### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; ### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture , education and sports , without discrimination , in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; underlines the role of ai to preserve and boost the european culture and language diversity; underlines that data sets used by ai systems (both for training and operation) may suffer from the inclusion of inadvertent historic bias , incompleteness and bad governance models; stresses that the continuation of such biases could lead to unintended (in)direct prejudice and discrimination against certain groups or people , potentially exacerbating prejudice and marginalisation;


### 3. underlines the fact that since ai by definition encapsulates data processing , it must respect eu law on data protection; ### 3. underlines the fact that since ai by definition encapsulates data processing , it must respect eu law on data protection , in particular the general data protection regulation;


### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; ### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to increase the resilience of the eu supply chains and speed up technology dissemination and digitalisation of the eu industries , economy and society; emphasises , however , that the covid-19 pandemic has also exposed digital divides among eu countries and among social groups within the same country by putting many citizens at risk of being left behind in the transition towards a digitalised society; highlights that the level of digitalisation of eu industry varies across sectors , particularly among high tech areas and more traditional ones , and also among member states and regions; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; expresses concern regarding the difficulties in accessing eib funding lines faced by most smes and start-ups , particularly those with limited capitalisation , and calls for access requirements to consider the need for improving the digital and ai capabilities of smes; recalls the importance of the digital europe programme and other eu programmes such us horizon europe in improving the digital and ai capabilities of smes and accelerating the adoption of ai technologies in eu industries;


### 4. reminds the commission that any proposal on the digital single market should fully respect the eu’s international obligations , including wto and bilateral trade agreements; urges the commission to fully assess the geopolitical and strategic implications of its proposals; ### 4. reminds the commission that its proposals on the digital single market and artificial intelligence , which are consistent with the stance adopted in a number of own-initiative reports adopted by parliament by a large majority in 2020 , cannot and must not fully respect wto agreements and that our bilateral trade agreements will have to be modified if the new rules are to be complied with to the full;


### 4. highlights that the commission should adopt a balanced approach to legislation in order to create a digital single market that is competitive , accessible , technologically neutral , innovation-friendly , human-centric and trustworthy , and that builds a secure data society and economy; ### 4. highlights that the commission should adopt an approach to legislation in that creates a digital single market that is competitive , accessible , technologically neutral , innovation-friendly , human-centric and trustworthy , and that builds a secure data society and economy;


### 4. stresses that the need for clear rules on the sharing of responsibility in the event of a malfunction or accident is one of the crucial barriers to the practical deployment of ai-based technologies in the transport sector; calls for this responsibility to be shared according to the capacity of manufacturers , operators and users of autonomous vehicles and systems to control risks; ### 4. stresses that the need for clear rules on the attribution of responsibility in the event of a malfunction or accident is one of the crucial barriers to the practical deployment of ai-based technologies in the transport sector; calls for this responsibility to be attributed fairly according to the role of manufacturers , operators and users of autonomous vehicles and systems;


### 4. emphasises that the transposition of the audiovisual media services directive (avmsd) into national law is crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market; urges the member states that have not yet done so to complete the transposition as soon as possible; stresses that the future digital services act (dsa) and any future regulation on ai , with particular regard to the cultural and creative sectors , should be in line with the principles and obligations of the avmsd; ### 4. emphasises that the transposition of the audiovisual media services directive (avmsd) into national law is crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market; urges the member states that have not yet done so to complete the transposition as soon as possible; stresses that the future digital services act (dsa) and any future regulation on ai , with particular regard to the cultural and creative sectors , should be in line with the principles and obligations of the avmsd and should respect the broad framework of fundamental european rights of users and consumers , such as the protection of privacy , data , non-discrimination , dignity , fairness and free speech;


### 4. stresses that protecting networks of interconnected ai and robotics is paramount and that strong measures must be taken to prevent security breaches , data leaks , data poisoning , cyberattacks and the misuse of personal data; ### 4. stresses that protecting networks of interconnected ai and robotics is paramount and that strong measures must be taken to ensure resilience against attacks and prevent security breaches , data leaks , data poisoning , cyberattacks and the misuse of personal data;


### 5. welcomes the conclusion of the rules-based asian regional comprehensive economic partnership (rcep) agreement , which deepens the economic integration of the region; regrets , however , the lack of a robust sustainable development chapter in the rcep; believes that the conclusion of the rcep should encourage the eu to help set global rules for the digital economy; supports in this regard the establishment of an eu-us trade and technology council and the work on a transatlantic ai agreement to help facilitate trade and the development of compatible rules and standards in digital trade; ### 5. notes the commission's proposal to set up an 'eu-usa trade and technologies council' and to start work on a transatlantic agreement on artificial intelligence; calls on the commission to focus on the development of a sound european regulatory framework consistent with our values and fundamental rights; emphasises that trade rules should never prevent regulatory authorities from enforcing legislation on ai to the letter; calls on the commission to guarantee a high degree of transparency in the negotiations on trade rules;


### 5. calls on the commission to follow the ‘one in , one out’ principle in its future legislative proposals , and to address the fragmentation of the digital single market , remove any existing unjustified barriers , and support innovation by reducing red tape; ### 5. calls on the commission to support public trust in ai by providing clear , regulatory limits to uses of ai which inherently undermine fundamental rights and the protection of the environment;


### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on broad access to the public and raw data generated by the transport sector and the provision of intelligent infrastructure and vehicles for its safe collection and processing; ### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on broad access to the public and raw data generated by the transport sector and the provision of intelligent infrastructure and vehicles for its safe collection and processing , while respecting the general data protection regulation;


### 5. underlines that it is also necessary that public independent data protection authorities monitor and effectively enforce compliance with data protection law; ### 5. reiterates the importance of providing public independent data protection authorities with the necessary staffing and funding to allow them to monitor and effectively enforce compliance with data protection law;


### 5. calls on the commission to stop funding big companies and distributing the remaining funds by a shotgun approach; calls for winners to be picked and grown larger; suggests prioritising future areas for digital economic structures; ### 5. calls on the commission to stop funding big companies and distributing the remaining funds by a shotgun approach; calls for beneficiaries to be picked and grown larger; suggests prioritising future areas for digital economic structures; recognises that there are still significant disparities between large companies and smes regarding the integration of digital technologies in their business operations; regrets the current lack of innovative capacity of smes due to a lack of necessary risk capital , the costs and complexities of administrative procedures , a shortage of adequate skills and lack of access to information; suggests in this regard to undertake actions in order to strengthen access to credit for smes including for micro-enterprises and start-ups;


### 6. notes the importance of algorithms being transparent in order to fully protect fundamental rights; underlines the need for legislators to consider the complex issue of liability and that liability in all ai applications should always rest with a person , either natural or legal. ### 6. highlights the importance of algorithms being transparent in order to fully protect fundamental rights; underlines the need for legislators to consider the complex issue of liability and that liability in all ai applications should always rest with a person , either natural or legal;


### 6. demands an end to the exodus of start-ups that do not receive follow-up-funding in europe but find it elsewhere; ### 6. highlights the substantial investment gap faced by digital innovations which represents an important obstacle for the successful scale-up of digital startups; demands an end to the exodus of start-ups that do not receive follow-up-funding in europe but find it elsewhere; takes note of the digital innovation and scale-up initiative which is setting up the first regional investment facility that specifically targets digital innovations and the scale-up of digital startups in the cesee region; calls for the development of similar eu initiatives aiming to leverage funding and competencies , to enhance financing and the access to advisory services for early stage and scale-up of innovative , high-risk deep tech startups with high growth potential , to offer technical assistance to public agencies , to strengthen their capacity to design , develop and implement digital innovation programs and to strengthen strategic investments in the enabling environment for digital innovations and entrepreneurship , with a focus on cross border digital infrastructure and digital skills projects;


### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies are being developed rapidly and being used in many sectors , presenting huge opportunities for the member states and their citizens; ### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies are being developed rapidly and being used in many sectors , presenting huge opportunities for the member states , their citizens and the european economy;


### a. whereas climate change is already having a significant impact on agriculture and is having an immediate impact on production; ### a. whereas climate change and biodiversity loss are already having a significant impact on agriculture and are negatively affecting crop and livestock production as well as the quality of agricultural products;


### b. whereas the use of ai also poses risks and raises concerns regarding the ethics and transparency of the collection , use and dissemination of data; ### b. whereas the use of ai also poses risks and raises concerns regarding the ethics , scope and transparency of the collection , use and dissemination of personal data;


