### (28) due to the intrinsically opaque nature of organised crime , it is not always possible to link property derived from criminal activities to a specific criminal offence and confiscate such property. in such situations , confiscation should be possible under certain conditions including in particular: the property is frozen based on suspicion of crimes committed within the framework of a criminal organisation , these criminal offences are liable to give rise to substantial economic benefits and the court is satisfied that the frozen property is derived from criminal activities carried out within the framework of a criminal organisation. these conditions should ensure that confiscation of property not linked to a specific offence for which the owner has been convicted is limited to criminal activities of criminal organisations that are serious in nature and liable to generate substantial benefits. when determining whether the offences are liable to give rise to significant benefits , member states should take into account all relevant circumstances of the offence , including whether the criminal activities were committed with the intention to generate regular substantial profits. while it should not be a precondition for the national court to be satisfied that a criminal offence has been committed , the court must be satisfied that the property in question is derived from criminal offences. when determining whether or not the property in question derived from criminal activities , the national courts should take into account all relevant circumstances of the case , including the fact that the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner. member states should then require and award an effective possibility for the owner of the property to prove that the property in question derives from lawful activities. ### (28) due to the intrinsically opaque nature of organised crime , it is not always possible to link property derived from criminal activities to a specific criminal offence and confiscate such property. in such situations , confiscation should be possible under certain conditions including in particular: the property is frozen based on suspicion of crimes committed within the framework of a criminal organisation , these criminal offences are liable to give rise to substantial economic benefits and the court is satisfied that the frozen property is derived from criminal activities carried out within the framework of a criminal organisation. these conditions should ensure that confiscation of property not linked to a specific offence for which the owner has been convicted is limited to criminal activities of criminal organisations that are serious in nature and liable to generate substantial benefits. when determining whether the offences are liable to give rise to significant benefits , member states should take into account all relevant circumstances of the offence , including whether the criminal activities were committed with the intention to generate regular substantial profits. the court must be satisfied that the property in question is derived from criminal offences. when determining whether or not the property in question derived from criminal activities , the national courts should take into account all relevant circumstances of the case , including the fact that the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner. the burden of proof should be on the prosecution.


### (28) due to the intrinsically opaque nature of organised crime , it is not always possible to link property derived from criminal activities to a specific criminal offence and confiscate such property. in such situations , confiscation should be possible under certain conditions including in particular: the property is frozen based on suspicion of crimes committed within the framework of a criminal organisation , these criminal offences are liable to give rise to substantial economic benefits and the court is satisfied that the frozen property is derived from criminal activities carried out within the framework of a criminal organisation. these conditions should ensure that confiscation of property not linked to a specific offence for which the owner has been convicted is limited to criminal activities of criminal organisations that are serious in nature and liable to generate substantial benefits. when determining whether the offences are liable to give rise to significant benefits , member states should take into account all relevant circumstances of the offence , including whether the criminal activities were committed with the intention to generate regular substantial profits. while it should not be a precondition for the national court to be satisfied that a criminal offence has been committed , the court must be satisfied that the property in question is derived from criminal offences. when determining whether or not the property in question derived from criminal activities , the national courts should take into account all relevant circumstances of the case , including the fact that the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner. member states should then require and award an effective possibility for the owner of the property to prove that the property in question derives from lawful activities. ### (28) due to the intrinsically opaque nature of organised crime , it is not always possible to link property derived from criminal activities to a specific criminal offence and confiscate such property. in such exceptional situations , confiscation should be possible under certain clearly delimited and proportional conditions , including in particular: the property is frozen based on suspicion of crimes committed within the framework of a criminal organisation , these criminal offences are liable to give rise to substantial economic benefits and the court is satisfied , based on all the administrative evidence in the case , that the frozen property is unquestionably derived from criminal activities carried out within the framework of a criminal organisation. these conditions should ensure that confiscation of property not linked to a specific offence for which the owner has been convicted is limited to criminal activities of criminal organisations that are serious in nature and liable to generate substantial financial benefits. when determining whether the offences are liable to give rise to substantial financial benefits , member states should take into account all relevant circumstances of the offence , including whether the criminal activities were committed with the intention to generate regular substantial financial benefits. while it should not be a precondition for the national court to be satisfied that a criminal offence has been committed , the court must be satisfied that the property in question is unquestionably derived from criminal offences. when determining whether or not the property in question derived from criminal activities , the national courts should take into account all the pertinent and conclusive evidence and relevant circumstances of the case , including the fact that the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner , if close ties are proven between the crime committed and that property. in either case , the presumption of innocence shall apply.


### (29) to ensure that property that is or may become subject to a freezing or confiscation order maintains its economic value member states should put in place effective management measures. such measures should include a systematic assessment of how to best preserve and optimise the value of property before the adoption of freezing measures , also known as pre-seizure planning. ### (29) to ensure that property that is or may become subject to a freezing or confiscation order maintains its economic value member states should put in place effective management measures , unless the urgency of a case would require foregoing such measures. those measures should include a systematic assessment of how to best preserve and optimise the value of property before the adoption of freezing measures , also known as pre-seizure planning. any decision by the competent authorities to forego such assessment of the costs shall be duly justified.


