### those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 68(2). ### those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 68(2) after consultation with the ehds board and relevant stakeholders.


### 3. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 67 to supplement this regulation by allowing manufacturers to enter the information referred to in paragraph 2 into the eu database of ehr systems and wellness applications referred to in article 32 , as an alternative to supplying the information sheet referred to in paragraph 1 with the ehr system. ### 3. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 67 to supplement this regulation by allowing manufacturers to enter the information referred to in paragraph 2 into the eu database of ehr systems , as an alternative to supplying the information sheet referred to in paragraph 1 with the ehr system.


### article 31 ### deleted


### 1. the commission shall establish and maintain a publicly available database with information on ehr systems for which an eu declaration of conformity has been issued pursuant to article 26 and wellness applications for which a label has been issued pursuant to article 31. ### 1. the commission shall establish and maintain a publicly available database with information on ehr systems for which an eu declaration of conformity has been issued pursuant to article 26.


### 2. before placing on the market or putting into service an ehr system referred to in article 14 or a wellness application referred to in article 31 , the manufacturer of such ehr system or wellness application or , where applicable , its authorised representative shall register the required data into the eu database referred to in paragraph 1. ### 2. before placing on the market or putting into service an ehr system referred to in article 14 , the manufacturer of such ehr system or , where applicable , its authorised representative shall register the required data into the eu database referred to in paragraph 1.


### 3. medical devices or high-risk ai systems referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of article 14 of this regulation shall be registered in the database established pursuant to regulations (eu) 2017/745 or […] [ai act com/2021/206 final] , as applicable. ### 3. medical devices or high-risk ai systems referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of article 14 of this regulation shall also be registered in the database established pursuant to regulations (eu) 2017/745 or […] [ai act com/2021/206 final] , as applicable.


### 4. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 67 to determine the list of required data to be registered by the manufacturers of ehr systems and wellness applications pursuant to paragraph 2. ### 4. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 67 to determine the list of required data to be registered by the manufacturers of ehr systems pursuant to paragraph 2.


### 1. data holders shall make the following categories of electronic data available for secondary use in accordance with the provisions of this chapter: ### 1. after having obtained consent of the data subjects , data holders shall make the following categories of electronic data available for secondary use in accordance with the provisions of this chapter:


### human genetic , genomic and proteomic data; ### deleted


### person generated electronic health data , including medical devices , wellness applications or other digital health applications; ### deleted


### person generated electronic health data , including medical devices , wellness applications or other digital health applications; ### person generated electronic health data from medical devices;


### electronic data related to insurance status , professional status , education , lifestyle , wellness and behaviour data relevant to health; ### deleted


### electronic data related to insurance status , professional status , education , lifestyle , wellness and behaviour data relevant to health; ### electronic data related to insurance status , professional status , education and lifestyle data relevant to health;


### 3. the electronic health data referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover data processed for the provision of health or care or for public health , research , innovation , policy making , official statistics , patient safety or regulatory purposes , collected by entities and bodies in the health or care sectors , including public and private providers of health or care , entities or bodies performing research in relation to these sectors , and union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies. ### 3. the electronic health data referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover data processed for the provision of health or care or for public health , research , policy making , official statistics , patient safety or regulatory purposes , collected by entities and bodies in the health or care sectors , including public and private providers of health or care , entities or bodies performing research in relation to these sectors , and union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies.


### 5. where the consent of the natural person is required by national law , health data access bodies shall rely on the obligations laid down in this chapter to provide access to electronic health data. ### deleted


### 5. where the consent of the natural person is required by national law , health data access bodies shall rely on the obligations laid down in this chapter to provide access to electronic health data. ### 5. natural persons that are subjects to secondary use of health data shall have the right to decline the processing of their health data. health data access bodies shall provide for an accessible and easily understandable opt-out mechanism , whereby natural persons must be offered the possibility to explicitly express their wish not to have all or part of their personal electronic health data processed for some or all secondary use purposes. health data access bodies shall maintain an opt-out register for this purpose. in situation where natural persons explicitly express their wish to use opt-out mechanism to data holders , data holders shall direct natural persons to the health data access bodies.


### 7. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 67 to amend the list in paragraph 1 to adapt it to the evolution of available electronic health data. ### deleted


### 1. health data access bodies shall only provide access to electronic health data referred to in article 33 where the intended purpose of processing pursued by the applicant complies with: ### 1. health data access bodies shall only provide access to electronic health data referred to in article 33 to a health data user where the processing of the data by the applicant is necessary for one of the following purposes , and in accordance with article 6(1)(c) and article 9(2)(g) , (h) , (i) and (j) of regulation (eu) 2016/679:


### 1. health data access bodies shall only provide access to electronic health data referred to in article 33 where the intended purpose of processing pursued by the applicant complies with: ### 1. health data access bodies shall only provide access to electronic health data referred to in article 33 where the intended purpose of processing pursued by the applicant is of public interest and complies with: :


### to produce national , multi-national and union level official statistics related to health or care sectors; ### to produce national , multi-national and union level official statistics as defined in regulation (eu) 223/2009 related to health or care sectors; such as levels of vaccination coverage both for cross-border health emergencies and routine immunisation;


### to produce national , multi-national and union level official statistics related to health or care sectors; ### to produce national , multi-national and union level official statistics as defined in regulation (eu) 223/2009 related to health or care sectors;


### development and innovation activities for products or services contributing to public health or social security , or ensuring high levels of quality and safety of health care , of medicinal products or of medical devices; ### deleted


### development and innovation activities for products or services contributing to public health or social security , or ensuring high levels of quality and safety of health care , of medicinal products or of medical devices; ### development and innovation activities for products or services contributing to public health or social security , or ensuring high levels of quality and safety of health care , of medicinal products or of medical devices , and ensuring benefit to the end-users of the innovation , such as patients , healthcare professionals and health administrators , which is defined in partnership with them.


