### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met; ### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met , recalls that the two continents represent a political weight of 81 countries and calls on both parties to enhance their cooperation in multilateral fora to effectively address global challenges;


### 6. calls for the security and interests of the european continent and its citizens to be taken into account. ### 6. calls for the security and interests of both european and african continent and their citizens to be taken into account.


### 6. stresses the importance of the au with regard to the integration of the african continent; welcomes the recent visits by the leaders of the european institutions to addis ababa; calls for these contacts to be stepped up and made more regular at the highest political level; ### 6. stresses the importance of the au with regard to the integration of the african continent , which should be define and based on african societies’ needs , as well as the need to strengthen its autonomy by reducing its dependency to external funding and improving its governance structure; welcomes the recent visits by the leaders of the european institutions to addis ababa; calls for these contacts to be stepped up and made more regular at the highest political level;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society , including young people , representatives of local communities , minorities , churches and religious communities , in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve all of african and european civil society in the definition , implementation , and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership , inclusive of and accessible to all;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership , inclusive of and accessible to all;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new and existing strategies , in order to create a people-centred partnership;


### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy and for compliance with the principle of policy coherence for development; ### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy , including local authorities and national parliaments , and for compliance with the principle of policy coherence for development;


### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their remittances are essential for local economies; ### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their remittances are essential for local economies; warns that , according to the world bank , remittance flows to africa are expected to decline by about 20% in 2020 due to the covid 19 crisis , and notably in least-developed countries where they are a vital source of income for poor households; calls therefore on eu and african countries to work towards reducing remittances costs and ensuring that the most vulnerable populations are not left behind;


### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their remittances are essential for local economies; ### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their remittances are essential for local economies; calls on the european commission to consider how best to work with the diaspora as part of the comprehensive strategy with africa , including through exploiting synergies between internal and external funding instruments when tackling common challenges , such as combatting female genital mutilation (fgm);


### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici; ### deleted


### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici; ### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici , ,stresses that for the eu-africa relations to move away from a donor-recipient dynamic and to empower african countries’ to deliver on sustainable development , the renewed partnership framework must foresee concrete actions to support increased domestic resource mobilisation in african countries;


### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent’s development4 , and thus to contribute to stopping the arrival of unaccompanied minors in europe and to cooperate in readmitting those eligible for return; ### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent’s development4;


### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent’s development4 , and thus to contribute to stopping the arrival of unaccompanied minors in europe and to cooperate in readmitting those eligible for return; ### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent's development4 , and thus to contribute to stopping the arrival of unaccompanied minors , exploited by smugglers , in europe and to cooperate in readmitting those eligible for return;


### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement; ### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement and other development actions and policy areas of the union to achieve more coherence in eu development policy;


### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement; ### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement , and to build on the lessons learnt from the joint africa-eu strategy (jaes);


### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement; ### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the "african pillar" of the future post-cotonou agreement;


### — having regard to the un global compact on refugees adopted on 17 december 2018 , ### — having regard to the un global compact on refugees adopted on 17 december 2018 and to the decision of non-signatory countries ,


### — having regard to the un global compact for safe , orderly and regular migration adopted on 19 december 2018 , ### — having regard to the un global compact for safe , orderly and regular migration adopted on 19 december 2018 and to the decision of non-signatory countries ,


### a. whereas the forthcoming au-eu summit should give a new impetus to the partnership and result in a common strategy accompanied by specific action on our shared challenges; ### a. whereas the forthcoming au-eu summit should give a new impetus to the partnership and result in a common strategy accompanied by specific action on our shared challenges , in line with the international commitments made under the agenda2030 and the paris agreement;


### b. whereas africa’s interests and priorities , as expressed in particular in the context of agenda 2063 , must play a central role in reshaping our relationship; ### b. whereas africa’s interests and priorities , as expressed in particular in the context of agenda 2063 , must play a central role in reshaping our relationship; recalls that it is up to the africans to decide upon their international cooperation and on their own priorities; calls on the eu to seek coordination with each country truly interested in a prosperous and positive long-term development of the african continent , based on good governance , respect for civil and human rights and the combat against corruption; calls on the eu to develop a strategic and long-term response to the chinese belt and road initiative (bri) , which should be guided by our shared values as well as the priorities and needs articulated by our african neighbours , and generally calls on the eu also to consider triangular cooperations;


### c. whereas the added value brought by the eu to its partnership with africa lies in its desire to build with it a long-term vision based on shared values and a fresh commitment to multilateralism; ### c. whereas the added value brought by the eu to its partnership with africa lies in its desire to build with it a long-term vision based on shared values and a fresh commitment to multilateralism by respecting the special characteristics and local sensibilities of partner countries and existing social structures;


### c. whereas the added value brought by the eu to its partnership with africa lies in its desire to build with it a long-term vision based on shared values and a fresh commitment to multilateralism; ### c. whereas the added value brought by the eu to its partnership with africa lies in its desire to build with it a long-term vision based on shared values and mutual interests and a fresh commitment to multilateralism;


### d. whereas economic growth and investment must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies; ### d. whereas security , the rule of law and good governance are prerequisites for economic growth and investment , it must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital , equity , political participation and social safety systems as well as by the african states , supported by regional , international organizations and the eu , becoming the foremost guarantors of their own security;


### d. whereas economic growth and investment must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies; ### d. whereas economic growth and investment must happen in a sustainable way and go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies , and to implement the sustainable development goals;


### 11. calls for the full involvement of all the member states and for the visibility of the partnership to be raised among europeans and partner countries; ### 11. calls for the full involvement of all the member states , for the visibility of the partnership to be raised among europeans and partner countries and for adequate funding of the eu-africa partnership in the future ndici while pointing out that the eu continues to be the largest donor in africa;


### partners for human development ### partners for human and economic development


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion , and access to quality education , and human rights according to the universal declaration of human rights;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy ensure that no one is left behind , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights for all , with special attention to most marginalized populations , such as persons with disabilities;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy to ensure no one is left behind , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights for all , with special attention to most marginalized populations , such as persons with disabilities;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities , poverty , access to food and water and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to education , addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; emphasises that the best way to empower youth is to develop and promote opportunities for them to advance , most particularly through employment and entrepreneurship opportunities , as well as opportunities to participate in democratic processes and decision-making;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership taking into consideration the effects of erasmus+;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts children and youth at the heart of the partnership;


### 14. takes the view that gender equality and women’s empowerment must be mainstreamed into the partnership; ### 14. takes the view that gender equity and the empowerment of women and people with disabilities must be mainstreamed into the partnership;


### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women; ### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women , the elderly and people with disabilities;


### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women; ### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against girls and women;


### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly; ### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society and freedom of expression in ensuring that democracies function properly; emphasises the important role of a free and vibrant media and press sector and recalls that it is crucial in order to ensure a well-informed public which can define its own priorities and furthermore increases the resilience against fake news; encourages continued african efforts in the field of media freedom and support for journalists and underlines the important role of a free press when it comes to the fight against corruption and the supervision and accountability of public authorities; underlines the importance of free and fair elections , in this regard points to the numerous election observation missions (eom) by the eu , which are strongly supported by the european parliament;


### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly; ### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , including csos , churches , religious associations and communities , groups safeguarding the interests of the disabled , social movements and trade unions , indigenous peoples and foundations , and the representation of vulnerable , discriminated and marginalised people , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters , which integrates nutrition , water , sanitation and hygiene , contributes to the strengthening of health systems;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that education is a fundamental right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; recalls the importance of inclusive , free and high quality education to end the gender and geographical gaps on the african continent; calls for supportive measures from the eu and members states to help african countries and regional organisations to fill these gaps in order to achieve access to quality education for all , regardless of gender , socio-economic status , cultural background and religion , with a particular focus on marginalised communities and children with disabilities , emphasizes the need for stronger linkages between education , skills development and employment to allow full participation of youth in the labour market , stresses the need for a more digitalised education-system to ensure equal chances for children from rural and urban areas , calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that education is a right , a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment , and essential to the achievement of the sdgs; calls on the new partnership to prioritise access to quality education for all , teacher training and the strengthening of educational structures , notably in fragile and conflict- affected countries; calls for greater south -north and north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that inclusive and accessible education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north- south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; highlights that ‘inclusive’ education means that the right of all children (including children with disabilities) to equal access to education is fully respected;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that inclusive and accessible education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges highlights that ‘inclusive’ education means that the right of all children (including children with disabilities) to equal access to education is fully respected;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that inclusive and accessible education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for accelerate the knowledge exchange and for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training , scholarship and academic exchange programmes;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment , and for the effective participation of people with disabilities in society; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges;


### 20. emphasises the importance of promoting african heritage , cultural identity , history and art; calls for cultural goods to be returned to african countries; ### 20. emphasises the importance of promoting african heritage , cultural identity , history and art; calls for cultural goods to be returned to african countries; reminds the large language diversity on the african continent; calls upon the european union and member states to preserve it in their future relations; reiterates the necessity to work in close cooperation with the unesco to ensure the preservation of cultural and language diversity and to find common cooperation;


### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; ### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; calls on the eu to continue to make full use of the potential of the external investment plan to leverage private and public investment in support of africa’s economic transformation and diversification; and that eu-africa trade and economic cooperation should reinforce intra-africa value chains and give priority to trade and regional integration on the african continent;


### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; ### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development , in this regard , emphasizes that private sector investments should serve the local market and population and target those with little access to financing , guaranteeing finance inclusiveness of marginalised groups , for example , via direct investments to local micro , small and medium size enterprises and social economy business models , and notably family enterprises;


### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; ### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development , on the basis of accessibility and universal design for all;


### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; ### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; strongly welcomes the entry into force of the african continental free trade area (afcfta) and underlines the enormous economic and political potential it has for the future of african and global trade; expresses concern in this regard about the delay of the originally foreseen 1 july 2020 implementation date of the afcfta due to the covid-19 crisis , encourages the european commission and member states to extend their maximum assistance by sharing best practices of experience in order to contribute to a successful implementation of the afcfta as soon as the health situation permits; also points to the need to significantly invest in the transport infrastructure to facilitate intra-african trade; supports the long-term goal of establishing a comprehensive intercontinental eu-african trade agreement;


### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; ### 22. welcomes the launch of the afcfta as an instrument to foster intra-african trade and regional integration , and improve africa’s access to global markets; emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised;


### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should allow for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; ### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the least advantaged , among them people with disabilities;


### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; ### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; welcomes the g20 “compact with africa” (cwa) initiative , launched in 2017 in order to promote private investment in africa , including in infrastructure and sees it as a good platform to advance comprehensive , coordinated , and country-specific reform agendas;


### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; ### 23. points out that private investment and public-private partnerships are essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights , social responsibility , international social and environmental standards , as well as international climate objectives;


### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas; ### 24. recalls that small and medium sized enterprises (smes) are a key engine of job creation and represent 95% of businesses in africa; believes that the strategy should prioritise entrepreneurship and access to finance while creating a reliable business environment; considers that this partnership should promote female and youth entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas;


### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas; ### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship and that of people with disabilities in rural and urban areas;


### 25. stresses the need to put environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that it has asked for 45% of the budget for the future ndici to be devoted to these objectives; ### 25. stresses the need to put environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that 30% of all eu measures , including the ndici , should be climate-relevant in the future;


### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; ### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up and calls on the eu’s moral obligation to help countries in need to adapt to the consequences of climate change;


### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; ### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement and the sendai framework to be stepped up;


### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; ### 29. calls for energy policy to be a priority in its relations to africa , the european neighbourhood policy and post-2020 partnership agreements , taking into account the five dimensions of the energy union; notes that cooperation with africa plays an important role in reaching climate and energy targets; points out that a functioning energy sector is a prerequisite for economic and social development; notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards a carbon free economy by developing renewable energy sources and facilitating technology transfer such as for example solar power or green gas , including aspects of infrastructure and connectivity; underlines that further investment in coal-fired power generation must be avoided; stresses that the eu should step up its efforts to encourage third countries to participate in the market-based system and that the current establishment of the african free trade area would provide a good moment for the start of negotiations in this regard;


### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; ### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; emphasises the unique perspective and needs of small island developing states (sids) as regards climate adaptation and mitigation;


### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; ### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer , including small-scale renewable energy and solar power technologies that meet local demand for energy;


### 30. stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent means that the search for solutions based on the sustainable city should be the subject of more intensive dialogue between the two continents; ### 30. stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent and the needs of marginalized groups means that the search for solutions based on the sustainable city should be the subject of more intensive dialogue between the two continents;


### 32. emphasises the importance of rural transformation and strengthening value chains in order to create sustainable jobs; stresses the need to support young people and women and involve them in formulating agricultural policies; ### 32. emphasises the importance of rural transformation and strengthening value chains in order to create sustainable jobs; stresses the need to support young people and women and involve them in formulating agricultural policies; encourages the advancement of inheritance rights for women and girls for property and access to land;


