### (4) the zero pollution action plan also sets out a vision for the year 2050 , where air pollution is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to health and natural ecosystems. to this end , a staged approach towards setting current and future eu air quality standards should be pursued , establishing intermediate air quality standards for the year 2030 and beyond , and developing a perspective for alignment with the who air quality guidelines by the year 2050 at the latest based on a regular review mechanism to take into account the latest scientific understanding. given the links between pollution reduction and decarbonisation , the long-term objective to achieve the zero pollution ambition should be pursued hand in hand with reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as set by regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council42 . ### (4) the zero pollution action plan also sets out a vision for the year 2050 , where air pollution is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to health and natural ecosystems. to this end , an ambitious approach towards setting current and future eu air quality standards should be pursued , establishing air quality standards for the year 2030 and beyond , and developing a perspective for continuous full alignment with the most up-to-date who air quality guidelines , starting with the one released in september 2021 , in order to achieve the zero pollution objective by the year 2050 at the latest based on a regular review mechanism to take into account the latest scientific understanding. given the links between pollution reduction and decarbonisation , the long-term objective to achieve the zero pollution ambition should be pursued hand in hand with reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as set by regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council42 .


### (19) the fitness check of the ambient air quality directives (directives 2004/107/ec and 2008/50/ec)45 has shown that limit values are more effective in bringing down pollutant concentrations than target values. with the aim of minimising harmful effects on human health , paying particular attention to vulnerable groups and sensitive populations , and the environment limit values should be set for the concentration of sulphur dioxide , nitrogen dioxide , particulate matter , lead , benzene , carbon monoxide , arsenic , cadmium , nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air . benzo(a)pyrene should be used as a marker for the carcinogenic risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air. ### (19) the fitness check of the ambient air quality directives (directives 2004/107/ec and 2008/50/ec)45 has shown that limit values are more effective in bringing down pollutant concentrations than target values. with the aim of minimising harmful effects on human health , paying particular attention to vulnerable groups , particularly transport workers and sensitive populations , and the environment limit values should be set for the concentration of sulphur dioxide , nitrogen dioxide , particulate matter , lead , benzene , carbon monoxide , arsenic , cadmium , nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air . benzo(a)pyrene should be used as a marker for the carcinogenic risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air.


### (31) air quality plans should be developed and updated for zones within which concentrations of pollutants in ambient air exceed the relevant air quality limit values , ozone target values or average exposure reduction obligations . air pollutants are emitted from many different sources and activities. to ensure coherence between different policies , such air quality plans should where feasible be consistent with plans and programmes prepared pursuant to directive 2010/75/eu 2001/80/ec of the european parliament and of the council48 , directive (eu) 2016/2284 , and directive 2002/49/ec of the european parliament and of the council49 . ### (31) air quality plans should be developed and updated for zones within which concentrations of pollutants in ambient air exceed the relevant air quality limit values , ozone target values or average exposure reduction obligations. air quality plans should pay a special attention to port city where air pollution is particularly high due to maritime transport in order to ensure protection of both residents and port workers. measures such as the deployment of on-shore power infrastructure for ships at berth should be prioritised. air pollutants are emitted from many different sources and activities. to ensure coherence between different policies , such air quality plans should where feasible be consistent with plans and programmes prepared pursuant to directive 2010/75/eu 2001/80/ec of the european parliament and of the council48 , directive (eu) 2016/2284 , and directive 2002/49/ec of the european parliament and of the council49 .


### (40) this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union. where damage to human health has occurred as a result of a violation of articles 19 , 20 , 21 of this directive , member states should ensure that the individuals affected by such violations are able to claim and obtain compensation for that damage from the relevant competent authority. the rules on compensation , access to justice and penalties set in this directive have the objective to avoid , prevent and reduce harmful effects on human health and the environment from air pollution , in line with article 191(1) tfeu. they thus seeks to integrate into the policies of the union a high level of environmental protection and the improvement of the quality of the environment in accordance with the principle of sustainable development as laid down in article 37 of the charter , and puts into concrete terms the obligation to protect the right to life and to the integrity of the person laid down in articles 2 and 3 of the charter. it also contributes to the right to an effective remedy before a tribunal as laid down in article 47 of the charter , in relation to the protection of human health. ### (40) this directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union. where damage to human health and well-being has occurred as a result of a violation of articles 19 , 20 , 21 of this directive , member states should fully ensure that the individuals affected by such violations are able to claim and obtain compensation for that damage from the relevant competent authority. the rules on compensation , access to justice and penalties set in this directive have the objective to avoid , prevent and reduce harmful effects on human health and the environment from air pollution , in line with article 191(1) tfeu. they thus seeks to integrate into the policies of the union a high level of environmental protection and the improvement of the quality of the environment in accordance with the principle of sustainable development as laid down in article 37 of the charter , and puts into concrete terms the obligation to protect the right to life and to the integrity of the person , the right to healthcare laid down in articles 2 and 3 of the charter. it also contributes to the right to an effective remedy before a tribunal as laid down in article 47 of the charter , in relation to the protection of human health. moreover , it recognises the human right to a clean , healthy and sustainable environment recognised by the united nations.


### (32) ‘information threshold’ means a level beyond which there is a risk to human health from brief exposure for particularly sensitive population and vulnerable groups and for which immediate and appropriate information is necessary; ### (32) ‘information threshold’ means a level beyond which there is a risk to human health from brief exposure for particularly sensitive population , vulnerable groups and transport workers and for which immediate and appropriate information is necessary;


### the air quality plan referred to in point (a) outlines how the public and , in particular , sensitive population and vulnerable groups will be informed about the consequences of the postponement for human health and the environment; ### the air quality plan referred to in point (a) outlines how the public and , in particular , sensitive population , vulnerable groups and transport workers will be informed about the consequences of the postponement for human health and the environment;


### member states shall consider including measures referred to in article 20(2) and specific measures aiming at the protection of sensitive population and vulnerable groups , including children in their air quality plans . ### member states shall consider including measures referred to in article 20(2) and specific measures aiming at the protection of sensitive population , vulnerable groups and transport workers , including children in their air quality plans .


### sampling points shall in general be sited in such a way as to avoid measuring micro-environments in the immediate vicinity of the sampling point , which means that a sampling point must be sited in such a way that the air sampled is representative of air quality for a street segment no less than 100 m in length at locations measuring the contribution of road traffic and at least 250 m × 250 m at locations measuring the contribution from industrial sites or other sources such as ports or airports , where feasible; ### sampling points shall be sited in such a way as to provide data on the streets with the highest concentration of pollutants , taking especially into account traffic volume and dispersion


### for all pollutants , sampling probes shall be at least 25 m from the edge of major junctions and no more than 10 m from the kerbside; for the purposes of this point , a ‘kerbside’ means the line that separates motorised traffic from other areas; a ‘major junction’ means a junction which interrupts the traffic flow and causes different emissions (stop&go) from the rest of the road; ### for all pollutants , sampling probes shall be at least 5 m from the edge of major junctions and no more than 10 m from the kerbside; for the purposes of this point , a ‘kerbside’ means the line that separates motorised traffic from other areas; a ‘major junction’ means a junction which interrupts the traffic flow and causes different emissions (stop&go) from the rest of the road;


### 3. where any alert threshold or any information threshold laid down in section 4 of annex i is exceeded , member states shall take the necessary steps to inform the public within a few hours at the latest , making use of different media and communication channels and ensuring broad public access . ### 3. where any alert threshold or any information threshold laid down in section 4 of annex i is exceeded , member states shall take the necessary steps to inform the public immediately , while providing the appropriate suggestions for the protection of the population , making use of different media and communication channels and ensuring broad public access .


