### 1. the general objective of the initiative is to support large-scale technological capacity building and innovation throughout the union to enable development and deployment of cutting-edge and next generation semiconductor and quantum technologies that will reinforce the union advanced design , systems integration and chips production capabilities , as well as contribute to the achievement of the twin digital and green transition. ### 1. the general objective of the initiative is to support large-scale technological capacity building and innovation throughout the union to enable development and deployment of cutting-edge and next generation semiconductor and quantum technologies that will reinforce the union advanced design , systems integration and chips production capabilities , as well as contribute to the achievement of the twin digital and green transition , and fulfill ambitious social objectives.


### (2) upgrading the design capacity with ongoing innovative developments , such as processor architectures based on the open-source reduced instruction set computer architecture (risc-v); ### (2) upgrading the design capacity with ongoing innovative developments , such as processor architectures based on the open-source reduced instruction set computer architecture (risc-v) or open-source computer-aided design tools;


### (2) address the skills shortage , attracting and mobilising new talent and supporting the emergence of a suitably skilled workforce for strengthening the semiconductor sector , including via reskilling and upskilling of workers. ### 2) address the skills shortage , attracting , mobilising and winning the loyalty of new talent and supporting the emergence of a suitably skilled workforce for strengthening the semiconductor sector , including via reskilling and upskilling of workers.


### (2) address the skills shortage , attracting and mobilising new talent and supporting the emergence of a suitably skilled workforce for strengthening the semiconductor sector , including via reskilling and upskilling of workers. ### (2) address the skills shortage , including via reskilling and upskilling of workers , while ensuring job and social security , employment growth and the highest standards regarding working conditions and labour rights.


### 3. member states shall designate candidate competence centres in accordance with its national procedures , administrative and institutional structures through an open and competitive process. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , set the procedure for establishing competence centres , including selection criteria , and further tasks and functions of the centres with respect to the implementation of the actions under the initiative , the procedure for establishing the network as well to adopt decisions on the selection of entities forming the network. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2). ### 3. member states shall designate candidate competence centres in accordance with its national procedures , administrative and institutional structures through an open and competitive process. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , set the procedure for establishing competence centres , including selection criteria , including priority and preference for public or non-for-profit entities and further tasks and functions of the centres with respect to the implementation of the actions under the initiative , the procedure for establishing the network as well to adopt decisions on the selection of entities forming the network. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2).


### 1. integrated production facilities and open eu foundries shall be considered to contribute to the security of supply of semiconductors in the union and therefore to be in the public interest. ### 1. to the extent their activities are driven by the public interest , integrated production facilities and open eu foundries shall be considered to contribute to the security of supply of semiconductors in the union and therefore to be in the public interest;


### (4) it is necessary to take measures to build capacity and strengthen the union’s semiconductor sector in line with article 173(3) of the treaty. these measures do not entail the harmonisation of national laws and regulations. in this regard , the union should reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base , whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor sector , reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies , and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. the chips for europe initiative (the ‘initiative’) should support these aims by bridging the gap between europe’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their sustainable industrial exploitation. it should promote capacity building to enable design , production and systems integration in next generation semiconductor technologies , enhance collaboration among key players across the union , strengthening europe's semiconductor supply and value chains , serving key industrial sectors and creating new markets. ### (4) it is necessary to take measures to build capacity and strengthen the union’s semiconductor sector in line with article 173(3) of the treaty. these measures do not entail the harmonisation of national laws and regulations. in this regard , the union should reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base , whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor sector , reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies , and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. the chips for europe initiative (the ‘initiative’) should support these aims by bridging the gap between europe’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation on a long-term basis. it should promote capacity building to enable design , production and systems integration in next generation semiconductor technologies , enhance collaboration among key players across the union , strengthening europe's semiconductor supply and value chains , serving key industrial sectors and creating new markets.


### (6) the achievement of these objectives will be supported by a governance mechanism. at union level , this regulation establishes a european semiconductor board , composed of representatives of the member states and chaired by the commission. the european semiconductor board will provide advice to and assist the commission on specific questions , including the consistent application of this regulation , facilitating cooperation among member states and exchanging information on issues relating to this regulation. the european semiconductor board should hold separate meetings for its tasks under the different chapters of this regulation. the different meetings may include different compositions of the high-level representatives and the commission may establish subgroups. ### (6) the achievement of these objectives will be supported by a governance mechanism. at union level , this regulation establishes a european semiconductor board , composed of representatives of the member states and chaired by the commission. the european semiconductor board will provide advice to and assist the commission on specific questions , including the consistent application of this regulation , facilitating cooperation among member states and exchanging information on issues relating to this regulation. the european semiconductor board should hold separate meetings for its tasks under the different chapters of this regulation. the different meetings may include different compositions of the high-level representatives , selected in such a way as to avoid any conflict of interest , and the commission may establish subgroups.


### (7) given the globalised nature of the semiconductor supply chain , international cooperation with third countries is an important element to achieve a resilience of the union’s semiconductor ecosystem. the actions taken under this regulation should also enable the union to play a stronger role , as a centre of excellence , in a better functioning global , interdependent semiconductors ecosystem. the commission , assisted by the european semiconductor board , should cooperate and build partnerships with third countries with a view to seeking solutions to address , to the extent possible , disruptions of the semiconductor supply chain. ### (7) given the globalised nature of the semiconductor supply chain , international cooperation with third countries is an important element to achieve a resilience of the union’s semiconductor ecosystem. the actions taken under this regulation should also enable the union to play a stronger role , as a centre of excellence , in a better functioning global , interdependent semiconductors ecosystem. the commission , assisted by the european semiconductor board , should cooperate and , after approval by the council and the european parliament under the procedure laid down in article 207 tfeu , build partnerships with third countries with a view to seeking solutions to address , to the extent possible , disruptions of the semiconductor supply chain.


### (14) support from the initiative should be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations in a proportionate manner , and actions should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market. actions should have a clear added value for the union. ### (14) support from the initiative should be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations in a proportionate manner , and actions should not duplicate private financing. actions should have a clear and proven added value for the union , including in social and environmental terms.


### (19) integrated production facilities and open eu foundries should provide semiconductor manufacturing capabilities that are “first-of-a-kind” in the union and contribute to the security of supply and to a resilient ecosystem in the internal market. the qualifying factor for the production of a first-of-a-kind facility could be with regard to the technology node , substrate material , such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride , and other product innovation that can offer better performance , process technology or energy and environmental performance. a facility of a comparable capability on an industrial scale should not yet substantively be present or committed to be built within the union , excluding facilities for research and development or small-scale production sites. ### (19) integrated production facilities and open eu foundries should provide semiconductor manufacturing capabilities that are “first-of-a-kind” in the union and contribute to the security of supply and to a resilient ecosystem in the internal market. the qualifying factor for the production of a first-of-a-kind facility could be with regard to the technology node , substrate material , such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride , and other product innovation that can offer better performance , process technology or energy and environmental performance.


### (58) member states hold a key role in the application and enforcement of this regulation. in this respect , each member state should designate one or more national competent authorities for the purpose of effective implementation of this regulation and ensure that those authorities are adequately empowered and resourced. member states could designate an existing authority or authorities. in order to increase organisation efficiency in the member states and to set an official point of contact vis-a-vis the public and other counterparts at member state and union levels , including the commission and the european semiconductor board , each member state should designate , within one of the authorities it designated as competent authority under this regulation , one national single point of contact responsible for coordinating issues related to this regulation and cross-border cooperation with competent authorities of other member states. ### (58) member states hold a key role in the application and enforcement of this regulation. in this respect , each member state could designate a competent national authority for the purpose of effective implementation of this regulation and ensure that that authority is adequately empowered and resourced. member states could designate an existing authority. in order to increase organisation efficiency in the member states and to set an official point of contact vis-a-vis the public and other counterparts at member state and union levels , including the commission and the european semiconductor board , each member state should designate , within any authority it has designated as competent authority under this regulation , one national single point of contact responsible for coordinating issues related to this regulation and cross-border cooperation with competent authorities of other member states.


### setting up a coordination mechanism between the member states and the commission for monitoring the supply of semiconductors and crisis response to semiconductor shortages. ### setting up a coordination mechanism between the member states and the commission for monitoring the supply of semiconductors and crisis response to semiconductor shortages , with the aim of contributing to the european union's strategic autonomy in the field of technology.


