### 5. calls for sufficient funding and staffing for eu agencies in particular for acer and the new space programme agency; ### 5. calls for sufficient funding and staffing for eu agencies in particular for the new space programme agency and acer which has been underfunded and understaffed for many years risking to jeopardise its functioning and ability to perform its tasks on monitoring and market transparency as well as the additional tasks conferred to it through recent legislation including the clean energy package;


### 6. reaffirms the importance and potential of the eu4health programme , which under the new multiannual financial framework (mff) became the largest health programme to ever be funded by the eu budget; expects that synergies will be strengthened between all eu programmes that provide additional investments in the health sector like the esf+ , the erdf , horizon europe and digital europe; ### 6. reaffirms the importance and potential of the eu4health programme , which under the new multiannual financial framework (mff) became the largest health programme to ever be funded by the eu budget; expects that synergies will be strengthened between all eu programmes that provide additional investments in the health sector like the esf+ , the erdf , horizon europe and digital europe; points out that the union , which has competence to take supportive action , must work towards improving coordination and cooperation between member states , and cooperation between the public and private sectors , with a view to greater effectiveness and enhanced security for citizens in times of crisis; stresses that the eu must restore its health sovereignty by securing supplies of both medicines and medical devices; welcomes the setting up of the commission-parliament contact group on vaccines , which will help develop a vaccine strategy and foster access to safe and effective vaccines for all citizens;


### 6. reaffirms the importance and potential of the eu4health programme , which under the new multiannual financial framework (mff) became the largest health programme to ever be funded by the eu budget; expects that synergies will be strengthened between all eu programmes that provide additional investments in the health sector like the esf+ , the erdf , horizon europe and digital europe; ### 6. reaffirms the crucial importance and potential of the eu4health programme , in particular in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic , which under the new multiannual financial framework (mff) became the largest health programme to ever be funded by the eu budget; expects that synergies will be strengthened between all eu programmes that provide additional investments in the health sector like the esf+ , the erdf , horizon europe and digital europe;


### 6. expects to see a substantial increase in esc funding for volunteering; emphasises the importance of capping in-country activities at 20 % and strengthening capacity-building in the humanitarian strand; ### 6. expects to see a substantial increase in esc funding for volunteering; emphasises the importance of capping in-country activities at 20 % and strengthening capacity-building in the humanitarian strand; welcomes the solution adopted with an increased age limit of 35 years for esc volunteers in the humanitarian strand , in particular the possibility of engaging experts and coaches without age limit , for training and the optimisation of the learning benefits for younger volunteers through enhanced capacity-building;


### meeting the challenge of digital and green transitions ### meeting the challenge of the european green deal and the digital transition


### 7. stresses the urgency , heightened by the covid-19 crisis , to close the digital divide and ramp up europe’s digital transformation; points out to the importance of synergies between eu programmes to create successful conditions to accelerate the market uptake of breakthrough technologies and innovations; considers that the digital europe programme is essential in improving europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy and achieving technological sovereignty; expects that this programme will boost investments in eu high-performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as the promotion of advanced digital skills across the economy and society; ### 7. stresses the urgency , heightened by the covid-19 crisis , to close the digital divide , both with regard to the most vulnerable populations and the elderly and ramp up europe’s digital transformation; while taking into account the impact of digitalisation on labour market policy , expects digitalisation to lead to economic participation and jobs across all regions; points out to the importance of synergies between eu programmes to create successful conditions to accelerate the market uptake of breakthrough technologies and innovations; considers that the digital europe programme is essential in improving europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy and achieving technological sovereignty; expects that this programme will boost investments in eu high-performance computing , an ethical artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as the promotion of advanced digital skills across the economy , public administration and society;


