### 34. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the president of the european council , the council , the commission , the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy , the governments and parliaments of the member states and to the president , government and parliament of the republic of turkey. ### 34. 35.takes into account not only the absence of any progress in engaging with turkey , but also the renewed escalation on the turkish side by unilateral actions and provocations in breach of international law by the latter , and calls on the council to develop a list of further restrictive measures that should be sectoral and targeted; in this spirit , recalls the european council’s conclusions of 1-2 october 2020 that the eu will use all the instruments and the options at its disposal , including in accordance with articles 29 teu and215 tfeu , in order to defend its interests and those of its member – states;


### n. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2019 pertained to environmental matters (in particular , issues concerning pollution , protection and preservation and waste management) , fundamental rights (notably the rights of the child , voting rights and eu citizens’ rights , in particular in the context of brexit) , constitutional affairs (in particular questions related to the european elections and to the uk’s withdrawal from the eu) , health (in particular issues relating to healthcare and to the impact of hazards and toxic substances) , transport (notably air and rail passengers’ rights , cross-national connections and seasonal time changes) , and the internal market (in particular questions relating to consumers’ rights and freedom of movement of persons) , in addition to many other areas of activity; ### n. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2019 pertained to environmental matters (in particular , issues concerning pollution , protection and preservation and waste management) , fundamental rights (notably the rights of the child , voting rights and eu citizens’ rights , in particular in the context of brexit) , constitutional affairs (in particular questions related to the european elections and to the uk’s withdrawal from the eu) , health (in particular issues relating to healthcare and to the impact of hazards and toxic substances) , transport (notably air and rail passengers’ rights , cross-national connections and seasonal time changes) , the internal market (in particular questions relating to consumers’ rights and freedom of movement of persons) , employment (in particular access to the job market and precarious contracts) , and culture and education (in particular access to education for children with disabilities and harassment at school) , in addition to many other areas of activity;


### 1. recalls the important role of the committee on petitions in defending and promoting the rights of eu citizens and residents , ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in timely fashion and , wherever possible , resolved , through an open , democratic and transparent petition process; ### 1. recalls the important role of the committee on petitions as the only committee directly communicating with the citizens , in defending and promoting the rights of eu citizens and residents , ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in timely fashion and , wherever possible , resolved , through an open , democratic and transparent petition process;


### 1. recalls the important role of the committee on petitions in defending and promoting the rights of eu citizens and residents , ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in timely fashion and , wherever possible , resolved , through an open , democratic and transparent petition process; ### 1. recalls the important role of the committee on petitions in defending and promoting the rights of eu citizens and residents , within the committee competences , ensuring that petitioners’ concerns and complaints are examined in timely fashion and , wherever possible , resolved , through an open , democratic and transparent petition process;


### 2. emphasizes the importance of a continuous public debate on the union’s fields of activity aimed at informing citizens about the scope of the union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making , in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; ### 2. regrets that petitioners are still not sufficiently informed about the grounds for declaring a petition inadmissible; emphasizes the importance of a continuous public debate on the union’s fields of activity aimed at informing citizens about the scope of the union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making , in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; considers it essential to find a way of better promoting the right to petition and make citizens aware of this right;


### 2. emphasizes the importance of a continuous public debate on the union’s fields of activity aimed at informing citizens about the scope of the union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making , in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions; ### 2. emphasizes the importance of a continuous public debate on the union’s fields of activity aimed at informing citizens about their citizenship rights , the scope of the union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making , in order to reduce the number of inadmissible petitions;


### 3. calls for a more focused and active press and communications service and a more active social media presence , making the work of the committee more responsive to public concerns; ### 3. calls for a more focused and active press and communications service and a more active social media presence , making the work of the committee more responsive to public concerns , by also highlighting those cases and success stories , in which an issue raised by a petitioner was solved with the support of the peti committee;


### 3. calls for a more focused and active press and communications service and a more active social media presence , making the work of the committee more responsive to public concerns; ### 3. calls for a more focused and active press and communications service and a more active social media presence , making the work of the committee more visible and responsive to public concerns;


### 1. highlights the fact that the committee on petitions receives a large number of petitions on the lack of implementation of the principle of equal treatment as regards access to employment , vocational training , promotion , and the working conditions of persons with disabilities; ### 1. highlights the fact that the committee on petitions receives a large number of petitions on the lack of implementation of the principle of equal treatment as regards access to employment , vocational training , promotion , and the working conditions of persons with disabilities , as well as has repeatedly called for the need to make the petitions web portal more accessible , transparent and open to all citizens;


### 1. calls on the member states to systematically integrate the interests and rights of women and girls with disabilities into all national action plans , strategies and policies; ### 1. calls on the member states to systematically integrate the interests and rights of women and girls with disabilities into all national action plans , strategies and policies , in particular with respect to education , employment and social policy , with a focus on discrimination on account of gender and disability with which women are confronted;


### 2. calls on the member states to mount awareness-raising campaigns and provide clear information to workers and the general public on their rights and obligations , including the rights to work and employment , with a specific focus on accessibility and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; ### 2. calls on the member states to mount awareness-raising campaigns and provide clear information to workers and the general public on their rights and obligations , including the rights to work and employment , with a specific focus on accessibility and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities , so as to eradicate all forms of explicit or latent discrimination , with the goal of learning how to detect , tackle and denounce discrimination , and how to access current anti-discrimination legislation; invites the member states to exchange best practices in this regard;


### 3. calls on the member states to take steps to ensure that women with disabilities benefit from the same rules with regard to access to the labour market; ### 3. calls on the member states to take steps to ensure that women with disabilities benefit from the same rules with regard to access to the labour market , hiring and promotion , equal access to training and reskilling , equal access to credit and other productive resources , equal pay for equal work and participation in decision-making on an equal footing with all other employees;


### 5. calls on the commission to assess whether the member states have detailed provisions in place to ensure that people can exercise their right to maternity leave , paternity leave and care leave , as well as arrangements for flexible working; ### 5. calls on the commission to assess whether the member states have detailed provisions in place to ensure that people can exercise their right to maternity leave , paternity leave and care leave , as well as arrangements for flexible working arrangements tailored to the specific needs of mothers with disabilities , mothers of children suffering from disabilities or long-term illness , or mothers in specific circumstances , such as those dealing with premature births;


### 6. calls for relevant , accurate data to be gathered on gender and the disability variable in the labour market; ### 6. calls for relevant , accurate data to be gathered on gender and the disability variable in the labour market , with the goal of using it as a basis for national and european strategies regarding disabilities , employment and gender equality;


### 7. considers that a reasonable effort should be made to adapt all workplaces to accommodate special needs with a view to potentially employing persons with all types of disabilities and insists on promoting dialogue between social partners with a view to fostering equal treatment , including through the monitoring of workplace practices , collective agreements , codes of conduct and research on or the exchange of experiences and good practices; ### 7. considers that a reasonable effort should be made to adapt workplaces to accommodate the special needs of workers with disabilities with a view to potentially employing persons with all types of disabilities on the open labour market , stresses the importance of the more widespread use of modern technologies to this end , and insists on promoting dialogue between social partners with a view to fostering equal treatment , including through the monitoring of workplace practices , collective agreements , codes of conduct and research on or the exchange of experiences and good practices;


