### 1. the commission , supported by the european environment agency and the european chemicals agency , shall assess and report on the progress of the union and the member states with regard to achieving the priority objectives laid down in article 2 on a regular basis , taking into consideration the enabling conditions laid down in article 3. ### 1. the commission , supported by the european environment agency and the european chemicals agency , shall monitor , assess and report on the progress of the union and the member states with regard to achieving the priority objectives laid down in article 2 on an annual basis , taking into consideration the policy actions laid down in article 3.


### 1. the commission , supported by the european environment agency and the european chemicals agency , shall assess and report on the progress of the union and the member states with regard to achieving the priority objectives laid down in article 2 on a regular basis , taking into consideration the enabling conditions laid down in article 3. ### 1. the commission , supported by the european environment agency and the european chemicals agency , shall assess and report on the progress of the union and the member states with regard to achieving the priority objectives laid down in article 2 on a regular basis , taking into consideration the necessary actions laid down in article 3.


### 2. the assessment referred to in paragraph 1 shall reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators , building on data available in the member states and at the union level , in particular those operated by the european environment agency and the european statistical system. this assessment shall be without prejudice to existing monitoring , reporting and governance frameworks and exercises covering environment and climate policy. ### 2. the assessment referred to in paragraph 1 shall reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators , building on data available in the member states and at the union level , in particular those operated by the european environment agency and the european statistical system and shall be integrated in the european semester monitoring process. this assessment shall be without prejudice to existing monitoring , reporting and governance frameworks and exercises covering environment and climate policy.


### integrating data on environmental , social and economic impacts , and exploiting fully other available data , such as those delivered by copernicus; ### integrating data on environmental , social and economic impacts , and including these calculated impacts on future generations , and exploiting fully other available data , such as those delivered by copernicus;


### by 31 march 2029 , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of the 8th eap. the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council containing the main findings of that evaluation , accompanied , if the commission deems appropriate , by a legislative proposal for the next environmental action programme. ### by 31 march 2029 , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of the 8th eap. the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council containing the main findings of that evaluation , accompanied , if the commission so initiates , by a legislative proposal for the next environmental action programme.


### supporting the global uptake of the priority objectives laid down in article 2 , ensuring coherence between internal and external approaches and coordinated action , in particular as regards: ### supporting the global uptake of the priority objectives laid down in article 2 , ensuring full coherence between internal and external approaches and coordinated action , in particular as regards:


### – enhancing cooperation with governments , businesses and civil society in third countries and international organisations to form partnerships and alliances for environment protection and promoting environmental cooperation in g7 and g20; ### – enhancing cooperation with governments and civil society in third countries and international organisations to form partnerships and alliances for environment protection and promoting environmental cooperation , fully respecting the sovereignty of these nations;


### — enhancing cooperation with governments , businesses and civil society in third countries and international organisations to form partnerships and alliances for environment protection and promoting environmental cooperation in g7 and g20; ### — enhancing cooperation with governments , businesses and civil society in third countries and international organisations to form partnerships and alliances for environment protection and promoting environmental cooperation;


### 2. reaching the 8th eap’s priority objectives will require mobilising broad support by involving citizens , social partners and other stakeholders , and encouraging cooperation in the development and implementation of strategies , policies or legislation related to the 8th eap amongst national , regional and local authorities , in urban and rural areas. ### 2. reaching the 8th eap’s priority objectives will require mobilising broad support by involving communities , social partners and other stakeholders , and encouraging cooperation in the development and implementation of strategies , policies or legislation related to the 8th eap amongst national , regional and local authorities , in urban and rural areas.


### helping civil society , public authorities , citizens , social partners and the private sector identify climate and environmental risks and take action to prevent , mitigate and adapt to them , and fostering their engagement in closing knowledge gaps. ### helping civil society , public authorities , communities , social partners and the private sector identify climate and environmental risks and take action to prevent , mitigate and adapt to them , and fostering their engagement in closing knowledge gaps.


### a. whereas buildings are indispensable for reaching the eu’s carbon neutrality , energy efficiency and renewable energy objectives; ### a. whereas buildings are indispensable for reaching the eu’s carbon neutrality , energy efficiency and renewable energy objectives and the struggle against energy poverty and social inequality;


### 3. calls on the member states to consider the need for national definitions of self-employed workers , with a rebuttable legal presumption that places the burden of proof on platforms to prove that their workers are not in fact employees; ### 3. calls on the member states and the commission to provide for a rebuttable legal presumption that places the burden of proof on platforms to prove that their workers are not in fact employees;


### 4. calls on the commission to support member states in finding policy solutions to determine the status of work for platform workers; remains sceptical of the addition of a third category; ### 4. calls on the commission and the member states to legislate to determine whether platform workers have to be employed by the platforms or whether they are to be regarded as genuinely self-employed and benefit from the ensuing rights; rejects all forms of a third status , as well as any intermediate solution such as freelance contract work; stresses that the dichotomy between self-employed workers and employees needs to be retained;


### 5. emphasises the need for transparency and non-discrimination in transport and tourism platforms , specifically regarding algorithms that affect service , allocation of tasks , pricing , and advertising; ### 5. emphasises the need for transparency and non-discrimination in transport and tourism platforms , specifically regarding algorithms that affect service , allocation of tasks , pricing , ranking and advertising; calls for the identity of customers using digital platforms to be verified to ensure the safety at work of drivers and delivery workers;


### (3) asbestos is a highly dangerous carcinogenic agent , still affecting different economic sectors , such as building and renovation , mining and quarrying , waste management and firefighting , where workers are at high risk of being exposed. asbestos fibres are classified as carcinogens 1a according to regulation (ec) 1272/2008 of the european parliament and of the council65. when inhaled , airborne asbestos fibres can lead to serious diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer , and the first signs of disease may take an average of 30 years to manifest from the moment of exposure , ultimately leading to work-related deaths. ### (3) asbestos is a highly dangerous carcinogenic agent , still affecting different economic sectors , such as building and renovation , mining and quarrying , waste management and firefighting , where workers are at high risk of being exposed. asbestos fibres are classified as carcinogens 1a according to regulation (ec) 1272/2008 of the european parliament and of the council65 and are by far the major cause of work-related cancer , with as much as 78% of occupational cancers recognised in the member states as being related to asbestos. when inhaled , airborne asbestos fibres can lead to serious diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer , and the first signs of disease may take an average of 30 years to manifest from the moment of exposure , ultimately leading to work-related deaths.


### (4) following the new scientific and technological developments in the area , there is scope to improve the protection of workers exposed to asbestos and thus to reduce the probability of workers contracting asbestos-related diseases. for asbestos , being a non-threshold carcinogen , it is not scientifically possible to identify levels below which exposure would not lead to adverse health effects. instead , an exposure-risk relationship (err) can be derived , facilitating the setting of an occupational exposure limit (‘oel’) by taking into account an acceptable level of excess risk. as a consequence , the oel for asbestos should be revised in order to reduce the risk by lowering exposure levels. ### (4) following the new scientific and technological developments in the area , there is scope to improve the protection of workers exposed to asbestos and thus to reduce the probability of workers contracting asbestos-related diseases. for asbestos , being a non-threshold carcinogen , it is not scientifically possible to identify levels below which exposure would not lead to adverse health effects. instead , an exposure-risk relationship (err) can be derived , facilitating the setting of an occupational exposure limit (‘oel’). as a consequence , the oel for asbestos should be revised in order to reduce the risk by lowering exposure levels.


### (7) the limit value for asbestos set out in directive 2009/148/ec should be revised in the light of the commission’s evaluations and recent scientific evidence and technical data. its revision is also an effective way to ensure that preventive and protective measures are updated accordingly in all member states. ### (7) the limit value for asbestos set out in directive 2009/148/ec should be revised in the light of the commission’s evaluations and recent scientific evidence and technical data. strengthened preventive and protective measures are needed to implement such a revision of the limit value in all member states.