### 32. emphasises the importance of rural transformation and strengthening value chains in order to create sustainable jobs; stresses the need to support young people and women and involve them in formulating agricultural policies; ### 32. emphasises the importance of rural transformation and strengthening value chains in order to create sustainable jobs; stresses the need to support young people , women and people with disabilities and involve them in formulating agricultural policies;


### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation; ### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms and pastoralism in order to strengthen their resilience and boost their contribution to food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation;


### 34. encourages exchanges of best practices between european and african farmers and , in particular , contacts between young farmers; ### 34. encourages exchanges of best practices between european and african farmers and , in particular , contacts between young farmers , also within the framework of associations; and stronger reliance on the contributions of african traditional knowledge to a just transition , especially regarding agriculture practices , fisheries and forests’ protection , thereby empowering the african people and local communities;


### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders; ### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , employment , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing gaps and inequalities , notably in terms of gender , income and generations and that it is necessary to bridge the digital gender gap for a truly inclusive digital transformation;


### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders; ### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders , and accentuating the exclusion of people with disabilities;


### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation and access to digital services , in order to foster social inclusion; ### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation , and access to and usability of digital services , in order to foster cohesion and social inclusion;


### 37. welcomes the au’s desire to establish a digital single market; calls for the eu to promote the establishment of an african digital industry and the proper regulatory framework; ### 37. welcomes the au’s desire to establish a digital single market; calls for the eu to support the establishment of an african digital industry and the proper regulatory framework by providing technical assistance , boosting investment in digital infrastructures and entrepreneurship and strengthening partnerships with governmental , economic , academic , scientific and civil society actors;


### 38. stresses that data collection and statistical analyses are fundamental to informed decision-making , particularly in the fields of agriculture , natural resource management and governance; ### 38. stresses that data collection and statistical analyses are fundamental to informed decision-making , particularly in the fields of agriculture , natural resource management and governance , by respecting the relevant data protection regulations;


### 38. stresses that data collection and statistical analyses are fundamental to informed decision-making , particularly in the fields of agriculture , natural resource management and governance; ### 38. stresses that accurate and comparable disaggregated data collection and statistical analyses are fundamental to informed decision-making , particularly in the fields of agriculture , natural resource management and governance;


### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; ### 40. notes that there is an imbalance in migration and demographic trends between the eu and africa and points out that the eu , eu member states as well as african countries have the right to determine who is allowed to cross their borders and to stay on their respective territories; underlines therefore the need to implement return and readmission agreements; strongly condemns smuggling and trafficking of human beings and seeks cooperation with african countries to combat it;


### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; ### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; calls for the eu-africa partnership on migration and mobility that puts the human dignity and rights of refugees and migrants at their heart;


### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; ### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and more comprehensive understanding and addressing of root causes of migration is needed to prevent that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration , return , readmission and reintegration should be highlighted;


### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; ### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted and particular attention paid to the more disadvantaged groups of migrants , such as women and people with disabilities;


### 41. considers that the success of the partnership will hinge on significant improvements in mobility opportunities between the various components of african and european societies; ### 41. considers that the success of the partnership will hinge on significant improvements in addressing root causes of migration as lack of security , food safety , decent job , private investments and education opportunities;


### 42. calls for legal migration channels to be developed; ### 42. calls for better migration management and legal migration channels to be developed;


### 42. calls for legal migration channels to be developed; ### 42. calls for adequate financing for addressing of root causes of migration;


### 43. stresses the need for europe to step up its commitments on resettlement and the other legal avenues for people in need of international protection; ### 43. stresses the need for europe and africa to step up their commitments on resettlement , returns and readmission , as well as the other legal avenues for people in need of international protection;


### 43. stresses the need for europe to step up its commitments on resettlement and the other legal avenues for people in need of international protection; ### 43. stresses the need for europe to step up for people in need with immediate humanitarian response and with more effective development cooperation;


### 44. highlights parliament’s opposition to making the granting of official development assistance conditional on its being used for migration management purposes; ### deleted


### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as tolerance , solidarity , cooperation , and civic engagement; ### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as tolerance , respect , solidarity , cooperation , and civic engagement;


### 2. acknowledges that intellectual property rights are important for sport events’ organisers , as their exploitation represents a source of income , in particular in relation to the licensing of broadcasting rights for the sport events they organise; ### 2. acknowledges that intellectual property rights are important for sport events’ organisers , as their exploitation represents a relevant source of income , in particular in relation to the licensing of broadcasting rights for the sport events they organise;


### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events constitute the primary source of income for professional sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; notes that such income is vital for the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly on revenue from sports broadcasting rights; ### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events constitute the primary source of income for sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; notes that such income is vital for the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly and sometimes exclusively on revenue from sports broadcasting rights;


### 4. stresses that , given the specific nature of live sport events broadcast and the fact that their value is mainly limited to the duration of the sport event in question , enforcement procedures need to be as swift as possible and to allow for immediate removal of illegal content; ### 4. stresses that , given the specific nature of live sport events broadcasts and the fact that their value is mainly limited to the duration of the sport event in question , enforcement procedures need to be as soon as possible and to allow for immediate removal of illegal content;


### 5. considers , however , that the current legal framework for injunction and for notice and take down mechanisms does not allow for an effective and timely enforcement of rights to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; considers , therefore , that concrete measures , specific for live sport event broadcasts , should be adopted to adapt the current legal framework to fit these specific challenges and to allow for the prompt removal of illegal sport events broadcasts online; is of the view that real-time take down should be the objective to pursue; ### 5. considers , however , that the current legal framework for injunction and for notice and take down mechanisms does not allow for an effective and timely enforcement of rights to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; considers , therefore , that concrete measures , specific for live sport event broadcasts , should be adopted as soon as possible to adapt the current legal framework to fit these specific challenges and to allow for the prompt removal of illegal sport events broadcasts online; is of the view that real-time take down should be the objective to pursue;


### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that there is a lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the union in this specific context; ### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that there is a lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the union in this specific context; stresses that national enforcement agencies and authorities are struggling with challenges such as lack of training and resources; underlines the importance of close collaboration and exchange of best practices by the relevant authorities at european level with national authorities and relevant actors to improve the overall infrastructure throughout the union;


### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that there is a lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the union in this specific context; ### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation , creating legal uncertainty for the organisers of sports events , and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that enforcement tools in the cross-border context are ineffective and inadequate; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the union in this specific context;


### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that there is a lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the union in this specific context; ### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that there is an obvious lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the union in this specific context as soon as possible;


### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that there is a lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the union in this specific context; ### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in an equal way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that there is a lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the union in this specific context;


### 8. calls on the commission to propose concrete measures specifically adapted to live sport events allowing for immediate removal of , or the disabling of access to , content , including a real-time take down procedure; ### 8. calls on the commission to examine whether the makings of any european legal instruments capable of addressing these issues are already in existence , to identify any shortcomings in the european regulatory framework and to propose concrete measures specifically adapted to live sport events allowing for immediate removal of , or the disabling of access to , content , including an accessible and efficient real-time take down procedure;


### 8. calls on the commission to propose concrete measures specifically adapted to live sport events allowing for immediate removal of , or the disabling of access to , content , including a real-time take down procedure; ### 8. calls on the commission to propose concrete measures specifically adapted to live sport events allowing for immediate removal of , or the disabling of access to , content , including a real-time takedown procedure and stay-down obligations for right holders;


### 10. underlines that the legal offers of sports content should be better promoted in the union and calls on the commission to take measures that make it easier to find legal offers of sports content and to regularly update the list of such offers on agorateka.eu; ### 10. underlines that the legal offers of sports content should be better promoted and further enriched with extra features in the union and calls on the commission to take measures that make it easier to find legal offers of sports content and to regularly update the list of such offers on agorateka.eu;


### 10. emphasises the need for safeguards to ensure that the legal framework strikes the right balance between the need for efficiency of enforcement measures and the need to protect third party rights; ### 10. emphasises the need for safeguards to ensure that the legal framework strikes the right balance between the need for efficiency of enforcement measures and the need to protect relevant third party rights;


### 12. considers that the creation in union law of a new right for sport events’ organisers will not provide a solution to the challenge they face of a lack of effective and timely enforcement of their existing rights; considers therefore that the proposal should not seek to establish such a new right; ### 12. considers that the creation in union law of a new right for sport events’ organisers will not provide a solution to the challenge they face of a lack of effective and timely enforcement of their existing rights;


### 13. calls for cooperation between member states authorities and between rightholders and intermediaries to be enhanced; further calls on the commission , within its remit , to support member states in their endeavours to improve existing infrastructure; ### 13. calls for cooperation between member states authorities and between rightholders and intermediaries to be enhanced; further calls on the commission , within its remit , to support member states in their endeavours to improve existing infrastructure and measures;


### 14. calls for the removal of , or blocking of access to , infringing live sport broadcasts from online intermediaries to be immediate , or within a maximum of 30 minutes , after the receipt of notification from rights holders in order to be effective; ### 14. calls for the removal of , or blocking of access to , infringing live sport broadcasts from online intermediaries to be immediate , or within a maximum of 15 minutes , after the receipt of notification from rights holders in order to be effective;


### 15. insists that providers of streaming servers and streaming platforms should implement a real-time take down tool to remove or disable access to illegal live sports broadcasts available on their services; ### 15. insists that providers of streaming servers and streaming platforms should implement real-time take down and stay down tools to remove or disable access to illegal live sports broadcasts available on their services;


### — having regard to directive (eu) 2019/790 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 april 2019 on copyright and related rights in the digital single market and amending directives 96/9/ec and 2001/29/ec1 , ### — having regard to directive (eu) 2019/790 of the european parliament and of the council of 17 april 2019 on copyright and related rights in the digital single market and amending directives 96/9/ec and 2001/29/ec1 and to the annex to parliament’s legislative resolution namely the commissions’ statement on sport event organisers ,


### a. whereas the development of the digital environment has made it easier for all fans to access sport events on all kinds of devices and has boosted the development of new online business models; whereas , at the same time , it has facilitated illegal online transmission of sport broadcasts within and outside the union; ### a. whereas the development of the digital environment and new technologies has made it easier for all fans to access and view sport events broadcast on all kinds of devices and has boosted the development of new online business models and new ways of generating revenue from fresh sources; whereas , at the same time , it has facilitated illegal online transmission of sport broadcasts within and outside the union;


### a. whereas the development of the digital environment has made it easier for all fans to access sport events on all kinds of devices and has boosted the development of new online business models; whereas , at the same time , it has facilitated illegal online transmission of sport broadcasts within and outside the union; ### a. whereas the development of the digital environment has made it easier for all fans to access sport events on all kinds of devices and has boosted the development of new online business models; whereas , at the same time , it has facilitated illegal online transmission of sport broadcasts and online piracy within and outside the union;


### b. whereas the illegal transmission of sport events not only causes significant economic harm to the sector , which results in losses in subscription and advertising revenue , but is also part of the activities of criminal organisations , that are also harmful for consumers; ### b. whereas the illegal transmission of sport events not only causes significant economic harm to the sector , which results in losses in subscription and advertising revenue and can even affect jobs in this sector , but is also part of the activities of criminal organisations , that are also harmful for consumers for example by exposing them to malware from free apps or the theft of credit card authentication and other personal data;


### b. whereas the illegal transmission of sport events not only causes significant economic harm to the sector , which results in losses in subscription and advertising revenue , but is also part of the activities of criminal organisations , that are also harmful for consumers; ### b. whereas the illegal transmission of sport events and the spreading of illegal content online not only causes significant economic harm to the sector , which results in losses in subscription and advertising revenue , but is also part of the growing activities of criminal organisations , that are also harmful for consumers;


### c. whereas , unlike other sectors , most of the value of a sport event broadcast lies in the fact that it is live and most of that value is lost when the event ends; whereas , consequently and only in this context , a swift reaction is needed to put an end to the illegal transmission online of sport events; ### c. whereas , sports events , as such , have a unique and , to that extent , original character which can transform them into subject-matter that is worthy of protection comparable to that of copyright works , and that protection should be granted , since , unlike other sectors , most of the value of a sport event broadcast lies in the fact that it is live and most of that value is lost when the event ends; whereas , consequently and only in this context , a swift reaction is needed to put an end to the illegal transmission online of sport events;


### c. whereas , unlike other sectors , most of the value of a sport event broadcast lies in the fact that it is live and most of that value is lost when the event ends; whereas , consequently and only in this context , a swift reaction is needed to put an end to the illegal transmission online of sport events; ### c. whereas , unlike other sectors , most of the value of a sport event broadcast lies in the fact that it is live and most of that value is lost when the event ends; whereas illegal streaming of sport event broadcast is more harmful in the first thirty minutes of its appearance online; whereas , consequently and only in this context , a swift reaction is needed to put an end to the illegal transmission online of sport events;


