### effective enforcement and marketing throughout the union and in electronic commerce ensuring the integrity of the internal market. ### effective enforcement and marketing throughout the union and in electronic commerce ensuring the integrity of and fair competition in the internal market.


### 2. an authority designated by a member state may be deemed to be an applicant producer group for the purposes of this title , with respect to geographical indications of a spirit drink , if it is not feasible for the producers concerned to form a group by reason of their number , geographical location or organisational characteristics. in such case , the application referred to in article 9(2) shall state those reasons. ### 2. an authority designated by a member state or by a third country may be deemed to be an applicant producer group for the purposes of this title , with respect to geographical indications of a spirit drink , if it is not feasible for the producers concerned to form a group by reason of their number , geographical location or organisational characteristics. in such case , the application referred to in article 9(2) shall state those reasons.


### 1. a producer group may agree on sustainability undertakings to be adhered to in the production of the product designated by a geographical indication. such undertakings shall aim to apply a sustainability standard higher than mandated by union or national law and go beyond good practice in significant respects in terms of social , environmental or economic undertakings. such undertakings shall be specific , shall take account of existing sustainable practices employed for products designated by geographical indications , and may refer to existing sustainability schemes. ### 1. a producer group may agree on sustainability undertakings to be adhered to in the production of the product designated by a geographical indication. such undertakings shall be specific , shall take account of existing sustainable practices employed for products designated by geographical indications , and may refer to existing sustainability schemes.


### 2. the sustainability undertakings referred to in paragraph (1) shall be included in the product specification. ### 2. the sustainability undertakings referred to in paragraph (1) may be included in the product specification.


### 4. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 defining sustainability standards in different sectors and laying down criteria for the recognition of existing sustainability standards to which producers of products designated by geographical indications may adhere. ### deleted


### 5. the commission may adopt implementing acts defining a harmonised presentation of sustainability undertakings. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 53(2). ### deleted


### 5. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting euipo with the tasks set out in this article. ### deleted


### (10) the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure , for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest , which will not trigger the opposition procedure and by rules on entrusting its tasks set out in this article to euipo. ### deleted


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure , for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest , which will not trigger the opposition procedure and by rules on entrusting its tasks set out in this article to euipo. ### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure , for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest , which will not trigger the opposition procedure.


### 11. the commission may adopt implementing acts defining the format and online presentation of oppositions and official comments , if applicable , and providing for the exclusion or anonymisation of protected personal data. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 53(2). ### deleted


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by provisions entrusting euipo with the publication of standard amendments referred to in paragraph (9). ### deleted


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by provisions entrusting euipo with the publication of standard amendments referred to in paragraph (9). ### 10. the commission shall be empowered to entrust euipo with the publication of the ordinary amendments referred to in paragraph (9).


### 6. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules entrusting euipo with the tasks set out in paragraph (5). ### deleted


### 6. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules entrusting euipo with the tasks set out in paragraph (5). ### 6. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules defining euipo's administrative tasks.


### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where use of a name exploits , weakens , dilutes , or is detrimental to the reputation of , the protected name; ### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where use of a name exploits , weakens , dilutes , or is detrimental to the reputation of , the protected name , including where those products are used as ingredients;


### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where use of a name exploits , weakens , dilutes , or is detrimental to the reputation of , the protected name; ### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where use of a name exploits , weakens , dilutes , or is detrimental to the reputation of , the geographical indication;


### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where use of a name exploits , weakens , dilutes , or is detrimental to the reputation of , the protected name; ### any direct or indirect commercial use of the geographical indication in respect of products not covered by the registration , where those products are comparable to the products registered under that name or where use of a name exploits , weakens or dilutes , the protected name , including where those products are used as ingredients;


### any misuse , imitation or evocation , even if the true origin of the products or services is indicated or if the protected name is translated or accompanied by an expression such as ‘style’ , ‘type’ , ‘method’ , ‘as produced in’ , ‘imitation’ , ‘flavour’ , ‘like’ or similar. ### any misuse , imitation or evocation , even if the true origin of the products or services is indicated or if the protected name is translated , transcribed , transliterated or accompanied by an expression such as ‘style’ , ‘type’ , ‘method’ , ‘as produced in’ , ‘imitation’ , ‘flavour’ , ‘like’ or similar , including when those products are used as ingredients.


### any misuse , imitation or evocation , even if the true origin of the products or services is indicated or if the protected name is translated or accompanied by an expression such as ‘style’ , ‘type’ , ‘method’ , ‘as produced in’ , ‘imitation’ , ‘flavour’ , ‘like’ or similar. ### any misuse , imitation or evocation , even if the true origin of the products or services is indicated or if the protected name is translated , transcribed , transliterated or accompanied by an expression such as ‘style’ , ‘type’ , ‘method’ , ‘as produced in’ , ‘imitation’ , ‘flavour’ ,‘like’ or similar , including where those products are used as ingredients;


### any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance , origin , nature or essential qualities of the product that is used on the inner or outer packaging , advertising material , documents or information provided on websites relating to the product concerned , and the packing of the product in a container liable to convey a false impression as to its origin; ### any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance , origin , nature or essential qualities of the product that is used on the inner or outer packaging , advertising material , documents or information provided on websites or on domain names relating to the product concerned , and the packing of the product in a container liable to convey a false impression as to its origin;


### 2. for the purposes of paragraph (1) , point (b) , the evocation of a geographical indication shall arise , in particular , where a term , sign , or other labelling or packaging device presents a direct and clear link with the product covered by the registered geographical indication in the mind of the reasonably circumspect consumer , thereby exploiting , weakening , diluting or being detrimental to the reputation of the registered name. ### deleted


### 2. for the purposes of paragraph (1) , point (b) , the evocation of a geographical indication shall arise , in particular , where a term , sign , or other labelling or packaging device presents a direct and clear link with the product covered by the registered geographical indication in the mind of the reasonably circumspect consumer , thereby exploiting , weakening , diluting or being detrimental to the reputation of the registered name. ### 2. for the purposes of paragraph (1) , point (b) , the evocation of a geographical indication shall arise , in particular , where a term , sign , or other labelling or packaging device presents a direct and clear link with the product covered by the registered geographical indication in the mind of the average european consumer who is reasonably well informed and reasonably observant and circumspect , thereby exploiting , weakening , or diluting the reputation of the registered name.


### 7. where a geographical indication is a compound name which contains a term which is considered to be generic , the use of that term shall not constitute a conduct referred to in paragraph (1) , point (a) and (b). ### deleted


### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , including farmers , farm suppliers , intermediate processors and final processors , as specified by the national authorities and according to the nature of the product concerned. member states shall verify that the producer group operates in a transparent and democratic manner and that all producers of the product designated by the geographical indication enjoy right of membership in the group. member states may provide that public officials , and other stakeholders such as consumer groups , retailers and suppliers , also participate in the works of the producer group. ### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , including farmers , farm suppliers , intermediate processors and final processors , as specified by the national authorities and according to the nature of the product concerned.


### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , including farmers , farm suppliers , intermediate processors and final processors , as specified by the national authorities and according to the nature of the product concerned. member states shall verify that the producer group operates in a transparent and democratic manner and that all producers of the product designated by the geographical indication enjoy right of membership in the group. member states may provide that public officials , and other stakeholders such as consumer groups , retailers and suppliers , also participate in the works of the producer group. ### 1. a producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders , as specified by the relevant national authorities in accordance with the national legislation in force and according to the nature of the product concerned. without prejudice to article 32(2) , the national authorities may , in accordance with national law , define the tasks , powers and responsibilities assigned to a producer group. a producer group may be set up on the initiative of a member state.


