### 2. ‘matter of public interest’ means any matter which affects the public to such an extent that the public may legitimately take an interest in it , in areas such as: ### 2. ‘matter of public interest’ means any matter which affects the public to such an extent that the public may legitimately take an interest in it , in areas such as , but not limited to:


### allegations of corruption , fraud or criminality; ### allegations of corruption , fraud , money laundering or criminality;


### activities aimed to fight disinformation; ### activities aimed to provide or facilitate public access to reliable information;


### 3. ‘abusive court proceedings against public participation’ mean court proceedings brought in relation to public participation that are fully or partially unfounded and have as their main purpose to prevent , restrict or penalize public participation. indications of such a purpose can be: ### 3. ‘abusive court proceedings against public participation’ mean court proceedings brought in relation to public participation that are unfounded and have as their main purpose to prevent , restrict or penalize public participation. indications of such a purpose can be:


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a court or tribunal seised of court proceedings against public participation may accept that non-governmental organisations safeguarding or promoting the rights of persons engaging in public participation may take part in those proceedings , either in support of the defendant or to provide information. ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a court or tribunal seised of court proceedings against public participation may accept that non-governmental organisations or others , including trade unions , safeguarding or promoting the rights of persons engaging in public participation may take part in those proceedings , either in support of the defendant or to provide information.


### member states shall provide the commission with all relevant information regarding the application of this directive by [5 years from the date of transposition]. on the basis of the information provided , the commission shall by [6 years from the date of transposition] at the latest , submit to the european parliament and the council a report on the application of this directive. the report shall provide an assessment of the evolution of abusive court proceedings against public participation and the impact of this directive in the member states. if necessary , the report shall be accompanied by proposals to amend this directive. ### member states shall provide the commission with all relevant information regarding the application of this directive by [3 years from the date of transposition]. on the basis of the information provided , the commission shall by [4 years from the date of transposition] at the latest , submit to the european parliament and the council a report on the application of this directive. the report shall provide an assessment of the evolution of abusive court proceedings against public participation and the impact of this directive in the member states. if necessary , the report shall be accompanied by proposals to amend this directive.


### (6) investigative journalists in particular play a key role in combating organised crime , corruption and extremism. their work carries particularly high risks and they are experiencing a growing number of attacks and harassment. a robust system of safeguards is needed to enable them to fulfil their crucial role as watchdogs on matters of legitimate public interest. ### (6) investigative journalists in particular play a key role in informing the public on a wide range of issues , including , inter alia , crime , corruption , corporate malpractice , and revolving doors between politics and the private sector. their work carries particularly high risks and they are experiencing a growing number of attacks and harassment. a robust system of safeguards is needed to enable them to fulfil their crucial role as watchdogs and reporters of matters of legitimate public interest.


### (24) in some abusive court proceedings against public participation , claimants deliberately withdraw or amend claims or pleadings to avoid awarding costs to the successful party. this legal strategy may deprive the court or tribunal of the power to acknowledge the abusiveness of the court proceeding , leaving the defendant with no chance to be reimbursed of procedural costs. such withdrawals or amendments should therefore not affect the possibility for the courts seised to impose remedies against abusive court proceedings. ### (24) in some abusive court proceedings against public participation , claimants deliberately withdraw or amend claims or pleadings to avoid awarding costs to the successful party. this legal strategy may deprive the court or tribunal of the power to acknowledge the abusiveness of the court proceeding , leaving the defendant with no chance to be reimbursed of procedural costs. such withdrawals or amendments should therefore not affect the possibility for the courts seised to impose remedies against abusive court proceedings if there are grounds to do so based on the facts of the case.


### (32) the main objective of giving courts or tribunals the possibility to impose penalties is to deter potential claimants from initiating abusive court proceedings against public participation. such penalties should be proportionate to the elements of abuse identified. when establishing amounts for penalties , courts should take into account the potential for a harmful or chilling effect of the proceedings on public participation , including as related to the nature of the claim , whether the claimant has initiated multiple or concerted proceedings in similar matters and the existence of attempts to intimidate , harass or threat the defendant. ### (32) the main objective of giving courts or tribunals the possibility to impose penalties is to deter potential claimants from initiating abusive court proceedings against public participation. such penalties should be proportionate to the elements of abuse identified. when establishing amounts for penalties , courts should take into account the imbalance of power between the parties , the potential for a harmful or chilling effect of the proceedings on public participation , including as related to the nature of the claim , whether the claimant has initiated multiple or concerted proceedings in similar matters and the existence of attempts to intimidate , harass or threat the defendant.


### g. whereas sport fulfils important societal functions , inter alia by promoting social inclusion , integration and cohesion and by improving physical; ### g. whereas sport fulfils important societal functions , inter alia by promoting social inclusion , mutual respect and understanding , integration and cohesion and by improving physical;


### 2. underlines that labour-intensive sectors , such as wholesale and retail , accommodation , tourism and food services , employing low-paid and low-skilled young workers have been most dramatically affected; believes that , as a result , it is likely that youth unemployment rises substantially in both the short and long term , as with the 2008 economic crisis; ### 2. underlines that labour-intensive sectors , such as wholesale and retail , accommodation , tourism , cultural and creative sectors and food services , employing low-paid and low-skilled young workers have been most dramatically affected; believes that , as a result , it is likely that youth unemployment rises substantially in both the short and long term , as with the 2008 economic crisis;


### 3. urges the commission and the member states to take all necessary measures to counter the disastrous effects on youth employment , including through macroeconomic (fiscal and monetary) policies that direct public expenditure towards providing hiring subsidies or youth guarantees , as well as investment in economic sectors with the potential to absorb young jobseekers; ### 3. urges the commission and the member states to take all necessary measures to counter the disastrous effects on youth employment , including through macroeconomic (fiscal and monetary) policies that direct public expenditure towards providing hiring subsidies or youth guarantees , as well as investment in economic sectors with the potential to absorb young jobseekers safeguarding at the same time quality jobs and descent working and remuneration conditions;


### 6. urges member states to increase investment in digital solutions for practical skills development and improve access to those solutions; stresses the need to develop competences among teachers , trainers , headteachers and managers to improve the delivery of online , distance and blended learning with a particular focus on skills development programmes; ### 6. urges member states to increase investment in digital solutions for practical skills development and improve access for all to those solutions; stresses the need to develop competences among teachers , trainers , headteachers and managers to improve the delivery of online , distance and blended learning with a particular focus on skills development programmes;


### 8. calls for a rights-based approach in the various policies rooted in the principles of non-discrimination and equality in order to tackle the multiple forms of discrimination suffered by young people during the covid-19 crisis , and to protect vulnerable groups , such as homeless young people and young migrants and refugees; ### 8. calls for a rights-based approach in the various policies rooted in the principles of non-discrimination and equality in order to tackle the multiple forms of discrimination suffered by young people during the covid-19 crisis , and to protect vulnerable groups , such as homeless young people , young migrants and refugees and lgtbiq+ youth;


### 14. calls for a structured and systematic exchange of best practices between member states in dealing with the effects of the crisis on sports; ### 14. calls for a structured and systematic exchange of best practices between member states in dealing with the effects of the crisis on sports; calls for investing in research and innovation for the development of new ways of making sports , even under hygiene protocol restrictions and other crises situations that would require social and physical distancing;


### 1. welcomes the eu’s global response to the covid-19 pandemic , which demonstrates its ambition to lead and show solidarity with all partner countries; points out , however , that current funds are essentially reallocated from other budget lines and that the challenge of aid front-loading has to be tackled; calls , therefore , for substantial new funds to be mobilised to assist developing countries worldwide in fighting the direct and indirect consequences of the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that making safe vaccines available globally in a fast and affordable manner must be one of the first steps; ### 1. welcomes the eu’s global response to the covid-19 pandemic , which demonstrates its ambition to lead and show solidarity with all partner countries; points out , however , that current funds are essentially reallocated from other budget lines and that the challenge of aid front-loading has to be tackled; calls , therefore , for substantial new funds to be mobilised to assist developing countries worldwide in fighting the direct and indirect consequences of the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that making safe vaccines available globally in a fast and affordable manner must be one of the first steps; therefore calls on the eu to support the wto initiative of india and south africa for a temporary waiver on intellectual property rights for covid-19 vaccines and treatments and calls on the pharmaceutical companies to share their knowledge and data through the world health organization covid-19 technology access pool (c-tap);


