains tobe paid or reimbursed as of 31 december 2021 and that 14% of the funds still need to be allocated; invites the members states and the commission to urgently adopt the operational programmes under the emfaf and to increase the paying out and flexibility of allocating these unspent funds


### 12. stresses that a well-functioning single market is at the heart of union competitiveness; underlines the importance of preserving and adapting it in a context of numerous challenges; calls on the commission to make the necessary proposals , including in the frame of the amending letter , to bridge any possible gap between the entry into force of the digital services act and the recovery of the supervisory fees; ### 12. stresses that a well-functioning single market is at the heart of the unions recovery and long-term competitiveness; underlines the importance of preserving and adapting it in a context of numerous challenges; calls on the commission to make the necessary proposals , including in the frame of the amending letter , to bridge any possible gap between the entry into force of the digital services act and the recovery of the supervisory fees;


### 12. draws attention to the international dimension of the cfp and its economic , social and environmental benefits and calls on the commission to devote adequate resources to oceans governance; stresses the importance of international cooperation to achieve eu’s commitments; ### 12. draws attention to the international dimension of the cfp and its economic , social and environmental benefits and calls on the commission to devote adequate resources to oceans governance; stresses the importance of international cooperation , transparency , traceability and level playing field to achieve eu’s commitments


### 12. draws attention to the international dimension of the cfp and its economic , social and environmental benefits and calls on the commission to devote adequate resources to oceans governance; stresses the importance of international cooperation to achieve eu’s commitments; ### 12. draws attention to the international dimension of the cfp and its economic , social and environmental benefits and calls on the commission to devote adequate resources to governance of the oceans and seas; stresses the importance of international cooperation to implement eu agreements;


### 13. emphasises that businesses and smes in particular , have been severely hit by the covid-19 crisis , including in the tourism sector , and by the consequences of the russian war of aggression against ukraine , in particular high energy prices; supports an increase of eur 10 million above the db for the sme strand of the single market cluster; proposes also an increase of eur 1 million above the db to support the ongoing work of the european financial reporting advisory group (efrag) in designing high-quality reporting standards , on the condition that efrag adopts a work plan outlining the measures to ensure a proper transparent due process and public oversight as well as a balanced representation of stakeholders; ### 13. emphasises that businesses and smes in particular , have been severely hit by the covid-19 crisis , including in the tourism sector - considering the severe contraction that the sector has experienced , and by the consequences of the russian war of aggression against ukraine , in particular high energy prices; reiterates parliament’s longstanding request for the creation of a specific programme on sustainable tourism at european level that reflects both the importance of the tourism sector in the eu economy; supports an increase of eur 10 million above the db for the sme strand of the single market cluster; proposes also an increase of eur 1 million above the db to support the ongoing work of the european financial reporting advisory group (efrag) in designing high-quality reporting standards , on the condition that efrag adopts a work plan outlining the measures to ensure a proper transparent due process and public oversight as well as a balanced representation of stakeholders;


### 13. emphasises that businesses and smes in particular , have been severely hit by the covid-19 crisis , including in the tourism sector , and by the consequences of the russian war of aggression against ukraine , in particular high energy prices; supports an increase of eur 10 million above the db for the sme strand of the single market cluster; proposes also an increase of eur 1 million above the db to support the ongoing work of the european financial reporting advisory group (efrag) in designing high-quality reporting standards , on the condition that efrag adopts a work plan outlining the measures to ensure a proper transparent due process and public oversight as well as a balanced representation of stakeholders; ### 13. emphasises that businesses and smes in particular , have been severely hit by the covid-19 crisis , including in the tourism sector , and by the consequences of the russian war of aggression against ukraine , in particular high energy prices; stresses that smes are the backbone of the european economy and make up 99% of all companies in member states and contribute significantly to the creation of jobs , economic stability , competitiveness and growth; supports an increase of eur 10 million above the db for the sme strand of the single market cluster; proposes also an increase of eur 1 million above the db to support the ongoing work of the european financial reporting advisory group (efrag) in designing high-quality reporting standards , on the condition that efrag adopts a work plan outlining the measures to ensure a proper transparent due process and public oversight as well as a balanced representation of stakeholders;


### 15. reiterates the need to provide substantial support for disadvantaged coastal areas and european outermost regions. ### 15. reiterates the need to provide substantial support for disadvantaged coastal areas and european outermost regions , on the basis of article 349 tfeu , including for the renewal of the artisanal and traditional fishing vessels registered and operating in these regions , in order to ensure their survival and sustainable development and in compliance with the principles of differential treatment for small islands and territories mentioned in sustainable development goal (sdg) 14.


