### 7. the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 27(2). ### 7. the delegated acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 27(2).


### 2. where the commission considers that the reasons put forward by the member state concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan , the commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with article 17 within four months of the official submission of the request. ### 2. where the commission considers that the reasons put forward by the member state concerned justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan , the commission shall assess the new plan in accordance with the provisions of article 16 and shall take a new decision in accordance with article 17 within two months of the official submission of the request.


### 3. where the commission considers that the reasons put forward by the member state concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan , it shall reject the request within four months of its official submission , after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of one month of the communication of the commission's conclusions. ### 3. where the commission considers that the reasons put forward by the member state concerned do not justify an amendment of the relevant recovery and resilience plan , it shall reject the request within two months of its official submission , after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of one month of the communication of the commission's conclusions.


### 2. payment of financial contributions to the member state concerned under this article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding. the commission decisions referred to in this article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 27(2). ### 2. payment of financial contributions to the member state concerned under this article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations. the commission decisions referred to in this article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article27(2).


### 2. payment of financial contributions to the member state concerned under this article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations and subject to the available funding. the commission decisions referred to in this article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 27(2). ### 2. payment of financial contributions to the member state concerned under this article shall be made in accordance with the budget appropriations. the commission decisions referred to in this article shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 27 (2)


### 3. upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the commission , the member state concerned shall submit to the commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and , where relevant , of the loan tranche. such requests for payment may be submitted by the member states to the commission on a biannual basis. the commission shall assess , within two months of receiving the request , whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. for the purpose of the assessment , the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. the commission may be assisted by experts. ### 3. upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the commission , the member state concerned shall submit to the commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and , where relevant , of the loan tranche. such requests for payment may be submitted by the member states to the commission four times per year. the commission shall assess , within one month of receiving the request , whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. for the purpose of the assessment , the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. the commission may be assisted by experts.


### 3. upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the implementing act of the commission , the member state concerned shall submit to the commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and , where relevant , of the loan tranche. such requests for payment may be submitted by the member states to the commission on a biannual basis. the commission shall assess , within two months of receiving the request , whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. for the purpose of the assessment , the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. the commission may be assisted by experts. ### 3. upon completion of the relevant agreed milestones and targets indicated in the recovery and resilience plan as approved in the delegated act of the commission , the member state concerned shall submit to the commission a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution and , where relevant , of the loan tranche. such requests for payment may be submitted by the member states to the commission on a biannual basis. the commission shall assess , within two months of receiving the request , whether the relevant milestones and targets set out in the decision referred to in article 17(1) have been satisfactorily implemented. for the purpose of the assessment , the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6) shall also be taken into account. the commission may be assisted by experts.


### 6. where the member state concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension , the commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution pursuant to article 14(1) of the financial regulation after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions. ### 6. where the member state concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension , the commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution concerned pursuant to article 14(1) of the financial regulation after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.


### 6. where the member state concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension , the commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution pursuant to article 14(1) of the financial regulation after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions. ### 6. where the member state concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension , the commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution concerned pursuant to article 14(1) of the financial regulation after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions


### the member state concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the european semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans , including the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6). to that effect , the quarterly reports of the member states shall be appropriately reflected in the national reform programmes , which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans. ### the member state concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the european semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans , including the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6) and the completion of individual proposed milestones , targets , and the related indicators. to that effect , the quarterly reports of the member states shall be appropriately reflected in the national reform programmes , which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.


### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the delegated act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. in such a case , the commission shall liaise with the parliament and council how the redacted information can be made available to the co-legislator in a confidential manner.


### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the delegated act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state.


### 1. the commission shall provide an annual report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the facility set out in this regulation. ### 1. the commission shall provide a semi-annual public report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the facility set out in this regulation.


### 2. the annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the member states concerned under the facility. ### 2. the semi-annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the member states concerned under the facility.


### 3. the annual report shall also include the following information: ### 3. the semi-annual report shall also include the following information:


### the volume of the proceeds assigned to the facility under the european union recovery instrument in the previous year , broken down by budget line , and ### the volume of the proceeds assigned to the facility under the european union recovery instrument in the previous year , broken down by budget line and member state , and


### 4. for the purpose of the reporting on the activities referred to in paragraph 2 , the commission may use the content of the relevant documents officially adopted by the commission under the european semester as appropriate. ### deleted


### 1. four years after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall provide the european parliament , and the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post evaluation report no later than three years after the end of 2027. ### 1. four years after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall provide the european parliament , and the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post evaluation report no later than three years after the end of 2027. due to the extraordinarily high amount of externally assigned revenue , not only the commission but also the european parliament shall carry out an ex-post control of the effectiveness , efficiency and impact of the financial support under the rrf. the rrf must therefore be part of the regular discharge report on the commission.


### 1. four years after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall provide the european parliament , and the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post evaluation report no later than three years after the end of 2027. ### 1. two years after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall provide the european parliament , and the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions with an independent evaluation report on its implementation and with an independent ex post evaluation report no later than three years after the end of 2024.


### 2. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of resources and the european added value. it shall also consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions. ### 2. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of resources and the european added value , the appropriateness of the conditionality provisions as well as assessment of moral hazard risks; it shall also consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions.


### 3. where appropriate , the evaluation shall be accompanied by a proposal for an amendments to this regulation. ### deleted


### article 27 ### deleted


### methodology for the calculation of the maximum financial contribution (i.e. the non-repayable financial support) per member state under the facility ### methodology for the calculation of the maximum financial contribution (i.e. the non-repayable financial support) and the maximum loan support per member state under the facility


### — the inverse of gdp per capita; ### — the drop of the per capita gross domestic product (gdp) between 2019 and 2020;


### — the average unemployment rate over the past 5 years compared to the eu average (2015-2019). ### — the increase in the unemployment rate from 2019 to 2020.


### — the inverse gdp per capita is capped at 150% of eu average ### — the drop of the per capita gross domestic product (gdp) between 2019 and 2020 is capped at 150% of eu average


### — the deviation of individual country’s unemployment rate from the eu average is capped to 150% of eu average ### — the increase in the unemployment rate from 2019 to 2020 is capped to 150% of eu average


### the maximum financial contribution of a member state under the facilityis defined as follows: ### deleted


### 2.2 the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them. ### 2.2 the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure or to addressing the challenges resulting from them.


### — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral europe by 2050; ### — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to establish climate- and environmental-friendly systems and to the greening of economic or social sectors with a view to contribute to the overall objective of a climate-neutral europe by 2050 and the union's new 2030 climate targets in line with the criteria laid down in the eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852;


### or ### and


### 2.4 the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential , job creation , and economic and social resilience of the member state , mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis , and contribute to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion; ### 2.4 the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential , job creation , and economic and social resilience of the member state , mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis , and contribute to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion and its critical infrastructure;


### — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the member states and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the member state concerned , stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis , while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment. ### — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the member states and at boosting the green growth potential of the economy of the member state concerned , stimulating job creation , ensuring a sustainable transition and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis , while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment in accordance with the "do not significant harm" principle referred to in regulation (eu) 2020/852.


### — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the member states and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the member state concerned , stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis , while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment. ### — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the member states and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the member state concerned , in particular for smes , stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis , while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment in line with the criteria laid down in eu taxonomy established by regulation (eu) 2020/852.


### (31) for reasons of efficiency and simplification in the financial management of the instrument , the union financial support to recovery and resilience plans should take the form of a financing based on the achievement of results measured by reference to milestones and targets indicated in the approved recovery and resilience plans. to this effect , the additional loan support should be linked to the additional milestones and targets compared to those relevant for the financial support (i.e. the non-repayable support). ### (31) for reasons of efficiency and simplification in the financial management of the instrument , the union financial support to recovery and resilience plans should take the form of a financing based on the achievement of results measured by reference to clear milestones and targets indicated in the approved recovery and resilience plans. to this effect , the additional loan support should be linked to the additional milestones and targets compared to those relevant for the financial support (i.e. the non-repayable support).


### (34) for the purposes of transparency , the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the commission should be communicated to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. ### (34) for the purposes of transparency , the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the commission should be communicated to the european parliament and the council simultaneously and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. the commission should ensure the visibility of spending under the facility by indicating that the projects supported should be clearly labelled as “eu recovery initiative”.


### (40) in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council14 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2988/9515 ,council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/9616 and council regulation (eu) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out administrative investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council18 . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors. ### (40) in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council14 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2988/9515 ,council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/9616 and council regulation (eu) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out administrative investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council18 . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to report any suspicion of irregularities or fraud and to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of unionfunds grant equivalent rights to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors. for detection and reporting of irregularities and fraud , the commission has it-tools at its disposal that shall be used by the recipients of support under the facility.


### this regulation establishes a recovery and resilience facility (the ‘facility’). ### this regulation establishes a recovery and resilience facility (the ‘facility’) as a temporary instrument designed to tackle the adverse effects and consequences of the covid-19 pandemic in the union.


### this regulation establishes a recovery and resilience facility (the ‘facility’). ### this regulation establishes a temporary recovery and resilience facility (the ‘facility’).


### 2. the amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities , which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives , in particular studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , in so far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , corporate information technology tools , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of each instrument. expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments. ### 2. the amounts referred to in paragraph 1(a) may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory , monitoring , control , audit and evaluation activities , which are required for the management of each instrument and the achievement of its objectives , in particular studies , meetings of experts , information and communication actions , including corporate communication of the political priorities of the union , in so far as they are related to the objectives of this regulation , expenses linked to it networks focusing on information processing and exchange , corporate information technology tools , and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the commission for the management of each instrument. expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments.


### the reasons for the loan support , justified by the higher financial needs linked to additional reforms and investments; ### the reasons for the loan support , justified by the higher financial needs linked to additional growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments;


### the additional reforms and investments in line with article 15; ### the additional growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments in line with article 15;


### the justification for requesting the loan and its amount is considered reasonable and plausible in relation to the additional reforms and investments; and ### the justification for requesting the loan and its amount is considered reasonable and plausible in relation to the additional growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments; and


### the additional reforms and investments comply with the criteria set out in article 16(3. ### the additional growth enhancing reforms and sustainable investments comply with the criteria set out in article 16(3.


### the other elements needed for the implementation of the loan support in relation to the reforms and the investment projects concerned in line with the decision referred to in article 17(2). ### the other elements needed for the implementation of the loan support in relation to the growth enhancing reforms and the sustainable investment projects concerned in line with the decision referred to in article 17(2).


### the arrangements for the effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the member state concerned , including the proposed milestones and targets , and the related indicators; ### the arrangements for the effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan by the member state concerned , including the proposed clear milestones and targets , and the related indicators;


### where appropriate , the request for loan support and the additional milestones as referred to in article 12(2) and (3) and the elements thereof ; and ### where appropriate , the request for loan support and the additional and clear milestones as referred to in article 12(2) and (3) and the elements thereof ; and


### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy , with 90% of goods arriving by sea; ### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy;


### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy , with 90% of goods arriving by sea; ### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy and in the connectivity and accessibility of the outermost regions and islands , with 90% of goods arriving by sea;


### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy , with 90% of goods arriving by sea; ### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy , with 90% of goods arriving by sea , and maritime transport plays an important role for tourism;


### a. whereas oceans and the preservation thereof are essential for humankind as climate regulators , hosts of biodiversity , and source of food security; ### a. whereas oceans and the preservation thereof are essential for humankind as climate regulators , hosts of biodiversity , and source of food security; recalling that modern ports and efficient river transport play a key role in developing new industries and logistics activities , connecting the different regions of the union's internal market and supporting greening of transport; emphasising the need for green transport in the eu in the context of climate change; whereas specific measures are needed in the maritime and inland waterway transport sector to achieve the green deal objectives;


### b. whereas the maritime sector is the sector which has the least-regulated emissions at european level , even though it uses heavy fuel oil , which is the most polluting fuel; ### b. whereas the maritime sector is a sector which is both regulated at european level as well as international level and which is still very reliant on fossil fuels;


### c. whereas maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of co2 annually and is responsible for approximately 2.5% of global ghg emissions6; ### c. whereas maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of co2 annually and is responsible for approximately 2.5% of global ghg emissions6 , but is the most energy efficient mode of transport based on the amount of cargo transported and the respective emissions per tonne of goods transported and per kilometre travelled;


### c. whereas maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of co2 annually and is responsible for approximately 2.5% of global ghg emissions6 ; ### c. whereas maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of co2 annually and is responsible for approximately 2.5% of global ghg emissions6 ; the mentioned elements should be updated after the imo decision for a global cap of 0 ,5% sulphur content in maritime fuels;


