### 4. welcomes the commission proposal to allocate eur 13 ,173 5 billion in 2022 to the esf+; highlights that the esf+ must play a key role in supporting the member states to achieve high employment levels , adequate social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the transition to a green and digital economy; welcomes the transfer from react-eu of an additional eur 10 ,8 billion to cohesion in 2022 , of which 30 % will be allocated to the esf +; ### 4. takes note of the commission proposal to allocate eur 13 ,173 5 billion in 2022 to the esf+ , and regrets the lack of ambition; states that the growing precarisation , the alarming poverty figures , including in-work and child poverty , the worrying unemployment level , including the young one , and social exclusion , and the persistent discrimination problems need a more ambitious budgetary answer; highlights that the esf+ can play a key role in supporting the member states to tackle the mentioned problems; welcomes the transfer from react-eu of an additional eur 10 ,8 billion to cohesion in 2022 , of which 30 % will be allocated to the esf +;


### 4. insists that no funding from any of the three strands of the creative europe programme should be used for financing projects in the framework of the new european bauhaus initiative , in line with the repeated commitment of the commissioner for innovation , research , culture , education and youth to this effect , in order to prevent diversion of the programme’s already thinly spread funds towards new , unforeseen political priorities; ### 4. insists that no funding from any of the three strands of the creative europe programme should be used for financing projects in the framework of the new european bauhaus initiative , in line with the repeated commitment of the commissioner for innovation , research , culture , education and youth to this effect , in order to prevent diversion of the programme’s already thinly spread funds , which , as past years have shown , are not sufficient to meet the needs of the programme , towards new , unforeseen political priorities; notes that the new european bauhaus initiative needs its own funding , which should also be tailored to its particular needs and requirements;


### 4. recalls the estimate made by the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) that it will process 3 000 investigations in 2022; emphasises that eppo is a prosecutorial body with mandatory competences and obligations to investigate irrespective of budgetary provision; is concerned that the funding proposed for 2022 does not include a meaningful increase as compared with 2021; stresses that a substantial funding increase to eur 55 ,7 million and 59 additional members of staff are required; ### 4. recalls the estimate made by the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) that it will process 3 000 investigations in 2022; emphasises that eppo is a prosecutorial body with mandatory competences and obligations to investigate irrespective of budgetary provision; is concerned that the funding proposed for 2022 does not include a meaningful increase as compared with 2021; stresses that a substantial funding increase to eur 55 ,7 million and 59 additional members of staff are required; is concerned that the creation of the office and the consequent appointments to it , were overshadowed by a lack of transparency;


### 4. underlines the necessity to boost sustainable economic growth , while pursuing reforms to modernise european economies and enhance their competitiveness , as well as facilitating access to finance for smes; ### 4. underlines the necessity to boost fair , inclusive and sustainable economic growth , while pursuing sustainable and socially-balanced reforms to modernise european economies and enhance competitiveness , resilience , economic , social and regional convergence and cohesion , as well as facilitating access to finance for smes;


### 5. emphasises that more funding is needed to fund all high-quality projects submitted in the framework of calls for proposals under the citizens’ engagement and participation strand of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme and to tackle the historically low application success rate of that strand; ### 5. emphasises that more funding is needed to fund all high-quality projects submitted in the framework of all union programmes in the fields of culture and education , with particular emphasis on the citizens , equality , rights and values programme in order to tackle the historically low application success rate of that strand;


### 6. [13 04] notes with satisfaction , despite the drastic reduction of its ambitions in the mff negotiations , the slight increase in the military mobility budget in 2022 which aims to adapt parts of the ten-t networks for a dual use of the transport infrastructure with a view to improving both civilian and military mobility; ### 6. [13 04] is opposed to the drastic reduction of its ambitions in the mff negotiations , which coincides with the increase in the military mobility budget in 2022 which aims to adapt parts of the ten-t networks for a dual use of the transport infrastructure , resulting in an increased militarisation of relations both between member states and between them and third countries , and constituting a further capitulation to nato and to us interests;


### 6. stresses , also , that the commission announced a package in favour of refugees from syria and beyond after the publication of its db; in that respect , calls for a comprehensive agreement to be found on the overall package in the budgetary conciliation on the 2022 budget , which would also include draft amending budget no 5/2021; acknowledges that further measures will be needed to adequately respond to the recent events in afghanistan , including support for citizens who do not have possibility to continue their work in afghanistan; underlines that , given the changing situation and the lack of a comprehensive and longer-term needs assessment , these issues could not be fully factored into the parliament’s reading and will be reassessed in the light of the commission’s amending letter 1/2022 and subsequent information presented at a later stage; ### 6. stresses , also , that the commission announced a package in favour of refugees from syria and beyond after the publication of its db; in that respect , calls for a comprehensive agreement to be found on the overall package in the budgetary conciliation on the 2022 budget , which would also include draft amending budget no 5/2021; acknowledges that further measures will be needed to adequately respond to the recent events in afghanistan , including humanitarian aid and effective support for women , children , vulnerable groups and all people who do not have possibility to continue their living in afghanistan; underlines that , given the changing situation and the lack of a comprehensive and longer-term needs assessment , these issues could not be fully factored into the parliament’s reading and will be reassessed in the light of the commission’s amending letter 1/2022 and subsequent information presented at a later stage;


### 6. increases the budget for “multimedia actions” by eur 2 ,2 million and creates a reserve of eur 5 million , in order to encourage the commission to provide more stability and predictability for radio networks covering eu affairs with funding covering at least two years; furthermore , splits the existing budget line into its four components , for enhanced budgetary scrutiny. ### 6. increases the budget for “multimedia actions” by eur 2 ,2 million and creates a reserve of eur 5 million , in order to encourage the commission to provide more stability , financial security and predictability for radio networks covering eu affairs with funding covering at least two years; furthermore , splits the existing budget line into its four components , for enhanced transparency and budgetary scrutiny.


### 6. calls for adequate financial and human resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) in view of their newly assigned tasks and powers deriving from the revision of the esa regulations (by regulation (eu) 2019/2175); ### 6. calls for adequate financial and human resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) in view of their newly assigned tasks and powers deriving from the revision of the esa regulations (by regulation (eu) 2019/2175); calls for increased transparency on the functioning of their boards of supervisors in order to improve their accountability and their governance structures;


### 7. notes the increase of 44 ,2 % in commitment appropriations and the increase of 39 ,1 % in payment appropriations for eu-lisa; requests 24 additional members of staff to support the implementation of important large-scale it projects , including projects relating to interoperability , and in particular to reduce eu-lisa’s dependency on external contractors; ### 7. deplores the increase of 44 ,2 % in commitment appropriations and the increase of 39 ,1 % in payment appropriations for eu-lisa , given these resources will be expended on large-scale and interoperable it infrastructures that will , inter alia , create a troubling centralised database of third-country nationals in the eu , infringe on fundamental rights , and mark yet another step in the eu’s relentless march towards panoptical surveillance of tcns and eu citizens alike; notes that eu-lisa has a particular and worrying dependence on external contractors , and calls for the agency to reduce this dependency and make a determined effort to directly employ staff;


### 7. emphasises that funding to accounting entities and tax authorities should continue , in particular to support them in the fight against tax fraud and tax evasion , and to promote transparency and certainty for tax payer. those entities should be accountable to the european parliament. ### 7. emphasises that funding to accounting entities and tax authorities should continue , in particular to support them in the fight against tax fraud , tax evasion and tax avoidance , and to promote transparency and certainty for tax payer; underlines that these entities should be accountable to the european parliament.