### 8. calls for the revision of proposed or existing strategies with the aim of further strengthening health systems in partner countries , in particular as regards preparedness for pandemics and the organisation and management of health systems , including the provision of universal healthcare , health monitoring and information , training of medical staff , diagnostic capacity and medicine supply; ### 8. calls for the revision of proposed or existing strategies with the aim of further strengthening health systems in partner countries , in particular as regards preparedness for pandemics and the organisation and management of health systems , including the provision of universal and public healthcare , health monitoring and information , training of medical staff , diagnostic capacity and medicine supply;


### 5. emphasises the need to support the actions of the fao and the wfp aimed at mitigating hunger and loss of livelihood and building up resilient food systems , such as those to set up a global data facility for the provision of swift information on humanitarian needs , to provide food production assistance and access to food , to organise cash transfers and in-kind food distribution , to stabilise food systems , and to ensure the functioning of local food markets , value chains and systems while focusing on smallholder farmers by implementing sanitary measures in order to prevent the transmission of covid-19; ### 5. emphasises the need to support a coordinated international response , the actions of fao , wfp and local and international ngo's aimed at mitigating hunger and loss of livelihood and building up resilient food systems , such as those to set up a global data facility for the provision of swift information on humanitarian needs , to provide food production assistance and access to food , to organise cash transfers and in-kind food distribution , to stabilise food systems , and to ensure the functioning of local food markets , value chains and systems while focusing on smallholder farmers by implementing sanitary measures in order to prevent the transmission of covid-19;


### refugees ### refugees and displaced populations


### 7. urges the commission to address the specific needs of refugees , upholding the guiding principle of public health networks of leaving no-one behind and refraining from blocking front-line humanitarian workers from having direct contact with the migrants and refugees they serve; stresses the absolute need for equal access to covid-19 treatment and other health services and safety net programmes for all affected people , regardless of nationality , migrant/refugee status , origin , sex , gender identity or any other characteristic; ### 7. urges the commission to address the specific needs of displaced populations and refugees , upholding the guiding principle of public health networks of leaving no-one behind and refraining from blocking front-line humanitarian workers from having direct contact with the migrants and refugees they serve; stresses the absolute need to factor migrants and refugees' vulnerability into any national plan to respond to covid-19 and for equal access to covid-19 treatment and other health services and safety net programmes for all affected people , regardless of nationality , migrant/refugee status , origin , sex , gender identity or any other characteristic;


### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic as the majority of frontline workers are women (healthcare workers and childcare workers , for example) , as women are more likely than men to be in temporary , part-time or precarious employment , and as women carry out most unpaid work at home; whereas the pandemic has highlighted that family-friendly policies are a must; ### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic as the majority of frontline workers are women (healthcare workers and childcare workers , for example) , as women are more likely than men to be in temporary , part-time or precarious employment , and as women carry out most unpaid work at home; whereas the pandemic has highlighted that there is a need for policies that takes account the diversity of families and the unequal distribution of domestic work and care responsibilities;


### d. whereas digital education and skills are key to adjusting to the digital transition of europe’s economy and society; whereas women are underrepresented in ict professions; ### d. whereas digital education and skills are key to adjusting to the digital transition of europe’s economy and society; whereas women are underrepresented in ict professions; whereas the potential for just transition also rely in the new green jobs in sectors that often require high digital and ict skills; whereas these sectors are often male-dominated; whereas when entering these sectors women face discrimination due to gender stereotypes and gender-related career expectations; whereas the proportion of green jobs held by women must be increased; whereas the obstacles for women’s access to green jobs can be tackled by elimination of labour market discrimination;


### 1. considers that in view of the rising demand for stem practitioners and the importance of stem-related careers for the future of the european economy , increasing the share of women in the stem sector is critical to building a more sustainable and inclusive economy and society through scientific , digital and technological innovation; ### 1. considers that in view of a considerable gender pay gap in the eu , the fact that women are more likely to have low-waged , part-time , and otherwise precarious jobs , and the rising demand for stem practitioners , as well as their importance for the future of the european economy , increasing the share of women in the stem sector is critical to fulfilling women’s rights , and to building a more sustainable and inclusive society and economy;


### 2. reiterates that the main goal should be to remove all barriers restricting women’s interests , preferences and choices , without compromising their liberty in making decisions; encourages the member states to promote the participation of women in stem studies and careers in their relevant national or regional gender action plans or strategies; considers that these action plans or strategies should aim to increase gender equality by focusing on education and qualifications , a better work-life balance , equal opportunities , non-discrimination in the labour market , raising awareness of gender bias across all relevant sectors , and increasing the visibility of female role models , among other things; ### 2. reiterates that the main goal should be to remove all sociocultural , psychological and pedagogical barriers restricting women’s interests , preferences and choices , such as gender stereotypes and gender discrimination , including an overlap of biological with social factors and the overlap of optimal childbearing years with the most productive years in a women's career path , without compromising their liberty in making decisions; highlights that individual choices are made within a wider socio-cultural frame , which means that the decisions of individual women cannot be examined in isolation , independent of sociocultural contexts; encourages the member states to promote the participation of women in stem studies and careers in their relevant national or regional gender action plans or strategies by delivering adequate incentives; considers that these action plans or strategies should aim to increase gender equality by focusing on education and qualifications , a better work-life balance , equal opportunities , ensuring healthy and safe working and studying environments for women , non-discrimination in the labour market , raising awareness of gender bias across all relevant sectors , establishing mandatory pay transparency policies , implementing zero tolerance for sexual harassment and increasing the visibility of female role models , among other things;


### 3. recognises that gender stereotyping , cultural discouragement and a lack of awareness and of promotion of female role models hinders and negatively affects girls’ and women’s opportunities in stem studies , in related careers and digital entrepreneurship , and can lead to discrimination and fewer opportunities for women in the labour market; ### 3. recognises that gender stereotyping and prejudices , conscious and unconscious bias , systemic sexual harassment , cultural discouragement , lack of work–life balance options and a lack of awareness and of promotion of female role models hinders and negatively affects girls’ and women’s opportunities in stem studies , in related careers and digital entrepreneurship , and can lead to discrimination and fewer and more precarious opportunities for women in the labour market;


### 4. reaffirms the importance of integrating the awareness of gender bias across all relevant sectors , including in the initial and continuous training of teachers; highlights the need to address structural barriers , such as working conditions and work culture , which hinder girls and women from entering a predominantly male-dominated field , and the need to increase the visibility of hitherto undervalued role models in order to inspire women and girls; ### 4. reaffirms the importance of integrating the awareness of gender bias across all sectors , including in the initial and continuous training of teachers; highlights the need to address structural barriers , such as precarious working conditions and a hostile work culture for women , which hinder girls and women from entering a predominantly male-dominated field , and the need to increase the visibility of hitherto undervalued role models in order to inspire women and girls; calls on the commission to introduce and support sensitisation campaigns and programmes and initiatives to reduce these barriers , both in the academic world and in society in general; stresses that gender equality measures such as the removal of gender stereotypes in education , awareness raising and the promotion of stem subjects to girls and women , and career guidance to encourage girls to consider studying in fields dominated by men and boys would lead to a higher number of women graduating from stem subjects;


### 6. welcomes the digital education action plan 2021-2027 and its action to ‘encourage women’s participation in stem’ , and hopes that it will help to develop more attractive and creative ways to encourage girls to pursue stem studies , as well as to boost women’s self-confidence in their digital skills; ### 6. welcomes the digital education action plan 2021-2027 and its action to ‘encourage women’s participation in stem’ , and hopes that it will help to develop more attractive and creative ways to encourage girls to pursue stem studies , as well as to boost women’s self-confidence in their digital skills; ) highlights that girls who assimilate gender stereotypes have lower levels of self-efficacy and confidence in their ability than boys , as well as that self-efficacy affects both stem education outcomes and aspirations for stem careers to a considerable extent; stresses that girls appear to lose interest in stem subjects with age , suggesting that early interventions are needed to sustain girls’ interest in these fields;