### d. whereas if mitigation measures are not swiftly introduced , emissions from maritime transport could increase by between 50% and 250% by 20507 , thereby undermining the objectives of the paris agreement; ### d. whereas if mitigation measures are not swiftly introduced , emissions from maritime transport could increase from about 90% of 2008 emissions in 2018 to 90-130% of 2008 emissions by 20507 , thereby not contributing sufficiently to the achievement of the objectives of the paris agreement;


### 1. deplores the distortion of competition on the european market between fossil energies , which benefit from more favourable tax treatment , and clean alternative fuels from renewable sources; calls on the commission to address this situation by proposing to restore fair competition rules , applying the polluter-pays principle to maritime transport and promoting the use of renewable-energy alternative fuels in the maritime sector; ### 1. deplores the distortion of competition on the european market between fossil energies , which benefit from more favourable tax treatment , and clean alternative fuels from renewable sources which is not in line with the polluter-pays principle; calls on the commission to address this situation by proposing to restore fair competition rules , provide for significant tax exemptions for lower- and zero-carbon fuels used in maritime transport and promote the use of renewable-energy alternative fuels in the maritime sector;


### 1. deplores the distortion of competition on the european market between fossil energies , which benefit from more favourable tax treatment , and clean alternative fuels from renewable sources; calls on the commission to address this situation by proposing to restore fair competition rules , applying the polluter-pays principle to maritime transport and promoting the use of renewable-energy alternative fuels in the maritime sector; ### 1. deplores the distortion of competition on the european market between fossil energies , which benefit from more favourable tax treatment , and cleaner alternative fuels , including those from renewable sources; calls on the commission to address this situation by proposing to restore fair competition rules , applying the polluter-pays principle to maritime transport and promoting the use of alternative fuels in the maritime sector , especially those from renewable sources;


### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste; ### deleted


### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste; ### 2. stresses the need to address effectively emissions of fuels used by ships and reduce gradually the use of heavy fuel oil in ships , especially through the deployment of a wide range of sustainable alternative fuels , in full respect of the principle of technology neutrality;


### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste; ### 2. stresses the need to adapt vessels for using cleaner fuels instead of heavy oil , while hybridisation and electrification is becoming more viable and the eu has already financed substantial research in this respect;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need for a comprehensive impact study (climate , social , economic) to evaluate the inclusion of the european maritime sector in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8; proposes that possible maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need for the european maritime and inland waterway transport sectors to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions , just like other sectors; believes that its possible inclusion in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 should only cover journeys between eu ports and should include exceptions for smaller vessels and small and medium-sized enterprises; emphasises that in order to avoid compounding the problems of flags of convenience , any regulation that affects international transport should be agreed within the framework of the imo;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; recalls that the inclusion of maritime transport emissions into the eu ets should be based on a comprehensive impact assessment that adequately takes into consideration the competitiveness of eu operators and businesses; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; highlights the importance of in-depth impact assessment , including risk assessment on carbon leakage , prior to inclusion of maritime sector in the eu ets; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022 , following a thorough impact assessment by the commission; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , after an impact assessment is conducted , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that all maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports;


### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions; ### 4. calls on the commission to address under the fueleu maritime initiative not only the carbon intensity of fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations as well as ensure the use of existing and future alternative fuels infrastructure through a goal-based approach; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions;


### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions; ### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions;


### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders in order to develop an overall policy for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas; ### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders , including shipping lines , ports and energy providers , in order to facilitate bottom-up initiatives and framework agreements for the decarbonisation and greening of maritime transport to the benefit of ports and coastal areas; stresses the role of ports and fuel suppliers in developing lower- and zero-carbon fuels and the infrastructure necessary for their uptake;


### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders in order to develop an overall policy for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas; ### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders in order to develop an overall policy for decarbonisation and reduction of pollution in ports and coastal areas;


### 1. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; deeply regrets that the proposal of the commission did not follow the promises made regarding increases in the budget allocated to those programmes , namely tripling the budget for the erasmus+ programme , or responding to the will of the european parliament to double the budget for the creative europe programme , while the council proposes further irresponsible cuts; ### 1. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; deeply regrets that the proposal of the commission did not follow the promises made regarding increases in the budget allocated to those programmes , namely tripling the budget for the erasmus+ programme , or responding to the will of the european parliament and all the stakeholders to at least double the budget for the creative europe programme , while the council proposes further irresponsible cuts;


### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , convergence , fair and inclusive sustainable growth and competitiveness of the european economy and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , digitalisation and innovation , security and the management of migration , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide solutions at the eu level; ### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , convergence , reforms , fair and inclusive sustainable long-term growth and competitiveness of the european economy to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , green transition , digitalisation and innovation , security and the management of migration , to avoid widening of the divergence in the union , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge on economic and health sector that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide efficient solutions at the eu level;


### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , convergence , fair and inclusive sustainable growth and competitiveness of the european economy and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , digitalisation and innovation , security and the management of migration , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide solutions at the eu level; ### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , convergence , fair and inclusive sustainable growth and competitiveness of the european economy and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , digitalisation and innovation , security and the management of migration , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide solutions at the eu level; accordingly seeks the introduction of a union crisis management instrument;


### 1. calls for the 2021 union budget to make an ambitious contribution to the recovery of the union economy in view of the covid-19 outbreak; welcomes the proposal for a new recovery instrument , next generation eu; ### 1. calls for the 2021 union budget to make an ambitious contribution to the recovery of the union economy in view of the covid-19 outbreak; welcomes the proposal for a new recovery instrument , next generation eu; calls hereby for an ex-ante democratic and parliamentary scrutiny and therefore demands for the european parliament to be involved through delegated acts , as well as in the ex-post verification that money under the recovery and resolution facility is well-spent , in the interest of european citizens and ensure its genuine european added-value;


### 1. notes that the budgetary year 2021 is the first of the 2021-2027 multi-annual financial framework (mff); further notes that the bulk of external action spending is concentrated in the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) , on which inter-institutional legislative negotiations are still ongoing; ### 1. notes that the budgetary year 2021 is the first of the 2021-2027 multi-annual financial framework (mff); further notes that the bulk of external action spending is concentrated in the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) , on which inter-institutional legislative negotiations are still ongoing; stresses that these negotiations should conclude with an agreement as soon as possible;