### environmental crime , including illicit trafficking in endangered animal species and in endangered plant species and varieties as defined in in directive 2008/99/ec of the european parliament and of the council50 , as well as offences related to ship pollution as defined in directive 2005/35/ec as amended by directive 2009/123/ec51; ### environmental crime , including illicit trade and trafficking in endangered animal and plant species , including their body parts or products derived from them , as defined in in directive 2008/99/ec of the european parliament and of the council50 , as well as offences related to ship pollution as defined in directive 2005/35/ec as amended by directive 2009/123/ec51;


### environmental crime , including illicit trafficking in endangered animal species and in endangered plant species and varieties as defined in in directive 2008/99/ec of the european parliament and of the council50 , as well as offences related to ship pollution as defined in directive 2005/35/ec as amended by directive 2009/123/ec51 ; ### environmental crime , including illicit trade and trafficking in endangered animal and plant species , including their body parts or products derived from them , as defined in in directive 2008/99/ec of the european parliament and of the council50 , as well as offences related to ship pollution as defined in directive 2005/35/ec as amended by directive 2009/123/ec51 ;


### (2) ‘property’ means property of any description , whether corporeal or incorporeal , movable or immovable , and legal documents or instruments evidencing title or interest in such property; ### (2) ‘property’ means property of any description , whether corporeal or incorporeal , movable or immovable , and legal documents or instruments , in any form , including electronic or digital , evidencing title or interest in such property;


### (2) ‘property’ means property of any description , whether corporeal or incorporeal , movable or immovable , and legal documents or instruments evidencing title or interest in such property; ### (2) ‘property’ means property of any description , whether corporeal or incorporeal , movable or immovable , including crypto assets , and legal documents or instruments evidencing title or interest in such property;


### 1. to facilitate cross-border cooperation , member states shall take measures to enable the swift tracing and identification of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property which may become or is the object of a freezing or confiscation order in the course of criminal proceedings. ### 1. to facilitate cross-border cooperation , member states shall take measures to enable the swift tracing and identification of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property which is the object of a freezing or confiscation order in the course of criminal proceedings.


### 1. for the purposes of performing the tasks referred to in article 5 , member states shall ensure that asset recovery offices have immediate and direct access to the following information to the extent that information is necessary for the tracing and identification of proceeds , instrumentalities , and property: ### 1. for the purposes of performing the tasks referred to in article 5 , member states shall ensure that asset recovery offices have without delay access in accordance with national law , including where necessary by a court order if required by national law , to the following information to the extent that information is necessary for the tracing and identification of proceeds , instrumentalities , and property:


### relevant information which is held by authorities competent for preventing , detecting , investigating or prosecuting criminal offences. ### deleted


### 2. where the information referred to in paragraph 1 is not stored in databases or registers , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that asset recovery offices can swiftly obtain that information by other means. ### 2. where the information referred to in paragraph 1 is not stored in databases or registers , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that asset recovery offices can swiftly obtain that information by other means in accordance with national law , including where necessary by a court order if required by national law.


### 3. the direct and immediate access to the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the procedural safeguards established under national law. ### 3. the access without delay to the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the procedural safeguards established under national law , including where necessary a court order if required by national law.


### 4. member states shall ensure that the information provided by asset recovery offices pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 can be presented as evidence before a national court of a member state , in accordance with procedures in national law. ### deleted


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the freezing of property necessary to ensure a possible confiscation of that property under article 12. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the freezing of property necessary to ensure a possible confiscation of that property under article 12 , or to secure victims' rights to compensation or restitution pursuant to article 18.


### 2. freezing measures shall include immediate action to be taken when necessary in order to preserve the property. ### 2. freezing measures shall include immediate , proportional and effective action to be taken when necessary in order to preserve the property.


### 3. member states shall enable asset recovery offices to take immediate action pursuant to paragraph 2 until a freezing order pursuant to paragraph 1 is issued. the validity of such temporary urgent freezing measures shall not exceed seven days. ### 3. member states shall enable asset recovery offices to take immediate action , where necessary , pursuant to paragraph 2 until a freezing order pursuant to paragraph 1 is issued. the validity of such temporary urgent freezing measures shall not exceed the time period laid down in national law and , in the absence of such a period , shall not exceed seven days.


### 4. property in the possession of a third party can be subject to freezing measures pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 where necessary to ensure a possible confiscation under article 13. ### 4. property in the possession of a third party can be subject to freezing measures pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 , where this is proven to be necessary to ensure a possible confiscation under article 13.


### member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of proceeds , or other property the value of which corresponds to proceeds , which , directly or indirectly , were transferred by a suspected or accused person to third parties , or which were acquired by third parties from a suspected or accused person. ### member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of proceeds , or other property the value of which corresponds to proceeds , which , directly or indirectly , were transferred by a suspected or accused person to third parties , including legal persons , or which were acquired by third parties from a suspected or accused person.


### member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of proceeds , or other property the value of which corresponds to proceeds , which , directly or indirectly , were transferred by a suspected or accused person to third parties , or which were acquired by third parties from a suspected or accused person. ### (does not affect the english version.)