### f. whereas we need to build public trust in ai while fostering innovation in europe; ### f. whereas there is a need to build public trust in ai while fostering innovation in europe;


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### 7. calls for massive investment in clusters of excellence; ### 7. calls for massive investment in clusters of excellence through which smart industry initiatives can be researched , developed , implemented and monitored in an organized and trackable manner;


### 8. considers that substantial investment in ai and other key new technologies is required; calls for nextgenerationeu , as well as public and private funding , to increase investment so as to reflect the eu’s ambition of becoming a global technological leader and reaping the full benefits of digitalisation; ### 8. considers that substantial investment in ai and other key new technologies is required; calls for nextgenerationeu , as well as public and private funding , to increase investment in rights-compliant technologies with a concerted review mechanism to ensure transparency and a full , publicly available prior fundamental rights impact assessment of all eu-funded technology investments so as to reflect the eu’s ambition of becoming a global technological leader and reaping the full benefits of digitalisation for all in society;


### 8. demands measures to end to the brain drain and attract the best minds to the eu; ### 8. demands measures and strong incentives to end to the brain drain and attract the best minds to the eu; recommends sufficient investments in public research , in particular for salaries of researchers;


### 9. recognises that ai deployment is key to european competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation; ### 9. recognises that ai deployment is key to european competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation; underlines that only a fully harmonised trustworthy and human-centric ai regulatory framework will have the potential to become a legislative benchmark at an international level;


### 10. considers that access to big data is key for the development of ai; calls for a new approach to data regulation; ### 10. considers that access to big data is key for the development of ai; calls for a new approach to data regulation; emphasises the need to ensure that any future ai legislation should take into account and comply with already existing rules enshrined in union law and the cjeu’s case law; stresses that data localisation in the eu represents an important step towards strategic autonomy and reduction of emissions of the eu; strongly believes the regulation on data governance should include an obligation to process data in the eu , including an obligation of establishment within the eu for intermediaries; recalls the court of justice of the european union ruling on the schrems ii case c-311/18 , from july 16 , 2020;


### 11. calls on the commission to work to position the eu as leader in the adoption and standardisation process for new technologies; highlights the need to work with industry and also with international partners on setting global standards; ### 11. calls on the commission to work to position the eu as leader in the fundamental rights compliant adoption and standardisation process for new technologies; highlights the need to work with international partners on setting global standards;


### 11. warns against overregulating ai; recalls that regulation must be balanced , agile , permanently evaluated , and based on soft regulation except for high-risk areas; ### 11. highlights the need to ensure that ai be developed and applied within an appropriate eu common regulatory framework which promotes innovation and respects the union's values and fundamental rights as well as ethical principles such as accountability and transparency; recalls that regulation must be proportional , balanced , agile , future-proofed , permanently evaluated; calls for an appropriate level of regulation , especially for high-risk areas; stresses that legal certainty fosters technological development and public confidence in new technologies which is essential for the rapid digitalisation of the eu industries , economy and society; points out that an ambitious regulatory framework can stimulate innovation in the ai sector by setting clear limits and standards , in particular for smes; considers that the risk based approach shouldn't be limited to 'high risk' and 'low risk' ai applications but should rather be proportionally scaled to the level of risks to coincide with the variety of ai applications , the sector concerned and related risks;


### 12. recalls that we need a data economy that works for the entire eu , as it is a key enabler of digitalisation; believes that it is important for the eu to guarantee a high degree of control over data , with clear and balanced rules on intellectual property rights (ipr) , but considers it essential to maintain openness towards third countries , and that the free flow of non-personal data across borders is important; ### 12. recalls that we need a data economy that works for the entire eu , as it is a key enabler of digitalisation; believes that it is important for the eu to guarantee a high degree of control over data and maintain the highest standards of protection for personal data , with clear and balanced rules on intellectual property rights (ipr) , but considers it essential to maintain openness towards third countries , and that the free flow of non-personal data across borders is important;


### 12. calls for a european disruptive innovation agency which concentrates on first stage research. ### 12. stresses that the union's sovereignty and strategic autonomy require massive investment in research and innovation , in particular high-quality public research and development and innovation , namely in key enabling technologies and disruptive innovative solutions; recalls that the member states must uphold their commitment to invest 3% of their gdp in research and development , in order to ensure the union’s strategic autonomy in the digital field; calls for a european disruptive innovation agency which concentrates on first stage research;


### 13. welcomes the digital services act proposed by the commission; believes that this should contribute to supporting innovation , and removing unjustified and disproportionate barriers and restrictions to the provision of digital services while improving consumer protection; ### 13. welcomes the digital services act proposed by the commission; believes that this should contribute to supporting innovation , guaranteeing a high level of consumer protection and the improvement of users’ rights , trust and safety online;


### 13. outlines that it is unacceptable that consumers are exposed to unsafe products and therefore increased responsibilities for online marketplaces are needed; asks the commission to set up clear rules for the responsibility of content hosting platforms for goods sold or advertised on them in the dsa proposal in order to inter alia close the legal gap in which the buyers failed to obtain the satisfaction to which he or she is entitled according to the law or the contract for the supply of goods for example because of the inability to identify the primary seller; ### 13. outlines that it is unacceptable that consumers are exposed to unsafe products , counterfeit goods and products which infringe intellectual property rights , and therefore increased responsibilities for online marketplaces are needed; asks the commission to set up clear rules for the responsibility of content hosting platforms for goods sold or advertised on them in the dsa proposal in order to inter alia close the legal gap in which the buyers failed to obtain the satisfaction to which he or she is entitled according to the law or the contract for the supply of goods for example because of the inability to identify the primary seller;


### 15. strongly believes that ai can be a force for good for all european citizens , and offer significant benefits and value for the economy , safety , security , education , healthcare , transport and the environment; believes the security , inclusiveness , accessibility and fairness , especially for groups in vulnerable situations , of ai-driven products and services need to be ensured; ### 15. strongly believes that ai can be a force for good for all european citizens , and offer significant benefits and value for the economy , safety , education , healthcare , transport and the environment; believes the safety , inclusiveness , accessibility and fairness , especially for groups in vulnerable situations , of ai-driven products and services need to be ensured insofar as it ensures that people will not be harmed by its development and use , and that its benefits are enjoyed equitably across society;


### 16. recognises that in order to benefit from ai , the commission , the member states , the private sector , civil society and the scientific community all need to collaborate effectively , and create an ecosystem for success; ### 16. recognises that in order to benefit from ai , the commission , the member states , the private sector , civil society and the scientific community all need to collaborate effectively to create an ecosystem for safe human-centric ai that will benefit the whole society;


### 17. notes that while ai offers great potential , it can also present certain risks due to issues such as bias and opacity; ### 17. notes that while ai offers great potential , it can also present certain risks due to issues such as bias and opacity , the manipulation of individual behaviour , violation of privacy , the identification/ forecasting of sensitive identity traits and emotion , enabling of mass surveillance , the restriction of access to vital public services , and reinforcing structural discrimination;


### 18. considers that a lack of consumer trust and confidence can hold back the widespread adoption of ai; ### 18. considers that a lack of consumer trust and confidence can hold back the widespread adoption of ai; therefore clear legislation with limitations must be introduced , since only ethical guidelines will hardly give consumers trust and confidence in ai;


### 19. welcomes the commission’s white paper on ai , and calls on the commission to develop a common eu regulatory framework for ai that is risk-based , proportionate and clear; ### 19. welcomes the commission’s white paper on ai , and calls on the commission to develop a common eu regulatory framework for ai that is risk-based (whilst recognising that all ai technologies , dependent on use , pose a degree of risk) , proportionate , clear , and allowing for contestability for risk determination;


### 20. notes that , to varying degrees , ai is already subject to current european legislation , and calls on the commission to issue clear guidance on the functioning and synergy between any current applicable legislation and any proposed new measures; considers it important not to over-regulate ai; ### 20. notes that , to varying degrees , ai is already subject to current european legislation , and calls on the commission to issue clear guidance on the functioning and synergy between any current applicable legislation and any proposed new measures; considers it important to appropriately regulate ai to ensure the protection of fundamental rights as well as to enable safe innovation;