### (9) taking into account the relevant scientific expertise and a balanced approach ensuring at the same time adequate protection of workers at union level and avoiding disproportionate economic disadvantages and burdens for the affected economic operators (including smes) , a revised oel equal to 0.01 fibres/cm3 as an 8-hour time-weighted average (twa) should be established. this balanced approach is underpinned by a public health objective aiming at the necessary safe removal of asbestos. consideration has also been given to proposing an oel that takes into account economic and technical considerations to allow an effective removal. ### deleted


### (11) optical microscopy , although it does not allow a counting of the smallest fibres detrimental to health , is currently the most used method for the regular measuring of asbestos. as it is possible to measure an oel equal to 0.01 f/cm³ with phase-contrast microscope (pcm) , no transition period is needed for the implementation of the revised oel. in line with the opinion of the acsh , a more modern and sensitive methodology based on electron microscopy should be used , while taking into account the need for an adequate period of adaptation and for more eu level harmonisation of different electron microscopy methodologies. ### (11) optical microscopy , although it does not allow a counting of the smallest fibres detrimental to health , is currently the most used method for the regular measuring of asbestos. as it is possible to measure an oel equal to 0.01 f/cm³ with phase-contrast microscope (pcm) , no transition period is needed for the implementation of the revised oel. in line with the opinion of the acsh , a more modern and sensitive methodology based on electron microscopy should be used , while taking into account the need for an adequate period of adaptation. in light of the fact that thinner asbestos fibres (<0 ,2 μm) are also carcinogenic , those fibres should be taken into account when measuring exposure in the workplace. electron microscopy , which allows the detection of such thinner asbestos fibres should be used for that purpose. the commission should support and facilitate member states with regard to the new methodology for measuring asbestos fibres , in particular through the development of guidelines and providing information on relevant union funds which can be used for that purpose.


### (13) special control measures and precautions are needed for workers exposed or likely to be exposed to asbestos , such as subjecting workers to a decontamination procedure and related training , in order to significantly contribute to reducing the risks related to such exposure. ### (13) special control measures and precautions are needed to lower the concentration of asbestos fibres in the air to as low a level as is technically possible below the limit value. subjecting workers to a decontamination procedure and strengthening the related training requirements are important elements in order to significantly contribute to reducing the risks related to such exposure. in order to ensure a level playing field , an annex to this directive should provide for minimum training requirements , including specific requirements for workers in specialised asbestos removal undertakings.


### (15) employers should take all necessary steps to identify presumed asbestos-containing materials , if appropriate by obtaining information from the owners of the premises as well as other sources of information , including relevant registers. they should record , before the start of any asbestos removal project , the presence or presumed presence of asbestos in buildings or installations and communicate this information to others who may be exposed to asbestos as a result of its use , of maintenance or of other activities in or on buildings. ### (15) employers should be required to carry out a screening for the presence of asbestos-containing materials on the premises prior to the start of any work in buildings , ships , aircrafts or other installations build before the national ban came into force. such screening should be carried out by a qualified and certified operator and should include a diagnosis adapted to the workplace. a report should state either the absence or the presence of asbestos , and its fibre type if present , with a detailed description of the nature of contamination and its precise location and estimated quantities. that operator should communicate this information to others who may be exposed to asbestos as a result of its use , of maintenance or of other activities.


### for the purposes of this directive , ‘asbestos’ means the following fibrous silicates , which are classified as carcinogens 1a according to regulation (ec) 1272/2008*: ### for the purposes of this directive , ‘asbestos’ means the following fibrous silicates , which are meeting the criteria for classification as carcinogens 1a or 1b according to regulation (ec) 1272/2008*:


### work processes shall be designed so as not to produce asbestos dust or , if that proves impossible , to avoid the release of asbestos dust into the air; ### work processes shall be designed so as not to produce asbestos dust or , if that proves impossible , to avoid the release of asbestos dust into the air to a level as low as technically possible by implementing at least the following measures:


### fibre counting shall be carried out by phase-contrast microscope (pcm) in accordance with the method recommended in 1997 by the world health organization (who)* or , wherever possible , any other method giving equivalent or better results , such as a method based on electron microscopy (em). ### fibre counting shall be carried out by electron microscopy or any other method giving equivalent or better results.


### employers shall ensure that no worker is exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos in excess of 0.01 fibres per cm³ as an 8-hour time-weighted average (twa). ### employers shall ensure that no worker is exposed to an airborne concentration of asbestos in excess of 0.001 fibres per cm³ (1 000 fibres per m³) as an 8-hour time-weighted average.


### before beginning demolition or maintenance work , employers shall take , if appropriate by obtaining information from the owners of the premises as well as from other sources of information , including relevant registers , all necessary steps to identify presumed asbestos-containing materials. ### before beginning demolition or maintenance work or renovation works on premises built before the year in which the national asbestos ban entered into force , the employer shall commission a screening to identify the asbestos-containing materials likely to be affected by the work. the premises shall be screened to identify all asbestos-containing materials , in accordance with the requirements of part 6 of annex xvii to regulation (ec) no 1907/2006 and annex i to regulation (eu) no 305/2011. the screening shall be conducted by a qualified and certified operator or authority , taking into account articles 14 and 15 of this directive , and the national building law provisions. such screening shall , where available , be based on information from public asbestos registries. this shall by no means replace the employers’ duty to carry out a comprehensive risk assessment.


### a. whereas sustainable development is a fundamental objective of the eu; whereas the three pillars of sustainable development are the economic , the social and the environmental; whereas sustainable development is based , among other things , on full employment , social progress and fairness; whereas this is a fundamental objective of the eu , as laid down in article 3(3) of the treaty on european union; whereas the emphasis currently lies on economic and environmental sustainability; ### a. whereas sustainable development is a fundamental objective of the eu; whereas the three interlinked pillars of sustainable development are the economic , the social and the environmental; whereas sustainable development is based , among other things , on full employment , social progress and fairness; whereas this is a fundamental objective of the eu , as laid down in article 3(3) of the treaty on european union; whereas the emphasis currently lies on economic and environmental sustainability;


### b. whereas the epsr was proclaimed in 2017 in goteborg , setting out 20 principles and establishing a social rulebook towards a strong social europe that is fair , inclusive and full of opportunity in the 21st century; whereas at the porto social summit in may 2021 , the council committed to three headline targets for 2030 on employment , training and poverty; whereas at least 78 % of the population between 20 and 64 years old should be in employment by 2030; whereas at least 60 % of all adults should participate in training every year; whereas the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion should be reduced by at least 15 million by 2030; whereas the three headline targets do not cover the full implementation of the epsr; ### b. whereas the epsr was proclaimed in 2017 in goteborg , setting out 20 principles and establishing a social rulebook towards a strong social europe that is fair , inclusive and full of opportunity in the 21st century; whereas at the porto social summit in may 2021 , the council committed to three headline targets for 2030 on employment , training and poverty; whereas at least 78 % of the population between 20 and 64 years old should be in employment by 2030; whereas the quality and working conditions remain outside of the scope of this target; whereas at least 60 % of all adults should participate in training every year; whereas the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion should be reduced by at least 15 million by 2030 , including 5 million of children; whereas the three headline targets do not cover the full implementation of the epsr;


### c. whereas the headline targets set out by the commission have only been implemented by the member states for a year; whereas the additional crises since the targets were decided have put additional pressure on reaching these targets; whereas five member states have reached their national targets on employment , and half of the member states have surpassed the 78 % target on employment , however projections show that not all member states will reach the employment target by 20301 ; ### c. whereas the target falls short after the commission failed to reach the 20 millions of people out of poverty by 2020; whereas the new target of reduction of poverty remains lower that the target sets by the sustainable goal development; whereas the headline targets set out by the commission have only been implemented by the member states for a year; whereas the additional crises since the targets were decided have put additional pressure on reaching these targets; whereas five member states have reached their national targets on employment , and half of the member states have surpassed the 78 % target on employment , however projections show that not all member states will reach the employment target by 20301; whereas countries with the lowest gdp per capita are aiming to contribute the most to the poverty reduction target , there was a strong potential to have a more equitable distribution of the target , with solidarity measures among member states , reflecting the lack of comprehensive anti-poverty strategy , whereas the target left to member states , is leading to an unfair distribution of the eu poverty reduction target;