### the confiscation of these proceeds or other property shall be enabled where it has been established that those third parties knew or ought to have known that the purpose of the transfer or acquisition was to avoid confiscation , on the basis of concrete facts and circumstances , including that the transfer or acquisition was carried out free of charge or in exchange for an amount significantly lower than the market value. ### the confiscation of these proceeds or other property may be enabled where it has been established that those third parties knew or ought to have known that the purpose of the transfer or acquisition was to avoid confiscation , on the basis of proven concrete facts and circumstances , including that the transfer or acquisition was carried out free of charge or in exchange for an amount significantly lower than the market value.


### 2. paragraph 1 shall not affect the rights of bona fide third parties. ### 2. paragraph 1 shall not affect the rights of bona fide third parties who bear , however , the burden of proving that the transfer or acquisition took place in bona fide and with due diligence.


### 2. paragraph 1 shall not affect the rights of bona fide third parties. ### 2. paragraph 1 shall not affect the rights of bona fide third parties who bear , however , the burden of proving that the purchasing of the confiscated property has taken place in bona fide and with due diligence.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable , under the conditions set out in paragraph 2 , the confiscation of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property as referred to in article 12 , or which was transferred to third parties as referred to in article 13 , in cases where criminal proceedings have been initiated but the proceedings could not be continued because of the following circumstances: ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable , under the conditions set out in paragraph 2 , the confiscation of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property as referred to in article 12 , or which was transferred to third parties as referred to in article 13 , at least in cases where criminal proceedings have been initiated but the proceedings could not be continued because of the following circumstances:


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable , under the conditions set out in paragraph 2 , the confiscation of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property as referred to in article 12 , or which was transferred to third parties as referred to in article 13 , in cases where criminal proceedings have been initiated but the proceedings could not be continued because of the following circumstances: ### (does not affect the english version.)


### death of the suspected or accused person; ### deleted


### immunity from prosecution of the suspected or accused person , as provided for under national law; ### immunity from prosecution of the suspected or accused person , as provided for under national and international law;


### immunity from prosecution of the suspected or accused person , as provided for under national law; ### immunity from prosecution of the suspected or accused person , as provided for under national or international law;


### immunity from prosecution of the suspected or accused person , as provided for under national law; ### deleted


### the time limits prescribed by national law have expired , where such limits are not sufficiently long to allow for the effective investigation and prosecution of the relevant criminal offences. ### deleted


### the time limits prescribed by national law have expired , where such limits are not sufficiently long to allow for the effective investigation and prosecution of the relevant criminal offences. ### the time limits prescribed by national law have expired , where such limits are not sufficiently long to allow for the effective investigation and prosecution of the relevant criminal offences , while keeping to a reasonable and proportional limitation period.


### 2. confiscation without a prior conviction shall be limited to criminal offences liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit and only insofar as the national court is satisfied that all the elements of the offence are present. ### 2. confiscation without a prior conviction shall be limited to criminal offences liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit and only insofar as the national court is satisfied , on the basis of all the evidence adduced in the case , that all the elements of the offence are present and that the substantial economic benefits accruing are the result of instruments , proceeds or property unequivocally derived from the criminal activities in question.


### 2. confiscation without a prior conviction shall be limited to criminal offences liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit and only insofar as the national court is satisfied that all the elements of the offence are present. ### 2. confiscation without a prior conviction shall be limited to criminal offences liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit and only insofar as the national court is satisfied that all the elements of the offence are present. the burden of proof shall be on the prosecution.


### 3. before a confiscation order within the meaning of paragraphs 1 and 2 is issued by the court , member states shall ensure that the affected person’s rights of defence are respected including by awarding access to the file and the right to be heard on issues of law and fact. ### 3. before a confiscation order within the meaning of paragraphs 1 and 2 is issued by the court , member states shall ensure that the affected person’s right to presumption of innocence and rights of defence are respected including by awarding access to the file and the right to be heard on issues of law and fact.


### the national court is satisfied that the frozen property is derived from criminal offences committed in the framework of a criminal organisation. ### the national court is satisfied on the basis of all evidence adduced that the frozen property is unequivocally derived from criminal offences committed in the framework of a criminal organisation.


### 2. when determining whether the frozen property is derived from criminal offences , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner of the property. ### 2. when determining whether the frozen property is derived from criminal offences , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner of the property the burden of proof shall be on the prosecution.


### victims compensation ### victims compensation and restitution of property to victims


### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the confiscation measure does not affect victims’ rights to obtain compensation for their claims. ### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall , as a matter of priority , take the necessary measures to ensure that the confiscation measure does not affect victims’ rights to obtain compensation for their claims as stipulated in council directive 2004/80/ec1a.


### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the confiscation measure does not affect victims’ rights to obtain compensation for their claims. ### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall , as a matter of priority , take the necessary measures to ensure that the confiscation measure does not affect victims’ rights to obtain compensation for their claims as stipulated in directive 2004/80/ec on compensation to victims of crimes. member states shall ensure that , where money was obtained as a result of the execution of a confiscation order , the corresponding sum , shall be transferred to the victim for the purpose of compensation , in so far as it does not exceed the recognized amount of compensation awarded.


### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the confiscation measure does not affect victims’ rights to obtain compensation for their claims. ### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the confiscation measure does not affect victims’ rights to obtain compensation for their claims , with the rights of victims to compensation and their hierarchical order of priority being established under the national law of each member state.


### 2. member states shall ensure that , before issuing a freezing order within the meaning of article 11 paragraph 1 , competent authorities responsible for the management of frozen and confiscated property carry out an assessment of the costs which may be incurred in the management of the property which may be frozen , for the purposes of preserving and optimizing the value of such property until its disposal. ### 2. member states shall ensure that , before issuing a freezing order within the meaning of article 11 paragraph 1 , competent authorities responsible for the management of frozen and confiscated property carry out an assessment of the costs which may be incurred in the management of the property which may be frozen , for the purposes of preserving and optimizing the value of such property until its disposal , unless the urgency of a case would require foregoing such measure. any decision by the competent authorities to forego such assessment of the costs shall be duly justified.


### 1. member states shall ensure that property frozen pursuant to article 11 paragraph 1 can be transferred or sold before the issuing of a confiscation order in one or more of the following circumstances: ### 1. member states shall ensure that property frozen pursuant to article 11 paragraph 1 cannot be transferred or sold before the issuing of a confiscation order , except in one or more of the following circumstances:


### the property is too difficult to administer , or its management requires special conditions and non-readily available expertise. ### the property is too difficult to administer , or its management requires special conditions and expertise.


### 2. member states shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that the interests of the owner of the property are taken into account when issuing an interlocutory sale order , including whether the property to be sold is easily replaceable. with the exception of cases of absconding , member states shall ensure that the owner of the property that may be subject to an interlocutory sale is notified and heard before the sale. the owner shall be given the possibility to request the sale of the property. ### 2. member states shall adopt the necessary , suitable and proportionate measures to ensure that the interests of the owner of the property are taken into account when issuing an interlocutory sale order , including whether the property to be sold is easily replaceable. with the exception of cases of absconding , member states shall ensure that the owner of the property that may be subject to an interlocutory sale is notified and heard before the sale , providing every guarantee that , if the owner is proven innocent , compensation will be awarded in accordance with national law. the owner shall be given the possibility to request the sale of the property.


### 3. earnings from interlocutory sales should be secured until a judicial decision on confiscation is reached. member states shall take appropriate measures to protect third party buyers of property sold from retaliatory measures , to ensure that the property sold is not returned to persons convicted of the criminal offences referred to in article 2. ### 3. earnings from interlocutory sales shall be secured until a final judicial decision on confiscation is reached. member states shall take appropriate measures to protect third party buyers of property sold from retaliatory measures , to ensure that the property sold is not returned to persons convicted of the criminal offences referred to in article 2.


### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 13 , such circumstance shall include facts and circumstances on which the finding was based that the third party knew or ought to have known that the purpose of the transfer or acquisition was to avoid confiscation. ### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 13 , such circumstance shall include facts and circumstances on which the finding was based that the third party knew or ought to have known that the purpose of the transfer or acquisition was to avoid confiscation. such facts and circumstances may be that the transfer or acquisition was carried out free of charge or in exchange for an amount significantly lower than the market value.


### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 15 , such circumstances shall include facts and evidence on the basis of which the national court concluded that all the elements of the offence are present. ### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 15 , such circumstances shall include facts and evidence on the basis of which the national court concluded that all the elements of the offence are present , and the fact that the instruments , proceeds or property in question are considered to be derived from criminal activity.


### 7. where the property to be frozen consists of entities that should be preserved as a going concern , such as undertakings , the freezing order shall include measures to exclude access to this property by the persons owning or controlling them while allowing for continued operations. ### 7. where the property to be frozen consists of entities that should be preserved as a going concern , such as undertakings , the freezing order shall include measures to exclude access to this property by the persons owning or controlling them while allowing for continued operations under normal conditions.


### absconding of the suspected or accused person; ### absconding of the suspected or accused person , if this results in the expiry of the time limits laid down in national law for criminal liability;


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of property , where confiscation is not possible pursuant to articles 12 to 15 and the following conditions are fulfilled: ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of property , where confiscation is not possible pursuant to articles 12 to 15 and at least the following conditions are cumulatively fulfilled:


### the property subject to freezing is perishable or rapidly depreciating; ### the property subject to freezing is perishable or depreciating at a speed that exceeds the timeframe for the proceedings;


### the storage or maintenance costs of the property are disproportionate to its value; ### the storage or maintenance costs of the property are disproportionate to its market value;


### 5. welcomes the communication campaign in order to explain the purpose of the parliament to citizens and its achievements in the current legislature; ### 5. welcomes the communication campaign of the 2024 elections in order to explain the purpose of the parliament to citizens and its achievements in the current legislature and why voting in the elections can make a difference; underlines that communication by the political parties and the members themselves is the main driver for a high participation rate , and the involvement and interest of union citizens in the european elections; highlights the role of europa experiences as integral part of the communication plan to the electoral campaign;


