### 1. welcomes the fact that , following the entry into force of the lisbon treaty , the commission drew up a tourism strategy to maintain europe’s status as the world’s no 1 tourist destination and tourism as the third largest socio-economic activity; also welcomes the subsequent agenda for sustainable european tourism , which recalls that rural areas invest in tourism in order to diversify their economies and increase their added value; ### 1. welcomes the fact that , following the entry into force of the lisbon treaty , the commission drew up a tourism strategy to maintain europe’s status as the world’s no 1 tourist destination and tourism as the third largest socio-economic activity; also welcomes the subsequent agenda for sustainable european tourism , which recalls that rural areas invest in tourism in order to diversify their economies and increase their added value; recalls that the tourism sector has been hard hit by the covid-19 pandemic crisis;


### 1. welcomes the fact that , following the entry into force of the lisbon treaty , the commission drew up a tourism strategy to maintain europe’s status as the world’s no 1 tourist destination and tourism as the third largest socio-economic activity; also welcomes the subsequent agenda for sustainable european tourism , which recalls that rural areas invest in tourism in order to diversify their economies and increase their added value; ### 1. welcomes the fact that , following the entry into force of the lisbon treaty , the commission drew up a tourism strategy to maintain europe’s status as the world’s no 1 tourist destination and tourism as the third largest socio-economic activity; also welcomes the subsequent agenda for sustainable european tourism , which recalls that rural areas need to invest in tourism in order to increase their attractiveness , diversify their economies and increase their added value , thereby also lending rural regions a long-term competitive edge;


### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; ### 2. following the commission’s recommendation of 28.10.2020 on covid-19 testing strategies , including the use of rapid antigen tests , calls on the member states to carry rapid antigen tests to travellers in the departure airports , and establish a common eu health safety testing protocol at airports; data collected in airports should be made available to public authorities in order to establish a traveller traceability system. the development of testing strategies , based on validated technologies and available capacities , should also inform an eu policy on quarantine.


### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; ### 2. stresses that a common agreement on pre-trip preparation should be reached at eu level , which will include a valid pcr test or antibody test at least 72 hours before the trip; calls on the member states , therefore , to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods and provide all member states with eu funding to help achieve this goal;


### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; ### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods , and to follow a european protocol for testing; quarantine should remain an instrument of last resort , but where applicable , its duration should be reduced to a minimum number of days , which should be harmonised throughout the union;


### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; ### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; also notes , however , limited capacity in the case of pcr tests , in particular , in terms of materials and reagents which must be purchased on the global market in order to carry out such tests;


### 2. recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the eu , with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; ### 2. recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the eu , with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; stresses , in this regard , that some cultural destinations see excessive and often unmanageable numbers of tourists , surpassing their reception capacities and putting cultural heritage at risk and often undermining local lifestyles and traditions; highlights , meanwhile , that other regions in europe with rich cultural offering still have underdeveloped tourism sectors; believes that developing and promoting tourism in such regions would not only broaden the choice for people seeking new destinations and experiences , but could also help reduce tourist flows to excessively visited and popular sites and locations as well as help lessen the socioeconomic inequalities between various regions and member states;


### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission on a weekly basis; ### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission on a weekly basis; calls on each member state at the same time to provide clear and comprehensive instructions to travellers on what to do and whom to contact in case of suspicious symptoms , including a strict recommendation to follow specific internal protocols;


### 3. points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures; recalls that 72 % of a survey group aged between 15-24 agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the discovereu initiative can play in this regard; notes , however , that the initiative has not benefited young people equally; calls on the commission to find ways to better involve young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds , from rural and remote areas of the member states , and from member states without good rail links to other eu countries; ### 3. points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures; recalls that 72 % of a survey group aged between 15-24 agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the discovereu initiative can play in this regard; points out that this initiative should be promoted as a complement to young people's education and training; notes , however , that the initiative has not benefited young people equally; calls on the commission to pursue a policy of equal opportunities in access to it; paying particular attention to young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds;