### training , testing and evaluating of algorithms , including in medical devices , ai systems and digital health applications , contributing to the public health or social security , or ensuring high levels of quality and safety of health care , of medicinal products or of medical devices; ### deleted


### training , testing and evaluating of algorithms , including in medical devices , ai systems and digital health applications , contributing to the public health or social security , or ensuring high levels of quality and safety of health care , of medicinal products or of medical devices; ### training , testing and evaluating of algorithms , including in medical devices , ai systems and digital health applications , contributing to the public health or social security , or ensuring high levels of quality and safety of health care , of medicinal products or of medical devices; and ensuring benefit to the end-users , such as patients , healthcare professionals and health administrators , which is defined in partnership with them;


### providing personalised healthcare consisting in assessing , maintaining or restoring the state of health of natural persons , based on the health data of other natural persons. ### deleted


### 2. access to electronic health data referred to in article 33 where the intended purpose of processing pursued by the applicant fulfils one of the purposes referred to in points (a) to (c) of paragraph 1 shall only be granted to public sector bodies and union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies exercising their tasks conferred to them by union or national law , including where processing of data for carrying out these tasks is done by a third party on behalf of that public sector body or of union institutions , agencies and bodies. ### 2. access to electronic health data referred to in article 33 where the intended purpose of processing pursued by the applicant fulfils one of the purposes referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 shall only be granted to public sector bodies and union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies exercising their tasks conferred to them by union or national law , including where processing of data for carrying out these tasks is done by a third party on behalf of that public sector body or of union institutions , agencies and bodies.


### taking decisions detrimental to a natural person based on their electronic health data; in order to qualify as “decisions” , they must produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect those natural persons; ### taking decisions detrimental to a natural person based on their electronic health data;


### taking decisions in relation to a natural person or groups of natural persons to exclude them from the benefit of an insurance contract or to modify their contributions and insurance premiums; ### taking decisions in relation to a natural person or groups of natural persons to exclude them from the benefit of an insurance or credit contract or to modify their contributions and insurance premiums or durations of loans;


### advertising or marketing activities towards health professionals , organisations in health or natural persons; ### advertising or marketing activities;


### developing products or services that may harm individuals and societies at large , including , but not limited to illicit drugs , alcoholic beverages , tobacco products , or goods or services which are designed or modified in such a way that they contravene public order or morality. ### developing products or services that may harm individuals and societies at large , including , but not limited to illicit drugs , alcoholic beverages , tobacco or nicotine or vaping products , or goods or services which are designed or modified in such a way that they contravene public order or morality.


### 3. in the performance of their tasks , health data access bodies shall actively cooperate with stakeholders’ representatives , especially with representatives of patients , data holders and data users. staff of health data access bodies shall avoid any conflicts of interest. health data access bodies shall not be bound by any instructions , when making their decisions. ### 3. essential health stakeholders’ representatives , including patient organisations , shall be present in the governance and decision-making structures of the health data access bodies. in the performance of their tasks , health data access bodies shall actively cooperate with stakeholders’ representatives , especially with representatives of patients , data holders and data users. staff of health data access bodies shall avoid any conflicts of interest. health data access bodies shall actively cooperate with the relevant bodies or authorities responsible for the application of eu and national data protection legislation , when making their decisions.


### (7) in health systems , personal electronic health data is usually gathered in electronic health records , which typically contain a natural person’s medical history , diagnoses and treatment , medications , allergies , immunisations , as well as radiology images and laboratory results , spread between different entities from the health system (general practitioners , hospitals , pharmacies , care services). in order to enable that electronic health data to be accessed , shared and changed by the natural persons or health professionals , some member states have taken the necessary legal and technical measures and set up centralised infrastructures connecting ehr systems used by healthcare providers and natural persons. alternatively , some member states support public and private healthcare providers to set up personal health data spaces to enable interoperability between different healthcare providers. several member states have also supported or provided health data access services for patients and health professionals (for instance through patients or health professional portals). they have also taken measures to ensure that ehr systems or wellness applications are able to transmit electronic health data with the central ehr system (some member states do this by ensuring , for instance , a system of certification). however , not all member states have put in place such systems , and the member states that have implemented them have done so in a fragmented manner. in order to facilitate the free movement of personal health data across the union and avoid negative consequences for patients when receiving healthcare in cross-border context , union action is needed in order to ensure individuals have improved acess to their own personal electronic health data and are empowered to share it. ### (7) in health systems , personal electronic health data is usually gathered in electronic health records , which typically contain a natural person’s medical history , diagnoses and treatment , medications , allergies , immunisations , as well as radiology images and laboratory results , spread between different entities from the health system (general practitioners , hospitals , pharmacies , care services). in order to enable that electronic health data to be accessed , shared and changed by the natural persons or health professionals , some member states have taken the necessary legal and technical measures and set up centralised infrastructures connecting ehr systems used by healthcare providers and natural persons. alternatively , some member states support public and private healthcare providers to set up personal health data spaces to enable interoperability between different healthcare providers. several member states have also supported or provided health data access services for patients and health professionals (for instance through patients or health professional portals). they have also taken measures to ensure that ehr systems or wellness applications are able to transmit electronic health data with the central ehr system (some member states do this by ensuring , for instance , a system of certification). however , not all member states have put in place such systems , and the member states that have implemented them have done so in a fragmented manner. in order to facilitate the free movement of personal health data across the union and avoid negative consequences for patients when receiving healthcare in cross-border context , union action is needed in order to ensure individuals have improved acess to their own personal electronic health data and are empowered to share it. the implementation costs for connecting healthcare professionals to the ehds , including new infrastructure and cybersecurity maintenance , capacity building and additional administrative data workload , cannot be carried by healthcare professionals themselves. member states need to ensure that eu financial incentives are distributed evenly and fairly among those impacted by the proposal. the time spent by healthcare professionals validating and rectifying the electronic health record needs to be accounted for by member states.


### 2. notes that , following the global economic and financial crisis in 2008 , in-work poverty in the eu increased from 8 % to 10 % , and that the current unprecedented global covid-19 pandemic will have even greater economic and financial consequences , which will have a direct impact in terms of increasing poverty , especially among women and the other most vulnerable groups in society , as its effects will be felt most keenly by workers in the service sector , the self-employed , temporary and seasonal workers , etc. , among whom a higher proportion are women; ### 2. notes that , following the global economic and financial crisis in 2008 , in-work poverty in the eu increased from 8 % to 10 % , and that the current unprecedented global covid-19 pandemic will have even greater economic and financial consequences , which will have a direct impact in terms of increasing poverty , especially among women and the other most vulnerable groups in society , as its effects will be felt most keenly by workers in the service sector , the self-employed , workers with a precarious employment relationship , temporary and seasonal workers , etc. , among whom a higher proportion are women;


### 5. notes with concern that poverty among women increases with age , with the gender pension gap remaining at around 39 %; ### 5. notes with concern that poverty among women increases with age , with the gender pension gap remaining at around 39 %; urges the member states to implement specific measures to combat the risk of poverty for older women , by increasing pensions and boosting social benefits; considers it imperative to overcome pension inequalities and , at the same time , to improve the level of pensions and , in order for this to be achieved , to maintain public , universal and solidarity-based social security systems , ensuring a redistributive character and a fair and decent income after a lifetime of work , safeguarding the sustainability of public social security systems through the creation of jobs with rights and the improvement of wages;