### 7. recalls that parliament encourages citizen’s democratic engagement and voting , including the national , regional and linguistic minorities , in the union; recalls that parliament strongly supports multilingualism and promotes the rights of the national , regional and linguistic minorities; considers that parliament can actively contribute to the fight against disinformation providing information also in linguistic minorities and communities languages where appropriate; encourages the bureau to consider supporting communication activities that are in line with the needs of national , regional and linguistic minorities in member states; considers that the eplos should also provide information in foreign languages to european communities living in other member states; underlines the need for eplos to engage in further actions regarding citizenship education and participation involving local communities and linguistic minorities , schools or universities; ### 7. recalls that parliament encourages citizen’s democratic engagement and voting , including the national , regional and linguistic minorities , in the union; recalls that parliament strongly supports multilingualism and promotes the rights of the national , regional and linguistic minorities; considers that parliament can actively contribute to the fight against disinformation providing information also in linguistic minorities and communities languages where appropriate; takes note the secretary-general's answers on the parliament's resolution of 7 april 2022 on parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2023 and its resolution of 19 october 2022 on the council position on the draft general budget of the european union for the financial year 2023 highlighting the efforts undertaken by eplos in baltic countries after the start of the russian war of aggression in ukraine to inform citizens in ukrainian language as well as in russian language , whenever appropriate and in particular to counter disinformation activities; underlines the importance of eplo's active participation on the implementation of parliament's work on citizenship education through multiple programmes involving local communities , schools and universities; points out that the parliament adapts its communication substantially depending on its target audience;


### 8. considers of utmost importance that parliament is properly equipped against disinformation and cyberattacks , especially in view of the upcoming elections; calls on the administration to take all the necessary measures to protect the elections process against undue interference; welcomes the cooperation between dgs itec , safe and comm to properly detect , monitor and answer in a prompt and clear way to cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns , notably on social media; asks for continued cooperation with the commission and the european external action service as regards disinformation , under an inter institutional cooperation format; ### 8. considers of utmost importance that parliament is properly equipped against disinformation and cyberattacks , especially in view of the upcoming elections; calls on the administration to take all the necessary measures to protect the elections process against undue interference; welcomes the essential contribution of the authority for european political parties and european political foundations to the integrity of elections to the european parliament in light of evolving threats of foreign interference; welcomes the cooperation between dgs itec , safe and comm to properly detect , monitor and answer in a prompt and clear way to cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns , notably on social media; asks for continued cooperation with the commission and the european external action service as regards disinformation , under an inter institutional cooperation format;


### 9. urges the administration to fill the 40 cybersecurity posts obtained during the 2023 budgetary procedure as soon as possible in order to continue increasing parliament’s cyber defence capabilities and reach an adequate level of internal capacity; ### 9. urges the administration to fill the 40 cybersecurity posts obtained during the 2023 budgetary procedure by the end of 2023 in order to continue increasing parliament’s cyber defence capabilities and reach an adequate level of internal capacity before the elections in 2024;


### 9. urges the administration to fill the 40 cybersecurity posts obtained during the 2023 budgetary procedure as soon as possible in order to continue increasing parliament’s cyber defence capabilities and reach an adequate level of internal capacity; ### 9. urges the administration to fill the 40 cybersecurity posts obtained during the 2023 budgetary procedure as soon as possible in order to continue increasing parliament’s cyber defence capabilities and reach an adequate level of internal capacity; calls on the budgetary authority to ensure that also the authority will be equipped with additional necessary human resources in this respect;


### 11. expects the establishment of europa experiences by 2024 in all member states; recalls that europa experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of union institutions; ### 11. expects the establishment of europa experiences by 2024 in all member states; recalls that europa experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of union institutions; deplores the fact that europa experiences will not be established in more than a third of member states before the elections;


### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; warns that any year-end ‘mopping-up transfer’ should not contribute to finance any preparatory work or studies for major building investments , in particular osmose; asks the bureau to urgently implement the vote of the plenary regarding the reconsideration of the future of the spaak building in brussels; expects that the sole aim of any works in the spaak building is to ensure its compliance with the applicable regulatory framework , the safety and security of staff , and reachable energy saving investments; ### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; calls on the bureau to bring forward the decisions on the future of the union buildings while following a sustainable building policy; calls on the bureau to take a timely decision with regard to the brussels site on the existing buildings with an ambitious approach in order to make the buildings future-proof in terms of security , environmental standards and functionalities; with regard to the strasbourg site , calls on the bureau to ensure accessibility , the improvement of working conditions and an adequate welcoming of visitors while thinking outside the box with regard to the use of parliament's premises outside the sessions and to meet the needs in terms of meeting rooms and offices for members and other institutions;


### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; warns that any year-end ‘mopping-up transfer’ should not contribute to finance any preparatory work or studies for major building investments , in particular osmose; asks the bureau to urgently implement the vote of the plenary regarding the reconsideration of the future of the spaak building in brussels; expects that the sole aim of any works in the spaak building is to ensure its compliance with the applicable regulatory framework , the safety and security of staff , and reachable energy saving investments; ### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; expects that the sole aim of any works in the spaak building is to ensure its compliance with the applicable regulatory framework , the safety and security of staff , and reachable energy saving investments; believes the focus of spending on buildings should be cost-effective and in parliament's long-term interest;