### 7. recognises the role of school and teachers in eliminating the gender gap in stem education , and highlights the role of education in promoting the presence of girls in stem-related courses and in establishing benchmarks to monitor female recruitment and retention; ### 7. recognises the vital role of school and teachers in eliminating the gender gap in stem education , and highlights the role of education in promoting the presence of girls in stem-related courses and in establishing benchmarks to monitor female recruitment and retention; calls for strengthening stem curricula and instructional materials to better promote equal participation in stem; highlights the need to strengthen the capacity of teachers and student counsellors to encourage girls to pursue careers in stem , as increased awareness of stereotypes and gender disparities in stem allows educators and career counsellors to understand the barriers faced by their students , ensure equal participation in stem classes and promote stem careers to female students;


### a. whereas gender equality is a basic precondition for the full enjoyment of human rights by women and girls , and is essential for their empowerment and the achievement of a sustainable and inclusive society; whereas the insufficient use of human capital associated with gender inequalities reduces the potential advantages for businesses in the fields of research and innovation , and for overall economic development , as well as having harmful social consequences; ### a. whereas gender equality is a fundamental value and a key objective of the eu , as well as a basic precondition for the full enjoyment of human rights by women and girls , and is essential for their empowerment , the development of their full potential and the achievement of a sustainable and inclusive society; whereas the insufficient use of human capital associated with gender discrimination , stereotypes and inequalities reduces the potential advantages for the public sector and businesses in the fields of research and innovation , and for overall economic development , as well as having harmful social consequences; whereas eliminating the old patterns of labour segregation will promote gender equality;


### b. whereas the eu is facing an unparalleled shortage of women in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) careers and education , particularly considering that women make up 52 % of the european population , yet only account for 2 out of 5 scientists and engineers6 ; whereas although there has been a positive trend in the involvement and interest of girls in stem education , the percentages remain insufficient; whereas attitudes towards stem do not differ between boys and girls through primary education , and in many cases girls often outperform boys in stem and ict-related tasks7 ; whereas , however , girls fear that they will be less successful than boys in stem-related careers; ### b. whereas the eu is facing an unparalleled shortage of women in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) careers and education , particularly considering that women make up 52 % of the european population and 57 ,7% of tertiary graduates in the eu5a , yet only account for 2 out of 5 scientists and engineers6 ; whereas although there has been a positive trend in the involvement and interest of girls in stem education , the percentages remain insufficient , with women and girls still particularly underrepresented; whereas stark levels of gender segregation among stem students and graduates lay the ground for future gender segregation in stem-related careers; whereas attitudes towards stem do not differ between boys and girls through primary education , and in many cases girls often outperform boys in stem and ict-related tasks7 ; whereas gender differences in stem subjects in higher education are not justified by academic performance , as girls and boys show similar levels of achievement in science and maths in secondary level education; whereas , however , girls fear that they will be less successful than boys in stem-related careers; whereas social norms and gendered expectations regarding career choices , often reinforced through educational content and curricula , are the key drivers of gender segregation in higher education; whereas it is particularly difficult for women from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to enter the stem sector;


### c. whereas women who major in stem fields are less likely than their male counterparts to enter stem occupations or remain in them as a result of the dominant stereotypes or a negative work environment; whereas closing the gender gap in stem careers would contribute to an increase in eu gdp per capita by 2.2 to 3.0 % in 20508 ; whereas closing the gender gap in stem careers would have a positive impact in reducing the gender pay gap and the gender pension gap; ### c. whereas women who major in stem fields are less likely than their male counterparts to enter stem occupations or remain in them as a result of the dominant stereotypes and prejudices , conscious and unconscious bias , gender discrimination , systemic sexual harassment and negative work environment; whereas high incidences of sexual harassment have been reported in stem education sites , including schools , universities and workplaces , which further excludes women from the sector; whereas reducing the gender gap in stem education areas could reduce the skills gap , increase employment and productivity of women and reduce occupational segregation , which ultimately would foster economic growth through both higher productivity and increased labour; whereas compared with the labour market and education policies , gender equality policies have a strong impact on gdp; whereas closing the gender gap in stem careers would contribute to an increase in eu gdp per capita by 2.2 to 3.0 % in 20508 ; whereas closing the gender gap in stem careers would constitute a step towards gender equality and the fulfilment of women’s and girls’ human rights , and would have a positive impact in reducing the gender pay gap and the gender pension gap;


### d. whereas the low numbers of women who work in innovative technologies , such as artificial intelligence (ai) , can negatively affect the design , development and implementation of these technologies , causing the replication of existing discriminatory practices and stereotypes , and the development of ‘gender-biased algorithms’; ### d. whereas the gender gap among software developers and engineers working in innovative technologies , such as artificial intelligence (ai) is a matter of concern , as it can negatively affect the design , development and implementation of these technologies , causing the replication of existing discriminatory practices and stereotypes , and the development of ‘gender-biased algorithms’; whereas addressing these biases requires greater vigilance , technical solutions and the development of clear requirements of ethics , accountability and transparency; whereas incomplete and inaccurate data sets , the lack of gender disaggregated data and incorrect algorithms , can distort the processing and reasoning of ai systems and jeopardise the achievement of gender equality in society;


### 5. calls on the member states to combat gendered labour market segmentation in stem careers by investing in formal , informal and non-formal education , lifelong learning and vocational training for women to ensure their access to high-quality employment and opportunities to re- and up-skill for future labour market demand; calls , in particular , for greater promotion of entrepreneurship , stem subjects and digital education for girls from an early age , in order to combat existing educational stereotypes and ensure more women enter developing and well-paid sectors; ### 5. calls on the member states to combat gendered labour market segmentation in stem careers by investing in formal , informal and non-formal education , lifelong learning and vocational training for women to ensure their access to high-quality employment and opportunities to re- and up-skill for future labour market demand; calls , in particular , for greater promotion of entrepreneurship , stem subjects and digital education for girls from an early age , in order to combat existing educational stereotypes and ensure more women enter developing and well-paid sectors; calls for improved stem facilities and equal access to stem facilities; calls for scholarships directed to girls and women who wish to pursue a career in stem sector , particularly for women and girls in situation of poverty , migrant women and girls , and single mothers;


### 8. highlights that male teachers and other male staff dominate stem-related studies in schools and , later on , in universities and workplaces , leading to an absence of female role models and limited guidance and mentoring opportunities; encourages gender mainstreaming in primary , secondary and tertiary education , and urges the committees and institutions involved in recruitment to promote gender balance to avoid the ‘outsider effect’; ### 8. highlights that male teachers and other male staff dominate stem-related studies in schools and , later on , in universities and workplaces , leading to an absence of female role models and limited guidance and mentoring opportunities; encourages gender mainstreaming in primary , secondary and tertiary education , and urges the committees and institutions involved in recruitment to promote gender balance to avoid the ‘outsider effect’; ; highlights that girls do better in introductory mathematics and science courses and are more likely to follow stem careers when taught by female teachers , as female teachers can positively influence girls’ education in stem by dispelling socio-cultural prejudices , and by acting as role models for girls;


### 9. highlights the number of cases of sexual harassment suffered by female stem students during tertiary education , and calls on the member states and educational institutions to agree on strict codes of conduct and protocols , and to report all cases of sexual harassment to the relevant authorities; ### 9. highlights the alarming number of cases of sexual harassment suffered by female stem students during tertiary education , and calls on the member states and educational institutions to implement zero tolerance policies for sexual harassment , to agree on strict codes of conduct and protocols , to create safe and private channels for women and girls to report , and to report all cases of sexual harassment to the relevant authorities; stresses that this widespread culture of sexual harassment drives women away from science careers and perpetuates discrimination and gender gap in stem sector; calls on the commission , the member states and educational institutions to adopt preventive measures and adequate sanctions for perpetrators of sexual harassment to address the occurrences of sexual harassment at stem educational sites and schools;