### 6. stresses that female poverty is a multifaceted problem directly influenced by unequal access to property , career breaks due to the raising and care of children , caring for sick and dependent persons , and segregation in education and , subsequently , in the labour market , which means that women account for the largest share of low-paid workers; ### 6. stresses that female poverty is a multifaceted problem directly influenced by unequal access to property , jobs with rights , career breaks due to the raising and care of children , caring for sick and dependent persons , and segregation in education and , subsequently , in the labour market , which means that women account for the largest share of low-paid workers;


### 5. reiterates that women and girls must have control over their bodies and sexualities; calls on all the member states to guarantee comprehensive sexuality education , ready access for women to family planning , and the full range of reproductive and sexual health services , including modern contraceptive methods and safe and legal abortion; ### 5. reiterates that women and girls must have control over their bodies and sexualities; calls on all the member states to guarantee comprehensive sexuality education , ready access for women and girls to family planning , and the full range of sexual and reproductive health services , including modern contraceptive methods and safe and legal abortion;


### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relations; ### 1. notes with concern that turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from european values and standards has brought eu-turkey relations to a historical low point , having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current state of their relations;


### 4. stresses that no incentive that the eu could offer can ever replace the much-needed political will to build a mature democracy and , in turn , become a member of the eu; ### 4. stresses that no incentive that the eu could offer can ever replace the much-needed political will to build a mature democracy , and respect the principle of good neighbourly relations and , in turn , become a member of the eu;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for turkey to review in a realistic manner its willingness to comply with the current framework , which remains the pre-requisite for a future accession to the eu;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that a democratic turkey can be an important neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations provided that turkey endorses a mutual policy of respect towards the eu and all its member-states;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a democratic model;


### 9. believes that this fundamental area , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations and that it remains the main obstacle to progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey; ### 9. believes that this fundamental area , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations and that it remains a serious obstacle to progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey;


### 11. deeply regrets that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as kurdish activism , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests; ### 11. deeply regrets that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as the use of the right of assembly and demonstration , the kurdish activism , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests;


### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; is very concerned that , as noted in the adoption of the universal periodic review , the turkish authorities do not plan any revision of the anti-terrorism law; reiterates its firm condemnation of any violence and is concerned about the terrorist attacks in turkey , such as the alleged is attack in ankara gar in 2015; hopes for a comprehensive clarification and follow-up;


### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; notes with great concern the continued mass incarceration of people convicted or held in pre-trial detention on terrorism-related charges based on scant evidence; reiterates its firm condemnation of any violence against civilians from all state and non-state actors.


### 13. considers that the erosion of the rule of law and the systemic lack of independence of the judiciary continues to be one of the most pressing and worrying issues; condemns the increased surveillance by the executive and the political pressure affecting the work of judges , prosecutors , lawyers and bar associations; ### 13. considers that the erosion of the rule of law and the systemic lack of independence of the judiciary continues to be one of the most pressing and worrying issues; condemns the increased surveillance by the executive and the political pressure affecting the work of judges , prosecutors , lawyers and bar associations; is appalled by the mass arrest and prosecution of lawyers for representing their clients; is concerned about the legislative amendment allowing for the division of bar associations along political lines in a way to diminish their role as human rights watchdogs.


### 15. expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority; ### 15. expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression , media freedom and access to information; condemns the imprisonment of journalists , media employees as well as social media users; notes with deep concern the increasing restrictions and censorship imposed on social media platforms; urges turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority;


### 16. is deeply concerned about the constant attacks and pressure on the opposition parties , which undermines the proper functioning of a democratic system; ### 16. is deeply concerned about the constant attacks and pressure on the opposition parties , which undermines the proper functioning of a democratic system; is deeply concerned about the gradually increasing pressure on the main opposition party (chp) and its leader , including the confiscation of party brochures by court order , the application for waiver of immunity against the leader on the basis of his political statements , or by the threats made publicly against the chp leader by a convicted criminal from the field of organised crime and member of the fascist grey wolves movement; is shocked that these threats are described by the de facto coalition partner (mhp-devlet bahçeli) as a "democratic expression";


### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaş; ### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chairs selahattin demirtaş and figen yüksekdağ , members of parliament , elected mayors , administrators and members.


### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of former hdp co-chair selahattin demirtaş; ### 17. notes with great concern the way that the people’s democratic party (hdp) has been specifically and continuously targeted by the turkish authorities; strongly condemns the continued detention of both former hdp co-chairs selahattin demirtaş and figen yüksekdağ and the former mayor of diyarbakır gülten kışanak;


### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of osman kavala , a prominent civil society figure; ### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of osman kavala , a prominent civil society figure; and other prominent journalists like ahmet altan and hanim büsra erdal.


### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of osman kavala , a prominent civil society figure; ### 18. calls on turkey to release all imprisoned human rights defenders , journalists , lawyers , academics and others who have been detained on unsubstantiated charges and to enable them to carry out their work without threat or impediment in all circumstances; strongly condemns the re-arrest and continued detention of osman kavala , a prominent civil society figure and ahmet altan , a prominent author writer; ;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , refugees , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; is appalled by the rise in hate crimes.


### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; ### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; notes with concern that the presidential system in turkey shows more and more unmistakable signs of an autocracy;


### 24. strongly condemns the removal of democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation; ### 24. strongly condemns the removal and imprisonment of democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in hosting refugees from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; however at the same time criticises the resettlement of syrian refugees to turkish-occupied regions in the north of syria , from which the local syrian population was previously displaced and is now prevented from returning; refugees must not be brought back to syria against their will , nor must they be used to carry out demographic engineering against the kurdish and christian population in the north of syria.