### 17. reiterates that , despite parliament’s demands to place the euri over and above the ceilings , the refinancing costs are paid from within heading 2b; notes that , in a context of rising interest rates , the line dedicated to the euri financing costs is likely to be needed in full and needs may well exceed the budgeted amount; deplores the fact that this has a de facto impact on programmes under the same heading by constraining the commission’s ability to propose above-financial programming reinforcements where they are needed; notes that euri financing costs should not be taken from special instruments , which are intended to tackle unforeseen challenges , such as the consequences of the war in ukraine and the energy crisis; ### 17. reiterates that , despite parliament’s demands to count the euri over and above the mff 2021-2027 ceilings , the refinancing costs are paid from within heading 2b; notes that , in a context of unforeseen situation in the financial market due to russia's war of aggression against ukraine which continues to negatively affect the eu economy , setting it on a path of lower growth and higher inflation , rising interest rates , the line dedicated to the euri financing costs is likely to be needed in full and needs may well exceed the budgeted amount; deplores the fact that this has a de facto impact on programmes under the same heading by constraining the commission’s ability to propose above-financial programming reinforcements where they are needed; notes that euri financing costs should not be taken from special instruments , which are intended to tackle unforeseen challenges , such as the consequences of the war in ukraine and the energy crisis;


### 27. expresses its grave concerns about the impact of the russian war in ukraine and its economic fallout as well as of the extreme weather events on production and distribution in the agricultural sector and food markets; recalls that 2023 is the first year of the new common agricultural policy that will support union farmers; believes that the crisis situation justifies the partial mobilisation of the new agricultural reserve by a minimum of eur 10 million for young farmers; calls on the commission to prepare pertinent exceptional measures in line with the relevant provisions in the basic act and to increase , as relevant , the amount to be mobilised; ### 27. expresses its grave concerns about the impact of the russian war in ukraine and its economic fallout as well as of the extreme weather events on production and distribution in the agricultural sector and food markets; underlines the strategic role that agriculture plays in avoiding a food crisis by providing safe , high-quality food at affordable prices all over europe; recalls that 2023 is the first year of the new common agricultural policy that will support union farmers who play a fundamental role in maintaining the economic resilience of rural areas , to ease the debt burden of young farmers and help them with the rising loan interest rates and higher input costs; believes that the crisis situation justifies the partial mobilisation of the new agricultural reserve by a minimum of eur 10 million for young farmers; calls on the commission to prepare pertinent exceptional measures in line with the relevant provisions in the basic act and to increase , as relevant , the amount to be mobilised;


### 37. highlights the importance of an effective european border and coast guard agency (frontex) to assist member states in managing the common external borders of the union and to ensure integrated border management in full compliance with fundamental rights; notes that frontex continues to have difficulty in absorbing the steep year-on-year increase in appropriations and recruiting the additional staff required; decides therefore to support council’s proposed cut of eur 50 million for frontex in 2023; ### 37. highlights the importance of an effective european border and coast guard agency (frontex) to assist member states in managing the common external borders of the union and to ensure integrated border management in full compliance with fundamental rights; notes that frontex continues to have difficulty in absorbing the steep year-on-year increase in appropriations and recruiting the additional staff required what requires in-depth analyses by the commission to improve proper implementation; decides therefore to support council’s proposed cut of eur 50 million for frontex in 2023; nevertheless at the same time underlines the needs to secure necessary budgetary means to fulfil its mandate and obligations;


### 37. highlights the importance of an effective european border and coast guard agency (frontex) to assist member states in managing the common external borders of the union and to ensure integrated border management in full compliance with fundamental rights; notes that frontex continues to have difficulty in absorbing the steep year-on-year increase in appropriations and recruiting the additional staff required; decides therefore to support council’s proposed cut of eur 50 million for frontex in 2023; ### 37. highlights the importance of an effective european border and coast guard agency (frontex) to assist member states in managing the common external borders of the union and to ensure integrated border management in full compliance with fundamental rights; notes that frontex continues to have difficulty in absorbing the steep year-on-year increase in appropriations and recruiting the additional staff required; however , decides to restore council’s proposed cut of eur 50 million for frontex in 2023 back to db;