### 7. considers that a reasonable effort should be made to adapt all workplaces to accommodate special needs with a view to potentially employing persons with all types of disabilities and insists on promoting dialogue between social partners with a view to fostering equal treatment , including through the monitoring of workplace practices , collective agreements , codes of conduct and research on or the exchange of experiences and good practices; ### 7. considers that a reasonable effort should be made , based on defined timeframes , to adapt all workplaces to accommodate accessibility needs with a view to potentially employing persons with all types of impairments and insists on promoting dialogue between social partners with a view to fostering equal treatment , including through the monitoring of workplace practices , collective agreements , codes of conduct and research on or the exchange of experiences and good practices;


### 8. calls on all member states to take appropriate action to achieve the social and economic integration of disabled people , to raise awareness , to share best practices and to combat youth and senior unemployment , as unemployment can lead to poverty , social exclusion and mental health problems; ### 8. calls on all member states to take appropriate action to achieve the social and economic integration of disabled people , to raise awareness about their rights , to share best practices and to combat youth and senior unemployment , as unemployment can lead to poverty , social exclusion and mental health problems; reiterates the importance of avoiding the segregated employment by linking people with disabilities to the open labour market , and thus providing them with the possibility of choosing a job.


### 8. calls on the member states to take steps to encourage and promote businesses that are committed to recruiting people with disabilities. ### 8. calls on the member states to take steps to encourage and promote businesses that are committed to recruiting people with disabilities , such as by devising an externally recognisable certification mark , with the goal of showcasing their compliance with the rules in place and the work they are doing , as well as providing them with the opportunity to share the initiatives implemented to achieve this;


### 9. highlights the role of women , who usually have primary responsibility for taking care of children and dependants with disabilities; stresses that this has a direct effect on women’s access to jobs and their professional development and may negatively affect their conditions of employment; ### 9. highlights the role of women , who usually have primary responsibility for taking care of children and dependants with disabilities and that disabled women face a double discrimination which has statistically led to a higher unemployment ratio; stresses that this has a direct effect on women’s access to jobs and their professional development and may negatively affect their conditions of employment;


### 10. insists on updating and renewing the post-2020 european disability strategy , with the aim of further reducing inequalities for disadvantaged persons , and promoting their social and economic inclusion and independence , taking into account the challenges and issues relating to disabilities that have arisen from the covid-19 pandemic; notes that confinement measures taken by governments and teleworking may have affected persons with disabilities. ### 10. insists on updating and renewing the post-2020 european disability strategy , with the aim of further reducing inequalities for disadvantaged persons , and promoting their social and economic inclusion and independence , taking into account the challenges and issues relating to disability that have arisen from the covid-19 pandemic; notes that confinement measures taken by governments and teleworking may have affected persons with disabilities as well as the need to consider the provision of financial support to employers of disabled persons in order to provide them with the equipment required for teleworking.


### — having regard to the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (istanbul convention) , ### deleted


### a. whereas persons with disabilities (pwd) are denied their right to engage in work on an equal basis with others; ### a. whereas persons with disabilities face challenges posed by the discrimination including multiple discrimination in many areas of life; whereas these challenges vary across the member states; whereas persons with disabilities face major difficulties in achieving their equal access and equal conditions in the labour market;


### b. whereas women and girls with disabilities can face many forms of discrimination; ### b. whereas women and girls with disabilities can face many forms of discrimination; which include direct discrimination , indirect discrimination , discrimination by association , denial of reasonable accommodation and structural or systematic discrimination;


### 4. calls on the member states to guarantee an accessible , non-stereotyped education system , with inclusive education measures; ### 4. calls on the member states to guarantee an accessible , non-stereotyped education system , with inclusive education measures , which prepare women and girls with disabilities for the labour market , with a specific focus on digital capabilities and lifelong learning , and to guarantee that women and girls with disabilities can choose their areas of study , to enable them to opt for work which they want to do and which is commensurate with their abilities , and not be limited by inaccessibility , prejudices and stereotypes;


### 1. recalls that ensuring the effective and uniform application of eu law is crucial for upholding the rule of law , which is one of the founding values of the union and its member states , as set out in article 2 of the treaty on european union; is , therefore , worried about the increasing number of petitions expressing citizens’ concerns over violations of the rule of law in the member states , including regarding disputed reforms of national judiciaries; stresses that non-compliance with the rule of law , including by sub-national entities , has a direct impact on citizens’ lives , as demonstrated in petitions received and by the outcome of special eurobarometer 489; calls on the commission to respect the commitments made in its 2019 communication entitled ‘strengthening the rule of law within the union: a blueprint for action’ (com(2019)0343) , in order to promote a culture of respect for the rule of law , reinforce cooperation with national authorities and ensure an effective common response to actual threats within the union; ### 1. recalls that ensuring the effective and uniform application of eu law is crucial for upholding the rule of law , which is one of the founding values of the union and its member states , as set out in article 2 of the treaty on european union; is , therefore , worried about the increasing number of petitions expressing citizens’ concerns over violations of the rule of law in the member states , including regarding disputed reforms of national judiciaries; stresses that non-compliance with the rule of law , including by sub-national entities , has a direct impact on citizens’ lives , as demonstrated in petitions received and by the outcome of special eurobarometer 489; calls on the commission to respect the commitments made in its 2019 communication entitled ‘strengthening the rule of law within the union: a blueprint for action’ (com(2019)0343) , in order to promote a culture of respect for the rule of law , reinforce cooperation with national authorities and ensure an effective common response to actual threats within the union; points out that article 4 of the treaty on european union requires the union to respect the equality of member states before the treaties , as well as their fundamental structures , political and constitutional , especially those that seek to ensure their territorial integrity , maintain public order and safeguard national security;


### 1. stresses the need to continuously improve the mechanisms designed to ensure that rule-making is in full compliance with the treaties , notably the principles of conferral , subsidiarity and proportionality , as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union (teu); ### 1. stresses the need to continuously improve the mechanisms designed to ensure that rule-making is in full compliance with the treaties , notably the principles of conferral , subsidiarity and proportionality , as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union (teu); supports the establishment of an eu mechanism on democracy , the rule of law and fundamental rights (the ‘mechanism’) to be governed by an interinstitutional agreement between the three institutions , consisting of an annual monitoring cycle on union values , covering all aspects of article 2 teu and applying equally , objectively and fairly to all member states , while respecting the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality;


### 1. stresses the need to continuously improve the mechanisms designed to ensure that rule-making is in full compliance with the treaties , notably the principles of conferral , subsidiarity and proportionality , as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union (teu); ### 1. stresses the need to continuously improve the mechanisms designed to ensure that rule-making is in full compliance with the treaties , notably the principles of conferral , subsidiarity and proportionality , as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union (teu) , and with the principle of sincere cooperation as set out in article 13 of the treaty on the european union (teu);