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. is concerned about the development of an extremely explosive atmosphere explicitly against syrian refugees , that attacks against syrian refugees have increased including cases of death; takes the view that the eu-turkey statement , namely the refugee deal with turkey , should be terminated immediately;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. reiterates that the modernisation of the customs union is incumbent upon the full and indiscriminate implementation of turkey’s current obligations , which derive from the present customs union agreement between eu- turkey , whilst also being based on a strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms as prescribed through the copenhagen criteria; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; stresses that given the current circumstances , any modernisation of the customs union can't be envisaged; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , thus violating the sovereignty and sovereign rights of eu member-states as protected under the international law of the sea and the eu acquis; it deplores that turkey continues to conduct illegal drillings within the lawfully delimitated eez of the republic of cyprus and threatens to create new fait accompli contrary to the provisions of unclos; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat , which undermines the prospects for constructive dialogue and are not conducive to good neighbourly relations in the region;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial "opening" of varosha by turkey on the occupied area of cyprus , which negatively alters the situation on the ground , undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action and underlines that this unilateral action violates past agreements and all the relevant unsc resolutions , particularly resolutions 550(1984) and789(1992) which call upon turkey to transfer the varosha area to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the un; warns against any change of the status quo at varosha in violation of the aforementioned unsc resolutions;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action and to refrain from provoking nationalist sentiments; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law and calls on the turkish government to end its illegal occupation of northern syria and afrin and withdraw its military and paramilitary proxy forces;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , afrin , ras al-ayn/sere kaniye and tal abyad which constitute grave violations of international law;


### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; ### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; deplores the fact that turkey sent syrian mercenaries to libya;


### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; ### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to respect the arms embargo imposed by the un security council;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh and , in violation of the international law , sent foreign proxy forces from syria to support the war effort;


### 2. emphasises that the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence , social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community is also enshrined in the eu charter of fundamental rights; ### 2. emphasises that the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence , social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community is also enshrined in the eu charter of fundamental rights , which the eu and the member states must promote and support by providing the necessary awareness and information;


### 2. calls on the member states to mount awareness-raising campaigns and provide clear information to workers and the general public on their rights and obligations , including the rights to work and employment , with a specific focus on accessibility and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; ### 2. calls on the member states to mount awareness-raising campaigns and provide clear information to workers and the general public on their rights and obligations , including the rights to work and employment , with a specific focus on accessibility and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the un convention on the rights of persons with disabilities; notes that the non-availability , prohibitive costs and lack of sufficient facilities offering quality childcare services continue to be a significant barrier to the equal participation of women in all aspects of society , including work;


### 5. calls on the commission to assess whether the member states have detailed provisions in place to ensure that people can exercise their right to maternity leave , paternity leave and care leave , as well as arrangements for flexible working; ### 5. calls on the commission to assess whether the member states have detailed provisions in place to ensure that people can exercise their right to maternity leave , paternity leave and care leave , as well as arrangements for flexible working; stresses the need to enhance the responsibility of states and employers for maternity and paternity rights , which include the right of women to be both mothers and workers without forfeiting labour rights;


### 7. looks forward to the evaluation of the european disability strategy and the commission proposal on the 2021 disability equality strategy with policies that are sensitive to the specific needs of women; ### 7. looks forward to the evaluation of the european disability strategy and the commission proposal on the 2021 disability equality strategy with policies that are sensitive to the specific needs of women; points out that broader inclusion can only be achieved and guaranteed through free , quality public services that improve the quality of life; calls on the member states to promote work with rights , decent wages , and universal physical and digital accessibility; insists on effective measures to promote mobility , information and the inclusion of persons with disabilities;


### 8. calls on the member states to take steps to encourage and promote businesses that are committed to recruiting people with disabilities. ### 8. calls on the member states to take steps to encourage and promote businesses that are committed to recruiting people with disabilities; calls for joint efforts to improve access to employment opportunities for women with disabilities; stresses that collective bargaining is a decisive factor in reversing and overcoming inequalities and that equal pay for equal work should be guaranteed;


### a. whereas persons with disabilities (pwd) are denied their right to engage in work on an equal basis with others; ### a. whereas persons with disabilities1a (pwd) are deprived of their fundamental rights in the eu; whereas they are overwhelmingly excluded from the open labour market and denied their right to engage in work on an equal basis with others;


### 4. calls on the member states to guarantee an accessible , non-stereotyped education system , with inclusive education measures; ### 4. calls on the member states to guarantee a public , non-stereotyped education system , with inclusive education measures promoting social inclusion;


### (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the european economy , growth and job creation. that objective , and the objective of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 climate target plan6 that was endorsed both by the european parliament7 and by the european council8 , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. ### (1) (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the european economy , growth and job creation. that objective , and the objective of at least a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 climate target plan6 that was endorsed both by the european parliament7 and by the european council8 , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system.


### (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the european economy , growth and job creation. that objective , and the objective of a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 climate target plan6 that was endorsed both by the european parliament7 and by the european council8 , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. ### (1) the european green deal5 establishes the objective of the union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the european economy , growth and job creation. that objective , and the objective of at least a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 climate target plan6 that was endorsed both by the european parliament7 and by the european council8 , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system.


### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the european green deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 , given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss. ### (2) renewable energy plays a fundamental role in delivering the european green deal and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 , given that the energy sector contributes over 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the union. by reducing those greenhouse gas emissions , renewable energy also contributes to tackling environmental-related challenges such as biodiversity loss. however , particular attention should be paid to big scale renewable energy projects , overall wind and photovoltaic , to ensure their deployment is fully compatible with enhancement of biodiversity , proper land planning and full commitment of local communities.


### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council9 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target10 . therefore , the target set out in article 3 of that directive needs to be increased. ### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council9 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 50% by 2030 and 100% in 2040 , in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target10 . therefore , the target set out in article 3 of that directive needs to be increased.


