### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met: ### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:


### the air quality plan referred to in point (a) outlines how the public and , in particular , sensitive population and vulnerable groups will be informed about the consequences of the postponement for human health and the environment; ### deleted


### where , in given zones the levels of pollutants in ambient air exceed any limit value , laid down in section 1 of annex i , , member states shall establish air quality plans for those zones as soon as possible and no later than 2 years after the calendar year during which that exceedance of any limit value was recorded. those air quality plans shall set out appropriate measures to achieve the concerned limit value and to keep the exceedance period as short as possible , and in any case no longer than 3 years from the end of the calendar year in which the first exceedance was reported . ### where , in given zones the levels of pollutants in ambient air exceed any limit value , laid down in section 1 of annex i , , member states shall establish air quality plans for those zones as soon as possible and no later than 1 years after the calendar year during which that exceedance of any limit value was recorded. those air quality plans shall set out appropriate measures to achieve the concerned limit value and to keep the exceedance period as short as possible , and in any case no longer than 2 years from the end of the calendar year in which the first exceedance was reported .


### where exceedances of any limit values persist during the third calendar year after the establishment of the air quality plan , member states shall update the air quality plan and the measures therein , and take additional and more effective measures , in the subsequent calendar year to keep the exceedance period as short as possible. ### where exceedances of any limit values persist during the second calendar year after the establishment of the air quality plan , commission shall draft recommendations and member states shall update the air quality plan in accordance with those recommendations and the measures therein , and take additional and more effective measures , in the subsequent calendar year to keep the exceedance period as short as possible.


### where from [insert year 2 years after entry into force of this directive] , until 31 december 2029 in a zone or nuts 1 territorial unit , the levels of pollutants are above any limit value to be attained by 1 january 2030 as laid down in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , member states shall establish an air quality plan for the concerned pollutant as soon as possible and no later than 2 years after the calendar year during which the exceedance of the was recorded to attain the respective limit values or ozone target value by the expiration of the attainment deadline. ### where from [insert year 2 years after entry into force of this directive] , until 31 december 2034 in a zone or nuts 1 territorial unit , the levels of pollutants are above any limit value to be attained by 1 january 2035 as laid down in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , member states shall establish an air quality plan for the concerned pollutant as soon as possible and no later than 2 years after the calendar year during which the exceedance of the was recorded to attain the respective limit values or ozone target value by the expiration of the attainment deadline.


### the member states concerned shall cooperate to identify the sources of air pollution and the measures to be taken to address those sources , and draw up joint activities , such as the preparation of joint or coordinated air quality plans pursuant to article 19 , in order to remove such exceedances . ### the member states concerned shall cooperate with the other member state and the european transboundary coordinator to identify the sources of air pollution and the measures to be taken to address those sources , and draw up joint activities , such as the preparation of joint or coordinated air quality plans pursuant to article 19 , in order to remove such exceedances .


### 2. the commission shall be informed of , and invited to be present and to assist in any cooperation referred to in paragraph 1 of this article . where appropriate , the commission shall , taking into account the reports established pursuant to article 11 of directive (eu) 2016/2284 , consider whether further action shall be taken at union level in order to reduce precursor emissions responsible for transboundary pollution. ### 2. the commission shall be informed of , and invited to be present , assist and oversee any cooperation referred to in paragraph 1 of this article. the commission shall be represented by the european transboundary coordinator that shall draft working plans for solutions implementation. where appropriate , the commission shall , taking into account the reports established pursuant to article 11 of directive (eu) 2016/2284 , consider whether further action shall be taken at union level in order to reduce precursor emissions responsible for transboundary pollution.


### 3. member states shall , if appropriate pursuant to article 20 , prepare and implement joint short-term action plans covering neighbouring zones in other member states. member states shall ensure that neighbouring zones in other member states receive all appropriate information regarding these short-term action plans without undue delay . ### 3. member states and the european transboundary coordinator shall , if appropriate pursuant to article 20 , prepare and implement joint short-term action plans covering neighbouring zones in other member states. member states shall ensure that neighbouring zones in other member states receive all appropriate information regarding these short-term action plans without undue delay .


### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 24 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from … [date of entry into force of this directive]. ### 2. the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in article 24 and annex iv(a)(1)(2a) shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from … [date of entry into force of this directive].


### 3. the delegation of power referred to in article 24 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. ### 3. the delegation of power referred to in article 24 and annex iv(a)(1)(2a) may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.


### article 27 ### deleted


### article 28 ### deleted


### article 29 ### deleted


### table 1 – limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2030 ### table 1 – limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2035


### table 1 – limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2030 ### table 1 – target values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2030 , as well as limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2040.


### table 1 – limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2030 ### table 1 – limit and target values for the protection of human health to be attained as of 1 january 2035


### pm2.5 ### pm2.5


### as from 2030 , the aei shall not exceed a level that is: ### as from 2035 , the aei shall not exceed a level that is:


### on the carriageway of roads; and on the central reservations of roads except where there is normally pedestrian access to the central reservation. ### on the carriageway of roads; and on the central reservations of roads except where there is normally pedestrian access to the central reservation or where cycling lanes are present .


### sampling points directed at the protection of human health shall be sited in such a way as to provide data on all of the following: ### sampling points directed at the protection of human health shall be sited in such a way as to provide reliable data on all of the following:


### the annual average of the observed pollutant concentration shall be used as the air quality metric for a specific year. ### the annual average of the observed pollutant concentration shall be used as the air quality metric for a specific year; in case of significant differences of observed concentrations between summer and winter seasons , annualised averages for those concentrations shall be also used;


### 1. the competent authorities responsible for air quality assessment shall for all zones fully document the site-selection procedures and record information to support the network design and choice of location for all monitoring sites. the design of the monitoring network shall be supported at least by either modelling or indicative measurements. ### 1. the competent authorities responsible for air quality assessment shall provide , for all zones , assessment based on data , fully document the site-selection procedures , record information to support the network design and choice of location for all monitoring sites and provide justifications. the design of the monitoring network shall be supported at least by either modelling with sufficiently low level of uncertainty or indicative measurements.


### 2. the documentation shall include the location of the sampling points through spatial coordinates , detailed maps and shall include information on the spatial representativeness of all sampling points. ### 2. the documentation shall include the location of the sampling points through spatial coordinates , detailed maps , photos and shall include information on the spatial representativeness of all sampling points.


### 9. at least every 5 years the selection criteria , network design and monitoring site locations , defined by the competent authorities in view of the requirements of this annex , shall be reviewed to ensure they remain valid and optimal overtime. the review shall be supported at least by either modelling or indicative measurements. ### 9. at least every 5 years the selection criteria , network design and monitoring site locations , defined by the competent authorities in view of the requirements of this annex , shall be reviewed to ensure they remain valid and optimal overtime. the review shall be supported at least by either modelling or indicative measurements and inform about measures to be taken with a timeframe in accordance with the guidelines for the network design to remain valid and optimal; .


### for the other cases , measurements are to be evenly distributed over the calendar year (or over the april-september period for indicative measurements of o3). in order to comply with these requirements and to ensure that any potential losses of data do not skew results , the minimum data coverage requirements shall be met for specific periods (quarter , month , weekday) of the whole year depending on the pollutant and measurement method/frequency. ### for the other cases , measurements are to be evenly distributed over the calendar year (or over the april-september period for indicative measurements of o3). in order to comply with these requirements and to ensure that any potential losses of data do not skew results , the minimum data coverage and distribution requirements shall be met for specific periods (quarter , month , weekday) of the whole year depending on the pollutant and measurement method/frequency.