### 2. a producer group may exercise in particular the following powers and responsibilities: ### 2. a producer group may exercise in particular the following non-exhaustive powers and responsibilities:


### take legal action to ensure protection of the geographical indication and of the intellectual property rights that are directly connected with it; ### take legal action including , but not limited to a civil case or bringing the case before the courts , to ensure protection of the geographical indication and of the intellectual property rights that are directly connected with it; and claiming damages.


### 1. upon a request of producer groups fulfilling the conditions of paragraph 3 , member states shall designate , in accordance with their national law , one producer group as recognised producer group for each geographical indication originating in their territory that is registered or is subject to an application for registration or for product names that are a potential subject for application for registration. ### 1. upon a request of a producer group , member states shall designate , in accordance with their national law , one producer group as recognised producer group for a specific geographical indication or for two or more geographical indications originating in their territory , that are registered or are subject to an application for registration or for product names that are a potential subject for application for registration.


### 4. the powers and responsibilities referred to in paragraph 2 shall be subject to a prior agreement concluded between at least two-thirds of the producers of the product designated by a geographical indication , accounting for at least two-thirds of the production of that product in the geographical area referred to in the product specification. ### deleted


### 5. member states shall carry out checks in order to ensure that the conditions laid down in paragraph 2 are complied with. where the competent national authorities find that such conditions have not been complied with , member states shall annul the decision on the recognition of the producer group. ### 5. in accordance with national legislation , member states shall carry out checks and take the necessary measures to ensure that the conditions for recognition and operation of recognised producer groups are complied with. member states shall submit to the commission the list of recognised producer groups , which shall be published and regularly updated.


### 2. country-code top-level domain name registries established in the union shall ensure that any alternative dispute resolution procedure established to solve disputes relating to the registration of domain names referred to in paragraph (1) , shall recognise geographical indications as rights that may prevent a domain name from being registered or used in bad faith. ### 2. top-level domain name registries operating in the union shall ensure that any alternative dispute resolution procedure established to solve disputes relating to the registration of domain names referred to in paragraph (1) , shall recognise geographical indications as rights that may prevent a domain name from being registered or used in bad faith.


### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance witharticle84 supplementing this regulation by provisions entrusting euipo to establish and manage a domain name information and alert system that would provide the applicant , upon the submission of an application for a geographical indication , with information about the availability of the geographical indication as a domain name and , on optional basis , the registration of a domain name identical to their geographical indication. that delegated act shall also include the obligation for registries of country-code top-level domain names , established in the union , to provide euipo with the relevant information and data. ### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance witharticle84 supplementing this regulation by provisions entrusting euipo to establish and manage a domain name information and alert system that would provide the applicant , upon the submission of an application for a geographical indication , with information about the availability of the geographical indication as a domain name and , on optional basis , the registration of a domain name identical to their geographical indication. euipo may be empowered under those delegated acts to monitor registration of domain names in the union which could conflict with the names included in the union register of geographical indications. those delegated act shall also include the obligation for registries of country-code top-level domain names and the eurid , operating in the union , to provide euipo with the relevant information and data.


### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance witharticle84 supplementing this regulation by provisions entrusting euipo to establish and manage a domain name information and alert system that would provide the applicant , upon the submission of an application for a geographical indication , with information about the availability of the geographical indication as a domain name and , on optional basis , the registration of a domain name identical to their geographical indication. that delegated act shall also include the obligation for registries of country-code top-level domain names , established in the union , to provide euipo with the relevant information and data. ### deleted


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting euipo with the scrutiny of third country geographical indications , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements. ### deleted


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting euipo with the scrutiny of third country geographical indications , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements. ### the commission shall be empowered to entrust euipo with the purely administrative task of examining geographical indications of third countries , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements.


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting euipo with the scrutiny of third country geographical indications , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements. ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts supplementing this regulation by rules on entrusting the euipo with the examination and other administrative tasks concerning third country geographical indications , other than geographical indications under the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications , proposed for protection pursuant to international negotiations or international agreements.


### 1. where the commission exercises any of the empowerments provided for in this regulation to entrust tasks to euipo , it shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 to supplement this regulation by criteria for monitoring performance in the execution of such tasks. such criteria may include: ### 1. where the commission exercises any of the empowerments provided for in this regulation to entrust tasks to euipo , it shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 to supplement this regulation by criteria for monitoring performance in the execution of such tasks. such criteria shall include , in particular :


### 1. where the commission exercises any of the empowerments provided for in this regulation to entrust tasks to euipo , it shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 to supplement this regulation by criteria for monitoring performance in the execution of such tasks. such criteria may include: ### 1. the commission shall define criteria for monitoring performance in the execution of the tasks entrusted to euipo. these criteria shall include in particular:


### 1. where the commission exercises any of the empowerments provided for in this regulation to entrust tasks to euipo , it shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 to supplement this regulation by criteria for monitoring performance in the execution of such tasks. such criteria may include: ### 1. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 to supplement this regulation by criteria for monitoring performance in the execution of the tasks entrusted to the euipo. such criteria may include:


### 2. no later than 5 years after the first delegation of any tasks to euipo , the commission shall prepare and submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and experience of the exercise of these tasks by euipo. ### 2. no later than 2 years after the first delegation of any tasks to euipo , the commission shall prepare and submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and experience of the exercise of these tasks by euipo.


### 2. no later than 5 years after the first delegation of any tasks to euipo , the commission shall prepare and submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and experience of the exercise of these tasks by euipo. ### 2. no later than 3 years after the first delegation of any tasks to euipo , the commission shall prepare and submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and experience of the exercise of these tasks by euipo. should the findings reveal shortcomings in the management by euipo of the tasks entrusted to it , in accordance with the law of the european parliament and of the council , those tasks shall be reallocated to dg agri.


### 2. no later than 5 years after the first delegation of any tasks to euipo , the commission shall prepare and submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and experience of the exercise of these tasks by euipo. ### 2. no later than 5 years after the entry into force of this regulation , the commission shall prepare and submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the results and experience of the exercise of these tasks by euipo.


### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 12(4) , article 14(2) , article 15(6) , article 17(5) , article 19(10) , article 23(7) , article 25(10) , article 26(6) , article 28(3) , article 29(3) , article 34(3) , article 46(1) , article 46 , article 47(1) , article 48(6) , article 48(7) , article 49(4) , article 51(3) , article 55(5) , article 56(2) , article 73(10) , article 69(4) , article 70(2) , article 58(3) , article 62(10) , article 67(3) , article 68(6) , article 76(4) , article 77(1) , article 78(3) , article 78(4) , shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 7 years from [date of entry into force of this regulation]. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than 9 months before the end of the seven-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period. ### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 14(2) , article 15(6) , article 23(7) , article 25(10) , article 34(3) , article 47(1) , article 48(6) , article 49(4) , article 51(3) , article 55(5) , article 56(2) , article 73(10) , article 69(4) , article 70(2) , article 58(3) , article 62(10) , article 67(3) , article 68(6) , article 76(4) , article 77(1) , article 78(3) , article 78(4) , shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from … [date of entry into force of this regulation]. the commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than 9 months before the end of the seven-year period. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than 3 months before the end of each period.


### 3. an amendment shall be a union amendment if it entails a change of the single document and: ### 3. an amendment shall be considered a union amendment if it concerns a revision of the single document and if any of the following conditions are met:


### includes a change in the name , or in the use of the name , or , for wine and spirit drinks , in the category of product or products designated by the geographical indication , or , for spirit drinks , in the legal name; or ### includes a change in the name , or in the use of the name


### includes a change in the name , or in the use of the name , or , for wine and spirit drinks , in the category of product or products designated by the geographical indication , or , for spirit drinks , in the legal name; or ### the amendment includes a change in the name , or in the use of the name , or , for wine and spirit drinks , in the category of product or products designated by the geographical indication , or , for spirit drinks , in the legal name; or


### risks voiding the link to the geographical area referred to in the single document; or ### the amendment risks voiding the link to the geographical area referred to in the single document; or


### entails further restrictions on the marketing of the product. ### the amendment entails further restrictions on the marketing of the product.