### 7. stresses the urgency , heightened by the covid-19 crisis , to close the digital divide and ramp up europe’s digital transformation; points out to the importance of synergies between eu programmes to create successful conditions to accelerate the market uptake of breakthrough technologies and innovations; considers that the digital europe programme is essential in improving europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy and achieving technological sovereignty; expects that this programme will boost investments in eu high-performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as the promotion of advanced digital skills across the economy and society; ### 7. stresses the urgency , heightened by the covid-19 crisis , to close the digital divide by fostering inclusive learning and ramp up europe’s digital transformation; points out that inclusion is one of the guiding principles of the digital education action plan (2021-2027); points out to the importance of synergies between eu programmes to create successful conditions to accelerate the market uptake of breakthrough technologies and innovations; considers that the digital europe programme is essential in improving europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy and achieving technological sovereignty; expects that this programme will boost investments in eu high-performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as the promotion of advanced digital skills across the economy and society;


### 7. stresses the urgency , heightened by the covid-19 crisis , to close the digital divide and ramp up europe’s digital transformation; points out to the importance of synergies between eu programmes to create successful conditions to accelerate the market uptake of breakthrough technologies and innovations; considers that the digital europe programme is essential in improving europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy and achieving technological sovereignty; expects that this programme will boost investments in eu high-performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as the promotion of advanced digital skills across the economy and society; ### 7. stresses the urgency , heightened by the covid-19 crisis , to close the digital divide and ramp up europe’s digital transformation; points out to the importance of synergies between eu programmes to create successful conditions to accelerate the market uptake of breakthrough technologies and innovations; stresses the necessity to use all possible eu programmes to make europe fit for the digital age and enable the european economy and public sector to be on the forefront of digital innovation; considers that the digital europe programme is essential in improving europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy and achieving technological sovereignty; expects that this programme will boost investments in eu high-performance computing , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , as well as the promotion of advanced digital skills across the economy and society;


### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes; ### deleted


### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes; ### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal , boosting the member state's economic and social recovery from the coronavirus crisis by turning green challenges into investments and structural reforms opportunities and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind through the recovery funds but as well through just transition mechanism , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes;


### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes; ### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that investing in energy efficiency , circular economy and a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure for sustainable mobility or renewable energy are key components of restoring competitiveness , facilitating sustainable economic performance and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes;


### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes; ### 8. stresses the central role of the eu budget in ensuring the success of the european green deal and the fair transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy; stresses in particular the need to ensure that adequate resources underpin the new growth strategy , in order to enable the union to deliver on its commitments whilst ensuring no one is left behind , and intends to monitor closely the implementation of the strategy in the budget 2022; underlines , in this context , that a modern and resilient eu’s infrastructure , in particular transport and digital infrastructure , is a key component of restoring competitiveness and building up eu’s strategic autonomy; recognises , therefore , the added value of the connecting europe facility (cef) and eu space programmes; underlines in this context the importance of 5g network expansion all over europe;


### providing better prospects for the young generation and addressing demographic challenges ### providing better prospects for the young generation and addressing demographic challenges and gender inequalities


### 9. underlines that , as was the case in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis , young people are once again particularly hit by the fallout of the covid-19 crisis; highlights , therefore , that all funding possibilities should be fully explored to successfully improve the labour market inclusion and life prospects for young people; ### 9. underlines that , as was the case in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis , young people , and women in particular , are once again particularly hit by the fallout of the covid-19 crisis; highlights , therefore , that all funding possibilities should be fully explored to successfully improve the labour market inclusion and life prospects for young people , including women , by providing high-quality jobs , in particular , so as to prevent in-work poverty , together with reskilling and upskilling opportunities;


### 9. underlines that , as was the case in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis , young people are once again particularly hit by the fallout of the covid-19 crisis; highlights , therefore , that all funding possibilities should be fully explored to successfully improve the labour market inclusion and life prospects for young people; ### 9. underlines that , as was the case in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis , young people are once again particularly hit by the fallout of the covid-19 crisis; highlights , therefore , that all funding possibilities should be fully explored to ensure the labour market inclusion , social inclusion and life prospects for young people;