### (4) there is a growing recognition of the need for alignment of bioenergy policies with the cascading principle of biomass use11 , with a view to ensuring fair access to the biomass raw material market for the development of innovative , high value-added bio-based solutions and a sustainable circular bioeconomy. when developing support schemes for bioenergy , member states should therefore take into consideration the available sustainable supply of biomass for energy and non-energy uses and the maintenance of the national forest carbon sinks and ecosystems as well as the principles of the circular economy and the biomass cascading use , and the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008/98/ecof the european parliament and of the council12 . for this , they should grant no support to the production of energy from saw logs , veener logs , stumps and roots and avoid promoting the use of quality roundwood for energy except in well-defined circumstances. in line with the cascading principle , woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood-based products , 2) extending their service life , 3) re-use , 4) recycling , 5) bio-energy and 6) disposal. where no other use for woody biomass is economically viable or environmentally appropriate , energy recovery helps to reduce energy generation from non-renewable sources. member states’ support schemes for bioenergy should therefore be directed to such feedstocks for which little market competition exists with the material sectors , and whose sourcing is considered positive for both climate and biodiversity , in order to avoid negative incentives for unsustainable bioenergy pathways , as identified in the jrc report ‘the use of woody biomass for energy production in the eu’13 . on the other hand , in defining the further implications of the cascading principle , it is necessary to recognise the national specificities which guide member states in the design of their support schemeswaste prevention , reuse and recycling of waste should be the priority option. member states should avoid creating support schemes which would be counter to targets on treatment of waste and which would lead to the inefficient use of recyclable waste. moreover , in order to ensure a more efficient use of bioenergy , from 2026 on member states should not give support anymore to electricity-only plants , unless the installations are in regions with a specific use status as regards their transition away from fossil fuels or if the installations use carbon capture and storage. ### (4) (4) there is a growing recognition of the need for alignment of bioenergy policies with the cascading principle , in particular with respect to forest and agricultural biomass use , with a view to ensuring fair access to the biomass raw material market for the development of innovative , high value-added bio-based solutions and a sustainable circular bioeconomy. policies should therefore take into account these principles and further promote the re-introduction of secondary raw materials in the economy over recovery for energy purposes , as required by the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008/98/ec. in particular , when developing support schemes for bioenergy , member states should therefore take into consideration the available sustainable supply of biomass for energy and non-energy uses and the maintenance of the national forest carbon sinks and ecosystems as well as the principles of the circular economy and the biomass cascading use , and the waste hierarchy established in directive 2008/98/ecof the european parliament and of the council12 . for this , they should grant no support to the production of energy from saw logs , veener logs , stumps and roots and avoid promoting the use of quality round wood for energy except in well-defined circumstances. in line with the cascading principle , woody biomass should be used according to its highest economic and environmental added value in the following order of priorities: 1) wood-based products , 2) extending their service life , 3) re-use , 4) recycling , 5) bio-energy and 6) disposal. where no other use for woody biomass is economically viable or environmentally appropriate , energy recovery helps to reduce energy generation from non-renewable sources. member states’ support schemes for bioenergy should therefore be directed to such feedstocks for which little market competition exists with the material sectors , and whose sourcing is considered positive for both climate and biodiversity , in order to avoid negative incentives for unsustainable bioenergy pathways , as identified in the jrc report ‘the use of woody biomass for energy production in the eu’13 . on the other hand , in defining the further implications of the cascading principle , it is necessary to recognise the national specificities which guide member states in the design of their support schemeswaste prevention , reuse and recycling of waste should be the priority option. member states should avoid creating support schemes which would be counter to targets on treatment of waste and which would lead to the inefficient use of recyclable waste. moreover , in order to ensure a more efficient use of bioenergy , from 2024 on member states should not give support anymore to electricity-only plants .


### (5) the rapid growth and increasing cost-competitiveness of renewable electricity production can be used to satisfy a growing share of energy demand , for instance using heat pumps for space heating or low-temperature industrial processes , electric vehicles for transport , or electric furnaces in certain industries. renewable electricity can also be used to produce synthetic fuels for consumption in hard-to-decarbonise transport sectors such as aviation and maritime transport. a framework for electrification needs to enable robust and efficient coordination and expand market mechanisms to match both supply and demand in space and time , stimulate investments in flexibility , and help integrate large shares of variable renewable generation. member states should therefore ensure that the deployment of renewable electricity continues to increase at an adequate pace to meet growing demand. for this , member states should establish a framework that includes market-compatible mechanisms to tackle remaining barriers to have secure and adequate electricity systems fit for a high level of renewable energy , as well as storage facilities , fully integrated into the electricity system. in particular , this framework shall tackle remaining barriers , including non-financial ones such as insufficient digital and human resources of authorities to process a growing number of permitting applications. ### (5) the rapid growth and increasing cost-competitiveness of renewable electricity production can be used to satisfy a growing share of energy demand , for instance using heat pumps for space heating or low-temperature industrial processes , electric vehicles for transport , or electric furnaces in certain industries. renewable electricity can also be used to produce synthetic fuels for consumption in hard-to-decarbonise transport sectors such as aviation and maritime transport. a framework for electrification needs to enable robust and efficient coordination to match both supply and demand in space and time , stimulate investments in flexibility , and help integrate large shares of variable renewable generation. member states should therefore ensure that the deployment of renewable electricity continues to increase at an adequate pace to meet growing demand which , in turn , should be reduced according the energy efficiency first principle. for this , member states should establish a framework that includes mechanisms to tackle remaining barriers to have secure and adequate electricity systems fit for a high level of renewable energy , as well as storage facilities , fully integrated into the electricity system , and respectful with nature and with eu engagement in biodiversity. in particular , this framework shall tackle remaining barriers , including non-financial ones such as insufficient digital and human resources of authorities to process a growing number of permitting applications.


### (10) overly complex and excessively long administrative procedures constitute a major barrier for the deployment of renewable energy. on the basis of the measures to improve administrative procedures for renewable energy installations that member states are to report on by 15 march 2023 in their first integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council15 , the commission should assess whether the provisions included in this directive to streamline these procedures have resulted in smooth and proportionate procedures. if that assessment reveals significant scope for improvement , the commission should take appropriate measures to ensure member states have streamlined and efficient administrative procedures in place. ### (10) on the basis of the measures to improve administrative procedures for renewable energy installations that member states are to report on by 15 march 2023 in their first integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council15 , the commission should assess whether the provisions included in this directive to streamline these procedures have resulted in smooth and proportionate procedures , particularly for energy communities and small scale projects. if that assessment reveals significant scope for improvement , the commission should take appropriate measures to ensure member states have streamlined and efficient administrative procedures in place.


### (11) buildings have a large untapped potential to contribute effectively to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the union. the decarbonisation of heating and cooling in this sector through an increased share in production and use of renewable energy will be needed to meet the ambition set in the climate target plan to achieve the union objective of climate neutrality. however , progress on the use of renewables for heating and cooling has been stagnant in the last decade , largely relying on increased use of biomass. without the establishment of targets to increase the production and use of renewable energy in buildings , there will be no ability to track progress and identify bottlenecks in the uptake of renewables. furthermore , the creation of targets will provide a long-term signal to investors , including for the period immediately after 2030. this will complement obligations related to energy efficiency and the energy performance of buildings. therefore , indicative targets for the use of renewable energy in buildings should be set to guide and incentivise member states’ efforts to exploit the potential of using and producing renewable energy in buildings , encourage the development of and integration of technologies which produce renewable energy while providing certainty for investors and local level engagement. ### (11) buildings have a large untapped potential to contribute effectively to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the union. the decarbonisation of heating and cooling in this sector through an increased share in production and use of renewable energy will be needed to meet the ambition set in the climate target plan to achieve the union objective of climate neutrality. however , progress on the use of renewables for heating and cooling has been stagnant in the last decade , largely relying on increased use of biomass. without the establishment of targets to increase the production and use of renewable energy in buildings , there will be no ability to track progress and identify bottlenecks in the uptake of renewables. furthermore , the creation of targets will provide a long-term signal to investors , including for the period immediately after 2030. this will complement obligations related to energy efficiency and the energy performance of buildings. therefore , indicative targets for the use of renewable energy in buildings should be set to guide and incentivise member states’ efforts to exploit the potential of using and producing renewable energy in buildings , encourage the development of and integration of technologies which produce renewable energy while providing certainty for investors and local level engagement. non technological barriers , such as financial or related to owner/tenant relationship , should be addressed.