### d. whereas inflation at the eu level has increased the cost of living of median households by around 10 % , the incidence of material and social deprivation by around 2 % and the rate of energy poverty and absolute monetary poverty by around 5 %; whereas in selected member states and among vulnerable groups , the corresponding welfare effects are expected to be several times higher; whereas this is likely to widen existing gaps in poverty and social exclusion across the eu2 ; ### d. whereas inflation at the eu level has increased the cost of living of median households by around 10 % , the incidence of material and social deprivation by around 2 % and the rate of energy poverty and absolute monetary poverty by around 5 %; whereas in selected member states and among vulnerable groups , the corresponding welfare effects are expected to be several times higher; whereas this is likely to widen existing gaps in poverty and social exclusion across the eu2; whereas old-age poverty and social exclusion has been on the rise since 2015 and particularly poverty and social exclusion - rates of women 75+ surpass the arope rate for the total population;


### 1. reiterates the importance of the conclusions of the 2021 porto social summit , which underline that we are still living in unprecedented times; notes that covid-19 and the russian war of aggression against ukraine on our doorstep resulted in the cost of living and energy crises , which are hitting the most vulnerable groups in our society the hardest , leading to increasing inequalities; reiterates the importance of the epsr as a guiding compass to a more social europe; stresses , however , that the resulting headline targets for 2030 set out by the commission and endorsed by the council on employment , skills and poverty are insufficient to ensure its full implementation; stresses that the epsr is a powerful tool to ensure that the european project can act as a powerful shield protecting the health , safety and living conditions of its people; ### 1. reiterates the importance of the conclusions of the 2021 porto social summit , which underline that we are still living in unprecedented times; notes that covid-19 and the russian war of aggression against ukraine on our doorstep exacerbated the cost of living and energy crises , which are hitting the most vulnerable groups in our society the hardest , leading to increasing inequalities; reiterates the importance of the epsr as a guiding compass to a more social europe; stresses , however , that the resulting headline targets for 2030 set out by the commission and endorsed by the council on employment , skills and poverty are insufficient to ensure its full implementation; stresses that the epsr is a powerful baseline to ensure that the european project can act as a powerful shield protecting the health , safety and living conditions of its people;


### 2. calls on the commission and the council to take measures to mitigate the impact of the crises on member state labour markets in order to keep employment rates high; calls therefore on the commission , the member states and eu social partners to commit to reaching collective bargaining coverage of at least 80 % by 2030 , with a view to improving living and working conditions in the eu , which will contribute to upward social convergence and reduce in-work poverty , social exclusion and wage inequality; ### 2. calls on the commission and the council to take measures to mitigate the impact of the crises on working people , pensioners and vulnerable people and on member state labour markets in order to protect income , ensure decent living standards and to keep employment rates high; calls the commission , the council and member states to take urgent measures to tackle the cost-of-living crisis , including solidarity measures at eu level , in order to protect jobs and incomes , ensure quality jobs and – also in the framework of the transposition of the directive on adequate minimum wages in the eu – to increase statutory minimum wages and promote collective bargaining; calls therefore on the commission , the member states and eu social partners to commit to reaching collective bargaining coverage of at least 80 % by 2030 , with a view to improving living and working conditions in the eu , which will contribute to upward social convergence and reduce in-work poverty , social exclusion and wage inequality;


### 3. welcomes the above-mentioned conclusions of the 2021 porto social summit; welcomes the adoption of the directive on adequate minimum wages in the eu3 and the soon-to-be adopted directive on pay transparency4 ; urges the council to agree on a general approach concerning the directive for platform work5 in order to improve worker protection in the platform economy and to create fair competition; welcomes the commission’s commitment to occupational health and safety in the workplace; welcomes the commission’s commitment to follow up with a legislative proposal after the adoption of parliament’s resolution of 2 february 20236 ; welcomes the launch of a two-stage consultation of eu social partners; ### 3. welcomes the above-mentioned conclusions of the 2021 porto social summit; welcomes the adoption of the directive on adequate minimum wages in the eu3 and the soon-to-be adopted directive on pay transparency4; urges the council to promptly agree on a general approach concerning the directive for platform work5 in order to end the system of false self-employment used by platform companies to cut costs at the detriment of workers’ pay and working conditions; welcomes the commission’s commitment to occupational health and safety in the workplace , and highlights the need of further actions to ensure the achievement of the target of zero deaths at work and because of work; welcomes the commission’s commitment to follow up with a legislative proposal after the adoption of parliament’s resolution of 2 february 20236; welcomes the launch of a two-stage consultation of eu social partners; welcomes the launch of the eu platform for combatting homelessness , but calls upon the eu commission to increase future structural funding for the activities and governance of the platform , and develop an ambitious work programme for the period 2024–2029;


### 4. notes that , even with the support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (sure) instrument as part of the european unemployment reinsurance scheme , the economic fallout of the covid-19 crisis has lasted longer than anticipated; highlights , however , that thousands of jobs were saved thanks to this instrument and that the shock to the labour market was less severe than expected; notes , in this regard , that this instrument should remain in use for the duration of the current exceptional situation and continue to be based on loans and quickly activated only in the event of external financial or economic shocks; ### 4. notes that , even with the support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (sure) instrument , the economic fallout of the covid-19 crisis has lasted longer than anticipated; highlights , however , that thousands of jobs were saved thanks to this instrument; notes , in this regard , that this instrument should be made permanent;


### 5. calls on the commission to put forward a legal framework for an effective and enforceable ban on unpaid internships , traineeships and apprenticeships; welcomes the european year of skills and highlights the importance of access to training and reskilling for workers in industries and sectors that need to undergo fundamental changes in order to achieve the green and digital transitions , ensuring no one is left behind; calls on the commission to consider a directive on adequate minimum income in order to ensure the reintegration of people absent from the labour market , while respecting the principle of subsidiarity , the specificities of national social protection systems and the competences of the member states; welcomes the commission’s commitment to presenting a proposal , by the end of 2023 , on the creation of an eu disability card to be recognised in all member states; welcomes the ongoing negotiations of the social partners on the right to disconnect , with a view to putting forward a legally binding agreement implemented via a directive; calls on the commission to put forward a legislative proposal for a european social security pass to provide national authorities , such as labour and social security inspectorates , and social partners involved in labour and social security inspections with a real-time instrument to effectively enforce national and eu law; ### 5. calls on the commission to put forward a legal framework for an effective and enforceable ban on unpaid internships , traineeships and apprenticeships; welcomes the european year of skills and highlights the importance of access to training and reskilling for workers , in particular in industries and sectors that need to undergo fundamental changes in order to achieve the green and digital transitions , ensuring no one is left behind; calls on the commission to consider a directive on adequate minimum income in order to ensure the reintegration of people absent from the labour market , while respecting the principle of subsidiarity , the specificities of national social protection systems and the competences of the member states; welcomes the commission’s commitment to presenting a proposal , by the end of 2023 , on the creation of an eu disability card to be recognised in all member states; welcomes the ongoing negotiations of the social partners on telework and the right to disconnect , with a view to putting forward a legally binding agreement implemented via a directive; calls on the commission to put forward a legislative proposal for a european social security pass to provide national authorities , such as labour and social security inspectorates , and social partners involved in labour and social security inspections with a real-time instrument to effectively enforce national and eu law;


### 6. notes that , although many legislative and non-legislative initiatives have been initiated by the commission , so far the eu has fallen short on fully implementing the epsr; stresses the need for further legislative action by the commission and the member states to ensure its full implementation , with a specific focus on implementing principles 11 (childcare) , 12 (social protection) , 19 (housing) and 20 (essential services); ### 6. notes that , although many legislative and non-legislative initiatives have been initiated by the commission , so far the eu has fallen short on fully implementing the epsr; stresses the need to make sure that action plan for the implementation of the pillar – which should include legislative and non-legislative measures – is reviewed regularly to ensure that the eu continue to progress to improve working and living conditions; stresses the need for further legislative action by the commission and the member states to ensure its full implementation , with a specific focus on the improvement of living and working conditions , including – amongst others – implementing principles 1 (education , training and life-long learning) , 5 (secure and adaptable employment) , 8 (social dialogue and involvement of workers) , 10 (healthy , safe and well-adapted work environment and data protection) , 11 (childcare) , 12 (social protection) , 14 (minimum income) , 19 (housing) and 20 (essential services); due to the emergency on reducing and fighting poverty a reinforced commitment towards the poverty target is needed , namely by proposing an eu integrated anti-poverty strategy and a eu anti-poverty programme to facilitate the achievement of the target and beyond;