### 5. a standard amendment shall be considered as a temporary amendment when it concerns a temporary change in the product specification resulting from the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures by the public authorities or a temporary amendment necessary because of a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions formally recognised by the competent authorities. ### 5. a temporary amendment shall be considered as a standard amendment when it concerns a temporary change in the product specification resulting from the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures by the public authorities or a temporary amendment necessary because of a natural disaster , adverse weather conditions formally recognised by the competent authorities , or exceptional circumstances or emergencies recognised by the member state.


### 6. union amendments shall be approved by the commission. the approval procedure shall follow , mutatis mutandis , the procedure laid down from article 8 to article 22. ### deleted


### 7. applications for union amendments submitted by a third country or by producers in a third country shall contain proof that the requested amendment complies with the laws on the protection of geographical indications in force in that third country. ### 7. applications for union amendments submitted by a third country , by producer groups or , in exceptional and duly justified cases , by an individual producer in a third country shall contain proof that the requested amendment complies with the laws on the protection of geographical indications in force in that third country.


### 7. applications for union amendments submitted by a third country or by producers in a third country shall contain proof that the requested amendment complies with the laws on the protection of geographical indications in force in that third country. ### 7. applications for union amendments submitted by a third country or by producers established in a third country shall contain proof that the requested amendment complies with the laws on the protection of geographical indications in force in that third country.


### 8. if an application for a union amendment to the product specification of a registered geographical indication also includes standard amendments or temporary amendments , the commission shall scrutinise the union amendment only. any standard amendments or temporary amendments shall be deemed as not having been submitted. the scrutiny of such applications shall focus on the proposed union amendments. where appropriate , the commission or the member state concerned may invite the applicant to modify other elements of the product specifications. ### 8. if an application for a union amendment to the product specification of a registered geographical indication also includes standard amendments or temporary amendments , the commission shall scrutinise the union amendment only. any standard amendments or temporary amendments shall be deemed as not having been submitted. where appropriate , the commission or the member state concerned may invite the applicant to modify other elements of the product specifications.


### 8. if an application for a union amendment to the product specification of a registered geographical indication also includes standard amendments or temporary amendments , the commission shall scrutinise the union amendment only. any standard amendments or temporary amendments shall be deemed as not having been submitted. the scrutiny of such applications shall focus on the proposed union amendments. where appropriate , the commission or the member state concerned may invite the applicant to modify other elements of the product specifications. ### 8. if an application for a union amendment to the product specification of a registered geographical indication also includes standard amendments or temporary amendments , the euipo shall examine the union amendment only. any standard amendments or temporary amendments shall be deemed as not having been submitted. the examination of such applications shall focus on the proposed union amendments. where appropriate , the member state concerned or euipo may invite the applicant to modify other elements of the product specifications.


### 9. standard amendments shall be approved by member states or third countries in whose territory the geographical area of the product concerned is located and communicated to the commission. the commission shall make those amendments public. ### 9. standard amendments shall be scrutinised , approved and monitored by member states or third countries in whose territory the geographical area of the product concerned is located and communicated to the commission. the commission shall make those amendments public.


### 9. standard amendments shall be approved by member states or third countries in whose territory the geographical area of the product concerned is located and communicated to the commission. the commission shall make those amendments public. ### 9. standard amendments shall be approved by member states or third countries in whose territory the geographical area of the product concerned is located and communicated to the euipo. the euipo shall make those amendments public.


### 1. the commission may , on its own initiative or on a duly substantiated request by a member state , a third country or any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest , adopt implementing acts to cancel the registration of a geographical indication in the following cases: ### 1. the euipo may , on its own initiative or on a duly substantiated request by a member state , a third country or any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest , decide to cancel the registration of a geographical indication in the following cases:


### where no product has been placed on the market under the geographical indication for at least seven consecutive years. ### where no product has been placed on the market under the geographical indication for at least five consecutive years.


### 2. the commission may also adopt implementing acts cancelling the registration at the request of the producers of the product marketed under the registered name. ### deleted


### 3. the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 53(2). ### deleted


### 5. before adopting the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , the commission shall consult the authorities of the member state , the authorities of the third country or , where possible , the third country producer which had originally applied for the registration of the geographical indication concerned , unless the cancellation is directly requested by those original applicants. ### 5. before deciding to cancel the registration of the geographical indication , the euipo shall consult the authorities of the member state , the authorities of the third country or , where possible , the third country producer which had originally applied for the registration of the geographical indication concerned , unless the cancellation is directly requested by those original applicants.


### 3. paragraph (1) shall also apply to a domain name containing or consisting of the registered geographical indication. ### deleted


### 5. the recognised group of producers or any operator that is entitled to use the protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication shall be entitled to prevent all third parties from bringing goods , in the course of trade , into the union without being released for free circulation there , where such goods , including packaging , come from third countries and are in breach of paragraph (1). ### 5. the recognised group of producers or any producer that is entitled to use the protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication shall be entitled to prevent all third parties from bringing goods , in the course of trade , into the union without being released for free circulation there , where such goods , including packaging , come from third countries and are in breach of paragraph (1).


### 6. geographical indications protected under this regulation shall not become generic in the union. ### 6. geographical indications registered under this regulation shall not become generic in the union.


### article 28 ### deleted


### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules on the use of geographical indications to identify ingredients in processed products referred to in paragraph (1) of this article. ### deleted


### 3. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules for determining the generic status of terms referred to in paragraph (1) of this article. ### deleted


### trade marks ### conflicts between geographical indications and trade marks


### a name shall not be registered as a geographical indication where , in the light of a trade mark's reputation and renown , registration of the name proposed as a geographical indication could mislead the consumer as to the true identity of the product. ### 1. an application for the registration of a trade mark , the use of which would contravene article 27 , shall be rejected if the application for registration of the trade mark is submitted after the date of submission to the euipo of the application for the registration of the geographical indication. where applicable , the euipo shall take account of any priority claimed in this trade mark application.


### a name shall not be registered as a geographical indication where , in the light of a trade mark's reputation and renown , registration of the name proposed as a geographical indication could mislead the consumer as to the true identity of the product. ### a name shall not be registered as a geographical indication where , in the light of a trade mark's reputation and renown , the evidence is sufficient to suggest that registration of the name proposed as a geographical indication could mislead the consumer as to the true identity of the product.


### develop the product specification and manage internal controls that ensure compliance of production steps of the product designated by the geographical indication with the said specification; ### develop the product specification and manage activities to ensure compliance of production steps of the product designated by the geographical indication with the said specification;


### agree sustainability undertakings , whether or not included in the product specification or as a separate initiative , including arrangements for verification of compliance with those undertakings and assuring adequate publicity for them notably in an information system provided by the commission; ### agree sustainability undertakings , whether or not included in the product specification or as a separate initiative;


### article 35 ### deleted


### 2. trade marks registered in breach of paragraph (1) shall be invalidated by euipo and , when applicable , the competent national authorities. ### 2. union trade marks registered in breach of paragraph (1) shall be invalidated by euipo and national trade marks registered in breach of paragraph (1) shall be invalidated by the competent national authorities.


### a symbol identifying protected designations of origin of wine and of agricultural products; and ### a symbol identifying protected designations of origin of agricultural products; and


### a symbol identifying protected geographical indications of wine and of agricultural products and geographical indications of spirit drinks. ### a symbol identifying protected geographical indications of agricultural products and geographical indications of spirit drinks.


### monitoring of the use of geographical indications in the marketplace. ### monitoring of the use of geographical indications in the market , including in electronic commerce.