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### 8. underlines the differing expectations , travel patterns , needs and experiences of women as transport users; calls for relevant legislation in transport to fully integrate women’s needs; ### 8. underlines the differing expectations , travel patterns , needs and experiences of women as transport users; calls for relevant legislation in transport to fully integrate women’s needs , including women with disabilities;


### 1. stresses that russia’s war against ukraine has brought substantial economic and social consequences for the citizens of europe , pushing up inflation , generating energy insecurity and resulting in a cost of living crisis for millions; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new policy initiatives , notably in energy , defence and industrial policy; ### 1. stresses that russia’s war against ukraine has brought enormous economic and social consequences for the people of europe , pushing up inflation , generating food insecurity , an energy crisis and poverty and resulting in a cost of living crisis for millions; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new policy initiatives , notably in energy , defence and industrial policy;


### 1. underlines that effective communication with citizens should be among the top budgetary priorities in order to foster awareness of the importance of the eu’s decision-making and union policies in the functioning of european democracy , especially in view of the 2024 european elections , the start of a new legislative term and the election of the president of the commission; ### 1. underlines that transparency of its policy-making processes as well as the safeguarding of human rights in the union and at its borders should be among the top budgetary priorities in order to enhance the legitimacy of the eu’s decision-making and union policies in the functioning of european democracy , especially in view of the 2024 european elections , the start of a new legislative term and the election of the president of the commission;


### 2. stresses that sufficient investment both in modal shift and in zero-emission technologies is crucial for ensuring transport is climate neutral by 2050 , in line with the european climate law and the european green deal; ### 2. stresses that sufficient investment in modal shift , in zero-emission technologies and in public transport is crucial for ensuring transport is climate neutral by 2050 , in line with the european climate law and the european green deal; notes that in order to maximalise the environmental benefits of public transport , the service should be widely available and free;


### 2. is determined to ensure that the 2024 budget addresses people’s concerns and delivers on their priorities by helping to restore stability and laying the foundations for a secure and prosperous europe; underlines the need for additional investment in energy , health , the digital and green transitions , research and innovation and smes , and in supporting job creation , tackling unemployment and offering opportunities for young people , and therefore improving the standard of living of all europeans; ### 2. is determined to ensure that the 2024 budget addresses people’s concerns and delivers on their needs and priorities by helping to restore stability and laying the foundations for a fair , inclusive and sustainable europe; underlines the need for substantial additional investment in energy , health , the digital and green transitions , research and innovation and smes , and in supporting quality job creation , tackling unemployment and poverty and offering opportunities for young people , gender equality and therefore improving the standard of living of all people in the eu;


### 3. reiterates the crucial role of the connecting europe facility , including its cohesion fund envelope , in fostering the timely completion of the trans-european networks – transport (ten-t) network in which sustainable , interconnected , safe and secure modes are prioritised , with rail as the backbone; believes that funding for transport projects should comply fully with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and climate expenditure requirements; ### 3. reiterates the crucial role of the connecting europe facility , including its cohesion fund envelope , in fostering the timely completion of the trans-european networks – transport (ten-t) network in which sustainable , interconnected , safe and secure modes are prioritised , with rail as the backbone; believes that funding for transport projects should comply fully with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle , climate expenditure requirements and should lead to improvement of working conditions and safety; highlights the necessity of increasing investments in outermost regions connectivity in order to strenghten cohesion;


### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens; ### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of people in the eu;


### 3. highlights its unwavering support to ukraine , including through the union budget for emergency assistance , humanitarian aid and sustaining its economic , social and financial resilience; acknowledges that a major global financial effort will be required for reconstructing ukraine; looks forward to participating in the ‘rebuildukraine’ reconstruction platform as an observer; ### 3. highlights its unwavering support to ukraine , including through the union budget for emergency assistance , humanitarian aid and sustaining its economic , social and financial resilience; acknowledges that a major global financial effort will be required for reconstructing ukraine; recalls that ukraine has been already before the war one of the most indebt countries with an estimated debt of almost 80 per cent of its gdp; calls in this regard for the cancellation of ukrainian debt in order to facilitate the reconstruction of the strategic and infrastructure enterprises destroyed as a result of the war; looks forward to participating in the ‘rebuildukraine’ reconstruction platform as an observer; is deeply concerned about the recent unveiling of corruption at highest government levels; calls in this regard for effective ex-ante and ex-post control and scrutiny mechanism;


### 3. reiterates its call for all available decommitments to be allocated to horizon europe , making full use of the possibility provided for by article 15(3) of the financial regulation; recalls that this could partly offset the drop in available commitment appropriations resulting from the time-limited contribution from ngeu; ### 3. reiterates its call for all available decommitments to be allocated to horizon europe , making full use of the possibility provided for by article 15(3) of the financial regulation for the benefit of the people; recalls that this could partly offset the drop in available commitment appropriations resulting from the time-limited contribution from ngeu; reiterates that investments in research needs to be stepped up with a view to improving access to knowledge , promoting social development , tackling climate change , raising quality of living standards and achieving the sustainable developments goals; underlines that the results of public-funded research must remain public and shall not be taken over by a private company;


### 4. regrets the reduction in financing for the investeu programme compared to 2022; ### 4. calls for a reorientation of eu funds towards public investment in transport infrastructure; rejects , in this regard , that the eu budget is used in public-private partnerships , as claimed by investeu , and to promote the privatization and liberalization of the sector; notes the reduction in financing for the investeu programme compared to 2022;


### 4. reiterates its call for an urgent and ambitious revision of the current multiannual financial framework (mff) in order to reinforce post-pandemic recovery , address the consequences of the war , guarantee sufficient flexibility and provide the necessary funding for important new policy initiatives and to respond to unforeseen challenges; expects the revised mff to be in place by 1 january 2024; ### 4. reiterates , its call for an urgent and ambitious revision of the current multiannual financial framework (mff) in order to provide additional resources to reinforce post-pandemic recovery , address the consequences of the war , guarantee sufficient flexibility and provide the necessary funding for important new policy initiatives and to respond to unforeseen challenges; underlines that the revision must not lead to any downwards adjustments of programme envelopes and therefore must increase the ceilings to ensure that fresh money is provided for any new initiatives , therefore ensuring that vital existing programmes can continue to deliver; expects the revised mff to be in place by 1 january 2024 and thus to provide the framework for the 2024 budget;