### 21. considers that ai is a fast moving technology that requires effective legislation; believes that achieve this ai needs to be functionally and broadly defined in a manner that covers all automated decision-making , complex algorithmic-based systems and machine or deep learning processes so any regulatory measures can remain flexible and adaptable in order to take into account future developments; ### 21. considers that ai is a fast moving technology that requires effective legislation not only guidelines; believes that achieve this ai needs to be functionally and broadly defined in a manner that covers all automated decision-making , complex algorithmic-based systems and machine or deep learning processes so any regulatory measures can remain flexible and adaptable in order to take into account future developments;


### 24. believes that such a framework should be based on an ethical , human-centric and principle-based approach throughout the design , development and life cycle of ai products based on the preservation of fundamental rights and the principles of transparency , explainability (when relevant) , and accountability; ### 24. believes that such a framework should be based on a fundamental rights compliant , human-centric and principle-based approach throughout the design , development and life cycle of ai products based on the preservation of fundamental rights and the principles of transparency , explainability (when relevant) , accountability and the rights , obligations of the gdpr – including data minimisation , purpose limitation and data protection by design and by default;


### 25. believes that the scope of new regulatory requirements should be scaled so that ai deemed to pose the highest risk is subject to the most regulatory requirements; calls on the commission to develop an objective methodology for calculating the risk of harm , in addition to what already by exists in current consumer legislation; believes that such a methodology should avoid a restrictive , binary approach that could quickly become obsolete , and instead focus on the context , application and specific use of ai; ### 25. believes that the scope of new regulatory requirements should be scaled so that ai deemed to pose the highest risk is subject to the most regulatory requirements or should be outright banned in the case of lethal autonomous weapon systems; calls on the commission to develop an objective methodology for calculating the risk of harm , in addition to what already by exists in current consumer legislation; believes that such a methodology should avoid a restrictive , binary approach that could quickly become obsolete , and instead focus on the context , application and specific use of ai;


### 26. stresses that eu-wide ai standardisation will foster innovation and interoperability , as well as guarantee a high level of consumer protection; acknowledges that , while a significant number of standards already exist , further promotion and development of common standards for ai is necessary; ### 26. stresses that eu-wide ai standardisation should foster innovation and interoperability , as well as guarantee the highest level of consumer protection; acknowledges that , while a significant number of standards already exist , further promotion and development of common standards for ai is necessary;


### 27. considers that a voluntary labelling scheme for trustworthy ai , based on clear and common guidance drawn up by the commission , could help improve consumer trust; ### 27. considers that a voluntary labelling scheme for trustworthy ai , based on clear and common guidance drawn up by the commission , could help improve consumer trust , while acknowledging that any voluntary measures cannot prevent against deliberate misuse or serious threats to fundamental rights;


### 29. calls on the commission and the member states to make use of innovative regulatory tools such as ‘regulatory sandboxes’ to help provide a clear path to scale-up for start-ups and small companies , regardless of the risk profile of their product; believes that these tools can help encourage innovation without any detriment to consumer protection; ### deleted


### 30. believes that the use of high-risk ai should be limited to specific and clearly warranted purposes , in full respect of the applicable law and subject to transparency obligations; underlines that this will be decisive for ensuring public trust and support for the necessity and proportionality of the deployment of such technologies; calls on the commission to carefully consider whether there are certain use cases , situations or practices for which specific technical standards , including underlying algorithms , should be adopted; deems necessary , should such technical standards be adopted , that these are regularly reviewed and re-evaluated , given the fast pace of technological development; ### 30. believes that the use of high-risk ai should be limited to specific and clearly warranted purposes , in full respect of the applicable law and subject to transparency obligations; underlines that this will be decisive for ensuring public trust and support for the necessity and proportionality of the deployment of such technologies; calls on the commission jointly with civil society organization , trade unions and consumer organizations to carefully consider whether there are certain use cases , situations or practices for which specific technical standards , including underlying algorithms , should be adopted; deems necessary , should such technical standards be adopted , that these are regularly reviewed and re-evaluated , given the fast pace of technological development; where the applications of ai are deemed to be incompatible with the protection of human rights , such as the use of remote biometric identification systems that enable mass surveillance , the commission must consider outright bans and other highly restrictive measures;


### 32. highlights the importance of education and research for ai; calls on the commission and the member states to establish an eu centre of excellence for ai; considers that this should be done with the involvement of universities , companies and research institutions; believes that such a centre can help to provide specialised training and development for regulatory authorities; ### 32. highlights the importance of education and research for ai; calls on the commission and the member states to establish an eu centre of excellence for ai; considers that this should be done with the involvement of universities , civil society organisations , consumer organizations , trade unions , companies and research institutions; believes that such a centre can help to provide specialised training and development for regulatory authorities and can contribute to combat climate change , growing social injustice and the growing monopolisation by few big tech companies; supports the creation of public awareness activities around the societal , legal , and ethical impact of ai;


### 1. deplores the fact that the council of the european union has failed to achieve unanimity on conclusions owing to objections from four member states to the word ‘gender’; ### 1. deplores the fact that the council of the european union has failed to achieve unanimity on conclusions owing to objections from four member states to the word ‘gender’; stresses that this shows clear signs of the backlash against gender equality and women’s rights;


### 1. welcomes the gender action plan iii (gap iii) , and in particular , the commitment of 85 % of the eu’s official development aid (oda) being allocated to programmes having gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective; calls for 20 % of oda in each country to be allocated to programmes having gender equality as one of its principal objectives; expects no oda spending to counter gender-equality achievements; emphasises the need for coordinated and coherent eu action and calls for close cooperation with other actors; ### 1. welcomes the gender action plan iii (gap iii) , and in particular , the commitment of 85 % of the eu’s official development aid (oda) being allocated to programmes across all sectors having gender equality as a significant or as a principal objective; calls for 20 % of oda in each country to be allocated to programmes having gender equality as one of its principal objectives; expects no oda spending to counter gender-equality achievements; emphasises the need for coordinated and coherent eu action and calls for close cooperation with other actors to support gender equality and women’s empowerment and ensure that women and girls are not left behind; stresses the need for intensified and targeted action to advance the promotion of gender equality and to achieve the un sdg 5 by 2030 at the latest;


### — having regard to the united nations convention of 18 december 1979 on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women , ### — having regard to the united nations convention of 18 december 1979 on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women , and to the general recommendation no. 30 on women in conflict prevention , conflict and post-conflict situations of 18 october 2013 of the un committee on the elimination of discrimination against women ,


### — having regard to the generation equality forum held in march 2021 in mexico city and from 30 june to 2 july 2021 in paris , ### — having regard to the generation equality forum held in march 2021 in mexico city and from 30 june to 2 july 2021 in paris , as well as to the commitments announced to accelerate progress in the achievement of gender equality worldwide , such as the global acceleration plan for gender equality and the new compact on women , peace and security and humanitarian action launched as a result of the forum ,


### b. whereas violence is the most extreme form of gender inequality; ### b. whereas violence against women and girls is the most extreme form of gender inequality , particularly femicide;


### c. whereas with regard to healthcare services and services relating to sexual and reproductive rights , access must be universal; ### c. whereas with regard to healthcare services and services relating to sexual and reproductive rights , access must be free of charge and universal;


### d. whereas the pandemic is having a serious impact on women and girls , particularly in terms of access to education and healthcare , and is resulting in increasing gender violence and economic inequalities; ### d. whereas the pandemic is having a serious impact on women and girls and has exacerbated existing gender inequalities , particularly in terms of access to education and healthcare , and is resulting in increasing gender violence and economic inequalities;


### e. whereas measures to combat inequality will be of fundamental importance to the recovery; ### e. whereas measures to combat inequality will be of fundamental importance to the recovery; whereas girls’ and women’s participation , representation and leadership should be a priority when designing , implementing and evaluating those measures;


### 2. calls for full implementation of gap iii in every aspect of eu external action; ### 2. calls for full implementation of gap iii in every aspect of eu external action; reiterates that actions to implement gap iii have to be guided by the need to address the root causes of gender inequalities and that the gender-transformative , rights-based and intersectional approach has to be applied consistently and effectively;