### c. whereas , unlike other sectors , most of the value of a sport event broadcast lies in the fact that it is live and most of that value is lost when the event ends; whereas , consequently and only in this context , a swift reaction is needed to put an end to the illegal transmission online of sport events; ### c. whereas , unlike other sectors , most of the value of a sport event broadcast lies in the fact that it is live and most of that value is lost when the event ends; whereas , consequently and especially in this context , a swift and effective reaction is needed to put an end to the illegal transmission online of sport events;


### e. whereas the professional illegal transmission of a whole sport event should be distinguished from short sequences shared among fans and pertaining to fan culture and from content shared by journalists for the purpose of informing the general public as set out in the audiovisual media services directive; ### e. whereas the illegal transmission of a whole sport event should be distinguished from short sequences shared among fans and pertaining to fan culture;


### f. whereas sport events as such are not the subject matter of copyright protection under union law , but the audiovisual recording and transmission of it is; whereas there is no harmonised protection in union law for sport events’ organisers; whereas , however , specific protection for sport events’ organisers is provided in the legislation of some member states; ### f. whereas sport events as such are not the subject matter of copyright protection under union law , but the audiovisual recording and transmission of it is; whereas there is no harmonised protection in union law for sport events’ organisers; whereas , however , specific protection for sport events’ organisers is provided in the legislation of some member states , thereby generating legal uncertainty and fragmentation of the union regulatory framework;


### h. whereas , however , the current legal framework does not allow for the immediate action needed to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; whereas , moreover , member states have adopted rules on notice and action mechanisms that are not harmonised; ### h. whereas , however , the current legal framework does not allow for the necessary immediate action needed to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; whereas , moreover , rules on notice and action mechanisms existing in some member states are not harmonised;


### 1. requests that the commission submit without undue delay a proposal for legislative acts , following the recommendations set out in the annex hereto; ### 1. calls on the commission to submit without undue delay a proposal for legislative acts , following the recommendations set out in the annex hereto;


### 9. notes that injunction procedures are relatively long and do not cope with the specific issue of illegal broadcasting of sport events; stresses the existence of practices developed at national level , such as live injunctions and dynamic injunctions , that have proved to be solutions to tackle piracy of sport events broadcasts more efficiently; calls for the introduction in union law of injunction procedures aimed at allowing real-time blocking of access to or removal of illegal online live sport content based on the model of “live” blocking orders and “dynamic injunctions”; ### 9. notes that injunction procedures are relatively long and do not cope with the specific issue of illegal broadcasting of sport events , usually coming into effect after the broadcast has ended; stresses the existence of practices developed at national level , such as live injunctions and dynamic injunctions , that have proved to be solutions to tackle piracy of sport events broadcasts more efficiently and promptly; calls for the introduction in union law of injunction procedures aimed at allowing real-time blocking of access to or removal of illegal online live sport content based on the model of “live” blocking orders and “dynamic injunctions”;


### - to improve and make the current legal framework on enforcement of intellectual property rights regarding live sport events effective , considering the specific nature of live sport events and in particular its short-time value; ### - to improve and make the current legal framework on enforcement of intellectual property rights regarding live sport events more effective , considering the specific nature of live sport events and in particular its short-time value;


### - to further harmonise , without prejudice to the general union framework to be defined in a digital services act , procedures and remedies in the union to boost the efficiency of enforcement tools , including in the cross-border context; ### - to further harmonise , without prejudice to the general union framework to be defined in a digital services act , procedures , remedies and initiatives in the union to boost the efficiency and speed of enforcement tools , including in the cross-border context;


### - to further harmonise , without prejudice to the general union framework to be defined in a digital services act , procedures and remedies in the union to boost the efficiency of enforcement tools , including in the cross-border context; ### - to further harmonise , without prejudice to the general union framework to be defined in a digital services act , procedures and remedies in the union to clearly improve and strengthen the efficiency of enforcement tools , including in the cross-border context;


### - to improve enforcement tools to allow for real-time take down of illegal live sport content , considering their need for effective notice and take down mechanisms which imply immediate measures to be taken; ### - to improve enforcement tools and provide as soon as possible real-time take down to remove or disable access to illegal sport broadcast available on their services , considering the need for immediate measures to be taken;


### - to ensure that the measures take into account the scope , magnitude and recurrence of the infringement and to target professional illegal transmissions , excluding the recording and posting of illegal amateur footage of sport events; ### - to ensure that the measures take into account the scope , magnitude and recurrence of the infringement and to target illegal transmissions;


### - to ensure that the measures take into account the scope , magnitude and recurrence of the infringement and to target professional illegal transmissions , excluding the recording and posting of illegal amateur footage of sport events; ### - to ensure that the measures take into account the scope , magnitude and recurrence of the infringement and to target illegal transmissions , excluding the recording and posting of illegal amateur footage of sport events;


### - to ensure that the measures to be proposed are proportionate and keep the right balance between the need for the enforcement measures to be efficient and the need to protect third party rights; ### - to ensure that the measures to be proposed are proportionate and keep the right balance between the need for the enforcement measures to be efficient and the need to protect relevant third party rights;


### - clarify the concept behind the phrase “acts expeditiously” set out in article 14 of the directive on electronic commerce in relation to an online intermediary , such that “expeditiously” is considered to mean “immediately from the notification of the infringement by rightholders and no later than 30 minutes after the start of the sport event”. ### - clarify the concept behind the phrase “acts expeditiously” set out in article 14 of the directive on electronic commerce in relation to an online intermediary , such that “expeditiously” is considered to mean "that providers of information society services are obliged to immediately take down the infringing content from the notification of the infringement by rightholders and no later than 30 minutes after the start of the sport event”.


### - ensure that the measures to be taken by intermediaries are effective , justified , proportionate , adequate , taking into account the seriousness and the scale of the infringement; make sure , for example , that the blocking of access to , or removal of , illegal content does not require the blocking of an entire platform containing services that are legal , which would be disproportionate , unless the proportion of illegal services on a specific server demonstrates that the availability of legal services is only incidental; ### - ensure that the measures to be taken by intermediaries are effective , justified , proportionate , adequate; make sure , for example , that the blocking of access to , or removal of , illegal content does not require the blocking of an entire platform containing services that are legal;


### - provide for support for enforcement solutions , such as private agreements among stakeholders; in this respect , the commission should report on and assess the appropriateness and impact of creating an obligation on streaming providers to perform real-time take downs; ### - provide and actively support enforcement solutions , such as private agreements among stakeholders; in this respect , the commission should report on and assess the appropriateness and impact of creating an obligation on streaming providers to perform real-time take downs to remove or disable access to illegal sport broadcast available on their services;