### 7. highlights the importance of building a strong common security and defence policy) and enhancing cooperation in defence and security matters through the european defence fund , a key contributor to the union’s strategic autonomy; ### 7. highlights the importance of a paradigm shift in eu foreign policy , with the union as a strong civilian actor promoting peaceful conflict resolution , advancing cooperation on arms control and nuclear disarmament , strengthening poverty reduction , fair trade and balanced economic relations; recalls the disastrous results of the interventionist , geopolitical and military approach as seen in afghanistan and mali; objects to further eu militarization and the continued setting up of a military union and the on-going support of the defence and armament industry; stresses that the setting-up of the european defence fund violates the provisions laid down in article 41(2) teu;


### 8. regrets the decrease of 3 ,3 % in commitment and payment appropriations for the european union agency for law enforcement training (cepol) and requests rather additional funding of eur 750 000 and additional five posts in the establishment plan; ### 8. regrets the decrease of 3 ,3 % in commitment and payment appropriations for the european union agency for law enforcement training (cepol) and requests rather additional funding of eur 750 000 and additional five permanent posts in the establishment plan;


### 9. notes the slight reduction in payment appropriations for the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) compared to 2021; further takes note of the substantive increase in commitment appropriations to get that new fund up to cruising speed as quickly as possible; calls , in the light of the proposed new pact on migration , for a further 10 % increase in commitment and payment appropriations for the common european asylum system and the solidarity objectives of the amif; ### 9. notes the slight reduction in payment appropriations for the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) compared to 2021; further takes note of the substantive increase in commitment appropriations to get that new fund up to cruising speed as quickly as possible; calls for a further 10 % increase in commitment and payment appropriations for the common european asylum system and the solidarity objectives of the amif;


### 10. is deeply concerned by the continuing loss of lives in the mediterranean sea , which have increased 56 ,6 % with respect to last year; considers that the commission should present a legislative proposal to set up a search and rescue fund to support search and rescue missions in the mediterranean sea; proposes , therefore , the creation of a new budget line for such a fund; ### 10. is deeply concerned by the continuing loss of lives in the mediterranean sea , which have increased 56 ,6 % with respect to last year; urges the commission to present a legislative proposal to set up a search and rescue fund to support search and rescue missions in the mediterranean sea as soon as possible; proposes , therefore , the creation of a new budget line for such a fund;


### 42. emphasises the need to increase funding for western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood to support comprehensive political and socio-economic reforms and recovery from the covid-19 crisis and its long-term economic consequences; points , in that context , to the need to ensure adequate funding for crucial areas such as democracy support , civil society and the rule of law; ### 42. emphasises the need to increase funding for western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood to support comprehensive political and socio-economic reforms and recovery from the covid-19 crisis and its long-term economic consequences; points , in that context , to the need to ensure adequate funding for crucial areas such as democracy support , civil society and the rule of law; stresses the essential role held by the united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east (unrwa) in providing vital services for palestine refugees , contributing to regional stability and human development in the middle east; underlines , in that sense , that the increase in appropriations for southern neighbourhood is intended to provide predictable funding to unrwa in 2022 in order to preserve uninterrupted its basic services;


### 11. reiterates its call for the creation of a separate budget line per specific objective set out in the legal bases of amif and the instrument for border management and visa policy (bmvi); believes that a separate budget line per specific objective would help ensure adequate funding for all objectives of amif and bmvi; ### 11. reiterates its call for the creation of a separate budget line per specific objective set out in the legal bases of amif and the instrument for border management and visa policy (bmvi); believes that a separate budget line per specific objective would help ensure adequate funding for all objectives of amif and bmvi , and would contribute to better budgetary scrutiny;


### a. whereas the green deal outlines that the transport sector needs to cut at least 90% of its emissions by 2050; ### a. whereas the green deal , although it does not once mention public transport , outlines that the transport sector needs to cut at least 90% of its emissions by 2050; whereas the environmental consequences of current mobility options must be minimised in order to improve the quality of life of workers and the general public , ensuring sustainable mobility models in environmental and social terms;


### b. whereas the white paper ‘roadmap to a single european transport area’ identified the main shortcomings of mobility in the union already in 2011 , most of which are still present today; ### b. whereas the white paper ‘roadmap to a single european transport area’ identified the main shortcomings of mobility in the union already in 2011 , most of which are still present today; whereas the eu’s increased focus on trans-european networks to aid the single market , under pressure from the main economies benefiting from those networks , is reducing resources for everything else that needs to be done in terms of local , regional and national mobility , particularly in areas such as rail and metropolitan networks;


### c. whereas transport is the only major economic sector in the union where greenhouse gas emissions have increased since 1990 , and even with the measures currently planned , emission levels will remain above 1990 levels in 2030; whereas inland freight transport could increase by over 50% between now and 2050; ### c. whereas mobility profiles have changed in recent decades , resulting in increased individual and road transport due to a lack of alternatives; whereas this has contributed to transport being the only major economic sector in the european union where greenhouse gas emissions have increased since 1990 , and even with the measures currently planned , emission levels will remain above 1990 levels in 2030; whereas inland freight transport could increase by over 50% between now and 2050;


### e. whereas road transport is still dominant in freight transport and accounts for more than 73% of all land transport while rail has only around a 17% share and inland waterways a bit more than 5%; ### e. whereas road transport is still dominant in freight transport and accounts for more than 73% of all land transport and 70% of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the sector , while rail has only around a 17% share and inland waterways a bit more than 5%;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s sustainable and smart mobility strategy and supports its ambition to achieve a climate-neutral , digitalised , competitive and efficient transport sector; ### 1. points out that mobility policies are crucial to people’s quality of life , the functioning of the economy and the reduction of human impacts on the environment; notes , in this respect , the commission communication entitled ‘sustainable and smart mobility strategy – putting european transport on track for the future’; deplores its mainly commercial focus with virtually no references to investment in accessible , intermodal and environmentally sustainable collective public transport systems , which are the key to changing the current mobility profile and achieving a climate-neutral , digitalised , competitive and efficient transport sector;


### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to support the sustainable and smart mobility transformation through the next generation eu recovery package; ### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to mobilise and promote the complementarity of the eu’s various structural investment instruments , including the next generation eu recovery package , so that the necessary public investment can be made in national , regional and local transport networks , supporting the sustainable and smart mobility transformation;


### 3. takes the view that the decarbonisation of societies can be facilitated by shortening production-consumption circuits , reducing the impact of long distribution chains and promoting local production; ### 3. takes the view that the decarbonisation of societies can be facilitated by shortening production-consumption circuits , reducing the impact of long distribution chains and promoting local production , with trade policies designed to achieve complementarity rather than competition between products , producers and countries , reducing dependence levels and the need for goods transport; stresses that investment in a capillary transport network focusing on rail and its electrification , not forgetting maritime and inland waterway transport of passengers and goods , will encourage this territorial , social and economic cohesion;


### 4. advocates that the objective of global emissions reduction in the transport sector should be grounded in a regulatory approach that is no longer exclusively focused on market-based instruments , makes each economic agent responsible and paves the way for the rapid dissemination of the best available technologies. ### 4. advocates that the objective of global emissions reduction in the transport sector should be grounded in a regulatory approach that is no longer exclusively focused on market-based instruments , makes each economic agent responsible and paves the way for the rapid dissemination of the best available technologies , reducing the impact of the sector and ensuring that this goes beyond mere accounting stratagems and trade-offs that merely serve to promote speculation without solving the actual problem of emissions;


### 7. welcomes the announced proposals on sustainable fuels for aviation and maritime; underlines that any use of biofuels needs to meet the eu sustainability criteria , which take life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions into account; ### 7. welcomes the announced proposals on sustainable fuels for aviation and maritime; underlines that any use of biofuels needs to meet the eu sustainability criteria , which take life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions into account; calls for the introduction of measures ensuring workers’ health and safety and proper training on handling alternative fuels;


### 10. stresses the need to complete missing cross-border links to improve interurban cross-country connections; ### 10. stresses the need to complete missing cross-border links to improve interurban cross-country connections; stresses , further , the need to focus more on local and regional links and on a high-quality , modernised , interoperable , accessible and expanded public transport network by undertaking proper planning involving local actors , municipalities and the general public , establishing public operators , investing in scientific research and innovation , incorporating and developing national production , setting a pricing policy that aims to gradually make services free of charge , and respecting the rights of workers in the sector;


### 11. calls on the member states to significantly increase their efforts to increase the share of walking and cycling in urban and rural areas; ### 11. calls on the member states to significantly increase their efforts to increase the share of walking , cycling and other light modes of transport and active mobility in urban and rural areas;


### 12. calls on the commission to propose mobility solutions that include the first and the last mile , thereby integrating the use of sustainable public transport and private mobility solutions; ### 12. calls on the commission to propose mobility solutions that include the first and the last mile , thereby integrating the use of sustainable public transport and private mobility solutions , in particular by supporting the creation of infrastructure discouraging individual road transport and instruments allowing multimodal interoperability;


### 14. stresses the need to complete the internalisation of external costs for all modes of transport; ### 14. stresses the need to assess the internalisation of external costs for all modes of transport; emphasises that users , workers and smes must not be overburdened by this internalisation of external costs , particularly where there are no alternatives to more polluting forms of transport; stresses that this internalisation could increase socioeconomic and territorial inequalities without achieving the expected results in terms of the environment and tackling climate change;