### 2. highlights that funding needs to be accessible for local and small civil society organisations that work most closely with girls and women in all their diversity; emphasises the key role of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and stresses that administrative and implementation barriers should be avoided , since they might hamper the involvement of the most relevant actors; recalls the urgent need for significant funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights; ### 2. highlights that funding needs to be accessible for local and small civil society organisations , such as women’s rights organisations and social movements , that work most closely with girls and women in all their diversity and can actively contribute towards linking the 85% target to the actual funding needs of specific regions; emphasises the key role of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and stresses that administrative and implementation barriers should be avoided , since they might hamper the involvement of the most relevant actors; recalls the urgent need for significant funding to support , protect and further enhance universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights;


### 2. calls on the member states to use gap iii as a basis to enhance gender mainstreaming in their external action , to put its gender-transformative , rights-based , intersectional approach into practice , and to adopt a feminist foreign policy; ### 2. calls on the member states to use gap iii as a basis to enhance gender mainstreaming in their external action , to put its gender-transformative , rights-based , intersectional approach into practice , and to adopt a feminist foreign policy; welcomes the initiatives of some member states , such as sweden and spain , to develop feminist foreign policy strategies; welcomes the highlighting in gap iii of the work of equality ministries to achieve the eradication of gender-based violence and gender inequalities;


### 3. stresses the need for an annual assessment of gap results at every level and every stage , against targeted and measurable objectives; ### 3. stresses the need for an annual assessment of gap iii results at every level and every stage , against targeted and measurable objectives in a transparent and inclusive way;


### 3. welcomes the increased level of support for gender-responsive budgeting , the creation of specific gender indicators and the collection of gender-disaggregated data; expects the commission to consult parliament on the monitoring system; ### 3. welcomes the increased level of support for gender-responsive budgeting that can have a fundamental impact on inclusive social and economic growth , foster employment , reduce poverty and increase gdp; stresses the need to recognise gender-responsive budgeting as a fundamental policy objective; welcomes the creation of specific gender indicators and the collection of quality , gender-disaggregated and globally comparable data; expects the commission to consult parliament on the monitoring system so that the efficiency , effectiveness , sustainability and the added value of the gap iii can be properly assessed;


### 3. calls on the commission and the eeas to counter any forms of discrimination based on gender , race , ethnicity , sexual orientation , gender identity , class , religion , disability or age , as part of eu external action; ### 3. calls on the commission and the eeas to counter any forms of discrimination based on gender , race , ethnicity , sexual orientation , gender identity , class , religion , disability or age , as part of eu external action; welcomes the definition of inequalities as structural social and cultural;


### 4. calls on eu missions and delegations and on the member states to cooperate closely in the implementation of gap iii; ### 4. calls on eu missions and delegations , the member states and local and regional governments , to cooperate closely in the implementation of gap iii , using all diplomatic and programmatic tools at their disposal;


### 4. calls for the establishment of an extensive and comprehensive training programme to underpin the implementation of the gap iii , and for the eu to develop gender equality guidelines for all eu actors implementing the gap iii; ### 4. calls for the establishment of an extensive and comprehensive training programme to underpin the implementation of the gap iii , and for the eu to develop clear and specific gender equality guidelines and set binding targets for all eu actors implementing the gap iii;


### 5. calls for close ties to be established with organisational networks and ministries in partner countries and calls for an annual dialogue regarding gap iii implementation , encompassing stakeholders and , in particular , civil society; ### 5. calls for close ties to be established with women’s rights networks and ministries in partner countries and to ensure their participation in the implementation and monitoring of gap iii; calls for an annual dialogue regarding gap iii implementation , with the participation of multiple and diverse stakeholders working on women’s and girls’ rights and , in particular , local civil society;


### 5. highlights the need to tackle the shrinking space for civil society and to closely consult with organisations fighting , in particular , for the rights of women , girls and marginalised groups; ### 5. deplores the shrinking space for civil society and highlights the need to tackle this reduction and to closely consult with organisations fighting , in particular , for the rights of women , girls and marginalised groups; strongly condemns the criminalisation and persecution of women defenders of women's rights , lgbtiq rights and human rights; insists that the european union must make use of human rights clauses in free trade agreements in countries that fail to protect women defenders;


### 6. calls for funding for local women’s organisations to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society; ### 6. calls for multi-year , flexible funding for local women’s and girls’ rights , organisations and networks to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society;


### 7. welcomes the introduction of country-level implementation plans; calls on the commission and the eeas to take full ownership of gender-sensitive country reporting and gender mainstreaming; ### 7. welcomes the introduction of country-level implementation plans; calls on the commission and the eeas to take full ownership of gender-sensitive country reporting and gender mainstreaming; calls on the eeas and the commission to establish gender-specific indicators to be applied in the project selection , monitoring and evaluation phases of all actions of eu's foreign and security policy that receive funding from the eu budget; calls for the introducing in the forthcoming common implementing regulation to lay down common rules and procedures for the implementation of the union's instruments for financing external action , basic requirements towards furthering gender equality through all external financial instruments; calls for mandatory gender impact assessment as part of general ex-ante conditionality , and for the collection of gender-disaggregated data on beneficiaries and participants; stresses the need for a systematic gender budgeting approach , combined with an appropriate and uniform system of tracking , monitoring and evaluating eu expenditures related to gender equality across eu's foreign and security policy; calls on the commission to systematically assess the impact of the programmes financed by eu budget and to report back to the european parliament;


### 9. calls for action to combat femicide and all types of violence against women to be stepped up; ### 9. calls for action to combat femicide and all types of violence against women and girls , online and offline , to be stepped up , particularly in conflict and emergency situations where women and girls are in more vulnerable situations;


### 10. stresses that child marriages make girls vulnerable to violence and abuse; points out that at least three million girls are at risk of genital mutilation every year; calls for integrated action to prevent female genital mutilation and forced marriages; ### 10. stresses that child , early and forced marriages make women and girls vulnerable to violence and abuse; points out that at least three million girls are at risk of genital mutilation every year; calls for integrated action to prevent female genital mutilation and child , early and forced marriages , particularly in conflict and emergency contexts;


### 11. points out that the victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation are mainly women and girls; calls for increased international cooperation to end the practices resulting in such forms of enslavement; ### 11. points out that the victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation are mainly women and girls; calls for increased international cooperation to end the practices resulting in such forms of enslavement; stresses that there are a number of links between prostitution and trafficking , and acknowledges that prostitution – both across the eu and worldwide – fuels the trafficking of vulnerable women and minors;


### 11. points out that the victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation are mainly women and girls; calls for increased international cooperation to end the practices resulting in such forms of enslavement; ### 11. points out that the victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation are mainly women and girls; calls for increased international cooperation to end the practices resulting in such forms of enslavement; recalls that vulnerability of women to trafficking and sexual exploitation is exacerbated in contexts of poverty and in conflict and emergency situations;


### 12. expresses concern at the rise of conservative rhetoric and organised religious and other groupings , which is threatening to undermine sexual and reproductive rights inside and outside the union; ### 12. expresses concern at the rise of conservative rhetoric and organised religious and other groupings , which is threatening to undermine sexual and reproductive rights inside and outside the union; stresses that legislative rollbacks on induced abortion undermine the protection of women’s health , rights and dignity , and put the most socially and economically vulnerable women at a greater risk;


### 12. expresses concern at the rise of conservative rhetoric and organised religious and other groupings , which is threatening to undermine sexual and reproductive rights inside and outside the union; ### 12. expresses concern at the rise of conservative anti-gender rhetoric and organised religious and other groupings , which is threatening to undermine , among others , sexual and reproductive rights inside and outside the union;


### 13. calls for gap iii to attach greater importance to these rights and for adequate funding to be allocated to them when programming the ‘europe in the world’ instrument; ### 13. calls for gap iii to attach greater importance to these rights and for adequate , flexible and sustained funding to be allocated to them when programming the ‘global europe’ instrument;


### 14. stresses the importance of sexual and reproductive rights with regard to women’s bodies and their autonomy and urges that they be treated as public health issues; calls for universal access to sexual education , contraception and safe and legal abortion; ### 14. stresses the importance of sexual and reproductive rights with regard to women’s bodies and their autonomy and urges that they be treated as public health issues; calls for universal public access to sexual education , contraception and safe and legal abortion; highlights the need to take age into account in srhr related actions , for example by ensuring accessible , youth-friendly information and services;


### 14. stresses the importance of sexual and reproductive rights with regard to women’s bodies and their autonomy and urges that they be treated as public health issues; calls for universal access to sexual education , contraception and safe and legal abortion; ### 14. stresses the importance of sexual and reproductive rights with regard to women’s bodies and their autonomy and urges that they be treated as public health issues; calls for universal and free access to sexual education , contraception and safe and legal abortion;