### 18. welcomes that actual discussions at bureau level aimed at revising the implementing measures of the apas statute to align the reimbursements of the missions’ expenses with those applicable to the rest of the staff; recalls that this request has been adopted repeatedly by the plenary in the past; ### 18. welcomes that actual discussions at bureau level aimed at revising the implementing measures of the apas statute to align the reimbursements of the missions’ expenses with those applicable to the rest of the staff taking into consideration that the parliamentary allowance envelope remains unchanged; recalls that this request has been adopted repeatedly by the plenary in the past;


### 19. reiterates its call on the conference of presidents and the bureau to revise the implementing provisions governing the work of delegations and missions outside the union; underlines that such a revision should consider the possibility for apas , subject to certain conditions , to accompany members on official parliament delegations and missions; ### 19. reiterates its call on the conference of presidents and the bureau to revise the implementing provisions governing the work of delegations and missions outside the union; highlights that the presence of apas on parliament's official missions could damage the parliament’s image and credibility; observes also that allowing apas to participate on official missions imposes specific risks with regards to their insurance coverage; reminds that members are already accompanied by representatives of political groups on these missions; stresses that enlarging the composition of the delegations would increase the logistical complexity and costs of the missions and increase the environmental footprint being in direct conflict with parliament’s environmental objectives;


### 20. urges the bureau to find a solution for the voluntary pension fund that is expected to go bankrupt in 2025; ### 20. urges the bureau to actively follow-up on finding a feasible , legal and fair solution given the urgency of the voluntary pension fund situation;


### (3) article 168 tfeu provides that the union is to complement and support national health policies , encourage cooperation between member states and promote the coordination between their programmes , in full respect of the responsibilities of the member states for the definition of their health policies and the organisation and delivery of health services and medical care. ### (3) article 168 tfeu provides that the union is to complement and support national health policies , encourage cooperation between member states , particularly in border regions , and promote the coordination between their programmes , in full respect of the responsibilities of the member states for the definition of their health policies and the organisation and delivery of health services and medical care.


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . despite the reintroduction of internal borders at a time where solidarity between member states was the most needed , several healthcare projects between cross-border regions , funded by interreg programmes , have contributed to the fight against the covid-19 crisis. experience from the ongoing crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states as well as between neighbouring border regions in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union.


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8. experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to develop and guarantee the availability and accessibility of products for the prevention and treatment of diseases , to ensure that all member states have fair access to medical products , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to prevent and respond to medicines shortages in a timely manner that takes fairly and comprehensively into account the individual needs of each member state , and to safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the union , including by combating vaccine hesitancy that may decrease immunisation coverage among certain population groups.


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8. experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8. experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states , as well as a permanent structured and coordinated dialogue between the authorities and the parties concerned , in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health , to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union , and to take all necessary measures to combat shortages by increasing the resilience of health systems in order to ensure that european citizens have access to medicines and medical equipment.


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states , as well as a permanent structured and coordinated dialogue between authorities and relevant stakeholders , in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union.


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states and all relevant stakeholders , public , private and civil society , in a structured , regular , manner in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union.


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states , not only in response to the current crisis , but in general. this cooperation should improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , combat other serious cross-border threats to health and safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union.


### (7) it is therefore appropriate to establish a new programme for the union's action in the field of health , called eu4health programme ('the programme') for the period 2021 -2027. in line with the goals of the union action and its competences in the area of public health the programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration and cooperation at union level and actions with an impact on the internal market. ### (7) it is therefore appropriate to establish a new programme for the union's action in the field of health , called eu4health programme ('the programme') for the period 2021 -2027. in line with the goals of the union action and its competences in the area of public health the programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration at union level as well as from cross-border cooperation at regional level and actions with an impact on the internal market.


### (9) in accordance with regulation [european union recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [european union recovery instrument]. ### (9) in accordance with regulation [european union recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis and ensure that resilient healthcare and health systems are in place in preparation for future pandemics and other health crises. full advantage should be taken of the opportunities that digitalisation , artificial intelligence , robotics and new innovative technologies , in health and care can provide while ensuring the security of data , the right to privacy and data protection , while deploying adequate resources to ensure protection against cyber threats. such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [european union recovery instrument].


### (9) in accordance with regulation [european union recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [european union recovery instrument]. ### (9) in accordance with regulation [european union recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis and ensure that resilient and responsive healthcare and public health systems are in place in preparation for future pandemics and other health crises. such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [european union recovery instrument].


### (12) with a view to protect people in vulnerable situations , including those suffering from mental illnesses and chronic diseases , the programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups. ### (12) with a view to protect people in vulnerable situations , including those suffering from mental illnesses , living with or most affected by communicable or non-communicable diseases and chronic diseases , the programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups , including improving health literacy and supporting patient advocacy groups. with a view to guaranteeing continued high standards of essential healthcare services , including prevention , the programme should , in particular in times of crisis and pandemics , encourage a transition to accessible and affordable telemedicine , at-home administration of medication and implementation of preventative and self-care plans , where possible and appropriate , while ensuring that access to healthcare and prevention services is provided to chronic patients and patients at risk. the programme should also ensure that the transition is based on evidence and evaluation of best practices , supported by adequate systems of information and health literacy , infrastructures and careful planning , taking into consideration issues such as access to digital solutions in remote areas or for specific population groups.