### 1. member states shall draw up and keep up to date a list of producers of products designated by a geographical indication entered in the union register of geographical indications originating in their territory. ### 1. member states shall draw up and regularly update a list of producers of products designated by a geographical indication entered in the union register of geographical indications originating in their territory.


### 2. producers are responsible for internal controls that ensure compliance with the product specification of products designated by geographical indications before the product is placed on the market. ### 2. producers are responsible for ensuring compliance with the product specification of products designated by geographical indications before the product is placed on the market.


### 3. in addition to internal controls referred to in paragraph 2 , prior to placing on the market a product designated by a geographical indication and originating in the union , third party verification of compliance with the product specification , shall be carried out by: ### 3. in addition to actions to ensure compliance referred to in paragraph 2 , prior to placing on the market a product designated by a geographical indication and originating in the union , third party verification of compliance with the product specification , shall be carried out by:


### 7. the costs of verification of compliance with the product specification may be borne by the operators which are subject to those controls. the member states may also contribute to those costs. ### 7. the costs of verification of compliance with the product specification may be borne by the operators which are subject to those controls. the member states shall also contribute to those costs.


### controls and enforcement of geographical indications in the marketplace ### controls and enforcement of geographical indications in the market


### 2. the enforcement authority shall carry out controls of products designated by geographical indications to ensure conformity with the product specification or the single document or an equivalent to the latter. ### 2. the enforcement authority shall regularly carry out controls of products , based on a risk analysis and on notifications , to ensure conformity with the product specification or the single document or an equivalent to the latter.


### scrutiny of third country geographical indications ### examination of third country geographical indications


### the extent of integration of agricultural factors in the scrutiny process; ### deleted


### quality of assessments; ### deleted


### coherence of assessments of geographical indications from different sources; ### deleted


### 5. for the purposes of paragraph (2) , point (b) , ‘other characteristic’ may include traditional production practices , traditional product attributes and farming practices that protect environmental value including biodiversity , habitats , nationally recognised environmental zones and landscape. ### 5. for the purposes of paragraphs (1) point (b) and (2) , point (b) , ‘other characteristic’ may include traditional production practices , traditional product attributes and farming practices that protect environmental value including biodiversity , habitats , nationally recognised environmental zones and landscape.


### 7. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 concerning restrictions and derogations with regard to the slaughtering of live animals or with regard to the sourcing of raw materials. these restrictions and derogations shall , based on objective criteria , take into account quality or usage and recognised know-how or natural factors. ### deleted


### 5. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation with further details of the eligibility criteria laid down in this article. ### 5. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation with details to clarify the eligibility criteria laid down in this article.


### 1. member states shall keep the commission informed of any national administrative or judicial proceedings that may affect the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed. in such a case , member states may request the commission to suspend the examination procedure for a period of 12 months which can be renewed. ### 1. member states shall keep the commission informed of any national administrative or judicial proceedings that may affect the registration of a traditional speciality guaranteed. in such a case , member states may make a reasoned request to the commission to suspend the examination procedure for a period of 12 months which can be renewed.


### 2. the member state shall inform the commission without delay if the application to the commission has been invalidated at national level by an immediately applicable but not final judicial decision. in this case , the commission shall be exempted from the obligation to meet the deadline to perform the scrutiny referred to in article 60(2) and to inform the applicant of the reasons for the delay. ### 2. the member state shall inform the commission without delay if the application to the commission has been invalidated at national level by an immediately applicable but not necessarily final judicial decision. in this case , the commission shall be exempted from the obligation to meet the deadline to perform the scrutiny referred to in article 60(2) and must inform the applicant of the reasons for the delay.


### 3. an opposition shall claim that the application could infringe the conditions laid down in this chapter and give reasons. an opposition that does not contain the said claim shall be void. ### 3. an opposition shall claim that the application could infringe the conditions laid down in this chapter and give pertinent and adequate reasons. an opposition that does not contain the said claim shall be void.


### gives duly substantiated reasons for the incompatibility of the proposed registration with the provisions of this chapter; or ### gives duly substantiated and pertinent reasons for the incompatibility of the proposed registration with the provisions of this chapter; or


### where compliance with the product specification is not ensured; ### where the product specification is not complied with;


### 4. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 laying down additional rules to further detail the protection of traditional specialities guaranteed. ### 4. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 laying down additional rules to detail the protection of traditional specialities guaranteed.


### (4) the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 laying down additional rules to further detail the protection of traditional specialities guaranteed. ### (4) the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 laying down additional rules to detail the protection of traditional specialities guaranteed.


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### (3) articles 95 to 99 , articles 101 to 106 and article 107 are deleted. ### deleted


### (1) the european green deal22included the design of a fair , healthy and environmentally-friendly food system (“farm to fork”) among the policies to transform the union's economy for a sustainable future. ### (1) the european green deal22 included the design of a fair , sustainable , healthier and more environmentally-friendly food system accessible to all ('farm to fork') among the policies to transform the union's economy for a sustainable future.


### (6) the protection of natural persons in relation to the processing of personal data is a fundamental right. regulation (eu) 2018/1725 of the european parliament and of the council23provides rules on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. the roles of the commission and of the member states in relation to the processing of personal data in the procedures they are competent for need to be clearly defined in order to ensure a high level of protection. processing of personal data is lawful when it is necessary for the performance of tasks carried out in the public interests. procedures for registration , amendment or cancellation of geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed carried out in the framework of this regulation , regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 of the european parliament and of the council24and regulation (eu) 2019/787 of the european parliament and of the council25should be properly carried out. processing references concerning applicants in a registration , amendment or cancellation procedure , opponents , beneficiaries of transitional periods and bodies and natural persons delegated for certain official control tasks , in the context of the procedures of registration , amendment or cancellation of geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed , is necessary for the correct management of these procedures. in addition , those procedures have a public nature. transparency is necessary to allow fair competition between the operators and to publicly identify the private and public economic interests linked to these procedures. with a view to minimising the exposure of personal data , the documents to be submitted in the course of the relevant procedures should as far as possible avoid requirements for submission of personal data. nonetheless , the commission and the member states may need to process information that contain personal data , such as personal names and contact details. within this framework , for reasons of public interest and in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1725 , the commission and the member states should be allowed to process such personal data and to disclose or make it public when this is needed to identify applicants in a registration , amendment or cancellation procedure , opponents in an opposition procedure , beneficiaries of a transitional period granted to derogate to the protection of a registered name and bodies delegated to carry out the verification on compliance with product specification. ### (6) the protection of natural persons in relation to the processing of personal data is a fundamental right. regulation (eu) 2018/1725 of the european parliament and of the council23 provides rules on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data. the roles of the commission and of the member states in relation to the processing of personal data in the procedures they are competent for need to be clearly defined in order to ensure a high level of protection on the basis of this regulation. processing of personal data is lawful when it is necessary for the performance of tasks carried out solely in pursuit of public interests. procedures for registration , amendment or cancellation of geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed carried out in the framework of this regulation , regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 of the european parliament and of the council24 and regulation (eu) 2019/787 of the european parliament and of the council25 should be properly carried out. processing references concerning applicants in a registration , amendment or cancellation procedure , opponents , beneficiaries of transitional periods and bodies and natural persons delegated for certain official control tasks , in the context of the procedures of registration , amendment or cancellation of geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed , is necessary for the correct management of these procedures. in addition , those procedures have a public nature. transparency is necessary to allow fair competition between the operators and to publicly identify the private and public economic interests linked to these procedures , while respecting the european rules in force concerning the protection of know-how and trade secrets. with a view to minimising the exposure of personal data , the documents to be submitted in the course of the relevant procedures should as far as possible avoid requirements for submission of personal data. nonetheless , the commission and the member states may need to process information that contain personal data , such as personal names and contact details. within this framework , for reasons of public interest and in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1725 , the commission and the member states should be allowed to process such personal data and to disclose or make it public when this is needed to identify applicants in a registration , amendment or cancellation procedure , opponents in an opposition procedure , beneficiaries of a transitional period granted to derogate to the protection of a registered name and bodies delegated to carry out the verification on compliance with product specification.