### 19. welcomes the initiative to implement multimodal ticketing , and encourages the commission to include public service obligations stakeholders in the process from the very beginning; ### 19. welcomes the initiative to implement multimodal ticketing , without losing sight of the needs of local and regional transport operators , whose users have very different profiles from international passengers; encourages the commission to include public service obligations stakeholders , local actors , users’ organisations and the general public in the process from the very beginning;


### 20. welcomes the strategy’s backing of ongoing efforts to further roll out the european rail traffic management system , the single european sky initiative , train automation and air traffic management; ### 20. stresses the fact that the strategy supports ongoing efforts to further roll out the european rail traffic management system , the single european sky initiative , train automation and air traffic management; believes that connectivity between transport systems should be regarded as a public service based on cooperation between the various systems;


### 22. encourages the commission to commit strongly to the shift2rail and sesar joint undertakings as well as the development of the vessel traffic monitoring and information systems; ### deleted


### 23. highlights that all means of digitalisation should be used to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and increase transport safety; believes that it is of vital importance to ensure that every step of digitalisation contributes to a lower overall transport volume; ### 23. highlights that all means of digitalisation should be used to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and increase transport safety; believes that it is of vital importance to ensure that every step of digitalisation contributes to a lower overall transport impact;


### 24. notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders; ### 24. notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders; stresses that such data should be publicly owned and managed;


### 26. welcomes the commission’s willingness to explore the benefits and possibilities of new transport modes , such as hyperloop; ### 26. welcomes the commission’s willingness to explore the benefits and possibilities of new transport modes;


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### 27. believes that transport is the backbone of a well-functioning internal market and is of utmost importance for european socioeconomic and territorial cohesion; ### 27. believes that transport is the backbone of a well-functioning internal market and is of utmost importance for the socioeconomic and territorial cohesion of the eu member states;


### 28. stresses that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility can create new high-quality jobs; believes that possible negative consequences that this shift may have for workers should be mitigated via social funding and a specific strategy for re- and upskilling as well as the redeployment of workers , thereby ensuring a just transition; ### 28. stresses that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility should create new high-quality jobs; notes with concern that growing transport sectors such as logistics , delivery services or new mobility services platforms are based on precarious working conditions; urges the european commission and the member states to propose effective measures for tackling social dumping; calls for the possible negative consequences that this shift may have for workers to be mitigated via social funding and a specific strategy for re- and upskilling as well as the redeployment of workers , thereby ensuring a just transition;


### 29. calls for the strengthening of social dialogue in order to eliminate any form of discrimination and unequal treatment in the transport sector; ### 29. calls for the strengthening of collective negotiation and bargaining mechanisms in order to eliminate any form of discrimination and unequal treatment , eradicate job insecurity , and enhance careers and incomes in the transport sector;


### 30. calls on the commission and the member states to encourage the diversification of the transport workforce , in particular to attract women and young workers; ### 30. calls on the commission and the member states to guarantee decent working conditions that allow the principle of equal pay for equal work to be applied , that protect workers from any form of discrimination , and that encourage the diversification of the transport workforce , in particular by attracting more women and young workers;


### 31. believes that the union’s industrial strategy , in particular the european battery and hydrogen alliance , will help to create well-paid and secure jobs throughout the union; ### 31. notes the european union’s industrial strategy and the european battery alliance and european clean hydrogen alliance initiatives; considers that any industrial strategy should contribute to the mobility strategy in each member state by encouraging production capacity , and rolling stock and vessel repair and operating capacity , and by contributing to the creation of jobs with rights , decent wages and permanent employment relationships;


### 32. supports the commission’s efforts to either establish a european road safety agency or task an existing agency with supporting sustainable , safe and smart road transport; ### 32. supports the commission’s efforts to establish a european road transport agency as the most effective way to support sustainable , safe and smart road transport or , failing this , to task an existing agency;


### 33. encourages the commission to adopt harmonised health and safety standards for the european tourism sector as soon as possible and to work towards the creation of a european tourism union; ### 33. encourages the member states to adopt harmonised health and safety standards for the european tourism sector as soon as possible and to work towards close cooperation on the integration of tourism in europe;


### 3. calls on the commission to focus on further ways to boost the decarbonisation of maritime transport as a way to promote investments towards sustainability; ### 3. calls on the commission to prioritise the decarbonisation of maritime transport rather than increasing maritime traffic , highlights promising projects such as sailing cargo ships and concrete feasible solutions such as reducing the speed of ships; calls the commission to secure investments to match those ambitions;


### 4. highlights the fact that investment in coordination and cooperation between seaports , which act as gateways and hubs , is a priority for the blue economy; stresses that ports must play a key role in the shift towards sustainability and achieving balanced growth distribution across the territory; ### 4. highlights the fact that investment in coordination and cooperation between seaports , which act as gateways and hubs , is a priority for the blue economy; stresses that ports must play a key role in the shift towards intermodality and sustainability , notably offering the necessary infrastructures for the development of renewable maritime energy and achieving balanced growth distribution across the territory;


### 5. supports sustainable practices in coastal and maritime tourism , since they are essential for the competitiveness of the atlantic area and in the creation of high-value jobs focusing on blue education and vocational training; ### 5. calls for sustainable practices in coastal tourism , since it is essential for the resilience of the atlantic area and in the creation of high-value jobs focusing on blue education and vocational training; highlights the unsustainability of the cruise industry , therefore calls for drastically reduce its environmental impacts;


### (19) the provision of en route air traffic services should be organisationally separated from the provision of cns , ais , ads , met and terminal air traffic services , including through the separation of accounts , in order to ensure transparency and avoid discrimination , cross-subsidisation and distortion of competition. ### deleted


### (22) the performance and charging schemes are intended to make air navigation services provided under conditions other than market conditions more cost-efficient and to promote better service quality and should , to this end , include relevant and appropriate incentives. in view of this objective , the performance and charging schemes should not cover services supplied under market conditions. ### (22) the performance and charging schemes are intended to make air navigation services provided under conditions other than market conditions cost-efficient and to promote better service quality and should , to this end , include relevant and appropriate incentives. in view of this objective , the performance and charging schemes should not cover services supplied under market conditions.


### (25) given the cross border and network elements inherent in the provision of en route air navigation services and the fact that , as a consequence , performance is notably to be assessed against union-wide performance targets , a union body should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for en route air navigation services , subject to judicial review by an appeal body and eventually by the court of justice. in order to ensure that the tasks be carried out with a high level of expertise and necessary independence , that union body should be the agency acting as performance review body (prb) , functioning in accordance with the dedicated governance rules set out in regulation (eu) 2018/1139. given their knowledge of the local circumstances , necessary to assess terminal air navigation services , national supervisory authorities should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for terminal air navigation services. the allocation of costs between en route and terminal air navigation services constitutes a single operation , relevant to both types of services , and should therefore be subject to the oversight of the agency acting as prb. ### (25) given their knowledge of the local circumstances , necessary to assess en-route and terminal air navigation services , national supervisory authorities should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for both terminal air navigation services and en-route services.


### (26) draft performance plans in the area of en route and terminal navigation services should be consistent with respective union-wide performance targets and conform to certain qualitative criteria , so as to ensure as much as possible that the targets set are effectively met. the assessment procedure should ensure that shortcomings are swiftly corrected. ### (26) union-wide performance targets should be consistent with respective draft performance plans in the area of en route and terminal navigation services and conform to certain qualitative criteria , so as to ensure as much as possible that the targets set are effectively met. the assessment procedure should ensure that shortcomings are swiftly corrected.


### (27) the performance of the network functions should be subject to criteria specific to them , having regard to the peculiar nature of these functions. the network functions should be subject to performance targets in the key performance areas of the environment , capacity and cost-efficiency. ### (27) the performance of the network functions should be subject to criteria specific to them , having regard to the peculiar nature of these characteristic network functions. the network functions should be subject to performance targets in the key performance areas of the environment , capacity , safety , and cost-efficiency.