### (12) with a view to protect people in vulnerable situations , including those suffering from mental illnesses and chronic diseases , the programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups. ### (12) with a view to protect people in vulnerable situations , including those suffering from mental illnesses and chronic diseases , the programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups as well as the varying impacts in terms of gender. with a view to guaranteeing continued high standards of essential healthcare services , the programme should , in particular in times of crisis and pandemics , encourage a transition to telemedicine taking account of varying levels of digital literacy , at-home administration of medication , promote innovative digital solutions for health and care in synergy with horizon europe and its relevant missions and partnerships and implementation of preventative and self-care plans , where possible and appropriate , while ensuring that access to healthcare services is provided to chronic patients , .


### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and universal health coverage , and address inequalities in health; ### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models , progressing deinstitutionalisation and moving to community-based care including for older people , and universal health coverage , and address inequalities in health;


### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering. ### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel sars-cov-2 coronavirus and associated respiratory disease (covid19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic , and more specifically the severe acute respiratory disease causing both premature death and chronic lung conditions that it involves , has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering , particularly affecting people with chronic conditions and hitting the most vulnerable , patients , carers and the elderly the hardest.


### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering. ### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel sars-cov-2 coronavirus and associated respiratory disease (covid19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic , and more specifically the severe acute respiratory disease causing both premature death and chronic lung conditions that it involves , has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering , particularly affecting the most vulnerable , patients , people suffering from chronic diseases , women and carers.


### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering. ### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering. its impact has not been evenly felt: people more vulnerable in society , such as those with pre-existing chronic conditions or living in institutionalised care , have been at particular risk from the disease.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. further developing the common european crisis preparedness , strategically sufficient manufacturing and stockpiling is essential.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level as well as at regional level between regions which share a common border to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic , eu financed and coordinated , stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic and proportionate reserves of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthening the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the ‘one health’ approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthening the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include european strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the ‘one health’ approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic eu reserve of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies; ### (3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies , by improving information systems so as to provide a clear overview of difficulties , shortages and requirements in each member state , with a view to preventing stockpiling;


### (3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies; ### (3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies , including at times of non-crisis;


### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals; ### (5) support actions aimed at addressing health inequalities and strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention , early diagnosis and screening , and implement health promotion , including through the promotion of physical activity , health literacy , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals;


### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals; ### (5) support actions aimed at addressing health inequalities and strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and accessible cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals;


### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer; ### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer , while addressing its synergies with other major non-communicable diseases such as neurological disorders; the programme should support the implementation of europe's beating cancer plan;


### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer; ### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer by providing a european strategies chronic disease framework to support member states action , while addressing its synergies with other major non-communicable diseases such as neurological disorders.


### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer; ### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , including cancer , cardiovascular disease , chronic respiratory disease , diabetes and mental health conditions , with the aim of improving the quality of life of eu citizens;


### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer; ### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer , cardiovascular disease , chronic respiratory disease , diabetes , neurological disorders and mental health conditions;


### (5) in order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future , urgent action is required for reinforcing the union mechanism. ### (5) in order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future , urgent action is required for reinforcing the union mechanism. the need for a more flexible , faster and coordinated union civil protection mechanism to respond to large-scale emergencies is one of the lessons learned from the covid-19 outbreak , which exposed the weakness of the current legal framework.


### (10) in order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic , the union should have the possibility of acquiring , renting , leasing or contracting resceu capacities to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots. ### (10) in order that the member states have the operational capacities allowing them to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic , the union should continue to have the possibility of supporting the acquisition , rental or leasing of resceu capacities by the member states to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots.


### 5. the commission shall define union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. the goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios , including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk , data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people. ### 5. the commission shall define union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. those goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios , including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk , data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people and consider the existing capacities of humanitarian actors in particular in areas of their expertise , such as emergency health services.


### (2) the ercc shall have access to operational , analytical , monitoring , information management and communication capacities to address a broad range of emergencies within and outside the union.’; ### (2) the ercc shall have access to analytical , monitoring , information management and communication capacities to address a broad range of emergencies within and outside the union and to be able to best support the member states;


### 1. the commission and the member states shall work together to improve cross-sectorial resilience planning , both for natural and man-made disasters likely to have a trans-boundary effect , including the adverse effects of climate change. the resilience planning shall include scenario-building at union level for disaster prevention and response based on the risk assessments referred to in point (a) of article 6(1) and the overview of risks referred to in point (c) of article 5(1) , disaster risk management planning referred to in point (c) of article 6(1) , disaster loss data referred to in point (f) of article 6(1) , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities , taking into account the union disaster resilience goals referred to article 6(5). ### 1. the commission and the member states shall work together to improve cross-sectoral resilience planning , both for natural and man-made disasters that could have a trans-boundary effect , including the adverse effects of climate change. the resilience planning shall include scenario-building at union level for disaster prevention and response based on the risk assessments referred to in point (a) of article 6(1) and the overview of risks referred to in point (c) of article 5(1) , disaster risk management planning referred to in point (c) of article 6(1) , disaster loss data referred to in point (f) of article 6(1) , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities , taking into account the union disaster resilience goals referred to in article 6(5).