### 42. notes with deep concern that the russian aggression against ukraine and its worldwide effects have dramatically increased humanitarian assistance needs , which were already under pressure because of funding gaps and the multiplication of crises in the world; asks to significantly increase humanitarian aid to address the unprecedented gap between needs and available resources; deplores the fact that heading 6 has no margin and is therefore not fit for the current situation; regrets that the db is not able to at least sustain the current level of response while humanitarian needs and emergencies are steeply increasing around the globe , notably worsening food insecurity on account of the impact of the russian war of aggression against ukraine , increasingly severe climate-induced disasters and newly emerging conflicts; recalls that , even with the increases proposed by parliament , there would be insufficient resources to address the humanitarian aid needs in 2023; ### 42. notes with deep concern that the russian aggression against ukraine and its worldwide effects have dramatically increased humanitarian assistance needs , which were already under pressure because of funding gaps and the multiplication of crises in the world; asks to significantly increase humanitarian aid to address the unprecedented gap between needs and available resources; deplores the fact that heading 6 has no margin and is therefore not fit for the current situation; regrets that the db is not able to at least sustain the current level of response while humanitarian needs and emergencies are steeply increasing around the globe , notably worsening food insecurity on account of the impact of the russian war of aggression against ukraine , increasingly severe climate-induced disasters and newly emerging conflicts; recalls that , even with the increases proposed by parliament , there would be insufficient resources to address the humanitarian aid needs in 2023; underlines , parliament’s long-standing position that the heading 6 ceiling should be revised , to provide the union with means to play its role on the world stage and to respond to the extraordinary challenges of our time. the revision of the mff is indispensable and urgently needed;


### 44. asks for additional resources to be allocated to the southern neighbourhood in order to support political , economic and social reforms; welcomes the recent announcement of the union’s continued commitment to multiannual funding to unrwa; underlines that the increase in appropriations for the southern neighbourhood is notably intended to provide predictable funding for unrwa , in the light of the crucial role it plays in protecting and ensuring the essential needs of palestinian refugees as well as contributing to their human development; ### 44. asks for additional resources to be allocated to the southern neighbourhood in order to support political , economic and social reforms; welcomes the recent announcement of the union’s continued commitment to multiannual funding to unrwa; underlines that the increase in appropriations for the southern neighbourhood is among others intended to provide predictable funding for unrwa , in the light of the crucial role it plays in protecting and ensuring the essential needs of palestinian refugees as well as contributing to their human development; underlines that funds dedicated to educational tasks for the palestinian authority shall be put in reserve and only released until a positive assessment by the commission confirms that all textbooks and study cards in use adhere to unesco standards and does not praise the terrorism and antisemitism. funds shall be redirected to palestinian civil society organization that incentivise positive change through creating alternative methods of teaching palestinian education that adhere to unesco standards;


### 47. calls for ukraine and the republic of moldova to be included as soon as possible within the scope of the instrument for pre-accession; considers that it is necessary to provide support to ukraine and moldova , as new eu candidate countries , and to georgia , as an aspiring applicant , on their path to eu membership; ### 47. calls for ukraine and the republic of moldova to be included as soon as possible within the scope of the instrument for pre-accession; considers that it is necessary to provide support to ukraine and moldova , as new eu candidate countries , and to georgia , as an aspiring applicant , on their path to eu membership; calls for the support for further financial assistance provided under ipa iii in order to promote the international dimension of the erasmus+ programme;


### 51. considers that the council’s cuts in this heading - which are designed to obviate recourse to the flexibility instrument , as proposed in the db - are unjustified and would not allow the commission to fulfil its tasks; restores therefore the db for the commission administrative expenditure , including with respect to its offices; ### 51. considers that the council’s cuts in this heading - which are designed to obviate recourse to the flexibility instrument , as proposed in the db - are unjustified and would not allow the commission to fulfil its tasks; restores therefore the db for the commission administrative expenditure , including with respect to its offices; ensuring adequate and stable funding for important interinstitutional communication services informing about the eu engaging with citizens at local level even more urgent facing war in ukraine , countering disinformation and facilitate citizen participation in democratic life;