### 3. points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures; recalls that 72 % of a survey group aged between 15-24 agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the discovereu initiative can play in this regard; notes , however , that the initiative has not benefited young people equally; calls on the commission to find ways to better involve young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds , from rural and remote areas of the member states , and from member states without good rail links to other eu countries; ### 3. points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures; recalls that 72 % of a survey group aged between 15-24 agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the discovereu initiative can play in this regard; calls on the commission to further improve ways to involve young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds , from rural and remote areas of the member states , and from member states without good rail links to other eu countries;


### 3. points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures; recalls that 72 % of a survey group aged between 15-24 agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the discovereu initiative can play in this regard; notes , however , that the initiative has not benefited young people equally; calls on the commission to find ways to better involve young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds , from rural and remote areas of the member states , and from member states without good rail links to other eu countries; ### 3. points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures; recalls that - according to the special eurobarometer 466 on cultural heritage - 68 % of respondents agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the discovereu initiative can play in this regard; notes , however , that the initiative has not benefited young people equally; calls on the commission to find ways to better involve young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds , from rural and remote areas of the member states , and from member states without good rail links to other eu countries;


### 4. calls on the member states to further promote sustainable cultural tourism , paying particular attention to local economies , lifestyles and traditions and ensuring that local industries and communities are closely involved; ### 4. is concerned about tourism becoming increasingly homogenous with tourists demanding as well as tour operators and tourist destinations providing uniform experiences that undermine local traditions and cultural and linguistic diversities; calls on the member states and other relevant stakeholders to further promote sustainable cultural tourism and uphold cultural rights , paying particular attention to local economies , lifestyles , traditions and environment , and ensuring that local industries , communities and other relevant stakeholders are closely involved;


### 4. calls on the member states to further promote sustainable cultural tourism , paying particular attention to local economies , lifestyles and traditions and ensuring that local industries and communities are closely involved; ### 4. calls on the member states to further plan cultural heritage-related projects that can lead to overall regional and local development , international and interregional cooperation programmes while promoting sustainable cultural tourism with particular attention to local economies , lifestyles and traditions , including the traditional skills related to cultural heritage restoration , and ensuring that local industries and communities are closely involved;


### 5. urges the commission to introduce the eu hygiene certification seal as a european health security mark; ### deleted


### 5. takes the view that a holistic approach to sustainable cultural tourism must include engagement with civil society networks and greater cooperation between the member states; ### 5. takes the view that a holistic approach to sustainable cultural tourism must also include engagement with and among civil society networks within and between the member states;


### 6. asks the commission for recommendations for procedures in the post-vaccine period and to explore the need for a digital health passport in the union; ### deleted


### 6. asks the commission for recommendations for procedures in the post-vaccine period and to explore the need for a digital health passport in the union; ### 6. asks the commission for recommendations for procedures in the post-vaccine period and to explore the need for a digital health passport in the union , taking account of data protection and relevant subsidiarity issues;


### 6. insists on the need , without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity , to promote and supplement the capacities of the member states in education and training in the field of sustainable tourism; ### 6. insists on the need , without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity , to promote and supplement the capacities of the member states in education and training in the field of sustainable and responsible tourism;


### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; ### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; stresses , in this context , that financial support from eu funds being distributed in the member states in connection with the covid-19 pandemic does not always reach those tourism operators who are in urgent need of direct funding in order to be able to continue their business activities; calls on the commission to develop , together with the member states , criteria for the provision of support from eu funds that would enable a wide range of eligible companies to benefit from it and would thus minimise the number of bankruptcies and preserve jobs in the european tourism industry;


### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; ### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative. the necessary resources to compensate the losses suffered by all operators in the tourism sector should be frontloaded and should finance investments with the objective of fostering the transition towards more sustainable tourism ecosystems.


### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards; ### 7. is concerned about the lack of proper management plans for cultural heritage sites and the impact of poorly managed tourism , uncontrolled development and poor maintenance of the sites and their surroundings; calls on the commission for the stricter implementation of existing management plans and more investment in the preservation , protection and promotion of cultural heritage as well as to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of human-made and natural hazards;


### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards; ### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; is further concerned that due to covid-19 outbreak and the associated economic downturn which may have an impact on funding for culture both at national and the eu level , the protection of cultural heritage from , inter alia , human-made hazards may be seriously undermined; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of the human-made hazards;


### 8. asks the commission to implement the ‘crisis-management mechanism for tourism’ preparatory action with a view to being ready to cope with future crises; ### 8. asks the commission to implement directly and without delay the 'crisis-management mechanism for tourism' preparatory action with a view to being ready to cope with future crises;


### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities. ### 8. highlights the important role education and promotion of european initiatives can play in discovering and encouraging travel to less marketed , less well-known and less popular destinations that were deprived of means to promote its values as well as rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities.


### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities. ### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability , responsibility and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities; welcomes the european smart tourism awards with explicit award categories for accessibility , sustainability , digitalisation as well as cultural heritage and creativity , thus also helping to facilitate exchange of best practices in cultural heritage protection.


### 9. calls on the commission to establish a new model of governance between institutions , strengthening the organisational , financial and human resources structure of the tourism , textiles and creative industries unit within dg grow , with a view to taking an integrated and efficient approach to tourism; ### 9. calls on the commission to establish a new model of governance between institutions , strengthening the organisational , financial and human resources structure of the tourism , textiles and creative industries unit within dg grow , with a view to taking an integrated and efficient approach to tourism , supporting all phases of the revival and relaunch of tourism in european countries and helping firms to draw up the strategies and implement the measures needed to achieve key objectives in the areas of innovation , integration and increasing the competitiveness and specialisation of the member states' tourist sectors;


### 10. deplores the fact that the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 does not include a dedicated line for sustainable tourism , which would represent a commitment to implementing the european tourism policy approved by the european parliament; ### 10. deplores the fact that the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 contains no separate entry earmarked for tourism and hence does not include a dedicated line for sustainable tourism , which would represent a commitment to implementing the european tourism policy approved by the european parliament;


### 10. deplores the fact that the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 does not include a dedicated line for sustainable tourism , which would represent a commitment to implementing the european tourism policy approved by the european parliament; ### 10. deplores the fact that the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 does not include a dedicated line for tourism , which would represent a commitment to implementing the european tourism policy approved by the european parliament;


### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; ### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; stresses that micro , small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism industry face particularly serious difficulties in accessing loans for investment and innovation; calls , therefore , for a significant increase in their ability to use eu funds and financial instruments to facilitate modernisation and implementation of innovative projects in the tourism industry;


### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; ### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; takes the view that this support should consist of financial assistance , social safety nets and compensation to be granted to firms in difficulty as soon as possible in order to prevent bankruptcies and the loss of tens of thousands of jobs;


### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; ### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency , while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens;


### 13. commends the commission for organising the 2020 tourism convention and calls on it to present an action plan later this year and develop , in a timely manner , a new strategy for tourism , to replace the 2010 strategy; ### 13. commends the commission for organising the 2020 tourism convention and calls on it to present an action plan later this year and develop , in a timely manner , a new strategy for tourism , to replace the 2010 strategy , taking into account the full impact of covid-19 pandemic and specificities of various types of tourism sectors , such as agritourism , ecotourism , mountain tourism or wildlife tourism;


### 13. commends the commission for organising the 2020 tourism convention and calls on it to present an action plan later this year and develop , in a timely manner , a new strategy for tourism , to replace the 2010 strategy; ### 13. commends the commission for organising the 2020 tourism convention and calls on it to present an action plan later this year and develop , in a timely manner , a new strategy for tourism , to replace the 2010 strategy , and a tourism task force in charge of it inside the commission;


### 14. calls on the commission to include in the funding support guide a link to a national contact point that facilitates access to information for micro , small and medium-sized enterprises; ### 14. calls on the commission to include in the funding support guide a link to a national contact point that facilitates access to information for micro , small and medium-sized enterprises; calls on the member states , in cooperation with the commission , also to issue guidelines on means of supporting the tourism and hospitality sectors and providing appropriate assistance;


### 15. calls on the commission to set up a european agency for tourism; ### deleted


### 15. calls on the commission to set up a european agency for tourism; ### 15. calls on the commission to investigate the establishment of a european agency for tourism;


### 16. notes that sustainable tourism should take into account current and future economic , social and environmental impact , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , the environment and local communities7 ; ### 16. notes that sustainable tourism should take into account current and future economic , social and environmental impact , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , workers , the environment , biodiversity and local communities7 , as well as trends in the closely-connected transport sector , such as connected and low-emission mobility , digitisation or deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure;