### 5. underlines that smes remain the backbone of the european economy , playing a vital role in growth and job creation; emphasises that adequate funding is necessary for the single market programme to boost small business competitiveness; stresses the need to maximise the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable and innovative investment and in providing capital support to smes hit by the crisis; ### 5. underlines that smes remain the backbone of the european economy , playing a vital role in growth and job creation; emphasises that adequate funding is necessary for the single market programme to boost small business sustainability and competitiveness; stresses the need to maximise the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable and innovative investment and in providing adequate capital support to smes hit by the pandemic and the energy crisis;


### 6. reaffirms that research and innovation remain at the forefront of the eu’s economic development and competitiveness; highlights the continued need for investment , in particular through horizon europe and for companies , especially smes , to turn research results and innovative ideas into products and services which boost the global competitiveness of eu business; ### 6. reaffirms that research and innovation remain at the forefront of the eu’s economic development and competitiveness; highlights the continued need for investment , in particular through horizon europe and for companies , especially smes , to turn research results and innovative ideas into products and services which boost the global sustainability and competitiveness of eu businesses;


### 6. calls for an increase in financial and human resources for the european external action service’s stratcom task forces to counter malicious foreign interference; ### deleted


### 7. strongly supports the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to growth , promoting convergence between countries and regions , supporting the green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; highlights the central importance of the common agricultural policy as the longest-standing eu policy in providing affordable , safe and high-quality food for eu citizens , in particular in the context of the war; ### 7. strongly supports the pivotal role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to fair , inclusive and sustainable growth , promoting social and economic convergence between countries and regions , supporting the fair green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; regrets that several new policy initiatives put forward since the adoption of the current mff have come with proposals to shift money away from cohesion policies and reiterates that new priorities should be financed with fresh money;


### 7. highlights the importance of enhancing cooperation in defence and security in line with the strategic compass; ### deleted


### 8. underlines the importance of a stronger health union in post-pandemic europe and therefore adequate funding for eu4health and cluster health in horizon europe to ensure that the eu can respond effectively to future health crises , help strengthen health systems and improve people’s health; stresses the need to finance properly the beating cancer plan , especially given the increased number of patients post-pandemic; ### 8. underlines the importance of a stronger health union in post-pandemic europe and therefore adequate funding for eu4health and cluster health in horizon europe to ensure that the eu can respond effectively to future health crises , help strengthen public health systems and improve people’s mental and physical well-being and health; stresses the need to finance properly the beating cancer plan , especially given the increased number of patients post-pandemic;


### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan; ### 9. underlines that fighting energy poverty and enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu chapters in the national recovery and resilience plans;


### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks , and therefore ensure affordable and sustainable energy for eu citizens; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure; ### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to the new energy landscape and future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks , and therefore ensure affordable and sustainable energy for eu citizens; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure;


### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; ### 11. underlines the crucial role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal , achieving the union’s climate neutrality goal by 2050 at the latest and the zero pollution ambition , increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient , carbon-neutral and sustainable economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield people in the eu from increased costs , including through the just transition fund , taking into due consideration that the member states and their regions have different starting points and needs and that , consequently , some of them will be much more exposed to economic and social risks;


### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act; ### 12. underlines , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; welcomes the commission communication of 1 february 2023 entitled ‘a green deal industrial plan for the net-zero age’; believes that the european industrial strategy should be designed both for securing european leadership in clean energy technologies and for improving the existing industrial base and supporting its transformation in the future to provide high-quality jobs and economic growth for all europeans responding at the same time to the objectives of the green deal;


### 13. stresses that the digital transition requires the eu to further digitalise the economy and society by improving digital infrastructure and connectivity , increasing the use of digital technologies , scaling up artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and high-performance computing and developing digital skills; points to the importance of the digital europe programme and cef-digital in this respect; ### 13. stresses that the digital transition requires the eu to further digitalise the economy and society by improving digital infrastructure and connectivity , increasing the use of digital technologies , scaling up artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and high-performance computing and developing digital skills; points to the importance of the digital europe programme and cef-digital in this respect; points to the need to tackle the digital skills gap by promoting advanced digital skills , especially in the less developed regions;


### a secure europe for future generations ### a fair and inclusive europe for future generations


### 14. recalls that the pandemic was particularly difficult for young people , leading to numerous psychological and sociological problems and diminished prospects , further aggravated by the insecurity of war on the eu’s doorstep; insists that all possible funding should be mobilised through erasmus+ and the european solidarity corps to promote excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship , improve people’s skills and employability , promote social inclusion , support the modernisation of education and training systems across europe and promote young people’s participation in democratic life; ### 14. recalls that the pandemic was particularly difficult for young people , leading to numerous lay-offs , psychological and sociological problems and diminished prospects , further aggravated by the insecurity of war on the eu’s doorstep; insists that all possible funding should be mobilised through erasmus+ and the european solidarity corps to promote opportunities and excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship , improve people’s skills and employability , promote social inclusion , support the modernisation of education and training systems across europe and promote young people’s participation in democratic life;


### 15. is concerned that youth unemployment rates in the eu are higher than overall unemployment rates; underlines the importance of the european social fund plus and the youth guarantee in supporting lifelong learning , thereby enhancing skills and employability and helping people into an inclusive labour market; ### 15. is concerned that youth unemployment rates as well as unemployment among women in the eu are considerably higher than overall unemployment rates; underlines the importance of the european social fund plus and the youth guarantee in supporting lifelong learning , thereby enhancing skills and employability and helping people into an inclusive labour market;


### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu must play a pivotal role in the longer-term reconstruction and recovery effort; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance; recalls that the eu must continue to alleviate other crises and tackle other challenges around the world through the ndici and other instruments , including the global food crisis; ### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu must play a pivotal role in the longer-term reconstruction and recovery effort; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance; calls on the commission to put forward proposals to include ukraine and moldova on the list of beneficiaries of the instrument for pre-accession (ipa iii);


### 18. stresses that effective management of the eu’s external borders is a key plank of migration policy , a prerequisite for the free movement of people and the proper functioning of the schengen area and crucial to the security of the eu and its people; underlines the need for a properly resourced and fully operational frontex agency; ### 18. is extremely concerned about the aggravated situation at the eu’s external borders; stresses the need to implement a migration and asylum policy based on solidarity , shared responsibility and respect for human rights and promote legal migration and effective social and economic integration , in line with the union values and international commitments; underlines the need for properly resourced and fully operational agencies in the relevant field , notably the european union asylum agency (euaa) and the fundamental rights agency (fra); stresses that the european border and coast guard agency (frontex) is also bound by the union values and international commitments to fully respect fundamental rights and condemns the serious cases of committed misconduct;


### 20. recalls that parliament , council and the commission committed , in the interinstitutional agreement of 16 december 2020 , to a road map for the introduction of new own resources to cover among other things the repayment of debt incurred under the european union recovery instrument (euri); calls on the commission and council to advance without delay with the introduction of all new own resources contained in the first basket; looks forward to the commission’s ambitious proposals for a second basket of new own resources in the third quarter of 2023; ### 20. recalls that parliament , council and the commission committed , in the interinstitutional agreement of 16 december 2020 , to a road map for the introduction of new own resources to cover in full , among other things , the repayment of debt incurred under the european union recovery instrument (euri); calls on the commission and council to advance without delay with the introduction of all new own resources contained in the first basket; looks forward to the commission’s ambitious proposals for a second basket of new own resources in the third quarter of 2023; asks the commission , in view of the recent economic challenges , to be even more ambitious and to consider adding further new , innovative and genuine own resources;