### 1. regrets that , in the proposed revised ceiling for the new heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , the major categories of common agricultural policy (cap) spending are likely to be cut in 2021 , namely direct payments , market measures and rural development; recalls parliament’s previous resolutions asking for the cap funding to be maintained at least at current levels; ### 1. regrets that , in the proposed revised ceiling for the new heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , the major categories of common agricultural policy (cap) spending are likely to be cut in 2021 , namely direct payments , market measures and rural development; recalls parliament’s previous resolutions asking for the cap funding to be maintained at least at current levels; points out that a number of agricultural sectors have been hard hit by the covid-19 pandemic and that possible cuts will lead to a deepening of the crisis , extending to other sectors also;


### 1. regrets that , in the proposed revised ceiling for the new heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , the major categories of common agricultural policy (cap) spending are likely to be cut in 2021 , namely direct payments , market measures and rural development; recalls parliament’s previous resolutions asking for the cap funding to be maintained at least at current levels; ### 1. regrets that , in the proposed revised ceiling for the new heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , the major categories of common agricultural policy (cap) spending are likely to be cut in 2021 , namely direct payments , market measures and rural development; recalls parliament’s previous resolutions asking for the cap funding for the period 2021-2027 to be maintained at least at current levels;


### 2. recalls that , before the covid-19 pandemic , more than 100 million europeans were struggling with poverty and material deprivation on a daily basis and that the situation is likely to deteriorate as a result of the pandemic; recognises the crucial role of the european social fund (esf) , the youth employment initiative (yei) , the european globalisation adjustment fund (egf) , the programme for employment and social innovation (easi) and the fund for european aid to the most deprived (fead) in the current 2014-2020 mff; ### 2. recalls that , before the covid-19 pandemic , more than 100 million europeans were struggling with poverty and material deprivation on a daily basis and that the situation is likely to deteriorate as a result of the pandemic , particularly in vulnerable social groups; recognises the crucial role of the european social fund (esf) , the youth employment initiative (yei) , the european globalisation adjustment fund (egf) , the programme for employment and social innovation (easi) and the fund for european aid to the most deprived (fead) in the current 2014-2020 mff;


### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ programme is a strategic investment that supports education and training opportunities across europe , and helps increase social cohesion and the building of a european sense of belonging and is therefore a crucial investment in the future of the union; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , no new initiatives can be taken on board , as the parliament has already stated; ### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ is the symbolic and one of the most successful union programmes with strategic investment that supports education and training opportunities across europe , and helps increase social cohesion therefore a crucial for the future of the union; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , no new initiatives can be taken on board , as the parliament has already stated;


### 2. reminds that cohesion is a shared competence between the eu and member states and that as a main public investment policy it will play a major role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic; emphasises that cohesion policy is based on a solidarity and its goal is to reduce economic , social and territorial disparities between member states and within the eu and regions; emphasizes in that context that programmes managed under european structural and investments (esi) funds support and contribute significantly to sustainable solutions for fair and inclusive economic growth , investments and competitiveness , as well as high quality , safe and secure working and living conditions of the citizens , including equal opportunities , social justice and non-discrimination; ### 2. reminds that cohesion is a shared competence between the eu and member states and that as a main public investment policy it will play a major role in mitigating the economic and social impact and it will also play a crucial role in the recovery path from the covid-19 pandemic consequences; emphasises that cohesion is fundamental and most recognised policy that has shaped the union we know today , based on a solidarity and its goal is to reduce economic , social and territorial disparities between member states along with strengthening economic , territorial and social resilience within the eu and regions for a more harmonious development that will help the union to remain globally competitive; emphasises in that context that programmes managed under european structural and investments (esi) funds support and contribute significantly to sustainable solutions for fair and long-term inclusive economic growth , investments and competitiveness , as well as high quality , safe and secure working and living conditions of the citizens , including equal opportunities , social justice and non-discrimination; in order to maximise the impact of esi funds , it is essential that member state authorities at all levels work closely with each other and in partnership with employers , trade unions , academics , non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders;


### 2. reminds that cohesion is a shared competence between the eu and member states and that as a main public investment policy it will play a major role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic; emphasises that cohesion policy is based on a solidarity and its goal is to reduce economic , social and territorial disparities between member states and within the eu and regions; emphasizes in that context that programmes managed under european structural and investments (esi) funds support and contribute significantly to sustainable solutions for fair and inclusive economic growth , investments and competitiveness , as well as high quality , safe and secure working and living conditions of the citizens , including equal opportunities , social justice and non-discrimination; ### 2. reminds that cohesion is a shared competence between the eu and member states and that as a main public investment policy it will play a major role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic; emphasises that cohesion policy is based on a solidarity and its goal is to reduce economic , social and territorial disparities between member states and within the eu and regions , something that can only be achieved with the appropriate funding; emphasizes in that context that programmes managed under european structural and investments (esi) funds support and contribute significantly to sustainable solutions for fair and inclusive economic growth , investments and competitiveness , as well as high quality , safe and secure working and living conditions of the citizens , including equal opportunities , social justice and non-discrimination;


### 2. stresses that the eu budget for 2021 should include enough commitment and payment appropriations to meet the financing needs of the common fisheries policy; asserts that , for fisheries and aquaculture to continue to be viable , increased funding for these industries is needed; believes that the budget for this sector must be fully consistent with the eu’s new goals , particularly those set out in the green deal , the new industrial strategy , the ‘farm to fork’ strategy and the eu biodiversity strategy for 2030; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries sector must be go hand in hand with achieving these goals; ### 2. stresses that the eu budget for 2021 should include enough commitment and payment appropriations to meet the financing needs of the common fisheries policy and the challenges that the sector is facing , such as the achievement of a maximum sustainable yield , the landing obligation , the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union , generational renewal; asserts that , for fisheries and aquaculture to continue to be viable , increased funding for these industries is needed; believes that the budget for this sector must be fully consistent with the eu’s new goals , particularly those set out in the green deal and the new industrial strategy; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries sector must be go hand in hand with achieving these goals;


### 2. regrets that the new nomenclature for the external action part as proposed by the commission is much less detailed than the previous one , reducing transparency , scrutiny , and limiting the budgetary authority’s capacity to make budgetary choices reflecting political priorities; insists , therefore , that a more differentiated budget structure , with dedicated lines for the most important beneficiaries and sub-regions , is needed; ### 2. regrets that the new nomenclature for the external action part as proposed by the commission is much less detailed than the previous one , reducing transparency , scrutiny , and limiting the budgetary authority’s capacity to make budgetary choices reflecting political priorities; insists , therefore , that a more differentiated budget structure , with dedicated lines for the most important beneficiaries and sub-regions , is needed , so that the budget is better to read and to understand , for example in how much money is going to turkey , and how much more is spent on the eu special representative , especially for religious freedom and the staff; stresses that more clarity in the budget is needed;


### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people , families , workers and businesses , and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget , as the first year of the 2021-2027 mff and the first “post-covid-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic; ### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people , families , workers , in particular cross-border workers , and businesses , especially microenterprises and smes , and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget , as the first year of the 2021-2027 mff and the first “post-covid-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic;


### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people , families , workers and businesses , and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget , as the first year of the 2021-2027 mff and the first “post-covid-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic; ### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people , families , workers and businesses , and therefore requires an unprecedented and effective response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget , as the first year of the 2021-2027 mff and the first “post-covid-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic;


### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people , families , workers and businesses , and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget , as the first year of the 2021-2027 mff and the first “post-covid-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic; ### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people , families , workers , ngos and charitable organisations and businesses , and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget , as the first year of the 2021-2027 mff and the first “post-covid-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic;


### 3. regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission; recalls that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme , as the sectors require proper investment to foster job creation and financing to complement national schemes; ### 3. regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission; recalls that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme , as the sectors require proper investment to foster job creation and financing to complement national schemes; recalls that the cultural and creative sector is one of the most hit by the covid-19 pandemic and calls for adequate answers and financing;


### 3. notes that the budget for the year 2021 starts the new programming period 2021-2027 and that it should reflect the principles and priorities of an updated and reoriented multiannual financial framework (mff) and contribute effectively to the mitigation of the social and economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic , while carefully considering available resources as well as budgetary rules and principles that will ensure realistic , immediate and satisfactory implementation; ### 3. notes that the budget for the year 2021 starts the new programming period 2021-2027 and that it should reflect the principles and priorities of an updated and reoriented multiannual financial framework (mff) and contribute effectively to the mitigation of the social and economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic , while carefully considering available resources as well as budgetary rules and principles that will ensure realistic , immediate and satisfactory implementation that is tailored to the specific needs of the regions;


### 3. notes that the budget for the year 2021 starts the new programming period 2021-2027 and that it should reflect the principles and priorities of an updated and reoriented multiannual financial framework (mff) and contribute effectively to the mitigation of the social and economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic , while carefully considering available resources as well as budgetary rules and principles that will ensure realistic , immediate and satisfactory implementation; ### 3. notes that the budget for the year 2021 starts the new programming period 2021-2027 and that it should reflect the principles and priorities of an updated and reoriented multiannual financial framework (mff) and contribute effectively to the mitigation of the social , economic and health impact of the covid-19 pandemic , while carefully considering available resources , including new own resources , as well as budgetary rules and principles that will ensure realistic , immediate and satisfactory implementation;


### 3. underlines the importance of supporting companies with solvency issues as a result of covid-19; highlights the proposal for a solvency support instrument and calls for fast-acting support; ### 3. underlines the importance of supporting companies with solvency issues as a result of covid-19 and calls for fast-acting support;


### 3. rejects the deep cuts to heading 6 in the european council agreement on the mff of 21 july 2020 , which would leave the ndici at a lower level than its predecessor instruments during the current financial programming period; ### 3. rejects the deep cuts to heading 5 , especially with regards to the military mobility as well as to heading 6 in the european council agreement on the mff of 21 july 2020 , which would leave the ndici at a lower level than its predecessor instruments during the current financial programming period;


### 3. urges the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund , which the agriculture sector needs to benefit significantly from in order to reach the targets of the european green deal; notes that increased sustainability requirements demand adequate funding; draws attention to the fact that the covid-19 crisis highlighted the importance of union food production and supply; recalls that food security and food chain sustainability require investments and support to farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in rural areas; ### 3. urges the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund , which the agriculture sector needs to benefit significantly from in order to reach the targets of the european green deal; stresses that increased farming sustainability requirements to help meet climate and environmental targets in 2030 , will necessitate substantial investment by farmers to avoid a decline in production and revenue caused by higher costs , and that this cannot be achieved without adequate cap funding; draws attention to the fact that the covid-19 crisis highlighted the importance of union food production and supply; recalls that food security and food chain sustainability require investments and support to farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in rural areas;


### 3. urges the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund , which the agriculture sector needs to benefit significantly from in order to reach the targets of the european green deal; notes that increased sustainability requirements demand adequate funding; draws attention to the fact that the covid-19 crisis highlighted the importance of union food production and supply; recalls that food security and food chain sustainability require investments and support to farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in rural areas; ### 3. urges the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund , which the agriculture sector needs to benefit significantly from in order to reach the targets of the european green deal; notes that increased sustainability requirements demand adequate funding; draws attention to the fact that the covid-19 crisis highlighted the importance of union food production and supply; stresses the need for increased access to funding for acquisition of state-of-the-art technologies in agriculture; recalls that food security and food chain sustainability are a priority and require investments and support to farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in rural areas;


### 4. welcomes the state aid temporary framework in the context of covid-19; calls for reinforced resources to ensure full and fast application of union competition policy; ### 4. welcomes the state aid temporary framework in the context of covid-19; calls for reinforced resources to ensure full and fast application of union competition policy; especially urges the commission to promote european companies that invest in technologies enabling the transition to a green economy , and to ensure a level playing field compared to third-country companies;


### 4. asks the commission to commit , when revising the draft budget via the amending letter , to adjusting its figures in order to address the market crisis in certain key sectors negatively impacted by the covid-19 crisis; ### 4. asks the commission to commit , when revising the draft budget via the amending letter , to adjusting its figures in order to address the market crisis in certain key sectors negatively impacted by the covid-19 crisis; points out that a number of support measures to combat the effects of the pandemic have not been implemented in certain member states and need to be more closely tailored to the specific needs of the various agricultural sectors;


### 4. asks the commission to commit , when revising the draft budget via the amending letter , to adjusting its figures in order to address the market crisis in certain key sectors negatively impacted by the covid-19 crisis; ### 4. asks the commission , therefore , to commit , when revising the draft budget via the amending letter , to adjusting its figures in order to address the market crises in certain key european agricultural sectors and rural territories negatively impacted by the covid-19 crisis and to contribute to their recovery;