### 15. calls for measures to prevent girls from missing school during their periods by improving menstrual hygiene facilities on school premises and by combating stigmatisation in this area; ### 15. calls for measures to prevent girls from missing school during their periods by improving menstrual hygiene facilities on school premises and by combating stigmatisation in this area , including working with women and girls as well as men and boys;


### 16. draws attention to the inequalities and disparities between women and men regarding access to healthcare and the quality of healthcare provided; calls for universal access to facilities for the prevention , diagnosis , care and treatment of female and sexually transmitted diseases; ### 16. draws attention to the inequalities and disparities between women and men regarding access to healthcare and the quality of healthcare provided; calls for free and universal access to facilities for the prevention , diagnosis , care and treatment of female and sexually transmitted diseases;


### 17. reiterates that the crisis is affecting women’s access to the labour market; stresses the need for the inclusion of a gender dimension in all recovery plans; ### 17. reiterates that the economic crisis resulting from the pandemic is affecting women’s access to the labour market and their access to livelihoods; stresses the need for the eu to support the development of post- pandemic recovery plans and measures in partner countries to include gender-related aspects and gender transformative actions;


### 18. calls for gap iii to promote women’s economic activity and their access to the necessary resources and social protection; calls for measures to help make women more employable and provide them with business opportunities; ### 18. calls for gap iii to promote women’s economic activity and their access to the necessary resources and social protection; calls for measures to provide women with decent jobs , access to finance and business opportunities , including by supporting local women-led organisations who have the knowledge on the local needs of their communities , and to protect them from suffering violence and harassment in the world of work;


### 18. calls for gap iii to promote women’s economic activity and their access to the necessary resources and social protection; calls for measures to help make women more employable and provide them with business opportunities; ### 18. calls for gap iii to promote women’s economic activity and their access to the necessary resources and social protection; calls for measures to help make women more employable and provide them with business opportunities; calls gap iii to promote the ratification and implementation on the ilo conventions and the ilo agenda decent work , with particular focus on promoting gender equality , decent and equal wages


### 19. calls for a comprehensive effort to provide girls with access to education and quality training tailored to the needs of the labour market; ### 19. calls for a comprehensive effort to provide girls with access to education and quality training; strongly recommends that member states boost investment in public education , in order to strengthen its democratic outlook and pedagogical structure , enrich school curricula , improve working conditions in schools , and guarantee universal free access to high-quality and inclusive educational and social services;


### 19. calls for a comprehensive effort to provide girls with access to education and quality training tailored to the needs of the labour market; ### 19. calls for a comprehensive effort to provide girls and young women with access to education and quality training on skills that can contribute to their access to the labour market , particularly in emergency and displacement settings;


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### 21. stresses the importance of the contribution made by women to promoting dialogue , forging coalitions and mediating for peace; calls on the eu to promote greater participation by women in peacekeeping and further peacebuilding; ### 21. stresses the importance of the contribution made by women to promoting dialogue , forging coalitions and mediating for peace; calls on the eu to promote greater participation by women in peacekeeping and further peacebuilding and to protect and support women human rights defenders and peacebuilders who are persecuted for their work;


### 22. stresses the need to ensure that women and girls who have suffered sexual violence in conflict zones receive holistic care and treatment; ### 22. stresses the need to ensure that women and girls who have suffered sexual violence and other forms of gender based violence in conflict affected zones and countries receive adequate , effective and prompt reparations and that those reparations aim at transforming structural gender inequalities;


### 23. reiterates the need to combat the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and to combat impunity; ### 23. reiterates the need to combat the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and to combat impunity by bringing perpetrators to justice;


### 25. points out that women are at the forefront when it comes to expertise in the fields of agriculture , climate and biodiversity; calls for them to be given support in the form of funding , legislative framework provisions and access to resources; ### 25. points out that women and women’s organisations are at the forefront when it comes to expertise in the fields of agriculture , climate and biodiversity; calls for them to be given support in the form of adequate and flexible funding , legislative framework provisions and access to resources;


### 30. recalls the commission’s commitment to earmark eur 4 billion from the external budget for women and girls and to increase funding for women’s organisations; calls for these commitments to be clarified; ### 30. recalls the commission’s commitment to earmark eur 4 billion from the external budget for women and girls and to increase funding for women’s organisations; calls for these commitments to be clarified and adequately monitored;


### 31. points out once again that intergenerational dialogue and commitment on the part of men and boys are crucial to bringing about societal change and creating a true generation equality; ### 31. points out once again that intergenerational dialogue and the inclusion of as well as the commitment of men and boys to advance gender equality are crucial to bringing about societal change and creating a true generation equality;


### 1. urges a shift away from trade-oriented agricultural policies and towards support for food sovereignty and local and regional markets; recalls that agroecology’s capacity to reconcile the economic , environmental and social dimensions of sustainability has been widely recognised; ### 1. urges a shift away from trade-oriented and over-specialised agricultural policies and towards support for food sovereignty and local and regional markets; calls for the prioritisation of local production and consumption that ensure local job creation , guarantee fair prices for producers and consumers , reduce countries' dependence on imports and their vulnerability to international price fluctuations; urges to support small-scale producers and farmers , and in particular women and youth; stresses the need to enable small-scale farmers to be less dependent on external inputs and to strengthen their resilience to crises , with countries facilitating the production , exchange and use of peasant seeds; recalls that agroecology’s capacity to reconcile the economic , environmental and social dimensions of sustainability has been widely recognised; urges the eu to ensure that working conditions and social protection throughout eu food supply chains meet national , eu and international standards for all workers and pay particular attention to vulnerable populations such as migrant workers;


### 4. emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide , methane and nitrous oxide , in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions in all ghg emissions in these sectors; ### 4. emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions and land use; stresses the imperative of reducing these emissions , in order to contribute to the european union’s commitment to the objectives of the paris agreement; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide , methane and nitrous oxide , in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and legally-binding eu-level and national targets for emissions from agriculture and related land use as part of the “fit for 55” package to ensure ambitious reductions in all ghg emissions in these sectors in the eu and also to address embedded land use emissions from imported feed and food; points out that the eu is increasingly outsourcing the environmental footprint of its food systems , as the eu imports millions of tons of soya-based animal feed every year , including from south american countries where deforestation (responsible for 20% of global co2 emissions) , is incentivised by eu agricultural policy direction;


### 4. emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide , methane and nitrous oxide , in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions in all ghg emissions in these sectors; ### 4. emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions , biodiversity loss and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide , methane and nitrous oxide , in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and legally binding eu-level and national targets for emissions from agriculture and related land use as part of the “fit for 55” package to ensure ambitious reductions in all ghg emissions in these sectors in the eu but also addressing embedded land use emissions from imported feed and food , and calls for a significant reduction of the amount of animals kept for intensive farming;


### 4. stresses that the eu-mercosur agreement is inconsistent with the farm to fork strategy , in particular its reduction of dependence on animal feed , and the shift to a more plant-based diet and shorter supply chains; ### 4. stresses that the eu-mercosur agreement is inconsistent with the farm to fork strategy , in particular its reduction of dependence on animal feed , and the shift to a more plant-based diet and shorter supply chains; stresses the proven link between trade liberalization , agricultural over-specialisation , deforestation and climate change and call for agricultural trade policies that fully respect workers and indigenous rights , climate and the environment;


### 16. calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt , sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats , sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory eu-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science; ### 16. calls for regulatory measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt , sugar and fat content place on public health; recalls that nutrient profiles , which are long overdue , remain pertinent and necessary to meet the objectives of regulation (ec) no 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims; welcomes the announcement of a legislative proposal to establish nutrient profiles; points out that many food products , including some marketed towards children , continue to use health and nutrition claims despite them having high levels of nutrients of concern; stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to prohibit the use of claims on foods high in fats , sugars and/or salt; calls on binding targets for the major food producers and retailers to reformulate processed foods; highlights that 1 in 2 adults is overweight or obese in the eu , demonstrating the need for stronger action to help stem this public health crisis; recognises that front-of-pack nutritional labels have been identified by international public health bodies such as the world health organisation as a key tool to help consumers make more informed and healthier food choices; calls on the commission to ensure that the eu mandatory front-of-pack nutritional label is developed based on robust , independent scientific evidence and demonstrated consumer understanding; stresses furthermore that to facilitate comparison across products , it should include an interpretive element and be based on uniform reference amounts such as per 100g/100ml;