### 21. underscores that repayment of euri borrowing costs is an obligation for the eu; notes that borrowing costs depend on market fluctuations and are therefore inherently unpredictable , which creates risks for agreed eu policies and programmes and for the budget’s ability to respond to emerging needs; repeats its call for euri borrowing costs to be placed over and above the mff ceilings as part of the mff revision; insists on the need for the commission to provide the budgetary authority with timely and detailed information on the calculations underpinning euri borrowing costs; ### 21. underscores that repayment of euri borrowing costs is an obligation for the eu; notes that borrowing costs , which are currently increased , depend on market fluctuations and are therefore inherently unpredictable , which creates risks for agreed eu policies and programmes and for the budget’s ability to respond to emerging needs; repeats its call for euri borrowing costs to be placed over and above the mff ceilings as part of the mff revision; insists on the need for the commission to provide the budgetary authority with timely and detailed information on the calculations underpinning euri borrowing costs;


### 22. notes that the amount of research decommitments (provisionally over eur 300 million in 2022) exceeds the level anticipated in , and therefore is not covered by , the mff agreement; insists that all research decommitments should be made available in accordance with article 15(3) of the financial regulation (regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046); ### 22. notes that the amount of research decommitments (provisionally over eur 300 million in 2022) exceeds the level anticipated in , and therefore is not covered by , the mff agreement; insists that all research decommitments should be made available in accordance with article 15(3) of the financial regulation (regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046); reiterates its position that all decommitted appropriations should remain in the budget and underlines the need for corresponding changes to the financial regulation;


### 1. calls for an ambitious budget for the eu transport sector , which takes into account emerging challenges and the current political priorities in terms of eu transport policy; ### 1. calls for an ambitious budget for the eu transport sector , which takes into account the need to deeply and quickly switch to a very low carbon transport model;


### 1. reaffirms the importance of programmes in the fields of education and culture and the need to provide adequate funding if they are to deliver on their increased ambitions , as well as to enable more participants to enjoy their benefits , particularly those with fewer opportunities; considers that cultural , educational and creative programmes can contribute to the eu’s goal of tackling global challenges such as climate change; ### 1. reaffirms the importance of programmes in the fields of education and culture and the need to provide adequate funding if they are to deliver on their increased ambitions , as well as to enable more participants to enjoy their benefits , particularly those with fewer opportunities; considers that cultural , educational and creative programmes have the capacity to both strengthen their social objectives with a special focus on inclusion , and contribute to the eu’s goal of tackling global challenges such as climate change;


### 1. considers that communication with citizens should be among the top priorities for the eu budget in order to ensure broad , active and effective involvement of citizens in the conference on the future of europe; ### 1. considers communication on where and how the eu budget is used to be important; calls , in this regard , for such information to be made available in a transparent and easily accessible manner to all citizens of the member states;


### 2. stresses that eu transport policy is essential for europe’s economic , social and environmental development and its sustainability; strongly requests , therefore , that eu transport policy receive adequate and sufficient funding in order to secure growth , jobs and competitiveness in europe , including in the more remote geographical areas; requests additional investments in research and innovation , and in social and territorial cohesion; ### 2. stresses that transport is the main economic sector where greenhouse gas emissions are still growing; stresses that eu transport policy is essential for europe’s economic , social and environmental development and its sustainability; strongly requests , therefore , that eu transport policy receive adequate and sufficient funding in order to develop sustainable transport modes , secure jobs in the transport sectors affected by the ecological transition , including in the more remote geographical areas; requests additional investments in research and innovation , and in social and territorial cohesion;


### 2. stresses that eu transport policy is essential for europe’s economic , social and environmental development and its sustainability; strongly requests , therefore , that eu transport policy receive adequate and sufficient funding in order to secure growth , jobs and competitiveness in europe , including in the more remote geographical areas; requests additional investments in research and innovation , and in social and territorial cohesion; ### 2. stresses that eu transport policy is essential for europe’s economic , social and environmental development and its sustainability; strongly requests , therefore , that eu transport policy receive adequate and sufficient funding in order to secure growth , jobs and competitiveness in europe , including in the more remote geographical areas , particularly in the outermost regions , by creating a posei for transport; requests additional investments in research and innovation , and in social and territorial cohesion;


### 2. supports the creation of dedicated budget lines for the organisation and roll-out of the conference on the future of europe in the budgets of various eu institutions and bodies , and the provision of the resources necessary for the achievement of the conference goals; ### deleted


### 3. underlines the need for sufficient commitment to and payment appropriations for the europe for citizens programme , the rights , equality and citizenship programme and the european citizens’ initiative , as these instruments are vital for intensifying the participatory democracy processes in the eu , building citizens’ trust and enhancing their understanding of eu policies; ### 3. considers that the europe for citizens programme , the rights , equality and citizenship programme and the european citizens’ initiative should not contribute to the creation of an artificial european identity , the falsification and revisionism of history , anti-communism and the white-washing of nazism-fascism;


### the importance of transport in achieving the goals of the green deal ### the importance of transport , in particular of public transport , in achieving the goals of the green deal;


### 5. reiterates that transport must contribute to achieving climate neutrality by 2050; ### 5. reiterates that transport must contribute to achieving 55% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050;


### 6. underlines , therefore , that appropriate funding for transport projects will be instrumental in accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility and in implementing the green deal’s legislative priorities through measures based on new technologies , boosting multimodal transport , the development of automated and connected multimodal mobility and an increase in the production and deployment of sustainable alternative fuels; ### 6. underlines , therefore , that appropriate funding for transport projects will be instrumental in accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility and in implementing the green deal’s legislative priorities through measures boosting multimodal transport , the development of automated and connected multimodal mobility; stresses that financial and fiscal supports shall not be given to so-called biofuels that have not fully proven their sustainability and compete with food agriculture;


### 8. recalls that cohesion policy funding for transport infrastructure should aim at pursuing the treaty-based objective of economic , social and territorial cohesion; highlights the crucial role that eu transport policy and investment plays in promoting and enhancing territorial , social and economic cohesion in the eu; requests , therefore , that the funding of ten-t be maintained as part of cohesion policy; ### 8. recalls that cohesion policy funding for transport infrastructure should aim at pursuing the treaty-based objective of economic , social and territorial cohesion; highlights the crucial role that eu transport policy and investment plays in promoting and enhancing territorial , social and economic cohesion in the eu; requests , therefore , that the funding of ten-t be maintained as part of cohesion policy , strengthening the support component for the development and modernisation of secondary , regional and local links , and not just links between major eu economic centres;


### 8. recalls that cohesion policy funding for transport infrastructure should aim at pursuing the treaty-based objective of economic , social and territorial cohesion; highlights the crucial role that eu transport policy and investment plays in promoting and enhancing territorial , social and economic cohesion in the eu; requests , therefore , that the funding of ten-t be maintained as part of cohesion policy; ### 8. recalls that cohesion policy funding for transport infrastructure should aim at pursuing the treaty-based objective of economic , social and territorial cohesion; highlights the crucial role that eu transport policy and investment plays in promoting and enhancing territorial , social and economic cohesion in the eu;