### 9. highlights that , according to principle 19 , access to social housing or housing assistance of good quality should be provided for those in need; urges the commission to develop an ambitious action plan to achieve accessible and green social housing to meet the housing needs of all eu citizens and to progressively eradicate homelessness by 2030; ### 9. highlights that , according to principle 19 , access to social housing or housing assistance of good quality should be provided for those in need; urges the commission to develop an ambitious action plan to achieve accessible and green social housing to meet the housing needs of all eu citizens and to progressively eradicate homelessness by 2030 in a decarbonised frame;


### 10. expresses its concern about the lack of access to essential services (principle 20) , which have come under additional stress; urges the commission to present a revision of the services of general and economic interest; ### 10. expresses its concern about the lack of access to essential services (principle 20) , which have come under additional stress; urges the commission to present a revision of the services of general and economic interest; warns against the shift to exclusively digital service provision in the field of essential services such as banking or payments , booking appointments with health care professionals and participation in society in general;


### 11. reiterates its call that , in the light of the framework of the green deal industrial plan , eu funding , including state aid , should be conditional on public policy objectives , in particular social requirements , in order to offer high-quality jobs , promote collective bargaining , respect eu labour rights and standards and ensure improved working conditions; calls on the commission and the member states to enforce the social clause in the existing directive on public procurement7 and to revise the directive in order to further strengthen social clauses in public contracts to require economic operators and subcontractors to fully respect the right of workers to collective bargaining , to account for the recently adopted directive on adequate minimum wages in the eu; ### 11. reiterates its call that , in the light of the framework of the green deal industrial plan , eu and national funding , including state aid , should be conditional on public policy objectives , in particular social requirements , in order to offer high-quality jobs , promote collective bargaining , respect eu labour rights and standards and ensure improved working conditions; calls on the commission and the member states to enforce the social clause in the existing directive on public procurement7 and to revise the directive in order to further strengthen social clauses in public contracts to require economic operators and subcontractors to fully respect the right of workers to collective bargaining , as well as to exclude companies that refuse to participate in collective bargaining or that engage in union busting building upon for the recently adopted directive on adequate minimum wages in the eu;


### 12. highlights the need to strengthen the social dimension of the european semester and the implementation of the epsr , especially in the light of the economic governance review; calls on the commission to consider presenting an instrument for upward social convergence in order to prevent social convergence risks , detect potential setbacks in the proper implementation of the epsr and establish social targets; believes that social divergence risks should be included in the country-specific recommendations and taken into account when laying out fiscal adjustment paths; ### 12. highlights the need to strengthen the social dimension of the european semester and the implementation of the epsr , especially in the light of the economic governance review; calls on the commission to consider presenting an instrument for upward social convergence in order to prevent social convergence risks , detect potential setbacks in the proper implementation of the epsr and establish social targets; believes that binding social divergence risks should be included in the country-specific recommendations and taken into account when laying out fiscal adjustment paths; supports the inclusion of a social imbalances procedure in the european semester , to identify , prevent and address the social imbalances that could negatively affect working and living conditions; stresses the need to make the semester process more democratic , including stronger role for ep and ensuring full involvement of social partners at eu and national level;


### 13. believes that , in order to make a fair and social europe a reality and to ensure the highest levels of social protection in the green and digital transitions , it is necessary to ensure a sustainable , fair and inclusive europe where social rights are fully protected and safeguarded to at least the same level as economic and environmental standards; stresses the need to take steps to reinforce the role of the epsr to ensure the equal treatment of the economic , environmental and social standards and to ensure that social standards and social rights in europe are placed at the centre of the eu’s forthcoming political practices; notes that , consequently , social investment will be needed for the implementation of the epsr in upcoming funding initiatives and the revision of the multiannual financial framework; ### 13. believes that , in order to make a fair and social europe a reality and to ensure the highest levels of social protection in the green and digital transitions , it is necessary to ensure a sustainable , fair and inclusive europe where social rights are fully protected and safeguarded to at least the same level as economic and environmental standards; welcomes the recommendations of the high-level group on the future of social protection and the welfare state , particularly on the need for social investment and the setting up of a ‘golden rule on social investment’; stresses the need to take steps to reinforce the role of the epsr to ensure that social standards and social rights in europe are placed at the centre of the eu’s project; notes that , consequently , social investment will be needed for the implementation of the epsr in upcoming funding initiatives and the revision of the multiannual financial framework;


### 15. calls on the commission to present a governance framework to anticipate and manage changes related to the green and digital transitions in the world of work , focusing first on the importance of safeguarding jobs , including access to adequate training , and second , on the involvement of social partners in decision-making processes; ### 15. calls on the commission to present a governance legal framework to anticipate and manage changes related to the green and digital transitions in the world of work , focusing first on the importance of safeguarding jobs , including access to adequate training , and second , on the involvement of social partners in decision-making processes by promoting collective bargaining on the anticipation and management of change;


### 16. reiterates the importance of a well-functioning european labour authority (ela) and calls on the commission to make use of the opportunity presented by the evaluation due 1 august 2024 to submit a legislative proposal to review the scope of the ela’s founding regulation9 and realise its full potential , especially concerning the ela’s inquiry powers; ### deleted


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 82(2) and article 83(1) thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 82(2) , article 83(1) , article 153 and article 156 thereof ,


### (10) this directive supports the international commitments the member states have undertaken to combat and prevent violence against women and domestic violence , in particular the united nations convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (cedaw)39 and , where relevant , the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (‘istanbul convention’)40 and the international labour organization’s convention concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work , signed on 21 june 2019 in geneva. ### (10) this directive supports the international commitments the member states have undertaken to combat and prevent violence against women and domestic violence , in particular the united nations convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (cedaw)39 , the united nations convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (crpd) and , where relevant , the council of europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (‘istanbul convention’)40 and the international labour organization’s convention concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work , signed on 21 june 2019 in geneva.


### (45) assistance and support to victims of violence against women and domestic violence should be provided before , during and for an appropriate period after the criminal proceedings have ended , for example where medical treatment is still needed to address the severe physical or psychological consequences of the violence , or if the victim’s safety is at risk in particular due to the statements made by the victim in those proceedings. ### (45) assistance and support to victims of violence against women and domestic violence should be provided regardless of the victim's will to file a complaint , as well as before , during and for an appropriate period after the criminal proceedings have ended , for example where medical treatment is still needed to address the severe physical or psychological consequences of the violence , or if the victim’s safety is at risk in particular due to the statements made by the victim in those proceedings.


### (45) assistance and support to victims of violence against women and domestic violence should be provided before , during and for an appropriate period after the criminal proceedings have ended , for example where medical treatment is still needed to address the severe physical or psychological consequences of the violence , or if the victim’s safety is at risk in particular due to the statements made by the victim in those proceedings. ### (45) tailored assistance and support to victims of violence against women and domestic violence should be available and provided before , during and after the violence occurred , for example where medical treatment is still needed to address the severe physical or psychological consequences of the violence , or if the victim’s safety is at risk by the perpetrator in particular due to the statements made by the victim in those proceedings.


### (46) specialised support services should provide support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including sexual violence , female genital mutilation , forced marriage , forced abortion and sterilisation , sexual harassment and of various forms of cyber violence. ### (46) specialised support services should provide support and ensure medical care to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including sexual exploitation , sexual violence , female and intersex genital mutilation and other harmful practices , forced marriage , surrogacy , forced abortion and sterilisation , sexual harassment and of various forms of cyber violence.


### (46) specialised support services should provide support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including sexual violence , female genital mutilation , forced marriage , forced abortion and sterilisation , sexual harassment and of various forms of cyber violence. ### (46) specialised support services should provide support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence , including sexual violence , female genital mutilation , intersex genital mutilation , forced marriage , forced abortion and sterilisation , sexual harassment and of various forms of cyber violence.