### (33) in the cooperative decision making process for the decisions to be taken by the network manager , the interest of the network should prevail. parties to the cooperative decision-making process should therefore act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network. the procedures for the cooperative decision-making process should promote the interest of the network , and be such that issues are resolved and consensus found wherever possible. ### (33) in the cooperative decision making process for the decisions to be taken by the network manager , the interest of the network should prevail. parties to the cooperative decision-making process should therefore act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network but it should also take into consideration local safety concerns. the procedures for the cooperative decision-making process should promote safety as well as the interest of the network , and be such that issues are resolved and consensus found wherever possible. decisions taken shall also be considered within the context of the national performance plans , and a mechanism created to ensure there is no detriment to an ansp due to the cooperative decision making process.


### (34) to enhance the customer focus of air traffic service providers and to increase the possibility of airspace users to influence decisions which affect them , the consultation and participation of stakeholders in major operational decisions of the air traffic service providers should be made more effective. ### deleted


### (35) availability of relevant operational data is essential for enabling the flexible provision of air traffic data services , on cross-border and on union-wide bases. therefore , such data should be made available to relevant stakeholders , including to prospective new providers of air traffic data services. accuracy of information including on airspace status and on specific air traffic situations and timely distribution of this information to civil and military controllers has a direct impact on the safety and efficiency of operations. timely access to up-to-date information on airspace status is essential for all parties wishing to take advantage of airspace structures made available when filing or re-filing their flight plans. ### (35) availability of relevant operational data in a standardised format is essential for enabling the flexible provision of air traffic data services , on cross-border and on union-wide bases. therefore , such data should be made available to relevant stakeholders , including to prospective new providers of air traffic data services. accuracy of information including on airspace status and on specific air traffic situations and timely distribution of this information to civil and military controllers has a direct impact on the safety and efficiency of operations. timely access to up-to-date information on airspace status is essential for all parties wishing to take advantage of airspace structures made available when filing or re-filing their flight plans.


### (41) in order to take into account technical or operational developments , in particular by amending annexes , or by supplementing the provisions on network management , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission. the content and scope of each delegation is set out in detail in the relevant articles. when adopting delegated acts under this regulation , it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making33 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (41) in order to take into account technical or operational developments , in particular by amending annexes , or by supplementing the provisions on network management , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission. the content and scope of each delegation is set out in detail in the relevant articles. when adopting delegated acts under this regulation , it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level within the expert group on human dimension of the single european sky , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making33. in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states’ experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### (42) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , in particular with regard to the modalities of recruitment and selection procedures for national supervisory authorities , rules on the economic certification of air navigation service providers , rules for the implementation of the performance and charging schemes , in particular on the setting of union-wide performance targets , the classification of en route and terminal air navigation services , the criteria and procedures for the assessment of the draft performance plans and performance targets of air traffic service providers and the network manager , the monitoring of performance , rules for the provision of information on costs and charges , the content and establishment of the cost base for charges and the setting of unit rates for air navigation services , incentive mechanisms and risk-sharing mechanisms , the appointment of the network manager and the terms and conditions of such appointment , the tasks of the network manager and the governance mechanisms to be applied by it , rules on the execution of the network functions , modalities of the consultation of stakeholders on major operational decisions of the air traffic service providers , requirements regarding the availability of operational data , conditions of access and setting of access prices , application of the concept of flexible use of airspace , the establishment of common projects and the governance mechanisms applicable to them , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council34 . ### deleted


### 1. this regulation lays down rules for the creation and effective functioning of the single european sky in order to reinforce current air traffic safety standards , to contribute to the sustainable development of the air transport system and to improve the overall performance of air traffic management and air navigation services for general air traffic in europe , with a view to meeting the requirements of all airspace users. the single european sky shall comprise a coherent pan-european network , a progressively more integrated airspace , network management and air traffic management systems based on safety , efficiency , interoperability and technological modernisation , for the benefit of all airspace users , citizens and the environment. ### 1. this regulation lays down rules for the creation and effective functioning of the single european sky in order to reinforce current air traffic safety standards , to contribute to the sustainable development of the air transport system and to improve the overall performance of air traffic management and air navigation services for general air traffic in europe , with a view to meeting the requirements of all airspace users. the single european sky shall comprise a coherent pan-european network of routes , network management and air traffic management systems based on safety , efficiency , interoperability and technological modernisation , for the benefit of all airspace users , citizens and the environment.


### 2. the national supervisory authorities shall exercise their powers impartially , independently and transparently and shall be organised , staffed , managed and financed accordingly. ### 2. the national supervisory authorities shall exercise their powers impartially and independently.


### 3. without prejudice to paragraph 1 , the national supervisory authorities shall be legally distinct and independent from any other public or private entity in terms of their organisation , functioning , legal structure and decision-making. ### deleted


### staff of national supervisory authorities shall act independently , in particular by avoiding conflicts of interest between air navigation service provision and the execution of their tasks. ### staff of national supervisory authorities shall act independently , in particular by avoiding conflicts of interest between air navigation service provision and the execution of their tasks.


### 6. in addition to the requirements set out in paragraph 5 , persons in charge of strategic decisions shall be appointed by an entity of the member state concerned which does not directly exert ownership rights over air navigation service providers. member states shall decide whether these persons are appointed for a fixed and renewable term , or on a permanent basis which only allows dismissal for reasons not related to their decision-making. persons in charge of strategic decisions shall not seek or take instructions from any government or other public or private entity when carrying out their functions for the national supervisory authority and shall have full authority over the recruitment and management of its staff. ### deleted


### persons in charge of strategic decisions , audits or other functions directly linked to performance targets or oversight of air navigation service providers , shall not hold any professional position or responsibility with any air navigation service provider after their term in the national supervisory authority , for at least a period of two years. ### deleted


### 1. air navigation service providers shall , in addition to the certificates they are required to hold pursuant to article 41 of regulation (eu) no 2018/1139 , hold an economic certificate. this economic certificate shall be issued upon application , when the applicant has demonstrated sufficient financial robustness and has obtained appropriate liability and insurance cover. ### 1. the provision of all air navigation services within the community shall be subject to certification by member states


### 2. an entity that holds an economic certificate referred to in paragraph 1 and a certificate referred to in article 41 of regulation (eu) no 2018/1139 shall be entitled to provide within the union air navigation services for airspace users , under non-discriminatory conditions , without prejudice to article 7(2). ### 2. applications for certification shall be submitted to the national supervisory authority of the member state where the applicant has its principal place of operation and , if any , its registered office.


### 3. the economic certificate referred to in paragraph 1 and the certificate referred to in article 41 of regulation (eu) no 2018/1139 may be subject to one or several conditions set out in annex i. such conditions shall be objectively justified , non-discriminatory , proportionate and transparent. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 36 in order to amend the list set out in annex i for the purposes of providing for an economic level playing field and resilience of service provision. ### 3. national supervisory authorities shall issue certificates to air navigation service providers where they comply with the common requirements referred to in article 6. certificates may be issued individually for each type of air navigation service as defined in article 2 of the framework regulation , or for a bundle of such services , inter alia , where a provider of air traffic services , whatever its legal status , operates and maintains its own communication , navigation and surveillance systems. the certificates shall be checked on a regular basis.


### 4. the national supervisory authorities of the member state where the natural or legal person applying for the economic certificate has its principal place of business or , if that person has no principal place of business , where it has its place of residence or place of establishment , shall be responsible for the tasks set out in this article in respect of the economic certificates. in the case of provision of air navigation services in an airspace falling under the responsibility of two or more member states , the national supervisory authorities responsible shall be those specified in accordance with article 5(4). ### 4. certificates shall specify the rights and obligations of air navigation service providers , including non-discriminatory access to services for airspace users , with particular regard to safety. certification may be subject only to the conditions set out in annex ii. such conditions shall be objectively justified , non-discriminatory , proportionate and transparent.


### 5. for the purpose of paragraph 1 , the national supervisory authorities shall: ### deleted


### 6. the commission shall adopt , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3) , implementing rules regarding detailed requirements on financial robustness , in particular financial strength and financial resilience , as well as in respect of liability and insurance cover. in order to ensure the uniform implementation of and compliance with paragraphs (1) , (4) and (5) of this article , the commission shall adopt implementing acts , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3) , laying down detailed provisions concerning the rules and procedures for certification and for conducting the investigations , inspections , audits and other monitoring activities necessary to ensure effective oversight by the national supervisory authority of the entities subject to this regulation. ### 6. national supervisory authorities shall monitor compliance with the common requirements and with the conditions attached to the certificates. details of such monitoring shall be included in the annual reports to be submitted by member states pursuant to article 12(1) of the framework regulation. if a national supervisory authority finds that the holder of a certificate no longer satisfies such requirements or conditions , it shall take appropriate measures while ensuring continuity of services on condition that safety is not compromised. such measures may include the revocation of the certificate.