### 11. considers that transport projects financed by the european regional development fund (erdf) and by the cohesion fund (cf) must give priority to the completion of ten-t corridors; ### 11. considers that transport projects financed by the european regional development fund (erdf) and by the cohesion fund (cf) should give priority to sustainable transport modes and projects that foster territorial cohesion;


### 12. stresses the importance of a simpler , more efficient own resources system able to bring a substantial reduction in the proportion of gni-based contributions and to guarantee the adequate funding of eu spending; ### deleted


### 13. stresses the importance of agencies and joint undertakings in improving the transport sector’s performance and in fostering a reduction of transport emissions based on technological progress and rules; points out the importance of these agencies and joint undertakings receiving adequate financial and human resources; ### 13. stresses the importance of agencies and public-public partnerships in improving the transport sector’s performance and in fostering a reduction of transport emissions based on technological progress and rules; points out the importance of these agencies and public-public partnerships receiving adequate financial and human resources;


### 14. highlights in particular the crucial role of the european union agency for railways (era) and the shift2rail joint undertaking in achieving a lasting shift from road to rail; stresses that the shift2rail undertaking plays a key role in making rail transport cheaper , more efficient and more attractive; ### 14. highlights in particular the crucial role of the european union agency for railways (era) in achieving a lasting shift from road to rail;


### 15. highlights in particular the role of the clean sky 2 and sesar joint undertakings and of the european union aviation safety agency (easa) in reducing co2 emissions by passenger; stresses the very good results and the essential role played by the clean sky 2 joint undertaking in ensuring net accelerations in green technologies aimed at reducing the co2 and greenhouse gas emissions , as well as the noise levels produced by aircraft; ### deleted


### 6. reiterates its support to the addition of a pillar of military mobility to ten-t policy with adoption of the action plan in march 2018; regrets that the proposal by the commission and european parliament to include a new envelope dedicated to military mobility needs of eur 6 ,5 billion under the cef budget for 2021-2027 has been drastically reduced; ### deleted


### 1. highlights , with regard to the implementation of the union budget , the importance of complying with the principle of sound financial management as enshrined in article 317 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu); ### 1. highlights , with regard to the implementation of the union budget , the importance of respect of the rule of law as a precondition for complying with the principle of sound financial management as enshrined in article 317 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu);


### 11. notes that the court provided in 2019 specific error rates for four mff headings: ‘competitiveness’ , ‘cohesion’ , ‘natural resources’ and ‘administration’; points out that , in 2019 , the court found the highest estimated level of error in spending under ‘economic , social and territorial cohesion‘ (4 ,4 %); ### 11. notes that the court provided in 2019 specific error rates for three mff headings: ‘competitiveness’ , ‘cohesion’ , ‘natural resources’ while for ‘administration’ the court estimates the level of error to be below the materiality threshold; points out that , in 2019 , the court found the highest estimated level of error in spending under ‘economic , social and territorial cohesion‘ (4 ,4 %) , with spending on ‘competitiveness for growth and jobs’ reaching the worrying error rate of 4% (compared to 2% in 2017);


### 12. notes that the court did not estimate levels of error for areas of expenditure under mff headings 3 ‘security and citizenship’ and 4 ‘global europe’; points out that the provision of error rates would allow comparability between financial years; ### 12. notes that the court did not estimate levels of error for areas of expenditure under mff headings 3 ‘security and citizenship’ and 4 ‘global europe’; points out that the provision of error rates would allow comparability between financial years; in this regards regrets that the sample for relevant chapter 7 and 8 is further reduced compared to last years (from 11% in 2017 to 9.1% in 2018 to 8 ,9% in 2019 of the expenditures covered by the audit);


### 13. notes that the court audited transactions worth a total of eur 126 ,1 billion (out of eur 159 ,1 billion of total union spending) , and that ‘natural resources’ made up the largest share (47 ,2 %) of the court’s overall audit population , followed by ‘cohesion’ (22 ,5 %) and ‘competitiveness’ (13 ,2 %); ### 13. notes that the court audited transactions worth a total of eur 126 ,1 billion (out of eur 159 ,1 billion of total union spending) , and that ‘natural resources’ made up the largest share (47 ,2 %) of the court’s overall audit population , followed by ‘cohesion’ (22 ,5 %) and ‘competitiveness’ (13 ,2 %); reminds its suggestion to the court to consider both the share of the total eu expenditure and error related risk when deciding the division of the next audit share of population;


### 16. regrets the fact that outstanding commitments have continued to grow , reaching eur 298 ,0 billion at the end of 2019 (compared to eur 281 ,2 billion in 2018); notes that the level of payment appropriations in the annual budgets has been noticeably lower than the mff ceiling in recent years , which might lead to higher payment needs in the future; ### 16. regrets the fact that outstanding commitments have continued to grow , reaching eur 298 ,0 billion at the end of 2019 (compared to eur 281 ,2 billion in 2018); notes that the level of payment appropriations in the annual budgets has been noticeably lower than the mff ceiling in recent years , which might lead to higher payment needs in the future representing a serious risk for the eu budget; invites the commission to further assists member states to find eligible projects in order to accelerate the absorption rate;


### 20. notes that the main financial risks to which the union budget was exposed to in 2019 were associated with financial operations in form of loans covered directly by the union budget (53 ,7 %) , and financial operations covered by an union guarantee fund (46 ,3 %); observes that , when adding the possible future payments relating to the efsi (european fund for strategic investments) guarantee , the amount of the total risk borne by the union budget reached eur 90 ,5 billion by the end of 2019; ### 20. notes that the main financial risks to which the union budget was exposed to in 2019 were associated with financial operations in form of loans covered directly by the union budget (53 ,7 %) , and financial operations covered by an union guarantee fund (46 ,3 %); observes with regret that the amount of total risk reported by the commission does not include efsi related operations , therefore it does not reflect the real financial exposition of the eu budget; highlights that when adding the possible future payments relating to the efsi (european fund for strategic investments) guarantee , the amount of the total risk borne by the union budget reached eur 90 ,5 billion by the end of 2019;


### 28. notes that the court finds that the commission has satisfactory procedures for the production of its annual management and performance report and programmes' performance overview; agrees with the court that the commission should continue to report on programme performance after the end of an mff period; ### 28. notes that the court finds that the commission has satisfactory procedures for the production of its annual management and performance report and programmes' performance overview; agrees with the court that the commission should continue to report on programme performance after the end of an mff period , for at least as long as substantial amounts of payments related to a given mff period are being made;


### 29. encourages the commission to continue to improve the reliability of performance information as a vital tool for assessing the success of programmes; this should include the dissemination of lessons learnt from the regulatory scrutiny board , especially those concerning design and methodology; ### 29. encourages the commission to continue to improve the reliability and accessibility of performance information as a vital tool for assessing the success of programmes; this should include the dissemination of lessons learnt from the regulatory scrutiny board , especially those concerning design and methodology;