### (23) increasing ambition in the heating and cooling sector is key to delivering the overall renewable energy target given that heating and cooling constitutes around half of the union’s energy consumption , covering a wide range of end uses and technologies in buildings , industry and district heating and cooling. to accelerate the increase of renewables in heating and cooling , an annual 1.1 percentage point increase at member state level should be made binding as a minimum for all member states. for those member states , which already have renewable shares above 50% in the heating and cooling sector , it should remain possible to only apply half of the binding annual increase rate and member states with 60% or above may count any such share as fulfilling the average annual increase rate in accordance with points b) and c) of paragraph 2 of article 23. in addition , member state-specific top-ups should be set , redistributing the additional efforts to the desired level of renewables in 2030 among member states based on gdp and cost-effectiveness. a longer list of different measures should also be included in directive (eu) 2018/2001 to facilitate increasing the share of renewables in heating and cooling. member states may implement one or more measures from the list of measures. ### (23) increasing ambition in the heating and cooling sector is key to delivering the overall renewable energy target given that heating and cooling constitutes around half of the union’s energy consumption , covering a wide range of end uses and technologies in buildings , industry and district heating and cooling. to accelerate the increase of renewables in heating and cooling , an annual increase should be encouraged for all member states. for those member states , which already have renewable shares above 50% in the heating and cooling sector , it should remain possible to only apply half of the annual increase rate and member states with 60% or above may count any such share as fulfilling the average annual increase rate in accordance with points b) and c) of paragraph 2 of article 23. in addition , member state-specific top-ups should be set , redistributing the additional efforts to the desired level of renewables in 2030 among member states based on gdp and cost-effectiveness. a longer list of different measures should also be included in directive (eu) 2018/2001 to facilitate increasing the share of renewables in heating and cooling. member states may implement one or more measures from the list of measures.


### (27) waste heat and cold are underused despite their wide availability , leading to a waste of resources , lower energy efficiency in national energy systems and higher than necessary energy consumption in the union. requirements for closer coordination between district heating and cooling operators , industrial and tertiary sectors , and local authorities could facilitate the dialogue and cooperation necessary to harness cost-effective waste heat and cold potentials via district heating and cooling systems. ### (27) waste heat and cold are underused despite their wide availability , leading to a waste of resources , lower energy efficiency in national energy systems and higher than necessary energy consumption in the union. requirements for closer coordination between district heating and cooling operators , industrial and tertiary sectors , and local authorities could facilitate the dialogue and cooperation necessary to harness cost-effective waste heat and cold potentials via district heating and cooling systems. however , every process should increase its efficiency and then reduce the final amount of waste heat and cold.


### (29) the use of renewable fuels and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost-effective manner , and improve , amongst other , energy diversification in that sector while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports. with a view to achieving the increased target for greenhouse gas emission savings defined by the union , the level of renewable energy supplied to all transport modes in the union should be increased. expressing the transport target as a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate an increasing use of the most cost-effective and performing fuels , in terms of greenhouse gas savings , in transport. in addition , a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate innovation and set out a clear benchmark to compare across fuel types and renewable electricity depending on their greenhouse gas intensity. complementary to this , increasing the level of the energy-based target on advanced biofuels and biogas and introducing a target for renewable fuels of non-biological origin would ensure an increased use of the renewable fuels with smallest environmental impact in transport modes that are difficult to electrify. the achievement of those targets should be ensured by obligations on fuel suppliers as well as by other measures included in [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport - fueleu maritime and regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport]. dedicated obligations on aviation fuel suppliers should be set only pursuant to [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport]. ### (29) the use of renewable fuels and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to the decarbonisation of the union transport sector in a cost-effective manner , and improve , amongst other , energy diversification in that sector. renewables should be used in the transport sector to supplement the essential efforts to achieve a modal shift from the predominance of road transport to modes with lower environmental impacts , particularly rail , while promoting innovation , growth and jobs in the union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports. this modal shift should form part of the general changes made to urban planning to optimise mobility and reduce home-workplace-leisure distances , allowing the use of individual road vehicles to be replaced with collective public transport and soft modes of transport. with a view to achieving the increased target for greenhouse gas emission savings defined by the union , the level of renewable energy supplied to all transport modes in the union should be increased. expressing the transport target as a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate an increasing use of the most cost-effective and performing fuels , in terms of greenhouse gas savings , in transport. in addition , a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target would stimulate innovation and set out a clear benchmark to compare across fuel types and renewable electricity depending on their greenhouse gas intensity. complementary to this , increasing the level of the energy-based target on advanced biofuels and biogas and introducing a target for renewable fuels of non-biological origin would ensure an increased use of the renewable fuels with smallest environmental impact in transport modes that are difficult to electrify. the achievement of those targets should be ensured by obligations on fuel suppliers as well as by other measures included in [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport - fueleu maritime and regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport]. dedicated obligations on aviation fuel suppliers should be set only pursuant to [regulation (eu) 2021/xxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport].


### (31) the union’s renewable energy policy aims to contribute to achieving the climate change mitigation objectives of the european union in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. in the pursuit of this goal , it is essential to also contribute to wider environmental objectives , and in particular the prevention of biodiversity loss , which is negatively impacted by the indirect land use change associated to the production of certain biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels. contributing to these climate and environmental objectives constitutes a deep and longstanding intergenerational concern for union citizens and the union legislator. as a consequence , the changes in the way the transport target is calculated should not affect the limits established on how to account toward that target certain fuels produced from food and feed crops on the one hand and high indirect land-use change-risk fuels on the other hand. in addition , in order not to create an incentive to use biofuels and biogas produced from food and feed crops in transport , member states should continue to be able to choose whether count them or not towards the transport target. if they do not count them , they may reduce the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target accordingly , assuming that food and feed crop-based biofuels save 50% greenhouse gas emissions , which corresponds to the typical values set out in an annex to this directive for the greenhouse gas emission savings of the most relevant production pathways of food and feed crop-based biofuels as well as the minimum savings threshold applying to most installations producing such biofuels. ### (31) the union’s renewable energy policy aims to contribute to achieving the climate change mitigation objectives of the european union in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. in the pursuit of this goal , it is essential to also contribute to wider environmental objectives , and in particular the prevention of biodiversity loss , which is negatively impacted by the indirect land use change associated to the production of certain biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels. likewise , inadequate planning of the installations of large wind or photovoltaic projects can have undesired effects on biodiversity , on landscapes , and on local communities. contributing to these climate and environmental objectives constitutes a deep and longstanding intergenerational concern for union citizens and the union legislator. as a consequence , fuels produced from food and feed crops with high indirect land-use change-risk fuels , such as palm or soy oil , should phase out by 2022. if they do not count them , they may reduce the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target accordingly , assuming that food and feed crop-based biofuels save 50% greenhouse gas emissions , which corresponds to the typical values set out in an annex to this directive for the greenhouse gas emission savings of the most relevant production pathways of food and feed crop-based biofuels as well as the minimum savings threshold applying to most installations producing such biofuels. careful spatial planning of new renewable energy installations is required , taking into account union law and strategies on biodiversity , and the consent and commitment of local communities.