### (47) specialist support should offer victims support tailored to their specific needs , and irrespective of any official complaint. such services could be provided in addition to , or as an integrated part of , general victim support services , which may call on existing entities providing specialist support. specialist support may be provided by national authorities , victims’ support organisations , or other non-governmental organisations. they should be granted sufficient human and financial resources and , where the services are provided by non-governmental organisations , member states should ensure that they receive appropriate funds. ### (47) specialist support should offer victims support tailored to their specific needs , and irrespective of any official complaint. such services must be provided in addition to general victim support services. general victim support services must cooperate with women’s specialist support services (wss) in providing services and developing clear , commonly agreed referral pathways between general and specialist support services to refer victims of violence against women and girls to services. specialist support must always be provided by women’s specialist support services , victims’ specialist support organisations , or other non-governmental organisations or public bodies with the relevant gender-specific expertise and knowledge. member states should ensure that sufficient human and financial resources for specialist support services and non-governmental organisations are provided.


### (47) specialist support should offer victims support tailored to their specific needs , and irrespective of any official complaint. such services could be provided in addition to , or as an integrated part of , general victim support services , which may call on existing entities providing specialist support. specialist support may be provided by national authorities , victims’ support organisations , or other non-governmental organisations. they should be granted sufficient human and financial resources and , where the services are provided by non-governmental organisations , member states should ensure that they receive appropriate funds. ### (47) specialist support should offer victims support tailored to their specific needs , and irrespective of any official complaint. such services must be provided in addition to general victim support services. general victim support services must cooperate with women's specialist support in providing services and develop clear , commonly agreed referral pathways between general and specialist support services to refer victims of violence against women and girls to services. specialist support must be provided by national authorities , victims’ specialist support organisations , or other non-governmental organisations with relevant gender-specific expertise and knowledge. member states should ensure sufficient human and financial resources for specialist support services and non-governmental organisations are provided.


### (48) victims of domestic violence and violence against women typically have multiple protection and support needs. in order to address these effectively , member states should provide such services at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point. to ensure also victims in remote areas or unable to physically reach such centres are reached , member states should provide for online access to such services. this should entail setting up a single and updated website where all relevant information on and access to available support and protection services is provided (one-stop online access). the website should follow accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities. ### (48) victims of domestic violence and violence against women typically have multiple protection and support needs. in order to address these effectively , member states shall sufficiently fund , strengthen and support women’s specialist support services (wss) and make them an integral part of the national support system for victims of gender-based violence. thanks to their expertise , independence and scientific and victim-centered approach , wss are the best suited to understand the complexities of addressing gender-based violence against women and girls in a holistic manner and in providing services that remove barriers rather than erect new ones. wss should have complete geographical coverage , and provide gender-specific and competent low-threshold services. to ensure also victims in remote areas or unable to physically reach support services , member states should provide for online access to such services , including telehealth where possible.


### (48) victims of domestic violence and violence against women typically have multiple protection and support needs. in order to address these effectively , member states should provide such services at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point. to ensure also victims in remote areas or unable to physically reach such centres are reached , member states should provide for online access to such services. this should entail setting up a single and updated website where all relevant information on and access to available support and protection services is provided (one-stop online access). the website should follow accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities. ### (48) victims of domestic violence and violence against women typically have multiple protection , medical and support needs. in order to address these effectively , member states should provide such services at the same premises , or have such services coordinated through a central contact point. to ensure also victims in remote areas or unable to physically reach such centres are reached , member states should provide for online access to such services. this should entail setting up a single and updated website where all relevant information on and access to available support and protection services is provided (one-stop online access). the website should follow accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities. member states should take the necessary measures to avoid any discrimination in the access to those services , particularly regarding technological and geographical barriers.


### (49) specialist support services , including shelters and rape crisis centres , should be considered essential during crises and states of emergency , including during health crises. these services should continue to be offered in these situations , where instances of domestic violence and violence against women tend to surge. ### (49) women’s specialist support services and services for lgbtqi victims of gender-based violence , including shelters , women’s advice centres , helplines and rape crisis centres , should be considered essential in peace times and during crises and states of emergency , including during health crises. these services should continue to be funded and offered in crisis situations , where instances of domestic violence and violence against women tend to surge. specialist support services , including shelters , rape crisis centres and security services for victims should be provided , financed and run by the public sector , and not privatised or subjected to public procurement regulations. all specialist support should be available to victims regardless of their nationality , citizenship , place of residence or residence status.


### (49) specialist support services , including shelters and rape crisis centres , should be considered essential during crises and states of emergency , including during health crises. these services should continue to be offered in these situations , where instances of domestic violence and violence against women tend to surge. ### (49) specialist support services for victims , including shelters and rape crisis centres , should be considered essential during crises and states of emergency , including during health crises. these services should continue to be offered in these situations , where instances of domestic violence and violence against women tend to surge. these services should be appropriate and fully accessible for girls and women with disabilities. specialised court accompaniment and legal assistance must be available and offered to all victims during criminal and civil proceedings.


### (50) the traumatic nature of sexual violence , including rape , requires a particularly sensitive response by trained and specialised staff. victims of this type of violence need immediate medical care and trauma support combined with immediate forensic examinations to collect the evidence needed for prosecution. rape crisis centres or sexual violence referral centres should be available in sufficient numbers and adequately spread over the territory of each member state. similarly , victims of female genital mutilation , who are often girls , typically are in need of targeted support. therefore , member states should ensure they provide dedicated support tailored to these victims. ### (50) the traumatic nature of sexual violence , including rape , requires a particularly sensitive response by trained and specialised staff. victims of this type of violence need immediate medical care and trauma support combined with immediate forensic examinations to collect the evidence needed for prosecution. rape crisis centres or sexual violence referral centres should be available in sufficient numbers and adequately spread over the territory of each member state. similarly , victims of female genital mutilation , who are often girls , and of intersex genital mutilation , typically are in need of targeted support. therefore , member states should ensure they provide dedicated support tailored to these victims.


### (51) harassment at work is considered as discrimination on grounds of sex by directives 2004/113/ec , 2006/54/ec and 2010/41/eu. given that sexual harassment at work has significant negative consequences both for the victims and the employers , advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes , should be provided by external counselling services to both victims and employers. ### (51) sexual harassment and harassment at work is considered as discrimination on grounds of sex by directives 2004/113/ec , 2006/54/ec and 2010/41/eu. given that sexual harassment at work has significant negative consequences for the victims , advice on adequately addressing such instances at the workplace , on legal remedies available to the employer to remove the offender from the workplace , access to justice and providing the possibility of early conciliation , if the victim so wishes , should be provided by external counselling services to both victims and employers. social partners , trade unions and workers’ representatives play a critical role in preventing , identifying and tackling gender-based violence at the workplace , as well as providing support to victims. in order to protect female workers and to address fear of victimisation in case of violence arising at the workplace , they should be able to be represented by a trade union or other workers’ representative , as recognised in the ilo convention nº 135 , at all times.


### (52) member states should ensure that national helplines are operated under the eu-harmonised number [116016] and this number is widely advertised as a public number , free of charge and available round-the-clock. the support provided should include crisis counselling and should be able to refer to face-to-face services , such as shelters , counselling centres or the police. ### (52) member states should ensure national helplines and an eu-harmonised number [116016] widely advertised as public numbers , free of charge and available round-the-clock so as to facilitate access to the services to victims , including to those who move within the union. the support provided by national helplines should include crisis counselling and should be able to refer to face-to-face services , such as shelters , counselling centres or the police. the eu-harmonised number should allow transferring the call to the national helplines. both the national helplines and the eu-harmonised number should be carried out by specialised support services.


### (52) member states should ensure that national helplines are operated under the eu-harmonised number [116016] and this number is widely advertised as a public number , free of charge and available round-the-clock. the support provided should include crisis counselling and should be able to refer to face-to-face services , such as shelters , counselling centres or the police. ### (52) member states should ensure that national and local helplines are fully funded , and accessible to victims with different abilities , languages , and literacy skills. national helplines may be operated under the eu-harmonised number [116016] and this number is widely advertised as a public number , free of charge and available round-the-clock. the support provided should include crisis counselling and should be able to refer to women’s specialist support. the existence of a national helpline should not be detrimental to the funding and functioning of local helplines.