### 43. is concerned about weaknesses identified by the court in the management of established duties not yet collected by national authorities; notes that in the member states visited by the court there are particular delays in notifying customs debts (in poland) , late enforcement of the recovery of such debts (in belgium , germany and poland) , and insufficient documentation to confirm the correctness of duties booked in the accounts (in germany); ### 43. is concerned about weaknesses identified by the court in the member states’ collection of tor in particular in the management of established duties not yet collected by national authorities; notes that in the member states visited by the court there are particular delays in notifying customs debts (in poland) , late enforcement of the recovery of such debts (in belgium , germany and poland) , and insufficient documentation to confirm the correctness of duties booked in the accounts (in germany);


### 46. notes that , according to the commission’s assessment , 24 of the 28 member states had partially satisfactory or unsatisfactory control strategies for targeting the undervaluation risks; ### 46. regrets that , according to the commission’s assessment , 24 of the 28 member states had partially satisfactory or unsatisfactory control strategies for targeting the undervaluation risks , bringing the court to identify important weaknesses in member states’ controls to reduce the customs gap;


### 50. notes that 54 long-outstanding tor open points verified by the court out of 122 revealed that the commission’s follow-up and closing of such points took excessive time; regrets the fact that the commission had not established a follow-up system prioritising tor open points according to significance (either in terms of financial impact , or of systemic significance in the case of non-financial shortcomings); ### 50. notes that 54 long-outstanding tor open points verified by the court out of 122 revealed that the commission’s follow-up and closing of such points took excessive time , showing weaknesses in the follow-up of tor shortcomings detected in member states; regrets the fact that the commission had not established a follow-up system prioritising tor open points according to significance (either in terms of financial impact , or of systemic significance in the case of non-financial shortcomings);


### 59. is deeply concerned that based on the 28 errors the court has quantified , the estimated level of error is 4 ,0 %; recalls that this figure is close to the rates the court found in 2015 , 2016 and 2017; ### 59. is deeply concerned that based on the 28 errors the court has quantified , the estimated level of error is material , being at 4 ,0 %; recalls that this figure is close to the rates the court found in 2015 , 2016 and 2017 , but much higher than in 2018 when the estimated level of error was 2%;


### 98. is deeply concerned that for the 2007-2013 period , an ex post evaluation of the erdf/cf was designed to draw conclusions on the overall impact of the programmes and to draw qualitative overall conclusions , it did not draw conclusions on the achievement of objectives or targets; moreover , neither did it systematically analyse synergies between erdf/cf funding and the implementation of union sectoral policies , which would have helped to shed light on cohesion policy contributions to the achievement of europe 2020 strategic objectives; ### 98. is deeply concerned that for the 2007-2013 period , while an ex post evaluation of the erdf/cf was designed to draw conclusions on the overall impact of the programmes and to draw qualitative overall conclusions , it did not draw conclusions on the achievement of objectives or targets; moreover , neither did it systematically analyse synergies between erdf/cf funding and the implementation of union sectoral policies , which would have helped to shed light on cohesion policy contributions to the achievement of europe 2020 strategic objectives;


### 119. finds it worrying that of the 251 transactions examined7 , 44 (18 %) contained errors while 207 (82 %) were error-free; is concerned that based on the 36 errors eca has quantified and other evidence produced by the control system eca finds the level of error for ‘natural resources’ to be close to the materiality threshold; ### 119. finds it worrying that of the 251 transactions examined7 , 44 (18 %) contained errors while 207 (82 %) were error-free; is concerned that based on the 36 errors eca has quantified and other evidence produced by the control system eca finds the level of error for ‘natural resources’ to be close to the materiality threshold; with an estimated most likely level of error at 1 , 9% ;


### 141. is deeply concerned that the amif indicators are not on track to meet their targets in terms of integration and legal migration as well as of return policies and irregular migration; ### deleted


### 142. is deeply concerned that only limited , aggregated performance information is available on the overall emas20 related spending (initial allocation of eur 100 million was increased to eur 2 ,2 billion for the period to 2020 , representing 30 % of the fund , however , the commission has not developed a performance monitoring framework for emas funded projects); ### 142. is concerned that only limited , aggregated performance information is available on the overall emas20 related spending (initial allocation of eur 100 million was increased to eur 2 ,2 billion for the period to 2020 , representing 30 % of the fund , however , the commission has not developed a performance monitoring framework for emas funded projects);


### 143. is deeply concerned that the ampr and programme statements provide little information about economy and efficiency in implementing the fund , or about the cost effectiveness of amif actions; ### 143. takes note that the information available points to the relevance of spending and its eu added-value , but indicators defined do provide little information about economy and efficiency in implementing the fund


### 144. is deeply concerned that the ampr and programme statements do not report on measures aiming to attract highly-skilled workers to the union through legal migration schemes and the indicators are not suitable for reporting on such measures; ### 144. is concerned that the ampr and programme statements do not report on measures aiming to attract highly-skilled workers to the union through legal migration schemes and the indicators are not suitable for reporting on such measures;


### 145. is deeply concerned that the amif indicators are not on track to meet their targets in terms of ratio of irregular migrants returned to return decisions issued , voluntary returnees and removed returnees; ### 145. in term of returns policy , seconds the court evaluation that voluntary returns are preferable because they are less damaging to relations with non-eu countries and are more cost-effective than forced returns


### 146. is deeply concerned that the return rate for individuals who no longer have the right to stay on union territory is unsatisfactory (31 ,5 %); ### 146. takes note that the court evaluate the return rate for individuals who no longer have the right to stay on union territory unsatisfactory (31 ,5 %); considers that ultimately , the effective implementation of return strategies depends to a large extent on the political context30a;


### 147. is deeply concerned in relation to the weakening in the performance of return operations due to the following reasons: ### deleted


### - length of asylum process; ### deleted


### - missing links between asylum and return; ### deleted


### - procedures obstructing coordination and information-sharing; ### deleted


### - absence of robust and integrated return case management system; ### deleted


### - no mutual recognition and no systematic recording of return decisions in the union; ### deleted


### - absconding and difficulty in locating returnable migrants , including the tracking of voluntary departures; ### deleted


### - insufficient capacity of pre-removal detention centres; ### deleted


### - difficult cooperation with migrants' third countries of origin; ### deleted


### - limited use of development aid for facilitating cooperation with migrants’ third countries of origin; ### deleted


### - low performance of assisted voluntary return and reintegration; ### deleted


### - use the lessons learned from the emergency relocation schemes (including from the situation in the receiving member state after relocation) and build on this experience for any possible voluntary relocation mechanism in the future; ### - use the lessons learned from the emergency relocation schemes calls for an urgent stepping up of emergency relocation schemes in order to share responsibility with member states of first entry until the setting up of a permanent automatic responsibility -sharing mechanism;


### - use development aid as a tool to facilitate better cooperation with migrants’ countries of origin21 ; ### deleted


### 157. regrets that the union is still practicing budget support to third countries which is regulated by legal provisions of a broad scope creating a risk of loose interpretation by the commission regarding the meeting of general conditions; that the court ‘cannot cover what happens beyond the moment the commission pays aid to the recipient country , since these funds then merge with that country’s own budget resources’22 ; ### 157. takes note that as for the regularity of transactions , the speeding area of budget support to third countries is less prone to error; nevertheless take notes that because of the legal provisions which leave a broad scope of interpretation by the commission regarding the meeting of general conditions , the court ‘cannot cover what happens beyond the moment the commission pays aid to the recipient country , since these funds then merge with that country’s own budget resources’;