### (31) the union’s renewable energy policy aims to contribute to achieving the climate change mitigation objectives of the european union in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. in the pursuit of this goal , it is essential to also contribute to wider environmental objectives , and in particular the prevention of biodiversity loss , which is negatively impacted by the indirect land use change associated to the production of certain biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels. contributing to these climate and environmental objectives constitutes a deep and longstanding intergenerational concern for union citizens and the union legislator. as a consequence , the changes in the way the transport target is calculated should not affect the limits established on how to account toward that target certain fuels produced from food and feed crops on the one hand and high indirect land-use change-risk fuels on the other hand. in addition , in order not to create an incentive to use biofuels and biogas produced from food and feed crops in transport , member states should continue to be able to choose whether count them or not towards the transport target. if they do not count them , they may reduce the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target accordingly , assuming that food and feed crop-based biofuels save 50% greenhouse gas emissions , which corresponds to the typical values set out in an annex to this directive for the greenhouse gas emission savings of the most relevant production pathways of food and feed crop-based biofuels as well as the minimum savings threshold applying to most installations producing such biofuels. ### (31) the union’s renewable energy policy aims to contribute to achieving the climate change mitigation objectives of the european union in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. in the pursuit of this goal , it is essential to also contribute to wider environmental objectives , and in particular the prevention of biodiversity loss , which is negatively impacted by the indirect land use change associated to the production of certain biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels , which often affects ecosystems vital to preserving global biodynamics. contributing to these climate and environmental objectives constitutes a deep and longstanding intergenerational concern for union citizens and the union legislator. as a consequence , the changes in the way the transport target is calculated should not affect the limits established on how to account toward that target certain fuels produced from food and feed crops on the one hand and high indirect land-use change-risk fuels on the other hand. in addition , in order to eliminate the use of biofuels and biogas produced from food and feed crops in transport , member states should encourage their exclusion from the transport target.


### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced , in line with the approach for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomass. in addition , the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass-based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels. ### (36) directive (eu) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. it set out specific rules for biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass , requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. to achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats , such as primary forests , highly biodiverse forests , grasslands and peat lands , source forest biomass from those areas should be forbidden. in addition , the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass-based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels.


### (36) ‘renewable fuels of non-biological origin’ means liquid and gaseous fuels the energy content of which is derived from renewable sources other than biomass;; ### (36) renewable fuels of non-biological origin’ means liquid and gaseous fuels the energy content of which is derived from renewable sources other than biomass and produced from additional renewable electricity;


### 1. member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 40%.; ### 1. 1. member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 50% , supported by a long-term 100% renewables target and nationally binding targets.


### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. to that end , they shall take into account the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph. ### 3. member states shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and prevents harmful impacts on biodiversity. to that end , they shall implement the waste hierarchy as set out in article 4 of directive 2008/98/ec and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph , the conservation status of species and habitats as set out in directive 2009/147/ec and directive 92/43/eec , good environmental status of oceans as set out in 2008/56/ec as well as the good ecological status of rivers as set out in directive 2000/60/ec.


### the use of saw logs , veneer logs , stumps and roots to produce energy. ### (i) the use of primary woody biomass to produce energy.


### from 31 december 2026 , and without prejudice to the obligations in the first sub-paragraph , member states shall grant no support to the production of electricity from forest biomass in electricity-only-installations , unless such electricity meets at least one of the following conditions: ### by 2024 , the commission shall present a proposal to phase out support schemes to forest biomass;


### it is produced in a region identified in a territorial just transition plan approved by the european commission , in accordance with regulation (eu) 2021/… of the european parliament and the council establishing the just transition fund due to its reliance on solid fossil fuels , and meets the relevant requirements set in article 29(11); ### deleted


### (ii) it is produced applying biomass co2 capture and storage and meets the requirements set in article 29(11) , second subparagraph. ### deleted


### no later than one year after [the entry into force of this amending directive] , the commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with article 35 on how to apply the cascading principle for biomass , in particular on how to minimise the use of quality roundwood for energy production , with a focus on support schemes and with due regard to national specificities. ### no later than one year after [the entry into force of this amending directive] , the commission shall adopt a delegated actin accordance with article 35 on how to apply the cascading principle for biomass , in particular on how to exclude the use of primary woody biomass for energy production , with a focus on support schemes


### from 31 december 2026 , and without prejudice to the obligations in the first sub-paragraph , member states shall grant no support to the production of electricity from forest biomass in electricity-only-installations , unless such electricity meets at least one of the following conditions: ### deleted


### 7a. member states bordering a sea basin shall cooperate to jointly define the amount of offshore renewable energy they plan to produce in that sea basin by 2050 , with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040. they shall take into account the specificities and development in each region , the offshore renewable potential of the sea basin and the importance of ensuring the associated integrated grid planning. member states shall notify that amount in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.; ### 7a. 7a. member states bordering a sea basin shall cooperate to jointly define the amount of offshore renewable energy they plan to produce in that sea basin by 2050 , with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040. they shall take into account the specificities and development in each region , the offshore renewable potential of the sea basin , and the importance of ensuring the associated integrated grid planning , the need to include renewable energy communities in the development of offshore joint projects , while also ensuring increased deployment of offshore renewable energy is mobilised in respect of the biodiversity strategy and directive 92/43/eec. member states shall notify that amount in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. by … [two years after entry into force of this amending directive] , member states shall align their maritime spatial plans pursuant to directive (eu) 2014/89 with the provisions of this paragraph.’;