### 52. emphasises the importance of ensuring that the commission has sufficient staff to fulfil its tasks , including those relating to new initiatives; highlights in that context the impact of the legislative proposals under the eu green deal , the digital market act and the digital services act , and increased union spending owing to ngeu and the recovery and resilience facility , on staff needs in certain services , in particular the commission’s directorate-general for environment (dg env) , the directorate-general for communications networks , content and technology (dg cnect) and the european anti-fraud office (olaf); expresses concern that the commission does not have the staff necessary for the work required; asks the commission to take account of those staff needs , without undermining staff levels in other parts of the institution; ### 52. emphasises the importance of ensuring that the commission has sufficient staff to fulfil its tasks , including those relating to new initiatives and newly adopted legislation; calls , therefore for necessary additional staffing that should be provided by the commission for efficient and effective implementation; highlights in that context the impact of the legislative proposals under the eu green deal , the digital market act and the digital services act , and increased union spending owing to ngeu and the recovery and resilience facility , on staff needs in certain services , in particular the commission’s directorate-general for environment (dg env) , the directorate-general for competition (dg comp) , the directorate-general for communications networks , content and technology (dg cnect) and the european anti-fraud office (olaf); expresses concern that the commission does not have the staff necessary for the work required; asks the commission to take account of those staff needs , without undermining staff levels in other parts of the institution;


### 54. underlines the need to provide a sufficient level of payment appropriations in the 2023 budget and decides , as a general rule , to reverse council's cuts and to reinforce payment appropriations on those lines which are amended in commitment appropriations; ### 54. underlines the need to provide a sufficient level of payment appropriations in the 2023 budget and decides , as a general rule , to reverse council's cuts and to reinforce payment appropriations on those lines which are amended in commitment appropriations; underlines that the 2023 budget should contain sufficient level of payment appropriations for both the new programmes and the completion of past ones , including to ensure that the union budget provides the necessary economic stimulus; drawing lessons from the past frameworks , emphasises that it is necessary to accelerate programme implementation to avoid the backlog of payments in the second half of the mff period;


### 56. acknowledges the important role that the authority for european political parties and european political foundations (epp/fs) plays for the transparency , sound financial management and diversity of the political system by ensuring the application of common rules by the epp/fs; notes that , while its budget is included under section i - european parliament , the authority is an independent union body; decides therefore to create a separate item for the remunerations and allowances of the staff working for the authority and a separate line in the organisation chart of the european parliament covering its posts , without additional appropriations; ### 56. acknowledges the important role that the authority for european political parties and european political foundations (epp/fs) plays for the transparency , sound financial management and diversity of the political system by ensuring the application of common rules by the epp/fs; notes that , while its budget is included under section i - european parliament , the authority is an independent union body; decides therefore to create a separate item for the remunerations and allowances of the staff working for the authority and a separate line in the organisation chart of the european parliament covering its posts , without additional appropriations to the draft budget;


### 57. asks for sufficient needs to be provided to the article 3 2 3 — support for democracy and capacity-building for the parliaments of third countries in order for the european parliament to contribute efficiently to the organisation of the third edition of the high-level conference of the global campus of human rights; ### 57. asks the bureau for sufficient needs to be provided to the article 3 2 3 — support for democracy and capacity-building for the parliaments of third countries in order for the european parliament to contribute efficiently to the organisation of the third edition of the high-level conference of the global campus of human rights;


### 14. stresses that generational renewal is one of the european fishing sector’s priorities; invites member states to draw on the emfaf to finance the introduction of programmes specifically designed to help young people to take up careers in fisheries , to make the sector more diverse and to encourage people from under-represented groups , particularly women , to join the sector; calls , in this regard in addition , on the commission to support the mobilisation of budgetary resources for the implementation of projects to support the creation of an association of young european fishers; ### 14. stresses that generational renewal is one of the european fishing sector’s priorities; invites member states to draw on the emfaf to finance the introduction of programmes specifically designed to help young people to take up careers in fisheries , to make the sector more diverse and to encourage people from under-represented groups , particularly women , to join the sector; calls , in this regard in addition , on the commission to support the mobilisation of budgetary resources to improve the working conditions on board fishing vessels , and for the implementation of projects to support the creation of an association of young european fishers