### 5. welcomes the enhanced flexibility in cohesion policy – increased co-financing , anti-crisis use of eu funds - introduced in march and april 2020 and believes that it - should be maintained also in mff 2021-2027; ### 5. welcomes the enhanced flexibility in cohesion policy – increased co-financing , anti-crisis use of eu funds - introduced in march and april 2020 and believes that it - should be maintained also in mff 2021-2027 as a mechanism that will act as a safeguard of the union economy during turbulent and unpredictable times;


### 5. welcomes the enhanced flexibility in cohesion policy – increased co-financing , anti-crisis use of eu funds - introduced in march and april 2020 and believes that it - should be maintained also in mff 2021-2027; ### 5. welcomes the enhanced flexibility and simplified programmes in cohesion policy – increased co-financing , anti-crisis use of eu funds - introduced in march and april 2020 and believes that it - should be maintained also in mff 2021-2027;


### 5. welcomes the proposed increase by 35% in commitment appropriations and by 24% in payment appropriations for ‘communication services for citizens’; proposes a further increase in view of the scale of communication actions that will be needed in the framework of the conference on the future of europe. ### 5. welcomes the proposed increase by 35% in commitment appropriations and by 24% in payment appropriations for ‘communication services for citizens’; proposes a further increase in view of the scale of communication actions that will be needed in the framework of the conference on the future of europe; invites the commission to present the necessary proposals , in case further appropriations will be needed.


### 5. emphasises the need for increased funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms , with a focus on the most committed partners following the principle of ‘more for more and less for less’; ### deleted


### 5. emphasises the need for increased funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms , with a focus on the most committed partners following the principle of ‘more for more and less for less’; ### 5. emphasises the need for increased funding for the western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms , with a focus on the most committed partners following the principle of ‘more for more’;


### 5. recalls the importance of horizon europe programme in supporting research , development and innovation in the agri-food sector and bioeconomy , which is essential in the transition to a zero-carbon economy by replacing fossil-based products. ### 5. recalls the importance of horizon europe programme in supporting research , development and innovation in the agri-food sector and bioeconomy , which is essential in the transition to a zero-carbon economy by replacing fossil-based products. regrets the lack of a balanced geographical distribution at union level regarding funding under the horizon 2020 programme and urges that as many of those in the farming sector as possible be allowed to benefit from it;


### 5. recalls the importance of horizon europe programme in supporting research , development and innovation in the agri-food sector and bioeconomy , which is essential in the transition to a zero-carbon economy by replacing fossil-based products. ### 5. recalls the importance of horizon europe programme and european innovation partnership (eip) funding for natural resources in supporting research , development and innovation in the agri-food sector and bioeconomy , which is essential in the transition to a zero-carbon economy by replacing fossil-based products;


### 7. decides to increase to the levels set up in the mff interim report of november 2018 the fifteen flagship programmes identified in its resolution of 23 july 2020 (horizon europe , investeu , erasmus+ , the child guarantee , the just transition fund , digital europe , the connecting europe facility , life+ , eu4health , the integrated border management fund , creative europe , the right and values programme , the european defence fund , the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) and humanitarian aid , as well as relevant eu agencies and the european public prosecutor’s office); decides further to base its reading on the mff ceilings proposed by the commission in the db; considers that any increase for the flagship programmes should be accompanied by the corresponding rise of the ceiling of the given mff heading; decides to reinforce funding for parliament’s priorities inter allia in the fields of security , migration , fundamental rights and external action; ### 7. decides to increase to the levels set up in the mff interim report of november 2018 the fifteen flagship programmes identified in its resolution of 23 july 2020 (horizon europe , investeu , erasmus+ , the child guarantee , the just transition fund ,digital europe , the connecting europe facility , life+ , eu4health , the integrated border management fund , creative europe , the right and values programme , the european defence fund , the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) and humanitarian aid , as well as relevant eu agencies such as the eu-agency for cybersecurity (enisa) , the european union agency for criminal justice cooperation (eurojust) , the european asylum support office (easo) , the european union agency for the operational management of large-scale it-systems in the area of freedom , security and justice (eu-lisa) and the european borderand coast guard agency (frontex) , the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation (europol) , the european medicines agency (ema) , the european centre for disease prevention and control(ecdc) , and the european public prosecutor’s office); decides further to base its reading on the mff ceilings proposed by the commission in the db; considers that any increase for the flagship programmes should be accompanied by the corresponding rise of the ceiling of the given mff heading; decides to reinforce funding for parliament’s priorities inter allia in the fields of security , migration , fundamental rights and external action;


### 7. decides to increase to the levels set up in the mff interim report of november 2018 the fifteen flagship programmes identified in its resolution of 23 july 2020 (horizon europe , investeu , erasmus+ , the child guarantee , the just transition fund , digital europe , the connecting europe facility , life+ , eu4health , the integrated border management fund , creative europe , the right and values programme , the european defence fund , the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) and humanitarian aid , as well as relevant eu agencies and the european public prosecutor’s office); decides further to base its reading on the mff ceilings proposed by the commission in the db; considers that any increase for the flagship programmes should be accompanied by the corresponding rise of the ceiling of the given mff heading; decides to reinforce funding for parliament’s priorities inter allia in the fields of security , migration , fundamental rights and external action; ### 7. decides to increase to the levels set up in the mff interim report of november 2018 the fifteen flagship programmes identified in its resolution of 23 july 2020 (horizon europe , investeu , erasmus+ , the child guarantee , the just transition fund , digital europe , the connecting europe facility , life+ , eu4health , the integrated border management fund , creative europe , the right and values programme , the european defence fund , the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) and humanitarian aid , as well as relevant eu agencies and the european public prosecutor’s office); decides further to base its reading on the mff ceilings proposed by the commission in the db; considers that any increase for the flagship programmes should be accompanied by the corresponding rise of the ceiling of the given mff heading; decides to reinforce funding for parliament’s priorities inter allia in the fields of energy , digital and transport interconnectivity , security , migration , fundamental rights , external action and tourism;