### 16. calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt , sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats , sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory eu-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science; ### 16. calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt , sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats , sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory eu-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science; emphasises that any front-of-pack nutritional label should be developed based on robust , independent scientific evidence and be free from commercial interests; stresses furthermore that to facilitate comparison across products , any front-of-pack nutritional label should be based on uniform reference amounts such as per 100g/100ml;


### 16. calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt , sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats , sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory eu-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science; ### 16. calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt , sugar and fat content place on public health; stresses that a comprehensive set of initiatives should be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false and misleading nutritional claims and promote healthier diets by enhanced consumer food and nutrition information on highly processed food and foods high in calories , fats , sugars and/or salt; invites the commission to assess the feasibility and modalities of a harmonised voluntary eu-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system to provide transparent and comprehensive information to consumers , based on independent and up-to-date science; stresses that such a scheme should be independent of commercial interests;


### 2. insists that eu funding for agriculture must be in line with agenda 2030 and prioritise investments in agroecology , agroforestry and crop diversification; stresses the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity , local animal and plant breeds and local varieties; ### 2. insists that eu funding for agriculture must be in line with agenda 2030 and prioritise investments in agroecology , agroforestry and crop diversification; recalls those sustainable practices that secure nutritious , safe , affordable and high quality food throughout the year , preserve biodiversity , increase climate resilience , and are beneficial to the dynamic development of territories and the strengthening of social cohesion by reducing social inequalities; stresses the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity , local animal and plant breeds and local varieties as part of the one health approach;


### 3. regrets that increasing vertical and horizontal concentration in the agri-food sector reinforces the industrial food and farming model; believes that the green new deal requires the creation of a new anti-trust environment; ### 3. regrets that increasing vertical and horizontal concentration in the agri-food sector reinforces the industrial food and farming model; believes that the green new deal requires the creation of a new anti-trust environment; stresses the need to guarantee decent labour conditions for all workers and promote alternative business models rooted in the social and solidarity economy , such as consumer-friendly cooperative schemes; calls the eu to contribute through its cooperation programmes to improve the working conditions of farm workers globally and the income of small-scale farmers in partner countries;


### 5. stresses that eu free trade agreements (ftas) should not disrupt local agriculture , damage small producers or exacerbate dependency on food imports; calls into question international trade rules which allow dumping through the wto green box; welcomes the commission’s commitment to compliance of eu trade agreements with the paris agreement , and calls for market access in ftas to be conditional on compliance with process and production methods criteria; ### 5. stresses that eu free trade agreements (ftas) should not disrupt local agriculture , damage small producers or exacerbate dependency on food imports; recalls the principle of policy coherence for development to ensure european exports do not hinder the development of local production; calls into question international trade rules which allow dumping through the wto green box; welcomes the commission’s commitment to compliance of eu trade agreements with the paris agreement , and calls for market access in ftas to be conditional on compliance with process and production methods criteria; calls the eu to align its trade policy with the farm to fork and biodiversity strategies’ objectives , and the carbon neutral objective of the eu green deal , and consequently to review its ftas;


### 6. denounces the eu’s double standards on pesticides , which allow the export from the eu of hazardous substances banned in the eu. ### 6. denounces the eu’s double standards on pesticides , which allow the export from the eu of hazardous substances banned in the eu. calls the commission to introduce a legislation to end the export of banned pesticides , while supporting developing countries in increasing their agroecological and organic practices and productions


### — having regard to the paris agreement within the united nations framework convention on climate change (unfccc) , effective since november 2016 , ### — having regard to the paris agreement under the united nations framework convention on climate change (unfccc) , effective since november 2016 ,


### a. whereas the wto was created to further liberalization of trades in goods and services , strengthen multilateralism and foster an open , inclusive , rules-based and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system; ### a. whereas the wto was created to further liberalization of trades in goods and services , strengthen multilateralism and foster an open , inclusive , rules-based and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system; whereas the wto members recognise that trade and economic relations among them should aim at raising standards of living , ensuring full employment and a large and steadily growing volume of real income , while seeking both to protect and preserve the environment and to enhance the means for doing so in a manner consistent with their respective needs and concerns at different levels of economic development;


### e. whereas the wto has a clear mandate in the united nations sustainable development goals (sdgs) , target 14.6 , as regards the fisheries subsidies negotiation , to find an agreement which prohibits certain forms of fisheries subsidies; ### e. whereas the wto has a clear mandate in the united nations sustainable development goals (sdgs) , target 14.6 , as regards the fisheries subsidies negotiation , to find an agreement which prohibits certain forms of fisheries subsidies , while observing that developing and least-developed countries are entitled to special and differential treatment;


### g. whereas despite overt or latent export restrictions , in overall terms , trade and the multilateral system have played a positive role in tackling the pandemic; ### g. whereas the pandemic has revealed weaknesses of the multilateral trade system , exposed vulnerabilities of countries with regard to essential supply chains , and inability to deliver secure jobs , decent work and opportunities to overcome inequality and exclusion;


### 1. reiterates its full commitment to the enduring value of multilateralism; calls for a trade agenda based on fair and rules-based trade for the benefit of all , which contributes to economic growth and prosperity , thereby strengthening peace and security; emphasizes the importance of enhancing sustainable development as well as social , environmental and human rights , and ensuring that multilaterally agreed and harmonised rules are uniformly applied to all; ### 1. reiterates its full commitment to the enduring value of multilateralism; calls for a trade agenda based on fair and rules-based trade for the benefit of all , which contributes to sustainable development and prosperity , thereby strengthening peace and security; emphasizes the importance of enhancing sustainable development as well as social , environmental and human rights;


### 2. warns that the future of the wto is at risk if not all members commit to a successful outcome of mc12; believes that mc12 should be the official starting point of a reflection process on the sense of purpose of the wto and on the way in which it can play a role in addressing challenges of the 21st century; in this regard urges all members to step up efforts to focus on a few core tangible outcomes that show the wto can address current challenges; asks members to find , as a minimum , a multilateral agreement on sustainable fishing as well as on pandemic response and transparency in agriculture while also agreeing to start a reform process; alerts all members that without substantial outcomes at mc12 some members might look for alternative forums for rule-making that might jeopardize the future of the multilateral trading system; ### 2. warns that the wto is at risk of losing legitimacy; believes that mc12 should be the official starting point of a reflection process on the sense of purpose of the wto and on the way in which it can play a role in addressing challenges of the 21st century such as preventing the climate catastrophe , abolishing world hunger , establishing decent work for all , reducing global inequalities and achieving the sdgs by 2030; in this regard urges all members to step up efforts to focus on a few core tangible outcomes that show the wto can address current challenges; asks members to find , as a minimum , a multilateral agreement on sustainable fishing , outcomes on agriculture with a focus on food security and including a permanent solution on public food stockholding , as well as on pandemic response including a covid-19 trips waiver at the latest by mc12 while also agreeing to start a reform process;


### 3. stresses the crucial importance of reaching an agreement on the fisheries subsidies by making any subsidies on illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing (iuu) illegal without exceptions , in order to ensure a sustainable use of marine resources on which more than 3 billion people depend for their livelihood; considers this to be essential not only for the credibility of the wto but also as a prerequisite for showing the strong link between the multilateral trading system and the sdgs; ### 3. stresses the crucial importance of reaching an agreement on the fisheries subsidies by making any subsidies on illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing (iuu) illegal while respecting the needs for special and differential treatment in line with sdg14.6 , in order to ensure a sustainable use of marine resources on which more than 3 billion people depend for their livelihood; considers this to be essential not only for the credibility of the wto but also as a prerequisite for showing the strong link between the multilateral trading system and the sdgs;


