### 4. welcomes the significantly enhanced open architecture under the european fund for sustainable development plus (efsd+) and calls on the commission and member states to provide the eib , the european bank for reconstruction and development (ebrd) , european bilateral financing institutions and european development finance institutions with a reliable and enhanced operational environment , where they can effectively undertake their strengthened roles in external lending operations and mobilise resources from the private sector; ### 4. notes the significantly enhanced open architecture under the european fund for sustainable development plus (efsd+) and calls on the commission and member states to provide the eib , the european bank for reconstruction and development (ebrd) , european bilateral financing institutions and european development finance institutions with a reliable and enhanced operational environment based on a solid level playing field in terms of governance and access to eu ressource , where they can effectively undertake their strengthened roles in external lending operations and mobilise resources from the private sector , while ensuring transparency , guaranteeing accountability and proper scrutiny as required by the global europe instrument and through the further improvement of the independent complaints mechanisms and the due diligence framework;


### 4. emphasises the role of a collective , coherent eu approach , which could be effective in helping to foster the expansion of social protection systems in developing countries; ### 4. emphasises the role of a collective , coherent eu approach , which could be effective in helping to foster the expansion of social protection systems and essential public services in developing countries;


### 5. reaffirms the privileged role of the eib as the eu’s investment arm and welcomes the recent creation of its development branch , eib global; calls on the eib to strengthen its presence in the field while exploiting possible synergies with other european development and finance institutions; ### 5. reaffirms the privileged role of the eib as the eu’s investment arm and notes the recent creation of its development branch , eib global; calls on the eib to draw on the example of the ebrd and strengthen its presence in the field by recruiting local workers as well as staff dedicated to environmental , human rights and social due diligence , while exploiting possible synergies with other european development and finance institutions; expects this new structure and its advisory board to be fully transparent including proactive publication of documents , and to ensure regular open dialogue with stakeholders , and in particular with civil society organisations;


### 5. notes that the team europe approach provides a unique opportunity to leverage eu impact and visibility in the world far more than is currently the case; expresses the need for an inclusive team europe spirit to also be put into action in the efad; notes that the key to the success of the team europe approach is eu policy-guided cooperation and coordination in a transparent and inclusive environment; emphasises that parliament’s close involvement in the strategic orientation of team europe initiatives is key to preserving their democratic legitimacy; ### 5. notes that the team europe approach provides a unique opportunity to leverage eu impact and visibility in the world far more than is currently the case; expresses the need for an inclusive team europe spirit to also be put into action in the efad; notes that the key to the success of the team europe approach is eu policy-guided cooperation and coordination in a transparent and inclusive environment; emphasises that parliament’s early and close involvement in the strategic orientation , programming exercise and scrutiny of team europe initiatives is key to preserving their democratic legitimacy;


### 5. underlines that consistency across all eu financing instruments , initiatives and strategies is crucial in order to maximise the eu’s global response to sustainable growth , development and peace; ### 5. underlines that consistency across all eu financing instruments , initiatives and strategies is crucial in order to maximise the eu’s global response to sustainable development and peace and ensure the respect of the policy coherence for development principle;


### 6. recognises that the efad is focused on least developed and fragile countries , especially in sub-saharan africa , but urges that it be borne in mind that around two thirds of the eib and ebrd’s combined external operations are concentrated in accession and neighbourhood countries where the eu needs to deliver on the recently launched economic and investment plans for the western balkans as well as in the eastern and southern neighbourhoods; calls in this regard for the eib and ebrd’s operations and role to be strengthened. ### 6. recognises that the efad is focused on least developed and fragile countries , especially in sub-saharan africa , but urges that it be borne in mind that around two thirds of the eib and ebrd’s combined external operations are concentrated in accession and neighbourhood countries where the eu needs to deliver on the recently launched economic and investment plans (eip) for the western balkans as well as in the eastern and southern neighbourhoods in line with the paris agreement and strong biodiversity protection , as well as respect for concerned local communities; calls in this regard on the eib and ebrd to strengthen their role.


### 6. is alarmed at how the covid-19 pandemic has exposed the long-standing structural drivers of health inequalities; ### 6. is alarmed at how the covid-19 pandemic has exposed the long-standing structural drivers of health inequalities; recalls that , according to the united nations “financing for sustainable development report” (2021) , the covid-19 pandemic could lead to a “lost decade” for sustainable development; stresses that the war in ukraine , in all its dimensions , is producing alarming cascading effects for a world economy already battered by covid-19 and climate change , with particularly dramatic impacts on developing countries , including the existing debt problems , further endangering their efforts at mobilizing sufficient resources to achieve the sdgs; underlines that ldcs have been particularly impacted due to their dependence on trade as a driver of economic growth , their small domestic markets and low levels of diversification , all of which increase their vulnerability to external shocks; underlines that additional efforts in terms of debt relief is urgently needed to avoid widespread defaults in developing countries and to facilitate investments in recovery and the sdgs;


### 7. recognises the importance of encouraging riskier investments in more challenging development settings , such as fragile or conflict-affected countries , and underserved sectors such as the climate , biodiversity and health sectors; underlines , at the same time , the need to fully protect the eu budget from any associated risks , such as increased demand on the eu budgetary guarantees; ### 7. recognises the importance of encouraging riskier investments in more challenging development settings , such as fragile or conflict-affected countries and underserved sectors such as the climate , biodiversity , education and health sectors; calls for limiting blending operations to those areas where they can add value to the local economy , while excluding blended finance from essential public services , particularly health , education and social protection , as the monetisation of those sectors could widen already existing inequalities and jeopardise the universal access to those services; underlines , at the same time , the need to minimise any associated risks to the eu , such as increased demand on the eu budgetary guarantees;


### 7. believes that efad and the long-awaited eu sdg strategy must reflect and facilitate a coordinated and coherent set of internal and external eu policies and commitments; regrets , in that context , that the commission has not yet developed an integrated and holistic sdg implementation strategy; ### 7. believes that efad and the long-awaited eu sdg strategy must reflect and facilitate a coordinated and coherent set of internal and external eu policies and commitments; underlines that public and private financing must be aligned with the sdgs and the paris agreement; regrets , that the commission has not yet developed an integrated and holistic sdg implementation strategy which presents a significant challenge to the ambition to achieve policy coherence , due to the lack of clear , measurable and time-bound eu-wide targets for all sdgs to report against; calls for sustainable development to be prioritised and mainstreamed throughout the project cycle(design , implementation , evaluation) process , through robust impact assessment;


### 8. highlights the need to increase the transparency of the current framework , including the programming process , and for parliament to be more heavily involved; underlines the importance of carrying out an independent evaluation of the efsd+ and the team europe approach in due time to assess their effectiveness and performance. ### 8. highlights the need to increase the transparency of the current framework , including the programming process , and for parliament to be more heavily involved; recalls that the tripartite agreement gives access to the court of auditors to all information related to guarantees from the eu budget; regrets the lack of proper scrutiny from the european court of auditors on the eu budgetary guarantees , due to the internal division of competences between chambers 1 and 2 of the eca; calls on the eca to fully scrutinise and regularly report on operations backed by guarantees from the eu budget , and not only when there is a direct risk for the eu budget; underlines the importance of carrying out an independent evaluation of the efsd+ and the team europe approach by the end of 2026 to assess their effectiveness and performance.