### 7. decides to increase to the levels set up in the mff interim report of november 2018 the fifteen flagship programmes identified in its resolution of 23 july 2020 (horizon europe , investeu , erasmus+ , the child guarantee , the just transition fund , digital europe , the connecting europe facility , life+ , eu4health , the integrated border management fund , creative europe , the right and values programme , the european defence fund , the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) and humanitarian aid , as well as relevant eu agencies and the european public prosecutor’s office); decides further to base its reading on the mff ceilings proposed by the commission in the db; considers that any increase for the flagship programmes should be accompanied by the corresponding rise of the ceiling of the given mff heading; decides to reinforce funding for parliament’s priorities inter allia in the fields of security , migration , fundamental rights and external action; ### 7. decides to increase to the levels set up in the mff interim report of november 2018 the fifteen flagship programmes identified in its resolution of 23 july 2020 (horizon europe , investeu , erasmus+ , the child guarantee , the just transition fund , digital europe , the connecting europe facility , life+ , eu4health , the integrated border management fund , creative europe , the right and values programme , the european defence fund , the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) and humanitarian aid , as well as relevant eu agencies and the european public prosecutor’s office); decides further to base its reading on the mff ceilings proposed by the commission in the db; considers that any increase for the flagship programmes should be accompanied by the corresponding rise of the ceiling of the given mff heading; decides to reinforce funding for parliament’s priorities inter allia in the fields of research , space , smes , tourism , security , migration , border management , fundamental rights and external action;


### 7. welcomes the legislative resolution of 17 april 2020 that approved specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the esi funds in response to the covid-19 outbreak; notes that this will result in the acceleration of their implementation and therefore in increased needs of payment appropriations which need to be reflected in the budget for the year 2021; ### 7. welcomes the legislative resolution of 17 april 2020 that approved specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the esi funds in response to the covid-19 outbreak; notes that this will result in the acceleration of their implementation and therefore in increased needs of payment appropriations which need to be reflected in the budget for the year 2021; takes the view that specific measures producing tangible results should continue to be taken;


### 8. welcomes the commission’s proposal not to claim from the member states the reimbursement of unspent pre-financing paid at the start of the year , i.e. the provision that member states would not need to return the funds remaining from the planned expenditures to the commission , while acknowledging that it may create a financial gap in the 2020 budget (pre-financing constitutes the assigned revenue for the eu budget) and in consequence may result in increased need of payment appropriations in the budget for the year 2021; ### 8. welcomes the commission’s proposal not to claim from the member states the reimbursement of unspent pre-financing paid at the start of the year , i.e. the provision that member states would not need to return the funds remaining from the planned expenditures to the commission , since this could adversely affect the implementation of projects under way , while acknowledging that it may create a financial gap in the 2020 budget (pre-financing constitutes the assigned revenue for the eu budget) and in consequence may result in increased need of payment appropriations in the budget for the year 2021;


### 8. recalls that the introduction of a basket of new own resources is essential to meet the financial needs of supporting the recovery and for other union priorities. ### 8. recalls that the introduction of a basket of new own resources is essential to meet the financial needs of supporting the recovery and for other union priorities; believes that repayment of the debt incurred by the recovery and resilience facility must not be made at the expense of future european budgets and generations of europeans , and should start as soon as possible if the economic situation allows starting within the 2021-2027 budgetary period;


### 9. calls on the member states to share clearly and determinedly their post-crisis plans , ambitions and expectations as well as acknowledge their shared role in preparation for a coordinated eu approach. ### 9. calls on the member states to share clearly and determinedly their post-crisis plans , strategies , ambitions and expectations as well as acknowledge their shared role in preparation for a coordinated eu approach , which will enable high-quality and measurable results that will lead to long-term sustainable growth;


### 12. points to the importance of ensuring that sufficient financial resources and adequate human resources capacities are allocated to union agencies enabling them to fulfil their mandate , execute their tasks and respond optimally to the consequences of the covid-19 outbreak; underlines the fact that proper coordination and synergies between agencies are needed to increase the effectiveness of their work , especially where there is convergence towards specific policy objectives , in order to allow for a fair and efficient use of public money; ### 12. points to the importance of ensuring that sufficient financial resources and adequate human resources capacities are allocated to union agencies such as the eu-agency for cybersecurity (enisa) , the european union agency for criminal justice cooperation (eurojust) , the european asylum support office (easo) , the european union agency for the operational management of large-scale it-systems in the area of freedom , security and justice (eu-lisa) and the european borderand coast guard agency (frontex) , the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation (europol) , the european medicines agency (ema) and the european centre for disease prevention and control (ecdc) , enabling them to fulfil their mandate , execute their tasks and respond optimally to the consequences of the covid-19 outbreak; underlines the fact that proper coordination and synergies between agencies are needed to increase the effectiveness of their work , especially where there is convergence towards specific policy objectives , in order to allow for a fair and efficient use of public money;


### 14. sets the overall level of appropriations for the 2021 budget (all sections) at eur 181 684 729 002 in commitment appropriations , representing an increase of eur 14 938 547 026 compared to the db; decides in addition to make available an amount of eur 1 631 420 001 in commitment appropriations further to de-commitments under article 15(3) of the financial regulation; ### 14. sets the overall level of appropriations for the 2021 budget (all sections) at eur 181 684 729 002 in commitment appropriations , representing an increase of eur 14 938 547 026 compared to the db; decides in addition to make available an amount of eur 1 631 420 001 in commitment appropriations further to de-commitments under article 15(3) of the financial regulation; notes , however , that even with ambitious funding , the available funds will not be unlimited; emphasises therefore the need for prioritisation among the 2021 budget expenditures;


### 15. in order to finance this budget , reminds that , as expressed in its legislative resolution of 16 september 2020 , the new categories of own resources should be introduced as of 2021 and that any amounts generated by new own resources beyond the level necessary to cover the repayment obligations of the ngeu in a given year should remain in the union budget as general revenue notably to top-up the 15 eu flagship programmes as of 2021 accompanied by the corresponding rise of the mff ceilings; ### deleted


### 16. highlights the importance of horizon europe in making the european green deal a success , and contributing to the transition towards a climate-neutral economy and society by 2050 , and in supporting the digital transformation , which is vital for the union’s future prosperity; stresses also that the covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need to invest in health research; proposes therefore significantly to increase horizon europe , in line with its long-held position calling for an overall budget of eur 120 billion; considers , furthermore , that the full amount of decommitments made over the whole of the current mff should be made available , in accordance with article 15(3) of the financial regulation , to support the climate and digital transitions and health research; ### 16. highlights that horizon europe provides very strong european added value and stresses the importance of the programme for significant areas of european research; points out the importance of horizon europe in making the european green deal a success , and contributing to the transition towards a climate-neutral economy and society by 2050 , and in supporting the digital transformation , which is vital for the union’s future prosperity; stresses also that the covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need to invest in health research on covid 19 , but also other important health areas such as cancer; proposes therefore significantly to increase horizon europe , in line with its long-held position calling for an overall budget of eur 120 billion; considers , furthermore , that the full amount of decommitments made over the whole of the current mff should be made available , in accordance with article 15(3) of the financial regulation , to support the climate and digital transitions and health research;