### 1. welcomes the commission’s 2017 , 2018 and 2019 reports on monitoring the application of eu law , including the country-specific reports; takes the view that monitoring is essential in order to identify risks to the rule of law before they reach a point where they require a formal response; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s 2017 , 2018 and 2019 reports on monitoring the application of eu law , including the country-specific reports; takes the view that monitoring is essential in order to identify risks to the rule of law before they reach a point where they require a formal response; welcomes , in this regard , the commission’s first yearly rule of law report as a new preventive tool and part of the new annual european rule of law mechanism , focused on four areas: justice systems , the anti-corruption framework , media pluralism and freedom , and other institutional issues linked to checks and balances;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s 2017 , 2018 and 2019 reports on monitoring the application of eu law , including the country-specific reports; takes the view that monitoring is essential in order to identify risks to the rule of law before they reach a point where they require a formal response; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s 2017 , 2018 and 2019 reports on monitoring the application of eu law , including the country-specific reports; takes the view that monitoring is essential in order to identify and preclude risks to the rule of law and the public rights and freedoms of eu citizens before they reach a point where they require a formal response;


### 2. highlights the crucial role of national parliaments in the pre-legislative scrutiny of draft eu laws and in their correct implementation by the member states; ### 2. highlights the crucial role of national parliaments in the pre-legislative scrutiny of draft eu laws and in their correct implementation by the member states; notes that the existing forms of cooperation with national parliaments - like inter-parliamentary delegations , or procedures involving national parliaments in information-exchange regarding law-making and application - could be improved , calls for discussing possibilities for enhancing cooperation in the field of the application of the principles of subsidiarity and in defining the role of the principle of proportionality during decision-making and the application of norms during the conference on the future of europe;


### 2. is seriously concerned at the fact that many member states have not yet implemented the 4amld; welcomes the launch of infringement procedures; urges the member states to duly transpose the 4amld; notes , however , that the large number of open infringement procedures could point to a failing in the law itself; ### 2. is seriously concerned at the fact that many member states have not yet implemented the 4amld; welcomes the launch of infringement procedures; welcomes also the adoption by the european commission of the communication entitled 'towards a better implementation of the eu framework on combating money laundering and terrorist financing' , which , together with a series of reports , can help european and national authorities to address money laundering risks , including those related to terrorist financing , more effectively; urges the member states to duly transpose the 4amld; notes , however , that the large number of open infringement procedures could point to a failing in the law itself;


### 2. is seriously concerned at the fact that many member states have not yet implemented the 4amld; welcomes the launch of infringement procedures; urges the member states to duly transpose the 4amld; notes , however , that the large number of open infringement procedures could point to a failing in the law itself; ### 2. is seriously concerned at the fact that many member states have not yet implemented the anti-money laundering directives (4amld and 5amld); welcomes the launch of infringement procedures and urges the member states to duly transpose those directives;


### 3. is concerned at the implications of certain investment and citizenship schemes recently adopted by a number of member states , including bulgaria , cyprus and malta; calls on the commission to introduce legislation banning such practices; ### 3. is concerned at the implications of certain investment and citizenship schemes recently adopted by some member states; calls on the commission to introduce legislation banning such practices;


### 4. deplores the inconsistencies and shortcomings in the european legislation designed to combat cross-border organised crime; calls on the commission to continue monitoring the correct transposition of the framework decision on the fight against organised crime , using its enforcement powers under the treaties; calls on the commission to review the framework decision in the light of article 83 tfeu , updating the definitions of criminal offences to emphasise the cross-border nature of criminal organisations , as repeatedly highlighted in the reports of the relevant european agencies , making the related penalties more severe and adding the offence of criminal association , as characterised , according to the mafia model , by intimidation tactics , a firm intent to take part in criminal activities by mere fact of association , and the ability to influence public bodies; would welcome , in this context , general european legislation on protecting those who cooperate with law enforcement authorities; ### 4. points out the shortcomings in the european legislation designed to combat cross-border organised crime; calls on the commission to continue monitoring the correct transposition of the framework decision on the fight against organised crime , using its enforcement powers under the treaties; calls on the commission to present a legislative proposal for a directive based on article 83(1) tfeu to repeal fwd 2008/841/jha on the fight against organised crime , including an update of the definitions of criminal offences to emphasise the cross-border nature of criminal organisations , as repeatedly highlighted in the reports of the relevant european agencies , notably europol and eurojust , higher penalties and the offence of criminal association , as characterised , according to the mafia model , by intimidation tactics , a firm intent to take part in criminal activities by mere fact of association , and the ability to influence public bodies; would welcome , in this context , general european legislation on protecting those who cooperate with law enforcement authorities;


### 5. stresses the importance of legislation which enables enforcement authorities to take effective action against ill-gotten assets to prevent criminals from reaping the spoils of their offences and then ploughing proceeds back into the legal economy or using them to finance other criminal activities; notes that european legislation is lacking in this regard , despite the forthcoming entry into force of regulation 2018/1805 , and calls on the commission to review the entire legal framework for freezing and confiscating instrumentalities and criminal proceeds in the eu , paying particular attention to the seizure or confiscation of criminal proceeds in the absence of a conviction and the management of such assets , in order to compensate for the lack of an adequate uniform legal framework at eu level; ### 5. stresses the importance of legislation which enables law enforcement authorities to take effective action against ill-gotten assets to prevent criminals from reaping the spoils of their offences and then ploughing proceeds back into the legal economy or using them to finance other criminal activities; notes that european legislation is lacking in this regard , despite the forthcoming entry into force of regulation 2018/1805; welcomes , therefore , the commitment of the commission to review the entire legal framework for freezing and confiscating instrumentalities and criminal proceeds in the eu and to analyse the possible need for further common rules , paying particular attention to the seizure or confiscation of criminal proceeds in the absence of a conviction and the management of such assets;


### 6. highlights the urgent need to redefine the european taxation model in order to curb unfair competition between member states and the proliferation of tax havens; considers that fair taxation and determined measures to combat tax fraud , tax evasion , aggressive tax planning and money laundering have a central role to play in eu policies; calls on the eu to support member states’ transition towards a tax system that is consistent with the legal framework and in keeping with the treaties; ### 6. highlights the need to improve eu legislation on taxes in order to make tax systems more transparent , accountable and effective as well as to curb unfair competition between member states and the proliferation of tax havens; considers that fair taxation and determined measures to combat tax fraud , tax evasion , aggressive tax planning and money laundering have a central role to play in eu policies; calls on the commission and member states to develop a competitive , fair and robust taxation system fit for the digital era and new business models;


### 7. deplores the fact that the commission has not decided to launch infringement procedures against the member states that have breached schengen rules; ### 7. regrets that the commission has not decided to launch infringement procedures against the member states that have breached schengen rules;


### 9. urges the member states to transpose eu legislation on police and judicial cooperation , paying particular attention to the exchange of data and information; notes that in 2019 the commission pursued infringement procedures for failure to notify it of the adoption of the measures required to successfully transpose the passenger name record directive (spain , the netherlands and finland) and the directive on combating terrorism (greece and luxembourg); ### 9. urges the member states to transpose eu legislation to fight serious crime and terrorism; points in particular to the transposition shortcomings in several member states identified by the commission in relation to the directive on combating terrorism (2017/541/eu); notes that most member states against which the commission pursued infringement procedures in 2019 have in the meantime notified the adoption of the measures required to successfully transpose the passenger name record directive (2016/681/eu);


### — having regard to the commission’s 2017 and 2018 reports on monitoring the application of eu law (com(2018)0540 and com(2019)0319) , ### — having regard to the commission’s 2017 , 2018 and 2019 reports on monitoring the application of eu law (com(2018)0540 , com(2019)0319 and com(2020)0350 ,