### list of the main emission sources responsible for pollution; ### list of the main emission sources , including its category , responsible for pollution;


### expected quantified concentration reduction (in µg/m³) at each sampling point in exceedance of limit values , ozone target value or of the average exposure indicator in case of an exceedance of the average exposure reduction obligation , from the measures referred to in point 6; ### expected quantified concentration reduction (in µg/m³) at each sampling point in exceedance of limit values , ozone target value or of the average exposure indicator in case of an exceedance of the average exposure reduction obligation , from the short-term and long-term measures referred to in point 6 and their related to category ;


### listing and description of all the measures set out in the air quality plan , including the identification of the competent authority in charge of their implementation; ### listing and description of all the short-term measures related to relevant categories set out in the air quality plan and justification for those measures regarding the source and category of exceedance , their efficiency and availability in time , including the identification of the competent authority in charge of their implementation;


### quantification of emission reduction (in tonnes/year) of each measure under point (a); ### quantification of emission reduction (in tonnes/year) of each measure and category under point (a);


### timetable for implementation of each measure and responsible actors; ### timetable for implementation of each measure and responsible actors , the economic and social impact , including the access to energy and mobility;


### list of the information (including modelling and assessment results of measures) to reach the air quality standard concerned in accordance with annex i. ### list of the information (including modelling and assessment results of short-term and long-term measures) to reach the air quality standard concerned in accordance with annex i.


### listing and description of all additional measures , that unfold their full impact on ambient air pollutant concentrations in 3 years or more. ### listing , description , justification and socio-economic impact of all additional measures , that unfold their full impact on ambient air pollutant concentrations in 3 years or more.


### 2. information on all air pollution abatement measures that have been considered at local , regional or national level for implementation in connection with the attainment of air quality objectives , including: ### 2. information on all air pollution abatement measures that have been considered at local , regional or national level for implementation in connection with the attainment of air quality objectives for each category in short and long term , including:


### measures to encourage a shift towards less polluting forms of transport; ### measures to encourage a shift towards less polluting forms of transport including for rail , inland waterway;


### measures to encourage a shift towards zero emissions vehicles and non-road machinery for both private and commercial applications; ### measures to encourage a shift towards zero and low emissions vehicles and non-road machinery for both private and commercial applications;


### information on preventive action to reduce pollution and/or exposure to it: indication of main source sectors; recommendations for action to reduce emissions; ### information on short term measures and preventive actions to reduce pollution and/or exposure to it: indication of main source sectors; recommendations for action to reduce emissions and limitations for exposure;


### 4. member states shall ensure that information about actual or predicted exceedances of any alert threshold or information threshold is provided to the public as soon as possible in accordance with , points 2 and 3 of annex ix. ### 4. member states shall ensure that information about actual exceedances of any alert threshold or information threshold is provided to the public as soon as possible in accordance with , points 2 and 3 of annex ix.


### 1. member states may , for a given year , identify : ### 1. member states shall , for a given year , identify :


### zones where exceedances of limit values for a given pollutant are attributable to natural sources; and ### zones where exceedances of limit values for a given pollutant are attributable to natural sources and to indirect human activities; and


### 1 ### 1 section 1 – target and limit values for the protection of human health


### a. whereas gender equality is a core eu value and must be mainstreamed in all eu policies; whereas the right to equal treatment and non-discrimination is a fundamental right enshrined in the treaties and in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; ### a. whereas gender equality is a core eu value , essential for a prosperous european way of life and must be mainstreamed in all eu policies; whereas the right to equal treatment and non-discrimination is a fundamental right enshrined in the treaties and in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union;


### b. whereas research performed across the member states has shown that gender-based violence in public spaces and on collective transport is a growing problem; ### b. whereas research performed across the member states has shown that gender-based violence in public spaces and on collective transport is a growing problem; according to the european union agency for fundamental rights (fra) , up to 55% of women within the european union had experienced sexual harassment in public transport; whereas there is multitude of reports on sexual assaults performed by the drivers of ride hailing platforms and taxis1a;


### c. whereas poorly-designed transport policies can exacerbate existing poverty and social exclusion; whereas there continues to be a lack of sex-disaggregated data and gender analysis on transport , hindering the application of well-targeted transport policies for individuals and families in all their diversity; ### c. whereas poorly-designed transport policies can exacerbate existing poverty and social exclusion; whereas there continues to be a lack of sex-disaggregated data and gender analysis on transport , hindering the application of well-targeted transport policies for individuals and families in all their diversity; whereas , at present the data available is not always comparable , standardised and cannot be efficiently used;


### d. whereas adopting a gender-responsive approach to urban planning is instrumental in improving the quality of life of women; ### d. whereas adopting a gender-responsive approach to urban planning is instrumental in improving the quality of life of women; additionally , it has the potential to be transformative for all users , including families in all their diversity who can access the opportunities afforded by cities , while at the same time generating wider social , economic and environmental benefits;


### e. whereas transport use differs according to gender , as well as other factors , in terms of complexity , frequency , mode , duration , purpose , cost , security and safety; ### e. whereas transport use differs according to gender , as well as other factors , in terms of complexity , frequency , mode , duration , purpose , cost , security and safety; it is known that women and men use public transport and cars in distinctive manners; women are more likely to choose public transport and make various stops on their way , whereas men more often choose a car and are more likely to have a direct daily journey than women;


### e. whereas transport use differs according to gender , as well as other factors , in terms of complexity , frequency , mode , duration , purpose , cost , security and safety; ### e. whereas transport use differs according to gender , as well as other factors , in terms of complexity , frequency , mode , duration , purpose , cost , security and safety; whereas different genders therefore have different transport needs and requirements;


### f. whereas understanding transport patterns and mobility is fundamental to the development of gender-sensitive transport policies , so that female transport users can share safe , accessible , reliable , sustainable and non-discriminatory modes of transport; ### f. whereas understanding transport patterns and mobility is fundamental to the development of gender-sensitive transport policies , which should provide an enabling environment for both men and women alike to share safe , accessible , reliable , sustainable and non-discriminatory modes of transport;


### g. whereas more women than men use more sustainable modes of transport , and often perform trip chaining; ### g. whereas more women than men use more sustainable modes of transport , and often perform trip chaining which makes them accelerating agents for change in the green transition;


### h. whereas the welcome adoption of new vehicle and automation technologies should take the specific needs of women into consideration; ### h. whereas the welcome adoption of new vehicle and automation technologies should take the specific needs of women into consideration and not exclude citizens with poor it literacy and limited access to the internet;


### i. whereas sustainable transport requires equal access to infrastructure , through measures that guarantee greater mobility for all and the same quality of service in urban and rural areas; ### i. whereas sustainable transport requires equal access to infrastructure , through measures that guarantee greater mobility for all , including older people and the disabled , and the same quality of service in urban and rural areas;


### j. whereas the design of vehicles , including safety features , often assumes a larger , stereotypically male physical form , leading to lower efficacy for smaller people; ### j. whereas the design of vehicles and carriages , including safety features , often assumes a larger , stereotypically male physical form , leading to lower efficacy and ease of use as well as much higher risk of serious injury for smaller people;


### k. whereas transport infrastructure with well-designed , monitored and safe surroundings has a positive impact on both actual safety and perceived safety11; ### k. whereas transport infrastructure with well-designed , monitored and safe surroundings at points of transit infrastructure (including hubs and other transport centres) has a positive impact on both actual safety and perceived safety11;


### l. whereas mobility barriers hinder women’s access to jobs and key services , such as health and education , affecting both their own and their children’s human capital accumulation; ### l. whereas employment , access to services and social inclusion is closely related to access to transport and mobility; whereas mobility barriers hinder women’s access to jobs and key services , such as health and education , affecting both their own and their children’s human capital accumulation;