### 17. calls for the 2021 union budget to ensure that the investeu programme delivers on both its long term objective by providing more investment capacity aimed at supporting sustainable infrastructure , research , smes , and social investments and its new short term mission to support the economic recovery via strategic investments; ### 17. calls for the 2021 union budget to ensure that the investeu programme delivers on both its long term objective by providing more investment capacity aimed at supporting sustainable infrastructure , research , smes , and social investments and its new short term mission to support the economic recovery via strategic investments; notes with deep regret that the european council has cancelled the commission proposal on a solvency support instrument(ssi); supports its line envisaged in the ep preparatory works to the legislative file to transfer the appropriations foreseen for the ssi to the investeu programme;


### 17. calls for the 2021 union budget to ensure that the investeu programme delivers on both its long term objective by providing more investment capacity aimed at supporting sustainable infrastructure , research , smes , and social investments and its new short term mission to support the economic recovery via strategic investments; ### 17. calls for the 2021 union budget to ensure that the investeu programme delivers on both its long term objective by providing more investment capacity aimed at supporting sustainable infrastructure , research , innovation , digitalisation , smes , and social investments and its new short term mission to support the economic recovery via strategic investments; underlines the importance of rebuilding european long term competitiveness;


### 17. calls for the 2021 union budget to ensure that the investeu programme delivers on both its long term objective by providing more investment capacity aimed at supporting sustainable infrastructure , research , smes , and social investments and its new short term mission to support the economic recovery via strategic investments; ### 17. calls for the 2021 union budget to ensure that the investeu programme delivers on both its long term objective by providing more investment capacity aimed at supporting sustainable infrastructure , research , smes , and social investments and its new short term mission to support the economic recovery via strategic investments and to support the solvency of companies established in the member states and operating in the union;


### 18. stresses the crucial role of the connecting europe facility in fostering the development of a high-performance trans-european network , supporting energy projects in the shift towards a climate-neutral economy with security of supply , and buttressing the digital transition , including the up-skilling and re-skilling of union workers; proposes therefore major increases , in particular for the transport and energy strands; ### 18. stresses the crucial role of the connecting europe facility in fostering the development of a high-performance trans-european network and interconnectivity , supporting transport and energy projects across member states in the shift towards a climate-neutral economy with security of supply , and buttressing the digital transition , including the up-skilling and re-skilling of union workers; proposes therefore major increases , in particular for the digital , transport and energy strands;


### 18. stresses the crucial role of the connecting europe facility in fostering the development of a high-performance trans-european network , supporting energy projects in the shift towards a climate-neutral economy with security of supply , and buttressing the digital transition , including the up-skilling and re-skilling of union workers; proposes therefore major increases , in particular for the transport and energy strands; ### 18. stresses the crucial role of the connecting europe facility in fostering the development of a high-performance trans-european network , supporting energy projects in the shift towards a climate-neutral economy with security of supply , and buttressing the digital transition , including the up-skilling and re-skilling of union workers; proposes therefore major increases for the transport , digital and energy strands;


### 20. considers that it is also necessary to strengthen further important priorities in the heading; calls , inter alia , for a substantial increase in the amount dedicated to sme objectives; recalls the important role that union agencies play in helping to achieve union policy objectives; calls therefore for sufficient funding and staffing for all agencies in line with their tasks and responsibilities; ### 20. considers that it is also necessary to strengthen further important priorities in the heading; calls , inter alia , for a substantial increase in the amount dedicated objectives of smes which are a cornerstone of the union economy and play a crucial role in delivering excellent quality investment and job creation in all member states as well as key programmes of the space cluster; recalls the important role that union agencies play in helping to achieve union policy objectives; calls therefore for sufficient funding and staffing for all agencies such as eu-agency for cybersecurity (enisa) , european union agency for railway , european banking authority (eba) , european securities and markets authority (esma) , european union for the space programme and body of european regulators for electronic communications (berec) in line with their tasks and responsibilities;


### 23. emphasises the need to allocate additional resources to the eu4health programme , contributing in particular to address the significant structural needs identified during the covid-19 crisis , setting out key action areas such as the improvement of national health systems , the availability and affordability of medicines and other crisis-relevant products and to ensure continued and timely provision of accessible and safe sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) services; ### 23. emphasises the need to allocate additional resources to the eu4health programme , contributing in particular to address the significant structural needs identified during the covid-19 crisis , focus on disease prevention , setting out key action areas such as the improvement of national health systems and reduce health inequalities , the availability and affordability of medicines and other crisis-relevant products , strengthening the eu fight against cancer;


### 24. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ as a symbolic and one of the most successful union programmes with strategic investment in the union's future; recalls that insufficient funding for the erasmus+ programme would endanger its capacity to reach its new objectives and to uphold the challenges of becoming more inclusive and ecological; decides therefore to substantially increase erasmus+ in line with its position to triple its budget; ### 24. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ as a key flagship and one of the most successful union programmes that is broadly known among its citizens. stresses that erasmus +the primary programme for education , training , youth and sport represents strategic investment in the union's future; recalls that insufficient funding for the erasmus+ programme would endanger the continuation of creation of new opportunities for young people and increase their employability as well as its capacity to reach its new objectives and to uphold the challenges of becoming increasingly more inclusive and ecological; decides therefore to substantially increase erasmus+ in line with its position to triple its budget;


### 25. recalls that the cultural and creative sector is one of the most hit by the covid-19 pandemic and calls for adequate answers and financing to reduce the substantive losses of the sector due to the unforeseeable closure of venues during the pandemic; proposes therefore to substantially increase the respective budget lines of creative europe; ### 25. recalls that the cultural and creative sector is one of the most hit by the covid-19 pandemic and calls for adequate answers and financing to reduce continuing substantive losses of the sector due to the unforeseeable closure of venues during the pandemic; proposes therefore to substantially increase the respective budget lines of creative europe;


### 29. stresses the crucial role of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme to protect and promote the rights and values enshrined in the eu treaties and the eu charter of fundamental rights and insists that additional appropriations are required for each stand and notably for the daphne strand to fight violence against women; ### 29. stresses the crucial role of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme to protect and promote the rights and values enshrined in the eu treaties and the eu charter of fundamental rights and insists that additional appropriations are required for each stand and notably for promoting citizens engagement and participation in the life of the union , the daphne strand to fight violence against women;