### — having regard to the commission’s 2017 and 2018 reports on monitoring the application of eu law (com(2018)0540 and com(2019)0319) , ### — having regard to the commission’s 2017 , 2018 and 2019 reports on monitoring the application of eu law (com(2018)0540 , com(2019)0319 and com(2020)350) ,


### a. whereas in 2016 the commission decided to prioritise the most serious breaches of eu law in its work on infringement cases and complaints , and whereas 2017 was the first year in which the commission applied this new , more targeted approach; ### a. whereas in 2016 the commission decided to prioritise the most serious breaches of eu law significantly affecting the interests of citizens and businesses in its work on infringement cases and complaints , and whereas 2017 was the first year in which the commission applied this new , more targeted approach;


### b. whereas eu legislation is effective only if correctly transposed and applied by the member states to guarantee a level playing field for citizens; ### b. whereas whereas member states have the primary responsibility to transpose within the established deadlines and apply and correctly implement the provisions of eu law and that eu legislation is effective only if correctly transposed and applied by the member states to guarantee a level playing field for citizens;


### b. whereas eu legislation is effective only if correctly transposed and applied by the member states to guarantee a level playing field for citizens; ### b. whereas eu legislation is effective only if correctly transposed and applied by the member states which is necessary to guarantee the benefits of eu policies to all european citizens and a level playing field for businesses across the internal market;


### b. whereas eu legislation is effective only if correctly transposed and applied by the member states to guarantee a level playing field for citizens; ### b. whereas eu legislation is effective only if fully , accurately and promptly transposed on the one hand and applied by the member states to guarantee a level playing field for citizens on the other;


### c. whereas infringement procedures are unfair insofar as they make citizens bear the cost of the incomplete transposition or incorrect application of european law by member states , and whereas new mechanisms should be introduced to guarantee the correct application of eu law; ### c. whereas infringement procedures are unfair insofar as they make citizens bear the cost of the incomplete transposition or incorrect application of european law by member states , and whereas more effective interinstitutional cooperation , both at national level and between the eu and member states , should be introduced , together with new mechanisms to ensure the correct application of eu law;


### c. whereas infringement procedures are unfair insofar as they make citizens bear the cost of the incomplete transposition or incorrect application of european law by member states , and whereas new mechanisms should be introduced to guarantee the correct application of eu law; ### c. whereas infringement procedures as well as other implementation and compliance-promoting mechanisms should be employed systematically by the commission in order to ensure that eu citizens and businesses are not negatively affected by the late or incomplete transposition or incorrect application of eu law by member states;


### d. whereas informal ‘eu pilot’ procedures have often proved ineffective; ### d. whereas an ‘eu pilot’ procedure has been introduced in order to quickly resolve potential breaches of eu law at an early stage in appropriate cases through a structured problem-solving dialogue between the commission and member states;


### d. whereas informal ‘eu pilot’ procedures have often proved ineffective; ### d. whereas informal ‘eu pilot’ procedures have often proved ineffective and , since 2017 , have been used less than before;


### f. whereas europol found that between 0.7% and 1.28% of the eu’s annual gross domestic product was used for suspect financial activity , such as the laundering of ill-gotten funds , and whereas the commission has launched infringement proceedings against most member states for failing to properly transpose the fourth anti-money laundering directive (4amld); ### f. whereas europol found that between 0.7% and 1.28% of the eu’s annual gross domestic product was used for suspect financial activity , such as the laundering of ill-gotten funds , and whereas the commission has launched infringement proceedings against most member states for failing to properly transpose the anti-money laundering directives (4amld and 5amld);


### g. whereas a number of member states have introduced schemes that either directly or indirectly sell eu citizenship , and whereas there are serious concerns that such schemes could be open to abuse , giving rise to issues relating to security and transparency , and facilitating organised crime and money laundering; ### g. whereas a number of member states have introduced schemes that either directly or indirectly sell eu citizenship , and whereas there are serious concerns that such schemes could be open to abuse , giving rise to issues relating to security and transparency , undermining public trust in eu values and principles and facilitating organised crime and money laundering;


### g. whereas a number of member states have introduced schemes that either directly or indirectly sell eu citizenship , and whereas there are serious concerns that such schemes could be open to abuse , giving rise to issues relating to security and transparency , and facilitating organised crime and money laundering; ### g. whereas some member states have introduced schemes that either directly or indirectly sell eu citizenship , and whereas there are serious concerns that such schemes could be open to abuse , giving rise to issues relating to security and transparency , and facilitating organised crime and money laundering;


### i. whereas the refugee crisis has demonstrated the need for urgent reform of the common european asylum system and for more effective burden sharing among member states , whereas the mandatory schemes for the emergency relocation of asylum seekers from italy and greece have proved ineffective , and whereas the commission has launched infringement procedures against czechia , poland and hungary for refusing to comply with relocation decisions; ### i. whereas the refugee crisis has demonstrated the need for urgent reform of the common european asylum system and for more effective burden sharing among member states , whereas the mandatory schemes for the emergency relocation of asylum seekers from italy and greece have proved ineffective involving , in particular , serious consequences of a physical and psychological nature , on minors and especially unaccompanied minors , and whereas the commission has launched infringement procedures against czechia , poland and hungary for refusing to comply with relocation decisions;


### i. whereas the refugee crisis has demonstrated the need for urgent reform of the common european asylum system and for more effective burden sharing among member states , whereas the mandatory schemes for the emergency relocation of asylum seekers from italy and greece have proved ineffective , and whereas the commission has launched infringement procedures against czechia , poland and hungary for refusing to comply with relocation decisions; ### i. whereas the refugee crisis has demonstrated the need for urgent reform of the common european asylum system and for more effective burden sharing among member states , whereas the mandatory schemes for the emergency relocation of asylum seekers from italy and greece have proved ineffective , and whereas the commission has launched infringement procedures against against those member states that did not comply with relocation decisions;


### k. whereas media freedom , pluralism and independence are essential components of the right to freedom of expression , and whereas the media play a crucial role in a democratic society , as specified in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the teu; ### k. whereas media freedom , pluralism and independence are essential components of the right to freedom of expression , and whereas the media play a crucial role in a democratic society , as specified in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the teu; whereas disinformation campaigns aimed at misleading the public about the eu activities target also the measures undertaken in order to ensure the proper application of eu law in member states;


### 10. calls on the eu institutions to guarantee the full implementation of the charter of fundamental rights in all their decisions , actions and policies , as a way of upholding media pluralism and media freedom; expresses concern at the media landscape in the eu; strongly condemns practices designed to intimidate or threaten journalists , including slapp lawsuits; calls on the commission to introduce measures to clamp down on the practice of using the courts improperly to intimidate or undermine journalists; ### 10. calls on the eu institutions to guarantee the full implementation of the charter of fundamental rights in all their decisions , actions and policies , as a way of upholding media pluralism and media freedom; expresses concern at the media landscape in the eu; strongly condemns practices designed to intimidate or threaten journalists; reiterates , in this respect , its call on the commission to come forward with a comprehensive proposal for a legislative act aiming to establish minimum standards against slapp practices across the eu; calls on the commission to introduce measures to clamp down on the practice of using the courts improperly to intimidate or undermine journalists;