### m. whereas women are underrepresented in transport employment at all levels; whereas underrepresentation in decision-making , planning and research reinforces the lack of gender mainstreaming in transport; ### m. whereas women are underrepresented in transport employment at all levels and represent on average around 16% of total employees1a; whereas underrepresentation in decision-making , planning and research reinforces the lack of gender mainstreaming in transport and contributes to the design of products , systems and policies reflecting the needs of the majority of society , namely women , vulnerable groups , families in all their diversity , the young generation and older people;


### o. whereas transport companies face significant recruitment problems; whereas the employment of women could be a remedy for staff shortages in the transport sector12; ### o. whereas transport companies across nearly all transport modes face significant recruitment problems , particularly in relation to mobile staff; whereas the employment of women could be a remedy for staff shortages in the transport sector12;


### p. whereas it is important to promote and preserve efficient and affordable mobility in rural areas; whereas connectivity within rural areas is not adequately developed; ### p. whereas it is important to promote and preserve efficient and affordable mobility in rural areas; whereas connectivity within rural areas is not adequately developed due to oftentimes poor transport infrastructure and sporadic connections which causes unequal access to health services; whereas women in rural areas are less likely to have a driving licence or access to a car than men , but also travel more than men to carry out care roles;


### q. whereas women living in rural areas experience barriers in receiving support when they are victims of gender-based violence; ### q. whereas women , girls and other vulnerable groups living in rural areas experience barriers in receiving support when they are victims of gender-based violence; whereas these difficulties include affordability and a lack of access to transport or means of contacting transport and care services in rural areas;


### 2. emphasises that gender mainstreaming in transport has positive effects across the board , including social inclusion and employment opportunities; underlines the importance of transport gender mainstreaming in achieving the green and digital transitions; ### 2. emphasises that gender mainstreaming in transport has positive effects across the board , including social inclusion and employment opportunities; underlines the importance of transport gender mainstreaming in achieving the green and digital transitions; reiterates in this respect the parliament’s call for the commission and members states to effect an intersectional gender mainstreaming approach in transport;


### 3. recalls that gender stereotyping and prejudice exclude women from economic and social activities , leading to a lack of efficiency and increased waste of human resources; identifies the need for resources to ensure that women are represented in research and decision-making on transport matters; ### 3. recalls that gender stereotyping and prejudice exclude women from economic and social activities , leading to a lack of efficiency and increased waste of human resources; emphasises the need for women to be active at all levels and areas of transport; identifies the need for resources to ensure that women are represented in research and decision-making on transport matters;


### 4. regrets the lack of standardised , sex-disaggregated transport data and gender analysis across all modes of transport; welcomes , in this regard , that ‘energy and transport’ is the thematic focus of the 2023 edition of the eige gender equality index; ### 4. regrets the lack of standardised , sex-disaggregated transport data and gender analysis across all modes of transport; welcomes , in this regard , that ‘energy and transport’ is the thematic focus of the 2023 edition of the eige gender equality index which will contribute to the knowledge based on the probable impacts of the transition towards low carbon society from a gender and intersectional perspective; notes it will include survey data on women’s and men’s environmentally-friendly behaviours concerning transport and potential impacts on the time spent on unpaid care;


### 5. highlights the ability of artificial intelligence (ai) to aggregate anonymised datasets on public transport usage; ### 5. highlights the ability of artificial intelligence (ai) to aggregate anonymised datasets on public transport usage - such as local users , where they work and study , and how they currently travel;


### 6. welcomes the launch of the commission’s new ambassadors for diversity in transport network initiative , which will seek to promote diversity , equality and inclusion within the eu transport sector; ### 6. welcomes the launch of the commission’s new ambassadors for diversity in transport network initiative , which will seek to promote diversity , equality and inclusion within the eu transport sector , raise awareness , develop and implement different initiatives from both perspectives: transport workers and transport users;


### 7. calls for safety performance tests and crash tests to include biofidelic female models; underlines the need for ai to increase our understanding of how the diverse human physique reacts differently in emergency situations; ### 7. calls for safety performance tests and crash tests to include biofidelic female models; underlines the need for ai to increase our understanding of how the diverse human physique reacts differently in emergency situations; emphasises the need for using gender data in decision making;


### 8. underlines the differing expectations , travel patterns , needs and experiences of women as transport users; calls for relevant legislation in transport to fully integrate women’s needs; ### 8. underlines the differing expectations , travel patterns , needs and experiences of women as transport users; calls for relevant legislation in transport to fully integrate women’s perspectives who perform more caring duties in society so as to increase sustainability and efficiency , and to better respond to society’s needs;


### 10. calls on the member states to ensure that road infrastructure , notably when being upgraded , fully takes into account the continuity and accessibility of sustainable pedestrian connections; ### 10. calls on the member states to ensure that road infrastructure , notably when being upgraded , fully takes into account the continuity and accessibility of sustainable pedestrian and sustainable connections and seek synergies with these connections in order to promote active modes of transport;


### 11. calls for an increased emphasis on safety in urban mobility , such as adequate , sustainable street lighting , to avoid situations where women have to face dark , eerie spots when commuting; calls additionally for integrated transport designs to take into account ‘the last mile’ , especially at non-peak times; ### 11. calls for an increased emphasis on safety in public transport and urban mobility planning , such as adequate , sustainable street lighting and well-lit public transit stops , to avoid situations where women have to face dark , eerie spots when commuting; calls additionally for integrated transport designs to take into account ‘the last mile’ , especially at non-peak times as well as connection to and from all areas including economically disadvantaged ones , emergency facilities and monitoring where appropriate such as cctv footage;


### 13. notes that women play a large role in shaping the mobility choices of families , and that their negative experiences using sustainable modes of transport can be off-putting; ### 13. notes that women play a large role in shaping the mobility choices of families , and that their negative experiences using sustainable modes of transport including public transport , walking and cycling but also newer options such as electric scooters can be off-putting and therefore perpetuate inefficient travel;


### 15. underlines that female transport workers at all levels face barriers such as gender bias , as well as a lack of or ill-suited facilities , leading to harassment and violence; notes , as a result , the difficulty in attracting and keeping women in transport jobs; ### 15. underlines that female transport workers at all levels face barriers such as gender bias and stereotyping , disproportionately affecting women in their roles as carers as well as a lack of or ill-suited facilities , leading to harassment and violence; ; notes that women also have few role-models or business mentors which makes it difficult to attract and keep women in transport jobs; calls in this respect on collective transport operators to acknowledge that women’s initial experiences , how they are welcomed and treated , and whether they are supported and promoted are critical to their willingness to remain within the sector;


### 16. stresses that the lack of women in the transport sector should also be seen as an opportunity; calls on the commission , the member states and stakeholders to take proactive measures to boost women’s employability and competitiveness in this sector; ### 16. stresses that the lack of women in the transport sector should also be seen as an opportunity; calls for the implementation of policies to combat the barriers to female employment and increased awareness of these obstacles; calls on the commission , the member states and stakeholders to take proactive measures to boost women’s employability and competitiveness in this sector;


### 18. notes the need for campaigns and social media actions to ensure a culture of zero tolerance against harassment and unsafe working environments; ### 18. notes the need for campaigns and social media actions to ensure a culture of zero tolerance against harassment and unsafe working environments , as well as educational programmes at schools on safe mobility and gender roles so as to increase safety in collective transport;


### a. whereas the transport sector is essential for the union’s economic and social development and for ensuring mobility , accessibility and connectivity for all regions; whereas mobility poverty is a reality for many; ### a. whereas the transport sector is essential for the union’s economic and social development , cohesion and for ensuring mobility , accessibility and connectivity for all regions and for all citizens;