### (13) to ensure coherent decision-making as regards applications for protection and judicial challenges against them , submitted in the national procedure , the commission should be informed in a timely and regular manner when procedures are launched before national courts or other bodies concerning an application for registration forwarded by the member state to the commission and of their final results. for the same reason , where a member state considers that a national decision on which the application for protection is based is likely to be invalidated as a result of national judicial proceedings , it should inform the commission of that assessment. if the member state requests the suspension of the scrutiny of an application at union level , the commission should be exempted from the obligation to meet the deadline for scrutiny established therein. in order to protect the applicant from vexatious legal actions and to preserve the applicant’s right to secure the protection of a name within a reasonable time , the exemption should be limited to cases in which the application for registration has been invalidated at national level by an immediately applicable but not final judicial decision or in which the member state considers that the action to challenge the validity of the application is based on valid grounds. ### (13) to ensure coherent and efficient decision-making as regards applications for protection and judicial challenges against them , submitted in the national procedure , the commission should be informed in a prompt and regular manner when procedures are launched before national courts or other competent bodies concerning an application for registration forwarded by the member state to the commission , and of their final results. for the same reason , where a member state has reason to believe that a national decision on which the application for protection is based is likely to be invalidated as a result of national judicial proceedings , it should inform the commission of that assessment , duly justifying this. if the member state requests the suspension of the scrutiny of an application at union level , the commission should be exempted from the obligation to meet the deadline for scrutiny established therein. in order to protect the applicant from vexatious legal actions and to preserve the applicant’s right to secure the protection of a name within a reasonable time , the exemption should be limited to cases in which the application for registration has been invalidated at national level by an immediately applicable but not necessarily final judicial decision or in which the member state has reason to believe that the action to challenge the validity of the application is based on valid grounds.


### (13) to ensure coherent decision-making as regards applications for protection and judicial challenges against them , submitted in the national procedure , the commission should be informed in a timely and regular manner when procedures are launched before national courts or other bodies concerning an application for registration forwarded by the member state to the commission and of their final results. for the same reason , where a member state considers that a national decision on which the application for protection is based is likely to be invalidated as a result of national judicial proceedings , it should inform the commission of that assessment. if the member state requests the suspension of the scrutiny of an application at union level , the commission should be exempted from the obligation to meet the deadline for scrutiny established therein. in order to protect the applicant from vexatious legal actions and to preserve the applicant’s right to secure the protection of a name within a reasonable time , the exemption should be limited to cases in which the application for registration has been invalidated at national level by an immediately applicable but not final judicial decision or in which the member state considers that the action to challenge the validity of the application is based on valid grounds. ### (13) to ensure coherent decision-making as regards applications for protection and judicial challenges against them , submitted in the national procedure , the euipo should be informed in a timely and regular manner when procedures are launched before national courts or other bodies concerning an application for registration forwarded by the member state to the euipo and of their final results. for the same reason , where a member state considers that a national decision on which the application for protection is based is likely to be invalidated as a result of national judicial proceedings , it should inform the euipo of that assessment. if the member state requests the suspension of the scrutiny of an application at union level , the euipo should be exempted from the obligation to meet the deadline for scrutiny established therein. in order to protect the applicant from vexatious legal actions and to preserve the applicant’s right to secure the protection of a name within a reasonable time , the exemption should be limited to cases in which the application for registration has been invalidated at national level by an immediately applicable but not final judicial decision or in which the member state considers that the action to challenge the validity of the application is based on valid grounds.


### (26) the relationship between trademarks and geographical indications should be clarified in relation to criteria for the rejection of trademark applications , the invalidation of trademarks and the coexistence between trademarks and geographical indications. ### (26) the relationship between trademarks and geographical indications should be clarified and made more transparent in relation to criteria for the rejection of trademark applications , the invalidation of trademarks and the coexistence between trademarks and geographical indications.


### (32) in order to ensure that they are impartial and effective , the competent authorities designated to perform the verification of the compliance with the product specification should meet a number of operational criteria. provisions on delegating some competences of performing specific control tasks to product certification bodies should be envisaged to facilitate the task of the control authorities and make the system more effective. ### (32) in order to ensure that they are impartial and effective , the competent authorities designated to perform the verification of the compliance with the product specification should meet a number of operational criteria. the authorities should have at their disposal sufficient qualified staff and resources in order to efficiently carry out their functions. provisions on delegating some competences of performing specific control tasks to product certification bodies should be envisaged to facilitate the task of the control authorities and make the system more effective.


### (35) enforcement of geographical indications in the marketplace is important to prevent fraudulent and deceptive practices thus ensuring that producers are properly rewarded for the added value of their products bearing a geographical indication and that illegal users of those geographical indications are prevented from selling their products. controls should be carried out based on risk assessment or notifications from operators , and appropriate administrative and judicial steps should be taken to prevent or stop the use of names on products or services that contravene the protected geographical indications. ### (35) enforcement of geographical indications in the marketplace is important to prevent fraudulent and deceptive practices and the effective combating of counterfeiting , thus ensuring that producers are properly rewarded for the added value of their products bearing a geographical indication and that illegal users of those geographical indications are prevented from selling their products. controls should be carried out based on risk assessment or notifications from operators , and appropriate , effective and proportional administrative and judicial steps should be taken to prevent or stop the use of names on products or services that fail to respect , or contravene , the protected geographical indications.


### (35) enforcement of geographical indications in the marketplace is important to prevent fraudulent and deceptive practices thus ensuring that producers are properly rewarded for the added value of their products bearing a geographical indication and that illegal users of those geographical indications are prevented from selling their products. controls should be carried out based on risk assessment or notifications from operators , and appropriate administrative and judicial steps should be taken to prevent or stop the use of names on products or services that contravene the protected geographical indications. ### (35) enforcement of geographical indications in the market is important to prevent fraudulent and deceptive practices thus ensuring that producers are properly rewarded for the added value of their products bearing a geographical indication and that illegal users of those geographical indications are prevented from selling their products. controls should be carried out based on risk assessment or notifications from operators , and appropriate administrative and judicial steps should be taken to prevent or stop the use of names on products or services that contravene the protected geographical indications.


### (44) the specific objective of the scheme for traditional specialities guaranteed is to help the producers of traditional products to communicate to consumers the value-adding attributes of their product. in order to avoid creating unfair conditions of competition , any producer , including a producer from a third country , should be able to use a registered name of a traditional speciality guaranteed , provided that the product concerned complies with the requirements of the relevant specification and the producer is covered by a system of controls. ### (44) the specific objective of the scheme for traditional specialities guaranteed is to help the producers of traditional products to communicate to consumers the value-adding attributes of their product. in order to avoid creating imbalances on the internal market or unfair conditions of competition , any producer , including a producer from a third country , should be able to use a registered name of a traditional speciality guaranteed , provided that the product concerned complies with the requirements of the relevant specification and the producer is covered by a system of controls.


### (47) to ensure transparency , the traditional specialities guaranteed should be entered in the register. ### (47) to ensure transparency , the traditional specialities guaranteed should be entered in the single register provided for in this regulation.