### 4. recognises the crucial role of trade policy during the covid-19 pandemic; reiterates its resolution of 10 june 2021 on ‘meeting the global covid-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the wto trips agreement on covid-19 vaccines , treatment , equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries’; in this regard , stresses the need to outline a basic agreement on issues such as tariffs on pharmaceutical and medical goods , disciplines on export restrictions , transparency and global cooperation in times of crisis in a ministerial declaration in line with the trade & health initiative; believes that such an agreement is of utmost importance to show the relevance of the wto; calls for the establishment of a new committee on trade and health at mc12 in order to prepare guidelines on how governments can implement existing exceptions and flexibilities in international trade law and to lay the groundwork for a trade pillar for the negotiations on a future international treaty on pandemic response; calls on all wto members to revise the trips agreement in order to enhance affordable access to health products; calls on the eu to actively participate in text-based negotiations to achieve this; ### 4. recognises the crucial role of trade policy during the covid-19 pandemic; reiterates its resolution of 20 may 2021 and 10 june 2021 on ‘meeting the global covid-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the wto trips agreement on covid-19 vaccines , treatment , equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries’; in this regard , stresses the need to agree a covid-19 trips waiver at the latest by mc12 and to outline a basic agreement on transparency and global cooperation in times of crisis in a ministerial declaration , including the trade & health initiative; believes that such an agreement is of utmost importance to show the relevance of the wto; calls for the establishment of a new committee on trade and health at mc12 in order to prepare guidelines on how governments can implement existing exceptions and flexibilities in international trade law and to lay the groundwork for a trade pillar for the negotiations on a future international treaty on pandemic response; calls on all wto members to revise the trips agreement in order to enhance affordable access to health products; calls on the eu to actively participate in text-based negotiations to achieve this;


### 4. recognises the crucial role of trade policy during the covid-19 pandemic; reiterates its resolution of 10 june 2021 on ‘meeting the global covid-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the wto trips agreement on covid-19 vaccines , treatment , equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries’; in this regard , stresses the need to outline a basic agreement on issues such as tariffs on pharmaceutical and medical goods , disciplines on export restrictions , transparency and global cooperation in times of crisis in a ministerial declaration in line with the trade & health initiative; believes that such an agreement is of utmost importance to show the relevance of the wto; calls for the establishment of a new committee on trade and health at mc12 in order to prepare guidelines on how governments can implement existing exceptions and flexibilities in international trade law and to lay the groundwork for a trade pillar for the negotiations on a future international treaty on pandemic response; calls on all wto members to revise the trips agreement in order to enhance affordable access to health products; calls on the eu to actively participate in text-based negotiations to achieve this; ### 4. recognises the crucial role of trade policy during the covid-19 pandemic; reiterates its resolutions of 10 june 2021 on ‘meeting the global covid-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the wto trips agreement on covid-19 vaccines , treatment , equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries’; in this regard , stresses the need to outline a basic agreement on issues such as tariffs on pharmaceutical and medical goods , disciplines on export restrictions , transparency and global cooperation in times of crisis in a ministerial declaration in line with the trade & health initiative; believes that such an agreement is of utmost importance to show the relevance of the wto; calls for the establishment of a new committee on trade and health at mc12 in order to prepare guidelines on how governments can implement existing exceptions and flexibilities in international trade law and to lay the groundwork for a trade pillar for the negotiations on a future international treaty on pandemic response; calls on all wto members to revise the trips agreement in order to enhance affordable access to health products; calls on the eu to actively participate in text-based negotiations to achieve this;


### 5. calls on all wto members to respect their commitments on transparency on agricultural subsidies; stresses the importance of adopting a work plan to tackle domestic support including a permanent solution on public stock holding with a mandatory system of notifications to ensure stockholding programmes are proportionate to the objective of food security and do not distort trade; stresses that the agreement on agriculture must be adapted to meet the challenges of the present day; ### 5. calls on all wto members to respect their commitments on transparency on agricultural subsidies; stresses the importance of adopting a work plan to tackle domestic support issues and granting a permanent solution on public stock holding as mandated by the bali ministerial declaration with a relevant system of notifications to ensure stockholding programmes are proportionate to the objective of food security and equitable trade; stresses that the agreement on agriculture must be adapted to meet the challenges of the present day , and supports dg okonjo-iweala in her call fora wto food security package , taking into account the special difficulties developing and least-developed countries face , as well as exemptions needed to cope with emergency situations;


### 1. identifies trade policy as a strategic geopolitical tool for the transatlantic agenda; highlights the need to identify joint actions based on shared interests and values in order to contribute to a global sustainable and inclusive economic recovery; stresses that ‘workers and wages’ and more resilient and responsible supply chains should be at the core of such an agenda; ### 1. reiterates its support for the eu's new trade strategy designed for achieving its domestic and external policy objectives and to promote greater sustainability in line with its commitment of fully implementing the un sustainable development goals , including through the union's transatlantic agenda; identifies trade policy as an important tool for the sustainable and inclusive recovery from the covid-19 pandemic and for the green and digital transformations of our economies and towards building a more resilient world; highlights the need to identify joint actions based on shared interests and values; stresses that ‘workers and wages’ and more resilient and responsible supply chains should be at the core of such an agenda;


### 1. welcomes the adoption of the new proposal of the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy for an eu-us agenda for global change in december 2020 as a blueprint for a renewed transatlantic partnership; ### 1. notes the adoption of the new proposal of the commission and the high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy for an eu-us agenda for global change in december 2020 as a blueprint for a renewed transatlantic partnership;


### a. whereas the us remains the eu’s closest strategic partner; ### a. whereas the us remains the eu’s closest strategic partner; whereas the eu and its member states must abandon the role of junior partner in transatlantic relations and need to re-build the partnership on the basis of mutual respect of the specific interests of each partner;


### a. whereas the us remains the eu’s closest strategic partner; ### a. whereas the us is an important partner of the eu;


### b. whereas the eu and the us share a fundamental interest in shaping the international environment; ### b. whereas the eu and the us share a fundamental interest in shaping the international environment; ; whereas the interests and positions not necessarily coincide: whereas the eu and its member states reject any attempts to obtain global supremacy , but advocate multilateralism;


### c. whereas the election of joe biden as president of the united states and kamala harris as vice-president has created new opportunities to reset the transatlantic relationship; ### c. whereas the election of joe biden as president of the united states and kamala harris as vice-president should not affect the eu’s determination to develop its strategic autonomy;


### g. whereas , while pursuing transatlantic cooperation in areas of shared interest , the eu should also foster its strategic autonomy in defence and economic relations; ### g. whereas , while pursuing transatlantic cooperation in areas of shared interest , the eu should also foster its strategic autonomy in defence and economic relations; whereas nato is preventing the development of a truly independent europe of defence;


### g. whereas , while pursuing transatlantic cooperation in areas of shared interest , the eu should also foster its strategic autonomy in defence and economic relations; ### g. whereas , while pursuing transatlantic cooperation in areas of shared interest , the eu should also foster its strategic sovereignty and where necessary autonomy in political , defence , economic and trade relations;


### h. whereas the eu and the us have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship and enjoy the most integrated economic relationship in the world; ### h. whereas the eu and the us have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship and enjoy the most integrated economic relationship in the world; whereas however , other partners are of major importance for eu’s trade and economy;


### 2. calls on the council , the commission and the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) to reassert the continued relevance of the strategic transatlantic relationship for the rebuilding and reinvigorating of the multilateral rules-based international order , the global strengthening of democratic values , and the promotion of human rights , sustainable development and inclusive growth; ### 2. calls on the council , the commission and the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) to reassert the continued relevance of the strategic transatlantic relationship for the rebuilding and reinvigorating of the multilateral rules-based international order , respect for the un charter and international law , the global strengthening of democratic values , and the promotion of human rights , sustainable development and inclusive growth;


### 2. calls on the council , the commission and the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) to reassert the continued relevance of the strategic transatlantic relationship for the rebuilding and reinvigorating of the multilateral rules-based international order , the global strengthening of democratic values , and the promotion of human rights , sustainable development and inclusive growth; ### 2. calls on the council , the commission and the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) to study the continued relevance of the strategic transatlantic relationship for the rebuilding and reinvigorating of the multilateral rules-based international order , the global strengthening of democratic values , and the promotion of human rights , sustainable development and inclusive growth;


### 10. calls for coordinated efforts to achieve ambitious commitments at the un summits on climate change and biodiversity in 2021; ### 10. calls for coordinated efforts to achieve ambitious commitments at the un summits on climate change and biodiversity in 2021; expects the usa to be a strong partner in pushing for an ambitious outcome at the cbdcop15 in kunming , october 2021;