### 11. expresses concern at the serious gaps in the application of eu environmental law , particularly in the area of waste management and disposal , the over-exploitation of natural resources , the inadequate treatment of urban wastewater and air pollution; calls on the commission to guarantee the swift , complete and correct transposition of all eu environmental directives in all member states , in line with the priorities set in its communication ‘eu law: better results through better application’; ### 11. expresses concern at the serious gaps in the application of eu environmental law , particularly in the area of waste management and disposal , the over-exploitation of natural resources , the inadequate treatment of urban wastewater and air pollution which also have serious impacts on human health; calls on the commission to guarantee the swift , complete and correct transposition of all eu environmental directives in all member states , in line with the priorities set in its communication ‘eu law: better results through better application’;


### 11. expresses concern at the serious gaps in the application of eu environmental law , particularly in the area of waste management and disposal , the over-exploitation of natural resources , the inadequate treatment of urban wastewater and air pollution; calls on the commission to guarantee the swift , complete and correct transposition of all eu environmental directives in all member states , in line with the priorities set in its communication ‘eu law: better results through better application’; ### 11. calls on the commission to ensure the swift , complete and correct transposition of all eu environmental directives in all member states , considering the priorities set in its communication ‘eu law: better results through better application’; stresses that particular attention should be paid to the enforcement of eu law in the area of waste management and disposal , treatment of urban wastewater and air pollution;


### — having regard to articles 24 , third paragraph , and 228 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , ### — having regard to articles 15 , 24 , third paragraph , and 228 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ,


### (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the european economy , growth and job creation. that objective , and the objective of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 climate target plan6 that was endorsed both by the european parliament7 and by the european council8 , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. ### (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the european economy , growth and job creation. that objective , and the objective of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 climate target plan6 that was endorsed both by the european parliament7 and by the european council8 , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. moreover , taking into account the war situation , the target of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by2030 is very ambitious , but achievable.


### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the european green deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 , given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss. ### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the european green deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 , given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to protect , restore and valorise biodiversity , by tackling environmental-related challenges.


### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council9 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target10 . therefore , the target set out in article 3 of that directive needs to be increased. ### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council9 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 45 % by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target10and to opt out of russian gas. therefore , the target set out in article 3 of that directive needs to be increased.


### (4) there is a growing recognition of the need for alignment of bioenergy policies with the cascading principle of biomass use11 , with a view to ensuring fair access to the biomass raw material market for the development of innovative , high value-added bio-based solutions and a sustainable circular bioeconomy. when developing support schemes for bioenergy , member states should therefore take into consideration the available sustainable supply of biomass for energy and non-energy uses and the maintenance of the national forest carbon sinks and ecosystems as well as the principles of the circular economy and the biomass cascading use , and the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008/98/ecof the european parliament and of the council12 . for this , they should grant no support to the production of energy from saw logs , veener logs , stumps and roots and avoid promoting the use of quality roundwood for energy except in well-defined circumstances. in line with the cascading principle , woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood-based products , 2) extending their service life , 3) re-use , 4) recycling , 5) bio-energy and 6) disposal. where no other use for woody biomass is economically viable or environmentally appropriate , energy recovery helps to reduce energy generation from non-renewable sources. member states’ support schemes for bioenergy should therefore be directed to such feedstocks for which little market competition exists with the material sectors , and whose sourcing is considered positive for both climate and biodiversity , in order to avoid negative incentives for unsustainable bioenergy pathways , as identified in the jrc report ‘the use of woody biomass for energy production in the eu’13 . on the other hand , in defining the further implications of the cascading principle , it is necessary to recognise the national specificities which guide member states in the design of their support schemeswaste prevention , reuse and recycling of waste should be the priority option. member states should avoid creating support schemes which would be counter to targets on treatment of waste and which would lead to the inefficient use of recyclable waste. moreover , in order to ensure a more efficient use of bioenergy , from 2026 on member states should not give support anymore to electricity-only plants , unless the installations are in regions with a specific use status as regards their transition away from fossil fuels or if the installations use carbon capture and storage. ### (4) there is a growing recognition of the need for alignment of bioenergy policies with the cascading principle of biomass use11 , with a view to ensuring fair access to the biomass raw material market for the development of innovative , high value-added bio-based solutions and a sustainable circular bioeconomy. when developing support schemes for bioenergy , member states should therefore take into consideration the available sustainable supply of biomass for energy and non-energy uses and the maintenance of the national forest carbon sinks and ecosystems as well as the principles of the circular economy and the biomass cascading use , and the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008/98/ecof the european parliament and of the council12 . member states should have more flexibility as regards the application of cascade principle as part of the use of biomass resources. the production of bioenergy through forest biomass must be carried out incompliance with the principles of sustainable development. on the other hand , in defining the further implications of the cascading principle , it is necessary to recognise the national specificities which guide member states in the design of their support schemes waste prevention , reuse and recycling of waste should be the priority option. member states should avoid creating support schemes which would be counter to targets on treatment of waste and which would lead to the inefficient use of recyclable waste. moreover , in order to ensure a more efficient use of bioenergy , from 2026 on member states should not give support anymore to electricity-only plants , unless the installations are in regions with a specific use status as regards their transition away from fossil fuels or if the installations use carbon capture and storage.


### (4) there is a growing recognition of the need for alignment of bioenergy policies with the cascading principle of biomass use11 , with a view to ensuring fair access to the biomass raw material market for the development of innovative , high value-added bio-based solutions and a sustainable circular bioeconomy. when developing support schemes for bioenergy , member states should therefore take into consideration the available sustainable supply of biomass for energy and non-energy uses and the maintenance of the national forest carbon sinks and ecosystems as well as the principles of the circular economy and the biomass cascading use , and the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008/98/ecof the european parliament and of the council12 . for this , they should grant no support to the production of energy from saw logs , veener logs , stumps and roots and avoid promoting the use of quality roundwood for energy except in well-defined circumstances. in line with the cascading principle , woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood-based products , 2) extending their service life , 3) re-use , 4) recycling , 5) bio-energy and 6) disposal. where no other use for woody biomass is economically viable or environmentally appropriate , energy recovery helps to reduce energy generation from non-renewable sources. member states’ support schemes for bioenergy should therefore be directed to such feedstocks for which little market competition exists with the material sectors , and whose sourcing is considered positive for both climate and biodiversity , in order to avoid negative incentives for unsustainable bioenergy pathways , as identified in the jrc report ‘the use of woody biomass for energy production in the eu’13 . on the other hand , in defining the further implications of the cascading principle , it is necessary to recognise the national specificities which guide member states in the design of their support schemeswaste prevention , reuse and recycling of waste should be the priority option. member states should avoid creating support schemes which would be counter to targets on treatment of waste and which would lead to the inefficient use of recyclable waste. moreover , in order to ensure a more efficient use of bioenergy , from 2026 on member states should not give support anymore to electricity-only plants , unless the installations are in regions with a specific use status as regards their transition away from fossil fuels or if the installations use carbon capture and storage. ### (4) there is a growing recognition of the need for alignment of bioenergy policies with the cascading principle of biomass use11 , with a view to ensuring fair access to the biomass raw material market for the development of innovative , high value-added bio-based solutions and a sustainable circular bioeconomy. when developing support schemes for bioenergy , member states should therefore take into consideration the available sustainable supply of biomass for energy and non-energy uses and the maintenance of the national forest carbon sinks and ecosystems as well as the principles of the circular economy and the biomass cascading use , and the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008/98/ecof the european parliament and of the council12 . on the other hand , in defining the further implications of the cascading principle , it is necessary to recognise the national specificities which guide member states in the design of their support schemeswaste prevention , reuse and recycling of waste should be the priority option. member states should avoid creating support schemes which would be counter to targets on treatment of waste and which would lead to the inefficient use of recyclable waste.