### - allow the use of blocking injunctions that run during the entire live broadcast of a sport event , but are limited to the duration of the live broadcast , thus blocking the infringing website only for the duration of the event; such injunctions should be temporary; ### - allow the use of blocking injunctions that run during the entire live broadcast of a sport event , but are limited to the duration of the live broadcast , thus blocking the infringing website only for the duration of the event; such injunctions should be temporary unless repeated violations occur;


### - specify that the removal of the illegal content should take place immediately after reception of the notice and no later than 30 minutes after the event started , provided that there is no doubt about who owns the content and whether any direct or indirect consent was given by the rightholders to make the content available to the public; strong indication should be put on the rightholders to prevent any removal of legal content; to that end , blocking access to or removing illegal content should in principle not require blocking the access to a server that hosts legal services and content; ### - specify that the removal of the illegal content should take place immediately after reception of the notice from right holders and no later than 30 minutes after the event started , provided that there is no doubt about who owns the content and whether any direct or indirect consent was given by the rightholders to make the content available to the public; strong indication should be put on the rightholders to prevent any removal of legal content; to that end , blocking access to or removing illegal content should in principle not require blocking the access to a server that hosts legal services and content;


### - enhance cooperation between member states’ authorities , including by way of exchange of data and best practices and creating a network of national authorities; the commission should assess the added-value of appointing an independent administrative authority in each member state that would have a role to play in the enforcement system , especially in the case of swift enforcement , such as for online piracy of live sport content; ### - enhance cooperation between member states’ authorities , including by way of exchange of data and best practices and creating a network of national authorities with a role to play in the enforcement system , especially in the case of rapid application , such as for online hacking of live sports content;


### - enhance cooperation between member states’ authorities , including by way of exchange of data and best practices and creating a network of national authorities; the commission should assess the added-value of appointing an independent administrative authority in each member state that would have a role to play in the enforcement system , especially in the case of swift enforcement , such as for online piracy of live sport content; ### - enhance cooperation between member states’ authorities , including by way of exchange of data and best practices and by creating an active and up-to-date network of national authorities; the commission should assess the added-value of appointing an independent administrative authority in each member state that would have a role to play in the enforcement system , especially in the case of swift enforcement , such as for online piracy of live sport content;


### c. whereas the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps (esc) and creative europe programmes all have an impact on the daily lives of millions of europeans; ### c. whereas the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps (esc) and creative europe programmes all have an impact on the daily lives of millions of people in the european union , the eastern and southern neighbourhood , the western balkans and in other participating countries;


### j. whereas parliament has called for an ambitious budget for the three programmes in the next programming period , to help them , in particular , become more inclusive and accessible , and whereas a smaller budget would neither make this possible nor create scope for the introduction of environmental measures without jeopardising other key parts of the programmes; ### j. whereas parliament has called for an ambitious budget for the three programmes in the next programming period , to help them , in particular , become more inclusive and accessible;


### k. whereas the aim , under the current multiannual financial framework , of devoting 20% of expenditure to climate protection measures cannot be achieved if the data and instruments needed to measure the contribution of the programmes to meeting this aim are not available , and whereas they must therefore be put in place as a matter of urgency; ### k. whereas the data and instruments needed to measure the contribution of the climate action programmes are not available , and whereas they must therefore be put in place as a matter of urgency;


### 1. deplores the commission’s failure to propose environmental indicators for the new programmes; calls , therefore , for specific indicators to be incorporated into their operating rules; calls for the data gathered to be made public once a year; ### 1. deplores the commission’s failure to propose environmental indicators for the new programmes; calls , therefore , for specific indicators to be incorporated into their operating rules to monitor the programmes’ contribution to environmental and climate goals in terms of objectives , financial and physical targets , guidance documents , communication , selection processes , forms of travel supported; calls for the data gathered to be made public once a year;


### 4. calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives , perhaps by means of a digital app; ### 4. calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of , and actively promote , examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives , as well as to inform the participants of the environmental impact of their actions , perhaps by means of a digital application;


### 6. urges the commission to make it possible for participants to choose the least-polluting means of transport , but at the same time not to stigmatise or exclude participants for whom air travel is the only option; calls for special attention to be paid to the outermost regions in this regard; ### 6. urges the commission to encourage participants and make it possible for them to choose the least-polluting means of transport , in particular railways , but at the same time not to stigmatise or exclude participants for whom air travel is the only option; calls for special attention to be paid to the outermost regions in this regard;;


### 7. calls on the commission to revise the current financial rules so that the additional costs and journey times associated with the use of more environmentally friendly means of transport can be offset; insists that the additional costs be reimbursed in full; ### deleted


### 12. points out that the online salto platforms in the programme are an excellent source of information and advice for project developers; calls on the commission to set up a salto platform for greening; ### 12. points out that the online salto platforms in the programme are an excellent source of information and advice for project developers; calls on the commission to ensure that content for greening is included within the salto platform;


### 13. stresses the value of the ‘etwinning’ network aimed at teachers , which enables them to develop and share training modules , particularly on sustainability and climate change , this year’s topics; calls on the commission to disseminate as widely as possible the annual report on this priority as well as the handy kit for teachers; ### 13. stresses the value of the ‘etwinning’ network aimed at teachers , which enables them to develop and share training modules , particularly on sustainability and climate change; calls on the commission to disseminate as widely as possible the annual report on this priority as well as the handy kit for teachers;


### 14. urges that , under the sport section , encouragement be given to joint projects with sports associations on the subject of the environment and nature protection; ### 14. urges that , under the sport section , encouragement be given to joint projects with sports associations on the subject of the environment and nature protection , healthy and sustainable lifestyles , innovation in sport and the organisation of sustainable sport events; encourages the commission to promote synergies between erasmus+ and all other relevant eu programmes , including the european solidarity corps and horizon europe;


### 14. urges that , under the sport section , encouragement be given to joint projects with sports associations on the subject of the environment and nature protection; ### 14. urges that , under the sport section , encouragement be given to joint projects with sports associations on the subject of the environment and nature protection as well as the use of innovative tools to promote green sport;


### 16. takes the view that the quality label which every project developer has to obtain before participating in esc activities must also cover sound environmental practices; ### 16. takes the view that the project developers and applicants for grants are expected to have sound environmental practices;


### 19. calls on the commission to draw up , together with the national offices , a charter setting out the environmental principles which every participant in the programme must observe; ### 19. calls on the commission to draw up , together with the national offices , a charter setting out the environmental principles to be promoted among every participant in the programme;