### (3) resceu capacities shall be acquired , rented , leased , and/or otherwise contracted by the commission or member states. the commission may acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract resceu capacities to stock and distribute supplies or to provide services to member states , through procurement procedures in accordance with the union's financial rules. where resceu capacities are acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by member states , direct grants may be awarded by the commission to member states without a call for proposals. ### (3) resceu capacities shall be acquired , rented , leased , and/or otherwise contracted by the member states. where resceu capacities are acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by member states , direct grants may be awarded by the commission to member states without a call for proposals.


### the commission and any member states which so desire may engage in a joint procurement procedure conducted pursuant to article 165 of the financial regulation with a view of acquiring resceu capacities. ### any member states which so desire may engage in a joint procurement procedure conducted pursuant to article 165 of the financial regulation with a view of acquiring resceu capacities.


### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities. as a way to enhance union resilience , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the union. in consultation with member states , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .’; ### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities.


### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities. as a way to enhance union resilience , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the union. in consultation with member states , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .; ### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities. as a way to enhance union resilience , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the union.


### 1. considers that the european union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to environmental , digital and demographic challenges; welcomes the european green deal as the new green growth strategy for europe with sustainability , citizen well-being and fairness at its core; ### 1. considers that the european union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to economic , social , environmental and digital challenges , with particular accent on implementing a long-term and effective strategy that corresponds to demographic challenges that member states are facing; welcomes the european green deal as the new green growth strategy for europe with cohesion , sustainability , citizen well-being and fairness at its core;


### 1. acknowledges that europe’s economy is showing signs of less dynamic growth; highlights that more must be done to support member states which are experiencing slower growth and high unemployment , particularly where young people are concerned; ### 1. acknowledges that europe’s economy is showing signs of less dynamic growth; highlights that more must be done to support member states which are experiencing slower growth and high unemployment , and those having to cope with wholesale depopulation , particularly where young people are concerned; points out that a shortage of labour in lessdeveloped regions threatens to undermine the effective implementation of cohesion policy;


### 1. notes that , in view of the climate change emergency , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs) , and considers that this implies a change in the positioning of the report and the implementation of ecological indicators; ### 1. notes that , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs);


### 1. notes that , in view of the climate change emergency , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs) , and considers that this implies a change in the positioning of the report and the implementation of ecological indicators; ### 1. notes that the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs); recalls that the european semester cycle is a framework for eu member states to coordinate their budgetary and economic policies;


### 2. welcomes the fact that the communication makes the european green deal the engine of the economic strategy of the eu in order to put the union on the right path to carbon neutrality; ### 2. welcomes the fact that the communication makes the european green deal the union's new growth strategy and engine of the economic strategy of the eu in order to put the union on the right path to carbon neutrality while benefting european citizens and companies by creating additional jobs and new growth;


### 2. notes the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens as principal goals for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs and of the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , which will require the adjustment of existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change; ### 2. notes the role of the european green deal; notes , that the focus of the european semester should remain on sound fiscal policies and structural reforms for competitiveness;


### 2. notes the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens as principal goals for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs and of the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , which will require the adjustment of existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change; ### 2. notes the european green deal as a key priority for the new european commission; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change , and with regard to the european semester , to include sustainability within its framework of investments , structural reforms , and responsible finances , in order to deliver sustainable economic growth;


### 2. notes the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens as principal goals for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs and of the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , which will require the adjustment of existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change; ### 2. notes the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens as principal goals for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs which will require the creation of complementary indicators to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change;


### 3. welcomes the fact that the annual growth strategy 2020 report refocus the european semester process to put sustainability and the well-being of citizens at the center of economic policy , in particular with the new section created in the 2020 reports focusing on sustainability; ### 3. welcomes the fact that the annual growth strategy 2020 report puts sustainability and the well-being of citizens at the center of economic policy , in particular with the new section created in the 2020 reports focusing on sustainability;


### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be a major responsibility for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement for and of the public , the various sectors , regions and member states with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to undertake an annual evaluation of the union’s ecological debt , carbon budget and imported emissions; ### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality requires sound fiscal policies and ambitious structural reforms leading to a competitive european economy;


### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be a major responsibility for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement for and of the public , the various sectors , regions and member states with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to undertake an annual evaluation of the union’s ecological debt , carbon budget and imported emissions; ### 3. underlines that tackling the global climate objectives and safeguarding the competitiveness of our eu economy need to go hand-in-hand; considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be a major responsibility for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement of both the public and the private sector , the different regions and member states , with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to set up a distinct framework dealing with the implementation of ecological indicators , and the coordination of those indicators between eu member states;


### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be a major responsibility for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement for and of the public , the various sectors , regions and member states with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to undertake an annual evaluation of the union’s ecological debt , carbon budget and imported emissions; ### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be a major responsibility for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement for and of the public , the various sectors , regions and member states with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to undertake an annual evaluation of the union’s environmental footprint;