### each decision to designate an air traffic service provider shall be valid for a maximum of ten years. member states may decide to renew the designation of an air traffic service provider. ### deleted


### 1. where this enables cost-efficiency gains to the benefit of airspace users , air traffic service providers may decide to procure cns , ais , ads or met services under market conditions. ### deleted


### where this enables cost-efficiency gains to the benefit of airspace users , member states shall allow airport operators to procure terminal air traffic services for aerodrome control under market conditions. ### where this enables better service performance while maintaining the level of safety , member states may allow airport operators to procure terminal air traffic services for aerodrome control under market conditions.


### in addition , where this enables cost-efficiency gains to the benefit of airspace users , member states may allow airport operators or the national supervisory authority concerned to procure terminal air traffic services for approach control under market conditions. ### in addition , where this enables better service performance while maintaining the level of safety , member states may allow airport operators or the national supervisory authority concerned to procure terminal air traffic services for approach control under market conditions.


### the commission may add additional key performance areas for performance target setting or monitoring purposes , where necessary to improve performance. ### the commission may , subject to consultation and recommendations of the expert group on the human dimension of the single european sky , add additional key performance areas for performance target setting or monitoring purposes , where necessary to keep track of performance.


### they shall drive gradual , continuous improvements in respect of the operational and economic performance of air navigation services; ### they shall ensure operational and economic performance of air navigation services;


### 2. in due time before the start of the relevant reference period , the commission , shall adopt implementing decisions addressed to each member state as to whether the intended classification of the services concerned complies with the criteria set out in points (28) and (55) of article 2. upon request of the commission , the agency acting as prb shall provide assistance to the commission for the analysis and preparation of those decisions , by way of an opinion. ### deleted


### 2. the draft performance plans for en route air navigation services referred to in paragraph 1 shall include relevant information provided by the network manager. before adopting those draft plans , designated air traffic service providers shall consult airspace users’ representatives and , where relevant , military authorities , airport operators and airport coordinators. the designated air traffic service providers shall also submit those plans to the national competent authority responsible for their certification , which shall verify the compliance with regulation (eu) 2018/1139 and the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof. ### 2. the draft performance plans for en route air navigation services referred to in paragraph 1 shall include relevant information provided by the network manager. before adopting those draft plans , designated air traffic service providers shall consult airspace users’ representatives , ansp workers’ representatives and , where relevant , military authorities , airport operators and airport coordinators. the designated air traffic service providers shall also submit those plans to the national competent authority responsible for their certification , which shall verify the compliance with regulation (eu) 2018/1139 and the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof.


### where the revised draft performance plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 8 is denied because it contains performance targets for en route air navigation services that are not consistent with the union-wide performance targets , the agency acting as prb shall establish performance targets in consistency with the union-wide performance targets for the designated air traffic service provider concerned , taking into account the findings made in the decision referred to in paragraph 7. the final draft performance plan to be presented by the designated air traffic service provider concerned shall include the performance targets thus established by the agency acting as prb , as well as the measures to achieve those targets. ### where the revised draft performance plan submitted in accordance with paragraph 8 is denied because it contains performance targets for en route air navigation services that are not consistent with the union-wide performance targets , the agency acting as prb shall agree with the air traffic service provider’s national supervisory authority achievable performance targets and measures to achieve those targets. if this cannot be achieved then the matter will be referred to the relevant judicial appeal process.


### the draft network performance plan shall be drawn up after the setting of union-wide performance targets and before the start of the reference period concerned. it shall contain performance targets in the key performance areas of the environment , capacity and cost-efficiency. ### the draft network performance plan shall be drawn up after the setting of union-wide performance targets and before the start of the reference period concerned. it shall contain specific performance targets in the key performance areas of environment , capacity , safety and cost-efficiency.


### 6. designated air traffic service providers shall provide details of their cost base to the agency acting as prb , the national supervisory authorities , and the commission. to this end , costs shall be broken down in line with the separation of accounts referred to in article 25(3) , and by distinguishing staff costs , operating costs other than staff costs , depreciation costs , cost of capital , costs incurred for fees and charges paid to the agency acting as prb , and exceptional costs. ### 6. designated air traffic service providers shall provide details of their cost base to the agency acting as prb , the national supervisory authorities , and the commission. to this end , costs shall be broken down in line with the separation of accounts referred to in article 25(3) , operating costs , depreciation costs , cost of capital , costs incurred for fees and charges paid to the agency acting as prb , and exceptional costs.


### 2. at the request of one or more member states , of a national supervisory authority or of the commission , the agency acting as prb shall carry out an investigation into any allegation of non-compliance as referred to in paragraph 1. where it has indications of such non-compliance , the agency acting as prb may initiate an investigation on its own initiative. it shall conclude the investigation within four months of receipt of a request , after having heard the member state , the national supervisory authority concerned and the designated air traffic service provider concerned. without prejudice to article 41(1) , the agency acting as prb shall share the results of the investigation with the member states concerned , the air traffic service providers concerned and the commission. ### 2. at the request of one or more member states , of a national supervisory authority or of the commission , the agency acting as prb shall carry out an investigation into any allegation of non-compliance as referred to in paragraph 1. where it has indications of such non-compliance , the agency acting as prb may initiate an investigation on its own initiative. it shall conclude the investigation within four months of receipt of a request , after having heard the member state , the national supervisory authority concerned and the designated air traffic service provider concerned as well as workers’ representatives of this body. without prejudice to article 41(1) , the agency acting as prb shall share the results of the investigation with the member states concerned , the air traffic service providers concerned and the commission.


### the determined costs , actual costs and revenues deriving from air navigation services shall be broken down into staff costs , operating costs other than staff costs , depreciation costs , cost of capital , costs incurred for fees and charges paid to agency acting as prb , and exceptional costs and they shall be made publicly available , subject to the protection of confidential information. ### the determined costs , actual costs and revenues deriving from air navigation services shall be broken down into operating costs , depreciation costs , cost of capital , costs incurred for fees and charges paid to agency acting as prb , and exceptional costs and they shall be made publicly available , subject to the protection of confidential information.


### the design and management of the european airspace structures ; ### the design and management of the european-route network ;


### 2. the commission may appoint an impartial and competent body to carry out the tasks of the network manager . to this end , the commission shall adopt an implementing act in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3). this appointment decision shall include the terms and conditions of the appointment , including the financing of the network manager. ### deleted


### 7. the network manager shall take decisions through a cooperative decision-making process. parties to the cooperative decision-making process shall act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network. the cooperative decision-making process shall promote the interest of the network. ### 7. the network manager shall take decisions through a cooperative decision-making process. parties to the cooperative decision-making process shall act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network. the cooperative decision-making process shall promote the interest of the network , without compromising the local safety concerns.


### the air traffic service providers shall establish consultation mechanisms to consult the relevant airspace users and aerodrome operators on all major issues related to services provided , including relevant changes to airspace configurations , or strategic investments which have a relevant impact on air traffic management and air navigation service provision and/or charges. the airspace users shall also be involved in the process of approving strategic investment plans. the commission shall adopt measures detailing the modalities of the consultation and of the involvement of airspace users in approving investment plans. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37 (3). ### the air traffic service providers shall establish consultation mechanisms to consult the relevant airspace users and aerodrome operators on all major issues related to services provided , including relevant changes to airspace configurations , or strategic investments which have a relevant impact on air traffic management and air navigation service provision and/or charges. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37 (3).


### 4. before adopting a delegated act , the commission shall consult experts designated by each member state in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making. as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council. ### 4. before adopting a delegated act , the commission shall consult the expert group on human dimension of the single european sky and experts designated by each member state in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making. as soon as it adopts a delegated act , the commission shall notify it simultaneously to the european parliament and to the council.