### 10. regrets the fact that women face disproportionately more obstacles in their careers than men do , owing to the lack of a proper work-life balance and an increase in unpaid care work in most households; urges public and private institutions to establish adequate measures to guarantee better maternity and paternity leaves , flexible working hours , on-site childcare facilities or to promote telework; urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and calls on the commission to monitor it effectively; calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the causes and factors that lead to a high drop-out rate of women from stem careers , and to develop mechanisms and programmes to integrate women and girls into education , training and employment initiatives; ### 10. regrets the fact that women face disproportionately more obstacles in their careers than men do , owing to the lack of a proper work-life balance and an increase in unpaid care work in most households; urges public and private institutions to establish adequate measures to guarantee zero tolerance policies for sexual harassment , better maternity and paternity leaves , flexible working hours , on-site childcare facilities or to promote telework; urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and calls on the commission to monitor it effectively; calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the causes and factors that lead to a high drop-out rate of women from stem careers , and to develop mechanisms and programmes to integrate women and girls into education , training and employment initiatives;


### 11. regrets the fact that women are under-represented in leadership positions in stem careers , and highlights the urgent need to promote equality between men and women at all levels of decision-making in business and management; underlines that gender diversity in boards and decision-making positions improves firms’ performance as the result of the broader spectrum of knowledge , attitudes and experience; urges the council and the member states to adopt the women in boards directive and establish targets for gender balance in decision-making bodies; ### 11. considers it to be of the utmost relevance to have more women role models and to increase the number of women in leadership positions in the stem sector; stresses that the declining percentage of females in higher positions has an adverse effect on female recruitment , which decreases further the odds of females being appointed to higher positions; regrets the fact that women are under-represented in leadership positions in stem careers , and highlights the urgent need to promote equality between men and women at all levels of decision-making in business and management; underlines that gender diversity in boards and decision-making positions improves firms’ performance as the result of the broader spectrum of knowledge , attitudes and experience; urges the council and the member states to adopt the women in boards directive and establish targets for gender balance in decision-making bodies;


### 15. highlights that one of ai’s most critical weaknesses relates to certain types of biases such as gender , race or sexual orientation as a result of humans’ inherent biases; encourages the relevant actors to take action and promote a greater role for women in the design , development and implementation of machine learning , natural language processing and ai; ### 15. stresses that the quality of the data sets used is paramount to the performance of ai technologies; highlights that one of ai’s most critical weaknesses relates to certain types of biases such as gender , race or sexual orientation as a result of humans’ inherent biases; is concerned about the risks of biases and discrimination in the development , deployment and use of ai technologies , especially in high risk sectors; highlights that biases inherent to underlying datasets are inclined to gradually increase and thereby perpetuate and escalate existing socially constructed discrimination against women; recalls that algorithms and ai should be "ethical by design" , with no built-in bias , in a way that guarantees the utmost protection of fundamental rights; encourages the relevant actors to take action and promote a greater role for women in the design , development and implementation of machine learning , natural language processing and ai; calls on the commission and the member states to take any possible measure to avoid such biases and to ensure the full protection of fundamental rights; stresses that those data sets should be auditable by national supervisory authorities whenever called upon to ensure their conformity with clear quality standards; stresses that human oversight infrastructure must be developed before the implementation of ai technologies in high risk sectors , especially in health and include gender equality experts.


### 16. recognises that ai , if it is free of underlying biases , can be a powerful tool to overcome gender inequalities and stereotypes through the development of unbiased algorithms that contribute to overall fairness and well-being; ### 16. recognises that ai , if it is free of underlying biases , can be a powerful tool to overcome gender inequalities and stereotypes through the development of unbiased , "ethical by design" algorithms that contribute to overall fairness and well-being;


### 1. recalls the particularly close historical ties binding the european union (eu) and africa , and the eu’s major contribution both in terms of development aid1 and in the smooth functioning of the african union (au)2 ; ### 1. notes the eu’s important contribution in terms of development aid1; regrets that this contribution is often instrumentalised by the eu for its own interests on finance , geo-politics or migration policies; recalls that the new partnership should support a better proportionality and equality in terms of representation of both sides in global governance bodies;


### 1. notes the communication of 9 march 2020 entitled ‘towards a comprehensive strategy with africa’; ### 1. notes the communication of 9 march 2020 entitled ‘towards a comprehensive strategy with africa’; reiterates that eradication of poverty , human development and the achievement of sdgs must remain the core of eu-africa relations. calls on the commission to review its current version of the strategy to addressing the needs of the african regions also in the wake of the current covid-19 health and economic crisis; believes that priority should be given to the fight against poverty , in addressing social exclusion and inequality , promote gender equality , climate change mitigation and adaptation , fight against hunger and food sovereignty;


### 2. calls for the strengthening of efforts to combat corruption – constituting as it does a major obstacle to effective development , preventing africa’s peoples from fully benefiting from the effects of joint eu-au policies – to be taken into account in the comprehensive strategy with africa; ### 2. calls for the strengthening of efforts to combat corruption both in the eu and africa – constituting as it does a major obstacle to development - to be taken into account in the comprehensive strategy with africa; calls for the development of monitoring mechanisms as well as full transparency and accountability of the eu funding;


### 2. calls for the development of a genuine partnership between equals , and urges both sides to move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; emphasises the importance of liaising with our african partners and of defining clearly the roadmap for the partnership and the responsibilities of each side; ### 2. calls for the development of a genuine partnership between equals , and urges both sides to move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; emphasises the importance of liaising with our african partners and of defining clearly the roadmap for the partnership and the responsibilities of each side; believes that a new and renewed eu partnership with africa must fully recognize and take into account the european historical responsibilities in the colonial exploitation of the african continent and in the crimes of slavery;


### 3. considers that the issue of migration must be prioritised in a context in which more than half of all asylum applications in the eu are rejected in a final court decision3 ; takes the view , therefore , that we must focus on making returns more effective by signing readmission agreements and issuing consular laissez-passers; ### 3. calls for the eu to put the human rights of refugees and migrants at the heart of its partnership on migration with africa , ensuring the strategy is grounded in the principles of solidarity , shared responsibility and respect for international law; emphasises that the eu and member states should not apply conditionality on development aid against the african states compliance with returns and readmissions , migration management and border control;


### 4. supports the digitisation and modernisation of public administration in african countries , in particular with a view to developing reliable civil registration agencies and promoting data exchange so as to combat terrorism and organised crime; ### 4. highlights the boost of digitisation projects and modernisation of public administration in african countries by the eu and its member states , in particular with a view to developing civil registration agencies; underlines the risks of misuse of these systems by governments prosecuting oppositors or human rights defenders; insists that this data shall not be transferred to third countries , including the eu and its member states beyond any international agreement;


### 6. calls for the security and interests of the european continent and its citizens to be taken into account. ### 6. calls for the human security of the african and european continents and their citizens to be taken into account; points out the need to prioritise both parties’ public health systems to guarantee universal access to health services , including research and development of global health.


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership;


### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent’s development4 , and thus to contribute to stopping the arrival of unaccompanied minors in europe and to cooperate in readmitting those eligible for return; ### 5. hopes for africa’s sustainable development; calls , therefore , on the eu and its member states to work in this direction based on african countries own development goals; recalls that specific actions should be taken to protect migrants from death , disappearance , family separation , and violations of their rights including the principle of non-refoulement and the best interest of the child;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth , social and environmental justice at the heart of the partnership;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. recalls that health is a necessary condition for human development; the right to health is a fundamental part of our human rights; stresses the need to build a real partnership for health , which integrates nutrition , water , sanitation and hygiene , contributes to the strengthening of health systems and supports the achievement of the universal health coverage; stresses the need for the eu to support african countries to invest in public services such as public and free health and education systems , and in access to social protection;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; stresses the need to promote and reinforce public and free education systems;


### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; ### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; recalls that according to recent studies , there is very weak evidence of the benefits of blending finance and of the efsd in supporting development , especially in less developed countries.


### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; ### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; recalls that there are developmental differences between african countries which must be taken into account in order not to increase inequalities;


### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; ### 23. points out that private investment could be a partner for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector . reiterates that oda should be public and not be used to support private business. reaffirms that any private intervention and investment must respect human and social rights and environmental and labour international conventions;


### 31. stresses the importance of promoting agroecology in both national policies and international forums , and of increasing the sustainable productivity of the agricultural sector and its resilience to climate change; ### 31. stresses the importance of promoting agroecology in both national policies and international forums , in order to ensure food and nutritional security for all and of increasing the sustainable productivity of the agricultural sector and its resilience to climate change;


### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation; ### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation; recalls that the development of local production , distribution networks ensure local consumption , short food supply chains and increase environmental resilience;


### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as tolerance , solidarity , cooperation , and civic engagement; ### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as tolerance , solidarity , cooperation , and civic engagement and can be considered as a cultural and social need;


### 3. considers that tackling online piracy of sport events that are broadcast “live” and which economic value lies in the “live” broadcast is the main challenge that sport events’ organisers face; ### 3. considers that tackling online piracy of sport events that are broadcast “live” and which economic value lies in the “live” broadcast is a major challenge for sport events’ organisers , which the european union can help to resolve if the organisers make the necessary commitments to build a stable european sports ecosystem in line with social objectives;


### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events constitute the primary source of income for professional sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; notes that such income is vital for the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly on revenue from sports broadcasting rights; ### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events constitute the primary source of income for professional sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; notes that a part such income should be directed towards the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly on revenue from sports broadcasting rights; calls on the commission and member states to promote such a redistribution to the entire union;


### 16. considers that member states and stakeholders should continue promoting among consumers a responsible online consumption of sports content; ### 16. considers that member states and stakeholders should continue promoting among consumers a responsible and affordable online consumption of sports content;


### a. whereas the development of the digital environment has made it easier for all fans to access sport events on all kinds of devices and has boosted the development of new online business models; whereas , at the same time , it has facilitated illegal online transmission of sport broadcasts within and outside the union; ### a. whereas the development of the digital environment has made it easier for all fans to access sport events on all kinds of devices and has boosted the development of new online business models; whereas a relationship of interdependence has developed between professional sports beyond major international sporting events and the digital environment , particularly as regards television rights; whereas the method of allocating television rights is based on auctions and helps to create a situation of inflation with extremely high break-even points; whereas this system and the break-even points it generates place the consumer in a situation of very high tariffs and fragmented supply that many europeans are unwilling to accept or unable to afford; whereas , in this context , there is an increase in the illegal online transmission of sport broadcasts within and outside the union;


### d. whereas action should focus on the root cause of illegal content streams , namely illegal website enablers and not on individuals who unwillingly and unknowingly are involved in illegal streaming; ### d. whereas action on illegal content streams should target illegal website enablers and not individuals who unwillingly and unknowingly are involved in illegal streaming;


### f. whereas sport events as such are not the subject matter of copyright protection under union law , but the audiovisual recording and transmission of it is; whereas there is no harmonised protection in union law for sport events’ organisers; whereas , however , specific protection for sport events’ organisers is provided in the legislation of some member states; ### f. whereas sport events as such are not the subject matter of copyright protection under union law , but the audiovisual recording and transmission of it is; whereas a sporting event cannot claim the same level of protection as a cultural work or product; whereas there is no harmonised protection in union law for sport events’ organisers; whereas , however , specific protection for sport events’ organisers is provided in the legislation of some member states;


### 1. requests that the commission submit without undue delay a proposal for legislative acts , following the recommendations set out in the annex hereto; ### 1. calls on the commission to take seriously the economic and social need to overhaul the model linking sport and the digital environment; calls on the commission to submit without undue delay a report drawing clear conclusions backed with ambitious proposals for legislative acts , following the recommendations set out in the annex hereto;


### - ensure that the measures to be taken by intermediaries are effective , justified , proportionate , adequate , taking into account the seriousness and the scale of the infringement; make sure , for example , that the blocking of access to , or removal of , illegal content does not require the blocking of an entire platform containing services that are legal , which would be disproportionate , unless the proportion of illegal services on a specific server demonstrates that the availability of legal services is only incidental; ### - ensure that the measures to be taken by intermediaries are effective , justified , proportionate , adequate , taking into account the seriousness and the scale of the infringement; make sure , for example , that the blocking of access to , or removal of , illegal content does not require the blocking of an entire platform containing services that are legal , which would be disproportionate , unless the proportion of illegal services on a specific server demonstrates that the availability of legal services is only incidental; make sure that viewers can easily be redirected to a legal offering once the blocking measures have been notified;


### a. whereas the european green deal sets the target of a climate-neutral european union by 2050 , thereby putting the climate emergency at the centre of all the union’s programmes and policies; ### a. whereas the european green deal sets the target of a climate-neutral european union by 2050 , thereby putting the climate emergency at the centre of all the union’s programmes and policies; believes that the european green deal needs to be more ambitious , particularly in regard to setting a 2030 reduction target of , at the bare minimum , 55%;


### b. whereas education , sport , volunteering and culture play a fundamental role in the green transition as regards awareness-raising , learning , communication and the sharing of knowledge , and whereas the potential they offer can be exploited to develop innovative ways of tackling environmental challenges; ### b. whereas education , sport , volunteering and culture play a fundamental role in the green transition as regards awareness-raising , learning , communication and the sharing of knowledge , and whereas the potential they offer can be exploited to develop innovative ways of tackling environmental challenges; whereas these sectors provide low-carbon and high-quality jobs;


### d. whereas , although these programmes do not primarily focus on the environment , they nonetheless contribute to the green transition through their substance and scope , so that their essential nature should be preserved; ### d. whereas , although these programmes do not primarily focus on the environment , they nonetheless contribute to the green transition through their substance and scope and have an environmental impact like all economic activities , so that their essential nature should be preserved;


### f. whereas the objectives and the very nature of the esc give young people the opportunity to take practical action to protect the environment; ### f. whereas the objectives and the very nature of the esc give young people the opportunity to share knowledge on taking practical action to protect the environment and on activism;


### g. whereas the experience of mobility offered by these programmes can change everyday behaviour , and whereas mobility of this kind should therefore be encouraged; ### g. whereas the experience of mobility offered by these programmes can be a transformative experience for young people , and whereas mobility of this kind should therefore be encouraged;


### h. whereas creative europe has a role to play in promoting culture and the audiovisual media , which can help raise people’s awareness of environmental issues and are also a unique source of creative solutions; ### h. whereas creative europe has a role to play in promoting culture and the audiovisual media , which can help raise people’s awareness of environmental issues , organise activism and are also a unique source of creative solutions;


### k. whereas the aim , under the current multiannual financial framework , of devoting 20% of expenditure to climate protection measures cannot be achieved if the data and instruments needed to measure the contribution of the programmes to meeting this aim are not available , and whereas they must therefore be put in place as a matter of urgency; ### k. whereas the aim , under the current multiannual financial framework , of devoting 25% of expenditure to climate protection measures cannot be achieved if the data and instruments needed to measure the contribution of the programmes to meeting this aim are not available , and whereas they must therefore be put in place as a matter of urgency;


### n. whereas there are currently few incentives – particularly of a financial nature – to encourage participants in the three programmes to shift to more environmentally friendly means of transport; ### n. whereas there are currently few incentives – particularly of a financial nature – to encourage participants in the three programmes to shift to more environmentally friendly means of transport; whereas more environmentally friendly means of transport tend to be the least accessible and affordable and whereas participants in these programmes tend to have less financial means;


### 2. calls on the commission to record systematically the means of transport used so that participants’ individual co2 emissions can be calculated; takes the view that the mobility tool should be used for this purpose and that use of the tool should be extended to cover all parts of erasmus+ and the esc; calls on the commission to make a similar calculation tool available for journeys undertaken in connection with the creative europe programme; ### 2. calls on the commission to record systematically the means of transport used so as to take measures to reduce programme-specific emissions; takes the view that the mobility tool should be used for this purpose and that use of the tool should be extended to cover all parts of erasmus+ and the esc; calls on the commission to make a similar calculation tool available for journeys undertaken in connection with the creative europe programme; provided that data protection is fully respected;


### 4. calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives , perhaps by means of a digital app; ### 4. calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives , by the most efficient and direct way possible;


### 5. calls on the commission and on national agencies and offices to take account of the environmental aspects of projects and to evaluate projects accordingly; ### 5. calls on the commission and on national and regional agencies and offices to take account of the environmental aspects of projects and to evaluate projects accordingly;


### 6. urges the commission to make it possible for participants to choose the least-polluting means of transport , but at the same time not to stigmatise or exclude participants for whom air travel is the only option; calls for special attention to be paid to the outermost regions in this regard; ### 6. urges the commission to make it possible for participants to choose the least-polluting means of transport , but at the same time not to stigmatise or exclude participants for whom air travel is the only option; calls for special attention to be paid to the outermost regions in this regard and to examine more environmentally-friendly modes of transport particularly for these regions;