### (11) buildings have a large untapped potential to contribute effectively to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the union. the decarbonisation of heating and cooling in this sector through an increased share in production and use of renewable energy will be needed to meet the ambition set in the climate target plan to achieve the union objective of climate neutrality. however , progress on the use of renewables for heating and cooling has been stagnant in the last decade , largely relying on increased use of biomass. without the establishment of targets to increase the production and use of renewable energy in buildings , there will be no ability to track progress and identify bottlenecks in the uptake of renewables. furthermore , the creation of targets will provide a long-term signal to investors , including for the period immediately after 2030. this will complement obligations related to energy efficiency and the energy performance of buildings. therefore , indicative targets for the use of renewable energy in buildings should be set to guide and incentivise member states’ efforts to exploit the potential of using and producing renewable energy in buildings , encourage the development of and integration of technologies which produce renewable energy while providing certainty for investors and local level engagement. ### (11) buildings have a large untapped potential to contribute effectively to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by improving insulation of buildings or installing more efficient appliances and equipment in the union. the decarbonisation of heating and cooling in this sector through an increased share in production and use of renewable energy will be needed to meet the ambition set in the climate target plan to achieve the union objective of climate neutrality. however , progress on the use of renewables for heating and cooling has been stagnant in the last decade , largely relying on increased use of biomass. without the establishment of targets to increase the production and use of renewable energy in buildings , there will be no ability to track progress and identify bottlenecks in the uptake of renewables. furthermore , the creation of targets will provide a long-term signal to investors , including for the period immediately after 2030. this will complement obligations related to energy efficiency and the energy performance of buildings. therefore , indicative targets for the use of renewable energy in buildings should be set to guide and incentivise member states’ efforts to exploit the potential of using and producing renewable energy in buildings , encourage the development of and integration of technologies which produce renewable energy while providing certainty for investors and local level engagement.


### (29) the use of renewable fuels and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost-effective manner , and improve , amongst other , energy diversification in that sector while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports. with a view to achieving the increased target for greenhouse gas emission savings defined by the union , the level of renewable energy supplied to all transport modes in the union should be increased. expressing the transport target as a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate an increasing use of the most cost-effective and performing fuels , in terms of greenhouse gas savings , in transport. in addition , a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate innovation and set out a clear benchmark to compare across fuel types and renewable electricity depending on their greenhouse gas intensity. complementary to this , increasing the level of the energy-based target on advanced biofuels and biogas and introducing a target for renewable fuels of non-biological origin would ensure an increased use of the renewable fuels with smallest environmental impact in transport modes that are difficult to electrify. the achievement of those targets should be ensured by obligations on fuel suppliers as well as by other measures included in [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport - fueleu maritime and regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport]. dedicated obligations on aviation fuel suppliers should be set only pursuant to [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport]. ### (29) the use of renewable fuels and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost-effective manner , and improve , amongst other , energy diversification in that sector while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports. with a view to achieving the increased target for greenhouse gas emission savings defined by the union , the level of renewable energy supplied to all transport modes in the union should be increased. expressing the transport target as a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate an increasing use of the most cost-effective and performing fuels , in terms of greenhouse gas savings , in transport. in addition , a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate innovation and set out a clear benchmark to compare across fuel types and renewable electricity depending on their greenhouse gas intensity. complementary to this , increasing the level of the energy-based target on advanced biofuels and biogas and introducing a target for renewable fuels of non-biological origin would ensure an increased use of the renewable fuels with smallest environmental impact in transport modes that are difficult to electrify. the achievement of those targets should be ensured by obligations on fuel suppliers as well as by other measures included in [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport - fueleu maritime and regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport].


### (29) the use of renewable fuels and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost-effective manner , and improve , amongst other , energy diversification in that sector while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports. with a view to achieving the increased target for greenhouse gas emission savings defined by the union , the level of renewable energy supplied to all transport modes in the union should be increased. expressing the transport target as a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate an increasing use of the most cost-effective and performing fuels , in terms of greenhouse gas savings , in transport. in addition , a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate innovation and set out a clear benchmark to compare across fuel types and renewable electricity depending on their greenhouse gas intensity. complementary to this , increasing the level of the energy-based target on advanced biofuels and biogas and introducing a target for renewable fuels of non-biological origin would ensure an increased use of the renewable fuels with smallest environmental impact in transport modes that are difficult to electrify. the achievement of those targets should be ensured by obligations on fuel suppliers as well as by other measures included in [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport - fueleu maritime and regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport]. dedicated obligations on aviation fuel suppliers should be set only pursuant to [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport]. ### (29) the use of renewable fuels and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost-effective manner , and improve , amongst other , energy diversification in that sector while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports. furthermore , in order to achieve the targets set for industry and transport , funding is needed for the introduction of hydrogen from low-carbon as well as renewable sources. with a view to achieving the increased target for greenhouse gas emission savings defined by the union , the level of renewable energy supplied to all transport modes in the union should be increased. expressing the transport target as a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate an increasing use of the most cost-effective and performing fuels , in terms of greenhouse gas savings , in transport. in addition , a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate innovation and set out a clear benchmark to compare across fuel types and renewable electricity depending on their greenhouse gas intensity. complementary to this , increasing the level of the energy-based target on advanced biofuels and biogas and introducing a target for renewable fuels of non-biological origin would ensure an increased use of the renewable fuels with smallest environmental impact in transport modes that are difficult to electrify. the achievement of those targets should be ensured by obligations on fuel suppliers as well as by other measures included in [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport - fueleu maritime and regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport]. dedicated obligations on aviation fuel suppliers should be set only pursuant to [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport].


### (31) the union’s renewable energy policy aims to contribute to achieving the climate change mitigation objectives of the european union in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. in the pursuit of this goal , it is essential to also contribute to wider environmental objectives , and in particular the prevention of biodiversity loss , which is negatively impacted by the indirect land use change associated to the production of certain biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels. contributing to these climate and environmental objectives constitutes a deep and longstanding intergenerational concern for union citizens and the union legislator. as a consequence , the changes in the way the transport target is calculated should not affect the limits established on how to account toward that target certain fuels produced from food and feed crops on the one hand and high indirect land-use change-risk fuels on the other hand. in addition , in order not to create an incentive to use biofuels and biogas produced from food and feed crops in transport , member states should continue to be able to choose whether count them or not towards the transport target. if they do not count them , they may reduce the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target accordingly , assuming that food and feed crop-based biofuels save 50% greenhouse gas emissions , which corresponds to the typical values set out in an annex to this directive for the greenhouse gas emission savings of the most relevant production pathways of food and feed crop-based biofuels as well as the minimum savings threshold applying to most installations producing such biofuels. ### (31) the union’s renewable energy policy aims to contribute to achieving the climate change mitigation objectives of the european union in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. in the pursuit of this goal , it is essential to also contribute to wider environmental objectives , and in particular the prevention of biodiversity loss , which is negatively impacted by the indirect land use change associated to the production of certain biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels. contributing to these climate and environmental objectives constitutes a deep and longstanding intergenerational concern for union citizens and the union legislator. as a consequence , the changes in the way the transport and renewable target is calculated should not affect the limits established on how to account toward that target certain fuels produced from food and feed crops on the one hand and high indirect land-use change-risk fuels on the other hand. in addition , in order not to create an incentive to use biofuels and biogas produced from food and feed crops in transport , member states should continue to be able to choose whether count them or not towards the transport target.