### (50) in order not to mislead the consumers , registered traditional specialities guaranteed should be protected against any misuse or imitation , including as regards products used as ingredients , or against any other practice liable to mislead the consumer. pursuing the same objective , rules should be laid down for specific uses of traditional specialities guaranteed , notably as regards the use of terms that are generic in the union , labelling which contains or comprises the denomination of a plant variety or animal breed and trade marks. ### (50) in order not to mislead consumers and to provide them with accurate information , the registered traditional specialities guaranteed should be protected against any misuse , imitation or counterfeiting , including as regards products used as ingredients , or against any other practice liable to mislead consumers and which may distort the information provided to them. pursuing the same objective , rules should be laid down for specific uses of traditional specialities guaranteed , notably as regards the use of terms that are generic in the union , labelling which contains or comprises the denomination of a plant variety or animal breed and trade marks.


### (55) provisions concerning geographical indications in regulations (eu) no 1308/2013 , concerning the wine sector , and (eu) 2019/787 , concerning the spirit drinks sector , need to be amended in order to align them to the common rules on registration , amendment , opposition , cancellation , protection and controls of the geographical indications set out in this regulation. in particular for wine , additional changes are needed to the definition of protected geographical indications in line with the trade related agreement on intellectual property. for reasons of consistency with this regulation , the provision on the tasks of the euipo laid down in regulation (eu) 2017/1001 of the european parliament and of the council33should also be amended. ### deleted


### ‘traditional’ and ‘tradition’ , associated with a product originating in a geographical area , means proven historical usage by producers in a community for a period that allows transmission between generations; this period is to be at least 30 years and the said usage may embrace modifications necessitated by changing hygiene and safety practices; ### ‘traditional’ , associated with a product originating in a geographical area , means proven historical usage , in terms of naming , by producers in a community for a period that allows transmission between generations; this period is to be at least 30 years and the said usage may embrace modifications necessitated by changing hygiene and safety practices;


### ‘production step’ means any stage of production , processing , preparation or ageing , up to the point where the product is in a form to be placed on the internal market; ### ‘production step’ means each stage of production , processing , preparation or ageing , performed up to the point where the product meets all the necessary requirements for placing on the market;


### (ii) a common term descriptive of types of products , product attributes or other terms that do not refer to specific product; ### deleted


### 1. the commission and the member states shall process and make public the personal data received in the course of the procedures for registration , approval of amendments , cancellation , opposition , granting of transitional period and control pursuant to this regulation , regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 and regulation (eu) 2019/787 , in accordance with regulations (eu) 2018/1725 and (eu) 2016/679. ### 1. the commission and the member states shall process and make public the personal data received in the course of the procedures for registration , approval of amendments , cancellation , opposition , granting of transitional period and control pursuant to this regulation , regulation (eu) 2019/787 , in accordance with regulations (eu) 2018/1725 and (eu) 2016/679.


### a. whereas the 6th summit of the eu and the au in 2022 led to an agreement on ‘a joint vision for 2030’ , to drive our common priorities , shared values and international law , by preserving together our interests and common public goods , the security and prosperity of our citizens , the protection of human rights for all , gender equality and women’s empowerment in all spheres of life; whereas both unions recognised the importance of food security and nutrition; ### a. whereas the 6th summit of the eu and the au in 2022 led to an agreement on ‘a joint vision for 2030’ , a new mutually-beneficial joint strategy which reflects the interests of both sides and strengthens the ties between the two continents and will allow for closer cooperation on issues of mutual convergences in the area of trade , development , security , and good governance , while creating a partnership of equals; whereas both unions recognised the importance of food security and nutrition;


### b. whereas achieving the sdgs by 2030 must become the benchmark of success of eu-africa cooperation , including trade and investment relations; ### b. whereas achieving the sdgs by 2030 must become the benchmark of success of eu-africa cooperation , including the contribution of trade and investment relations to combat poverty in the long term;


### c. whereas the eu trade policy review acknowledges the strategic importance of deepening active and fair engagement with the african continent and african states; ### c. whereas the eu trade policy review acknowledges the strategic importance of deepening trade relations with the african continent and african states by proposing several strands of action to strengthen trade and economic links between the two continents;


### d. whereas the eu is one of the most important trading partners for africa; whereas in 2020 over 61 % of goods imported to the eu from africa were primary goods and almost 70 % of goods exported from the eu to africa were manufactured goods; ### d. whereas the eu and its member states constitute africa’s biggest partner on all counts in terms of trade , investment , official development assistance (oda) , humanitarian assistance and security; whereas , the positive effects of the eu trade tools towards africa , such as the gsp and aid for trade , are significant; whereas in 2020 , over 61% of goods imported to the eu from africa were primary goods and almost 70 % of goods exported from the eu to africa were manufactured goods;


### e. whereas strengthening the intra-continental trade in africa is essential for its economic development; whereas the entry into force of the african continental free trade area (afcfta) gives new momentum to pan-african trade and investment opportunities; ### e. whereas strengthening the intra-continental trade in africa is essential for its economic development; whereas the african and european private sector have a shared interest in its successful and effective implementation , notably with regards to the economic growth and job opportunities it is expected to create; whereas the entry into force of the african continental free trade area (afcfta) , as the flagship project of the first-ten-year implementation plan (2014-2023) under the african union’s agenda 2063 , gives new momentum to pan-african trade and investment opportunities and will increase euro-african connectivity;


### f. whereas afcfta will become the world’s largest free-trade area in terms of participating countries – a market of 1.2 billion people , with a combined gdp of usd 3 trillion , which is expected to more than double by 2050; ### f. whereas afcfta will become the world’s largest free-trade area in terms of participating countries – a market of 1.2 billion people , including a fast-growing middle class , with a combined gdp of usd 3 trillion , which is expected to more than double by 2050 and to eliminate tariffs on 90 percent of product lines on the continent; in this context , africa´s gdp could increase by one percent , total employment by1.2 percent per year and intra-african trade by 33 percent; whereas the creation of the afcfta represents a major opportunity for the ue but will also depend in large part on its ability to mobilize investments and to foster trade exchanges and corporate presence in the africa;


### h. whereas africa is a continent of hope and opportunity and perceived as such by a growing number of its young population; ### h. whereas africa is a continent of hope and opportunity and perceived as such by a growing number of its young population; whereas africa is the youngest continent in the world with a median age of 19.8 years and 60 percent of the population under age 25; whereas by 2050 , the population of africa will have doubled , from some 1.2billion people to some 2.4 billion and that , by the same year , 50% of the global population less than 25 years old will be in africa;


### i. whereas climate change and environmental degradation are existential threats to africa , the eu and the entire world , and require joint responsiveness and substantive investments in sustainable and inclusive economic development and provision of access to public goods; ### i. whereas climate change and environmental degradation are existential threats to africa , the eu and the entire world; whereas the eu-africa trade relations play a crucial role to address the climate transition and foster common efforts towards achieving long term sustainable growth and development , notably through the promotion of sustainable supply chains and trade diversification in the transition to a low-carbon economy;


### k. whereas the covid-19 pandemic and its economic consequences set back growth across africa in 2020 , may have thrown an additional 30 million people into poverty and exacerbated the prevalence of child labour; whereas the eu and the au have committed to supporting the full-fledged african health sovereignty , in order for the continent to respond to future public health emergencies , and to supporting , to this end , a common agenda for manufacturing vaccines , medicines , diagnostics , therapeutics and health products in africa , including investment in production capacities , voluntary technology transfers as well as strengthening of the regulatory framework to enable equitable access to vaccines , diagnostics and therapeutics; ### k. whereas the covid-19 pandemic and its economic consequences set back growth across africa in 2020 , may have thrown an additional 30 million people into poverty and exacerbated the prevalence of child labour; whereas the eu and the au have committed to supporting the african health system and capacities , in order for the continent to respond to future public health emergencies , and to supporting , to this end , a common agenda for manufacturing vaccines , medicines , diagnostics , therapeutics and health products in africa , including investment in production capacities , voluntary technology transfers as well as strengthening of the regulatory framework to enable equitable access to vaccines , diagnostics and therapeutics;