### 7. calls on the commission to revise the current financial rules so that the additional costs and journey times associated with the use of more environmentally friendly means of transport can be offset; insists that the additional costs be reimbursed in full; ### 7. calls on the commission to revise the current financial rules so that the additional costs and journey times associated with the use of more environmentally friendly means of transport can be properly reimbursed; insists that the additional costs be reimbursed in full;


### 8. calls on the commission – particularly in the light of its european year of rail in 2021 – to enter into partnerships with european rail and bus companies so that participants are eligible for discounted fares; ### 8. calls on the commission – particularly in the light of its european year of rail in 2021 – to enter into partnerships with european rail and bus operators so that participants are eligible for discounted fares;


### 9. calls on the commission to include respect for the environment among the principles set out in the erasmus+ higher education charter; urges the commission to apply this approach to the whole programme; ### 9. calls on the commission to include respect and protection for the environment among the principles set out in the erasmus+ higher education charter; urges the commission to apply this approach to the whole programme and to take action to achieve it;


### 10. emphasises the potential of the european universities and vocational education and training centres of excellence , as they could introduce programmes of excellence for teaching and training in environmental issues , provided sufficient funding is available; ### 10. emphasises the potential of the european universities and vocational education and training centres of excellence , as they could be encouraged to introduce programmes of excellence for teaching and training in environmental issues; emphasises that the commission should ensure enough funding is available to achieve this;


### 11. notes that the future european student card can do much to make participation in the erasmus+ programme more environmentally friendly; ### 11. notes that the future european student card can do much to make participation in the erasmus+ programme more environmentally friendly; calls on the commission to bring forward the date of introduction of the european student card , which is set at 2025;


### 15. considers that encouraging mobility among the staff of local sports organisations would help make them aware of more environmentally friendly ways of organising sports events; calls for greater emphasis to be placed on environmental issues when the european week of sport takes place; ### 15. considers that encouraging mobility among the staff of local sports organisations would help make them aware of more environmentally friendly ways of organising sports events and encourage environmental activism; calls for greater emphasis to be placed on environmental issues when the european week of sport takes place;


### 18. calls on the national authorities involved in the esc to support and actively advise organisations responsible for sending and receiving participants; stresses that they are also able to identify the scope for and set up environmental projects in situ; ### 18. calls on the national , regional and local authorities involved in the esc to support and actively advise organisations responsible for sending and receiving participants; stresses that they are also able to identify the scope for and set up environmental projects in situ;


### 19. calls on the commission to draw up , together with the national offices , a charter setting out the environmental principles which every participant in the programme must observe; ### 19. calls on the commission to draw up , together with the national and regional offices , a charter setting out the environmental principles which every participant in the programme must observe;


### 20. calls on the commission to publish a ‘good environmental practice’ guide covering audiovisual and cultural production , dissemination and event organisation , with a particular focus on transport , energy and waste management and with the aim of making the practices concerned standard for all projects financed by the programme; ### 20. calls on the commission to publish an ambitious ’good environmental practice’ guide covering audiovisual and cultural production , dissemination and event organisation , with a particular focus on transport , energy and waste management and with the aim of making the practices concerned standard for all projects financed by the programme; calls on the commission to develop a tool to evaluate the environmental impact of cultural events;


### 22. calls on the commission to authorise , as a trans-sectoral measure , the establishment of a european network of environmental consultants to advise project developers; ### 22. calls on the commission to authorise , as a trans-sectoral measure , the establishment of a european network of environmental consultants to advise project developers and draw up annual reports , with the aim of maintaining transparency and sharing best practices;


### 1. considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news , reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes , a comprehensive strategy is needed , based inter alia on media and information literacy , and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and fact; ### 1. considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news , reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes , a comprehensive strategy is needed , based inter alia on media , internet and information literacy , and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and fact;


### 2. calls on the commission to work in close cooperation with the member states and civil society organisations to develop common curricula on media literacy and to reach out to all citizens through formal , non-formal and informal education , and through lifelong learning; ### 2. calls on the commission to work in close cooperation with the member states and civil society organisations to develop educational programmes on media and internet literacy and to reach out to all citizens through formal , non-formal and informal education , and through lifelong learning , and to ensure comprehensive civil society organisation involvement in broadcasting and audience advisory boards;


### 4. underlines its view that non-discriminatory , comprehensive and balanced media coverage is essential to a free and well-informed society in europe; calls on the commission and the member states to promote an inclusive media sphere in which more women , migrants and refugees , as well as members of lgbti+ communities and people with disabilities , occupy creative and decision-making positions , which would in turn contribute to the reduction of stereotypes in media; ### 4. underlines its view that non-discriminatory , comprehensive and balanced media coverage is essential to a free and well-informed society in europe; calls on the commission and the member states to promote an inclusive media sphere in which more women , migrants and refugees , as well as members of lgbti+ communities and people with disabilities , occupy creative and decision-making positions , which would in turn contribute to the reduction of stereotypes in media; calls on the commission and the member states to promote multilingual and barrier-free media projects;


### a. whereas culture has major potential to promote the eu’s values , solidify its identity and contribute to the fulfilment of its objectives worldwide , as well as addressing global challenges; ### a. whereas culture has major potential to promote the eu’s humanist values , solidify its identity and contribute to the fulfilment of its objectives worldwide , as well as addressing global challenges;


### 4. calls for the allocation of the necessary budgetary and personnel resources to the eu’s international cultural relations and cultural diplomacy in order to facilitate cultural cooperation with local actors and academia in third countries; ### 4. calls for the allocation of the necessary budgetary and personnel resources to the member states’ and the eu’s international cultural relations and cultural diplomacy in order to facilitate cultural cooperation with local actors and academia in third countries and to enhance and protect the work of authors and artists while ensuring that copyright and related rights are respected;


### 6. deplores the fact that journalists and media workers often work in precarious conditions , which compromises their ability to work in a safe and enabling environment; stresses that adequate working conditions for journalists and media workers are crucial to fostering high-quality journalism , allowing journalists to fulfil their missions and upholding the right to information and the right to be informed; ### 6. expresses its concern over the deteriorating working conditions for journalists and the amount of psychological violence that journalists witness; considers that these precarious conditions , which compromise their ability to work in a safe and enabling environment; stresses that adequate working conditions for journalists and media workers are crucial to fostering high-quality journalism , allowing journalists to fulfil their missions and upholding the right to information and the right to be informed; calls , the authorities to set up national action plans , in close cooperation with journalist organisations , to improve the working conditions of journalists and to ensure that journalists will not be victims of psychological violence;


### c. whereas states have obligations to safeguard the fundamental rights associated with journalists , such as the right to freedom of expression and opinion , the right to life and the right to personal dignity; whereas international human rights law establishes that the protection of journalists includes preventing all forms of discrimination without distinction of any kind , including race , colour , sex , language , religion , political or other opinion , national or social origin , and property , birth or other status; ### c. whereas states have obligations to safeguard the fundamental rights associated with journalists , such as the right to freedom of expression and opinion , the right to life and the right to personal dignity; whereas international human rights law establishes that the protection of journalists includes preventing all forms of discrimination without distinction of any kind , including race , colour , sex , language , religion , political or other opinion , national or social origin , and property , birth or other status; whereas the inadequate protection offered to journalists , as well as the growing hostility displayed towards them by public figures , are substantially undermining their basic freedoms;


### d. whereas professional journalists have a mission to provide the public with information on general or specialised topics of interest as responsibly and as objectively as possible; whereas it is important to consider the societal role played by all media workers and support staff , as well as community media workers and so-called citizen journalists; ### d. whereas professional journalists have a mission to provide the public with information on general or specialised topics of interest as responsibly and as objectively as possible; whereas adequate working conditions mean avoiding undue internal and external pressure , dependency , vulnerability and instability , and hence the risk of self-censorship; whereas it is important to consider the societal role played by all media workers and support staff , as well as community media workers and so-called citizen journalists;


### g. whereas investigative journalists working to expose corruption are being particularly targeted; ### g. whereas investigative journalists working to expose corruption are being particularly targeted; whereas journalists require direct , immediate and unencumbered access to information from public administrations to properly hold the authorities to account;