### a. whereas the transport sector is essential for the union’s economic and social development and for ensuring mobility , accessibility and connectivity for all regions; whereas mobility poverty is a reality for many; ### a. whereas the transport sector is essential for the union’s economic and social development and for ensuring mobility , accessibility and connectivity for all regions; whereas mobility poverty is a reality for many , with particular regard to outermost regions , which are highly dependent on air and maritime connections;


### a. whereas article 5(3) of the treaty on european union states that the union ‘shall apply the principle of subsidiarity’ and ‘act only if and in so far as the objectives of the proposed action cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states’; whereas excessive funds have been wasted in union-wide pharmaceutical programmes; whereas excessive lockdown measures have caused financial hardship; ### deleted


### b. whereas the current transport and tourism systems also generate major costs for society in the form of external costs1 ; ### b. whereas the current transport and tourism systems , as all the activities of the economy , generate costs for society in the form of external costs1 ;


### b. whereas the current transport and tourism systems also generate major costs for society in the form of external costs1 ; ### b. whereas the current transport and tourism systems also generate costs for society in the form of external costs1 ;


### b. whereas 2024 will be the year of the european parliament elections and of a new legislative term in the eu; ### deleted


### c. whereas parts of the existing transport labour market are experiencing labour shortages and poor working conditions; ### deleted


### d. whereas transport is a key sector in the just transition; ### d. whereas transport is a key sector in the just , digital and green transition which cannot leave anybody behind , ensuring that the transport will be affordable and shall respect principle of technological neutrality;


### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , urgent action is needed to reduce fuel usage and move to a fossil-free transport system; ### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , urgent action is needed for supporting a transition from fossil fuels towards sustainable fuel in the transport system;


### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , urgent action is needed to reduce fuel usage and move to a fossil-free transport system; ### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , urgent action is needed to reduce fossil fuel usage and move to a smart , sustainable and resilient transport system;


### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , urgent action is needed to reduce fuel usage and move to a fossil-free transport system; ### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , urgent action is needed to reduce fuel usage and move to a fossil-free transport system , while acknowledging technological neutrality as a guiding principle to steer decarbonisation efforts;


### f. whereas the transport and tourism sectors are among those hardest hit by recent events; whereas transport in particular has shown itself to be a vital lifeline for ukraine; ### f. whereas the transport and tourism sectors and its businesses are among those hardest hit by recent crises such as unjustified illegal war of russian aggression against ukraine , unprecedentedly high inflation and cost of living , or the pandemics of covid 19 and which require a coordinated response at eu level backed by adequate budgetary means;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s legislative proposals on transport and reiterates the need for sufficient funding to ensure these policies are a success; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s legislative proposals on transport and reiterates the need for sufficient funding to ensure these policies are a success , with a particular regard to outermost regions , which have derogations due to their remoteness and dependence on air and maritime connections;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s legislative proposals on transport and reiterates the need for sufficient funding to ensure these policies are a success; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s legislative proposals on transport and infrastructure and reiterates the need for sufficient funding to ensure these policies are a success;


### 1. calls for increased measures for the cultural and creative sectors and industries , including the media sector , to safeguard freedom of artistic expression , spur the recovery from the repercussions of the pandemic and support artists , cultural workers , journalists and non-governmental organisations , given the sector’s role in strengthening democracy , enhancing society’s well-being and fighting disinformation; ### 1. calls for increased measures for the cultural and creative sectors and industries , including the media sector , to safeguard freedom of artistic expression , to ensure the continued recovery from the repercussions of the pandemic as well as cushion the impact of the high energy prices and inflation , and to support artists , cultural workers , journalists and non-governmental organisations , given the sector’s role in strengthening democracy , enhancing society’s well-being and fighting disinformation , particularly in light of the russian war of aggression and europe's support for ukraine's independence and european ambitions;


### 1. stresses that while gender budgeting plays a part in the budgetary procedure , there are other factors that cause inequality between the sexes; calls for greater understanding of said factors in all aspects of eu funding to ensure fair opportunities for all; ### deleted


### 1. stresses that while gender budgeting plays a part in the budgetary procedure , there are other factors that cause inequality between the sexes; calls for greater understanding of said factors in all aspects of eu funding to ensure fair opportunities for all; ### 1. stresses that gender budgeting plays a central part in the budgetary procedure and reiterates therefore its call for the implementation of gender budgeting at all stages of the budgetary process;


### 1. recalls the plethora of ambitious new eu initiatives , including the european chips act , the new european bauhaus and the secure connectivity programme; the all-time high energy prices; the continuing challenges arising from russia’s war on ukraine and its expected aftermath; the impact of higher-than-anticipated inflation on key eu programmes; the challenges posed to industry by the united states’ inflation reduction act and the proliferation of similar protectionist policies globally; and the fact that as of 2024 , no commitment appropriations will be available from the nextgenerationeu (ngeu) package to strengthen the union budget , despite the continuing socio-economic challenges; insists that a comprehensive and timely revision of the multiannual financial framework is the only sustainable way to rise to these challenges and embrace the opportunities of the energy and digital transitions through the 2024 budget; ### 1. recalls the plethora of ambitious new eu initiatives , including the european chips act , the new european bauhaus and the secure connectivity programme; the all-time high energy prices; the continuing challenges arising from russia’s war on ukraine and its expected aftermath; the impact of higher-than-anticipated inflation on key eu programmes; the challenges posed to industry by the united states’ inflation reduction act and the proliferation of similar protectionist policies globally; and the fact that as of 2024 , no commitment appropriations will be available from the nextgenerationeu (ngeu) package to strengthen the union budget , despite the continuing socio-economic challenges; insists that the full implementation of the interinstitutional agreement from 16th december 2020 on new own resources is the only sustainable way to rise to these challenges and embrace the opportunities of the energy and digital transitions through the 2024 budget;


### 1. highlights the important role that agriculture and rural development play in achieving the union’s objectives of food security , sustainable growth , social inclusion , animal welfare and combating climate change; ### 1. highlights the important role that agriculture and rural development play in achieving the union’s objectives of food security , sustainable growth , social inclusion , animal welfare and combating climate change , while helping to diversify agricultural production , preserve biodiversity and develop local economies;


### 2. stresses that sufficient investment both in modal shift and in zero-emission technologies is crucial for ensuring transport is climate neutral by 2050 , in line with the european climate law and the european green deal; ### 2. stresses that sufficient investment in smart and sustainable technologies respecting technological neutrality , their research and development as well as incentives making those technologies available , efficient and affordable is crucial for ensuring that transport contributes to climate neutrality by 2050 , in line with the european climate law and the european green deal;


### 2. recognises the methodology that the commission uses to measure gender-relevant expenditure; expects parliament to be consulted at all stages of the process; ### deleted


### 2. calls on the commission to present proposals on including ukraine , moldova and georgia on the list of ipa iii beneficiaries and to ensure a proportional increase in ipa iii funding; ### 2. calls on the commission to present proposals on including ukraine , moldova and georgia on the list of ipa iii beneficiaries and to ensure a proportional increase in ipa iii funding; calls for an overall increase of the budget of ipa iii to ensure a more adequate assistance of the eu to the beneficary countries in times of geo-political changes;


### 2. recalls that implementation of common agricultural policy (cap) strategic plans began in january 2023 , making cap’s new green architecture a reality; ### 2. recalls that implementation of common agricultural policy (cap) strategic plans began in january 2023 , making cap’s new green architecture a reality; highlights the need to adapt to an economic and political context that has changed since the cap strategic plans were originally drawn up , adjust cap targets to the real needs of the eu agri-food market and thereby achieve a balanced outcome that benefits farmers , consumers and the environment alike;