### 16. notes that sustainable tourism should take into account current and future economic , social and environmental impact , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , the environment and local communities7; ### 16. notes that the covid-19 epidemic has had an impact on and altered the nature of the travel services tourists want , and that the tourism of the future must take account of this change in demand and meet the needs of visitors , the environment and local communities:


### 19. commends the commission for setting up the tourism sustainability group (tsg)8and calls on it to resume its work and revise the 2012 european charter for sustainable and responsible tourism , as a means to encourage participation and the adoption of good practices; ### 19. commends the commission for setting up the tourism sustainability group (tsg)8 and calls on it to resume its work and revise the 2012 european charter for sustainable and responsible tourism , as a means to encourage participation and the adoption of good practices; believes that the tsg can serve as a reference for a european network of stakeholders in the area of sustainable tourism , present new tools and initiatives to assess the social and ecological impact of tourism-related activities , involve travellers and make them aware of the various options available to them;


### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; ### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility but that decarbonising the transport sector must not have a significant impact on either the accessibility of tourist destinations or the cost of transport to and from them; therefore calls on the member states to take the necessary measures concerning basic disclosure of data , including real-time data , in order to enable independent platforms to offer transnational , intermodal door-to-door tickets from all mobility providers.


### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; ### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , cleaner modes of transport , such as rail , expansion of the railway network in regions where it is underdeveloped , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems;


### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; ### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels for all modes of transport , in rail to promote domestic tourism and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems;


### 23. calls on the commission to present the results of the smart tourism destinations pilot project and outline how it intends to implement the scheme; ### 23. calls on the commission to present the results of the smart tourism destinations pilot project and outline how it intends to implement the scheme; points out that , in this new context , it is of vital importance to implement tourism policies linked to the local region , which highlight traditional local specialities to give fresh momentum to tourism and encourage the promotion of quality craftsmanship , especially if it is geared to gastronomy , knowledge and traditions; points out that it is only by making top-quality products highly recognisable that great demand from tourists will ensue; notes , lastly , that the use of cultural centres such as museums , theatres , libraries , archaeological sites , together with the integration of european tourism policies with national and regional policies , the promotion of local excellence , of unesco sites , of archaeological , marine and nature parks and of villages , will be vital in order to increase attractiveness in terms of international tourism;


### 25. commends the commission for its work on the 14 actions which make up the strategy for coastal and maritime tourism , and invites it to present the results , which can be used to channel financing to infrastructure (ports and marinas) , logistical and operational support , and the use of renewable energy; ### 25. commends the commission for its work on the 14 actions which make up the strategy for coastal and maritime tourism , and invites it to present the results , which can be used to channel financing to infrastructure (ports and marinas) , logistical and operational support , and the use of renewable energy; points out that coastal and maritime tourism had a positive and very important role to play in terms of numbers of tourists this summer; notes that this significant fact should be taken into account with a view to the desired overall recovery of this type of tourism , which has nevertheless been among those most severely affected by the health emergency;


### 25. commends the commission for its work on the 14 actions which make up the strategy for coastal and maritime tourism , and invites it to present the results , which can be used to channel financing to infrastructure (ports and marinas) , logistical and operational support , and the use of renewable energy; ### 25. commends the commission for its work on the 14 actions which make up the strategy for coastal and maritime tourism , and invites it to present the results , which can be used to channel financing to infrastructure (ports and marinas) , logistical and operational support , and the use of renewable energy; stresses the need to promote dialogue on the long-term and sustainable development of coastal and maritime tourism between the member states , regional and local authorities , representatives of individual industries and civil society and other stakeholders;


### 25. commends the commission for its work on the 14 actions which make up the strategy for coastal and maritime tourism , and invites it to present the results , which can be used to channel financing to infrastructure (ports and marinas) , logistical and operational support , and the use of renewable energy; ### 25. commends the commission for its work on the 14 actions which make up the strategy for coastal and maritime tourism , and invites it to present the results , which can be used to channel financing to infrastructure (ports and marinas) , logistical and operational support , and the use of renewable energy; calls on the commission to prepare corresponding projects for mountain tourism and rural tourism to fully unlock the potential of diverse european tourism sector;


### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonisation and digitalisation projects , and conditions for access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created; ### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonisation , innovation and digitalisation projects , and conditions for access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created;


### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport; ### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport. recalls the importance of modern seamless european ten-t networks and high-speed cross-border services across europe , in order to ensure that international collective sustainable transports are capable to deploy their potential in making tourism more sustainable and low emission during every season of the year. therefore , urges the commission to propose an ambitious plan to allow for the completion of the ten-t core networks with ertms by 2030.


### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport; ### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support the transition to seamless intermodality in transport , and to promote existing best practices and the adaptation of infrastructure to enhance mobility , providing access arrangements in all tourist destinations , to be connected to integrated solutions; stresses that mobility networks need to be completed in order to make european tourism attractive once international tourism flows resume;


### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport; ### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality and shift to rail in transport;


### 30. believes that the promotion of the europe brand in third countries must focus on the diversification of the eu’s offering in cultural and natural heritage , food and health , in cooperation with destinations and tour operators; ### 30. believes that the promotion of the europe brand in third countries must focus on the diversification and the territorial nature of the eu’s offering in cultural and natural heritage , food and health , in cooperation with destinations and tour operators; takes the view that key destinations should be promoted which offer an alternative to those in which mass tourism is concentrated , with a view to developing year-round tourism , as such destinations constitute the main tourist attractions which are essential if the full range of tourist services is to be relaunched in the member states , in part on the basis of synergy with food and wine tourism , whose routes constitute a distinctive resource offering an innovative and sustainable product;


### 31. calls on the commission to review the travel package directive and the air passenger rights regulation to take account of the effects of the recent crisis and prevent future legal uncertainty; ### 31. calls on the commission to review the travel package directive and the air passenger rights regulation to take account of the effects of the recent crisis and prevent future legal uncertainty; takes the view that travellers must be offered greater flexibility when it comes to rescheduling travel , if necessary more than once and by means of straightforward procedures;


### 31. calls on the commission to review the travel package directive and the air passenger rights regulation to take account of the effects of the recent crisis and prevent future legal uncertainty; ### 31. calls on the commission immediately to assess the travel package directive and the air passenger rights regulation and review them so as to attenuate the effects of the recent crisis and prevent future legal uncertainty for tourists and all companies along the value chain;


### 31. calls on the commission to review the travel package directive and the air passenger rights regulation to take account of the effects of the recent crisis and prevent future legal uncertainty; ### 31. calls on the commission to review the travel package directive and to unlock the negotiations in the council on the revision of regulation 261 on air passenger rights to take account of the effects of the recent crisis , prevent future legal uncertainty and ensure the protection of consumer rights;


### 32. calls on the commission to create literacy programmes for senior executives in micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , giving them the skills to optimise their wealth-creating potential; ### 32. calls on the commission to create literacy , training and digital skills programmes for senior executives in micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , giving them the skills to optimise their wealth-creating potential;


### 34. calls on the commission to consider the outermost regions in the formulation and impact of tourism legislation; ### 34. calls on the commission to consider the special characteristics and additional constraints of outermost regions in the formulation and impact of tourism legislation;


### 34. calls on the commission to consider the outermost regions in the formulation and impact of tourism legislation; ### 34. calls on the commission to consider the outermost. rural and mountainous regions in the formulation and impact of tourism legislation;


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , with particular focus on citizens , living in rural and remote areas and thus leaving no one behind.


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind , aiming at reducing the development gap between regions.


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient , competitive and resilient economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind.


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , with particular focus on citizens living in rural and remote areas , and thus leaving no one behind.