### (53) shelters play a vital role in protecting victims from acts of violence. beyond providing a safe place to stay , shelters should provide the necessary support concerning interlocking problems related to victims’ health , financial situation and the well-being of their children , ultimately preparing victims for an autonomous life. ### (53) shelters play a vital role in protecting victims from acts of violence. beyond providing a safe place to stay , shelters should provide the necessary support concerning interlocking problems related to victims’ health , financial situation and the well-being of their children , ultimately preparing victims for an autonomous life. member states should ensure the availability of sufficient dedicated domestic violence shelters , with an adequate geographical distribution. a variety of different models should be made available , including single-gender shelters , thereby ensuring maximum flexibility for victims. shelters should always be available free of charge for the victim.


### (56) victims with specific needs and groups at risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applicants for international protection , women fleeing armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , with a minority racial or ethnic background , living in rural areas , women sex workers , detainees , or older women , should receive specific protection and support. ### (56) victims with specific needs and groups at risk of violence against women or domestic violence experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination , such as women with disabilities , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applicants for international protection , women fleeing armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , women at risk of poverty , women with a minority racial or ethnic background , victims of so-called "honour crimes" , women living in rural areas , women in prostitution , detainees , older women , lbtiq+ women , lgbtiq+ persons victims of domestic violence and children should receive specific protection , medical care and support.


### (56) victims with specific needs and groups at risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applicants for international protection , women fleeing armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , with a minority racial or ethnic background , living in rural areas , women sex workers , detainees , or older women , should receive specific protection and support. ### (56) victims with specific needs and groups at risk of violence against women or domestic violence , such as women with disabilities , women with dependant residence status or permit , undocumented migrant women , women applicants for international protection , women fleeing armed conflict , women affected by homelessness , with a minority racial or ethnic background , living in rural areas , women sex workers , detainees , older women , children , victims of so-called "honour crimes" or lbtiq women and other lgbtiq people subject to gender-based violence , should receive specific protection and support.


### (57) women with disability disproportionately experience violence against women and domestic violence and due to their disability often have difficulties in accessing protection and support measures. therefore , member states should ensure they can benefit fully from the rights set out in this directive , on an equal basis with others , while paying due attention to the particular vulnerability of such victims and their likely difficulties to reach out for help. ### (57) women with disability disproportionately experience violence against women and domestic violence and due to their disability often have difficulties in accessing protection and support measures. therefore , member states should recognise their specific needs , adapt their support services accordingly and provide relevant actors with adequate trainings. member states should ensure they can benefit fully from the rights set out in this directive , on an equal basis with others , while paying due attention to the particular vulnerability of such victims and their likely difficulties to reach out for help.


### (57) women with disability disproportionately experience violence against women and domestic violence and due to their disability often have difficulties in accessing protection and support measures. therefore , member states should ensure they can benefit fully from the rights set out in this directive , on an equal basis with others , while paying due attention to the particular vulnerability of such victims and their likely difficulties to reach out for help. ### (57) women with disabilities disproportionately experience violence against women and domestic violence and due to the lack of accessible protection and support measures often suffer discrimination. therefore , member states should ensure they can benefit fully from the rights set out in this directive , on an equal basis with others , while paying due attention to the particular vulnerability of such victims and their likely difficulties to reach out for help.


### (58) member states should ensure that preventive measures , such as awareness-raising campaigns , are taken to counter violence against women and domestic violence. prevention should also take place in formal education , in particular , through strengthening sexuality education and socio-emotional competencies , empathy and developing healthy and respectful relationships. ### (58) member states should ensure that preventive measures , such as long-term awareness-raising campaigns promoting pro-social behaviours , are taken to counter violence against women and domestic violence. prevention should also take place in formal education , in particular , through strengthening sexuality education and socio-emotional competencies , empathy and developing healthy and respectful relationships. all preventive measures need to be grounded in human rights and gender equality and based on the social-ecological model of violence and empirical evidence of their effectiveness and should be carried out by qualified prevention workers.


### (58) member states should ensure that preventive measures , such as awareness-raising campaigns , are taken to counter violence against women and domestic violence. prevention should also take place in formal education , in particular , through strengthening sexuality education and socio-emotional competencies , empathy and developing healthy and respectful relationships. ### (58) member states should ensure that preventive measures , such as awareness-raising campaigns , are taken to counter violence against women and domestic violence. special attention must be paid in awareness-raising campaigns to women experiencing discrimination and violence on the basis of the combination of their sex or gender and other grounds , and by victims at an increased risk of domestic violence. prevention should also take place in formal education , in particular , through strengthening inclusive sexuality and relationships education and socio-emotional competencies , such as empathy.


### (58) member states should ensure that preventive measures , such as awareness-raising campaigns , are taken to counter violence against women and domestic violence. prevention should also take place in formal education , in particular , through strengthening sexuality education and socio-emotional competencies , empathy and developing healthy and respectful relationships. ### (58) member states should ensure that preventive measures , such as long-term awareness-raising campaigns , are taken to counter violence against women and domestic violence. prevention should also take place in formal education , in particular , through strengthening comprehensive sexuality education and socio-emotional competencies , empathy and developing healthy , consensual and respectful relationships.


### (60) in order to ensure victims of violence against women and domestic violence are identified and receive appropriate support , member states should ensure that professionals likely to come into contact with victims receive training and targeted information. trainings should cover the risk and prevention of intimidation , repeat and secondary victimisation and the availability of protection and support measures for victims. to prevent and appropriately address instances of sexual harassment at work , persons with supervisory functions should also receive training. these trainings should also cover assessments regarding sexual harassment at work and associated psychosocial safety and health risks as referred to under directive 89/391/eec of the european parliament and of the council45 . training activities should also cover the risk of third party violence. third party violence refers to violence which staff may suffer at the workplace , not at the hands of a co-worker , and includes cases , such as nurses sexually harassed by a patient. ### (60) in order to ensure victims of violence against women and domestic violence are identified and receive appropriate support , member states should ensure that professionals in the public , private and non-for-profit sector , including trade union and workers’ representatives , likely to come into contact with victims receive training and targeted information. trainings should cover the risk and prevention of intimidation , repeat and secondary victimisation and the availability of protection and support measures for victims. they should also include prevention and identification of sexual harassment of the most marginalised groups who are often the less believed when reporting , such as migrant women , lgbt+ women or women with disabilities. to prevent and appropriately address instances of sexual harassment and cyber violence at work , and to identify and address instances of domestic violence and its consequences on workers , persons with supervisory functions , trade union representatives and workplace health and safety representatives should also receive training. these trainings should also cover assessments regarding sexual harassment , cyber violence at work and domestic violence , and associated psychosocial safety and health risks as referred to under directive 89/391/eec of the european parliament and of the council45 . training activities should also cover the risk of third party violence. third party violence refers to violence which staff may suffer at the workplace , not at the hands of a co-worker , and includes cases , such as nurses sexually harassed by a patient.


### (61) in order to counteract underreporting , member states should also liaise with law enforcement authorities in the development of trainings in particular regarding harmful gender stereotypes , but also in the prevention of offences , given their typical close contact with groups at risk of violence and victims. ### (61) in order to prevent secondary victimisation and counteract underreporting , member states should also liaise with women’s specialist support services in the development of training for law enforcement authorities , in particular regarding harmful gender stereotypes , but also in the prevention of offences , given their typical close contact with groups at risk of violence and victims.


### (61) in order to counteract underreporting , member states should also liaise with law enforcement authorities in the development of trainings in particular regarding harmful gender stereotypes , but also in the prevention of offences , given their typical close contact with groups at risk of violence and victims. ### (61) in order to counteract underreporting , member states should also liaise with law enforcement authorities in the development of trainings in particular regarding harmful gender stereotypes and prejudices , including multiple discrimination grounds , but also in the prevention of offences , given their typical close contact with groups at risk of violence and victims.


### (61) in order to counteract underreporting , member states should also liaise with law enforcement authorities in the development of trainings in particular regarding harmful gender stereotypes , but also in the prevention of offences , given their typical close contact with groups at risk of violence and victims. ### (61) in order to counteract underreporting , member states should also liaise with law enforcement authorities in the development of mandatory trainings in particular regarding harmful gender stereotypes , but also in the prevention of offences , given their typical close contact with groups at risk of violence and victims.