### 1. supports the principle of sustainable development within the blue economy as a driver of economic growth in the eu , in particular in the atlantic and mediterranean areas , as a way to foster a number of sectors , such as maritime transport , shipbuilding , biotechnology , sustainable tourism , offshore wind , fishing and aquaculture , and wave and tidal energy; ### 1. supports the principle of sustainable development within the blue economy , in connection with the member states' development needs and strategies , as a way to foster all ocean- , sea- and coastal area-related sectoral and intersectoral activities , including activities connected to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors , sustainable tourism , shipbuilding and ship repair , transport , and mining , biotechnology and energy production;


### 2. calls on the commission to promote the establishment of maritime transport partnerships with the private sector in order to improve innovation and strengthen competitiveness; ### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to push for sound investment that improves our ecological understanding of the marine environment , supports small-scale and traditional fisheries and the development of related activities , boosts the value of coastal products and cultures , and supports community development;


### 2. urges all blue economy stakeholders to base their activities on the responsible use of natural resources , decarbonisation and circular economy concepts; ### 2. urges all blue economy stakeholders to base their activities on the responsible and sustainable use of natural resources , decarbonisation and circular economy concepts;


### 3. calls on the commission to establish legally binding instruments to make the blue economy ‘greener’ and to align it with the overall objectives of the european green deal; ### 3. calls on the commission to establish instruments to make the blue economy ‘greener’ and to align it with the overall objectives of the european green deal;


### 3. calls on the commission to establish legally binding instruments to make the blue economy ‘greener’ and to align it with the overall objectives of the european green deal; ### 3. calls on the commission to swiftly propose legally binding instruments to make the blue economy ‘greener’ and to align it with the overall objectives of the european green deal , thereby limiting its environmental and climate footprint; stresses that the transformation the blue economy will undergo to contribute to the underlying objectives of the european green deal will drive innovation and stimulate job creation and economic opportunities;


### c. whereas , under sdg 14 , it is imperative to conserve oceans , seas and marine resources and promote their sustainable use; ### c. whereas , under sdg 14 , it is imperative to conserve oceans , seas and marine resources and promote their sustainable use; whereas sub-target 14.1 sets the objective of preventing and significantly reducing marine pollution of all kinds , by 2025 , in particular from land-based activities , including marine debris and nutrient pollution;


### d. whereas the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity is fundamental to the health of the oceans , which contain millions of species , and hence to the health and survival of the planet; ### d. whereas the restoration and conservation of marine biodiversity is fundamental to the health of the oceans , which contain millions of species , and hence to the health and survival of the planet;


### g. whereas the loss of marine biodiversity is having a major environmental , social and economic impact on the eu fisheries sector and on coastal and island communities and must therefore be reversed and biodiversity restored; ### g. whereas marine biodiversity in europe is under pressure with a high proportion of assessed marine species and habitats being in ‘unfavourable’ or ‘unknown conservation status’; whereas the loss of marine biodiversity is having a major environmental , social and economic impact on the eu fisheries sector and on coastal and island communities and must therefore be reversed and biodiversity restored;


### m. whereas it is necessary to have a global vision for the management and conservation of marine resources; ### m. whereas it is necessary to have a global vision for the management and conservation of marine resources within the planetary boundaries;


### 1. stresses that lockdown has had a considerable impact on mobility demand and the choice of transport mode , especially in urban areas; notes that the social distancing introduced as part of sanitary measures in the eu has led citizens to take up mobility options other than public transport in order to avoid gatherings of people; ### 1. stresses that lockdown has had a negative impact on mobility demand and the choice of transport mode , especially in urban areas; notes that the social distancing introduced as part of sanitary measures in the eu has led citizens to prefer to use their own cars rather than public transport in order to avoid gatherings of people; recalls that a modal shift towards public transport is essential in order to drastically reduce emissions from the transport sector and comply with directives 2008/50/ec and 2004/107/ec on air quality;


### 2. stresses the need for local authorities to reengineer public transport in order to ensure safe , healthy and environmentally sustainable commuting options and to complement public transport with on-demand and shared transport services; ### 2. stresses the need for local authorities to reengineer public transport in order to ensure safe , healthy and environmentally sustainable commuting options and to complement public transport with on-demand and shared transport services; stresses the need to make public transport fully accessible , both technically for people with reduced mobility and financially for low-income households , in particular through social pricing or free public transport;


### 3. calls for a revision of the commission guidelines on developing and implementing sustainable urban mobility plans to include a new objective to improve the resilience of mobility systems in case of rapid fluctuations in mobility demand; ### 3. calls for a revision of the commission guidelines on developing and implementing sustainable urban mobility plans to include a new objective to improve the resilience of mobility systems in case of rapid fluctuations in mobility demand; stresses the importance of maintaining the temporary structures set up to facilitate the development of active mobility; recalls the need to reduce the use of cars in urban areas in order to develop other uses and other means of transport which are less harmful to the environment;


### 4. regrets that the absorption rate of european structural and investment funds , which increased from 12% in 2019 to 15% in 2020 , is slower than expected with 45 % (eur 209 billion) remaining to be absorbed; ### 4. regrets that the absorption rate of european structural and investment funds , which increased from 12% in 2019 to 15% in 2020 , is slower than expected with 45 % (eur 209 billion) remaining to be absorbed; calls on the commission to step up its action to address absorption difficulties and help member states increase their absorption rates;


### 4. is concerned that the amount of outstanding commitments (ral) at the end of 2020 reached a new record high of eur 303 ,2 billion; acknowledges that a certain level of outstanding commitments is a natural consequence of the union budget system with commitment appropriations and payment appropriations but underlines that an amount of outstanding commitments , which equals two full years of payment appropriations may constitute a risk for the smooth operation of the budget in the future; ### 4. is concerned that the amount of outstanding commitments (ral) at the end of 2020 reached a new record high of eur 303 ,2 billion; acknowledges that a certain level of outstanding commitments is a natural consequence of the union budget system with commitment appropriations and payment appropriations but underlines that an amount of outstanding commitments , which equals two full years of payment appropriations may constitute a risk for the smooth operation of the budget in the future; which would be put under serious pressure , with a possible serious risk to the liquidity of the union budget;


### 5. takes note that the eu will be able to spend significantly more than in the previous programming period , with an overall allocation of eur 1 824 billion from nextgenerationeu and the mff; urges the commission to limit the risk of delayed start to the implementation of shared managed funds and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds , including the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights. ### 5. takes note that the eu will be able to spend significantly more than in the previous programming period , with an overall allocation of eur 1 824 billion from nextgenerationeu and the mff; urges the commission to limit the risk of delayed start to the implementation of shared managed funds and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds , including the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights; regrets that the commission has de facto suspended the implementation of the rule of law conditionality regulation , despite its entry into force on 1 january 2021.


### 2. acknowledges that high-risk expenditures are subject to complex rules and eligibility conditions; notes that the estimated level of error decreased from 4 ,9% in 2019 to 4 ,0% in 2020 and that six possible fraud cases were reported to olaf in comparison to 2019’s nine; recalls that the way funds are disbursed has an impact on the risk of errors and welcomes efforts to simplify requirements for project managers and management authorities under the 2021-2027 programming period; ### 2. acknowledges that high-risk expenditures are subject to complex rules and eligibility conditions; notes that the estimated level of error decreased from 4 ,9% in 2019 to 4 ,0% in 2020 and that six possible fraud cases were reported to olaf in comparison to 2019’s nine; recalls that the way funds are disbursed has an impact on the risk of errors and welcomes efforts to simplify requirements for project managers and management authorities under the 2021-2027 programming period; reiterates the need to step up the efforts in the fight against fraud both at eu and member states level , in close cooperation with the eppo and olaf;


### 2. welcomes the fact that the court did not find major flaws in the commission’s clearance procedures regarding the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) and the internal security fund (isf); notes with concern that for both the amif and the isf significant amounts remain undisbursed; calls on the commission to further engage in dialogue with the relevant national authorities and identify areas where it could offer support; reiterates , nevertheless , its call on member state authorities to increase their efforts for accessing funding available under those programmes; ### 2. notes the fact that the court did not find major flaws in the commission’s clearance procedures regarding the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) and the internal security fund (isf); notes with concern that for both the amif and the isf significant amounts remain undisbursed; calls on the commission to further engage in dialogue with the relevant national authorities and identify areas where it could offer support; reiterates , nevertheless , its call on member state authorities to increase their efforts for accessing funding available under those programmes; reminds that on several occasions in the past such funding was granted to member state entities that violated fundamental rights and engaged in criminal activities such as push-backs of persons seeking international protection;