### 3. reiterates the crucial role of the connecting europe facility , including its cohesion fund envelope , in fostering the timely completion of the trans-european networks – transport (ten-t) network in which sustainable , interconnected , safe and secure modes are prioritised , with rail as the backbone; believes that funding for transport projects should comply fully with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and climate expenditure requirements; ### 3. reiterates the crucial role of the connecting europe facility , including its cohesion fund envelope , in fostering the timely completion of the core and comprehensive trans-european networks – transport (ten-t) network considers that the current financial envelope does not adequately reflect the union's current needs and objectives. stresses particularly the extension of ten-t towards the eastern neighbourhood , military mobility , and complementing ten-t and ten-e networks;


### 3. reiterates the crucial role of the connecting europe facility , including its cohesion fund envelope , in fostering the timely completion of the trans-european networks – transport (ten-t) network in which sustainable , interconnected , safe and secure modes are prioritised , with rail as the backbone; believes that funding for transport projects should comply fully with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and climate expenditure requirements; ### 3. reiterates the crucial role of the connecting europe facility , including its cohesion fund envelope , in fostering the timely completion of the trans-european networks – transport (ten-t) network in which sustainable , interconnected , safe and secure modes are prioritised , with rail as the backbone;


### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens; ### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens by supporting job creation , tackling unemployment , investing among others in social and territorial cohesion , agriculture , innovation throughout the union , improving the standard of living of all europeans , providing stability and security , fundamental now in the context of the ongoing war in ukraine;


### 3. notes that a mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework could contribute to a post-pandemic recovery in the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and , in the long term , mitigate the consequences of war in ukraine and high inflation; ### 3. notes that a mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework could contribute to a post-pandemic recovery in the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and mitigate the consequences of russia's war against ukraine , high energy prices and high inflation; believes that the increase of unit costs should not decrease the budget available for individual users , as this would discourage participants and lead to targets and expectations not being met;


### 3. stresses the need for greater budgetary responsibility , including eliminating spending on ideological fads of little value; notes that equality of opportunity for men and women should be supported in budgetary guidelines , but that an excessive focus on gender mainstreaming will only lead to a different form of sexism; ### deleted


### 3. highlights its unwavering support to ukraine , including through the union budget for emergency assistance , humanitarian aid and sustaining its economic , social and financial resilience; acknowledges that a major global financial effort will be required for reconstructing ukraine; looks forward to participating in the ‘rebuildukraine’ reconstruction platform as an observer; ### 3. highlights its unwavering support to ukraine , including through the union budget for emergency assistance , humanitarian aid and sustaining its economic , social and financial resilience; acknowledges that a major global financial effort will be required for recovery and reconstruction of ukraine; looks forward to participating in the ‘rebuildukraine’ reconstruction platform as an observer;


### 3. highlights its unwavering support to ukraine , including through the union budget for emergency assistance , humanitarian aid and sustaining its economic , social and financial resilience; acknowledges that a major global financial effort will be required for reconstructing ukraine; looks forward to participating in the ‘rebuildukraine’ reconstruction platform as an observer; ### 3. highlights its unwavering support to ukraine , including through the union budget for emergency assistance , humanitarian aid and sustaining its economic , social and financial resilience; acknowledges that a major global financial effort will be required for reconstructing ukraine; looks forward to participating in observing the work of the multi-agency donor coordination platform;


### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on food security; ### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on global food security , the consequent infrastructural impact on the agri-food chain , the decline in domestic production and hence agricultural exports and the continuing rise in commodity prices;


### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on food security; ### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on european but also global food security and on the affordability of high-quality food;


### 4. regrets the reduction in financing for the investeu programme compared to 2022; ### 4. regrets the reduction in financing for the investeu programme compared to 2022; regrets particularly the impact on the european smes whose financing capabilities are currently significantly reduced by current unprecedently high inflation and covid-19 pandemics aftermath;


### 4. reiterates its call for an urgent and ambitious revision of the current multiannual financial framework (mff) in order to reinforce post-pandemic recovery , address the consequences of the war , guarantee sufficient flexibility and provide the necessary funding for important new policy initiatives and to respond to unforeseen challenges; expects the revised mff to be in place by 1 january 2024; ### 4. reiterates , its call for an urgent and ambitious revision of the current multiannual financial framework (mff) in order to provide additional resources to reinforce post-pandemic recovery , address the consequences of the war , guarantee sufficient flexibility and provide the necessary funding for important new policy initiatives and to respond to unforeseen challenges; underlines that the revision must not lead to any downwards adjustments of programme envelopes and therefore must increase the ceilings to ensure that fresh money is provided for any new initiatives , therefore ensuring that vital existing programmes can continue to deliver; expects the revised mff to be in place by 1 january 2024 and thus to provide the framework for the 2024 budget;


### 4. reiterates its call for an urgent and ambitious revision of the current multiannual financial framework (mff) in order to reinforce post-pandemic recovery , address the consequences of the war , guarantee sufficient flexibility and provide the necessary funding for important new policy initiatives and to respond to unforeseen challenges; expects the revised mff to be in place by 1 january 2024; ### 4. reiterates its call for the full implementation of the interinstitutional agreement from 16th december 2020 on new own resources to reinforce post-pandemic recovery , address the consequences of the war , guarantee sufficient flexibility and provide the adequate funding for important new policy initiatives and to respond to unforeseen challenges;


### 4. calls on the commission to redirect budget-allocated resources away from civil society organisations claiming to promote women’s rights and towards national healthcare systems , which produce tangible results for women’s well-being; urges the commission to review its spending on sexual and reproductive health and rights , considering the current catastrophic demographic decline; stresses that healthcare must remain a member state competence in which little or no union intervention is needed; ### deleted


### 4. reiterates the urgent need for reinforcing the union’s financial contribution to global action against climate change including via supporting partner countries on their path towards a green transition; ### 4. reiterates the urgent need for reinforcing the union’s financial contribution to global action against climate change including via supporting partner countries on their path towards a green and digital transition;


### 4. calls for sufficient funding and staffing of all eu agencies and bodies in the policy areas of industry , research and energy , and in particular the european institute of innovation and technology , as its newest knowledge and innovation community will move into full swing in 2024. ### 4. calls for sustainable funding and staffing of all eu agencies and bodies in the policy areas of industry , research and energy , and in particular the european institute of innovation and technology , as its newest knowledge and innovation community will move into full swing in 2024.


### 4. emphasises the negative effects of rapid inflation and increases in input prices on farmers , especially small-scale and young farmers; ### 4. emphasises the negative effects of rapid inflation and increases in input prices on farmers , especially small-scale and young farmers already beset by difficulties in technological upgrading and attempting to prevent a decline in profitability , not to mention financial problems , all of which have affected the diversity of production by small and medium-sized farms;


### 5. stresses the importance of the recovery and resilience facility and the related national plans; ### 5. stresses the importance of the recovery and resilience facility and the related national plans; regrets however that they do not provide enough incentive to member states to sufficiently proceed with important transport and infrastructure projects; calls to employ the unused fund for priority transport projects;


### 5. underlines that smes remain the backbone of the european economy , playing a vital role in growth and job creation; emphasises that adequate funding is necessary for the single market programme to boost small business competitiveness; stresses the need to maximise the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable and innovative investment and in providing capital support to smes hit by the crisis; ### 5. underlines that smes remain the backbone of the european economy , playing a vital role in growth and job creation; emphasises that adequate funding is necessary for the single market programme to boost small business competitiveness; stresses the need to maximise the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable and innovative investment and in providing capital support to smes hit by the crisis; underlines the need to reinforce the attractiveness of the eu as an investment location and to exploit synergies across eu programmes;