### (62) intervention programmes should be set up to prevent and minimise the risk of (repeated) offences of violence against women or domestic violence. the programmes should specifically aim at teaching offenders or those at risk of offending how to adopt non-violent behaviour in interpersonal relationships and how to counter violent behavioural patterns. programmes should encourage offenders to take responsibility for their actions and examine their attitudes and beliefs towards women. ### (62) intervention programmes should be set up to prevent and minimise the risk of (repeated) offences of violence against women or domestic violence and should incorporate digital manifestations of violence against women. the programmes should specifically aim at teaching offenders or those at risk of offending how to adopt non-violent behaviour in interpersonal relationships and how to counter violent behavioural patterns. programmes should encourage offenders to take responsibility for their actions and examine their attitudes and beliefs towards women.


### (64) policies to adequately tackle violence against women and domestic violence can only be formulated on the basis of comprehensive and comparable disaggregated data. in order to effectively monitor developments in the member states and fill the gaps of comparable data , member states should regularly conduct surveys using the harmonised methodology of the commission (eurostat) to gather data and transmit these data to the commission (eurostat). ### (64) policies to adequately tackle violence against women and domestic violence can only be formulated on the basis of comprehensive and comparable disaggregated data. in order to effectively monitor developments in the member states and fill the gaps of comparable data , member states should regularly conduct surveys using the harmonised methodology of the commission (eurostat) to gather data and transmit these data to the commission (eurostat). the analysis of the data should enable the identification of failures in protection and serve to improve and further develop preventive measures.


### (65) member states should ensure that the data collected are limited to what is strictly necessary in relation to supporting the monitoring of the prevalence and trends of violence against women and domestic violence and design new policy strategies in this field. when sharing the data collected , no personal data should be included. ### (65) member states should ensure that the data collected are limited to what is strictly necessary in relation to supporting the monitoring of the prevalence and trends of violence against women and domestic violence and design new policy strategies in this field. data collected should include the context in which the offence took place , such as at home , at the workplace or online , as well as information about whether a victim is at a heightened risk of experiencing gender-based violence , as this will inform future targeted policy actions. it should also include whether violence was committed against victims affected by intersectional discrimination as defined in recital 11. when sharing the data collected , no personal data should be included.


### this directive lays down rules to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence. it establishes minimum rules concerning: ### this directive lays down rules to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence contributing to the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. it establishes minimum rules , based on a gendered understanding of this violence , concerning:


### the rights of victims of all forms of violence against women or domestic violence before , during or after criminal proceedings; ### the rights of victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence before , during or after criminal proceedings;


### 1. when implementing the measures under this directive , member states shall take into consideration the increased risk of violence faced by victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds so as to cater to their enhanced protection and support needs , as set out in article 18(4) , article 27(5) and article 37(7). ### 1. when implementing the measures under this directive , member states shall take into consideration the increased risk of violence faced by victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other intersectional grounds , such as age , race , ethnicity , sexual orientation , gender identity , disability , migration status and socioeconomic class , and by other victims at an increased risk of domestic violence , so as to cater to their enhanced protection and support needs , as set out in article 18(4) , article 27(5) and article 37(7).


### 1. when implementing the measures under this directive , member states shall take into consideration the increased risk of violence faced by victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds so as to cater to their enhanced protection and support needs , as set out in article 18(4) , article 27(5) and article 37(7). ### 1. when implementing the measures under this directive , member states shall take into consideration the increased risk of violence faced by victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other grounds , as well as to victims at an increased risk of domestic violence , so as to cater to their enhanced protection and support needs , as set out in article 18(4) , article 27(5) , article 35(1) and article 37(7).


### 1. when implementing the measures under this directive , member states shall take into consideration the increased risk of violence faced by victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds so as to cater to their enhanced protection and support needs , as set out in article 18(4) , article 27(5) and article 37(7). ### 1. when implementing the measures under this directive , member states shall take into consideration the increased risk of violence faced by victims experiencing intersectional discrimination based on a combination of sex and other grounds so as to cater to their enhanced protection and support needs , as set out in article 18(4) , article 27(5) , article 35(1) and article 37(7).


### “violence against women” means gender-based violence , that is directed against a woman or a girl because she is a woman or a girl or that affects women or girls disproportionately , including all acts of such violence that result in , or are likely to result in , physical , sexual , psychological or economic harm or suffering , including threats of such acts , coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty , whether occurring in public or in private life; ### “violence against women” is understood as a violation of human rights and an extreme form of discrimination against women , and means all acts of gender-based violence , resulting from gender stereotypes that are directed against a woman or a girl because she is a woman or a girl or that affects women or girls disproportionately , including all acts of such violence that result in , or are likely to result in , physical , sexual , psychological or economic harm or suffering , including threats of such acts , coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty , whether occurring in public or in private life;


### “violence against women” means gender-based violence , that is directed against a woman or a girl because she is a woman or a girl or that affects women or girls disproportionately , including all acts of such violence that result in , or are likely to result in , physical , sexual , psychological or economic harm or suffering , including threats of such acts , coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty , whether occurring in public or in private life; ### “violence against women” is understood as a violation of human rights and a form of discrimination of women and shall mean all acts of gender-based violence , that are directed against a woman or a girl because she is a woman or a girl or that affects women or girls disproportionately , including all acts of such violence that result in , or are likely to result in , physical , sexual , psychological or economic harm or suffering , including threats of such acts , coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty , whether occurring in public or in private life;


### “violence against women” means gender-based violence , that is directed against a woman or a girl because she is a woman or a girl or that affects women or girls disproportionately , including all acts of such violence that result in , or are likely to result in , physical , sexual , psychological or economic harm or suffering , including threats of such acts , coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty , whether occurring in public or in private life; ### “violence against women” means all acts of gender-based violence , that is directed against a woman or a girl because she is a woman or a girl or that affects women or girls disproportionately , including all acts of such violence that result in , or are likely to result in physical , sexual , psychological or economic harm or suffering , including threats of such acts , coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty , whether occurring in public or in private life;


### “domestic violence” means all acts of violence that result in , or are likely to result in , physical , sexual , psychological or economic harm or suffering , that occur within the family or domestic unit , irrespective of biological or legal family ties , or between former or current spouses or partners , whether or not the offender shares or has shared a residence with the victim; ### “domestic violence” , which affects women disproportionately , means all acts or threats of acts that result in , or are likely to result in , physical , sexual , psychological or economic harm or suffering , that occur within the family or domestic unit , irrespective of biological or legal family ties , or between former or current spouses or partners , whether or not the offender shares or has shared a residence with the victim;


### “victim” means any person , regardless of sex or gender , unless specified otherwise , who has suffered harm , which was directly caused by acts of violence covered under this directive , including child witnesses of such violence; ### “victim” means any person , regardless of sex or gender , unless specified otherwise , who has suffered harm , which was directly caused by acts of violence covered under this directive , including child witnesses of such violence. a person should be considered to be a victim regardless of whether an offender is identified , apprehended , prosecuted or convicted and regardless of the familial relationship between them. it is possible that other persons are also harmed as a result of the crime. in particular , family members of a person whose death has been directly caused by a criminal offence could be harmed as a result of the crime. those persons , who are indirect victims of the crime , should therefore also benefit from protection.


### “sexual harassment at work” means any form of unwanted verbal , non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature , where it occurs in the course of , linked with , or arising in matters of employment , occupation and self-employment , with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of the victim , in particular when creating an intimidating , hostile , degrading , humiliating or offensive environment; ### “sexual harassment at work” means any form of unwanted verbal , non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature , where it occurs in the course of , linked with , or arising in matters of employment , occupation and self-employment , including in the informal sector and regardless of the residence status of the worker concerned , with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of the victim , in particular when creating an intimidating , hostile , degrading , humiliating or offensive environment;


### “sexual harassment at work” means any form of unwanted verbal , non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature , where it occurs in the course of , linked with , or arising in matters of employment , occupation and self-employment , with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of the victim , in particular when creating an intimidating , hostile , degrading , humiliating or offensive environment; ### “sexual harassment at work” means any form of unwanted verbal , non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature , where it occurs in the course of , linked with , or arising in matters of employment , occupation and self-employment , including undocumented women in the situations of employment , informal and undocumented work , such as domestic and care work , with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of the victim , in particular when creating an intimidating , hostile , degrading , humiliating or offensive environment , or when a person’s rejection of , or submission to , such conduct is used explicitly or implicitly as a basis for job-related decisions.