### 2. is satisfied with the work carried out by the five decentralised agencies which are under its remit , which carry out technical , scientific or managerial tasks that help the union institutions elaborate and implement policies in the area of environment , climate action , public health and food safety , as well as with the way in which those agencies' budgets are implemented; stresses that , given the scale of current and upcoming challenges , sufficient funding must be guaranteed for the agencies and the commission directorates-general ('dg') working in the areas of environment , climate action , public health and food safety; ### 2. is satisfied with the work carried out by most of the five decentralised agencies which are under its remit , which carry out technical , scientific or managerial tasks that help the union institutions elaborate and implement policies in the area of environment , climate action , public health and food safety , as well as with the way in which those agencies' budgets are implemented; stresses that , given the scale of current and upcoming challenges , sufficient funding must be guaranteed for the agencies and the commission directorates-general ('dg') working in the areas of environment , climate action , public health , food safety and animal health and welfare;


### 9. notes that dg climate action and dg budget monitor the 20 % climate mainstreaming target in the multiannual financial framework , and that dg climate action supports other dgs in integrating climate in their activities; welcomes the fact that 21 % of the 2020 union budget was spent on climate-related activities , ### 9. notes that dg climate action and dg budget monitor the 20 % climate mainstreaming target in the multiannual financial framework , and that dg climate action supports other dgs in integrating climate in their activities; notes the fact that , according to the commission , 21 % of the 2020 union budget was spent on climate-related activities; highlights that this is an overestimation according to the court , especially concerning the contribution of certain common agricultural policy schemes to tackle climate change; points out that the court has flagged up the risk that some expenditure in agriculture and cohesion policies could speed up climate change;


### 10. notes the court's finding in review no 01/2020: "tracking climate spending in the eu budget" that the commission’s climate tracking methodology needs to be reconsidered to render it more reliable and that there are indications that it will be challenging to reliably step up climate-related spending to 25 % of the eu budget; ### 10. notes the court's finding in review no 01/2020: "tracking climate spending in the eu budget" that the commission’s climate tracking methodology needs to be reconsidered to render it more reliable and that there are indications that it will be challenging to reliably step up climate-related spending to 25 % of the eu budget; deeply regrets that the court's recommendations from its 2016 report1a have not yet been implemented and calls for swift remedy of this problem which leads to overestimations of the contributions to climate action , notably by the agricultural and cohesion policies;


### 10. asks the commission to modify the spending rule n+3 years to the previous rule n+2 years in order to increase the budget execution and reduce the outstanding commitments; ### 10. notes that the new common provisions regulation allows for a more gradual transition of the decommitment rules for the current programming period 2021-2027 with regards to shared management funds; notes that the n+3 (2021-2026) and the n+2 (2027) combination would contribute to increase the budget execution and reduce the outstanding commitments; reminds that the parliament has shown great support for this approach in plenary when voting on the agreement on the common provisions regulation;


### 12. notes that the esf expenses increased from eur 11.2 billion in 2019 to eur 13.7 billion in 2020 due to increased implementation; ### 12. notes that the esf expenses increased from eur 11.2 billion in 2019 to eur 13.7 billion in 2020 due to increased implementation; emphasizes that the esf is supposed to counter the worst excesses of unequal development and boost local development; furthermore , regional actors must be involved more closely and the member states contributions should be reduced in order to reach the weakest regions;


### 1. is satisfied with the commission's overall implementation of the budgetary headings for environment , climate action , public health and food safety in 2020; ### 1. is satisfied with the commission's overall implementation of the budgetary headings for environment , climate action , public health and food safety in 2020 but stresses that climate and biodiversity spending and mainstreaming is inadequate and relies on ill justified and faulty methodologies;


### 14. highlights the role dg health and food safety has played in securing a coordinated response to the covid-19 pandemic across the member states; in authorising and procuring the vaccines against covid-19 and delivering other essential medical countermeasures; and in supporting member states in deploying public health measures. ### 14. highlights the role dg health and food safety has played in securing a coordinated response to the covid-19 pandemic across the member states; in authorising and procuring the vaccines against covid-19 and delivering other essential medical countermeasures; and in supporting member states in deploying public health measures; deeply regrets the insufficient transparency with regards to the vaccines advance purchase agreements and the data from the clinical trials;


### 14. encourages the commission , the eca and the council to work towards accelerating the discharge process to n+1; ### 14. encourages the commission , the eca and the council to work towards accelerating the discharge process to n+1 , reminding that this should not undermine the quality of the process;


### 18. notes with concern that , in its special report 15/2020 "protection of wild pollinators in the eu —commission initiatives have not borne fruit" , the court found that union measures did not ensure the protection of wild pollinators and that union pesticides legislation was a main cause of wild pollinator loss; ### 18. notes with concern that , in its special report 15/2020 "protection of wild pollinators in the eu —commission initiatives have not borne fruit" , the court found that union measures did not ensure the protection of wild pollinators and that union pesticides legislation was a main cause of wild pollinator loss; calls on the commission to swiftly follow up on the recommendations of the court to assess whether actions should be added to address threats currently not considered in the pollinators initiative in the follow-up actions and measures for the eu biodiversity strategy to 2030 , accompanied by appropriate governance and monitoring mechanisms;


### 19. is of the opinion , on the basis of the data available and the implementation report , that discharge can be granted to the commission in respect of expenditure in the areas of environmental and climate policy , public health and food safety for the financial year 2020. ### 19. is of the opinion , on the basis of the data available and the implementation report , that discharge can be granted to the commission in respect of expenditure in the areas of environmental and climate policy , public health and food safety for the financial year 2020 , but expects drastic improvements in the tracking methodologies for climate and biodiversity spending in order to be able to grant discharge in future years.


### 25. notes that the annual absorption rate for efsi funds in 2020 was 15 % , which is the same as the final year of the previous 2007-2013 mff but that the cumulative absorption rate is still only 55 % , which is 7 % lower than at the end of 2013. notes that this implies that 45 % of the total commitments under the efsi funds for the period 2014-2020 equal to eur 209 billion has still not been paid out and constitutes the main part of the total outstanding commitments (ral) of eur 303 billion; ### 25. notes that the annual absorption rate for esi funds in 2020 was 15 % , which is the same as the final year of the previous 2007-2013 mff but that the cumulative absorption rate is still only 55 % , which is 7 % lower than at the end of 2013. notes that this implies that 45 % of the total commitments under the esi funds for the period 2014-2020 equal to eur 209 billion has still not been paid out and constitutes the main part of the total outstanding commitments (ral) of eur 303 billion;


### 28. notes that according to non-published information provided to the court , the commission provided eur 12 ,9 billion in commitments under direct and indirect management and eur 34 ,2 billion in commitments under shared management for purposes related to the covid-19 pandemic during 2020; ### 28. notes that according to non-published information provided to the court , the commission provided eur 12 ,9 billion in commitments under direct and indirect management and eur 34 ,2 billion in commitments under shared management for purposes related to the covid-19 pandemic during 2020; regrets that the commission has no published yet a report on covid-19 related expenditure;


### 37. regrets that for the common provisions regulation for the efsi funds , an impact assessment was not carried out and that important evaluations of the cap were not available before the impact assessment was made concerning the cap reform; ### 37. reminds that the common provisions regulation for the esi funds , was not subject to an impact assessment , but each of the shared management funds covered by the regulation is accompanied by its own impact assessment; notes that important evaluations of the cap were not available before the impact assessment was made concerning the cap reform;


### 53. draws attention to the fact that around 20 % of ex-post audits of the entire h2020 family are carried out by dg rtd’s common audit service (cas) , and 80 % on its behalf by private audit firms; notes with concern that the court found that sampling at the level of the cost statements audited was not always in line with established procedures , highlights that despite the improvements introduced by the commission , the representative error rate is potentially understated; ### 53. draws attention to the fact that around 20 % of ex-post audits of the entire h2020 family are carried out by dg rtd’s common audit service (cas) , and 80 % on its behalf by private audit firms; notes with concern that the court found that sampling at the level of the cost statements audited was not always in line with established procedures , highlights that despite the improvements introduced by the commission , the representative error rate is potentially understated; expresses concerns that weaknesses in the ex post audits by the cas still persist;


### 69. underlines that specific instruments gave the member states financial incentives to achieve results and optimise their use of funding; regrets that the commission and the member states were found to be only partially successful in using these instruments to make the financing of cohesion policy more performance-based; is worried that the member states were found to show very limited interest in using some of the new performance-based funding models , i.e. 'joint action plans' and 'financing not linked to costs'; encourages wider use of the simplified cost options which the eca considers have the potential to reduce beneficiaries’ administrative burden and are considered less prone to error; ### 69. underlines the performance reserve that the new performance framework has foreseen which entails 6% of the resources to be frozen and consequently allocated on the basis of a performance review after the annual implementation report in 2019 , to the programmes which have achieved their set milestones , so that member states are incentivised to optimise their use of funding; regrets that according to recent data the commission and the member states were found to be only partially successful in making the financing of cohesion policy more performance-based; is worried that the member states were found to show very limited interest in using some of the new performance-based funding models , i.e. 'joint action plans' and 'financing not linked to costs'; encourages wider use of the simplified cost options which the eca considers have the potential to reduce beneficiaries’ administrative burden and are considered less prone to error;


### e. ensure that the member states take into account and promote gender equality throughout the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of all programmes as laid down in regulation (eu) 1303/2013 and regulation (eu) 2021/1060; ### e. ensure that the member states take into account and promote the implementation of the partnership principle and of gender equality throughout the preparation , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of all programmes as laid down in regulation (eu) 1303/2013 and regulation (eu) 2021/1060;


### h. propose a legislative revision to ensure that the payment retention is adequately protected before it is released , to improve its audit work , audit documentation and review process , to strengthen the main elements of the regularity of information provided in the aars , and to ensure that the college of commissioners provide relevant and reliable information in the ampr; ### h. notes that the common provisions regulation for the 2021 - 2027 programming period contains an overhauled enabling conditions and performance framework , paired with a new approach in programming , monitoring and control; welcomes the performance-enhancing provisions such as the single audit principle that represents a risk-proportioned audit conditioned by collaboration with the eppo , enhanced obligations on conflict of interest , the use of simplified cost options of financing not linked to costs; acknowledges that the newly-reformed system will reveal its advantages in the years to come; discourages therefore opening the texts of the agreement with regards to a legislative revision , unless that would be a necessary alignment with the upcoming revision of the financial regulation; notes that before the mid-term review such initiative would only negatively affect the performance of the funds;


### l. ensure that sufficient resources are available for horizon europe in order to launch new union partnerships in areas such as clean hydrogen , batteries , clean aviation , rail , connected and automated mobility , zero-emission road and waterborne transport , in particular for the work programme 2021-2022; stresses the need to support projects that contribute , in particular , to a future-proof , sustainable , smart and climate-friendly european transport network; ### l. ensure that sufficient resources are available for horizon europe in order to launch new union partnerships in areas such as clean hydrogen , batteries , clean aviation , rail , connected and automated mobility , zero-emission road and waterborne transport , in particular for the work programme 2021-2022 and welcomes the progress of horizon europe in this sense; stresses the need to support projects that contribute , in particular , to a future-proof , sustainable , smart and climate-friendly european transport network;


### 85. welcomes that the commission has committed to providing support to the member states in developing the new approach with regard to checks by monitoring; notes that since 2018 , member state paying agencies may perform these kind of checks; highlights that the court has recommended that the commission promotes checks by monitoring as a key control system for the post-2022 cap; ### 85. welcomes that the commission has committed to providing support to the member states in developing the new approach with regard to checks by monitoring; notes that since 2018 , member state paying agencies may perform these kind of checks , but regrets its limited coverage in 2020; supports the court recommendation to the commission to promote checks by monitoring as a key control system for the post-2020 cap;


### 97. notes that the court was unable to estimate the error rate; notes with concern that of the 27 transactions examined by the court , 8 (30 %) were affected by errors; highlights that the court also found cases of non-compliance with legal and financial provisions , but without a financial impact on the union budget; notes that the errors concern the selection of projects and the application of procurement rules , the submission of incomplete documentation in support of cost claims , and the defective functioning of an it system; ### 97. regrets that the court did not estimate the error rate and reiterate its call for a clear estimation , because of the public and political interest in this area which is far higher than its financial share; notes with concern that of the 27 transactions examined by the court , 8 (30 %) were affected by errors; highlights that the court also found cases of non-compliance with legal and financial provisions , but without a financial impact on the union budget; notes that the errors concern the selection of projects and the application of procurement rules , the submission of incomplete documentation in support of cost claims , and the defective functioning of an it system;


### k. implement measures to ensure complementarity and better coordination between amif and easo/frontex (e.g. in the area of forced returns or support to asylum authorities); ### k. implement measures to ensure complementarity and better coordination between amif and easo/frontex (e.g. support to asylum authorities);


### l. use development aid as a tool to facilitate better cooperation with migrants’ countries of origin; ### deleted


### 103. takes note that the court did not audit sufficient transactions to estimate the level of error for this mff heading; is worried that of the 75 transactions examined , 28 (37 ,3 %) were affected by errors; notes with concern that some international organisations (unrwa , unicef and ibrd) provided only limited access to documents , and some questioned the court’s mandate; ### 103. regrets that the court did not audit sufficient transactions to estimate the level of error for this mff heading; reiterates its call for the error rate to clearly be identified for this heading; is worried that of the 75 transactions examined , 28 (37 ,3 %) were affected by errors; notes with concern that the court’s work was hindered by some international organisation refusing or limiting access to relevant audit documents , or even questioning the court’s mandate;


### f. encourages the further development of balanced trade agreements and to remain attentive to investments made by foreign powers such as china or russia; ### f. encourages the further development of balanced trade agreements and to remain attentive to investments made by foreign powers;


### f. encourages the further development of balanced trade agreements and to remain attentive to investments made by foreign powers such as china or russia; ### f. encourages the further development of balanced trade agreements and to remain attentive to investments made by foreign powers such as china , russia , saudi arabia , united arab emirates (uae) , qatar and turkey;


### 5. highlights that a proactive assessment of the eu road network will be a useful tool to assess the in-built safety of roads and to target investment; welcomes , in this regard , the risk mapping and safety rating of motorways and primary roads introduced in the recently revised eu infrastructure safety rules4 and calls on the member states to designate as many primary roads in their territory as possible to increase the road safety potential of the new directive; calls on the commission and the member states to agree as soon as possible on a methodology to carry out systematic network-wide road assessments as mandated in the revision of the above-mentioned act; calls on the commission and the member states to speed up the work on the specifications at eu level for the performance of road signs and markings in order to prepare the way for a higher level of automation in vehicles; ### 5. highlights that a proactive assessment of the eu road network will be a useful tool to assess the in-built safety of roads and to target investment; welcomes , in this regard , the risk mapping and safety rating of motorways and primary roads introduced in the recently revised eu infrastructure safety rules4 and calls on the member states to designate as many primary roads in their territory as possible to increase the road safety potential of the new directive; calls on the commission and the member states to agree as soon as possible on a methodology to carry out systematic network-wide road assessments including elements important for safety of active roads users , as mandated in the revision of the above-mentioned act; calls on the commission and the member states to speed up the work on the specifications at eu level for the performance of road signs and markings in order to prepare the way for a higher level of automation in vehicles and on quality requirements for walking and cycling infrastructure in order to address the insufficient level of safety of active road users;


### 14. recalls that the driving licence directive established a harmonised eu licence model and introduced minimum requirements for obtaining licences; notes that the directive will need to be kept up-to-date regarding new technological developments in vehicle and infrastructure technology and vehicle automation; calls on the commission to consider introducing a graduated licencing system that encourages novice drivers to gain more experience while limiting certain high-risk activities such as driving at night and with passengers; notes with concern that cases of irregular issuing of driving licences have been reported in several member states and calls on the commission to monitor this issue; ### 14. recalls that the driving licence directive established a harmonised eu licence model and introduced minimum requirements for obtaining licences; notes that the directive will need to be kept up-to-date regarding new technological developments in vehicle and infrastructure technology and vehicle automation;calls on the commission to consider mandatory standards for examinations and minimum training delivered by professional instructors , as well as introducing a graduated licencing and life-long learning system that encourages novice drivers to gain more experience in higher-order skills such as traffic in sight , self-assessment , and hazard perception , while limiting certain high-risk activities such as driving at night and with passengers; highlights that driver training shall include knowledge of advance driving assistance systems , as well as the new safety aspects coming from the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles (e.g. , issues coming from batteries from electric vehicles and learning how to react in the cases of accident); believes that restrictions to training in automatic gears should be lifted , after the successful completion of the driving test , to promote the uptake of alternative fuels vehicles; notes with concern that cases of irregular issuing of driving licences have been reported in several member states and calls on the commission to monitor this issue;