### h. whereas technological innovation has increased the capacity of individuals , governments and other bodies to spy on journalists , compromise their digital security and force censorship upon them; whereas such attacks may include compromising journalists’ accounts , locking them out of their accounts , subjecting them to intrusive malware , targeting them with hateful and violent content and gathering and publishing personal information about them online; whereas surveillance and digital threats are having a negative impact on press freedom worldwide and limit journalists’ ability to investigate and report; ### h. whereas technological innovation has increased the capacity of individuals , governments and other bodies to spy on journalists , compromise their digital security and force censorship upon them; whereas such attacks may include compromising journalists’ accounts , locking them out of their accounts , subjecting them to intrusive malware , targeting them with hateful and violent content and gathering and publishing personal information about them online and even used the information obtained to assassinate them; whereas surveillance and digital threats are having a negative impact on press freedom worldwide and limit journalists’ ability to investigate and report; whereas pegasus and other equivalent spyware software has been used to spy on hundreds of journalists around the world;


### i. whereas according to the committee to protect journalists , in 2022 , 66 journalists were killed and 64 were reported missing; ### i. whereas according to the committee to protect journalists , in 2022 , 66 journalists were killed and 64 were reported missing; and , according to reporters without borders (rsf) , 533 journalists are currently detained for carrying out their journalistic activity;


### j. whereas the safety of journalists is crucial to guarantee their ability to do their job properly; ### j. whereas the safety of journalists is crucial to guarantee their ability to do their job properly; whereas the protection of journalists and journalistic sources , including whistle-blowers , varies between countries and in most does not include providing effective protection against retaliation , defamation charges , threats , intimidating lawsuits or other negative consequences;


### r. whereas transparency of media ownership is an absolute precondition for ensuring media pluralism and independent journalism; ### r. whereas transparency of media ownership and funding sources are absolute preconditions for ensuring media pluralism and independent journalism; whereas every effort must be undertaken to ensure the robustness of the media sector , to ensure independence from economic and political pressures , and to increase media freedom and pluralism[; whereas the transparency of media funding is an essential element in promoting trust among citizens;


### 9. regrets the absence of reliable data on the situation of journalists facing hostile working environments; pays tribute to organisations such as reporters without borders , the committee to protect journalists , frontline , the international federation of journalists and the international consortium of investigative journalists , to name but a few , for their support for journalists and media workers in situations of danger that could threaten their security and well-being; calls on the commission to develop holistic and sophisticated methodologies to seek ways of capturing data over longer periods time and for different types of violations against journalists; asks for effective monitoring toolkits to be developed; ### 9. regrets the absence of reliable data on the situation of journalists facing hostile working environments; pays tribute to organisations such as reporters without borders , the committee to protect journalists , frontline , the international federation of journalists and the international consortium of investigative journalists , to name but a few , for their support for journalists and media workers in situations of danger that could threaten their security and well-being; calls on the commission to develop holistic and sophisticated methodologies to seek ways of capturing data over longer periods time and for different types of violations against journalists; asks for effective monitoring toolkits to be developed; calls to set up an independent and impartial regulatory body , in cooperation with journalists’ organisations , for monitoring , documenting and reporting on violence and threats against journalists and to deal with the protection and safety of journalists;


### 1. believes that financial assistance in education is a prerequisite to eliminate poverty and enhance human well-being , especially at a time when public resources are increasingly constrained with competing demands in sectors such as health and education; ### 1. believes that effective financial assistance in education is a prerequisite to eradicate poverty and enhance human well-being , especially at a time when public resources are increasingly constrained with competing demands in sectors heavily affected such as health and education;


### 2. stresses the importance of improving cost analysis when selecting and monitoring education projects , of ensuring that projects last long enough to address children’s educational needs , of avoiding excessive administrative burdens for implementing partners , and of addressing long-term sustainability in cash-for-education projects; ### 2. stresses the importance of improving impact analysis when selecting and monitoring education projects , of ensuring that projects last long enough to adequately address learners’ educational needs , of avoiding excessive administrative burdens for implementing partners , and of addressing long-term sustainability in cash-for-education projects;


### 3. calls on the commission to develop methodologies and guidelines that enhance the ability of its aid projects to reach girls by tackling barriers to quality , safe and inclusive education and training at all levels and by supporting the collection of disaggregated data , by gender and age , to better tailor responses to different subgroups of learners; ### 3. calls on the commission to develop methodologies and guidelines that enhance the ability of its aid projects to reach all learners , particularly those who are at risk of being unable to access education such as girls and women , learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special educational needs , refugees , lgbtiq+ people , learners living in rural and remote areas , and other marginalised groups by tackling barriers to quality , safe and inclusive education and training at all levels and by supporting the effective monitoring of comparable data , disaggregated by gender and age , to better tailor responses to different subgroups of learners;


### 3. calls on the commission to develop methodologies and guidelines that enhance the ability of its aid projects to reach girls by tackling barriers to quality , safe and inclusive education and training at all levels and by supporting the collection of disaggregated data , by gender and age , to better tailor responses to different subgroups of learners; ### 3. calls on the commission to develop methodologies and guidelines that enhance the ability of its aid projects to reach all learners , including girls , learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special educational needs , by tackling barriers to quality , safe and inclusive education and training at all levels and by supporting the effective monitoring of comparable data , disaggregated by gender and age , to better tailor responses to different subgroups of learners;


### 3. calls on the member states to increase their contributions to the un covax programme to ensure access to covid-19 vaccines for third countries in order to allow them to put national covid-19 vaccination campaigns in place that are in line with the guidelines set by competent national public health authorities and the world health organization , so as to ensure a speedy return to schools; ### 3. without prejudice to the provisions of the preceding paragraphs calls on the member states to increase their contributions to the un covax programme to ensure access to covid-19 vaccines for third countries in order to allow them to put national covid-19 vaccination campaigns in place that are in line with the guidelines set by competent national public health authorities and the world health organization , so as to ensure a speedy return to schools;


### 3. calls on the member states to increase their contributions to the un covax programme to ensure access to covid-19 vaccines for third countries in order to allow them to put national covid-19 vaccination campaigns in place that are in line with the guidelines set by competent national public health authorities and the world health organization , so as to ensure a speedy return to schools; ### 3. calls on the member states to increase their contributions to the un covax programme and to promote the waiving of patents for covid-19 vaccines in order to guarantee sufficient access to them for third countries in order to allow them to put national covid-19 vaccination campaigns in place that are in line with the guidelines set by competent national public health authorities and the world health organization , so as to ensure a speedy return to schools;


### 4. draws attention to the potential of online platforms such as etwinning and teacher academies under erasmus+ in order to empower teachers , even beyond the eu , to help them communicate with their peers , exercise their professionalism and benefit from professional learning opportunities; ### 4. draws attention to the potential of online platforms such as etwinning and teacher academies under erasmus+ in order to further empower teachers to help them communicate with their peers , exercise their professionalism and benefit from professional learning opportunities;


### 6. stresses the importance of vocational education and training , particularly for children in third countries , to help them find stable work and give them and their families a reason to finish school. ### 6. stresses the importance of vocational education and training for all learners; believes that access to vocational education and training for learners in third countries represents a fundamental additional choice , which would help them to successfully manage the transition into the labour market and give them and their families a reason to finish school.