### 20. calls on the commission to publish a ‘good environmental practice’ guide covering audiovisual and cultural production , dissemination and event organisation , with a particular focus on transport , energy and waste management and with the aim of making the practices concerned standard for all projects financed by the programme; ### 20. calls on the commission to develop a sector-specific strategy and to publish a ‘good environmental practice’ guide covering audiovisual and cultural production , dissemination and event organisation , with a particular focus on transport , energy and waste management and with the aim of making the practices concerned standard for all projects financed by the programme;


### 20. calls on the commission to publish a ‘good environmental practice’ guide covering audiovisual and cultural production , dissemination and event organisation , with a particular focus on transport , energy and waste management and with the aim of making the practices concerned standard for all projects financed by the programme; ### 20. calls on the commission to publish a ‘good environmental practice’ guide covering audiovisual and cultural production , dissemination and event organisation , with a particular focus on transport , energy and waste management;


### 21. urges the commission to investigate the scope for synergies with horizon europe and the new knowledge and innovation community focusing on the culture and creation sector in the european institute of innovation and technology (eit); ### deleted


### 1. considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news , reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes , a comprehensive strategy is needed , based inter alia on media and information literacy , and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and fact; ### 1. highlights that news media is a critical public good which is holding those in power accountable and enables individuals to make informed decisions; stresses , therefore , that people's access to information and quality journalism is of paramount importance; considers that in order to fight against disinformation and political propaganda , increase trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes , a sector-specific comprehensive strategy is needed which entails equitable access to trustworthy information sources , support and strengthening of independent media and quality journalism , including reinvigorating local news ecosystems , as well as improvement of media and information literacy aimed at empowering citizens to identify news sources and critically assess media content , understanding the difference between editorial and commercial content , and to recognise the difference between opinion and fact;


### 1. considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news , reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes , a comprehensive strategy is needed , based inter alia on media and information literacy , and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and fact; ### 1. considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news , reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes , a comprehensive strategy is needed , based inter alia on media and information literacy , and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and fact; stresses the need to develop a strategy on how to ensure the reliability of news and information during election campaigns; considers the changing of funding models as significant challenge for quality journalism , as the replacement of trained journalists by less expensive freelancers is one of the challenges quality journalism faces today; underlines the role of editorial responsibility and liability of both traditional and new media; calls upon the strict implementation of competition law on the digital market and its application on online platforms;


### 2. calls on the commission to work in close cooperation with the member states and civil society organisations to develop common curricula on media literacy and to reach out to all citizens through formal , non-formal and informal education , and through lifelong learning; ### 2. calls on the commission to work in close cooperation with the member states and civil society organisations to help develop tailored curricula on information and media literacy as well as data literacy , including algorithmic awareness , and to reach out to all citizens through formal , non-formal and informal education including through lifelong learning; believes that the updated digital education action plan can play a role in facilitating these initiatives;


### 2. calls on the commission to work in close cooperation with the member states and civil society organisations to develop common curricula on media literacy and to reach out to all citizens through formal , non-formal and informal education , and through lifelong learning; ### 2. calls on the commission to work in close cooperation with the member states , independent and civil society organisations to develop common curricula on media literacy and to reach out to all citizens and journalists through formal , non-formal and informal education , and through lifelong learning; calls for safeguarding independent authorities and ensuring strong independent oversight of media against undue state and commercial intervention , calling on the member states to ensure impartiality;


### 3. stresses that media pluralism is under serious threat both online and offline due to the excessive concentration of media ownership , which has resulted in dominant actors in the media sector using information to pursue political and social objectives and in the lowering of the quality , diversity and reliability of the information available; ### 3. stresses that media pluralism is under serious threat both online and offline due to the excessive concentration of media ownership , which might result in dominant actors in the media sector using information to pursue political , social and financial objectives and in the lowering of the quality , diversity and reliability of the information available; calls on the member states to establish necessary regulatory frameworks in order to monitor media ownership , avoid monopolies , ensure freedom of expression and combat hate speech; recommends to strengthen legislation to prevent monopolisation and the acquisition of mass media by individuals or large corporations , as well as to strengthen the procedures that ensure transparency as regards the funding of the above-mentioned media structures , as a way to enable the existence of private and free media , independent of political power;


### 3. stresses that media pluralism is under serious threat both online and offline due to the excessive concentration of media ownership , which has resulted in dominant actors in the media sector using information to pursue political and social objectives and in the lowering of the quality , diversity and reliability of the information available; ### 3. stresses that media pluralism is under serious threat both online and offline due to the excessive concentration of media ownership , which has often resulted in dominant actors in the media sector using information to pursue political , social or commercial objectives and in the lowering of the quality , diversity and reliability of the information available; points out that media face a systemic market failure hampering the sustainability of quality journalism , especially in smaller markets , including local and regional media markets , in particular considering the disruptive effects of online platforms which have contributed to audiences and advertising moving online; recognises that public authorities have a positive obligation to foster media pluralism;


### 4. underlines its view that non-discriminatory , comprehensive and balanced media coverage is essential to a free and well-informed society in europe; calls on the commission and the member states to promote an inclusive media sphere in which more women , migrants and refugees , as well as members of lgbti+ communities and people with disabilities , occupy creative and decision-making positions , which would in turn contribute to the reduction of stereotypes in media; ### 4. underlines its view that non-discriminatory , comprehensive and balanced media coverage is essential to a free and well-informed society in europe; recalls the principle of media independence , which is crucial to a democratic society;


### 6. highlights that national media , in particular public service media , have an important responsibility to adequately reflect the cultural , linguistic , social and political diversity and to inform citizens extensively about all topics that are relevant to their everyday lives , including eu policies and news. ### 6. stresses the irreplaceable role of national public service media which , as it does not financially rely on private sources , can provide high-quality and impartial information service to the general public; highlights its responsibility to adequately reflect the cultural , linguistic , social and political diversity and to inform citizens extensively about all topics that are relevant to their everyday lives , including eu policies and news; considers that it is essential to ensure and maintain its independence from political interference , including through independence from state budget , and recalls that it is incumbent upon and the duty of national authorities to ensure balance between public and private media , to respect conditions for high-quality media and to guarantee full independence of journalists and the protection of their sources.


### 6. highlights that national media , in particular public service media , have an important responsibility to adequately reflect the cultural , linguistic , social and political diversity and to inform citizens extensively about all topics that are relevant to their everyday lives , including eu policies and news. ### 6. highlights that national , including regional and local media and in particular public service media , have an important responsibility to adequately reflect the cultural , linguistic , social and political diversity and to inform citizens extensively about all topics that are relevant to their everyday lives , including independent and critical coverage of eu policies and affairs.