### 5. calls for the allocation of dedicated long-term funding for the european education area to ensure the consistency of its development , governance and implementation , as well as for a separate budget line to implement the new european bauhaus; ### 5. calls for the allocation of dedicated long-term funding for the european education area to ensure the consistency of its development , governance and implementation;


### 5. urges the commission to prioritise critical spending exclusively , given that the past two years have seen unprecedented government control measures , business failures and financial crises; underlines that , in the light of this , member states should be encouraged to promote family , motherhood and fatherhood policies to strengthen the unique foundation of every society; ### deleted


### 5. recalls the need for regular monitoring of the impact of the union budget on gender equality; calls for an increase in the budget in order to effectively implement the union institutions’ commitment to the eu gender action plan iii; ### 5. recalls the need for regular monitoring of the impact of the union’s budgetary targets on gender equality; calls for an increase in the budget in order to effectively implement the union institutions’ commitment to the eu gender action plan iii;


### 5. calls for additional support for member states with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices; ### 5. calls for additional support for member states in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices;


### 5. calls for additional support for member states with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices; ### 5. calls for additional support for farmers in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices , in particular with a view to the mid-term review of the multiannual financial framework;


### 6. calls for dedicated funding for active mobility within eu transport funding streams; ### 6. calls for including active mobility industry within eu industrial strategy funding streams;


### 6. recalls the role played by the european institute for gender equality in highlighting gender inequality in the eu. ### deleted


### 6. recalls the role played by the european institute for gender equality in highlighting gender inequality in the eu. ### 6. recalls the role played by the european institute for gender equality (eige) in highlighting and strengthening gender inequality and promoting it in the eu , a task in which it has proven to be vital and effective , and therefore underlines that eige needs to be provided with sufficient and stable financial and human resources to fulfil its tasks.


### 6. calls for an increase in financial and human resources for the european external action service’s stratcom task forces to counter malicious foreign interference; ### 6. calls for an increase in financial and human resources for the european external action service’s stratcom task forces to counter disinformation and malicious foreign interference;


### 6. urges member states to strengthen support measures for young farmers in order to tackle the need for generational renewal; ### 6. urges member states to strengthen support measures for young farmers and to work towards making farming a more attractive profession in order to tackle the need for generational renewal; calls also for training schemes to be set up for young farmers and for continuous training to be ensured for farmers throughout their careers;


### 6. urges member states to strengthen support measures for young farmers in order to tackle the need for generational renewal; ### 6. urges member states to strengthen support measures for young farmers in order to tackle the need for generational renewal , swifter diversification of agricultural production , a more pronounced increase in agricultural competitiveness and sustainability and a growing number of active farmers in the future;


### 7. calls for dedicated eu funding for sustainable forms of tourism; ### 7. calls for dedicated eu funding for sustainable forms of tourism; calls on the commission to propose a crisis management mechanism to ensure that the tourism sector is adequately prepared for future crisis; reiterates its call for the creation of a european agency for tourism responsible for providing technical and administrative support to micro-enterprises and smes to increase their ability to access and make use of eu funding and financial instruments;


### 7. calls for dedicated eu funding for sustainable forms of tourism; ### 7. calls for dedicated eu programme on sustainable tourism and a dedicated budget line to reflect the importance and needs of the sector; recalls the request made by the european parliament to set up a european agency for tourism;


### 7. strongly supports the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to growth , promoting convergence between countries and regions , supporting the green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; highlights the central importance of the common agricultural policy as the longest-standing eu policy in providing affordable , safe and high-quality food for eu citizens , in particular in the context of the war; ### 7. strongly supports the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to growth , promoting convergence between countries and regions , supporting the green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; highlights the central importance of the common agricultural policy as the longest-standing eu policy in providing affordable , safe and high-quality food for eu citizens , stresses the need to take into account the negative impacts of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on food security and to strengthen farmer’s capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices


### 7. highlights the importance of enhancing cooperation in defence and security in line with the strategic compass; ### 7. highlights the importance of enhancing cooperation in defence and security in line with the strategic compass; recalls , in this context , the heads of state and governments' pledge of versailles to bolster europe's defence capabilities , and recalls the ambition of the strategic compass of a quantum leap forward in the union's defence policy; recalls that europe's citizens place security and defence policy among the key priorities for the union since its inception , reaching 81% of support in 2022; underlines that the eu's institutions have yet to deliver on these pledges , ambitions , and expectations; underlines that the eu budget is our principle common instrument for solidarity and cohesion , and that this instrument needs to be brought to fruition also in the defence of europe and its citizens; reminds the challenges to the security of eu member and associated states by the russian military threats and the russian war against ukraine;


### 7. highlights the importance of funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector; ### 7. highlights the importance of stepping up funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector; stresses the need to boost agricultural output by increasing investment for research and innovation to develop new technologies and more sustainable production methods adapted to market realities and intensify research into biotechnology , molecular biology and nutritional quality;


### 7. highlights the importance of funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector; ### 7. highlights the importance of massive investment in research and innovation in the agri-food sector in order to meet the needs of sectors facing climate and environmental challenges;


### 8. underlines the importance of a stronger health union in post-pandemic europe and therefore adequate funding for eu4health and cluster health in horizon europe to ensure that the eu can respond effectively to future health crises , help strengthen health systems and improve people’s health; stresses the need to finance properly the beating cancer plan , especially given the increased number of patients post-pandemic; ### 8. underlines the importance of a stronger health union in post-pandemic europe and therefore adequate funding and additional investments for eu4health and cluster health in horizon europe to ensure that the eu can respond effectively to future health crises , help strengthen health systems and improve people’s health by making healthcare more affordable and accessible; stresses the need to finance properly the beating cancer plan , especially given the increased number of patients post-pandemic;


### 8. emphasises the importance of ensuring that research results reach farm level; ### 8. emphasises the importance of ensuring that research results reach farm level through eu measures to ensure the effective transfer of technologies and research findings to farmers through training and technical assistance programmes and the opening of direct channels of communication between researchers and farmers;


### 9. believes that transport spending has at times not represented good value for money and should be improved; recommends , in this regard , implementing the recommendations contained in the european court of auditors’ special report 10/2020. ### 9. notes the review no 05/2021 identifying specific challenges for the commission concerning the large transport projects; believes that transport projects implementation shall be improved by using simplified granting procedures; reduction of high administrative burden , implement risk based approach in monitoring , and to align eu and national transport strategies; recommends , in this regard also that member states comply with smart ten-t directive.


### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan; ### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; highlights that with high uncertainty of energy supply and delivery interruptions by russia , solidarity among eu countries is needed for providing support to countries more dependent on russian energy and more affected by any supply cuts; recalls that energy efficiency investments are a priority and play a crucial role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels in a cost-effective manner; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan;


### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan; ### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on energy from third countries , especially from russia; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan;


### 9. emphasises the important role of agri-cooperatives , and calls on member states to provide more support for the cooperative sector; ### 9. emphasises the important role of agri-cooperatives , and calls on member states to provide more support for the cooperative sector , thereby helping to boost the competitiveness of the agri-food sector and the economic and social development of rural areas; stresses that this can help cooperatives to adapt more easily to climate change , increase efficiency and diversify their production;


### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks , and therefore ensure affordable and sustainable energy for eu citizens; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure; ### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks , and therefore ensure affordable and sustainable energy for eu citizens; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure; stresses , that modern and resilient eu infrastructure is a key component of competitiveness; underlines the need for a holistic and cross-sectoral approach , taking into account the individual situation of the member states;


### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; ### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind;


### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming for tackling climate change; ### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming for tackling climate change; underlines the need to identify at european level additional resources to be made available to farmers for sustainable farming practices such as regenerative agriculture , sound nutrient management , improved soil quality and crop diversification;


### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming for tackling climate change; ### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming , in particular , for tackling climate change , but also as a new business model for agriculture and forestry;


### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming for tackling climate change; ### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming for tackling climate change in order to generate additional income for farmers;


### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act; ### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act; reiterates its support for the crucial work of the joint undertakings , in particular clean aviation and key digital technologies to accelerate eu research and technological development while aiming for strategic autonomy; calls for additional funding to be provided to the joint undertakings on top of the budget stipulated in the basic acts to make up for the loss of purchase power due to inflation and strengthen the european research area;


### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act; ### 12. underlines , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; welcomes the commission communication of 1 february 2023 entitled ‘a green deal industrial plan for the net-zero age’; believes that the european industrial strategy should be designed both for securing european leadership in clean energy technologies and for improving the existing industrial base and supporting its transformation in the future to provide high-quality jobs and economic growth for all europeans responding at the same time to the objectives of the green deal;


### 12. welcomes the acceleration of the digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas; ### 12. welcomes the acceleration of the digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas , thereby helping to increase agricultural efficiency and productivity , while offering better connectivity and access to information and services for farmers and rural communities;


### 13. stresses that the digital transition requires the eu to further digitalise the economy and society by improving digital infrastructure and connectivity , increasing the use of digital technologies , scaling up artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and high-performance computing and developing digital skills; points to the importance of the digital europe programme and cef-digital in this respect; ### 13. stresses that the digital transition requires the eu to further digitalise the economy and society by improving digital infrastructure and connectivity , increasing the use of digital technologies , scaling up artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and high-performance computing and developing digital skills; points to the importance of the digital europe programme and cef-digital in this respect; emphasises that europe needs to increase its independence in the semiconductor value chain , including by supporting the chips act with appropriate budgetary architecture in order to create a state-of-the-art european chips ecosystem;


### 13. encourages member states to improve the quality of data and indicators reported to the union. ### 13. encourages member states to improve the quality of data and indicators reported to the union , thereby helping to improve the monitoring and evaluation of agricultural performance and make public policy making more effective and responsive to the real needs of the farming sector;


### 14. recalls that the pandemic was particularly difficult for young people , leading to numerous psychological and sociological problems and diminished prospects , further aggravated by the insecurity of war on the eu’s doorstep; insists that all possible funding should be mobilised through erasmus+ and the european solidarity corps to promote excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship , improve people’s skills and employability , promote social inclusion , support the modernisation of education and training systems across europe and promote young people’s participation in democratic life; ### 14. recalls that the pandemic was particularly difficult for young people , leading to numerous psychological and sociological problems and diminished prospects , further aggravated by the insecurity of war on the eu’s doorstep; insists that all possible funding should be mobilised through erasmus+ and the european solidarity corps to promote excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship , improve people’s skills and employability , promote social inclusion , support the modernisation of education and training systems across europe and promote young people’s participation in democratic life; reiterates the need to ensure both programmes become more inclusive , offering greater opportunities to people from disadvantaged backgrounds;


### 15. is concerned that youth unemployment rates in the eu are higher than overall unemployment rates; underlines the importance of the european social fund plus and the youth guarantee in supporting lifelong learning , thereby enhancing skills and employability and helping people into an inclusive labour market; ### 15. is concerned that youth unemployment rates in the eu are higher than overall unemployment rates; underlines the importance of the european social fund plus and the youth guarantee to provide continuing education and traineeship within the moments of leaving formal education and the european social fund plus in supporting employment of young people , providing funding for a wide range of activities that can help young people to acquire the necessary skills and to enter the labour market; emphasises the need for supporting lifelong learning , thereby enhancing skills and employability and helping people into an inclusive labour market;


### 15. is concerned that youth unemployment rates in the eu are higher than overall unemployment rates; underlines the importance of the european social fund plus and the youth guarantee in supporting lifelong learning , thereby enhancing skills and employability and helping people into an inclusive labour market; ### 15. is concerned that youth unemployment rates in the eu are higher than overall unemployment rates; underlines the importance of the european social fund plus and the youth guarantee in supporting lifelong learning , thereby enhancing skills and employability and helping people into an inclusive labour market; highlights the positive effect vocational training , especially in the form of dual-apprenticeship , has on the youth unemployment rate in some member states;


### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu must play a pivotal role in the longer-term reconstruction and recovery effort; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance; recalls that the eu must continue to alleviate other crises and tackle other challenges around the world through the ndici and other instruments , including the global food crisis; ### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu together with its strategic partners must play a pivotal role in the longer-term reconstruction and recovery effort; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance; recalls that the eu must continue to alleviate other crises and tackle other challenges around the world through the ndici and other instruments , including the global food crisis;


### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu must play a pivotal role in the longer-term reconstruction and recovery effort; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance; recalls that the eu must continue to alleviate other crises and tackle other challenges around the world through the ndici and other instruments , including the global food crisis; ### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu must play a pivotal role in the longer-term reconstruction and recovery effort; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance; calls on the commission to put forward proposals to include ukraine and moldova on the list of beneficiaries of the instrument for pre-accession (ipa iii);


### 18. stresses that effective management of the eu’s external borders is a key plank of migration policy , a prerequisite for the free movement of people and the proper functioning of the schengen area and crucial to the security of the eu and its people; underlines the need for a properly resourced and fully operational frontex agency; ### 18. stresses that effective management of the eu’s external borders is a key plank of migration policy , a prerequisite for the free movement of people and the proper functioning of the schengen area and crucial to the security of the eu and its people; underlines the need for a properly resourced and fully operational frontex agency and considers it to be an obligation to ensure adequate funding , staffing and training of staff for all agencies operating in the field of security , acknowledging the considerable increase in their responsibilities , the importance of cooperation among them , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states;


### 18. stresses that effective management of the eu’s external borders is a key plank of migration policy , a prerequisite for the free movement of people and the proper functioning of the schengen area and crucial to the security of the eu and its people; underlines the need for a properly resourced and fully operational frontex agency; ### 18. stresses that effective management of the eu’s external borders is a key plank of migration policy , a prerequisite for the free movement of people and the proper functioning of the schengen area and crucial to the security of the eu and its people; underlines the need for a properly resourced and fully operational frontex agency; calls on the commission to immediately mobilise substantial eu funds and means to support member states in reinforcing external border protection capabilities and infrastructure , including for the construction of fences and provision of other resources;


### 18. stresses that effective management of the eu’s external borders is a key plank of migration policy , a prerequisite for the free movement of people and the proper functioning of the schengen area and crucial to the security of the eu and its people; underlines the need for a properly resourced and fully operational frontex agency; ### 18. stresses that effective management of the eu’s external borders is a key plank of migration policy , a prerequisite for the free movement of people and the proper functioning of the schengen area and crucial to the security of the eu and its people; underlines the need for a properly resourced and fully operational frontex agency; calls for more funding to be directed towards coordination with transit countries and countries of origin of irregular migration with the aim of controlling and stopping human trafficking and human smuggling;


### 19. underlines the need to enhance eu security and defence capabilities to better respond to the current unprecedented geopolitical challenges , including the fight against terrorism and cybercrime; recalls the importance of a comprehensive approach to security covering military and civilian capabilities , external relations and internal security; recalls that the upcoming european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act will exceed available funding under heading 5; ### 19. underlines the need to enhance eu security and defence capabilities to better respond to the current unprecedented geopolitical challenges , including the fight against terrorism and cybercrime; recalls the importance of a comprehensive approach to security covering military and civilian capabilities , external relations and internal security; welcomes in that regard the central aims of the regulation for establishing the european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act in order to enhance the eu’s defensive capabilities and resilience to sudden shocks; recalls that the upcoming european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act will exceed available funding under heading 5;