### (1) maritime transport accounts for around 75% of eu external trade and 31% of eu internal trade in terms of volume. at the same time , ship traffic to or from ports in the european economic area accounts for some 11% of all eu co2 emissions from transport and 3-4% of total eu co2 emissions. 400 million passengers embark or disembark annually in ports of member states , including around 14 million on cruise ships. maritime transport is therefore an essential component of europe’s transport system and plays a critical role for the european economy. the maritime transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors in the union and beyond for which a level playing field is indispensable. the stability and prosperity of the maritime transport market and its economic actors rely on a clear and harmonised policy framework where maritime transport operators , ports and other actors in the sector can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. where market distortions occur , they risk putting ship operators or ports at a disadvantage compared to competitors within the maritime transport sector or in other transport sectors. in turn , this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the maritime transport industry , and a loss of connectivity for citizens and businesses ### (1) maritime transport accounts for around 75% of eu external trade and 31% of eu internal trade in terms of volume. 400 million passengers embark or disembark annually in ports of member states , including around 14 million on cruise ships. maritime transport is therefore an essential component of europe’s transport system and plays a critical role for the european economy. the maritime transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors in the union and beyond for which a level playing field is indispensable. the stability and prosperity of the maritime transport market and its economic actors rely on a clear and harmonised policy framework where maritime transport operators , ports and other actors in the sector can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. where market distortions occur , they risk putting ship operators or ports at a disadvantage compared to competitors within the maritime transport sector or in other transport sectors. in turn , this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the maritime transport industry , fewer jobs and a loss of connectivity for citizens and businesses


### (1) maritime transport accounts for around 75% of eu external trade and 31% of eu internal trade in terms of volume. at the same time , ship traffic to or from ports in the european economic area accounts for some 11% of all eu co2 emissions from transport and 3-4% of total eu co2 emissions. 400 million passengers embark or disembark annually in ports of member states , including around 14 million on cruise ships. maritime transport is therefore an essential component of europe’s transport system and plays a critical role for the european economy. the maritime transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors in the union and beyond for which a level playing field is indispensable. the stability and prosperity of the maritime transport market and its economic actors rely on a clear and harmonised policy framework where maritime transport operators , ports and other actors in the sector can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. where market distortions occur , they risk putting ship operators , or ports at a disadvantage compared to competitors within the maritime transport sector or in other transport sectors. in turn , this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the maritime transport industry , and a loss of connectivity for citizens and businesses. ### (1) maritime transport accounts for around 75% of eu external trade and 31% of eu internal trade in terms of volume. at the same time , ship traffic to or from ports in the european economic area accounts for some 11% of all eu co2 emissions from transport and 3-4% of total eu co2 emissions. 400 million passengers embark or disembark annually in ports of member states , including around 14 million on cruise ships. maritime transport is therefore an essential component of europe’s transport system and plays a critical role for the european economy. the maritime transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors in the union and beyond for which a level playing field is indispensable. the stability and prosperity of the maritime transport market and its economic actors rely on a clear , stable , sustainable and harmonised policy framework where maritime transport operators , ports and other actors in the sector can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. where market distortions occur , they risk putting ship operators , or ports at a disadvantage compared to competitors within the maritime transport sector or in other transport sectors. in turn , this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the maritime transport industry , and a loss of connectivity for citizens and businesses.


### (2) to enhance the union’s climate commitment under the paris agreement and set out the steps to be taken to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 , and to translate the political commitment into a legal obligation , the commission adopted the (amended) proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending regulation (eu) 2018/1999 (european climate law)19 , as well as the communication ‘stepping up europe’s 2030 climate ambition’20 . this also integrates the target of reducing greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. accordingly , various complementary policy instruments are needed to motivate the use of sustainably produced renewable and low-carbon fuels , included in the maritime transport sector. the necessary technology development and deployment has to happen by 2030 to prepare for much more rapid change thereafter. ### (2) to enhance the union’s climate commitment under the paris agreement and set out the steps to be taken to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 , and to translate the political commitment into a legal obligation , the commission adopted the (amended) proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending regulation (eu) 2018/1999 (european climate law)19 , as well as the communication ‘stepping up europe’s 2030 climate ambition’20 . this also integrates the target of reducing greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. accordingly , various complementary policy instruments are needed to motivate the use of sustainably produced renewable and low-carbon fuels , included in the maritime transport sector. the necessary technology development and deployment has to happen by 2030 to prepare for much more rapid pace of change thereafter in the period to 2050 in order to ensure that the climate neutrality objective is achievable.