### (35) to ensure higher environmental effectiveness of the union sustainability and greenhouse emissions saving criteria for solid biomass fuels in installations producing heating , electricity and cooling , the minimum threshold for the applicability of such criteria should be lowered from the current 20 mw to 5 mw. ### deleted


### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , in line with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass. in addition , the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass-based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels. ### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced when harvesting biomass specifically for energy purposes from countries that do not meet their national harvesting criteria unless they are met at the subnational level or with management systems in place at the forest sourcing area.


### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , in line with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass. in addition , the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass-based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels. ### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , when harvesting biomass from countries that do not meet the harvesting criteria at national or subnational level or without management systems in place at the forest sourcing area in line with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass.


### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , in line with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass. in addition , the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass-based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels. ### deleted


### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , in line with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass. in addition , the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass-based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels. ### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , when harvesting biomass from countries that do not meet the harvesting criteria at national or subnational level or without management.


### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , in line with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass. in addition , the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass-based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels. ### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , in line with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass , when harvesting biomass from countries or areas that do not meet the harvesting criteria at national level or subnational level or that do not have management systems in place at the forest sourcing area , inline with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass and the forest biomass sustainability criteria as laid out in article 29 , paragraph 6.


### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , in line with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass. in addition , the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass-based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels. ### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced when harvesting biomass specifically for energy purposes from countries that do not meet their national harvesting criteria , unless these are met at subnational or regional level or with management systems in place at the forest sourcing area.


### (37) in order to reduce the administrative burden for producers of renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels and for member states , where voluntary or national schemes have been recognised by the commission through an implementing act as giving evidence or providing accurate data regarding the compliance with sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria as well as other requirements set in this directive , member states should accept the results of the certification issued by such schemes within the scope of the commission’s recognition. in order to reduce the burden on small installations , member states should establish a simplified verification mechanism for installations of between 5 and 10mw. ### deleted


### (36) ‘renewable fuels of non-biological origin’ means liquid and gaseous fuels the energy content of which is derived from renewable sources other than biomass;; ### (36) ‘renewable fuels of non-biological origin’ means liquid and gaseous fuels the energy content of which is derived from renewable sources;


### (1a) ‘quality roundwood’ means roundwood felled or otherwise harvested and removed , whose characteristics , such as species , dimensions , rectitude , and node density , make it suitable for industrial use , as defined and duly justified by member states according to the relevant forest conditions. this does not include pre-commercial thinning operations or trees extracted from forests affected by fires , pests , diseases or damage due to abiotic factors ; ### deleted


### member states shall grant no support for: ### deleted


### no later than one year after [the entry into force of this amending directive] , the commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 35 on how to apply the cascading principle for biomass , in particular on how to minimise the use of quality roundwood for energy production , with a focus on support schemes and with due regard to national specificities. ### deleted


### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. to that end , they shall take into account the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph. ### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity in their support schemes. to that end , they shall take into account the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph.


### (iii) practices which are not in line with the delegated act referred to in the third subparagraph. ### deleted


### by 2026 the commission shall present a report on the impact of the member states’ support schemes for biomass , including on biodiversity and possible market distortions , and will assess the possibility for further limitations regarding support schemes to forest biomass.; ### by 2026 the commission shall present a report on the impact of the member states’ support schemes for biomass , including on possible biodiversity and market distortions.;


### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. to that end , they shall take into account the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph. ### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. to that end , they shall take into account the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading guidance referred to in the third subparagraph.


### the use of saw logs , veneer logs , stumps and roots to produce energy. ### deleted


### from 31 december 2026 , and without prejudice to the obligations in the first sub-paragraph , member states shall grant no support to the production of electricity from forest biomass in electricity-only-installations , unless such electricity meets at least one of the following conditions: ### from 31 december 2026 , and without prejudice to the obligations in the first sub-paragraph , member states shall grant no new support scheme to the production of electricity from forest biomass in electricity-only-installations , unless such electricity meets at least one of the following conditions:


### (ii) it is produced applying biomass co2 capture and storage and meets the requirements set in article 29(11) , second subparagraph. ### (ii) it is produced in a facility that has undertaken an assessment to prove its readiness for the application of biomass co2 capture and storage and meets the requirements set in article 29(11) , second subparagraph.


### by 2026 the commission shall present a report on the impact of the member states’ support schemes for biomass , including on biodiversity and possible market distortions , and will assess the possibility for further limitations regarding support schemes to forest biomass.; ### by 2026 the commission shall present a report on the impact of the member states’ support schemes for biomass , including on biodiversity and possible market distortions.;


### from 31 december 2026 , and without prejudice to the obligations in the first sub-paragraph , member states shall grant no support to the production of electricity from forest biomass in electricity-only-installations , unless such electricity meets at least one of the following conditions: ### deleted


### from 31 december 2026 , and without prejudice to the obligations in the first sub-paragraph , member states shall grant no support to the production of electricity from forest biomass in electricity-only-installations , unless such electricity meets at least one of the following conditions: ### from 31 december 2023 , and without prejudice to the obligations in the first sub-paragraph , member states shall grant no support to the production of energy from woody biomass.


### 4a. member states shall establish a framework , which may include support schemes and facilitating the uptake of renewable power purchase agreements , enabling the deployment of renewable electricity to a level that is consistent with the member state’s national contribution referred to in paragraph 2 and at a pace that is consistent with the indicative trajectories referred to in article 4(a)(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. in particular , that framework shall tackle remaining barriers , including those related to permitting procedures , to a high level of renewable electricity supply. when designing that framework , member states shall take into account the additional renewable electricity required to meet demand in the transport , industry , building and heating and cooling sectors and for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin.; ### 4a. member states shall establish a framework , which may include support schemes and facilitating the uptake of renewable energy power purchase agreements , enabling the deployment of renewable energy to a level that is consistent with the member state’s national contribution referred to in paragraph 2 and at a pace that is consistent with the indicative trajectories referred to in article 4(a)(2) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. in particular , that framework shall tackle remaining barriers , including those related to permitting procedures , to a high level of renewable electricity supply. when designing that framework , member states shall take into account the additional renewable electricity required to meet demand in the transport , industry , building and heating and cooling sectors and for the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin.;