### 19. underlines the need to enhance eu security and defence capabilities to better respond to the current unprecedented geopolitical challenges , including the fight against terrorism and cybercrime; recalls the importance of a comprehensive approach to security covering military and civilian capabilities , external relations and internal security; recalls that the upcoming european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act will exceed available funding under heading 5; ### 19. underlines the need to enhance eu security and defence capabilities to better respond to the current unprecedented geopolitical challenges , including the fight against terrorism and cybercrime; recalls the importance of a comprehensive approach to security covering military and civilian capabilities , external relations and internal security;


### 19. underlines the need to enhance eu security and defence capabilities to better respond to the current unprecedented geopolitical challenges , including the fight against terrorism and cybercrime; recalls the importance of a comprehensive approach to security covering military and civilian capabilities , external relations and internal security; recalls that the upcoming european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act will exceed available funding under heading 5; ### 19. underlines the need to enhance eu security and defence capabilities to better respond to the current unprecedented geopolitical challenges , including the fight against terrorism and cybercrime as well as the spread of online disinformation; recalls the importance of a comprehensive approach to security covering military and civilian capabilities , external relations and internal security; recalls that the upcoming european defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act will exceed available funding under heading 5;


### 21. underscores that repayment of euri borrowing costs is an obligation for the eu; notes that borrowing costs depend on market fluctuations and are therefore inherently unpredictable , which creates risks for agreed eu policies and programmes and for the budget’s ability to respond to emerging needs; repeats its call for euri borrowing costs to be placed over and above the mff ceilings as part of the mff revision; insists on the need for the commission to provide the budgetary authority with timely and detailed information on the calculations underpinning euri borrowing costs; ### 21. underscores that repayment of euri borrowing costs is an obligation for the eu; notes that borrowing costs depend on market fluctuations and are therefore inherently unpredictable , which creates risks for agreed eu policies and programmes and for the budget’s ability to respond to emerging needs; insists on the need for the commission to provide the budgetary authority with timely and detailed information on the calculations underpinning euri borrowing costs;


### 21. underscores that repayment of euri borrowing costs is an obligation for the eu; notes that borrowing costs depend on market fluctuations and are therefore inherently unpredictable , which creates risks for agreed eu policies and programmes and for the budget’s ability to respond to emerging needs; repeats its call for euri borrowing costs to be placed over and above the mff ceilings as part of the mff revision; insists on the need for the commission to provide the budgetary authority with timely and detailed information on the calculations underpinning euri borrowing costs; ### 21. underscores that repayment of euri borrowing costs is an obligation for the eu; notes that borrowing costs depend on market fluctuations and are therefore inherently unpredictable , which creates risks for agreed eu policies and programmes and for the budget’s ability to respond to emerging needs; repeats its call for euri borrowing costs to be placed over and above the mff ceilings as part of the mff revision to be in place already for the budget 2024; insists on the need for the commission to provide the budgetary authority with timely and detailed information on the calculations underpinning euri borrowing costs;


### 22. notes that the amount of research decommitments (provisionally over eur 300 million in 2022) exceeds the level anticipated in , and therefore is not covered by , the mff agreement; insists that all research decommitments should be made available in accordance with article 15(3) of the financial regulation (regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046); ### 22. notes that the amount of research decommitments (provisionally over eur 300 million in 2022) exceeds the level anticipated in , and therefore is not covered by , the mff agreement; insists that all research decommitments should be made available in accordance with article 15(3) of the financial regulation (regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046); reiterates its position that all decommitted appropriations should remain in the budget and underlines the need for corresponding changes to the financial regulation;


### (12) when a driver is engaged in a combined transport operation , the nature of the service provided during the initial or final road leg is closely linked with the member state of establishment if the road leg on its own is a bilateral transport operation. by contrast , when the transport operation during the road leg is carried out within the host member state or as a non-bilateral international transport operation , there is a sufficient link with the territory of a host member state and therefore the posting rules should apply. ### (12) when a driver is engaged in a combined transport operation , the nature of the service provided during the initial or final road leg is closely linked with the member state of establishment if the road leg on its own is a bilateral transport operation.


### (13) where a driver performs other types of operations , notably cabotage operations or non-bilateral international transport operations , there is a sufficient link to the territory of the host member state. the link exists in case of cabotage operations as defined by regulations (ec) no 1072/20096 and (ec) no 1073/20097 of the european parliament and of the council since the entire transport operation takes place in a host member state and the service is thus closely linked to the territory of the host member state. a non-bilateral international transport operation is characterised by the fact that the driver is engaged in international carriage outside of the member state of establishment of the undertaking making the posting. the services performed are therefore linked with the host member states concerned rather than with the member state of establishment. in those cases , sector-specific rules are only required with regard to the administrative requirements and control measures. ### (13) where a driver performs other types of operations , notably cabotage operations or non-bilateral international transport operations , there is a sufficient link to the territory of the host member state. the link exists in case of cabotage operations as defined by regulations (ec) no 1072/20096 and (ec) no 1073/20097 of the european parliament and of the council since the entire transport operation takes place in a host member state and the service is thus closely linked to the territory of the host member state. a non-bilateral international transport operation is characterised by the fact that the driver is engaged in international carriage outside of the member state of establishment of the undertaking making the posting. the services performed are therefore linked with the host member states concerned rather than with the member state of establishment. in those cases , sector-specific rules are only required with regard to the administrative requirements and control measures. nevertheless , until negotiations between the union and relevant third countries as regards the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this directive will be concluded , certain number of cross-trade operations should be exempted from posting rules.


### (15) union operators face growing competition from operators based in third countries. it is therefore of the utmost importance to ensure that union operators are not discriminated against. according to article 1(4) of directive 96/71/ec , undertakings established in a non-member state must not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a member state. that principle should also apply with regard to the specific rules on posting provided for in this directive. it should , in particular , apply when third country operators perform transport operations under bilateral or multilateral agreements granting access to the union market. ### (15) union operators face growing competition from operators based in third countries. it is therefore of the utmost importance to ensure that union operators are not discriminated against. according to article 1(4) of directive 96/71/ec , undertakings established in a non-member state must not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a member state. that principle should also apply with regard to the specific rules on posting provided for in this directive. therefore , taking into account the fact that the union has already exercised its competence and adopted common specific rules on posting of drivers , it should begin negotiations with the relevant third countries with a view to the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this directive.


### for the purpose of this directive , a bilateral transport operation in respect of goods means the movement of goods , based on a transport contract , from the member state of establishment , as defined in article 2(8) of regulation (ec) no 1071/2009 , to another member state or to a third country , or from another member state or a third country to the member state of establishment. ### for the purpose of this directive , a bilateral transport operation in respect of goods means the movement of goods , based on a consignment note , from the member state of establishment , as defined in article 2(8) of regulation (ec) no 1071/2009 , to another member state or to a third country , or from another member state or a third country to the member state of establishment.


### from … [18 months after the entry into force of this directive] , which is the date from which drivers are required , pursuant to article 34(7) of regulation (eu) no 165/2014 , to record border crossing data manually , member states shall apply the exemption for bilateral transport operations in respect of goods set out in the first and second subparagraphs of this paragraph also where , in addition to performing a bilateral transport operation , the driver performs one activity of loading and/or unloading in the member states or third countries that the driver crosses , provided that the driver does not load goods and unload them in the same member state. ### deleted