### (10) ‘first-of-a-kind facility’ means an industrial facility capable of semiconductor manufacturing , including front-end or back-end , or both , that is not substantively already present or committed to be built within the union , for instance with regard to the technology node , substrate material , such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride , and other product innovation that can offer better performance , process innovation or energy and environmental performance; ### (10) ‘first-of-a-kind facility’ means an industrial facility capable of semiconductor manufacturing , including front-end or back-end , or both , that is not substantively already present or committed to be built within the union , for instance with regard to the technology node , substrate material , such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride , and other product innovation that can offer better performance , process innovation or energy and environmental performance , potentially yielding exceptional social and environmental benefits , both of end products and during the manufacturing process;


### 2. the initiative shall be supported by funding from the horizon europe programme and the digital europe programme , and in particular specific objective 6 thereof , for a maximum indicative amount of eur 1.65 billion and eur 1.65 billion respectively. this funding shall be implemented in accordance with regulation (eu) no 2021/695 and regulation (eu) no 2021/694. ### 2. the initiative shall be supported by funding from the horizon europe programme and the digital europe programme , and in particular specific objective 6 thereof , for a maximum indicative amount of eur 3 billion and eur 3 billion respectively. this funding shall be implemented in accordance with regulation (eu) no 2021/695 and regulation (eu) no 2021/694.


### (2) supporting large scale innovation through access to new or existing pilot lines for experimentation , test , and validation of new design concepts integrating key functionalities , such as novel materials and architectures for power electronics fostering sustainable energy and electro mobility , lower energy consumption , security , higher levels of computing performance or integrating breakthrough technologies such as neuromorphic and embedded artificial intelligence (ai) chips , integrated photonics , graphene and other 2d material based technologies; ### 2) supporting large scale innovation through access to new or existing pilot lines for experimentation , test , and validation of new design concepts , designed by means of technologies such as open-source computers and software , integrating key functionalities , such as novel materials and architectures for power electronics fostering sustainable energy and electro mobility , lower energy consumption , security , higher levels of computing performance or integrating breakthrough technologies such as neuromorphic and embedded artificial intelligence (ai) chips , integrated photonics , graphene and other 2d material based technologies;


### (2) supporting large scale innovation through access to new or existing pilot lines for experimentation , test , and validation of new design concepts integrating key functionalities , such as novel materials and architectures for power electronics fostering sustainable energy and electro mobility , lower energy consumption , security , higher levels of computing performance or integrating breakthrough technologies such as neuromorphic and embedded artificial intelligence (ai) chips , integrated photonics , graphene and other 2d material based technologies; ### (2) supporting large scale innovation through access to new or existing pilot lines for experimentation , test , and validation of new design concepts integrating key functionalities , such as novel materials and architectures for power electronics fostering sustainable energy and electro mobility , lower energy consumption , security , higher levels of computing performance or integrating breakthrough technologies such as neuromorphic and embedded artificial intelligence (ai) chips , integrated photonics , graphene and other 2d material based technologies , guaranteeing open-source results or proportionate public ownership of intellectual property rights;


### (3) providing support to integrated production facilities and open eu foundries through priority access to the new pilot lines. ### 3) providing support to integrated production facilities and open eu foundries , including public and non-profit-making structures , through priority access to the new pilot lines.


### (3) providing support to integrated production facilities and open eu foundries through priority access to the new pilot lines. ### (3) providing support to integrated production facilities and public or non-for-profit open eu foundries through priority access to the new pilot lines , guaranteeing a proportionate public return on investment.


### undertaking activities , to be described collectively as a ‘chips fund’ activities to facilitate access to debt financing and equity by start-ups , scale-ups and smes and other companies in the semiconductor value chain , through a blending facility under the investeu fund and via the european innovation council , with a view to: ### undertaking activities , to be described collectively as a ‘chips fund’ activities to facilitate access to debt financing and equity by start-ups , scale-ups and smes and other companies in the semiconductor value chain , through a facility under the investeu fund and via the european innovation council , contingent upon proportionate ownership of the intellectual property rights resulting from these activities , with a view to:


### undertaking activities , to be described collectively as a ‘chips fund’ activities to facilitate access to debt financing and equity by start-ups , scale-ups and smes and other companies in the semiconductor value chain , through a blending facility under the investeu fund and via the european innovation council , with a view to: ### undertaking activities , to be described collectively as a ‘chips fund’ activities to facilitate access to debt financing and equity by start-ups , scale-ups and smes and other companies in the semiconductor value chain , through a facility under the investeu fund and via the european innovation council , maintaining proportionate ownership of intellectual property rights resulting from these actions , with a view to:


### 1. for the purpose of implementing eligible actions and other related tasks funded under the initiative a european chips infrastructure consortium (‘ecic’) may be established under the conditions set out in this article. ### 1. for the purpose of implementing eligible actions and other related tasks funded under the initiative a public european chips infrastructure consortium (‘pecic’) may be established under the conditions set out in this article.


### consist of at least three legal entities from at least three member states and be operated as a public-private sector consortium with the participation of the member states , and private legal entities; ### consist of at least three legal entities from at least three member states and be operated with the participation of the member states , and private legal entities;


### consist of at least three legal entities from at least three member states and be operated as a public-private sector consortium with the participation of the member states , and private legal entities; ### consist of at least three legal entities from at least three member states and be operated as a public-private sector consortium with the participation on equal terms of the member states , private legal entities , trade unions as well as works councils and civil society organisations dedicated to the protection of the environment;


### consist of at least three legal entities from at least three member states and be operated as a public-private sector consortium with the participation of the member states , and private legal entities; ### consist of at least three legal entities from at least three member states and be operated as a public consortium with the participation of the member states;


### 9. the ecic shall produce an annual activity report , containing a technical description of its activities and financial statement. the annual activity report shall be transmitted to the commission and made publicly available. the commission may provide recommendations regarding the matters covered in the annual activity report. ### 9. the ecic shall produce an annual activity report , containing a technical description of its activities and financial statement as well as a social impact report concerning employment and training. the annual activity report shall be transmitted to the commission and made publicly available. the commission may provide recommendations regarding the matters covered in the annual activity report.


### 9. the ecic shall produce an annual activity report , containing a technical description of its activities and financial statement. the annual activity report shall be transmitted to the commission and made publicly available. the commission may provide recommendations regarding the matters covered in the annual activity report. ### 9. the ecic shall produce an annual activity report , containing a technical description of its activities and financial statement as well as a social impact report including in terms of employment and training. the annual activity report shall be transmitted to the commission and made publicly available. the commission may provide recommendations regarding the matters covered in the annual activity report.


### 1. integrated production facilities are first-of-a-kind semiconductor design and manufacturing facilities , including front-end or back-end , or both , in the union that contribute to the security of supply for the internal market. ### 1. integrated production facilities are semiconductor design and manufacturing facilities of highest social and ecological standards , including front-end or back-end , or both , in the union that contribute to the security of supply for the internal market.


### its establishment and operation have a clear positive impact on the union’s semiconductor value chain with regard to ensuring the security of supply and increasing qualified workforce; ### its establishment , operation , corporate object , purpose and governance structures guarantee a clear long-term positive impact on the union’s semiconductor value chain with regard to ensuring societal benefits , the security of supply , supply chain diversification , increasing qualified workforce , quality jobs and positive environmental impact;


### it guarantees not to be subject to the extraterritorial application of public service obligations of third countries in a way that may undermine the undertaking’s ability to comply with the obligations set out in article 21(1) and commits to inform the commission when such obligation arises; ### it guarantees not to be subject to the extraterritorial application of laws or public service obligations of third countries , in a way that may undermine the undertaking’s ability to comply with the obligations set out in article 21(1) and commits to inform the commission when such a piece of legislation running counter to such an obligation arises;


### it guarantees not to be subject to the extraterritorial application of public service obligations of third countries in a way that may undermine the undertaking’s ability to comply with the obligations set out in article 21(1) and commits to inform the commission when such obligation arises; ### it is an asset for a publicly-led industrial policy and guarantees not to be subject to the extraterritorial application of public service obligations of third countries in a way that may undermine the undertaking’s ability to comply with the obligations set out in article 21(1) and commits to inform the commission when such obligation arises;


### it commits to invest in the next generation of chips. ### it commits to invest in the next generation of chips , including by means of workforce training activities;


### it commits to invest in the next generation of chips. ### it commits to invest in the next generation of chips or any other chips in accordance with public policy priorities and the related training of workers;


### 3. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) , the integrated production facility shall have priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). any such priority access shall be without prejudice to effective access to the pilot lines by other interested undertakings. ### 3. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) , the integrated production facility shall have priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). public funds used shall yield equivalent intellectual property rights and/or public ownership of results.


### 1. open eu foundries are first-of-a-kind semiconductor front-end or back-end , or both , manufacturing facilities in the union that offer production capacity to unrelated undertakings and thereby contribute to the security of supply for the internal market. ### 1. open eu foundries are semiconductor front-end or back-end , or both , manufacturing facilities of highest social and ecological standards in the union that offer production capacity to unrelated undertakings and thereby contribute to the security of supply for the internal market.


### 1. open eu foundries are first-of-a-kind semiconductor front-end or back-end , or both , manufacturing facilities in the union that offer production capacity to unrelated undertakings and thereby contribute to the security of supply for the internal market. ### 1. open eu foundries are non-for-profit or public first-of-a-kind semiconductor front-end or back-end , or both , manufacturing facilities in the union that offer production capacity to unrelated undertakings and thereby contribute to the security of supply for the internal market , as well as the diversification of supply chains.


### its establishment and operation have a clear positive impact on the union’s semiconductor value chain with regard to ensuring the security of supply and increasing qualified workforce , taking into account in particular the extent to which it offers front-end or back-end , or both , production capacity to undertakings not related to the facility , if there is sufficient demand; ### its establishment , operation , corporate object , purpose and governance structures guarantee a clear and long-term positive impact on the union’s semiconductor value chain with regard to ensuring the security of supply , supply chain diversification , increasing qualified workforce , quality jobs and positive environmental impact; taking into account in particular the extent to which it offers front-end or back-end , or both , production capacity to undertakings not related to the facility , if there is sufficient demand


### it guarantees not to be subject to the extraterritorial application of public service obligations of third countries in a way that may undermine the undertaking’s ability to comply with the obligations set out in article 21(1) and commits to inform the commission when such obligation arises; ### it guarantees not to be subject to the extraterritorial application of laws or public service obligations of third countries , in a way that may undermine the undertaking’s ability to comply with the obligations set out in article 21(1) and commits to inform the commission when such a law running counter to such an obligation arises;


### it commits to invest in the next generation of chips. ### it commits to invest in the next generation of chips , or any other chips in accordance with public policy priorities and the related training of workers;


### 4. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) , the open eu foundry shall have priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). any such priority access shall be without prejudice to effective access to the pilot lines by other interested undertakings. ### 4. for the purpose of investing in the next generation of chips according to paragraph 2 , point (d) ,the open eu foundry shall have priority access to the pilot lines set up in accordance with article 5 , point (b). public funds used shall yield equivalent intellectual property rights and/or public ownership of results.in regard to own programmes and activities.


### a business plan evaluating the financial viability of the project , including information on any planned public support; ### a business plan evaluating the financial viability of the project , including information on any planned public support and a detailed breakdown of private funding;


### 2. where such status exists in national law , integrated production facilities and open eu foundries shall be allocated the status of the highest national significance possible and be treated as such in permit granting processes , including those relating to environmental assessments and if national law so provides , in spatial planning. ### 2. where such status exists in national law , integrated production facilities and open eu foundries shall be allocated the status of the highest national significance possible and be treated as such in permit granting processes;


### if the undertaking is unable to perform the priority rated order on account of insufficient production capability or production capacity , even under preferential treatment of the order; ### deleted


### if acceptance of the order would place an unreasonable economic burden and entail particular hardship for the undertaking. ### if acceptance of the order would place an unreasonable economic burden and entail particular hardship for the undertaking , resulting in a loss of business or customers liable to jeopardise the short-term survival of the company.


### if acceptance of the order would place an unreasonable economic burden and entail particular hardship for the undertaking. ### if acceptance of the order would place an unreasonable economic burden and entail particular hardship for the undertaking or its employees.


### if acceptance of the order would place an unreasonable economic burden and entail particular hardship for the undertaking. ### deleted


### 1. the european semiconductor board shall be composed of representatives of the member states and shall be chaired by a representative of the commission. ### 1. the european semiconductor board shall be composed on equal terms of representatives of the member states , workers' organisations , private companies and relevant civil society organisations dedicated to environmental protection. the european semiconductor board shall be chaired by a representative of the commission.


### 4. the commission may establish standing or temporary sub-groups for the purpose of examining specific questions. where appropriate , the commission may invite organisations representing the interests of the semiconductor industry , including the industrial alliance on processors and semiconductor technologies and users of semiconductors at union level , to such sub-groups in the capacity of observers. a sub-group including union research and technology organisations shall be established for the purpose of examining specific aspects on strategic technology directions and reporting on this to the european semiconductor board. ### 4. the commission may establish standing or temporary sub-groups for the purpose of examining specific questions. where appropriate , the commission may invite organisations representing the interests of the semiconductor industry , including the industrial alliance on processors and semiconductor technologies , the social partners , civil society organisations and users of semiconductors at union level , to such sub-groups in the capacity of observers. a sub-group including union research and technology organisations shall be established for the purpose of examining specific aspects on strategic technology directions and reporting on this to the european semiconductor board.


### 4. the commission may establish standing or temporary sub-groups for the purpose of examining specific questions. where appropriate , the commission may invite organisations representing the interests of the semiconductor industry , including the industrial alliance on processors and semiconductor technologies and users of semiconductors at union level , to such sub-groups in the capacity of observers. a sub-group including union research and technology organisations shall be established for the purpose of examining specific aspects on strategic technology directions and reporting on this to the european semiconductor board. ### 4. the commission may establish standing or temporary sub-groups for the purpose of examining specific questions. where appropriate , the commission may invite organisations representing the interests of the semiconductor industry and organisations representing the interest of the employees of the semiconductor industry to such sub-groups in the capacity of observers. a sub-group including union research and technology organisations shall be established for the purpose of examining specific aspects on strategic technology directions and reporting on this to the european semiconductor board.


### 4. the commission may establish standing or temporary sub-groups for the purpose of examining specific questions. where appropriate , the commission may invite organisations representing the interests of the semiconductor industry , including the industrial alliance on processors and semiconductor technologies and users of semiconductors at union level , to such sub-groups in the capacity of observers. a sub-group including union research and technology organisations shall be established for the purpose of examining specific aspects on strategic technology directions and reporting on this to the european semiconductor board. ### 4. the commission may establish standing or temporary sub-groups for the purpose of examining specific questions. where appropriate , the commission may invite organisations representing the interests of the semiconductor industry , including the industrial alliance on processors and semiconductor technologies , trade unions , and users of semiconductors at union level , to such sub-groups in the capacity of observers. a sub-group including union research and technology organisations shall be established for the purpose of examining specific aspects on strategic technology directions and reporting on this to the european semiconductor board. each sub-groups shall be composed of equal representation , including trade unions and users’ organisations. proceedings and conclusions of the sub-groups meetings shall be made public within short delays.


### (2) providing support to companies facing difficulties in accessing finance , and addressing the need to underpin the economic resilience of the union and its member states; ### (2) providing support to companies facing difficulties in accessing finance , in particular by implementing special support schemes for companies self-managed by workers , and addressing the need to underpin the economic resilience of the union and its member states;


### a request to the commission to set up the ecic , including a list of the proposed legal entities that are forming the ecic consortium; ### a request to the commission to set up the ecic , including a list of the proposed legal entities , trade unions , works councils and civil society organisations , equally represented on the list , that are forming the ecic consortium;


### the draft statutes of the ecic that shall include at least the provisions on: the procedure for setting-up , membership , budget , legal seat , applicable law and jurisdiction , ownership of the results , governance , including decision making procedure and specific role and if applicable voting rights of member states and the commission , winding-up , reporting and liability. ### the draft statutes of the ecic that shall include at least the provisions on: the procedure for setting-up , membership , budget , legal seat , applicable law and jurisdiction , ownership of the results , governance , including decision making procedure ensuring equal representation and participation between private entities , workers' organisations and civil society organisations , and specific role and if applicable voting rights of member states and the commission , winding-up , reporting and liability.


### the draft statutes of the ecic that shall include at least the provisions on: the procedure for setting-up , membership , budget , legal seat , applicable law and jurisdiction , ownership of the results , governance , including decision making procedure and specific role and if applicable voting rights of member states and the commission , winding-up , reporting and liability. ### the draft statutes of the ecic that shall include at least the provisions on: the procedure for setting-up , membership , budget , legal seat , applicable law and jurisdiction , guarantees regarding a fair return on public investment , including in terms of ip and ownership of the results , governance , including decision making procedure and specific role and if applicable voting rights of member states and the commission , winding-up , reporting and strong liability obligations , including stringent environmental and social conditionalities.


### developing and managing specific training actions on semiconductor technologies to support the development of the talent pool in the union. ### developing and managing specific training actions on semiconductor technologies to support the development of the talent pool in the union , including targeted programmes to support the skills development of the existing workforce.


### it qualifies as a first-of-a-kind facility; ### deleted


### it qualifies as a first-of-a-kind facility; ### it qualifies as a first-of-a-kind facility , guaranteeing a fair return on public investment;


### 2. the obligation under paragraph 1 can also be imposed to other semiconductor undertakings which have accepted such possibility in the context of receiving public support. ### 2. the obligation under paragraph 1 can also be imposed to other semiconductor undertakings.


### 5. the undertaking concerned shall be obliged to accept and prioritise a priority rated order. the undertaking may request the commission to review the priority rated order where it considers it to be duly justified based on one of the following grounds: ### 5. the undertaking concerned shall be obliged to accept and prioritise a priority rated order. the undertaking or its works council may request the commission to review the priority rated order where it considers it to be duly justified based on one of the following grounds:


### 5. the undertaking concerned shall be obliged to accept and prioritise a priority rated order. the undertaking may request the commission to review the priority rated order where it considers it to be duly justified based on one of the following grounds: ### 5. the undertaking concerned shall be obliged to accept and prioritise a priority rated order.


### 2. fines imposed in the cases referred to in paragraph 1 (a) and (b) shall not exceed 300 000 eur. ### deleted


### 3. periodic penalty payments imposed in the cases referred to in paragraph 1 (c) shall not exceed 1.5 % of the average daily turnover in the preceding business year for each working day of non-compliance with the obligation pursuant to article 21 calculated from the date established in the decision. ### 3. periodic penalty payments imposed in the cases referred to in paragraph 1 (c) shall not exceed 6% of the average daily turnover in the preceding business year for each working day of non-compliance with the obligation pursuant to article 21 calculated from the date established in the decision.


### provision of an appropriate supporting document proving the readiness of the member state or member states where the applicant intends to establish its facility to facilitate the set-up of such a facility. ### public control or non-for-profit operations;


### 1. recalls its demand in its resolution of 10 february 2021 on the new circular economy action plan1 for binding eu reduction targets for primary raw materials use; requests that the commission include all possible options to minimise resource consumption in its demand scenarios for critical raw materials (crm); ### 1. recalls its demand in its resolution of 10 february 2021 on the new circular economy action plan1 for science-based binding eu mid-term and long-term targets for the reduction in the use of primary raw materials and environmental impacts within planetary boundaries by 2050 at the latest; requests that the commission include all possible options to minimise resource consumption in its demand scenarios for critical raw materials (crm); reiterates its call for the commission to introduce material footprint and consumption footprint indicators measuring resource consumption and resource productivity , as well as a number of sub-indicators on resource efficiency and ecosystem services;


### 1. recalls its demand in its resolution of 10 february 2021 on the new circular economy action plan1 for binding eu reduction targets for primary raw materials use; requests that the commission include all possible options to minimise resource consumption in its demand scenarios for critical raw materials (crm); ### 1. recalls its demand in its resolution of 10 february 2021 on the new circular economy action plan1 for science-based binding eu mid- and long-term reduction targets in the use for primary raw materials use and environmental impacts , to stay within planetary boundaries by 2050 at the latest; requests that the commission include all possible options to minimise new resource extraction and to prioritize reducing consumption , re-using , repairing and recycling in its demand scenarios for critical raw materials (crm);


### 1. considers that waste collection and product design are ‘low hanging fruit’ strategies to increase crm supply; notes that crm substitution , while having its limits in product efficiency , is an inherent goal of industry because of high prices and dependency; ### 1. considers that waste collection and product design are necessary prerequisite strategies to improve crm supply; notes that crm substitution , while having its limits in product efficiency , is also favourable to the industry in the very short term because of high prices and dependency; underlines that current pricing mechanisms do not include negative externalities and do not contribute to a more sensible use of raw materials ;


### 2. asks the commission to set ambitious product design requirements for easy removal of crms; calls for ambitious minimum recycled crm content targets; requests that the commission propose new collection schemes to increase collection rates of waste products containing crms; asks the commission to propose dedicated recycling targets for crms , by extending the approach suggested in the proposal for a regulation on batteries and waste batteries (com(2020)0798) to other product groups; ### 2. asks the commission to set ambitious product design requirements for easy removal and identification of different crms; calls for ambitious binding minimum recycled crm content targets; requests that the commission propose new eu-wide collection schemes to increase collection rates of waste products containing crms; urges to make use of the positive experiences from deposit refund schemes of glass and plastics in many member states; demands the commission to propose dedicated binding recycling targets for all crms accompanied by a robust monitoring framework , by extending the approach suggested in the proposal for a regulation on batteries and waste batteries (com(2020)0798) to other product groups without delay;


### 2. asks the commission to set ambitious product design requirements for easy removal of crms; calls for ambitious minimum recycled crm content targets; requests that the commission propose new collection schemes to increase collection rates of waste products containing crms; asks the commission to propose dedicated recycling targets for crms , by extending the approach suggested in the proposal for a regulation on batteries and waste batteries (com(2020)0798) to other product groups; ### 2. asks the commission to set ambitious product design requirements for easy removal of crms; calls for mandatory ambitious minimum recycled crm content targets; requests that the commission propose new eu-wide collection schemes to significantly increase collection rates of waste products containing crms; asks the commission to propose binding dedicated recycling targets for crms , by immediately extending the approach in the regulation on batteries and waste batteries (com(2020)0798) to other product groups;


### 2. stresses that crm sourcing is tied to geographic location , highly dependent on the availability of low-carbon and renewable energy , and at risk of indirect and direct carbon leakage and exposure to unfair competition; ### 2. stresses that crm sourcing is tied to geographic location , highly dependent on the availability of fossil energy , and is a major source of co2 emissions ; stresses in that regard that the sector should be compelled to transition to low carbon and renewable energy sources for its extraction; underlines unfair competition arises from social and ecological dumping ;


### 3. calls on the commission and the european raw materials alliance to prioritise crm extraction from existing mines and waste dumps over new mining; requests that the commission assess whether current due diligence and environment rules are sufficient to guarantee minimal environmental impact of potential new mining projects in the eu; ### 3. calls on the commission and the european raw materials alliance to prioritise crm extraction from existing mines and waste dumps over new mining; requests that the commission assess whether current due diligence and environment rules are sufficient to guarantee minimal environmental impact of potential new mining projects in the eu , and revise them where necessary;


### 3. calls on the commission and the european raw materials alliance to prioritise crm extraction from existing mines and waste dumps over new mining; requests that the commission assess whether current due diligence and environment rules are sufficient to guarantee minimal environmental impact of potential new mining projects in the eu; ### 3. calls on the commission and the european raw materials alliance to prioritise crm extraction from existing mines and waste dumps over new mining; requests that the commission assess whether current due diligence and environment rules are sufficient to guarantee minimal environmental impact of potential new mining projects in the eu; emphasizes that reducing the adverse environmental effects of new mining projects in the eu cannot be based on offsetting schemes;


### 4. believes that mining permits should include requirements for the proper recovery of all crms; requests that the commission urgently implement parliament’s demands in its resolution of 27 april 2017 on implementation of the mining waste directive2; ### 4. believes that mining permits should be conditional upon effective guarantees of the proper recovery of all crms; requests that the commission urgently implement parliament’s demands in its resolution of 27 april 2017 on implementation of the mining waste directive2;


### 4. calls on the commission to review the criticality assessment methodology before 2023 , ahead of the publication of the next list of crms; ### 4. calls on the commission to review the criticality assessment methodology before 2023 , ahead of the publication of the next list of crms and introduce social and ecological criterion in its methodology for a wider picture of the condition of extraction across the globe ; those criterion should be based on the universal declaration of human rights , the ungp , including the ilo's fundamental labour rights , the declaration of fundamental principles and rights at work , which includes the core labour standards and the tripartite declaration of principles concerning multinational enterprises and social policy , as well as the un sdgs ;


### 5. calls on the commission to pay attention not only to crms but also to the potential criticality of other raw materials needed for the twin transition; ### 5. calls on the commission to pay attention not only to crms but also to the potential criticality of other raw materials needed for the twin transition; calls on the commission to consider also aspects of thermodinamical rarity , that is , to take into account natural mineral scarcity as well as energy cost of extraction and refining1a ;


### 6. believes that mining should be forbidden in nature conservation areas; calls on the commission to evaluate legislative options to ensure that local communities are fully involved in the permit procedures for new industrial and new mining projects. ### 6. calls for mining to be forbidden in nature conservation areas and in all protected area categories , in accordance with the iucn international recommendations; calls on the commission to evaluate the various legislative options to ensure that local communities are fully involved in the permit procedures for new industrial and new mining projects; calls on the union and member states to offer legal guarantees on social and environmental matters , in particular the prior , free and informed consent of all local communities , as well as effective mechanisms of redress managed by independent organisations and supervisory bodies free from any conflict of interest;


### 6. believes that mining should be forbidden in nature conservation areas; calls on the commission to evaluate legislative options to ensure that local communities are fully involved in the permit procedures for new industrial and new mining projects. ### 6. believes that mining and the exploration of mining minerals should be forbidden in nature conservation areas , especially areas included in the natura 2000 network; calls on the commission to come up with legislative proposal to ensure that local communities are fully involved in democratic decision-making processes for new industrial and new mining projects and to pay special attention to the rights of indigenous people while drafting the proposal; stresses that mining projects must have social acceptance from eu citizens and communities must have a ‘right to say no’ to new mining projects in their local environment;


### a. whereas critical raw materials (crms) are the originators of industrial value creation and therefore essentially affect downstream sectors; whereas it is of high importance that the eu takes back control of its flows , value , and supply chains , and supports , fosters and digitalises ecosystems since this is the new core capacity in international (industrial) competition; ### a. whereas critical raw materials (crms) are precious and limited goods of all humankind , that must be treated with care in front of the growing demand for the over whole periodic table; whereas crm are the originators of industrial value creation and therefore essentially affect downstream sectors; whereas it is of high importance that the eu reduces its dependency and increase its accountability over its flows , value , and supply chains , and supports , fosters and digitalises ecosystems since this is the new core capacity in international (industrial) competition;


### b. whereas the growing population and the transition towards digital , highly energy-efficient and climate-neutral economies lead in all scenarios to a significant higher demand for crms6 ; ### b. whereas the growing demand for smart devices , especially iot , as well as technologies for renewables and the transition towards digital , highly energy-efficient and climate-neutral economies lead in all scenarios to a significant higher demand for crms6 ; whereas this scenarios are all based on an unstainable growth model for the planet and humankind , based on supply-side , instead of along-term. public-led planification based foremost on the demand ; whereas digitalisation should also be an opportunity to reduce human exposure to harmful and hazardous conditions and help to create more quality and decent jobs;


### d. whereas it is evident that new sourcing is required and that the potential of sourcing at high sustainable standards by the eu and its neighbourhood should be fully and quickly exploited; ### d. whereas with current growth and capitalist model , it is evident that new sourcing is required and that the potential of sourcing at high sustainable standards by the eu and its neighbourhood should be carefully exploited; whereas , as the amount of metals available on earth is limited , other options such as recycling , should be promoted in order to change and reduce our over whole consumption and production model ;


### challenges and opportunities ### challenges and opportunities for a responsible , sustainable and long-term public planning of the demand


### 8. calls on the commission and the member states to create an important project of common european interest (ipcei) on crms; ### 8. calls on the commission and the member states to create an important project of common european interest (ipcei) on crms for a strategic sustainable planning of our demand for the twin transition assessing domestic mineral sources , mining , smelting , transforming , recycling , re-purposing as well as training and retraining of workers ;


### 9. welcomes the creation of the european raw materials alliance (erma) and its current focus on the most critical crms , namely rare earth elements and magnets , since the market conditions are completely distorted and monopolised by china , and on quantitative domestic and non-chinese sourcing targets to support long-term supply relationships for a huge range of small and large manufacturers in the eu; underlines its role as the world’s largest ‘certification process’ for environmentally assessed and feasible crm projects; ### 9. notes the creation of the european raw materials alliance (erma) and its current focus on the most critical crms , namely rare earth elements and magnets , since the market conditions are completely distorted and monopolised by a few global players ; underlines its role as the world’s largest ‘certification process’ for environmentally assessed and feasible crm projects; warns against the structure of this alliance , based on public-private partnerships which allow huge financial transfers from public to private hands as well as allowing private commercial interests to set the political and financial agenda of the eu on crm ; stresses that the participation of foreign companies undermines the so-called european strategic autonomy ;


### 10. regrets that the creation of strategic stockpiling is not yet part of the action plan; ### 10. regrets that the creation of strategic stockpiling is not yet part of the action plan in a coordinated and public-led approach between member states;


### 11. stresses the need for closer partnerships between crm actors and downstream users and the common awareness and commitment to sustainable value chains; ### 11. stresses the need for closer partnerships between crm actors , especially mining regions , and downstream users and the common awareness and commitment to sustainable value chains;


### 13. underlines the need to build secondary crm markets in order to guarantee constant secondary crm flows; notes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach; ### 13. underlines the need to build secondary crm markets in order to guarantee constant secondary crm flows; notes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach; notes that dis-assembly and recycling is major opportunity for re-location of industrial jobs in europe ;


### 14. welcomes the proposal to map the potential supply of secondary crms from eu stocks and waste; encourages the commission to make this mapping exercise a priority and carry it out earlier than envisaged; ### 14. welcomes the proposal to map the potential supply of secondary crms from eu stocks and waste; encourages the commission to make this mapping exercise a priority and carry it out earlier than envisaged , by the end of 2021;


### 15. notes that industrial crm recycling processes still need massive investment in the collection and recovery infrastructure , in innovation and scaling of technologies , and in skills , while providing job opportunities; ### 15. notes the importance of waste recycling considering the high presence of crm in electrical or electronic equipment ; notes that the increase in recycled volumes is not sufficient in the long term to reduce mining if our growth model remains unchanged; further notes that by moving towards a more circular economy700 ,000 jobs1a could be created , especially through additional labour demand from recycling plants , repair services and rebounds in consumer demand from savings generated through collaborative action; notes that industrial crm recycling processes need massive investment in the collection and recovery infrastructure , in innovation and scaling of technologies , and in skills , while providing job opportunities , training and labour protection ; recommends in all circular economy plans to have a waste hierarchy , in which waste prevention is the first priority , before maximising the potential of recycling;


### 16. calls on the commission to step up efforts to ensure the proper collection of end-of-life products with crms instead of having them stockpiled in households or discarded by landfill disposal or incineration; ### 16. calls on the commission to step up efforts to ensure the proper collection of end-of-life products with crms instead of having them stockpiled in households or discarded by landfill disposal or incineration; calls on the commission in the framework of the revision of the eco-design directive , to promote ecoconception and renewable materials and foremost , introduce binding product design standards to ensure easy separation of components when dismantling end-of-life products ;further recommends to ban planned obsolescence and place a responsibility on manufacturers for product support over longer periods of time; underlines the necessity to clarify liability in case of repair or of upgrade between the original manufacturer and the organisation that repaired or upgraded the product;


### 18. notes that while smart product design , the reuse of materials , recycled sources and substitution can significantly reduce primary demand , responsible and sustainable sourcing is needed when supply cannot be met; ### 18. notes that while smart product design , the reuse of materials , recycled sources and substitution can significantly reduce primary demand , responsible and sustainable sourcing is needed when supply cannot be met; recommends to invest in research for new methods for extraction , recovery and production meeting the highest environmental and social standards;


### 19. highlights that sourcing in the eu is subject to the highest environmental and social standards worldwide , provides thousands of highly qualified jobs and is an indispensable prerequisite of the green and digital transition; calls therefore on all actors to help build public acceptance for responsible crm sourcing projects in the eu; ### 19. highlights that sourcing in the eu must be subject to the highest environmental and social standards worldwide , provides thousands of highly qualified jobs and is an indispensable prerequisite of the green and digital transition; calls therefore on all actors to help build public participation for responsible crm sourcing projects in the eu; calls on the eu and the member states to ensure strong social and environmental legal safeguards , including free prior and informed consent of all local communities , as well as effective redress mechanisms governed by independent bodies and oversight bodies free from conflicts of interest ;


### 21. underlines the importance of maintaining and further developing expertise and skills in mining and processing technologies in the eu; ### 21. underlines the importance of maintaining and further developing expertise and skills in mining and processing technologies in the eu; insists on investments on training of workers through the just transition mechanism as mining skills can be transferred to metal and minerals exploitation , possibly in the same regions ;


### 22. calls on the member states to improve the timeliness , predictability and transparency of the authorisation processes for sourcing projects; ### 22. calls on the member states to improve the timeliness , predictability and transparency of the authorisation processes for sourcing projects; calls on the eu and the member states to ensure strong social and environmental legal safeguards , including free prior and informed consent of all local communities , as well as effective redress mechanisms governed by independent bodies and oversight bodies free from conflicts of interest ;


### 24. urges the commission to systematically and strategically build new crm partnerships and make this endeavour a horizontal task of its external and internal policies and to present the results in 2021; ### 24. urges the commission to carefully and strategically build new crm partnerships , taking into account sovereignty of third countries over their resources so as to ensure that crm become a source of welfare for developing countries and make this endeavour a horizontal task of its external and internal policies and to present the results in 2021;


### 25. welcomes the eu’s commitment to responsible and sustainable sourcing; stresses the need to underpin this commitment with concrete technical support , institution building and political dialogue with partner countries; stresses the need to mobilise more state and private actors to also subscribe to and implement sustainability standards; ### 25. welcomes the eu’s commitment to responsible and sustainable sourcing; stresses the need to underpin this commitment with concrete technical support , institution building and political dialogue with partner countries; stresses the need to mobilise more state and private actors to also subscribe to and implement sustainability standards , according to 2030 agenda for sustainable development; regrets that the european commission has postponed its proposition of a mandatory corporate due diligence legislation; insists that the european union must urgently adopt across-sectoral legislation requiring corporations to respect all human rights and the environment throughout their entire value chains and ensure victims' access to justice; stresses once again that this legislation must provide for strict sanctions for companies , including fines comparable to those provided for by competition law , and civil liability to allow victims to access reparation; recalls its resolution of 10 march 2021 containing recommendations to the commission on due diligence and corporate responsibility;


### 26. calls for enhanced cooperation to develop international agreements for better monitoring , notification and implementation of crm export restrictions promoting responsible sourcing and increasing circularity in this sector; ### 26. calls for enhanced cooperation to develop international agreements for better monitoring , notification and implementation of crm export restrictions promoting responsible sourcing and increasing circularity in this sector; supports the adoption of a legally binding treaty to regulate in international law the activities of transnational corporations and other business enterprises; urges the european union to adopt a mandate and engage in the negotiations of the un open-ended intergovernmental working group to that end;


### 27. reiterates its call in its resolution of 25 march 2021 on a new eu-africa strategy – a partnership for sustainable and inclusive development8 for fair and sustainable exploitation of crms in africa , which account for 49 % of eu imports from africa , and supports the commission in its endeavours to conclude new crm partnerships with african countries; ### 27. reiterates its call in its resolution of 25 march 2021 on a new eu-africa strategy – a partnership for sustainable and inclusive development8 for fair and sustainable exploitation of crms in africa , which account for 49 % of eu imports from africa , and reminds that any new crm partnerships between eu and african countries should follow the strictest principles of due diligence , and to create opportunities for development in those countries; ;


### 1. recalls that the damage to the planet’s biodiversity is almost at the point of no return and that biodiversity loss is a driver of zoonotic pathogens such as covid-19; highlights the scientific evidence on the role of trade in biodiversity loss , in particular with regard to trade in minerals , biomass and certain agricultural commodities , and biodiversity loss due to land-use changes , invasive alien species , overexploitation of resources and pollution; ### 1. recalls that the damage to the planet’s biodiversity is almost at the point of no return , that we are facing mass extinction and that biodiversity loss is a driver of zoonotic pathogens such as covid-19; highlights the scientific evidence on the role of trade in biodiversity loss , in particular with regard to trade in minerals , biomass and certain agricultural commodities , and biodiversity loss due to land-use changes , invasive alien species , overexploitation of resources and pollution;


### 1. stresses that the degradation of ecosystems and the stress on them caused by climate change is leading to the extinction of species and the loss of biodiversity at unprecedented rates and is threatening the human rights of current and future generations , such as the rights to life , health , food , water and sanitation , as well as the rights of the most vulnerable people , including women and children , the rights of indigenous peoples and the rights of rural and natural-resource-dependent communities; also emphasises that the degradation of and stress on ecosystems is undermining progress towards the achievement of most of the 2030 sustainable development goals , in particular the objectives of ending poverty and hunger , achieving food security and ensuring healthy lives; ### 1. stresses that the degradation of ecosystems and the stress on them caused by climate change is leading to the extinction of species and the loss of biodiversity at unprecedented rates and is threatening the human rights of current and future generations , such as the rights to life , health , food , water and sanitation , as well as the rights of the most vulnerable people , including women and children , the rights of indigenous peoples and the rights of rural and natural-resource-dependent communities; also emphasises that the degradation of and stress on ecosystems is undermining progress towards the achievement of most of the 2030 sustainable development goals , in particular the objectives of ending poverty and hunger , achieving food security and ensuring healthy lives; stresses that environmental justice is part of social justice and the impacts of climate change and loss of biodiversity are more destructive in developing countries , thus exacerbating social and economic inequalities;


### 4. welcomes the intention of the commission to develop a new european biodiversity governance framework and to follow an inclusive approach involving civil society in a compliance watchdog role to monitor the implementation of eu environmental legislation; also welcomes its aim to put forward a new initiative in 2021 on sustainable corporate governance to address human rights and environmental due diligence across economic value chains; insists in this regard on the need to elaborate eu legislation for mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for eu companies , eu-domiciled companies and third-country companies operating in the internal market , imposing legal obligations to identify , cease , prevent and mitigate adverse impacts throughout their supply chains and establishing effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms; ### 4. welcomes the intention of the commission to develop a new european biodiversity governance framework and to follow an inclusive approach involving civil society in a compliance watchdog role to monitor the implementation of eu environmental legislation; also welcomes its aim to put forward a new initiative in 2021 on sustainable corporate governance to address human rights and environmental due diligence across economic value chains; insists in this regard on the need to elaborate eu legislation for mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for eu companies , eu-domiciled companies and third-country companies operating in the internal market , imposing legal obligations to identify , cease , prevent and mitigate adverse impacts throughout their supply chains and establishing effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms; in this respect , calls on the eu to make the fight against impunity one of its key priorities by creating instruments which allows for a full , effective and sustained implementation of human rights and environmental laws and its enforcement;


### 5. stresses that deforestation and land-grabbing by large corporations has an enormous impact on indigenous peoples and local communities; calls on businesses to recognise their rights and to ensure their effective participation in decision-making regarding their lands , in accordance with the united nations guiding principles on business and human rights and the organisation for economic co-operation and development’s due diligence guidance for responsible business conduct; ### 5. stresses that deforestation and land-grabbing by large corporations has an enormous impact on indigenous peoples and local communities; is concerned at the consequences of the trade agreements negotiated by the european union – particularly with mercosur – on deforestation; calls on businesses to recognise their rights and to ensure their effective participation in decision-making regarding their lands , in accordance with the united nations guiding principles on business and human rights and the organisation for economic co-operation and development’s due diligence guidance for responsible business conduct;


### 6. calls on the commission to mainstream biodiversity as a human right in eu external action and promote ambitious biodiversity-related policies in international fora , in accordance with the european green deal and the new eu biodiversity strategy; also calls on the commission to deal with cooperation issues related to the conservation of biodiversity and respect for international environmental and human rights obligations in a common and consistent way , in particular through eu international comprehensive and sectoral agreements and political dialogues with partner countries; urges the commission , in this regard , to make the most of human rights and sustainable development impact assessments and related recommendations; also calls on the commission to draw up guidelines on the human right to a clean , healthy , safe and sustainable environment; ### 6. calls on the commission to mainstream biodiversity as a human right in eu external action and promote ambitious biodiversity-related policies in international fora , in accordance with the european green deal and the new eu biodiversity strategy; also calls on the commission to deal with cooperation issues related to the conservation of biodiversity and respect for international environmental and human rights obligations in a common and consistent way , in particular through eu international comprehensive and sectoral agreements and political dialogues with partner countries; urges the commission , in this regard , to make the most of human rights and sustainable development impact assessments and related recommendations; also calls on the commission to draw up guidelines on the human right to a clean , healthy , safe and sustainable environment; supports the mandate of the un special rapporteur on human rights and the environment to push for global recognition of the right to live in a safe , clean , healthy and sustainable environment as a human and fundamental right; calls on the union and the member states to support , at the next un general assembly , the global recognition of this right; considers that this recognition should serve as a catalyst for stronger environmental policies and improved law enforcement , public participation in environmental decision-making , access to information and justice and better outcomes for people and planet;


### 7. pays tribute to defenders of environmental human rights and land rights , local community representatives , lawyers and journalists standing up to protect natural resources , and strongly condemns the killings of such people and violent acts against them; calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue to systematically take up cases of defenders of environmental human rights and land rights facing threats of violence with the countries concerned; urges the commission to define a specific protection and support strategy for local communities and defenders of environmental human rights and land rights; also calls for enhanced support for civil society organisations working to protect the environment and biodiversity , in particular through the establishment of partnerships and the building up of capacity to defend the rights of indigenous peoples; ### 7. pays tribute to defenders of environmental human rights and land rights , local community representatives , lawyers and journalists standing up to protect natural resources , and strongly condemns the killing of environmental defenders , as well as kidnappings , torture , gender-based violence , threats , harassment , intimidation , smear campaigns , criminalisation , judicial harassment , forced eviction and displacement; calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue to systematically take up cases of defenders of environmental human rights and land rights facing threats of violence with the countries concerned; urges the commission to define a specific protection and support strategy for local communities and defenders of environmental human rights and land rights; also calls for enhanced support for civil society organisations working to protect the environment and biodiversity , in particular through the establishment of partnerships and the building up of capacity to defend the rights of indigenous peoples and to acknowledge their contributions , experiences and knowledge to the fight against biodiversity loss and environmental degradation; underlines their specific role and expertise in land management and preservation and calls for increased cooperation with and inclusion of indigenous peoples as well as to strive for the strengthening of their democratic participation in relevant decision making process; calls the eu not to finance projects which could contribute to evicting indigenous peoples from their homelands; recommends that eu member states , which have not done so , to ratify international labour organisation convention 169 on indigenous and tribal peoples;


### 8. calls on the representatives of the eu and the member states who will participate in the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity (cop 15) in may 2021 in kunming , china , to advocate for biodiversity and ensure that global action on biodiversity and related objectives are linked to respect for the rights to life , health , food and water , as well as the human rights of women and children; strongly supports , in this regard , the integration of human rights in the cop 15 post-2020 global biodiversity framework and calls for the establishment of nature conservation objectives at global and national level , building on the right to a clean , healthy , safe and sustainable environment; ### 8. calls on the representatives of the eu and the member states who will participate in the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity (cop 15) in may 2021 in kunming , china , to advocate for biodiversity and ensure that global action on biodiversity and related objectives are linked to respect for the rights to life , health , food and water , as well as the human rights of women and children; strongly supports , in this regard , the integration of human rights in the cop 15 post-2020 global biodiversity framework and calls for the establishment of nature conservation objectives at global and national level , building on the fundamental right to a clean , healthy , safe and sustainable environment;


### 9. welcomes the commitment of the eu heads of state and governments under the ‘leaders’ pledge for nature’ to end environmental crimes , and with this aim , to ensure effective and dissuasive legal frameworks; urges , in this regard , the eu and the member states to redouble their efforts to honour their obligations relating to environmental crimes and to promote an international approach to environmental criminal law; calls for the setting up of legal frameworks to ensure access to effective remedies in cases of loss and degradation of biodiversity; encourages the eu and the member states to pursue new initiatives in order to make ‘ecocide’ a crime recognised under the rome statute of the international criminal court; recommends that the scope of the serious human rights violations covered by the eu global human rights sanctions regime be extended to include environmental crimes. ### 9. welcomes the commitment of the eu heads of state and governments under the ‘leaders’ pledge for nature’ to end environmental crimes , and with this aim , to ensure effective and dissuasive legal frameworks; urges , in this regard , the eu and the member states to redouble their efforts to honour their obligations relating to environmental crimes and to promote an international approach to environmental criminal law; calls for the setting up of legal frameworks to ensure access to effective remedies in cases of loss and degradation of biodiversity; encourages the eu and the member states to pursue new initiatives in order to make ‘ecocide’ a crime recognised under the rome statute of the international criminal court and to include corporate criminal responsibility in its provisions; recommends that the scope of the serious human rights violations covered by the eu global human rights sanctions regime be extended to include environmental crimes.


### 1. welcomes the mainstreaming of the european green deal into the communication on the trade policy review (tpr) and calls for a concrete action plan to make this ambition a reality; ### 1. welcomes the mainstreaming of the european green deal into the communication on the trade policy review (tpr) , which emphasises prominently the need for a trade policy promoting greater sustainability in line with the union's commitment of fully implementing the un sustainable development goals , and calls for a concrete action plan to make this ambition a reality by 2030;


### 1. notes that covid-19 has caused an unprecedented health , economic , social and humanitarian crisis on a global scale , with asymmetric effects for least developed countries (ldcs); calls for the eu to tailor its commitments and approach to developing countries and ldcs accordingly; ### 1. notes that covid-19 has caused an unprecedented health , economic , social and humanitarian crisis on a global scale , with asymmetric effects for least developed countries (ldcs); stresses that the covid-19 crisis is widening inequalities between rich and developing countries , as clearly demonstrated by the blatant inequality in access to vaccines; calls on the eu to develop international trade policies aimed at reducing those inequalities and poverty , consistent with its commitments to policy coherence for development principles (pcd) and the sdgs;


### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements; ### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; points out that more than 110 countries have committed to climate neutrality by 2050 and china by 2060 and calls to make climate neutrality commitments a condition for trade agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; points out the quality and relevance of many further ilo conventions and calls on the union to be more ambitious in its agreement with developed partners and to work on incorporating reference to advanced ilo conventions when reviewing existing trade agreements and in future agreements; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements;


### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements; ### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; calls on the commission to strengthen and guarantee its binding nature by including appropriate mechanisms in all economic agreements in force , whether signed or under negotiation; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements;


### 2. calls on the commission to mount an assertive and coordinated international trade policy response geared towards a multilateral , resilient and sustainable recovery in developing countries; calls on the commission to deepen eu-africa trade relations through economic partnership agreements , while making the most of the eu’s aid for trade strategy; ### 2. calls on the commission to mount an assertive and coordinated international trade policy response geared towards a multilateral , resilient , fair and sustainable recovery in developing countries; calls on the commission to deepen eu-africa trade relations through a review of the impact of its economic partnership agreements on local economies and societies , with a view to prevent any harm to local development and the environment and aimed at achieving the sdgs; calls for a full cancellation of the debt of developing countries , to allow developing countries to use their resources to respond to the crisis and strengthen their fragile public health and social security systems;


### 5. welcomes the commitment shown by the eu and its member states in tackling the wider impact of covid-19 , in particular through the coronavirus global response and covax initiatives; calls on the commission to coordinate with the world health organization and the african union in order to scale up vaccine production for developing countries; ### 5. take notes of the commitment shown by the eu and its member states in tackling the wider impact of covid-19 , in particular through the coronavirus global response and covax initiatives; notes with concern that the covax scheme is a public private partnership , led by donor countries , the pharmaceutical private sector and private foundations , with a marginal role for the who; calls for full transparency about its management and decision making process , and for a full involvement of developing countries and public authorities; expresses its concern that the covax mechanism alone would not be sufficient to grant global protection against covid-19 and that it will not be able to cover the vaccine needs of developing countries , especially in africa; calls on the eu commission to directly support developing countries’ vaccine production capacity , to encourage technology transfer through the sharing of patents and technologies , and to support the proposal of a temporary waiver of iprs on covid-19 vaccines and treatments in the wto; calls on the commission to coordinate with the world health organization and the african union in order to scale up vaccine production for developing countries;


### 1. notes that the european union needs to take urgent steps to close the gap with the us and china to be at the forefront of ensuring a competitive data-driven global economy; ### 1. notes that the european union needs to take urgent steps to close the gap with the us and china while promoting its model of an ethical data economy , founded in particular on respect for fundamental rights , consumer protection and measures to curb the market power of the actors which currently have a dominant position in the digital economy;


### 1. believes the eu needs to become a world leader in digital innovation; considers that the digital single market is about removing national barriers and having a better organised and common european approach for market integration and harmonisation; believes that further actions are needed at both member state and eu level to achieve this; ### 1. believes the eu needs to become a world leader in trustworthy , human-centric innovation; considers that the digital single market is about removing national barriers and having a better organised and common european approach for market integration and harmonisation; believes that further actions are needed at both member state and eu level to achieve this;


### 1. stresses the need to ensure stable and adequate funding for european research programmes on artificial intelligence (ai) and for the process of building infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems (its) , including the development of the 5g network; ### 1. stresses the need to ensure stable and adequate funding for european research programmes on artificial intelligence (ai) and for the process of building infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems (its);


### 1. recalls that ai should be used in a fair and ethical manner and with due respect for union values and principles , human rights , freedom of expression , the right to privacy , data protection , non-discrimination , media pluralism and cultural diversity; ### 1. recalls that ai should be used in a fair and ethical manner and with due respect for union values and principles , human rights , freedom of expression , the right to privacy , data protection , non-discrimination , media pluralism and cultural diversity; notes that while ai offers great potential , it can also present certain risks due to issues such as bias and opacity , the manipulation of individual behaviour , violation of privacy , the identification/forecasting of sensitive identity traits and emotion , enabling of mass surveillance , the restriction of access to vital public services , and reinforcing structural discrimination; stresses that in view of commercial activities on online market places , self-regulation provided to be insufficient and therefore , asks the commission to introduce strong safeguards and obligations for product safety and consumer protection for commercial activities on online market places , accompanied by a tailored liability regime with proper enforcement mechanisms;


### 1. stresses the need to build a trustworthy and secure framework for the application of ai; believes that the application of ai within the union and the use of eu citizens’ personal data that it entails should be enshrined in our values and fundamental rights as recognised by the eu charter of fundamental rights , such as human dignity and privacy protection; ### 1. stresses the need to build a trustworthy and secure framework for the application of ai , while building on existing legislation; believes that the application of ai within the union and the associated use of eu citizens’ personal data should respect our values and fundamental rights as recognised by the eu charter of fundamental rights , such as human dignity , privacy , data protection , and security;


### 1. highlights that european leadership can be a reality; notes that a second wave of digitalisation lies ahead; underlines that a common eu approach can make europe the most innovative region in the world by 2030; ### 1. highlights that the eu must ensure its digital sovereignty and strategic autonomy in the digital field by leading the way in developing and using trustworthy and human-centric ai technologies and applications that benefit people and society as a whole , while at the same time ensuring a high level of transparency , data protection , ethical standards , digital and fundamental rights protection , and defining global standards in these areas; notes that a second wave of digitalisation based on industrial data lies ahead; underlines that a common eu sustainable approach to technologies creates a competitive edge and can make europe the most innovative region in the world by 2030 by developing and deploying cutting-edge , transparent , ethical and secure ai technologies and applications on the basis of the union's values; underlines that tackling the digital divide and digital literacy is key for europe to be at the forefront of this second digitalisation wave; stresses that the eu can only reap the full benefits of ai technologies if it is available and accessible to all;


### 2. strongly supports multilateral solutions for digital trade rules and calls for the plurilateral wto negotiations on e-commerce to be concluded; regrets that , in the absence of global rules , eu companies are faced with non-tariff barriers in digital trade such as unjustified data localisation and mandatory technology transfer requirements; supports making the wto moratorium on electronic transmissions permanent; ### 2. emphasises that the european union can accept no multilateral solution for digital trade rules without firm guarantees such as those called for by the european parliament after completing its work on the introduction of an ethical framework for artificial intelligence , rules on civil responsibility , respect for intellectual property and regulatory measures for digital services which protect consumers; deplores the fact that eu companies are faced with non-tariff barriers in digital trade , such as mandatory technology transfers; supports making the wto moratorium on electronic transmissions permanent;


### 2. believes that the principles underlying the eu’s approach to digitalisation should be based on fundamental rights , consumer protection and data protection; ### 2. believes that the eu’s approach to digitalisation needs be fully compliant with fundamental rights , consumer protection and data protection


### 2. highlights that the transport sector will be a test case for the uptake of ai technologies by european consumers; shares the commission’s view , therefore , that a clear european framework would build trust in ai among consumers and businesses; ### 2. highlights that the transport sector will be a test case for the uptake of ai technologies by european consumers; shares the commission’s view , therefore , that a clear european framework which complies with the provisions laid down in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union and the general data protection regulation (gdpr) would build trust in ai among consumers and businesses;


### 2. highlights that the transport sector will be a test case for the uptake of ai technologies by european consumers; shares the commission’s view , therefore , that a clear european framework would build trust in ai among consumers and businesses; ### 2. shares the commission’s view , that a clear set of rules and obligations would build trust in ai among consumers and businesses in the eu;


### 2. recognises that the eu has an enormously strong sme sector; recalls that this second wage of digitalisation could lead to a strong industrial development of smes; calls for a goal of 500 digital unicorns within 10 years; ### 2. recognises that smes are the backbone of the european economy and play a key role in developing and implementing digitalisation of the eu industries , economy and society; recalls that this second wage of digitalisation could lead to a strong industrial development of smes; regrets that only 17 % of smes have so far successfully integrated digital technology into their businesses; calls on the commission to further support the european digital innovation hubs , which could constitute an effective way to reduce the digital divide , namely by assisting smes and start-ups in simplifying access to funding and using digital technology to improve their business operations , production processes , products and services , as well as by supporting testing , match making , industry mapping , providing training and business intelligence , increasing awareness , supporting standard development and networking; points out that the network of european digital innovation hubs should ensure a broad geographical coverage across europe , including remote , rural and island areas; highlights the need to increase opportunities for smes as regards their capacity to adopt innovative technologies and to reduce digital imbalances in terms of capabilities and infrastructure in smaller cities and rural and remote areas; suggests that , like climate mainstreaming , a digital roadmap could be elaborated , to plan a digital transition in a fair , redistributive way for companies and territories;


### 3. notes that data access and processing are often indispensable to providing competitive digital services; calls on the commission to adopt digital trade rules that increase the competitiveness of eu business and facilitate the free transfer of data flows across borders while respecting eu data protection rules; ### 3. notes that respect for privacy and data protection are indispensable to providing competitive digital services and to winning back consumer trust; calls on the commission to adopt digital trade rules that increase the competitiveness of eu business while respecting eu data protection rules; points out that the court of justice of the european union has ruled that enterprises operating from third countries must offer the same level of protection as enterprises operating in the union;


### 3. believes that digitalisation and technologies such as ai will be important for achieving the objectives of the green deal and for economic recovery from the covid-19 crisis; considers that the covid-19 crisis also offers an opportunity to speed up digitalisation , and that the digital transformation must serve the public interest overall; ### 3. believes that digitalisation and technologies such as ai will be important for achieving the objectives of the green deal and for economic recovery from the covid-19 crisis; considers that these benefits can only be realised if the severe environmental , privacy and fundamental rights concerns , for example of worker surveillance , can be prevented and that the digital transformation must serve the public interest overall;


### 3. stresses the enormous potential of systems that use ai in the transport sector in terms of road safety and the achievement of the objectives set out in vision zero; ### 3. stresses the significant potential of systems that use ai in the transport sector in terms of increase passenger safety , reduce traffic congestion and accidents , lessen carbon emissions , minimize the overall financial expenses and the achievement of the objectives set out in vision zero