### 13. calls for enhanced coordination on the use of the human-rights sanctions mechanisms; ### 13. calls for enhanced coordination on the use of the human-rights sanctions mechanisms; expresses concern about the us’s use of comprehensive economic sanctions , which primarily affect the civilian population and european businesses through the extraterritoriality of us law;


### 17. supports a rebalancing of the responsibilities in the transatlantic security relationship by fostering greater self-reliance for eu member states in matters of defence as a way to lessen the burden on the us; ### deleted


### 17. supports a rebalancing of the responsibilities in the transatlantic security relationship by fostering greater self-reliance for eu member states in matters of defence as a way to lessen the burden on the us; ### 17. supports the self-reliance of the eu member states in matters of defence;


### 19. supports the creation of the eu-us security and defence dialogue and calls on the vp/hr to launch it as soon as possible; ### deleted


### 19. supports the creation of the eu-us security and defence dialogue and calls on the vp/hr to launch it as soon as possible; ### 19. supports the creation of the eu-us security and defence dialogue and calls on the vp/hr to launch it as soon as possible; stresses the need to end the narrow interpretation of security as protection from third countries threats and to start the discussion from a concept which does not neglect factors such as environmental hazards , threat of diseases , hunger , social injustice , right wing disinformation and violence;


### 21. supports the proposal of president biden to hold a summit for democracy with like-minded democracies; ### 21. supports the proposal of president biden to hold a summit for democracy with like-minded democracies; reiterates its commitment to develop broad partnerships to support effective multilateralism;


### 22. believes that the eu should engage more with the us in the western balkans and eastern europe in order to build resilient , prosperous , democratic multi-ethnic societies there , capable of resisting the disruptive influence of both local and external authoritarian forces; ### deleted


### 22. believes that the eu should engage more with the us in the western balkans and eastern europe in order to build resilient , prosperous , democratic multi-ethnic societies there , capable of resisting the disruptive influence of both local and external authoritarian forces; ### 22. believes that the eu should engage more with the countries of the western balkans in order to build resilient , prosperous , democratic multi-ethnic societies there , capable of resisting the disruptive influence of both local and external authoritarian forces;


### 23. calls for a comprehensive eu-us dialogue on china that should address the areas of divergence , such as the comprehensive agreement on investments , and explore possibilities for eu-us cooperation with china in multilateral frameworks on common challenges , such as climate change; ### 23. calls on the transatlantic partners to abandon cold war inspired foreign policy paradigms; calls for a comprehensive eu-us dialogue on china that should address the areas of divergence , such as the comprehensive agreement on investments , and explore possibilities for eu-us cooperation with china in multilateral frameworks on common challenges , such as climate change;


### 24. underscores the need to explore areas of convergence and possible cooperation with the us on china , notably regarding the protection of human and minority rights , de-escalation of tensions in south-east asia , coordination of actions in the indo-pacific region , setting technological standards , protecting intellectual property rights and the fight against disinformation; supports closer coordination on these and other issues of common concern; ### 24. underscores the need to explore areas of convergence and possible cooperation with the us on china , notably regarding the protection of human and minority rights , de-escalation of tensions in south-east asia , setting technological standards , protecting intellectual property rights and the fight against disinformation; supports closer coordination on these and other issues of common concern;


### 25. calls for close cooperation to jointly address the range of threats emanating from the russian federation , such as the continued destabilisation of ukraine and georgia , interferences in democratic processes in the eu and the us , hybrid threats and disinformation campaigns , while at the same pursuing selective cooperation in the areas of shared transatlantic interest , notably in the area of arms control; ### 25. calls for close cooperation to jointly address the range of threats emanating from the russian federation , such as the continued destabilisation of ukraine and georgia , interferences in democratic processes in the eu and the us , hybrid threats and disinformation campaigns , while at the same pursuing selective cooperation in the areas of shared transatlantic interest , notably in the area of arms control; welcomes the readiness of the biden administration to re-start dialogue and negotiations with russia; takes the view that the eu and its member states should actively support the search for ways to dialogue and should contribute to the rebuilding of mutual trust;


### 26. supports closer cooperation with the us and latin american countries in promoting multilateralism , democratic values , sustainable development , human rights and international law standards; ### deleted


### 26. supports closer cooperation with the us and latin american countries in promoting multilateralism , democratic values , sustainable development , human rights and international law standards; ### 26. supports closer cooperation with the us and latin american countries in promoting multilateralism , democratic values , sustainable development , human rights and international law standards; calls on the us to lift the embargo against cuba , which results in deep economic and social consequences in the region;


### 27. welcomes the recent engagement of the us in the negotiations on a revival of the joint comprehensive plan of action (jcpoa) as a cornerstone of a global non-proliferation regime and a foundation for de-escalation in the middle east and the persian gulf region; calls for renewed transatlantic efforts to meaningfully revive the middle east peace process , leading to a viable two-state solution; ### 27. welcomes the recent engagement of the us in the negotiations on a revival of the joint comprehensive plan of action (jcpoa) as a cornerstone of a global non-proliferation regime and a foundation for de-escalation in the middle east and the persian gulf region; calls for renewed efforts to meaningfully revive the middle east peace process , leading to a viable two-state solution;


### (3) for the purposes of enhancing judicial cooperation and access to justice , legal acts of the union providing for communication between competent authorities , including union agencies and bodies , and between competent authorities and natural and legal persons , should be complemented by conditions for conducting such communication through digital means. ### (3) for the purposes of enhancing judicial cooperation and access to justice , legal acts of the union providing for communication between competent authorities , including union agencies and bodies , and between competent authorities and natural and legal persons , may be complemented by conditions for conducting such communication through digital means , while ensuring full respect of fundamental rights , such as the right to a fair trial and to an effective legal remedy.


### (4) this regulation seeks to improve the effectiveness and speed of judicial procedures and facilitate access to justice by digitalising the existing communication channels , which should lead to cost and time savings , reduction of the administrative burden , and improved resilience in force majeure circumstances for all authorities involved in cross-border judicial cooperation. the use of digital channels of communication between competent authorities should lead to reduced delays in processing of the cases , which should benefit individuals and legal entities. this is also particularly important in the area of cross-border criminal proceedings in the context of the union’s fight against crime. in this regard , the high level of security that digital channels of communication can provide constitutes a step forward , also with respect to safeguarding the rights of the persons concerned and protection of their privacy and personal data. ### (4) this regulation seeks to improve the speed of judicial procedures and facilitate access to justice by digitalising the existing communication channels , which should lead to cost and time savings , reduction of the administrative burden , and improved resilience in force majeure circumstances for all authorities involved in cross-border judicial cooperation. notwithstanding the fact that delays in the processing of cases are normally due to personnel issues , backlogs , and other real world issues , the use of digital channels of communication between competent authorities could lead to reduced delays in processing of the cases , which should benefit individuals and legal entities. it could also be of benefit in cross-border criminal proceedings.


### (5) it is important that appropriate channels are developed to ensure that justice systems can efficiently cooperate digitally. therefore , it is essential to establish , at union level , an information technology instrument that allows swift , direct , interoperable , reliable and secure cross-border electronic exchange of case related data among competent authorities. ### (5) it is important , if justice systems are to efficiently cooperate digitally , that appropriate channels are developed. therefore , this regulation establishes , at union level , an information technology instrument that allows swift , direct , interoperable , reliable and secure cross-border electronic exchange of case related data among competent authorities.


### (10) in order to ensure secure , swift , interoperable , confidential and reliable communication between member states for the purposes of cross-border judicial procedures in civil , commercial and criminal matters , any appropriate modern communications technology should be used , provided that certain conditions as to the integrity and reliability of the document received and the identification of the participants in the communication are met. therefore , a secure and reliable decentralised it system should be used. accordingly , it is necessary to establish such an it system for data exchanges in cross-border judicial procedures. the decentralised nature of that it system would enable secure data exchanges exclusively between one member state and another , without any of the union institutions being involved in the substance of those exchanges. ### (10) in order to ensure secure , swift , interoperable , confidential and reliable communication between member states for the purposes of cross-border judicial procedures in civil , commercial and criminal matters , appropriate communications technology should be used , provided that certain conditions as to the integrity and reliability of the document received and the identification of the participants in the communication are met. therefore a secure and reliable decentralised it system will be established for data exchanges in cross-border judicial procedures be established. the decentralised nature of the it system will enable secure data exchanges exclusively between one member state and another , without any of the union institutions being involved in the substance of those exchanges.