### 8. recognises the need to enhance and improve the institutional set-up , reduce heavy bureaucratic coordination and strengthen institutional flexibility; ### 8. recognises the need to enhance and improve the institutional set-up , reduce heavy bureaucratic coordination and strengthen institutional flexibility; urges the commission to provide additional information on its calculation of the leverage ratio for investment operations , notably in the case of the recently announced eu global gateway;


### — having regard to the 6th european union – african union summit of 17-18 february 2022 entitled ‘a joint vision for 2030’ , ### — having regard to the 6th european union – african union summit of 17-18 february 2022 and related final statement entitled ‘a joint vision for 2030’ ,


### e. whereas article 36 of the ‘neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe’ regulation sets out the specific role of the eib under that instrument; ### e. whereas article 36 of the ‘neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe’ regulation sets out the specific role of the eib under that instrument; whereas , although the regulation enhances the capacity of european development finance institutions to benefit from efsd+ , the eib remains the major beneficiary of efsd+ , with three dedicated windows for a total of 26.7 billion eur , including a dedicated investment window for operations with sovereign and non-commercial sub-sovereign counterparts , which is exclusive to the eib except for operations that the eib decides , on its own terms , not to carry out or which it cannot carry out;


### f. whereas eu companies and financing institutions operating in developing countries during the last decade have increasingly faced unfair competition from global players that operate outside the multilateral development finance system; ### f. whereas eu companies and financing institutions operating in developing countries during the last decade have increasingly faced unfair competition from global players that operate outside the multilateral development finance system; whereas a well-functioning policy coherence for development and support for domestic resource mobilisation (drm) is an integral part of sound financial management and aimed at increasing aid effectiveness through concrete initiatives , such as supporting the fight against corruption and the development of progressive tax systems , tackling tax avoidance and evasion;


### 9. insists that mechanisms for ensuring policy coherence for sustainable development must be enshrined in efad and used more systematically and efficiently by all relevant eu institutions and all member states , including at the highest political level; ### 9. stresses that more efforts must be undertaken to comply with policy coherence for sustainable development (pcd) principles , especially for the eu trade , agricultural , fisheries , environment , climate , migration , foreign and security policies , in order to achieve aid effectiveness objectives; insists that mechanisms for ensuring policy coherence for sustainable development (pcd) must be enshrined in efad and used more systematically and efficiently by all relevant eu institutions and all member states , including at the highest political level; stresses that these mechanisms should be implemented accordingly by the eib , ebrd , dfis and their intermediaries;


### 10. demands that efad be consistent with future eu due diligence and corporate responsibility legislation and that it adhere to the highest standards of transparency and accountability; ### 10. demands that efad be consistent with future eu due diligence and corporate responsibility legislation and to ensure corporate compliance with human rights standards and regulatory developments , including with regard to mandatory due diligence , and with international commitments on business and human rights;


### 11. believes that the team europe approach should play a key role in further improving strategic cooperation and global coordination and the coherence and effectiveness of development efforts , especially at partner-country level , and believes that it has the potential to further identify key issues that need to be solved; ### 11. believes that the team europe approach should play a key role in further improving strategic cooperation and global coordination and the coherence and effectiveness of development efforts , especially at partner-country level; expects that it will deliver when it comes to further identifying key issues that need to be solved;


### 12. calls on the commission to put forward a powerful eu policy direction and to further align the eu development financial institutions’ activities within the new open architecture; is of the opinion that the programming process must fully cover the use of eu budgetary guarantees; ### 12. calls on the commission to put forward a powerful eu policy direction to coordinate the efad and to further align the eu development financial institutions’ activities within the new open architecture;


### 16. recognises the eib’s flagship role in the european green deal and its substantial contribution to the eu’s economic response to the covid-19 pandemic; calls for the eu to further maximise the potential of the eib as a tool to leverage the eu’s strategic autonomy and promote its external policy interests and priorities in its relations with non-eu countries; ### 16. recognises the eib’s role in the european green deal and its substantial contribution to the eu’s economic response to the covid-19 pandemic; calls for the eu to further maximise the potential of the inclusive approach of the efad , with all efad members supporting the eu’s development policy objectives as well as international human rights standards and climate commitments in their relations with non-eu countries;


### 17. welcomes the setting-up of eib global , a dedicated development branch within the eib group , which has been operational since 1 january 2022; ### 17. notes the setting-up of eib global , a dedicated development branch within the eib group , which has been operational since 1 january 2022; notes that member states will not allocate new resources to the new branch for its development role , although it brings about changes such as the establishment of regional hubs , starting with kenya , and a new governance body; stresses that a lack of commitment towards targeted resources jeopardises the mandate of eib global from the start; calls , therefore , on a concrete and strong development mandate of the new eib global , which specifies the criteria to assess the development orientation of a project and the processes in place to ensure compliance with these orientations; calls on the new branch to ensure full transparency , meaningful representation from recipient countries as well as better involvement of civil society through extensive dialogue with a broad range of actors including civil society organisations (csos);


### 19. encourages the eib and the european bank for reconstruction and development to further reinforce their complementarity and their business models through greater mutual reliance initiatives; ### 19. encourages the eib and the european bank for reconstruction and development to further reinforce their complementarity and their business models through greater mutual reliance initiatives; 19. encourages the eib and the european bank for reconstruction and development (ebrd) to further reinforce their complementarity and their business models through greater mutual reliance initiatives; calls on the eib and the ebrd to better formalise their division of labour in order to help each bank to automatically focus on its respective core competencies , thus avoiding duplication and undercutting which would result in further competition and fragmentation in the implementation of the sdgs and the paris agreement;