### engaging with a woman in any non-consensual act of vaginal , anal or oral penetration of a sexual nature , with any bodily part or object; ### engaging with a woman in any non-consensual act of vaginal , anal or oral penetration of a sexual nature , with any bodily part or object; or engaging in any other non-consensual act of a sexual nature that is , in view of the gravity of the act , comparable to penetration. this includes intentionally and secretly ceasing to use any method of prophylaxis or reproductive control during a sexual act without the consent of the victim.


### 2. member states shall ensure that a non-consensual act is understood as an act which is performed without the woman’s consent given voluntarily or where the woman is unable to form a free will due to her physical or mental condition , thereby exploiting her incapacity to form a free will , such as in a state of unconsciousness , intoxication , sleep , illness , bodily injury or disability. ### 2. member states shall ensure that consent is understood to exist when it has been freely expressed through acts which , in view of the circumstances of the case , clearly express the will of the person. it shall be considered that it is a non-consensual act when the woman is unable to form a free will due to her physical or mental condition , thereby exploiting her incapacity to form a free will , such as in a state of fear , intimidation , unconsciousness , intoxication , chemical submission , sleep , illness , bodily injury , disability or in an otherwise particular vulnerable situation.


### 3. consent can be withdrawn at any moment during the act. the absence of consent cannot be refuted exclusively by the woman’s silence , verbal or physical non-resistance or past sexual conduct. ### 3. consent can be withdrawn at any moment during the act. the absence of consent cannot be refuted exclusively by the woman’s silence , verbal or physical non-resistance or past sexual conduct , her attire , or existing or past relationship with the offender. consent shall be assessed in the context of the surrounding circumstances. consent can not be bought in exchange of economic compensation.


### making material containing the personal data of another person , without that person’s consent , accessible to a multitude of end-users , by means of information and communication technologies , for the purpose of inciting those end-users to cause physical or significant psychological harm to the person. ### making material containing the personal data of another person , without that person’s consent , accessible to a multitude of end-users , by means of information and communication technologies , for the purpose of inciting those end-users to cause physical , economic or significant psychological harm to the person.


### member states shall ensure that the intentional conduct of inciting to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex or gender , by disseminating to the public material containing such incitement by means of information and communication technologies is punishable as a criminal offence. ### member states shall ensure that the intentional conduct of inciting to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex or gender , gender identity , gender expression , sexual orientation or sex characteristics , by disseminating to the public material containing such incitement by means of information and communication technologies is punishable as a criminal offence.


### member states shall ensure that the intentional conduct of inciting to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex or gender , by disseminating to the public material containing such incitement by means of information and communication technologies is punishable as a criminal offence. ### member states shall ensure that the conduct of inciting to violence or hatred directed against a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex or gender , by disseminating to the public material containing such incitement by means of information and communication technologies is punishable as a criminal offence.


### 4. member states shall ensure that the criminal offence referred to in article 6 is punishable by a maximum penalty of at least 5 years of imprisonment and at least 7 years of imprisonment if the offence was committed under aggravating circumstances referred to in article 13. ### 4. member states shall ensure that the criminal offences referred to in articles 6 and 6a are punishable by a maximum penalty of at least 5 years of imprisonment and at least 7 years of imprisonment if the offence was committed under aggravating circumstances referred to in article 13.


### the offence , or another criminal offence of violence against women or domestic violence , was committed repeatedly; ### the offence , or related offences , were committed repeatedly;


### the offence was committed against a person made vulnerable by particular circumstances , such as a situation of dependence or a state of physical , mental , intellectual or sensory disability , or living in institutions; ### the offence was committed against a person made vulnerable by particular circumstances , such as a situation of dependence or a state of physical , mental , intellectual or sensory disability , or living in institutions , or precarious working arrangements or residence status;


### the offence was committed against a person made vulnerable by particular circumstances , such as a situation of dependence or a state of physical , mental , intellectual or sensory disability , or living in institutions; ### the offence was committed against a person made vulnerable by particular circumstances , such as age , physical , mental , intellectual illness or disability , situation of dependence or residence status or in cases of victims of trafficking;


### the offence was committed in the presence of a child; ### deleted


### 3. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period for criminal offences referred to in article 6 of at least 10 years from the time when the offence was committed. ### 3. member states shall take the necessary measures to provide for a limitation period for criminal offences referred to in articles 6 and 6a of at least 10 years from the time when the offence was committed.


### 1. in addition to the rights of victims when making a complaint under article 5 of directive 2012/29/eu , member states shall ensure that victims can report criminal offences of violence against women or domestic violence to the competent authorities in an easy and accessible manner. this shall include the possibility of reporting criminal offences online or through other information and communication technologies , including the possibility to submit evidence , in particular concerning reporting of criminal offences of cyber violence. ### 1. in addition to the rights of victims when making a complaint under article 5 of directive 2012/29/eu , member states shall ensure that victims can report criminal offences of violence against women or domestic violence to the competent authorities in an easy and accessible manner. this shall include the possibility of reporting criminal offences online or through other information and communication technologies , including the possibility to submit evidence , in particular concerning reporting of criminal offences of cyber violence. they shall take the necessary measures to ensure an appropriate reception for victims and provide each competent authority with contact persons on violence , including at least one woman.


### 1. in addition to the rights of victims when making a complaint under article 5 of directive 2012/29/eu , member states shall ensure that victims can report criminal offences of violence against women or domestic violence to the competent authorities in an easy and accessible manner. this shall include the possibility of reporting criminal offences online or through other information and communication technologies , including the possibility to submit evidence , in particular concerning reporting of criminal offences of cyber violence. ### 1. in addition to the rights of victims when making a complaint under article 5 of directive 2012/29/eu , member states shall ensure that , after having received legal advice in a simple and accessible language , victims can report criminal offences of violence against women or domestic violence to the competent authorities in a confidential and secure manner , in a language that they understand and by receiving the necessary assistance. this shall include the possibility of reporting criminal offences online or through other information and communication technologies , including the possibility to submit evidence , in particular concerning reporting of criminal offences of cyber violence.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to encourage any person who knows about or suspects , in good faith , that offences of violence against women or domestic violence have occurred , or that further acts of violence are to be expected , to report this to the competent authorities. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to encourage any person who knows about or suspects , in good faith , that offences of violence against women or domestic violence have occurred , or that further acts of violence are to be expected , to report this to the competent authorities. member states shall guarantee that the woman-victim of violence is safely informed about these third-party reports in advance and that an adequate risk assessment , risk management and safety planning are implemented by competent authorities before active steps are taken against the perpetrator to ensure the safety of the woman and her children.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to encourage any person who knows about or suspects , in good faith , that offences of violence against women or domestic violence have occurred , or that further acts of violence are to be expected , to report this to the competent authorities. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to encourage , assist and protect any person who knows about or suspects , in good faith , that offences of violence against women or domestic violence have occurred , or that further acts of violence are to be expected , to report this to the competent authorities. member states shall ensure that the victims are timely informed about the third-party reports and that an adequate risk assessment , risk management and safety planning are implemented before adopting any measure against the perpetrator in order to ensure the safety of the victims.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to encourage any person who knows about or suspects , in good faith , that offences of violence against women or domestic violence have occurred , or that further acts of violence are to be expected , to report this to the competent authorities. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to encourage any person who knows about or suspects , in good faith , that offences of violence against women or domestic violence have occurred , or that further acts of violence are to be expected , to report this to the competent authorities. member states shall guarantee that the woman is informed about these third-party reports in advance and that an adequate risk assessment , risk management and safety planning are implemented before active steps are taken against the perpetrator to ensure the safety of the woman and her children.