### 7. calls on the commission , the eeas and the member states to support the authorities of third countries in proactively issuing guidance on best practices in remote learning , and in ensuring that appropriate and safe tools , curricula and technology are used and are made accessible to children from low-income families , marginalised children and children with disabilities or learning difficulties , children in alternative care , and children living in remote areas or in environments where they are deprived of liberty or where internet access is not ubiquitous; reiterates the importance of digital learning as a great equaliser that enables educational institutions to reach all children at speed and scale , while at the same time fostering partnerships and working with a wide range of actors from civil society as well as the public and private sectors; ### 7. calls on the commission , the eeas and the member states to support the authorities of third countries in proactively issuing guidance on best practices in remote learning , and in ensuring that appropriate and safe tools , curricula and technology are used and are made accessible to children from low-income families , marginalised children and children with disabilities or learning difficulties , children in alternative care , and children living in remote areas or in environments where they are deprived of liberty or where internet access is not ubiquitous; reiterates the importance of digital learning as a great equaliser that enables educational institutions to reach all children at speed and scale , while at the same time fostering partnerships and working with a wide range of actors from civil society as well as the public and private sectors; recalls , however , that access to digital technologies is still not equitable or widespread and that it was one of the ways in which inequalities were exacerbated during the pandemic , which means that heavy investment is needed in this sector , in terms of both training and funding;


### 12. calls on the commission , the eeas and the member states to support the authorities of partner countries in addressing the challenges in their education systems with the aim of making them capable of withstanding future crises , and making systems more resilient and inclusive , through planning for resilience , implementing learning recovery programmes and protecting educational budgets , with dedicated investments in high-quality , affordable and inclusive education , including investments in education technology , teacher training and other resources to ensure children and youth do not miss out on opportunities to enter the labour market later in life; ### 12. calls on the commission , the eeas and the member states to support the authorities of partner countries in addressing the challenges in their education systems with the aim of making them capable of withstanding future crises , and making systems more resilient and inclusive , implementing learning recovery programmes and protecting educational budgets , with dedicated investments in high-quality , affordable and inclusive education , including investments in education technology , teacher training and other resources to ensure children and youth do not miss out on opportunities to enter the labour market later in life;


### a. whereas the negative consequences of the covid-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected those from racial and ethnic minority communities , highlighting and exacerbating inequalities including in culture , media , education and sport; ### a. whereas the negative consequences of the covid-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected those from racial and ethnic minority communities , highlighting and exacerbating inequalities including in culture , media , education and sport; whereas hate-motivated harassment and hate crimes significantly increased during the outbreak of the covid-19pandemic;


### a. whereas the negative consequences of the covid-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected those from racial and ethnic minority communities , highlighting and exacerbating inequalities including in culture , media , education and sport; ### a. whereas the negative consequences of the covid-19 pandemic have disproportionately affected those from racial , religious and ethnic minority communities , creating , highlighting and exacerbating inequalities including in culture , media , education and sport;


### b. whereas according to the eu agency for fundamental rights , racial discrimination and harassment remain commonplace throughout the european union; whereas racial and ethnic minorities are subjected to harassment , violence and hate speech , both online and offline; whereas racial and ethnic minorities face structural discrimination in the eu in all areas , including housing , healthcare , employment and education; ### b. whereas according to the eu agency for fundamental rights , racial discrimination and harassment remain commonplace throughout the european union; whereas racial and ethnic minorities are subjected to harassment , violence and hate speech , both online and offline; whereas the majority of hate-motivated racist and xenophobic incidents are not reported by the victims; whereas racial and ethnic minorities face structural discrimination in the eu in all areas , including housing , healthcare , employment and education;


### b. whereas according to the eu agency for fundamental rights , racial discrimination and harassment remain commonplace throughout the european union; whereas racial and ethnic minorities are subjected to harassment , violence and hate speech , both online and offline; whereas racial and ethnic minorities face structural discrimination in the eu in all areas , including housing , healthcare , employment and education; ### b. whereas according to the eu agency for fundamental rights , racial discrimination and harassment remain commonplace throughout the european union; whereas racial , religious and ethnic minorities are subjected to harassment , violence and hate speech , both online and offline; whereas racial , religious and ethnic minorities face structural discrimination in the eu in all areas , including housing , healthcare , employment and education;


### c. whereas racist and xenophobic attitudes are embraced by certain opinion leaders and politicians across the eu , fomenting a social climate that provides fertile ground for racism , discrimination and hate crimes; whereas this environment is further fuelled by extremist movements which seek to divide our societies; whereas these acts run counter to the common european values which all the member states have undertaken to uphold; ### c. whereas racist and xenophobic attitudes are embraced by certain opinion leaders and politicians across the eu , fomenting a social climate that provides fertile ground for racism , discrimination and hate crimes; whereas this environment is further fuelled by fascist , extreme right-wing and extremist movements which seek to divide our societies; whereas these acts run counter to the common european values which all the member states have undertaken to uphold;


### d. whereas the fight against racism and discrimination in our societies needs to be stepped up and is a shared responsibility; whereas the european union needs to further reflect on and commit to tackling the structural racism and discrimination faced by many minority groups; ### d. whereas the fight against racism and discrimination in our societies needs to be stepped up and is a shared responsibility; whereas the european union and member states need to further reflect on and commit to tackling the structural racism and discrimination faced by many minority groups;


### f. whereas it is important for children and young people to see that they are represented throughout society , including in the classroom and on the media that they use; ### f. whereas it is important for children and young people to see that they are represented throughout society , including in the education received and on the media that they use;


### h. whereas data collection has been proven to be the most effective way to analyse social problems both quantitatively and qualitatively and to develop evidence-based public policy responses; ### h. whereas data collection has been proven to be among the most effective ways to analyse social problems both quantitatively and qualitatively and to develop evidence-based public policy responses;


### 1. acknowledges the eu anti-racism action plan; welcomes the inclusion of specific sections on education and media; calls on the commission to provide adequate funding and resources to ensure the achievement of the outlined commitments; ### 1. acknowledges the eu anti-racism action plan; welcomes the inclusion of a dedicated section on education and specific references to media , sports and culture; calls on the commission to provide adequate funding and resources to ensure the achievement of the outlined commitments;


### 3. welcomes the commission’s dedication to ensuring that member states develop national action plans against racism; calls for specific targets on culture , education , media and sport to be included in the development of those plans; ### 3. welcomes the commission’s dedication to ensuring that member states develop national action plans against racism and racial discrimination; welcomes the commission’s plan to publish common guiding principles for the implementation of national action plans against racism and racial discrimination as well as other tools to assist efforts at the national level; calls for specific targets on culture , education , media and sport to be included in the development of those plans;


### 4. welcomes the publication and implementation of specific eu guidelines on the collection of equality data based on racial or ethnic origin; calls on the member states to adapt national statistics and to remove barriers in order to facilitate the collection of quality data on equality; calls on the commission and the member states to use this data to develop policies to attain racial justice; ### 4. welcomes the publication and implementation of specific eu guidelines on the systematic collection of robust ethnic and gender disaggregated equality data based on racial or ethnic origin; calls on the member states to adapt national statistics and to remove barriers in order to facilitate the collection of quality data on equality; calls on the commission and the member states to use this data to develop evidence-based and informed policies and to match these with appropriate budgeting in order to attain racial justice;


### 4. welcomes the publication and implementation of specific eu guidelines on the collection of equality data based on racial or ethnic origin; calls on the member states to adapt national statistics and to remove barriers in order to facilitate the collection of quality data on equality; calls on the commission and the member states to use this data to develop policies to attain racial justice; ### 4. welcomes the publication and implementation of specific eu guidelines on the collection of equality data based on racial or ethnic origin; calls on the member states to adapt national statistics and to remove barriers in order to facilitate the collection of quality data on equality; calls on the commission and the member states to use this data to develop policies to attain racial justice; calls for this data to be accessible by the public


### 5. welcomes the commitment to diversity and inclusion within erasmus+ , creative europe , the european solidarity corps , and the citizens , equality , rights and values programme; calls on the commission to ensure that the recently published inclusion strategies are mainstreamed across all educational , cultural , media and sporting initiatives; ### 5. welcomes the commitment to diversity and inclusion within erasmus+ , creative europe , the european solidarity corps , and the citizens , equality , rights and values programme; calls on the commission to ensure that the recently published inclusion strategies are mainstreamed across all educational , cultural , media and sporting initiatives; calls on the commission and member states to make the programmes accessible for those who are the most disadvantaged;


### 7. acknowledges that racism is inherently a matter of culture , heritage and norms; highlights , therefore , the role that culture can play in combating discrimination and racism; ### 7. acknowledges that racism is also a matter of culture , heritage and norms; highlights , therefore , the role that culture can and must play in combating discrimination and racism , promoting social inclusion , diversity , equality and tolerance;


### 7. acknowledges that racism is inherently a matter of culture , heritage and norms; highlights , therefore , the role that culture can play in combating discrimination and racism; ### 7. acknowledges that racism is deeply embedded in our societies’ history , intertwined with its cultural roots and norms; highlights , therefore , that promoting cultural and linguistic diversity can help in combating racism and discrimination;