### 20. encourages the eib , the european bank for reconstruction and development and the european development banks and financial institutions to strengthen their cooperation; ### 20. encourages the eib , the european bank for reconstruction and development and the european development banks and financial institutions to strengthen their cooperation , in order to avoid fuelling further the competition within the efad multi-pillar structure , as it would undermine the objectives of effective development cooperation when it comes to reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development;


### 22. calls on member states’ development finance institutions to further expand microcredit facilities to support sustainable loans; ### 22. calls on member states’ development finance institutions to further expand financial inclusion to support access to sustainable finance to those most in need , including women as it contributes to their economic empowerment;


### 23. encourages sustained engagement by all development banks and institutions , and a more flexible approach to risk and return on investment; ### 23. encourages sustained engagement by all development banks and institutions , and a more flexible approach to risk and return on investment; particularly by engaging in more fragile and poorer countries;


### 24. recognises the importance and potential of member state development banks within the efad structure; stresses the pressing need to boost private sector development in sub-saharan africa; ### 24. recognises the importance and potential of member state development banks within the efad structure; is concerned , however , by the role of intermediaries partnering with dfis , notably regarding reported violations of human rights;


### 25. calls on the commission to report annually on team europe initiatives; ### 25. calls on the commission to report annually on team europe initiatives and ensure the report is shared with the european parliament and made public; stresses that the european parliament has a key role to play in scrutinising the political objectives and expected results of teis both at general and project levels , ensuring that teis work alongside existing mechanisms and complement rather than supplement the multi-annual indicative programmes , and making sure that partner country ownership is being taken into account; stresses that the ep should ensure that adequate investment is assigned to independent evaluations of the teis and that the results are publicly communicated;


### 26. reiterates that institutional control and scrutiny of eu funding fosters democratic debate and helps to boost the credibility of the eu; calls for obligations ensuring appropriate visibility of the implementation of efad and calls on the commission to take action where those obligations are not met; ### 26. reiterates that institutional control and scrutiny of eu funding fosters democratic debate and helps to boost the credibility of the eu; in this regard , stresses that the european parliament should use its scrutiny role under ndici-global europe to monitor and question the implementation of the efad and the work of the eu financial institutions involved;


### 27. insists that the member states honour their commitment to spend 0.7 % of their gross national income on oda; underlines the important role of oda as a catalyst for change and a lever for the mobilisation of other resources; stresses the importance of the eu’s commitment to mobilise resources for climate action and the eib’s role in making progress in this area; ### 27. insists that the member states honour their commitment to spend 0.7 % of their gross national income on oda; underlines the important role of oda as a catalyst for change and a lever for the mobilisation of other resources; recalls that at least 93 % of the expenditure under ndici-ge shall fulfil the criteria for oda; stresses the importance of the eu’s commitment to mobilise resources for climate action and all efad members’ role in making progress in this area;


### (9) satellite communication can increase the overall resilience of communication networks. a space-based communication system is the only viable option in situations where ground-based systems are non-existent , disrupted or unreliable. for example , it can provide means for digital communication in areas where terrestrial networks are absent , including over oceans and during flights , as well as over remote areas , or where local networks have been destroyed due to natural disasters , or they cannot be trusted in crisis situations. ### (9) satellite communication can increase the overall resilience of communication networks. a space-based communication system is the only viable option in situations where ground-based systems are non-existent , disrupted or unreliable. for example , it can provide means for digital communication in areas where terrestrial networks are absent , including over oceans and during flights , as well as over remote areas , or where local networks have been destroyed due to natural disasters , or they cannot be trusted in crisis situations. also , given the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters linked to climate change , there is a demand for ensuring data gathering capacities for response in adverse conditions , in full respect of regulation (eu) 2016/679.


### (38) a public-private partnership is the most appropriate scheme to ensure that the objectives of the programme could be pursued. it would permit to build upon the existing eu satellite communication technological and infrastructural base and to provide robust and innovative governmental services , while allowing the private partner to complement the programme infrastructure with additional capabilities to offer commercial services through additional own investments. such a scheme would furthermore optimise deployment and operation costs by sharing development and deployment costs on components common to both governmental and commercial infrastructures , as well as operational costs by allowing a high level of capacity mutualisation. it would stimulate innovation in particular for new space by enabling the sharing of research and development risks between public and private partners. ### (38) a public-private partnership is the most appropriate scheme to ensure that the objectives of the programme could be pursued. it would permit to build upon the existing eu satellite communication technological and infrastructural base and to provide robust and innovative governmental services , while allowing the private partner to complement the programme infrastructure with additional capabilities to offer commercial services through additional own investments. such a scheme would furthermore optimise deployment and operation costs by sharing development and deployment costs on components common to both governmental and commercial infrastructures , as well as operational costs by allowing a high level of capacity mutualisation. it would stimulate innovation in particular for new space by enabling the sharing of research and development risks between public and private partners. the public-private partnerships should also ensure that changing climate conditions , disaster risk and potential climate change mitigation and adaptation measures are identified and considered during the entire project cycle from development , design to implementation of each individual project. the projects should adhere to the 'do no significant harm' principle and to the 'polluter pays' principle.


### (64) in principle , the governmental services should be provided free of charge to users of the governmental services. if , after analysis , the commission concludes that there is a shortage of capacities , it should be permitted to develop a pricing policy as part of those detailed rules on the service provision in order to avoid a distortion of the market. the commission should be conferred with implementing powers to adopt such pricing policy. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011. ### (64) the governmental services should , as a general rule , be provided free of charge to users of the governmental services. however , capacity for those services is limited. if , after analysis , the commission concludes that there is a shortage of capacities , it should be permitted , if duly justified , to develop a pricing policy as part of those detailed rules on the service provision in order to match supply and demand of services and avoid a distortion of the market. the commission should be conferred with implementing powers to adopt such pricing policy. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011.


### ensure the long-term availability of worldwide uninterrupted access to secure and cost-effective satellite communication services to governmental users in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 3 of article 7 , which supports protection of critical infrastructures , surveillance , external actions , crisis management and applications that are critical for the economy , environment , security and defence , thereby increasing the resilience of member states; ### ensure the long-term availability of worldwide uninterrupted access to secure and cost-effective satellite communication services to governmental users in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 3 of article 7 , which supports protection of critical infrastructures , surveillance , external actions , crisis management and applications that are critical for the economy , climate and environment , security and defence , thereby increasing the resilience of member states;


### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , the commission may , in duly justified cases and on an exceptional basis , determine , by means of implementing acts , a pricing policy. ### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , the commission may , where strictly necessary to match supply and demand of governmental services basis , and only in duly justified cases , determine , by means of implementing acts , a pricing policy.


### by [date 3 years after the entry into force] , and every four years thereafter , the commission shall evaluate the implementation of the programme. it shall assess: ### by [date 2 years after the entry into force] , and every two years thereafter , the commission shall evaluate the implementation of the programme. it shall assess:


### if appropriate , the evaluation shall be accompanied by an appropriate proposal. ### if appropriate , the evaluation shall be accompanied by an adequate proposal.


### c. whereas the application is based on the intervention criteria of article 4(2) , point (b) , of the egf regulation; ### c. whereas the application is based on the intervention criteria of article 4(2) , point (b) , of the egf regulation , which requires the cessation of activity of at least 200 displaced workers over a reference period of six months in enterprises operating in the same economic sector defined at nace revision 2 division and located in one region or two contiguous regions defined at nuts 2 level in a member state;


### d. whereas on 28 may 2020 , nissan announced the closure of its plant in barcelona , resulting in more than 2 500 direct redundancies and the loss of 8 000 jobs among its suppliers; ### d. whereas on 28 may 2020 , nissan announced the closure of its plant in barcelona , resulting in more than 2 500 direct redundancies and the loss of 8 000 jobs among its suppliers; whereas the number of workers displaced by collective redundancy procedure between january and june 2021 in catalonia (7 993 people) , already exceeds the number of displaced workers in 2020 (7 936 people);


### 5. points out that 34 ,9 % of the targeted beneficiaries are above the age of 54 , 44 ,4 % are women and 50 ,4 % have a lower secondary education or less; ### 5. points out that 34 ,9 % of the targeted beneficiaries are above the age of 54 , 44 ,4 % are women and 50 ,4 % have a lower secondary education or less; is of the opinion that the age profile and level of education of targeted beneficiaries poses specific challenges for reemployment and therefore stresses the importance of ensuring the specificities of age , level of education and their combination are duly taken into account when implementing the package of personalised services;


### (3) the union is committed to mitigating the economic impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union and to show solidarity with all member states , especially the most affected ones in such exceptional circumstances. ### (3) the union is committed to mitigating the economic social and territorial impacts of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union and to show solidarity with all member states , and regions and sectors especially the most affected ones in such exceptional circumstances.


### (4) a brexit adjustment reserve (the ‘reserve’) should be established to provide support to counter adverse consequences in member states , regions and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union , and thus to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social and territorial cohesion. it should cover in whole or in part the additional public expenditure incurred by member states for measures specifically taken to mitigate those consequences. ### (4) a brexit adjustment reserve (the ‘reserve’) should be established to provide support to counter adverse consequences in member states , regions and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union , and thus to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social and territorial cohesion. it should cover in whole or in part the additional public expenditure incurred by member states and regions for measures specifically taken to mitigate those consequences.


### (5) for the purposes of contributing to economic , social and territorial cohesion , it is appropriate that member states , when designing support measures , focus in particular on the regions , areas and local communities , including those dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters , that are likely to be most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the united kingdom. member states may have to take specific measures notably to support businesses and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal. it is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective. ### (5) for the purposes of contributing to economic , social and territorial cohesion , it is appropriate that member states , when designing support measures , focus in particular on the most affected regions , and on areas and local communities , including those dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters , that are the most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the united kingdom. member states may have to take specific measures notably to support organisations , businesses and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal. it is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective.


### (6) at the same time , it is important to clearly specify any exclusions from support provided by the reserve. the reserve should exclude from support the value added tax as it constitutes a member state revenue , which offsets the related cost for the member state budget. in order to concentrate the use of limited resources in the most efficient way , technical assistance used by the bodies responsible for the implementation of the reserve should not be eligible for support from the reserve. in line with the general approach for cohesion policy , expenditure linked to relocations or contrary to any applicable union or national law should not be supported. ### (6) at the same time , it is important to clearly specify any exclusions from support provided by the reserve. the reserve should exclude from support the value added tax as it constitutes a member state revenue , which offsets the related cost for the member state budget. in order to concentrate the use of limited resources in the most efficient way , technical assistance used by the bodies responsible for the implementation of the reserve should not be eligible for support from the reserve. in line with the general approach for cohesion policy , expenditure linked to relocations or contrary to any applicable union or national law should not be supported. finally , as the financial sector is excluded from the eu-uk agreement and because positive spill-over effects are already visible within the union , this sector should be excluded from any calculation.


### (7) in order to take into account the immediate impact of the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on the member states and their economies and the need to adopt mitigating measures , as appropriate , prior to the expiry of the transition period , the eligibility period for implementing such measures should start as from 1 july 2020 and be concentrated over a limited period of 30 months. ### (7) in order to take into account the immediate impact of the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on the member states and their economies and the need to adopt mitigating measures , as appropriate , prior to the expiry of the transition period , the eligibility period for implementing such measures should start as from 1 february 2020 and be concentrated over a limited period of 35 months.


### (8) it is necessary to specify that the budget allocated to the reserve should be implemented by the commission under shared management with member states within the meaning of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 of the european parliament and of the council12 (the ‘financial regulation’). it is therefore appropriate to determine the principles and specific obligations that the member states should respect , in particular the principles of sound financial management , transparency and non-discrimination and the absence of conflict of interest. ### (8) it is necessary to specify that the budget allocated to the reserve should be implemented by the commission under shared management with member states and regional authorities within the meaning of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 of the european parliament and of the council12 (the ‘financial regulation’). it is therefore appropriate to determine the principles and specific obligations that the member states , regions and local authorities should respect , in particular the principles of sound financial management , transparency and non-discrimination and the absence of conflict of interest.


### (11) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources and to ensure sufficient financial means to swiftly implement measures under the reserve , a substantial amount thereof should be disbursed in 2021 as pre-financing. the distribution method should take into account the importance of trade with the united kingdom and the importance of fisheries in the united kingdom exclusive economic zone , based on reliable and official statistics. given the unique nature of the event that the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union constitutes and the uncertainty that has surrounded key aspects of the relationship between the united kingdom and the union after the expiry of the transition period , it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate measures member states will have to take rapidly to counter the effects of the withdrawal. it is therefore necessary to grant member states flexibility and in particular to allow the commission to adopt the financing decision providing the pre-financing without the obligation pursuant to article 110(2) of the financial regulation to provide a description of the concrete actions to be financed. ### (11) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources and to ensure sufficient financial means to swiftly implement measures under the reserve , a substantial amount thereof should be disbursed in 2021 as pre-financing. the distribution method should take into account the importance of trade with the united kingdom and the importance of fisheries in the united kingdom exclusive economic zone , based on the latest reliable and official statistics. given the unique nature of the event that the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union constitutes and the uncertainty that has surrounded key aspects of the relationship between the united kingdom and the union after the expiry of the transition period , it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate measures member states will have to take rapidly to counter the effects of the withdrawal. it is therefore necessary to grant member states flexibility and in particular to allow the commission to adopt the financing decision providing the pre-financing without the obligation pursuant to article 110(2) of the financial regulation to provide a description of the concrete actions to be financed.


### (1) ‘reference period’ means the reference period referred to in article 63(5) , point (a) , of the financial regulation , which shall be from 1 july 2020 to 31 december 2022; ### (1) ‘reference period’ means the reference period referred to in article 63(5) , point (a) , of the financial regulation , which shall be from 1 february 2020 to 31 december 2022;


### (2) ‘applicable law‘ means union law and the national law relating to its application; ### (2) ‘applicable law‘ means union law , the national law and the regional law relating to its application;


### the reserve shall provide support to counter the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in member states , regions and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by that withdrawal , and to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social and territorial cohesion. ### the reserve shall provide support to counter the adverse economic , social , territorial and environmental consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in member states , regions and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by that withdrawal , and to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social and territorial cohesion. the reserve shall however be in line with the european green deal and the digital agenda. the reserve shall not support measures that are not aligned with the ‘do no significant harm’ (dnsh) principle as provided for in the[taxonomy] regulation.


### 2. the maximum resources for the reserve shall be eur 5 370 994 000 in current prices. ### 2. the maximum resources for the reserve shall be eur 5 000 000 000 in 2018 prices (5 xxx xxx xxx in current prices).


### a pre-financing amount of eur 4 244 832 000 shall be made available in 2021 in accordance with article 8; ### a pre-financing amount of eur 3 000 000 000 in 2018 prices (eur 3 xxx xxx xxx in current prices) shall be made available in 2021 in accordance with article 8;


### additional amounts of eur 1 126 162 000 shall be made available in 2024 in accordance with article 11. ### additional amounts of eur 1 000 000 000 in 2018 prices (1 xxx xxx xxx in current prices) shall be made available in 2024 in accordance with article 11.


### the amounts referred to in point (a) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be considered pre-financing within the meaning of article 115(2) , point (b)(i) , of the financial regulation. ### the amounts referred to in point (a) and (aa) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall be considered pre-financing within the meaning of article 115(2) , point (b)(i) , of the financial regulation.


### 1. the financial contribution from the reserve shall only support the public expenditure directly linked to measures specifically taken by member states to contribute to the objectives referred to in article 3 , and may cover , in particular the following: ### 1. the financial contribution from the reserve shall only support the public expenditure directly linked to measures specifically taken by member states and regional authorities to contribute to the objectives referred to in article 3 , shall be aligned with the european green deal and the digital agenda , and shall respect the ‘do no significant harm’ (dnsh) principle as provided for in the [taxonomy]regulation. it may cover , in particular the following:


### measures to assist businesses and local communities adversely affected by the withdrawal; ### measures to support and assist organisations , in particular small and medium-sized entreprises , and local communities adversely affected by the withdrawal , particularly in the most affected regions;


### measures to support the most affected economic sectors; ### measures to support the most affected economic sectors , except the financial and banking sector;


### measures to support businesses and local communities dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters; ### measures to support businesses and local communities dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters , firstly those which cannot compensate those impacts by having activities or related activities in different waters. measures excluded in the european maritime , fisheries and aquaculture fund shall be excluded from the reserve;


### measures to support employment , including through short-time work schemes , re-skilling and training in affected sectors; ### measures to support employment , and inclusion , including re-skilling and training in affected sectors;


### measures for communication , information and awareness-raising of citizens and businesses about changes stemming from the withdrawal to their rights and obligations. ### measures for communication , information , legal information and awareness-raising of citizens and businesses about changes stemming from the withdrawal to their rights and obligations.


### 2. expenditure shall be eligible if it is incurred and paid during the reference period for measures carried out in the member state concerned or for the benefit of the member state concerned. ### 2. expenditure shall be eligible if it is incurred and paid during the reference period for measures carried out in the member state and regions concerned or for the benefit of the member state or region concerned.


### 3. when designing support measures , member states shall take into account the varied impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on different regions and local communities and focus support from the reserve on those most affected , as appropriate. ### 3. when designing support measures , member states shall take into account the varied impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on different regions and local communities and focus support from the reserve on those most affected , as appropriate. member states shall dedicate at least 80% of their envelope to their most affected regions if they have any.


### the member state may reduce the time limit set out in the first subparagraph to three years in cases concerning the maintenance of investments or jobs created by small and medium-sized enterprises. ### the member state may reduce the time limit set out in the first subparagraph to five years in cases concerning the maintenance of investments or jobs created by small and medium-sized enterprises.


### 1. the allocation criteria for pre-financing to be paid by the commission to member states are set out in annex i. ### 1. the allocation criteria for pre-financing to be paid by the commission to member states and regions are set out in annex i.


### 2. subject to receipt of the information required under article 13(1) , point (d) , of this regulation the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , set out the breakdown of the resources referred to in article 4(3)(a) of this regulation per member state. that implementing act shall constitute a financing decision within the meaning of article 110(1) of the financial regulation and the legal commitment within the meaning of that regulation. by way of derogation from article 110(2) of the financial regulation , that financing decision shall not include a description of the actions to be financed. ### 2. subject to receipt of the information required under article 13(1) , point (d) , of this regulation the commission shall , by means of a delegated act , set out the breakdown of the resources referred to in article 4(3)(a) of this regulation per member state. that implementing act shall constitute a financing decision within the meaning of article 110(1) of the financial regulation and the legal commitment within the meaning of that regulation. by way of derogation from article 110(2) of the financial regulation , that financing decision shall not include a description of the actions to be financed.


### 3. the commission shall pay the pre-financing within 60 days of the date of the adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 2. it shall be cleared in accordance with article 11. ### 3. the commission shall pay the pre-financing within 30 days of the date of the adoption of the delegated act referred to in paragraph 2. it shall be cleared in accordance with article 11.


### 1. the member states shall submit an application to the commission for a financial contribution from the reserve by 30 september 2023. the commission shall assess this application and establish whether additional amounts are due to member states or any amounts should be recovered from the member states in accordance with article 11. ### 1. the member states and regional authorities shall submit an application to the commission for a financial contribution from the reserve by 30 september 2023. the commission shall assess this application and establish whether additional amounts are due to member states and regions or any amounts should be recovered from the member states and regions in accordance with article 11.


### 2. where a member state does not submit an application for a financial contribution from the reserve by 30 september 2023 , the commission shall recover the total amount paid as pre-financing to that member state. ### 2. where a member state or a regional authority does not submit an application for a financial contribution from the reserve by 30 september 2023 , the commission shall recover the total amount paid as pre-financing to that member state or regional authority.


### 1. the application shall be based on the template set out in annex ii. the application shall include information on the total public expenditure incurred and paid by member states and the values of output indicators for the measures supported. it shall be accompanied by the documents referred to in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 of article 63 of the financial regulation and by an implementation report. ### 1. the application shall be based on the template set out in annex ii. the application shall include information on the total public expenditure incurred and paid by member states or by the regional authority and the values of output indicators for the measures supported. it shall be accompanied by the documents referred to in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 of article 63 of the financial regulation and by an implementation report.


### a description of the impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in economic and social terms including an identification of the regions , areas and sectors most affected; ### a description of the impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in economic social territorial and environmental terms including an identification of the regions , areas and sectors most affected;


### 2. based on the assessment , the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , establish the following: ### 2. based on the assessment , the commission shall , by means of a delegated act , establish the following:


### whether additional amounts are due to the member state , in line with paragraph 3 , or whether amounts need to be recovered pursuant to paragraph 5. ### whether additional amounts are due to the member state or the regional authority , in line with paragraph 3 , or whether amounts need to be recovered pursuant to paragraph 5.


### 3. where the accepted amount exceeds both the amount of pre-financing and 0.06% of the nominal gni of 2021 of the member state concerned , an additional amount shall be due to that member state from the allocation referred to in article 4(3) , point (b) , and any amounts carried over pursuant to article 8(4). ### 3. where the accepted amount exceeds the amount of pre-financing , an additional amount shall be due to that member state or the region from the allocation referred to in article 4(3) , point (b) , and any amounts carried over pursuant to article 8(4).


### where the sum of the additional amounts for all member states calculated pursuant to the first subparagraph of this paragraph exceeds the resources available according to article 4(3) , point (b) , the contributions from the reserve shall be reduced proportionately. ### where the sum of the additional amounts for all member states and regions calculated pursuant to the first subparagraph of this paragraph exceeds the resources available according to article 4(3) , point (b) , the contributions from the reserve shall be reduced proportionately.


### 5. the commission shall clear the respective pre-financing and pay any additional amount due within 60 days of adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 2. ### 5. the commission shall clear the respective pre-financing and pay any additional amount due within 30 days of adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 2.


### 7. the commission shall , by means of an implementing act , set out the additional amounts due pursuant to the second sentence of paragraph 6 of this article. that implementing act shall constitute a financing decision within the meaning of article 110(1) of the financial regulation and the legal commitment within the meaning of that regulation. the commission shall pay any additional amount due within 60 days of adoption of that act. ### 7. the commission shall , by means of a delegated act , set out the additional amounts due pursuant to the second sentence of paragraph 6 of this article. that implementing act shall constitute a financing decision within the meaning of article 110(1) of the financial regulation and the legal commitment within the meaning of that regulation. the commission shall pay any additional amount due within 60 days of adoption of that act.


### 8. prior to the adoption of the implementing acts referred to in paragraphs 2 and 7 , the commission shall inform the member state of its assessment and invite the member state to submit its observations within two months. ### 8. prior to the adoption of the delegated acts referred to in paragraphs 2 and 7 , the commission shall inform the member state of its assessment and invite the member state to submit its observations within two months.


### 1. when executing tasks relating to the implementation of the reserve , member states shall take all the necessary measures , including legislative , regulatory and administrative measures , to protect the financial interests of the union , namely by: ### 1. when executing tasks relating to the implementation of the reserve , member states and regions shall take all the necessary measures , including legislative , regulatory and administrative measures , to protect the financial interests of the union , namely by:


### member states shall be responsible for informing and publicising to union citizens the role , the results and impact of the union contribution from the reserve through information and communication actions. ### member states and regions shall be responsible for informing and publicising to union citizens the role , the results and impact of the union contribution from the reserve through information and communication actions.


### allocation method for the pre-financing of the brexit adjustment reserve ### allocation method for the financing of the brexit adjustment reserve


### the pre-financing of the brexit adjustment reserve shall be distributed between the member states according to the following methodology: ### the financing of the brexit adjustment reserve shall be distributed between the member states and regions according to the following methodology:


### 1. each member state’s share from pre-financing of the brexit adjustment reserve is determined as the sum of a factor linked to the fish caught in the waters that belong to the uk exclusive economic zone (eez) and a factor linked to trade with the uk. ### 1. each member state’s share from financing of the brexit adjustment reserve is determined as the sum of a factor linked to the fish caught in the waters that belong to the uk exclusive economic zone (eez) and a factor linked to trade with the uk.


### 2. the factor linked to fish caught in the uk eez is used to allocate eur 600 million. the factor linked to trade is used to allocate eur 3 400 million. both amounts are expressed in 2018 prices. ### 2. the factor linked to fish caught in the uk eez is used to allocate eur 1 billion. the factor linked to trade is used to allocate eur 4 billion. both amounts are expressed in 2018 prices.


### a) share of each member state of the total value of the fish caught in the uk eez; ### a) share of each region (nuts 3) of the total value of the fish caught in the uk eez;


### b) these shares are increased for member states with fisheries that have an above average dependency on the fish caughts in the uk eez and decreased for the ones that have a below average dependency as following: ### b) these shares are increased for regions (nuts 3) with fisheries that have an above average dependency on the fish caughts in the uk eez and decreased for the ones that have a below average dependency as following:


### for each member state , the value of fish caught in uk eez as a percentage of the total value of fish caught by that member state is expressed as an index of the eu average (index of dependency); ### for each region (nuts3) , the value of fish caught in uk eez as a percentage of the total value of fish caught by that region is expressed as an index of the eu average (index of dependency);


### (ii) the initial share of the value of fish caught in the uk eez is adjusted by multiplying it with the member state’s index of dependency; ### (ii) the initial share of the value of fish caught in the uk eez is adjusted by multiplying it with the region's index of dependency;


### (iii) these adjusted shares are rescaled to ensure that the sum of all member states’ shares equals 100%. ### (iii) these adjusted shares are rescaled to ensure that the sum of regions’ shares equals 100%.


### 4. the factor linked to trade is obtained by applying the following steps: ### 4. the factor linked to trade , excluding financial and banking sectors , is obtained by applying the following steps:


### a) each member state’s trade with the uk is expressed as share of the eu trade with the uk (trade is the sum of the imports and the exports of good and services); ### a) each member state’s trade with the uk is expressed as share of the eu trade with the uk (trade is the sum of the imports and the exports of good and services , excluding financial and banking sector);


### g) if this calculation leads to an allocation exceeding 0.35% of a member state’s gni (measured in euro) , that member state’s allocation is capped at the level of 0.35% of its gni. the resources deducted due to this capping are redistributed to the other member states , proportionally to their non-capped shares; ### deleted


### h) if the calculation referred to in point g) results in an aid intensity of more than eur 190/inhabitant , that member state’s allocation is capped at the level corresponding to an aid intensity of eur 190/inhabitant. the resources deducted due to this capping are distributed to the member states not capped under points g) or h) , proportionally to their shares as calculated in point g). ### deleted


### 5. for the purposes of calculating the distribution of the pre-financing of the brexit adjustment reserve: ### 5. for the purposes of calculating the distribution of the financing of the brexit adjustment reserve:


### a) for the value of the fish caught in uk eez the reference period shall be 2015-2018; ### a) for the value of the fish caught in uk eez the reference period shall be 2015-2019;


### b) for the value of the fish caught in the uk eez as a share of total value of fish caught by a member state , the reference period shall be 2015-2018; ### b) for the value of the fish caught in the uk eez as a share of total value of fish caught by a member state , the reference period shall be 2015-2019;


### c) for trade the reference period shall be 2017-2019; ### c) for trade the reference period shall be 2015-2019;


### d) for gni the refence period shall be 2017-2019; ### d) for gni the refence period shall be 2015-2019;


### e) for gni/capita (in purchasing power parities) the reference period shall be 2016-2018; ### e) for gni/capita (in purchasing power parities) the reference period shall be 2016-2019;


### f) for gdp and for total population of the member states the reference period shall be 2017-2019. ### f) for gdp and for total population of the member states the reference period shall be 2016-2019.


### 11. reiterates that assistance from the egf must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies , by virtue of national law or collective agreements; ### 11. reiterates that assistance from the egf must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies , by virtue of national law or collective agreements , or any allowances or rights of the recipients of the egf allocation to ensure full additionality of the allocation;


### 5. points out that most of the workers made redundant are in the second half of their professional career , have a low level of formal qualification , and often a poor command of german language; further underlines that most of the beneficiaries are men with a migrant background and that a successful re-integration in the labour market should comprise the inclusion of their families and especially their wives and children , as they often have a much better knowledge of german than the employees , as also considered by the application; ### 5. points out that most of the workers made redundant are in the second half of their professional career have a low level of formal qualification and often a poor command of german language; further underlines that a high number of the beneficiaries are men with a migrant background and that a successful re-integration in the labour market could comprise the status of other members of their households , who often have a much better knowledge of german than the former employees , as also considered by the application;


### 6. highlights and welcomes that some peer groups will focus on a common background of participants , such as a migratory background , or older participants; ### 6. highlights and welcomes the organisation of peer groups taking into account the personal situations of the former employees affected;


### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic. from the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the centre’s role in the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened. ### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic. from the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the centre’s mandate and capacities within the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened and extended.


### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should be tasked to communicate to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. ### (7) access to timely and complete data is a precondition for the centre to conduct rapid risk assessments , including epidemiological modelling and forecasting. to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should communicate to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections. member states should provide available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission within agreed timeframes , notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health and provide information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity. to avoid duplication of efforts and diverging recommendations , standardised definitions and fluid information exchange should take place between the centre , the who and national agencies.


### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should be tasked to communicate to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. ### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states have to be tasked to communicate , in a timely manner , to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases and their impact on non-communicable diseases including mental health , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. member states should be encouraged to develop the capacities to collect the data in the standard and time required by the centre.


### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular identify emerging health threats , monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor , inspect and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention , treatment and containment of the spread of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess , based on set indicators , the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , the who and public health experts , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. the centre should provide guidelines and monitor the implementation of the framework by member states.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing independent scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should ensure the one health approach and broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health and environment issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with the who , union and national agencies , competent bodies and other organisations operating in the field of data collection.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems , including by providing training and sharing of best practices. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and secure data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.


### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases. the centre should therefore ensure capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof. ### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases and collect field data. the centre should therefore ensure capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof.


### 2. the centre shall , within its financial capacity and mandate , perform the following tasks: ### 2. the centre shall , within its mandate , perform the following tasks:


### monitor health systems’ capacity relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues; ### monitor and inspect health systems’ capacity relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues;


### 3. the centre , the commission , the relevant union bodies or eu agencies and the member states shall cooperate to promote effective coherence between their respective activities.; ### 3. the centre , the commission and the relevant union bodies or eu agencies shall cooperate to promote effective coherence between their respective activities;


### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary. ### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases in collaboration with competent bodies of the member states or on its own initiative through the dedicated networks and field missions , provide recommendations and provide support in coordinating the response at union and national levels , as well as at regional and local level , if necessary.


### in the case of other outbreaks of illnesses of unknown origin that may spread within or to the union , the centre shall act on its own initiative until the source of the outbreak is known. in the case of an outbreak that clearly is not caused by a communicable disease , the centre shall act only in cooperation with the competent body upon request from that body. ### in the case of other outbreaks of illnesses of unknown origin that may spread within or to the union , the centre shall act on its own initiative until the source of the outbreak is known. in the case of an outbreak that clearly is not caused by a communicable disease , the centre shall act in cooperation with the competent bodies upon their request and provide a risk assessment.


### in pursuing its mission , the centre shall take full account of the responsibilities of the member states , the commission and other union bodies or agencies , and of the responsibilities of international organisations active within the field of public health , in order to ensure comprehensiveness , coherence and complementarity of action. ### in pursuing its mission , the centre shall take full account of the responsibilities of the member states , the commission and other union bodies or agencies , and of the responsibilities of international organisations active within the field of public health , in order to ensure coordination , comprehensiveness , coherence , consistency and complementarity of action.


### the centre shall , within its financial capacity and mandate , perform the following tasks: ### the centre shall , within its mandate , perform the following tasks:


### provide analyses , scientific advice , opinions and support for actions by the union and member states on cross-border health threats , including risk assessments , analysis of epidemiological information , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecast , recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats and other special health issues , contribution to defining research priorities , and scientific and technical assistance including training and other activities within its mandate; ### provide analyses , scientific advice , opinions and support for actions by the union and member states on cross-border health threats , including risk assessments , analysis of epidemiological information , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecast , recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats and other special health issues , assessment of the impact of communicable diseases on healthcare systems and care delivery , contribution to defining research priorities , and scientific and technical assistance including training and other activities within its mandate;


### coordinate the european networking of bodies operating in the fields within the centre’s mission , including networks arising from public health activities supported by the commission and operating the dedicated networks; ### coordinate the european networking of bodies , organisations and experts operating in the fields within the centre’s mission , including networks arising from public health activities supported by the commission and operating the dedicated networks , while ensuring full compliance with the rules on transparency and conflicts of interest;


### provide , upon request of the commission or the hsc , or its own initiative , guidelines for treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant societies; ### provide , upon request of the commission , member states or the health security committee (‘hsc’) , or its own initiative , guidelines for treatment protocols and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant societies , and continually review and update guidelines as new scientific data becomes available;


### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’) , evidence-based communication messages to the public on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures. ### provide , upon request of the commission , the health security committee (‘hsc’) , or on its own initiative , evidence-based communication messages to the public in all languages of the union on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures.


### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’) , evidence-based communication messages to the public on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures. ### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’) and in a timely manner , evidence-based communication messages , easily accessible to the public on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures.


### communicate to the centre in a timely manner and according to agreed case definitions , indicators , standards , protocols and procedures data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues undertaken in accordance with article 13 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , and available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , including on preparedness , and health systems capacities to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases; ### communicate to the centre within agreed timeframes and according to agreed case definitions , indicators , standards , protocols and procedures data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues undertaken in accordance with article 13 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , and available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , including on preparedness , and health systems capacities to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases;


### identify , within the scope of the mission of the centre , recognised competent bodies and public health experts who could be made available to assist in union responses to health threats , such as by undertaking missions to member states to provide expert advice and field investigations in the event of disease clusters or outbreaks.; ### identify , within the scope of the mission of the centre , recognised competent bodies and public health experts and organisations who could be made available to assist in union responses to health threats , such as by undertaking missions to member states to provide expert advice and field investigations in the event of disease clusters or outbreaks.;


### 1. the centre shall support the networking activities of the competent bodies recognised by the member states through the provision of coordination and technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states and through the operation of the dedicated networks. ### 1. the centre shall support and further develop the networking activities of the competent bodies recognised by the member states through the provision of coordination and technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states and through the operation of the dedicated networks , making use of the latest digital technologies.


### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; ### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate and proven necessary and proportionate following a data protection impact assessment (dpia) , in line with european data protection board guidelines , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; the digital platforms and applications shall be implemented with privacy-enhancing technologies taking into account the state of the art;


### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; ### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; the digital platforms and applications shall be implemented with privacy-enhancing technologies taking into account the state of the art;


### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; ### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu digital space infrastructures and services;


### provide quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating epidemiological surveillance activities (including setting surveillance standards and monitoring data completeness) of the dedicated surveillance networks to ensure optimal operation; ### adopt specific measures for minimising risks that may emerge from the transfer of bias or incomplete data from multiple sources , as well as establish procedures for data quality review to provide quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating epidemiological surveillance activities (including setting surveillance standards and monitoring data completeness) of the dedicated surveillance networks to ensure optimal operation;


### provide quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating epidemiological surveillance activities (including setting surveillance standards and monitoring data completeness) of the dedicated surveillance networks to ensure optimal operation; ### provide quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating epidemiological surveillance activities (including setting surveillance standards and monitoring data completeness and assessment indicators) of the dedicated surveillance networks to ensure optimal operation;


### communicate the results of the analysis of data to the commission and member states; ### communicate the results of the analysis of data to the commission and member states and propose communications to inform the public;


### communicate the results of the analysis of data to the commission and member states; ### communicate the results of the analysis of data to the commission and member states , as well as to the public , where appropriate;


### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes and with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the european health data space , as regulated by union legislation , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors. ### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes after having conducted a data protection impact assessment and having mitigated any risks to the rights and freedoms of the data subjects , and with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the european health data space , as regulated by union legislation , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors.


### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes and with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the european health data space , as regulated by union legislation , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors. ### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , policy making and regulatory purposes , in compliance with points (h) and (i) of article 9(2) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors.


### monitor and assess health systems’ capacity for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety; ### monitor and assess health systems’ capacity for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety and the resilience of the national health systems in case of major health threats outbreaks ;


### contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , hospitalisation and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender and disability; ### contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , hospitalisation and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender , disability and patients’ comorbidities;


### contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , hospitalisation and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender and disability; ### assess the burden of communicable diseases on national health services , care delivery and the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , hospitalisation and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender and disability;


### 6. the centre shall ensure the operation of the network of eu reference laboratories referred to in article 15 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , for the diagnosis , detection , identification and characterisation of infectious agents that may present a threat to public health. ### 6. the centre shall ensure and coordinate the operation of the network of eu reference laboratories referred to in article 15 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , for the diagnosis , detection , identification , genetic sequencing and characterisation of infectious agents that may present a threat to public health.


### the centre shall ensure the operation of the network of member state services supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction to allow for continuous and rapid access to sero-epidemiological data via sero-epidemiological surveys within the population , including assessment of donor population exposure and immunity. ### the centre shall ensure the operation of the network of member state services supporting transfusion and transplantation to allow for continuous and rapid access to sero-epidemiological data via sero-epidemiological surveys within the population , including assessment of donor population exposure and immunity.


### the centre shall ensure the operation of the network of member state services supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction to allow for continuous and rapid access to sero-epidemiological data via sero-epidemiological surveys within the population , including assessment of donor population exposure and immunity. ### the centre shall ensure the operation and coordination of the network of member state services supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction to allow for continuous and rapid access to sero-epidemiological data via sero-epidemiological surveys within the population , including assessment of donor population exposure and immunity. member states shall ensure the means and digital infrastructure in order to be able to provide the required data in a timely matter.


### 9. the centre shall cooperate with the competent bodies recognised by the member states , particularly on preparatory work for scientific opinions , scientific and technical assistance , the collection of comparable data based on common formats that allows for ease of aggregation , and the identification of emerging health threats. ### 9. the centre shall cooperate with the competent bodies recognised by the member states , particularly on preparatory work for scientific opinions , scientific and technical assistance , the collection of comparable data based on agreed common formats that allows for ease of aggregation , and the identification of emerging health threats.


### 2. the centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues , including vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### 2. the centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues , including vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health promotion , health literacy and behaviour change.