### (2) the intergovernmental panel on climate change’s (ipcc) special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways20 provides a strong scientific basis for tackling climate change and illustrates the need to step up climate action. it confirms that greenhouse gas emissions need to be urgently reduced , and that climate change needs to be limited to 1.5 °c , in particular to reduce the likelihood of extreme weather events. the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services’ (ipbes) 2019 global assessment report21 showed worldwide erosion of biodiversity , with climate change as the third most important driver of biodiversity loss.22 ### (2) the intergovernmental panel on climate change’s (ipcc) special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways20 provides a strong scientific basis for tackling climate change and illustrates the need to step up climate action on a global scale. it confirms that greenhouse gas emissions need to be urgently reduced , and that climate change needs to be limited to 1.5 °c , in particular to reduce the likelihood of extreme weather events. the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services’ (ipbes) 2019 global assessment report21 showed a worldwide erosion of biodiversity , stating that climate change is only the third most important driver of biodiversity loss.22


### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’). ### (3) common european long-term objectives and rules will be crucial to maintain our current level of prosperity , while also supporting jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement.


### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’). ### (3) a fixed and unanimously accepted by the member states long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’).


### (4) the paris agreement sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °c above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels23 , and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change24 and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development25 . ### (4) the paris agreement sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °c above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels23 , and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change , in a manner that does not threaten food production ,24 and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development25 .


### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change. ### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and our environment , welfare , prosperity , health and food systems in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , while acknowledging that during the last two decades people were lifted out of poverty on an unprecedented scale , therefore strengthens the unions commitment to maximize prosperity and to increase resilience on all continents.


### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change. ### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , establishing a balance between the need for development and the sustainable and climate objectives , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change.


### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change. ### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , agriculture and food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors and should be adapted to their specificities in order to make the transition economically viable , just and socially fair. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , research and deployment of alternatives fuels are key drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors , with an emphasis on phasing out the use of fossil resources across all sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective , provided that there are adequate mechanisms for eu financial support.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and especially research and development on potentially game changing technologies are the single most important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require contribution from all economic sectors , taking into account their differences. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. special attention should also be paid to replacing fossil-intensive materials with renewable and bio-based materials , deriving from forestry and agriculture , as two sectors functioning as carbon emitters as well as carbon sinks , as well as with low carbon materials.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. particular focus should be put on reducing the reliance on fossil fuels , where the use of hydrogen as a fuel and energy storage medium can play an important role to enable the transition to a clean , low-carbon energy system.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors , proportional long-term commitment by the eu budget and should be adapted to sectoral and regional specificities in order to make the transition economically viable , just and socially fair. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors , with an emphasis on phasing out the use of fossil resources across all sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also essential drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response , which is necessary to fight climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy.


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. in order to achieve these objectives , the union shall insist that its high environmental production standards in all sectors , with particular focus on agriculture , are respected by all of its international trading partners.


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union is responsible only for 9% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions but already a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to achieve it in a just , fair and inclusive way as well as help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy.


### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change. ### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change.


### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change. ### (11) the european parliament called for the necessary transition to a climate-neutral society by 2050 at the latest and for this to be made into a european success story33 and has declared a climate and environment emergency34 . the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 201935 , has agreed on the objective of collectively achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050 , in line with the objectives of the paris agreement , while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. the european council also invited the commission to prepare a proposal for the union’s long-term strategy as early as possible in 2020 with a view to its adoption by the council and its submission to the united nations framework convention on climate change.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. the european commission should establish a regulatory and investments framework , for the deployment of carbon removal technologies , including setting removal objectives , and should develop a methodology to allow the calculation of the climate mitigation potential of the application of such technologies , such as ccu , which is also rolled out beyond the eu.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases - domestically within the union and via international mitigations - by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.


### (13) the union should continue its climate action and international climate leadership after 2050 , in order to protect people and the planet against the threat of dangerous climate change , in pursuit of the temperature goals set out in the paris agreement and following the scientific recommendations of the ipcc. ### deleted


### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans. ### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity and strengthen their resilience through sound financial budgeting in order to reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans.


### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans. ### (14) adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. therefore , member states and the union should enhance their adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change , as provided for in article 7 of the paris agreement , as well as maximise the co-benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. member states should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans , reflecting the circumstances in their regions.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the conclusions of the european council and the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition; different economic sectors such as transport need an individual pace towards achieving climate neutrality , which can only be set after a comprehensive impact assessment , taking into account the effect on the industry and employment in the sector; the shift to low-emission mobility needs more flexibility and longer-term objectives in order to support jobs , growth , investment and innovation in the sector.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience;


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition; different regions need an individual pace towards achieving climate neutrality , which can only be set after comprehensive impact assessment taking into account the effect on regional development , industry and employment.


### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition. ### (15) in taking the relevant measures at union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective , member states and the european parliament , the council and the commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well-being of citizens , the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security , their affordability and self-sufficiency; fairness and solidarity across and within member states considering their economic capability , national circumstances , in particular their share of natura 2000 protected areas , as well as share of forest covered areas , and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence , in particular the findings reported by the ipcc; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.


### (16) the transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society , as illustrated by the commission in its communication ‘the european green deal’. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 2019 , stated that all relevant union legislation and policies need to be consistent with , and contribute to , the fulfilment of the climate-neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field , and invited the commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules. ### (16) the transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society , as illustrated by the commission in its communication ‘the european green deal’. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 2019 , stated that all relevant union legislation and policies need to be consistent with , and contribute to , the fulfilment of the climate-neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field , and invited the commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules. taking the latter into account , the commission shall revise the legislation on materials and products , in order to promote the use of renewable and low carbon materials with climate benefits that act as carbon sinks or partially substitute fossil-based materials.


### (16) the transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society , as illustrated by the commission in its communication ‘the european green deal’. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 2019 , stated that all relevant union legislation and policies need to be consistent with , and contribute to , the fulfilment of the climate-neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field , and invited the commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules. ### (16) the transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum , ambitious and sustained financing and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society , as illustrated by the commission in its communication ‘the european green deal’. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 2019 , stated that all relevant union legislation and policies need to be consistent with , and contribute to , the fulfilment of the climate-neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field , and invited the commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. due to the unprecedented economic downturn after the covid19 pandemic , this new situation has to be factored in and the plans have to be altered accordingly , in order to preserve prosperity and competitiveness of our society. therefore , where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve the new 2030 target for climate.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2021 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , propose a revision of the union’s 2030 target for climate , explore options for a new 2030 target up to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels and propose commensurate funding through the eu budget to achieve the possible new target. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions up to 55 % compared to 1990.


### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. ### (17) the commission , in its communication ‘the european green deal’ , announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. in that communication , the commission underlined that all union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. by september 2020 , the commission should , based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the commission in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council36 , review the union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target up to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. where it considers necessary to amend the union’s 2030 target , it should make proposals to the european parliament and to the council to amend this regulation as appropriate. in addition , the commission should , by 30 june 2021 , assess how the union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions up to 55 % compared to 1990.


### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. ### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track , while factoring in the necessary actions required to address the economic down turn , to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress and the impact of measures taken. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , the commission should take the necessary measures factoring in the need for the competitiveness of our european economy. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality and competitiveness objectives or inadequate to strengthen the resilience of our economy while reducing vulnerability to climate change.


### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change. ### (18) to ensure the union and the member states remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation , the commission should regularly assess progress. should the collective progress made by member states towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or union measures inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability , the commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the treaties. the commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures , and issue recommendations where it finds that union measures have led to loss of regional competitiveness and jobs in sectors of the economy or that a member state’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity , strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change.


### (19) the commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific , technical and socio-economic findings , and representative of a broad range of independent expertise , and base its assessment on relevant information including information submitted and reported by member states , reports of the european environment agency , best available scientific evidence , including the reports of the ipcc. given that the commission has committed to exploring how the eu taxonomy can be used in the context of the european green deal by the public sector , this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment , by the union and member states , consistent with regulation (eu) 2020/… [taxonomy regulation] when such information becomes available. the commission should use european statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. the european environment agency should assist the commission , as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme. ### (19) the commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific , technical and socio-economic findings , and representative of a broad range of independent expertise , and base its assessment on relevant information including information submitted and reported by member states , reports of the european environment agency , best available scientific evidence , including the reports of the ipcc and the latest stocktake in accordance with article 14 of the paris agreement. given that the commission has committed to exploring how the eu taxonomy can be used in the context of the european green deal by the public sector , this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment , by the union and member states , consistent with regulation (eu)2020/… [taxonomy regulation] when such information becomes available. the commission should use european and global statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. the european environment agency should assist the commission , as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme.