### 3. asset recovery offices shall be empowered to trace and identify property of persons and entities subject to eu targeted financial sanctions where necessary to prevent , detect or investigate criminal offences. to that effect , they shall cooperate with asset recovery offices and other relevant competent authorities in other member states and exchange relevant information. ### 3. asset recovery offices shall be empowered to trace and identify property of persons and entities subject to union restrictive measures where necessary to prevent , detect or investigate criminal offences. to that effect , they shall cooperate with asset recovery offices and other relevant competent authorities in other member states and exchange relevant information.


### 1. for the purposes of performing the tasks referred to in article 5 , member states shall ensure that asset recovery offices have immediate and direct access to the following information to the extent that information is necessary for the tracing and identification of proceeds , instrumentalities , and property: ### 1. for the purposes of performing the tasks referred to in article 5 , member states shall ensure that asset recovery offices have access without delay to the following information to the extent that access to such information is necessary and proportionate for the tracing and identification of proceeds , instrumentalities , and property:


### 2. where the information referred to in paragraph 1 is not stored in databases or registers , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that asset recovery offices can swiftly obtain that information by other means. ### 2. where the information referred to in paragraph 1 is not stored in databases or registers that are accessible to the asset recovery office , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that asset recovery offices swiftly submit a reasoned request for data access to the authorities holding the information , or to the authorities competent to order the disclosure of the data sought.


### 3. the direct and immediate access to the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the procedural safeguards established under national law. ### 3. the access to the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the procedural safeguards established under national law and the guarantees provided under the union data protection acquis.


### 2. the logs referred to in paragraph 1 may be used only for data protection monitoring , including checking the lawfulness of data processing , and for ensuring data security and integrity. the logs shall be protected by appropriate measures against unauthorised access and erased five years after their creation. if , however , they are required for monitoring procedures that are ongoing , they shall be erased once the monitoring procedures no longer require the logs. ### 2. the logs referred to in paragraph 1 may be used only for data protection monitoring , including checking the lawfulness of data processing , for criminal proceedings , and for ensuring data security and integrity. the logs shall be protected by appropriate measures against unauthorised access and erased five years after their creation. if , however , they are required for monitoring procedures that are ongoing , they shall be erased once the monitoring procedures no longer require the logs.


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that their asset recovery offices provide , upon request from an asset recovery office of another member state , any information that is necessary for the performance of their tasks pursuant to article 5. the categories of personal data that can be provided are those listed in section b , point 2 of annex ii to regulation (eu) 2016/794. ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that their asset recovery offices provide , upon request from an asset recovery office of another member state , any information that is necessary for the performance of their tasks pursuant to article 5. the categories of personal data that can be provided are those listed in section b , point 2 of annex ii to regulation (eu) 2016/794 , with the exception of the special categories of personal data pursuant to article 9 of regulation (eu) 2016/679 or article 10 of regulation (eu) 2018/1725 and behavioural data.


### any personal data to be provided shall be determined on a case-by-case basis , in light of what is necessary for the performance of the tasks pursuant to article 5. ### any request for personal data to be provided pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be assessed by the competent asset recovery office on a case-by-case basis. information shall be provided to the asset recovery office of the requesting member state only to the extent that such information is necessary and proportionate for the performance of the tasks pursuant to article 5. member states shall ensure that information received by their asset recovery offices from another member state asset recovery office shall be used only for the purpose for which it was requested.


### the reasons for the request , including the relevance of the information requested for the tracing and identification of the property; ### the legal and factual grounds upon which the request is based , and the indication of the reasons for the request , including the relevance of the information requested for the tracing and identification of the property;


### and/or the natural or legal persons presumed to be involved , such as names , addresses , dates and places of birth , date of registration , shareholders , headquarters; ### and/or the natural or legal persons presumed to be involved , such as names , addresses , dates and places of birth , nationality and place of residence , date of registration , shareholders , country of establishment , headquarters and subsidiaries;


### 3. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable that their asset asset recovery offices exchange information with asset recovery offices of other member states , without a request to that effect , whenever they are aware of information on instrumentalities , proceeds , or property that they consider necessary for the performance of the tasks of the asset recovery offices pursuant to article 5. when providing such information , asset recovery offices shall set out the reasons why the information exchanged is considered necessary. ### 3. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable that their asset recovery offices exchange information with asset recovery offices of other member states , without a request to that effect , whenever they are aware of information on instrumentalities , proceeds , or property that they consider necessary for the performance of the tasks of the asset recovery offices of that other member state pursuant to article 5. when providing such information , asset recovery offices shall set out the reasons why the information exchanged is considered necessary.


### 4. member states shall ensure that the information provided by asset recovery offices pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 can be presented as evidence before a national court of a member state , in accordance with procedures in national law. ### 4. the information provided by asset recovery offices pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 may be presented as evidence before a national court of a member state , in accordance with that member state’s procedural rules on admissibility of evidence in criminal matters , and in full compliance with the obligations under article 6 teu.


### jeopardise an ongoing investigation , or a criminal intelligence operation , or pose an imminent threat to the life or physical integrity of a person. ### jeopardise an ongoing investigation , or a criminal intelligence operation , or pose an imminent threat to the life or physical integrity of a person;


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the freezing of property necessary to ensure a possible confiscation of that property under article 12. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the freezing of property necessary to ensure a possible confiscation of and preservation of that property under articles 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 and 16.


### 2. freezing measures shall include immediate action to be taken when necessary in order to preserve the property. ### deleted


### 3. member states shall enable asset recovery offices to take immediate action pursuant to paragraph 2 until a freezing order pursuant to paragraph 1 is issued. the validity of such temporary urgent freezing measures shall not exceed seven days. ### 3. when necessary to preserve the property , member states shall enable asset recovery offices , or other competent authorities , to take immediate freezing measures until a freezing order is issued. the validity of such temporary urgent freezing measures shall not exceed seven days.


### 4. property in the possession of a third party can be subject to freezing measures pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 where necessary to ensure a possible confiscation under article 13. ### 4. property in the possession of a third party can be subject to freezing measures pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 where necessary to ensure a possible confiscation under article 13.


### 5. member states shall ensure that the freezing orders pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 are issued by a competent authority and are adequately motivated. ### 5. member states shall ensure that the freezing orders and measures pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 are issued by a competent authority and are adequately motivated. in case the freezing order under this directive has been issued by a competent authority other than a judicial authority , national law shall provide that such an order is to be either validated or annulled by a judicial authority without undue delay.


### 6. the freezing order pursuant to paragraph 1 shall remain in force only for as long as it is necessary to preserve the property with a view to possible subsequent confiscation. frozen property which is not subsequently confiscated , shall be returned to the owner of the property without delay. the conditions or procedural rules under which such property is returned shall be determined by national law. ### 6. the freezing order pursuant to paragraph 1 shall remain in force only for as long as it is necessary to preserve the property with a view to possible subsequent confiscation. frozen property which is not subsequently confiscated , shall be returned without delay to the owner of the property or to the person from whom the property was seized. the conditions or procedural rules under which such property is returned shall be determined by national law.


### member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of proceeds , or other property the value of which corresponds to proceeds , which , directly or indirectly , were transferred by a suspected or accused person to third parties , or which were acquired by third parties from a suspected or accused person. ### member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of proceeds and instrumentalities which were acquired by or otherwise directly or indirectly transferred to a third party from a suspected , accused or convicted person. member states shall also take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of property , other than proceeds and instrumentalities and within the value that corresponds to those proceeds and instrumentalities transferred to a third party.


### the confiscation of these proceeds or other property shall be enabled where it has been established that those third parties knew or ought to have known that the purpose of the transfer or acquisition was to avoid confiscation , on the basis of concrete facts and circumstances , including that the transfer or acquisition was carried out free of charge or in exchange for an amount significantly lower than the market value. ### deleted


### 2. paragraph 1 shall not affect the rights of bona fide third parties. ### 2. paragraph 1 shall not affect the rights of bona fide third parties. in case of transferred tangible proceeds or tangible property directly derived from criminal conduct , the affected party shall bear the burden of proof that the purchasing of the confiscated property has taken place in bona fide and with due diligence.


### 2. in determining whether the property in question is derived from criminal conduct , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is disproportionate to the lawful income of the convicted person. ### 2. in determining whether the property in question is derived from criminal conduct , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is significantly disproportionate to the lawful income of the convicted person.


### illness of the suspected or accused person; ### illness of the suspected or accused person if this results in the expiry of the time limits laid down in national law for criminal liability;


### death of the suspected or accused person; ### deleted


### immunity from prosecution of the suspected or accused person , as provided for under national law; ### personal or functional immunity from prosecution of the suspected or accused person , as provided for under international law;


### the time limits prescribed by national law have expired , where such limits are not sufficiently long to allow for the effective investigation and prosecution of the relevant criminal offences. ### deleted


### 2. confiscation without a prior conviction shall be limited to criminal offences liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit and only insofar as the national court is satisfied that all the elements of the offence are present. ### 2. confiscation without a prior conviction shall be limited to criminal offences liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit and only insofar as the national court has established that all the elements of the offence are present. the instrumentalities , proceeds or property to be confiscated must be linked directly or indirectly linked to the criminal offence. in the determination of the link , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence. the burden of proof shall lie with the prosecution.


### 3. before a confiscation order within the meaning of paragraphs 1 and 2 is issued by the court , member states shall ensure that the affected person’s rights of defence are respected including by awarding access to the file and the right to be heard on issues of law and fact. ### 3. before a confiscation order within the meaning of paragraphs 1 and 2 is issued by the court , member states shall ensure that the affected person’s rights of defence are respected including by granting access to a lawyer , and awarding access to the file and the right to be heard on issues of law and fact.


### 4. for the purposes of this article , the notion of ‘criminal offence’ shall include offences listed in article 2 when punishable by deprivation of liberty of a maximum of at least four years. ### 4. for the purposes of this article , the notion of ‘criminal offence’ shall include offences listed in article 2 when punishable by deprivation of liberty of a maximum of at least four years , or committed within the framework of or in connection with a criminal organisation , or constituting a violation of eu restrictive measures.


### the property is frozen in the context of an investigation into criminal offences committed in the framework of a criminal organisation; ### the property is frozen in the context of an investigation into criminal offences committed in the framework of or in connection with a criminal organisation or eu or non-eu public structures promoted or financed , at least partially , by public authorities and involved in fraudulent or corrupt activities;


### the criminal offence pursuant to point (a) is liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit; ### the criminal offence pursuant to point (a) is liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit , or was committed by a politically exposed person in the exercise of their public function , or has been facilitated by the person’s public function;


### the national court is satisfied that the frozen property is derived from criminal offences committed in the framework of a criminal organisation. ### the national court is convinced that the frozen property is derived from criminal offences committed in the framework of or in connection with a criminal organisation , or eu or non-eu public structures promoted or financed , at least partially , by public authorities and involved in fraudulent or corrupt activities.


### 2. when determining whether the frozen property is derived from criminal offences , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner of the property. ### 2. when determining whether the frozen property is derived from criminal offences , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner of the property. the burden of proof shall lie with the prosecution.


### 4. before a confiscation order within the meaning of paragraphs 1 and 2 is issued by the court , member states shall ensure that the affected person’s rights of defence are respected including by awarding access to the file and the right to be heard on issues of law and fact. ### 4. before a confiscation order within the meaning of paragraphs 1 and 2 is issued by the court , member states shall ensure that the affected person’s rights of defence are respected including by granting access to a lawyer , and awarding access to the file and the right to be heard on issues of law and fact.


### victims compensation ### compensation and claims of the victims and of the public concerned


### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the confiscation measure does not affect victims’ rights to obtain compensation for their claims. ### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims or the public concerned have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the confiscation measure does not affect the right of the victims or of the public concerned to obtain compensation for their claims.


### 1. member states shall ensure the efficient management of frozen and confiscated property until its disposal. ### 1. member states shall ensure the efficient management of frozen and confiscated property until its disposal , including through the measures mentioned in article 17 , paragraph 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure full transparency in the procedures and criteria to apply in the assignment of the frozen and confiscated property to be managed. member states shall promote the involvement of civil society organisations in managing and disposing of frozen and confiscated property for public interest or social purposes.


### 1. member states shall ensure that property frozen pursuant to article 11 paragraph 1 can be transferred or sold before the issuing of a confiscation order in one or more of the following circumstances: ### 1. member states shall ensure that property frozen pursuant to article 11 paragraph 1 cannot be transferred or sold before the issuing of a confiscation order , except in one or more of the following circumstances:


### the property is too difficult to administer , or its management requires special conditions and non-readily available expertise. ### the management of the property requires special conditions and expertise that are non-readily available.


### 2. member states shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that the interests of the owner of the property are taken into account when issuing an interlocutory sale order , including whether the property to be sold is easily replaceable. with the exception of cases of absconding , member states shall ensure that the owner of the property that may be subject to an interlocutory sale is notified and heard before the sale. the owner shall be given the possibility to request the sale of the property. ### 2. member states shall adopt the necessary measures to ensure that the interests of the owner of the property are taken into account when issuing an interlocutory sale order , including whether the property to be sold is easily replaceable. with the exception of cases of absconding , member states shall ensure that the owner of the property that may be subject to an interlocutory sale is notified and , if necessary , is heard before the sale. the owner shall be given the possibility to request the sale of the property.


### 3. earnings from interlocutory sales should be secured until a judicial decision on confiscation is reached. member states shall take appropriate measures to protect third party buyers of property sold from retaliatory measures , to ensure that the property sold is not returned to persons convicted of the criminal offences referred to in article 2. ### 3. earnings from interlocutory sales shall be secured until a judicial decision on confiscation is reached. member states shall take appropriate measures to protect third party buyers of property sold from retaliatory measures , to ensure that the property sold is not returned to persons convicted of the criminal offences referred to in article 2.


### 4. member states may require the costs for the management of frozen property to be charged to the beneficial owner. ### 4. when provided under national law , member states may require the costs for the management of frozen property to be charged , at least partially , to the beneficial owner. member states shall ensure sufficient budgetary resources to properly manage and maintain value frozen property in cases where there is no possibility to charge the costs for the management of such property to the beneficial owner , or proceed with an interlocutory sale.


### to cooperate with other competent authorities responsible for the tracing and identification , freezing and confiscation of property , pursuant to this directive; ### to cooperate with other competent authorities responsible for the tracing and identification , freezing and confiscation of property , pursuant to this directive , including eu agencies and bodies referred to in article 28 , in accordance with the areas of their competence;


### to cooperate with other competent authorities responsible for the management of frozen and confiscated property in cross-border cases. ### to cooperate with other competent authorities responsible for the management of frozen and confiscated property in cross-border cases;


### member states shall ensure that the freezing orders pursuant to article 11 , confiscation orders pursuant to articles 12 to 16 , and orders to sell the property pursuant to article 20 are communicated to the affected person setting out the reasons for the measure. ### member states shall ensure that the freezing orders pursuant to article 11 , confiscation orders pursuant to articles 12 to 16 , and orders to sell the property pursuant to article 20 are communicated to the affected person setting out the reasons for the measure. the affected persons shall also be informed of their rights and of the legal remedies available pursuant to article 23.


### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 13 , such circumstance shall include facts and circumstances on which the finding was based that the third party knew or ought to have known that the purpose of the transfer or acquisition was to avoid confiscation. ### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 13 , such circumstance shall include facts and circumstances on which the finding was based that the third party knew or ought to have known that the purpose of the transfer or acquisition was to avoid confiscation or that the transferred instrumentalities , proceeds or property were directly or indirectly linked to , or derived from , a criminal conduct.


### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 15 , such circumstances shall include facts and evidence on the basis of which the national court concluded that all the elements of the offence are present. ### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 15 , such circumstances shall include facts and evidence on the basis of which the national court concluded that all the elements of the offence are present , and that the property concerned is considered to be property that is derived from criminal conduct.


### 1. member states shall adopt by [one year after the entry into force of this directive] a national strategy on asset recovery and update it at regular intervals of no longer than five years. ### 1. member states shall adopt by [one year after the entry into force of this directive] a national strategy on asset recovery and update it at regular intervals of no longer than four years , based on a risk-analysis-based-approach , in order to take account of relevant developments and trends related to the areas of crimes covered by this directive.


### procedures for regular monitoring and evaluation of the results achieved. ### procedures for regular monitoring and evaluation of the results achieved , and of the degree of implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this directive.


### 3. member states shall communicate their strategies , and any updates of their strategies , to the commission within three months from their adoption. ### 3. member states shall cooperate with the commission to monitor , on a regular basis , the implementation of this directive and to exchange experiences and best practices on how to ensure victims’ compensation and the use of confiscated properties for public or social purposes. member states shall communicate their strategies , and any updates of their strategies , to the commission within three months from their adoption.


### resources ### resources and training


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that asset recovery offices , asset management offices , and other competent authorities performing tasks pursuant to article 4 , 19 and 20 , have the power to enter , access and search , directly and immediately , the information referred to in paragraph 3. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that asset recovery offices , asset management offices , and other competent authorities performing tasks pursuant to article 4 , 19 and 20 , have the power to enter , access and search , directly and immediately , the information referred to in paragraph 3. member states shall ensure that information stored in the registry can only be accessed and used for the purposes of freezing , confiscation and management of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property which may become or is the object of a confiscation order.


### 1. the commission shall , by [date of entry into force + 3 years] , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council , assessing the implementation of this directive. ### 1. the commission shall , by [date of entry into force + 2 years] , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council , assessing the implementation of this directive.


### 2. the commission shall , by [date of entry into force + 5 years] , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council evaluating this directive. the commission shall take into account the information provided by member states and any other relevant information related to the transposition and implementation of this directive. on the basis of this evaluation , the commission shall decide on appropriate follow-up actions , including , if necessary , a legislative proposal. ### 2. the commission shall , by [date of entry into force + 4 years] , submit a report to the european parliament and to the council evaluating this directive. the commission shall take into account the information provided by member states and any other relevant information related to the transposition and implementation of this directive. on the basis of this evaluation , the commission shall decide on appropriate follow-up actions , including , if necessary , a legislative proposal.


### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; warns that any year-end ‘mopping-up transfer’ should not contribute to finance any preparatory work or studies for major building investments , in particular osmose; asks the bureau to urgently implement the vote of the plenary regarding the reconsideration of the future of the spaak building in brussels; expects that the sole aim of any works in the spaak building is to ensure its compliance with the applicable regulatory framework , the safety and security of staff , and reachable energy saving investments; ### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; opposes any resources including via transfer to be dedicated to preparatory works for any major building projects prior to the approval of the concerned project by the budgetary authority; asks the bureau to urgently implement the vote of the plenary regarding the reconsideration of the future of the spaak building in brussels; expects that the sole aim of any works in the spaak building is to ensure its compliance with the applicable regulatory framework , the safety and security of staff , and reachable energy saving investments and expects any decisions to be taken in full transparency , including ensuring access of all relevant documents (plans and technical assessment) to the budgetary authority;


### 13. is concerned by the price increases of the carbon credit prices; calls on the parliament to make energy efficiency investments a priority rather than compensating a low level of ambition with the purchase of carbon credits; indicates that such energy efficiency investments is a better method of achieving value for money; ### 13. welcomes the energy saving measures decided by parliament’s bureau on 2 may and 3 october 2022 , notably to lower the maximum heating temperature to 19°c and the minimum cooling temperature to 25°c , and , to turn off the heating and cooling as of thursday evening until monday morning and during holiday , until a threshold temperature , or to raise temperatures in it/server rooms , have had a significant impact on parliament’s heating consumption; calls on the parliament to make energy efficiency investments and on site production a priority rather than compensating a low level of ambition with the purchase of carbon credits; indicates that such energy efficiency investments is a better method of achieving value for money;


### 14. welcomes and encourages the investments in renewable energy and for phasing-out of fossil fuels and in particular the installation of heat pumps given the energy crisis and geopolitical context; notes that parliament has installed and is continuing to install photovoltaic (pv) solar panels to further increase the share of renewable energy produced on-site to reach the target of 25 %; calls on parliament to take all the necessary steps to decrease medium and long-term energy consumption; ### 14. welcomes and encourages the investments in renewable energy and for phasing-out of fossil fuels and in particular the installation of heat pumps given the energy crisis and geopolitical context and is concerned of a lack of clear strategy for replacing gas usage in heating one year after the start of the russian aggression in ukraine; recalls there are 52 gas boilers on parliament's premises in brussels alone; reiterates its call and calls for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels with specific milestones to be adopted in urgency to avoid stranded assets and for an analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of using heat pump systems and other relevant technologies; notes that parliament has installed and is continuing to install photovoltaic (pv) solar panels to further increase the share of renewable energy produced on-site to reach the target of 25 %; calls on parliament to take all the necessary steps to decrease medium and long-term energy consumption;


### 15. welcomes the parliament’s efforts to encourage staff to use sustainable means of transport by putting at their disposal classical and electric bicycles free of charge and by reimbursing part of the cost of public transport tickets in exchange for a limitation of car park access; reiterates its calls for the relevant investments to be planned in the forthcoming budgets on the recovery and reuse of rainwater and a more rational use of water; ### 15. welcomes the parliament’s efforts to encourage staff to use sustainable means of transport for commuting by putting at their disposal classical and electric bicycles free of charge and by reimbursing part of the cost of public transport tickets in exchange for a limitation of car park access; reiterates its calls for the relevant investments to be planned in the forthcoming budgets on the recovery and reuse of rainwater and a more rational use of water;


### 19. reiterates its call on the conference of presidents and the bureau to revise the implementing provisions governing the work of delegations and missions outside the union; underlines that such a revision should consider the possibility for apas , subject to certain conditions , to accompany members on official parliament delegations and missions; ### deleted


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states to support rights- and evidence-based approaches with significant impact in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to develop and make available products for the prevention and treatment of diseases without discrimination , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health , to prevent and respond to medicines shortages , and to safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the union.


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8. experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to develop and guarantee the availability and accessibility of products for the prevention and treatment of diseases , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union.


### (7) it is therefore appropriate to establish a new programme for the union's action in the field of health , called eu4health programme ('the programme') for the period 2021 -2027. in line with the goals of the union action and its competences in the area of public health the programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration and cooperation at union level and actions with an impact on the internal market. ### (7) it is therefore appropriate to establish a new programme for the union's action in the field of public health , called eu4health programme ('the programme') for the period 2021 -2027. in line with the goals of the union action and its competences in the area of public health the programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration and cooperation at union level and actions with an impact on the internal market.


### (9) in accordance with regulation [european union recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [european union recovery instrument]. ### (9) in accordance with regulation [european union recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis and ensure that resilient and responsive healthcare and public health systems are in place in preparation for future pandemics and other cross-border health crises. such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [european union recovery instrument].


### the programme shall pursue the following general objectives , in keeping with the “one health” approach where relevant: ### the programme shall pursue the following general objectives of contributing to a high level of human health protection and disease prevention , in keeping with the “one health” approach where relevant and guided by sustainable development goals(sdg) to ensure that the union and member states reach the targets of sdg 3"ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”:


### (3) strengthen health systems and the healthcare workforce , including by digital transformation and by increased integrated and coordinated work among the member states , sustained implementation of best practice and data sharing , to increase the general level of public health. ### (3) contribute to effectiveness , accessibility and resilience of health systems and the healthcare workforce


### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and universal health coverage , and address inequalities in health; ### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and universal health coverage , and address inequalities in health and access to healthcare and medicine;


### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and universal health coverage , and address inequalities in health; ### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and the achievement of universal health coverage , which includes access to sexual and reproductive health and rights , and address inequalities in health , including gender and intersectional inequalities;


### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and universal health coverage , and address inequalities in health; ### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and universal health coverage , and reduce inequalities in health;


### the commission may , by means of implementing acts , lay down rules on: ### the commission may , by means of delegated acts , lay down rules on:


### 1. indicators to report on progress of the programme towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are set out in annex ii. ### 1. indicators to report on progress of the programme towards the achievement of the general and specific objectives set out in articles 3 and 4 are set out in annex ii. in addition the results of analytical activities , once finalised , shall be made publicly available.


### implementation , enforcement , monitoring of union health legislation and action; and technical support to the implementation of legal requirements; ### implementation , enforcement , monitoring of union health legislation and action; and technical support to the implementation of legal requirements including in the area of environmental health;


### (xi) stakeholders in view of transnational cooperation. ### (xi) stakeholders in view of transnational cooperation and stakeholders working at eu level.


### (iv) preventive actions to protect vulnerable groups from health threats and actions to adjust the response to and management of crisis to the needs of those vulnerable groups; ### (iv) preventive actions to protect vulnerable groups from health threats and actions to adjust the response to and management of crisis to the needs of those vulnerable groups , also including adequate and appropriate information to the concerned , with particular attention to people with disabilities;


### actions to address the collateral health consequences of a health crisis , in particular those on mental health , on patients suffering from chronic diseases and other vulnerable groups; ### actions to mitigate the collateral health consequences of a health crisis , in particular in terms of mental health , as well as the specific consequences for on patients suffering from chronic diseases and people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups;


### (vi) actions to strengthen surge capacity , research , development , laboratory capacity , production and deployment of crisis-relevant niche products; ### (vi) actions to strengthen surge capacity , research , development , laboratory capacity , production and deployment of crisis-relevant niche products and ensuring product availability;


### (ii) support to the digital transformation of health care and health systems including through benchmarking and capacity building for the uptake of innovative tools and technologies; digital upskilling of health care professsionals; ### (ii) support to the digital transformation of health care and health systems including through benchmarking and capacity building for the uptake of innovative tools and technologies and the health care literacy of the general population; digital upskilling of health care professsionals;


### (iv) support optimal use of telemedicine/telehealth , including through satellite communication for remote areas , foster digitally-driven organisational innovation in healthcare facilities and promote digital tools supporting citizen empowerment and person-centred care. ### (iv) support optimal use of telemedicine/telehealth , including through satellite communication for remote areas , foster digitally-driven organisational innovation in healthcare facilities and promote digital tools supporting citizen empowerment and person-centred care that limit health-care inequalities.


### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering. ### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering , particularly affecting people with chronic conditions and hitting the most vulnerable , patients , women , carers and the elderly the hardest.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage any future sanitary crises , the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. the revision of decision no 1082/2013/eu could initiate strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies , in addition to the reactive reserve created under resceu during the covid-19 pandemic , or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. this revision could also introduce the creation of a european health response mechanism to respond to all types of health crises (infectious , chemical , environmental , biological , food , nuclear) , to strengthen operational coordination at european level and to monitor the constitution and the triggering of the strategic reserve of medicines and medical equipment and ensure its proper functioning. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” and “health in all policies” approaches. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include creating strategic reserves of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination , and immunisation and health promotion , strengthened surveillance programmes , platforms to share best practices from conventional and integrative medical approaches. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies in addition to the reactive reserve created under resceu during the covid-19 pandemic or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (11) as in the time of health crisis emergency health technology assessment as well as clinical trials can contribute to the rapid development of medical countermeasures the programme should provide support to facilitate such actions. the commission has adopted a proposal11 on health technology assessment (hta) to support cooperation on health technology assessment at union level. ### (11) as in the time of health crisis emergency health technology assessment as well as clinical trials can contribute to the rapid development of medical countermeasures the programme should provide support to facilitate such actions. the commission has adopted a proposal11 on hta to support cooperation on health technology assessment at union level. on 14 february 2019 , the european parliament also adopted its legislative resolution at first reading.


### (11) as in the time of health crisis emergency health technology assessment as well as clinical trials can contribute to the rapid development of medical countermeasures the programme should provide support to facilitate such actions. the commission has adopted a proposal11 on health technology assessment (hta) to support cooperation on health technology assessment at union level. ### (11) as in the time of health crisis emergency health technology assessment as well as clinical trials can contribute to the rapid development of medical countermeasures the programme should provide support to facilitate such actions. the commission has adopted a proposal11 on hta to support cooperation on health technology assessment at union level. the council should adopt a common position and start the negotiations with the parliament on this proposal.


### (3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies; ### (3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of relevant products and other necessary health supplies , including via collective safeguards in favour of the public such as transparency , accessibility and affordability clauses and non-exclusive licences for the exploitation of the final products;


### (3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies; ### (3) strengthen the european medicines market and support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies via a strengthened eu joint procurements on treatments and vaccines;


### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals; ### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals , their education , training and mobility;


### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals; ### (5) support actions aimed at addressing health inequality , strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals;


### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals; ### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence and cross-border recognition of medical and healthcare professionals;


### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer; ### (6) support action for the promotion of a healthy lifestyle , surveillance , prevention , early diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer and cardio-vascular diseases by providing a european strategic chronic disease framework to support member states action addressing the commercial determinants of health;


### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer; ### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , notably of major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease , cancer , chronic respiratory disease , diabetes and mental health conditions proportionate to their prevalence;


### (5) in order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future , urgent action is required for reinforcing the union mechanism. ### (5) in order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future , urgent action is required for reinforcing the union mechanism. the reinforcement of the union mechanism complements and does not substitute the mainstreaming of the principle of disaster resilience into all union policies and funds.


### (6) to improve planning in prevention and preparedness , the union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors , and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness , taking into account a multi-hazard approach , an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change , in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. to that effect , cross-sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. the commission is to work together with member states when defining union wide resilience goals. ### (6) to improve planning in prevention and preparedness , the union should reinforce investment in prevention of disasters across sectors , and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness , taking into account a multi-hazard approach , an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change , in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. to that effect , cross-sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. the commission is to work together with member states and the european parliament when defining union wide resilience goals.


### (7) the union mechanism should continue to exploit synergies with the european programme for critical infrastructure protection and the union framework on critical infrastructure protection and resilience should account for the establishment of such union wide resilience goals. ### (7) the union mechanism should continue to exploit synergies with the european programme for critical infrastructure protection and the union framework on critical infrastructure protection and resilience should account for the establishment of such union wide resilience goals. where in the process of a fitness check it is found that a member state is lacking critical infrastructure or the quality of that infrastructure is not adequate to guarantee quick deployment of assistance , and where a member state has shown to be unable to guarantee the quality of critical infrastructure , the union will take action to repair and build lacking infrastructure elements , such as highways.


### (10) in order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic , the union should have the possibility of acquiring , renting , leasing or contracting resceu capacities to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots. ### (10) in order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic , the union should have the possibility of acquiring , renting , leasing or contracting resceu capacities to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots. taking advantage of its close engagement with the authorities of member states , the union mechanism should be used to collect information on the national capacities available in the member states where the hubs are hosted and assess the preparedness of national crisis systems and civil protection authorities , so as to be able to issue concrete country-specific improvement recommendations based on collected data.


### (10) in order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic , the union should have the possibility of acquiring , renting , leasing or contracting resceu capacities to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots. ### (10) in order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic for example , the union should have the possibility of autonomously acquiring , renting , leasing or contracting resceu capacities to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots. union agencies such as ema should lead regulatory management and distribution of medical countermeasures while the ecdc should define the requirements.


### (16) given that the deployment of resceu capacities for response operations under the union mechanism provides significant union added value by ensuring an effective and fast response to people in emergencies , further visibility obligations should be made to provide union prominence. ### (16) given that the deployment of resceu capacities for response operations under the union mechanism provides significant union added value by ensuring an effective and fast response to people in emergencies , further visibility obligations should be made to provide union prominence. national authorities should receive communication guidelines from the commission for each particular intervention to ensure that the union's role is adequately represented.


### (18) in order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness , when implementing decision no 1313/2013/eu , the commission should adopt annual or multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. this should help the union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions. ### (18) in order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness , when implementing decision no 1313/2013/eu , the commission , in consultation with relevant stakeholders and institutions , should adopt annual and multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. this should help the union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions.


### (18) in order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness , when implementing decision no 1313/2013/eu , the commission should adopt annual or multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. this should help the union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions. ### (18) in order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness , when implementing decision no 1313/2013/eu , in consultation with relevant stakeholders and institutions , the commission should adopt annual and multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. this should help the union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions.


### (23) while prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the robustness of the union in facing natural and man-made disasters , the occurrence , timing and magnitude of disasters is by its nature unpredictable. as shown in the recent covid-19 crisis , financial resources requested to ensure an adequate response may significantly vary from year to year and should be made available immediately. reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. consequently , it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations , limited to the following year and solely devoted to response action , in addition to article 12(4) of the financial regulation. ### (23) while prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the robustness of the union in facing natural and man-made disasters , the occurrence , timing and magnitude of disasters is by its nature unpredictable. as shown in the recent covid-19 crisis , financial resources requested to ensure an adequate response may significantly vary from year to year and should be made available immediately. reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. consequently , it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations , limited to the following year and devoted to prevention , preparedness and response actions , in addition to article 12(4) of the financial regulation.


### 5. the commission shall define union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. the goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios , including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk , data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people. ### 5. the commission shall define union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. the goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios , including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk , data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people. in the elaboration of disaster resilience goals , the commission shall specifically focus on recurrent disasters that hit member states' regions and suggest to national authorities concrete measures , including those to be implemented with the use of eu funds , to strengthen the resilience to crises.


### the ercc shall in particular coordinate , monitor and support in real-time the response to emergencies at union level. the ercc shall work in close contact with national crisis systems , civil protection authorities and relevant union bodies. ### the ercc shall in particular coordinate , monitor and support in real-time the response to emergencies at union level. the ercc shall work in close contact with national crisis systems , civil protection authorities , community-level voluntary groups and relevant union bodies.


### 2. the commission shall define , by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2) , the capacities resceu shall consist of , based on the resilience goals referred to in article 6(5) , scenario-building as referred to in article 10(1) , taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at union level , in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting , chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear incidents , and emergency medical response. ### 2. the commission shall define , by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2) , the capacities resceu shall consist of , based on the resilience goals referred to in article 6(5) , scenario-building as referred to in article 10(1) , taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at union level , in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting , seismic , chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear incidents , and emergency medical response. information on the number and classification of resceu capacities will be regularly updated by the commission and made directly available to other eu institutions.


### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities. as a way to enhance union resilience , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the union. in consultation with member states , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .; ### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities. as a way to enhance union resilience , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the union. in consultation with member states and the european parliament , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations.


### 2. the commission shall define , by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2) , the capacities resceu shall consist of , based on the resilience goals referred to in article 6(5) , scenario-building as referred to in article 10(1) , taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at union level , in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting , chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear incidents , and emergency medical response. ### 2. the commission shall establish , within logistical hubs , european reserves of medical countermeasures and equipment which would include the medical countermeasures that respond to high impact low probability events. the commission shall define , by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2) , the capacities resceu shall consist of , based on the resilience goals referred to in article 6(5) , scenario-building as referred to in article 10(1) , taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at union level , in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting , earthquake and floods rescues , chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear incidents , and emergency medical response.


### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities. as a way to enhance union resilience , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the union. in consultation with member states , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .; ### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities. as a way to enhance union resilience , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the union. in consultation with member states and the european parliament , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .;


### resceu capacities may be deployed outside the union in accordance with paragraphs 6 to 9 of this article.; ### resceu capacities may be deployed outside the union in accordance with paragraphs 6 to 9 of this article. specific provisions shall to be put in place to guarantee accountability and the correct use of resceu capacities in third countries , including the possibility for access by eu controlling officers. visibility of the union mechanism in third countries shall be ensured in line with paragraphs 1 and 2 of article 20a of this decision.;


### paragraphs 5 and 6 are deleted. ### paragraphs 5 and 6 are replaced by the following:


### any assistance or funding provided under this decision shall be given appropriate visibility. in particular , member states shall ensure that public communication for operations funded under the union mechanism: ### any assistance or funding provided under this decision shall be given appropriate visibility in line with the specific guidelines issued by the commission for concrete interventions. in particular , member states shall ensure that public communication for operations funded under the union mechanism:


### 5. in addition to article 12(4) of the financial regulation , commitment and payment appropriations , which have not been used by the end of the financial year for which they were entered in the annual budget shall be automatically carried over and may be committed and paid up to 31 december of the following year. the carried-over appropriations shall be used solely for response actions. the carried-over appropriations shall be used first in the following financial year. ### 5. in addition to article 12(4) of the financial regulation , commitment and payment appropriations , which have not been used by the end of the financial year for which they were entered in the annual budget shall be automatically carried over and may be committed and paid up to 31 december of the following year. the carried-over appropriations shall be used for prevention , preparedness and response actions. the carried-over appropriations shall be used first in the following financial year.


### 4. in order to implement this decision , the commission shall adopt annual or multi-annual work programmes , by means of implementing acts. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2). the annual or multi-annual work programmes shall set out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the method of implementation and their total amount. they shall also contain a description of actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. with regard to the financial support referred to in article 28(2) , the annual or multi-annual work programmes shall describe the actions foreseen for countries referred to therein. ### 4. in order to implement this decision , the commission shall adopt annual and multi-annual work programmes , by means of implementing acts. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2). the annual and multi-annual work programmes shall set out the objectives pursued , the expected results , the method of implementation and their total amount. they shall also contain a description of actions to be financed , an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. with regard to the financial support referred to in article 28(2) , the annual and multi-annual work programmes shall describe the actions foreseen for countries referred to therein.


### 1. considers that the european union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to environmental , digital and demographic challenges; welcomes the european green deal as the new green growth strategy for europe with sustainability , citizen well-being and fairness at its core; ### 1. considers that the european union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to environmental , digital and demographic challenges; welcomes the european green deal as the new green growth strategy for europe with sustainability , citizen well-being and fairness at its core; ensuring that nobody is left behind through a just transition that creates jobs , infrastructure and helps the economic convergence between the regions;


### 1. considers that the european union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to environmental , digital and demographic challenges; welcomes the european green deal as the new green growth strategy for europe with sustainability , citizen well-being and fairness at its core; ### 1. considers that the european union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to environmental , digital and demographic challenges as well as inequalities; welcomes the european green deal as the new green growth strategy for europe with sustainability , citizen well-being and fairness at its core; calls for the new green growth strategy for europe to be underpin a socially just transition;


### 1. notes that , in view of the climate change emergency , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs) , and considers that this implies a change in the positioning of the report and the implementation of ecological indicators; ### 1. notes that , in view of the climate change emergency , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs); welcomes the fact that it refocuses the european semester to put sustainability and the well-being of citizens at the center of economic policy and considers that this implies a change in the positioning of the report and the implementation of ecological and social indicators; welcomes the recognition of the commission that economic growth is not an end in itself and that the economy must work for the people and the planet;


### 2. welcomes the fact that the communication makes the european green deal the engine of the economic strategy of the eu in order to put the union on the right path to carbon neutrality; ### 2. reiterates its call for the transformative agenda of the european green deal to be reflected in a greener european semester; urges the commission to ensure , through binding measures , that all member states’ socio-economic , macroeconomic and fiscal policies contribute and are fully consistent with the objectives and targets of the european green deal , and that climate , environmental and social objectives and targets are treated as equally important and binding as debt and deficit targets in the assessment of member states’ budgets;


### 2. notes the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens as principal goals for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs and of the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , which will require the adjustment of existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change; ### 2. reiterates its call for the transformative agenda of the european green deal to be put at the core of the renewed european semester; urges the commission to ensure , including through legislative proposals where appropriate , that all member states’ socioeconomic , macroeconomic and fiscal policies contribute to and are fully consistent with the objectives and targets of the european green deal and that social and environmental targets and objectives related to sdgs are introduced in the framework of the multilateral surveillance procedure referred to in article 121 tfeu as well as in the context of a reinforced macroeconomic imbalance procedure; considers that the inclusion of sdgs and the social pillar within the scope of the european semester will require the adjustment of existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change;


### 3. welcomes the fact that the annual growth strategy 2020 report refocus the european semester process to put sustainability and the well-being of citizens at the center of economic policy , in particular with the new section created in the 2020 reports focusing on sustainability; ### 3. welcomes the fact that the annual sustainable growth strategy 2020 report refocus the european semester process to put sustainability and the well-being of citizens at the center of economic policy , in particular with the new section created in the 2020 reports focusing on sustainability; welcomes the recognition of the commission that economic growth is not an end in itself and that the economy must work for the people and the planet.


### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be a major responsibility for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement for and of the public , the various sectors , regions and member states with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to undertake an annual evaluation of the union’s ecological debt , carbon budget and imported emissions; ### 3. considers achieving that the union has a major responsibility towards its citizens and the rest of the world world to achieve a fair transition to climate neutrality; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement for and of the public , the various sectors , regions and member states with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to undertake an annual evaluation of the union’s ecological debt , carbon budget and imported emissions; supports the commission’s plans to propose a climate law that ensures that all eu policies are aligned with the goals of the paris climate agreement and the union’s climate neutrality objective and that all sectors contribute to achieving those goals;


### 4. notes that the euro area is going through a prolonged period of subdued growth (1.1 % in the euro area and 1.4% in the eu as a whole in 2019) , with growth in the euro area in 2020 and 2021 forecast at 1.2 % and for the eu in 2020 and 2021 forecast at 1.4 %; also notes that the inflation rate is forecast to further slow down , to 1.2 % in 2019 and 2020 , in a context of high uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions and brexit; is concerned at the high level of private debt; ### 4. notes that the euro area is going through a prolonged period of subdued growth (1.1 % in the euro area and 1.4% in the eu as a whole in 2019) , with growth in the euro area in 2020 and 2021 forecast at 1.2 % and for the eu in 2020 and 2021 forecast at 1.4 %; also notes that the inflation rate is forecast to further slow down , to 1.2 % in 2019 and 2020 , in a context of high uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions and brexit; is concerned at the high level of private debt; notes with concern the slow , but relatively steady , tendency for the long-term decline of the wage share in europe;


### 5. calls on the european commission to extend the european semester by completing the current approach based on fiscal and budgetary discipline with climate and environmental discipline without weakening the current eu economic governance process; calls therefore on the european commission to develop a new climate indicator , mirroring the economic indicators and assessing the discrepancy between member states budget and a paris aligned scenario of their national budget; stresses the need for this indicator to provide member states with an indication on their trajectory of temperature under the framework of the paris agreement , thus enabling the extended european semester to provide recommendations about the decrease of the climate debt; ### 5. calls on the european commission to extend the european semester by completing the current approach based on fiscal and budgetary discipline with climate and environmental disciplineso as to ensure that eu economic governance improves the well-being of all within planetary boundaries ; calls therefore on the european commission to develop a new climate indicator , mirroring the economic indicators and assessing the discrepancy between member states budget and a paris aligned scenario of their national budget , as well as additional environmental and social indicators assessing member states’ contribution to the objectives of the european green deal; stresses the need for this climate indicator to provide member states with an indication on their trajectory of temperature under the framework of the paris agreement , thus enabling the extended european semester to provide recommendations about the decrease of the climate debt and member states’ ecological footprint;


### 6. endorses the conclusion of the european fiscal board (efb) that the fiscal framework has not protected the quality of public expenditure , and welcomes the efb’s proposal for a ‘golden rule’ to protect public investment; calls , therefore , for the reform of the stability and growth pact and the introduction of a golden rule aimed at implementing sound fiscal policy on an equal footing with investment within the eu’s policy objectives; whereas this should cover the investment foreseen for the realisation of the green deal , the digital revolution , the sdgs and the epsr rights , including expenditure aimed at reducing poverty and inequality related to social protection , health services and long-term care , and education and training; ### 6. endorses the conclusion of the european fiscal board (efb) that the fiscal framework has to be revised due to its unnecessary complexity , pro-cyclicality , overreliance on unobservable variables and the fact that it does not sufficiently stimulate sustainable public investment and the quality of public expenditure; calls therefore for a reform of the stability and growth pact that introduces a qualified treatment of sustainable public investments and allows for fiscal space for investments foreseen for the realisation of the green deal , the digital revolution , the sdgs and the epsr rights; calls for the introduction of depreciation accounting for public investment expenditure that complies with country-specific recommendations that have the attainment of relevant sdgs as their target;


### — having regard to the commission communication of 21 november 2018 entitled ‘annual sustainable growth strategy 2020’ (com(2019)0650) , and to the commission’s alert mechanism report 2020 of 17 december 2019 (com(2019)0651) , ### — having regard to the commission communication of 17 december 2019 entitled ‘annual sustainable growth strategy 2020’ (com(2019)0650) , and to the commission’s alert mechanism report 2020 of 17 december 2019 (com(2019)0651) ,


### — having regard to the recommendation for a council recommendation of 17 december 2019 on the economic policy of the euro area (2019/c652) , ### — having regard to the commission’s recommendation for a council recommendation of 17 december 2019 on the economic policy of the euro area (com(2019) 0652) ,


### a. whereas the improvement in the economic situation and low interest rates provide an opportunity to implement ambitious reforms , in particular measures aimed at encouraging public investment to tackle climate change and its social consequences and create full-time jobs; ### a. whereas the improvement in the economic situation and low interest rates provide an opportunity to implement ambitious reforms , in particular measures aimed at encouraging public investment to tackle climate change and its social consequences and create high-quality jobs;


### b. whereas inequality of income in the euro area has increased since the beginning of the financial crisis; whereas there are between 50 and 100 million people affected by energy poverty in europe; ### b. whereas too many newly created jobs are part-time , temporary or precarious and in-work poverty has risen continually over recent years; whereas labour markets are increasingly segmented and new labour and social protection legislation is required to respond to new forms of employment , increased transitions between jobs and statuses of employment , as well as rising self-employment; whereas high unemployment rates persist , in particular among young people; whereas social and economic inequalities have globally increased both within and between member states; whereas an estimated 109.2 million people equivalent to 21.7% of the total eu population are still at risk of poverty or social exclusion; whereas there are between 50 and 100 million people affected by energy poverty in europe;


### c. having regard to the need for a european climate law with a legally binding goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest and an intermediate target of at least 65 % for 2030; ### c. whereas the most recent reports from , among others , the ipcc , the ipbes and the eea make clear that policies adopted so far are insufficient to prevent global warming from exceeding 1.5°c , to prevent biodiversity loss , and the disturbance of biogeochemical flows; whereas this requires a european climate law with a legally binding goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest and an intermediate target of at least 65 % for 2030 , as well as a biodiversity strategy that sets binding targets for the union and its member states to protect at least 30% of the union's land and marine areas and to restore at least 30% of degradeed ecosystems by 2030;


### 7. highlights the problem of too low a level of public investment; calls on the commission to assess the cost of not taking action in this area , in particular by evaluating the difference between the need for investment and the actual investments made; ### 7. emphasises that a substantial part of the investments needed to meet the goals of the european green deal will have to come from public national and sub-national budgets; highlights the problem of too low a level of public investment; calls on the commission to assess the cost of not taking action in this area , in particular by evaluating the difference between the need for investment and the actual investments made;


### 8. calls for a european green industrial strategy; ### 8. calls for a european green industrial strategy that is fully aligned with the goals of the paris agreement on climate change , the union’s long-term and intermediate climate goals as set out by the commission[1] , and the relevant sdgs , especially sdg 9 (industry , innovation and infrastructure);1a


### 11. supports flexibility in the implementation of the sgp as proposed by the commission in 2015; considers that much more flexibility should be introduced in order to boost investment and ecological transition in the eu; calls , therefore , for the reform of the sgp and the introduction of a euro area fiscal capacity; ### 11. calls on the commission to put forward a legislative proposal in order to simplify the sgp , improve its implementation , avoid pro-cyclical effects and overreliance on unobservable variables; calls for the introduction of a euro area fiscal capacity;


### 12. reiterates its call for a european stabilisation function and a european unemployment benefit reinsurance scheme , with a view to protecting citizens and reducing pressure on public finances during external shocks so as to overcome social and economic imbalances; ### 12. recalls the urgent need to complete and reinforce the emu architecture by , inter alia , ensuring the swift creation of a meaningful budgetary instrument including a macroeconomic stabilisation function for the euro area , integrating the esm into the community acquis and providing for an effective esm backstop for the single resolution mechanism; reiterates its call for a european unemployment benefit reinsurance scheme , with a view to protecting citizens and reducing pressure on public finances during external shocks so as to overcome social and economic imbalances;


### 14. is concerned about the accelerating rise in house prices; ### 14. is concerned about the accelerating rise in house prices and the risk of asset bubbles in real estate markets;


### 15. recalls the importance of the efficient regulation of the banking and financial sectors in order to prevent a new crisis; believes that such regulation must integrate the ecological situation; emphasises the importance of completing the banking union and the need to reform the european stability mechanism; ### 15. recalls the importance of the efficient regulation of the banking and financial sectors in order to prevent a new crisis; believes that such regulation must integrate the ecological situation; emphasises the importance of completing the banking union and the need to reform the european stability mechanism; acknowledges that the financialisation of parts of the european economy has fostered short-termism in company management and negatively affected employees and other stakeholders; asks the commission to investigate the possibility of using the european semester to promote a more stakeholder-oriented rather than shareholder-oriented economic model;