### - finally conclude the readmission agreement for which the council granted the commission a negotiating mandate in 2000 , especially as morocco is one of the biggest beneficiaries of union development support25 ; ### deleted


### 168. notes that the indicators in the commission ́s high-level performance reports revealed a generally positive trend in terms of poverty reduction , gender equality in education , number of agreements with neighbouring countries and human development; regrets that the indicators showed a worsening trend in terms of consolidation of democracy , rule of law and political stability; ### 168. welcomes that the indicators in the commission ́s high-level performance reports revealed a generally positive trend in terms of poverty reduction , gender equality in education , number of agreements with neighbouring countries and human development; regrets that the indicators showed a worsening trend in terms of consolidation of democracy , rule of law and political stability;


### 174. notes that no specific issue was identified concerning the council , the court of justice , the court of auditors , the european economic and social committee , the european committee of the regions , the european ombudsman , the edps or the european external action service (eeas); ### deleted


### 175. notes that on european parliament level the court detected errors in one payment to a european political party (non-compliance with the expenditure eligibility rules: no procurement procedure , no written contractual documents and no supporting evidence for costs actually incurred); ### deleted


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### 177. points out that the european economic and social committee (eesc) has not yet developed a sensitive functions policy in line with its internal control standards , specifically it has issued no definition of sensitive posts or functions , nor has it performed a risk analysis with a view to adopting mitigating controls and , ultimately , an internal mobility policy; ### deleted


### 178. finds it worrying that the eesc has not carried out a comprehensive risk assessment since 2014 , only one directorate has identified the risks to the achievement of its objectives , but without yet proposing mitigating controls that would reduce those risks to an acceptable level; ### deleted


### 187. is very critical in relation to the increase in contract staff as a result to special or urgent situations , such as the migration crisis; ### 187. is very critical in relation to the increase in contract staff; with the related risk of losing knowledge and know-how when their contracts expire;


### 192. calls on the european economic and social committee to: ### deleted


### - implement a policy for dealing with sensitive functions , drawing on a comprehensive risk assessment leading to the identification of mitigating controls which take into account the committee’s size and the nature of its work; ### deleted


### 4. commends the continuous efforts of the agency to increase its efficiency , which resulted into net tangible reductions of effort estimated at eight full time equivalents compared to 2018 , leading to staffing cost savings of around 960 000 euros; ### deleted


### 20. acknowledges the agency’s measures taken to mitigate all risks associated to the united kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the european union; notes that the agency cooperated closely with the european commission during the negotiations with the united kingdom and that the risk of disruption of aviation activities disappeared with the conclusion of the withdrawal agreement on 31 january 2019; notes that the agency has evaluated the effect of the uk's withdrawal from the union on human resources , concluding that only a relatively small number of staff members might be affected (less than 10); ### 20. acknowledges the agency’s measures taken to mitigate all risks associated to the united kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the european union; notes that the agency cooperated closely with the european commission during the negotiations with the united kingdom and that the risk of disruption of aviation activities disappeared with the conclusion of the withdrawal agreement on 31 january 2019; notes that the agency has evaluated the effect of the uk's withdrawal from the union on human resources , concluding that only a relatively small number of staff members might be affected (less than 10); is concerned to hear that despite this announcement the agency is on the process to dismiss all permanent workers of british nationality; requests the agency to report back to the parliament the exact figures reminding the commission policy on brexit is to safeguard british workers as much as possible;


### b. whereas the tourism industry employs 22.6 million people , which accounts for 11.2% of total eu employment , and which , in 2019 , accounted for 9.5% of eu gdp; ### b. whereas the tourism industry employs 22.6 million people , which accounts for 11.2% of total eu employment , and which , in 2019 , accounted for 9.5% of eu gdp; whereas for some specific countries and regions tourism accounts for a much higher percentage of employment and gdp contributing thus greatly to regional development and reducing inequalities;


### c. whereas the tourism value chain is complex and made up of the four key vectors of transport , accommodation , experience and intermediation , and whereas the success of the industry lies in the degree of influence between them; ### c. whereas the tourism value chain is complex and made up of the four key vectors of transport , accommodation , experience and intermediation , and whereas the success of the industry lies in the degree of influence between them and the smooth functioning of each one of them;


### f. whereas article 195 of the tfeu provides that the union should coordinate and complement the action of the member states in tourism; ### f. whereas article 195 of the tfeu provides that the union should coordinate and complement the action of the member states in tourism; whereas current policies of the union on tourism represent only a small part of the flexibility allowed under article 195;


### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; ### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing ondeparture in a coordinated manner , with fast , reliable and affordable screeningmethods in order to avoid quarantine periods; urges the commission and memberstates to use all available funding tools to ensure that citizens can be testedfree of charge;


### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission on a weekly basis; ### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission as soon as the changes are decided; regrets that member states have failed to keep the portal up to date , which has resulted to travellers being misinformed;


### 6. asks the commission for recommendations for procedures in the post-vaccine period and to explore the need for a digital health passport in the union; ### 6. asks the commission to prepare in consultation with member states common procedures in the post-vaccine period and to propose a mechanism for mutual recognition of procedures which could include a digital health passport in the union;


### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; ### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; stresses that the retroactive eligibility of actions in the rrf can play a crucial role in supporting the sector and avoiding bankruptcies;


### 10. deplores the fact that the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 does not include a dedicated line for sustainable tourism , which would represent a commitment to implementing the european tourism policy approved by the european parliament; ### 10. deplores the fact that the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 does not include a dedicated line for sustainable tourism ,which would represent a commitment to implementing the european tourism policy approved by the european parliament; stresses that this budget line is necessary to support a new eu strategy for sustainable tourism and new common institutions and policies , such as a european agency for tourism , notes that the dedicated line would not overlap or replace the financial support that is available to the travel and tourism sector through existing eu funds;


### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; ### 11. calls on the commission to create a european observatory to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency per member state;


### 12. calls on the commission to regularly inform parliament about progress made with the development of pilot projects and preparatory actions , to keep the parliamentary committee responsible involved in the process; ### 12. calls on the commission to regularly cooperate with the parliament about the preparatory work and progress made with the development and roll-out of pilot projects and preparatory actions , to keep the parliamentary committee responsible involved in the process;


### 20. recalls that the lack of metric data on the effects of tourism on sustainability impedes decision-making by public and private actors , and asks eurostat to establish a frame of reference for the collection of data relating to sustainability , overtourism and undertourism criteria , and calls for the updating of regulation (eu) no 692/2011; ### 20. recalls that the lack of metric data on the effects of tourism on sustainability impedes decision-making by public and private actors , and asks eurostat to establish a frame of reference for the collection of data relating to sustainability , working conditions , overtourism and undertourism criteria , and calls for the updating of regulation(eu) no 692/2011;


### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; ### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems and in connectivity of remote , sparsely populated and insular regions , which have a high potential in sustainable growth in tourism;;


### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonisation and digitalisation projects , and conditions for access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created; ### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonisation and digitalisation projects , and facilitate access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created;


### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport; ### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport; notes in that respect the importance of strengthening urban nodes and public transport in the revision of the ten-t regulation;


### 30. believes that the promotion of the europe brand in third countries must focus on the diversification of the eu’s offering in cultural and natural heritage , food and health , in cooperation with destinations and tour operators; ### 30. believes that the europe brand must be systematically promoted in third countries by the european agency for tourism and that its promotion must focus on the diversification of the eu’s unique offering in cultural and natural heritage , food and health , in cooperation with destinations and tour operators;


### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’). ### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair , socially just and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of limiting global warming below 1 ,5°c above pre-industrial levels as set out in the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’).


### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’). ### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and unequivocal manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’).


### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , welfare , prosperity , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change. ### (5) the union’s and the member states’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet , health , food systems , the integrity of eco-systems and biodiversity , welfare and prosperity against the threat of climate change , in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the paris agreement , and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality requires joint and coherent efforts by all levels governance , funding and investment policies and a contribution from all economic sectors. given the importance of energy generation , distribution and consumption for the sustainable and socially cushioned reduction of greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and safe , well-functioning public energy supply system is essential. the phasing-out of fossil fuels and their direct and indirect subsidies , digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a sustainable , affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. ### (6) achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. in light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions , the transition to a fair , sustainable , affordable and secure energy system , at all stages and in all sectors. citizen participation , the digital transformation , technological innovation , and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union has a responsibility as a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy.


### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy. ### (10) the union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality , and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change , using all tools at its disposal , including climate diplomacy and the reorientation of its trade policy.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2040. the union-wide 2040 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively and individually , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.


### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through natural and technological solutions , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union by 2050. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective. ### (12) the union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy-wide emissions and removals , through a deep-rooted change in its production model , of greenhouse gases domestically within the union , with a hierarchical preference for reducing emissions at source. the union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all member states collectively , and the member states , the european parliament , the council and the commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. measures at union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.


### (16) the transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society , as illustrated by the commission in its communication ‘the european green deal’. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 2019 , stated that all relevant union legislation and policies need to be consistent with , and contribute to , the fulfilment of the climate-neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field , and invited the commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules. ### (16) the transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society , as illustrated by the commission in its communication ‘the european green deal’. the european council , in its conclusions of 12 december 2019 , stated that all relevant union legislation and policies need to be consistent with , and contribute to , the fulfilment of the climate-neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field , and invited the commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules. therefore , the commission should assess the carbon footprint of major transport and energy infrastructure projects , taking into account the whole life cycle , including indirect emissions and should consider alternatives that take into account the global decrease of energy consumption as well as passenger and goods transports.


### (21) in order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors , including businesses , workers , investors and consumers , to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible , to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate-neutrality objective , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the union by 2050. it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making37 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### (21) in order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors , including businesses , workers , investors and consumers , to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible , to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate-neutrality objective , the commission should assess the progress made and make legislative proposals to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the union by 2050. it is of particular importance that the commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement of 13 april 2016 on better law-making37 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.


### this regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the union. ### this regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible and rapid reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural sinks in the union.


### this regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible and gradual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the union. ### this regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible , rapid and absolute reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the union.


### this regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in article 2 of the paris agreement , and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in article 7 of the paris agreement. ### this regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2040 in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in article 2 of the paris agreement to limit the global average temperature to well below 2°c above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°c above pre-industrial levels , and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in article 7 of the paris agreement.


### this regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in article 2 of the paris agreement , and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in article 7 of the paris agreement. ### this regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in pursuit of the long-term goal of limiting global warming below 1 ,5°c above pre-industrial levels as set out in article 2 of the paris agreement , and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in article 7 of the paris agreement.


### this regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050 in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in article 2 of the paris agreement , and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in article 7 of the paris agreement. ### this regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2040 in pursuit of the long-term goal set out in article 2 of the paris agreement by limiting global warming to 1.5°c , and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in article 7 of the paris agreement , in full coherence with the eu’s zero-pollution ambition.


### this regulation applies to anthropogenic emissions and removals by natural or other sinks of the greenhouse gases listed in part 2 of annex v to regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### this regulation applies to anthropogenic emissions and removals by natural sinks of the greenhouse gases listed in part 2 of annex v to regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### 2 climate-neutrality objective ### 2 climate-neutrality objectives


### 1. union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in union law shall be balanced at the latest by 2050 , thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date. ### 1. union-wide emissions , including unions-related emissions from international maritime and air transport , embedded emissions and removals of greenhouse gases shall be balanced at the latest by 2040 , thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date; this measure applies to each member state.


### 1. union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in union law shall be balanced at the latest by 2050 , thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date. ### 1. union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases across all sectors of economic activity in the eu shall be balanced at the latest by 2050 , thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date.


### 1. union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in union law shall be balanced at the latest by 2050 , thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date. ### 1. union-wide and individual national emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in union law shall be balanced at the latest by 2040 , thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date , while pursuing significant reductions in absolute terms both at union and national level at the same time.


### 2. the relevant union institutions and the member states shall take the necessary measures at union and national level respectively , to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1 , taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among member states. ### 2. the relevant union institutions and the member states shall take the necessary measures at union and national level respectively , to enable the collective and individual achievements of the climate-neutrality objectives set out in paragraph 1 , taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among member states , social cohesion and protection of vulnerable citizens.


### 2. the relevant union institutions and the member states shall take the necessary measures at union and national level respectively , to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1 , taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among member states. ### 2. the relevant union institutions and the member states shall take the necessary measures at union and national level respectively , to enable the achievement of the national and collective climate-neutrality objectives set out in paragraph 1 , taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity as well as economic social and territorial cohesion among and within member states and regions.


### 3. by september 2020 , the commission shall review the union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in article 2(11) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in article 2(1) , and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. where the commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target , it shall make proposals to the european parliament and to the council as appropriate. ### 3. in light of objectives set out in article 2(1) , the union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in article 2(11) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 shall be set to be emission reductions of 70% compared to 1990.


### 3. by september 2020 , the commission shall review the union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in article 2(11) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in article 2(1) , and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. where the commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target , it shall make proposals to the european parliament and to the council as appropriate. ### 3. by september 2020 , the commission shall review the union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in article 2(11) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in article 2(1) , and explore options for a new 2030 target of 70% emission reductions compared to 1990. where the commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target , it shall make proposals to the european parliament and to the council as appropriate.


### 3. by september 2020 , the commission shall review the union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in article 2(11) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in article 2(1) , and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. where the commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target , it shall make proposals to the european parliament and to the council as appropriate. ### 3. by september 2020 , the commission shall review the union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in article 2(11) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in article 2(1) , and set a new 2030 target of 65% emission reductions compared to 1990. where the commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target , it shall make proposals to the european parliament and to the council as appropriate.