### 9. by one year after the entry into force of this amending directive , the commission shall review , and where appropriate , propose modifications to , the rules on administrative procedures set out in articles 15 , 16 and 17 and their application , and may take additional measures to support member states in their implementation.; ### 9. 9. by … [six months after the entry into force of this amending directive] , the commission shall review , and where appropriate , propose modifications to strengthen the rules on administrative procedures set out in articles 15 , 16 and 17 and their application , and may take additional measures to support member states in their implementation , such as updating of mining laws or improving technical capabilities. the commission shall publish guidelines to support member states in their implementation of the rules on permitting and administrative procedures set out in articles 15 , 16 and 17 of this directive , in order to ensure that the citizens and communities have the opportunity to engage in the energy transition and the increased use of renewable energy mobilises synergies with biodiversity protection. the guidelines shall be accompanied by a set of key indicators to enable a transparent assessment of both progress and effectiveness. by ...[six months after entry into force of this amending directive] , member states shall submit a strategic plan to the commission containing an assessment of the permitting process and corrective measures to be taken in line with the guidelines and with the aim of not hindering reaching the national climate and energy plans. the commission shall make these plans public. in their progress reports on the national climate and energy plans , referred to in article 20 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , member states shall report on the implementation of the corrective measures incited in the strategic plan and the key indicators.


### 3. member states shall ensure that public buildings at national , regional and local level , fulfil an exemplary role as regards the share of renewable energy used , in accordance with the provisions of article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu and article 5 of directive 2012/27/eu. member states may , among others , allow that obligation to be fulfilled by providing for the roofs of public or mixed private-public buildings to be used by third parties for installations that produce energy from renewable sources. ### 3. member states shall ensure that public buildings at national , regional and local level , fulfil an exemplary role as regards the share of renewable energy used , in accordance with the provisions of article 9 of directive 2010/31/eu and article 5 of directive 2012/27/eu. member states may , among others , allow that obligation to be fulfilled by providing for the roofs subsurfaces of public or mixed private-public buildings to be used by third parties for installations that produce energy from renewable sources. increase of debt as a consequence of purchase of equipment and installations shall not be taken into account in the frame of public debt and european semester. member states shall promote and support cooperation between local authorities and renewable energy communities in the building sector , particularly through the use of public procurement. such support shall be indicated in member states' national building renovation plans under article 3 of directive [xxxx].the commission shall , within one year of entry into force of this directive , develop union green public procurement criteria to support collaboration between local authorities and renewable energy communities on the development of renewables generation capacity on public or mixed private-public buildings.


### 1. in order to promote the production and use of renewable energy in the building sector , member states shall set an indicative target for the share of renewables in final energy consumption in their buildings sector in 2030 that is consistent with an indicative target of at least a 49 % share of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector in the union’s final consumption of energy in 2030. the national target shall be expressed in terms of share of national final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in article 7. member states shall include their target in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 as well as information on how they plan to achieve it. ### 1. in order to promote the production and use of renewable energy in the building sector , member states shall set an indicative target for the share of renewables in final energy consumption in their buildings sector in 2030. the national target shall be expressed in terms of share of national final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in article 7. member states shall include their target in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 as well as information on how they plan to achieve it.


### 3. subject to their assessment included in the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with annex i to regulation (eu) 2018/1999 on the necessity to build new infrastructure for district heating and cooling from renewable sources in order to achieve the union target set in article 3(1) of this directive , member states shall , where relevant , take the necessary steps with a view to developing efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure to promote heating and cooling from renewable energy sources , including solar energy , ambient energy , geothermal energy , biomass , biogas , bioliquids and waste heat and cold , in combination with thermal energy storage.; ### 3. subject to their assessment included in the integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with annex i to regulation (eu) 2018/1999 on the necessity to build new infrastructure for district heating and cooling from renewable sources in order to achieve the union target set in article 3(1) of this directive , member states shall , where relevant , take the necessary steps with a view to developing efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure to promote heating and cooling from renewable energy sources with low-impact on nature , including solar energy , ambient energy , geothermal energy , biomass , excluding woody biomass , biogas , bioliquids that are not produced from food and feed crops , and waste heat and cold , in combination with thermal energy storage.


### 4. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory framework does not discriminate against participation in the electricity markets , including congestion management and the provision of flexibility and balancing services , of small or mobile systems such as domestic batteries and electric vehicles , both directly and through aggregation.; ### 4. member states shall ensure that the national regulatory framework does not discriminate against participation in the electricity markets , including congestion management and the provision of flexibility and balancing services , of district heating and cooling networks , small or mobile systems such as domestic batteries , and electric vehicles , both directly and through aggregation. member states shall also ensure a level playing field for smaller market actors , in particular renewable energy communities , so that they are able to participate in the market without facing disproportionate administrative or regulatory burden.


### member states shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non-biological origin used for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be 50 % of the hydrogen used for final energy and non-energy purposes in industry by 2030. for the calculation of that percentage , the following rules shall apply: ### member states shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non-biological origin used for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be 50 % of the hydrogen used for final energy and non-energy purposes in industry by 2030 , and that only green hydrogen is used in industries that are the most difficult to decarbonise , in line with the energy efficiency first principle. for the calculation of that percentage , the following rules shall apply:


### 1. member states shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable sources in the amount of energy sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes in the industry sector by an indicative average minimum annual increase of 1.1 percentage points by 2030. ### 1. member states shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable sources in the amount of energy sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes in the industry sector by a progressive annual increase to 2030.


### that increase shall be of 1.5 percentage points for member states where waste heat and cold is used. in that case , member states may count waste heat and cold up to 40 % of the average annual increase. ### that increase shall be of 1.5 percentage points for member states where waste heat and cold is used. in that case , member states may count waste heat and cold up to 40 % of the average annual increase. by2040 waste heat and cold shall be entirely from renewable sources.


### 1. in order to promote the use of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector , each member state shall , increase the share of renewable energy in that sector by at least 1.1 percentage points as an annual average calculated for the periods 2021 to 2025 and 2026 to 2030 , starting from the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector in 2020 , expressed in terms of national share of gross final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in article 7. ### 1. in order to promote the use of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector , each member state shall seek to increase the share of renewable energy in that sector , starting from the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector in 2020 , expressed in terms of national share of gross final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in article 7.


### in addition to the minimum 1.1 percentage points annual increase referred to in the first subparagraph , each member state shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy in their heating and cooling sector by the amount set out in annex 1a.; ### each member state shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy in their heating and cooling sector by the amount set out in annex 1a.;


### member states with a share of energy from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold in district heating and cooling above 60 % may count any such share as fulfilling the average annual increase referred to in the first subparagraph. ### member states with a share of energy from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold in district heating and cooling above 60 % may count any such share as fulfilling the average annual increase referred to in the first subparagraph. by 2040 , waste heat and cold shall be entirely from renewable sources.