### o. whereas eu-africa trade in agricultural products needs to be revised; ### o. whereas respecting fair conditions on the eu-africa trade in agricultural products should be the baseline for european exports and imports of food and other agricultural products , as well as the need to ensure that agricultural exports do no contradict the goal to establish a more resilient food sector in africa;


### p. whereas the au’s digital transformation strategy for africa (2020-2030) envisions a secured digital single market for africa by 2030; ### p. whereas the au’s digital transformation strategy for africa (2020-2030) envisions a secured digital single market for africa by 2030 and the digital economy in africa offers prospects for increased job creation , particularly for smes , which account for an estimated 80 percent of jobs across the continent and are the backbone of the african economy;


### 1. affirms that eu-africa trade and investment relations form part of our joint endeavour to achieve the un sdgs by 2030 and the objectives of the paris agreement; stresses that the modernisation of eu-au trade and investment relations must adhere to the principle of policy coherence for development and contribute to the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic by means of the green and digital transformation of the economies in both the eu and the au , as well as among our global trading partners; ### 1. affirms that eu-africa trade and investment relations bring enormous benefits in terms of stimulating economic growth , regional integration , poverty reduction and job creation; underlines that geographical proximity and long historical and cultural ties are increasingly reinforced by growing trade exchanges; in this respect , the eu should invest more efforts in taking the partnership beyond the traditional "donor-recipient" relationship; additionally , the eu and africa should continue to work together in favour of common objectives and shared interests , including the realisation of unsdgs by 2030 and the objectives of the paris agreement; stresses that the modernisation of eu-au trade and investment relations must adhere to the principle of policy coherence for development and contribute to the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic by means of the green and digital transformation of the economies in both the eu and the au , as well as among our global trading partners;


### 1. welcomes the positive shift in eu-africa relations towards a partnership on an equal footing , allowing both sides to pursue their own interests but also to identify common areas of cooperation; stresses that free , fair and sustainable trade facilitates inclusive economic growth and sustainable development and contributes to poverty reduction; highlights , in this regard , the importance of the new partnership agreement between the eu and the members of the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states , the upcoming summit between the african union and the eu , and innovative initiatives such as the eu multi-stakeholder dialogue for sustainable cocoa; ### 1. welcomes the positive shift in eu-africa relations towards a partnership on an equal footing , based on reciprocity and mutual benefit , exceeding a donor-recipient relationship , allowing both sides to pursue their own interests but also to identify common areas of cooperation; stresses that free , fair and sustainable trade facilitates inclusive economic growth and sustainable development and contributes to poverty reduction; highlights , in this regard , the importance of the new partnership agreement between the eu and the members of the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states , the upcoming summit between the african union and the eu , and innovative initiatives such as the eu multi-stakeholder dialogue for sustainable cocoa;


### 2. calls on the eu to actively support the new african continental free trade area (afcfta) ,which presents a major opportunity for african countries to boost inclusive growth , enable sustainable development , reduce poverty and improve living standards; notes that the afcfta paves the way for a fundamental transformation of the continent’s development prospects; ### 2. calls on the eu to actively support the new african continental free trade area (afcfta) ,which presents a major opportunity for african countries to boost inclusive growth , enable sustainable development , reduce poverty and improve living standards; notes that the afcfta paves the way for a fundamental transformation of the continent’s development prospects and highlights the eu's unique role in offering assistance , given its own experience in developing the world's most advanced example of a regional trading bloc;


### 2. points out that most african countries , in particular ldcs (least developed countries) and african signatories to epas (economic partnership agreements) , enjoy duty-free and quota-free access to eu markets; ### 2. points out that most african countries , in particular ldcs (least developed countries) that are eba (everything but arms) beneficiaries under the eu's generalised scheme of preferences (gsp) and african signatories to epas (economic partnership agreements) , enjoy duty-free and quota-free access to eu markets;


### 2. points out that most african countries , in particular ldcs (least developed countries) and african signatories to epas (economic partnership agreements) , enjoy duty-free and quota-free access to eu markets; ### 2. points out that most african countries , in particular ldcs (least developed countries) and african signatories to epas (economic partnership agreements) , enjoy duty-free and quota-free access to eu markets; draws attention , in this context , to the need for the eu to ensure that any unfair or anti-competitive practices on the internal market are averted , and especially those arising from the import of agri-food products;


### 3. underlines that the eu needs an entirely new foundation for its economic partnership with africa , on equal grounds and based on mutual respect and understanding; ### 3. believes that the summit set the path for a renewed economic partnership with africa , on equal grounds and based on mutual respect and understanding , and is a unique opportunity to revive trade relations between both continents;


### 3. emphasises that economic partnership agreements need to support the various regional trade communities in africa and the further development of the afcfta , contribute to the building of resilient and sustainable regional value chains , and help to boost and diversify intra-african trade; calls for chapters ensuring consistency with development needs and policies and the un sustainable development goals to always be included and implemented; ### 3. emphasises that economic partnership agreements need to support the various regional trade communities in africa and the further development of the afcfta , contribute to the building of resilient and sustainable regional value chains , and help to boost and diversify intra-african trade; welcomes the eu's existing "stepping stone" agreements made with ghana and côte d'ivoire , as well as the launch of a strategic dialogue with kenya that aims to implement elements of the concluded epa bilaterally where progress as a whole is stalled; calls on the eu to pursue this process with other states where possible; calls for chapters ensuring consistency with development needs and policies and the un sustainable development goals to always be included and implemented;


### 3. emphasises that economic partnership agreements need to support the various regional trade communities in africa and the further development of the afcfta , contribute to the building of resilient and sustainable regional value chains , and help to boost and diversify intra-african trade; calls for chapters ensuring consistency with development needs and policies and the un sustainable development goals to always be included and implemented; ### 3. emphasises that economic partnership agreements need to support the various regional trade communities in africa and the further development of the afcfta , contribute to the building of resilient and sustainable regional value chains , and help to boost and diversify intra-african trade; calls for chapters ensuring consistency with development needs and policies and the un sustainable development goals to always be included and implemented , taking into account in particular climate change (and the need for climate change mitigation measures) , desertification/deforestation and biodiversity; stresses the opportunities that different trade agreements represent from a sustainable development perspective;


### 4. supports the objectives of afcfta; stresses that indicators in measuring economic success should be diversified beyond gdp growth; ### 4. supports the objectives of afcfta notably the aim to create a single market for goods , services , facilitated by movement of persons in order to deepen the economic integration of the african continent; stresses that indicators in measuring economic success should be improved and diversified beyond gdp growth;


### 4. welcomes the reform of the generalised scheme of preferences as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes , in particular , the aim to facilitate increased economic growth and job creation in developing countries on the african continent; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts by african partners to establish viable economic structures. ### 4. welcomes the reform of the generalised scheme of preferences as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights , in order to meet today’s challenges , shortcomings and ambitions; welcomes , in particular , the aim to facilitate increased economic growth and job creation in developing countries on the african continent; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts by african partners to establish viable economic structures , for example in the agricultural sector;


### 4. welcomes the reform of the generalised scheme of preferences as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes , in particular , the aim to facilitate increased economic growth and job creation in developing countries on the african continent; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts by african partners to establish viable economic structures. ### 4. welcomes the reform of the generalised scheme of preferences as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes , in particular , the aim to facilitate export diversification , increased economic growth and job creation in developing countries on the african continent; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts by african partners to establish viable economic structures


### 4. underlines the need for sustainable and innovative policies that enable african states to ‘leapfrog’ older and more polluting technologies with the goal of an ecological and social transition to sustainable agri-food practices; ### 4. underlines the need for sustainable and innovative political measures that encourage african states to ‘leapfrog’ older and more polluting technologies with the goal of an ecological and social transition to sustainable agri-food practices; calls on the commission , in this regard , to ensure a just transition towards compliance in african states with the commitments on environmental , labour and climate standards and on maintaining high safety and quality standards , but without this impacting on eu-africa trade operations;