### — having regard to the work carried out by the council of europe to promote the protection and safety of journalists , including recommendation cm/rec(2018)1[1] of the committee of ministers to member states on media pluralism and transparency of media ownership and the declaration by the committee of ministers on the financial sustainability of quality journalism in the digital age , ### — having regard to the work carried out by the council of europe to promote the protection and safety of journalists , including recommendation cm/rec(2018)1[1] of the committee of ministers to member states on media pluralism and transparency of media ownership and the declaration by the committee of ministers on the financial sustainability of quality journalism in the digital age , and the recommendation cm/rec(2016)4[1] of the committee of ministers to member states on the protection of journalism and safety of journalists and other media actors;


### 1. emphasises the importance of preserving and promoting multilingualism in the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies of the union and the need to treat all official languages equally; acknowledges the invaluable contribution of the centre’s translation services to the smooth functioning of the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies of the union and to making their work transparent and accessible to union citizens in their respective mother tongues; ### 1. emphasises the importance of preserving and promoting multilingualism in the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies of the union and the need to treat all official languages equally; acknowledges the invaluable contribution of the centre’s translation services to the smooth functioning of the institutions , bodies , offices and agencies of the union and to making their work transparent and accessible to union citizens in their respective mother tongues; to this , recommends the services of external providers to be used to a larger extent;


### 10. notes that , although the centre is not fee-financed , it depends on revenue received from its clients (the centre has stated that 99 ,2 % of its income comes from fees paid by its clients) , who are represented on the centre’s management board , and that there is therefore an inherent risk of conflicts of interest regarding the pricing of the centre’s products; notes that the centre , as a mitigating measure for the budgetary consequences of such conflicts of interest , maintains a budgetary reserve (‘reserve for the stability of prices’) in order to balance the budget in the event of unforeseen events or reduced demand; notes that this is primarily a reactive measure and encourages the centre to also develop preventive measures , making sure fair pricing is maintained for all the centre’s clients; ### 10. notes with concern that , although the centre is not fee-financed , it depends on revenue received from its clients (the centre has stated that 99 ,2 % of its income comes from fees paid by its clients) , who are represented on the centre’s management board , and that there is therefore an inherent risk of conflicts of interest regarding the pricing of the centre’s products; notes that the centre , as a mitigating measure for the budgetary consequences of such conflicts of interest , maintains a budgetary reserve (‘reserve for the stability of prices’) in order to balance the budget in the event of unforeseen events or reduced demand; notes that this is primarily a reactive measure and encourages the centre to also develop preventive measures , making sure fair pricing is maintained for all the centre’s clients;


### b. whereas , according to unesco , nearly 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries - 94% of the global learner population - were affected by the closure of education and training institutions at the height of the covid-19 crisis; whereas over 60% of learners around the world are still impacted; ### b. whereas , according to unesco , nearly 1.6 billion learners in more than 190 countries - 94% of the global learner population - were affected by the closure of education and training institutions at the height of the covid-19 crisis; whereas over 60% of learners around the world are still impacted; whereas many pupils and students had no access to remote learning due to a lack of digital equipment or competences and also due to their vulnerable social status;


### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has caused perhaps the most severe disruption to the world’s education and training systems in history , threatening a loss of learning for an entire generation of students; whereas that same generation faces entering a labour market heavily impacted by the covid-19-fuelled economic crisis; ### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has caused perhaps the most severe disruption to the world’s education and training systems in history , threatening a loss of learning for an entire generation of students; whereas that same generation faces entering a labour market heavily impacted by the covid-19-fuelled economic crisis; whereas the covid-19 pandemic has tested the limits and outstretched the capacities of teachers and has shown the need for greater support and appreciation they deserve to receive from the whole of society;


### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has caused perhaps the most severe disruption to the world’s education and training systems in history , threatening a loss of learning for an entire generation of students; whereas that same generation faces entering a labour market heavily impacted by the covid-19-fuelled economic crisis; ### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has caused perhaps the most severe disruption to the world’s education and training systems in history , threatening a loss of learning for an entire generation of students and may erase decades of progress achieved; whereas this loss of learning is likely to decrease future income levels of the affected generation and will also potentially negatively impact labour productivity growth and competitiveness levels for the union as a whole; whereas that same generation faces entering a labour market heavily impacted by the covid-19-fuelled economic downturn;


### d. whereas the sudden shift to mass online and distance learning precipitated by the crisis has exposed enormous gaps in digital education policy design and delivery within the european union and across member states; whereas the crisis has similarly demonstrated a lack of cooperation and coordination among the member states on education and training policies; ### d. whereas the sudden shift to mass online and distance learning precipitated by the crisis has exposed enormous gaps and differences in digital education policy design and delivery , home support as well as the degree of engagement by students within the european union and across member states; whereas the crisis has similarly demonstrated a lack of cooperation and coordination among the member states on education and training policies;


### e. whereas the overnight digital transition came in a context where 43 per cent of europeans lack basic digital skills1; whereas there is a direct correlation between where people live , their socioeconomic status , their income , their level of education and their employment on the one hand and their degree of digital proficiency on the other; ### e. whereas the overnight digital transition came in a context where 43 per cent of europeans lack basic digital skills , with significant differences between the member states and age groups1; whereas 85% of young people aged 16 to 24 have basic digital skills as opposed to 37% of people aged 55 and above;


### 1. salutes the creativity and resourcefulness shown by education and training institutions and their staff and by students and parents in adapting to online and distance learning; underlines , however , that the rushed digital transition in education and training has revealed glaring gaps with respect to access to digital infrastructure and devices , the quality of online teaching and the skills of teachers and trainers; ### 1. salutes the creativity and resourcefulness shown by education and training institutions and their staff and by students and parents in adapting to online and distance learning , considering the uncertainty caused by the competent authorities with their contradictory rules and orders that have made the situation even more difficult; underlines , however , that the rushed digital transition in education and training has revealed glaring gaps with respect to access to digital infrastructure and devices , especially in small and remote rural areas , the quality of online teaching and the skills of teachers and trainers;


### 1. salutes the creativity and resourcefulness shown by education and training institutions and their staff and by students and parents in adapting to online and distance learning; underlines , however , that the rushed digital transition in education and training has revealed glaring gaps with respect to access to digital infrastructure and devices , the quality of online teaching and the skills of teachers and trainers; ### 1. salutes the creativity and resourcefulness shown by education and training institutions , their staff and by its and parents in adapting to online and distance learning; underlines , however , that the sudden digital transition in education and training has also revealed gaps with respect to access to digital infrastructure and devices , the quality of online teaching and the skills of students , teachers and trainers;