### 1a. by 31 december 2025 , each member state shall agree to establish at least one joint project with one or more other member states for the production of renewable energy. the commission shall be notified of such an agreement , including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. projects financed by national contributions under the union renewable energy financing mechanism established by commission implementing regulation (eu) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the member states involved.; ### 1a. by 31 december 2025 , each member state shall agree to establish at least two joint projects with one or more other member states for the production of renewable energy. member states with an annual electricity consumption of more than 100 twh shall enter into cooperation agreements to establish a third joint project with one or more other member states for the production of renewable energy. member states shall ensure the corresponding interconnection capacity in addition to the needs identified under ten-e. such joint projects shall be additional to projects planned in the regulation (eu) .../... of the european parliament and the council [on guidelines for trans-european energy infrastructure as proposed by com(2020)0824] and may involve local and regional authorities and private operators. the commission shall be notified of such an agreement , including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. projects financed by national contributions under the union renewable energy financing mechanism established by commission implementing regulation (eu) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the member states involved. member states shall work towards a fair distribution of costs and benefits of such joint projects. to that end , all the relevant costs and benefits of the cooperation shall be taken into account in the relevant cooperation agreements.;


### 1a. by 31 december 2025 , each member state shall agree to establish at least one joint project with one or more other member states for the production of renewable energy. the commission shall be notified of such an agreement , including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. projects financed by national contributions under the union renewable energy financing mechanism established by commission implementing regulation (eu) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the member states involved.; ### 1a. by 31 december 2025 , each member state shall endeavour to agree on establishing at least one joint project with one or more other member states for the production of renewable energy. the commission shall be notified of such an agreement , including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. projects financed by national contributions under the union renewable energy financing mechanism established by commission implementing regulation (eu) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the member states involved.;


### 1a. by 31 december 2025 , each member state shall agree to establish at least one joint project with one or more other member states for the production of renewable energy. the commission shall be notified of such an agreement , including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. projects financed by national contributions under the union renewable energy financing mechanism established by commission implementing regulation (eu) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the member states involved.; ### 1a. by 31 december 2025 , each member state may agree to establish at least one joint project with one or more other member states for the production of renewable energy. the commission shall be notified of such an agreement , including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. projects financed by national contributions under the union renewable energy financing mechanism established by commission implementing regulation (eu) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the member states involved.;


### 8. member states shall assess the regulatory and administrative barriers to long-term renewables power purchase agreements , and shall remove unjustified barriers to , and promote the uptake of , such agreements , including by exploring how to reduce the financial risks associated with them , in particular by using credit guarantees. member states shall ensure that those agreements are not subject to disproportionate or discriminatory procedures or charges , and that any associated guarantees of origin can be transferred to the buyer of the renewable energy under the renewable power purchase agreement. ### 8. member states shall assess the regulatory and administrative barriers to long-term renewable energy power purchase agreements , and shall remove unjustified barriers to , and promote the uptake of , such agreements , including by exploring how to reduce the financial risks associated with them , in particular by using credit guarantees. member states shall ensure that those agreements are not subject to disproportionate or discriminatory procedures or charges , and that any associated guarantees of origin can be transferred to the buyer of the renewable energy under the renewable power purchase agreement.


### member states shall describe their policies and measures promoting the uptake of renewables power purchase agreements in their integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in articles 3 and 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and progress reports submitted pursuant to article 17 of that regulation. they shall also provide , in those reports , an indication of the volume of renewable power generation supported by renewables power purchase agreements.; ### member states shall describe their policies and measures promoting the uptake of renewable energy power purchase agreements in their integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in articles 3 and 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 and progress reports submitted pursuant to article 17 of that regulation. they shall also provide , in those reports , an indication of the volume of renewable energy power generation supported by renewables energy power purchase agreements.;


### to achieve the indicative share of renewables set out in paragraph 1 , member states shall , in their building regulations and codes and , where applicable , in their support schemes or by other means with equivalent effect , require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in buildings , in line with the provisions of directive 2010/31/eu. member states shall allow those minimum levels to be fulfilled , among others , through efficient district heating and cooling. ### to achieve the indicative share of renewables set out in paragraph 1 , member states shall , in their building regulations and codes and , where applicable , in their support schemes or by other means with equivalent effect , require the use of minimum levels of energy from renewable sources in new and renovated buildings , in line with the provisions of directive 2010/31/eu. member states shall allow those minimum levels to be fulfilled , among others , through efficient district heating and cooling.


### member states shall ensure that trained and qualified installers of renewable heating and cooling systems are available in sufficient numbers for the relevant technologies to service the growth of renewable heating and cooling required to contribute to the annual increase in the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector as set out in article 23. ### member states shall create the conditions in order to have more trained and qualified installers of renewable heating and cooling systems are available in sufficient numbers for the relevant technologies to service the growth of renewable heating and cooling required to contribute to the annual increase in the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector as set out in article 23.


### to that end , member states shall ensure that a guarantee of origin is issued in response to a request from a producer of energy from renewable sources. member states may arrange for guarantees of origin to be issued for energy from non-renewable sources. issuance of guarantees of origin may be made subject to a minimum capacity limit. a guarantee of origin shall be of the standard size of 1 mwh. no more than one guarantee of origin shall be issued in respect of each unit of energy produced.; ### to that end , member states shall ensure that a guarantee of origin is issued in response to a request from a producer of energy from renewable sources , including low-carbon sources . member states may arrange for guarantees of origin to be issued for energy from non-renewable sources. issuance of guarantees of origin may be made subject to a minimum capacity limit. a guarantee of origin shall be of the standard size of 1 mwh. no more than one guarantee of origin shall be issued in respect of each unit of energy produced.;


### to that end , member states shall ensure that a guarantee of origin is issued in response to a request from a producer of energy from renewable sources. member states may arrange for guarantees of origin to be issued for energy from non-renewable sources. issuance of guarantees of origin may be made subject to a minimum capacity limit. a guarantee of origin shall be of the standard size of 1 mwh. no more than one guarantee of origin shall be issued in respect of each unit of energy produced.; ### to that end , member states shall ensure that a guarantee of origin is issued in response to a request from a producer of energy from renewable sources. member states must arrange for guarantees of origin to be issued for energy from non-renewable sources. for a transitional period until 2025 , fast track procedures based on voluntary schemes shall be installed. issuance of guarantees of origin may be made subject to a minimum capacity limit. a guarantee of origin shall be of the standard size of 1 mwh. no more than one guarantee of origin shall be issued in respect of each unit of energy produced.;


### 1. member states shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable sources in the amount of energy sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes in the industry sector by an indicative average minimum annual increase of 1.1 percentage points by 2030. ### 1. member states shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable sources and low carbon sources in the amount of energy sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes in the industry sector by an indicative average minimum annual increase of 1.1 percentage points by 2030.


### member states shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non-biological origin used for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be 50 % of the hydrogen used for final energy and non-energy purposes in industry by 2030. for the calculation of that percentage , the following rules shall apply: ### member states shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non-biological origin and low carbon sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be 50 % of the hydrogen used for final energy and non-energy purposes in industry by 2030. for the calculation of that percentage , the following rules shall apply:


### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of the renewable fuels of non-biological origin consumed in the industry sector for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be taken into account , excluding renewable fuels of non-biological origin used as intermediate products for the production of conventional transport fuels. ### for the calculation of the numerator , the energy content of the renewable fuels of non-biological origin and low carbon sources consumed in the industry sector for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be taken into account , excluding renewable fuels of non-biological origin used as intermediate products for the production of conventional transport fuels.