### 4. underlines the need for sustainable and innovative policies that enable african states to ‘leapfrog’ older and more polluting technologies with the goal of an ecological and social transition to sustainable agri-food practices; ### 4. underlines the need for sustainable and innovative policies that enable african states to ‘leapfrog’ older and more polluting technologies with the goal of an ecological and social transition to sustainable agri-food practices; points out , further , that the african continent faces the challenge of increasing farm yields and productivity , along with the proportion of expenditure on capital goods , to speed up the process of food production and processing;


### 5. calls on the commission to facilitate the development of regional value chains and better regional infrastructures in africa; ### 5. calls on the commission to facilitate the development of regional value chains and better regional infrastructures in africa; specially , points out the need to significantly invest in the transport infrastructure , connectivity and digitalisation to facilitate intra-african trade; in this sense , notes that removing barriers to intra-african trade can facilitate the growth of regional value chains , which can facilitate means for african companies , and in particular smes , to internationalise;


### 5. believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs); ### 5. stresses that the partner-like eu-africa relationship must be stepped up; believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs);


### 5. stresses that the eu-africa relationship must move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs); ### 5. stresses that the eu-africa relationship must move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs); points out , in this connection , that africa is the continent where hunger is growing the most , with 21% of the population going hungry , according to unhcr figures , and stresses that africa is a long way from achieving the goal of zero hunger (sdg 2) by 2030;


### 6. calls on the commission to assist and create conditions for african countries to integrate into the world economy , not only as the source countries of primary commodities , but as exporters of intermediate and final products , while maintaining policy space for the safeguarding of infant industries; ### 6. calls on the commission to assist and create conditions for african countries to integrate into the world economy , not only as the source countries of primary commodities , but as exporters of intermediate and final products , while maintaining policy space for the safeguarding of infant industries; highlights , in this context , the opportunity it represents for both continents developing and investing on emerging markets , in particular in the manufacturing sector; further stresses the importance of strengthening linkages between european and african operators in this regard to help creating value and raising standards and therefore improve competitiveness;


### 7. notes that the future of the international trading system depends on the revitalising of the wto and finalising the doha round , on which african countries have placed their hopes; ### 7. notes that the future of the international trading system depends on the revitalising of the wto and finalising the doha round , on which african countries have placed their hopes; emphasises that the reform and modernisation of the wto and the wto rulebook is an important area for cooperation between eu and african union , since both are strongly committed to a rules-based multilateral trading system , and that a stronger cooperation on the multilateral trade agenda will greatly contribute to addressing the current global threats and challenges , including growing protectionism worldwide and the “weaponisation” of trade;


### 7. advocates for stronger policy coherence at eu level in the context of agri-food trade , given the global implications of the common agricultural policy and agricultural trade for the sgds; ### 7. advocates for stronger policy coherence at eu level in the context of agri-food trade and the sgds;


### 7. advocates for stronger policy coherence at eu level in the context of agri-food trade , given the global implications of the common agricultural policy and agricultural trade on the sgds; ### 7. advocates for stronger policy coherence at eu level in the context of the common agricultural policy and agri-food trade , in view of the achievement of the sdgs;


### 9. stresses that the renewed eu-africa relationship should have at its heart the best shared interests of both continents and should not become subject to geopolitical rivalry; ### deleted


### 10. calls for a greener and more sustainable post-pandemic world to be built back , which necessitates investing more in game-changing enterprises that have integrated social , environmental and health objectives into their business models; ### 10. notes the impact of the covid-19 on supply chains; insists on the importance of building more resilient supply chains in the post-pandemic world by reinforcing strategic autonomy , identifying dependencies , better addressing vulnerabilities and supply disruptions , diversifying production and investing more in game-changing enterprises that have integrated social , environmental and health objectives into their business models;


### 10. calls for a greener and more sustainable post-pandemic world to be built back , which necessitates investing more in game-changing enterprises that have integrated social , environmental and health objectives into their business models; ### 10. notes the impact of the covid-19 on supply chains; insist on the importance of building more resilient supply chains in the post-pandemic world by negotiating , ratifying and implementing more free trade agreements.


### 11. calls on the commission to foster investment in the african continent through innovative financial instruments to increase capital flows and reduce risks; ### 11. calls on the commission to foster investment in the african continent through innovative financial instruments to increase capital flows , reduce risks and helping to strengthen competitiveness for eu exports investments; to achieve those objectives , cooperation between the european investmentbank (eib) and the european bank for reconstruction and development (ebrd) , together with development finance institutions (dfis) in a "team europe"approach is essential , with an adequate policy steer from the commission , in order to boost the investment opportunities in africa particularly by providing more risk capital and guarantees aimed to facilitate large scale investments while maintaining eu support for smaller scale local projects; in this sense ,welcomes the european fund for sustainable development plus (efsd+) which allows dfis to take more risk in their investment programs;


### 12. urges the commission to prepare an effective and easily accessible microcredit scheme; ### 12. urges the commission to prepare an effective and easily accessible microcredit scheme; in this sense , also urges the european investment bank (eib) , as the lending arm of the european union , to strengthen its capacities to support private sector development in africa and , in this regard , calls on the eib to dedicate more funds to african micro , small and medium enterprises (msmes) through the efsd+ blended budget; also underlines , in this context , the high potential of public-private partnership and microfinancing to further empower smes and local farmers;


### 13. calls for the eu to reinforce its support to the african countries and the au on combating illicit financial flows and tax evasion by multinational companies; ### 13. calls for the eu to reinforce its support to the african countries and the au on combating illicit financial flows and tax evasion by companies;


### 14. stresses that least developed countries (ldcs) have an interest in and are strong supporters of rules-based multilateral trading systems; is aware of the fact that special and differentiated treatment is a founding principle of the wto; ### 14. stresses that least developed countries (ldcs) have an interest in and are strong supporters of rules-based multilateral trading systems and their integration into the international trading system should also be improved; is aware of the fact that special and differentiated treatment is a founding principle of the wto;


### 16. stresses that the trade partnership between the eu and africa must prioritise quality nutrition self-sufficiency; ### 16. stresses that the trade partnership between the eu and africa must prioritise quality nutrition and food security by boosting safe , resilient and sustainable agri-food systems in order to increase the efforts to reach the sustainable development goal of ‘zero hungerin 2030’;


### 17. reiterates that the different epas should contribute to developing intra-african integration and to the development of a fair and sustainable trade model; ### 17. reiterates that the different epas serve as building blocks for the african continental free trade area and are key instruments to boost economic relations between africa and the eu , promote long-term sustainable development , improve regional integration and reduce poverty ; to fully play this role and be conducive to the integration of european and african value chains , the epas should be implemented and modernised to include provisions that support cross-border value chains , including deeper disciplines , such as services trade , investment , intellectual property rights or competition , which may enable business environment to give assurances to economic operators and investors;


### 20. appreciates the initiative by the council and the commission to organise the first africa-europe week , which was held in february 2022 in brussels; ### 20. appreciates the initiative by the council and the commission to organise the first africa-europe week , which was held in february 2022 in brussels and underscores the importance of promoting ahead of coming initiatives greater cooperation between all stakeholders , including business organisations;


### 21. notes that transport networks are critical enablers of trade and prosperous economies; stresses the need to better connect african rural and urban areas; ### 21. notes that transport networks are critical enablers of trade and prosperous economies; stresses the need to better connect african rural and urban areas; notes , in particular , that a crucial challenge in the context of food insecurity is the lack of proper transportation networks and due to that , farmers are frequently restrained from delivering agricultural products over certain distances; encourages further eu engagement to facilitate market access for farmers;