### 9. underlines that , as was the case in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis , young people are once again particularly hit by the fallout of the covid-19 crisis; highlights , therefore , that all funding possibilities should be fully explored to successfully improve the labour market inclusion and life prospects for young people; ### 9. underlines that , as was the case in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis , young people are once again particularly hit by the fallout of the covid-19 crisis; highlights , therefore , that all funding possibilities should be fully explored to successfully improve the labour market inclusion and life opportunities for young people;


### 10. insists that the union cannot find a sustainable path to recovery without its young generation; points , in that respect , to the extreme relevance of increasing financial resources for union programmes such as erasmus+ , whose success in broadening education , training and job opportunities across the union is undisputable; highlights the potential of this programme in promoting , excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship in an inclusive manner; ### 10. insists that the union cannot find a sustainable path to recovery without its young generation; points , in that respect , to the extreme relevance of increasing financial resources for union programmes such as erasmus+ , whose success in broadening education , training and job opportunities across the union is undisputable; stresses that erasmus+ is a flagship programme of the union that is widely known among its citizens and has delivered tangible results with a clear european added value; highlights the potential of this programme in promoting , excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship in an inclusive manner; underlines the need for special emphasis to be placed to erasmus+ for trainings and to mobility actions in adult education , particularly for the senior population;


### 10. insists that the union cannot find a sustainable path to recovery without its young generation; points , in that respect , to the extreme relevance of increasing financial resources for union programmes such as erasmus+ , whose success in broadening education , training and job opportunities across the union is undisputable; highlights the potential of this programme in promoting , excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship in an inclusive manner; ### 10. insists that the union cannot find a sustainable path to recovery without its young generation; points , in that respect , to the extreme relevance of increasing financial resources for union programmes such as erasmus+ beyond the already agreed figures also in the light of brexit , whose success in broadening education , training and job opportunities across the union is undisputable; highlights the potential of this programme in promoting , excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship in an inclusive manner;


### 10. insists that the union cannot find a sustainable path to recovery without its young generation; points , in that respect , to the extreme relevance of increasing financial resources for union programmes such as erasmus+ , whose success in broadening education , training and job opportunities across the union is undisputable; highlights the potential of this programme in promoting , excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship in an inclusive manner; ### 10. insists that the union cannot find a sustainable path to recovery without its young generation; points , in that respect , to the extreme relevance of increasing financial resources for union programmes such as erasmus+ , whose success in broadening education , training , including vocational training and job opportunities across the union is undisputable; highlights the potential of this programme in promoting , excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship in an inclusive manner;


### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change; ### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed regions of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change; notes the important demographic challenges faced by some member states caused by a high intra-european migration , considers the need to take into account this phenomenon by adding special criteria for the allocation methodology for structural funds in the future;


### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change; ### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; stresses the importance of combating the digital divide and of ensuring lifelong learning; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change; stresses the importance of fighting for gender equality;


### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change; ### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating impacts from movements from rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with minimum income and adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; reminds of the key role that the just transition mechanism will play in the transformation of some of the most affected areas; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change;


### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; ### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; highlights the important role of the european border and coast guard (frontex) in this regard; calls for an ambitious and adequate funding of frontex to deliver the european standing corps of border and the new missions of the agency , such as in the field of search and rescue at sea and return of illegally staying third-country nationals;


### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; ### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats , terrorist attacks , new types of cybercrime and promoting information exchange; stresses , in this context , the need to strengthen judicial and police cooperation in the eu and highlights europol’s and eurojust’s role to achieve these goals;


### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; ### 12. considers that the economic sustainable growth and prosperity , functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange;


### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; ### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , strengthening of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting automatic information exchange;


### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states; ### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of fundamental rights , asylum , security , justice and integrated border management in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in providing efficient and meaningful support to the member states while reinforcing cooperation and coordination at eu level;


### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states; ### 13. highlights the need for adequate , sustainable and predictable funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of health , environment , security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states;


### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states; ### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control fundamental rights , humanitarian aid and asylum in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; welcomes the strategy for a security union presented by the commission on 24 july 2020 and calls for a proper funding to ensure the efficiency of this strategy;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as organised crime , including environmental crime , and human trafficking , cybercrime , terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , cyberterrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as greater transparency and better coordination of such programmes at eu level;


### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment; ### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment; calls on the eu to show solidarity with the heavily affected third countries , especially those in its immediate neighbourhood , by mobilising the eu’s external financing instruments to help these countries to strengthen the capacities of their health systems , including the access to vaccines and alleviate the socio-economic impact of the crisis; recalls the importance of combating this pandemic not only within the borders of the eu but also abroad; emphasizes the significance of respecting the covid vaccine distribution system , covax , in order to ensure equitable access to vaccines , to the most fragile countries;


### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment; ### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address , as a global actor , the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment;


### 16. expects , in the run-up to the adoption of the 2022 budget , that the full potential of the mff package will be put into practice and intends to monitor closely the implementation of all elements of the agreement reached; recalls that 2022 will be the first year of application of the programme-specific adjustments under article 5 of the mff regulation , regarding inter alia the envelopes of eu flagship programmes to be financed from the new fines-based mechanism; ### 16. expects , in the run-up to the adoption of the 2022 budget , that the full potential of the mff package will be put into practice and intends to monitor closely the implementation of all elements of the agreement reached; recalls that 2022 will be the first year of application of the programme-specific adjustments under article 5 of the mff regulation , regarding inter alia the envelopes of eu flagship programmes to be financed from the new fines-based mechanism; is of the firm opinion , that the financial envelopes of the ep’s flagship programmes , including the different top-ups , are a bare minimum which would need to be further increased in the frame of the budget2022 negotiations;


### 16. expects , in the run-up to the adoption of the 2022 budget , that the full potential of the mff package will be put into practice and intends to monitor closely the implementation of all elements of the agreement reached; recalls that 2022 will be the first year of application of the programme-specific adjustments under article 5 of the mff regulation , regarding inter alia the envelopes of eu flagship programmes to be financed from the new fines-based mechanism; ### 16. expects , in the run-up to the adoption of the 2022 budget , that the full potential of the mff package will be put into practice and intends to monitor closely the implementation of all elements of the agreement reached; recalls the need to ensure the necessary technical support for the reforms , especially for the less developed regions; recalls that 2022 will be the first year of application of the programme-specific adjustments under article 5 of the mff regulation , regarding inter alia the envelopes of eu flagship programmes to be financed from the new fines-based mechanism;


### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + , horizon europe , as well as the financing for the green deal and digitalisation strategies , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , tourism and hospitality sector , as well as the people that are most affected by the crisis; ### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + , horizon europe , as well as the financing for the green deal and digitalisation strategies , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , transport , tourism , and hospitality sectors , as well as the people that are most affected by the crisis;


### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + , horizon europe , as well as the financing for the green deal and digitalisation strategies , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , tourism and hospitality sector , as well as the people that are most affected by the crisis; ### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + , horizon europe , as well as the financing for the european green deal and digitalisation strategy , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , tourism and hospitality sector , as well as the people that are most affected by the crisis;


### 19. stresses that the eu budget will be significantly reinforced by the european union recovery instrument (euri) in 2022 , with at least 60% of its total allocation to be committed under the different programmes by the end of that year; is concerned , however , about the delayed start of the borrowing and lending operations under this instrument , as the new own resources decision (ord) , providing the authorisation for these operations , is not yet in force; calls , therefore , on the member states to accelerate further the ratification process of the new ord , in order not to jeopardise the timely effect of the recovery; ### 19. stresses that the eu budget will be significantly reinforced by the european union recovery instrument (euri) in 2022 , with at least 60% of its total allocation to be committed under the different programmes by the end of that year; stresses that the implementation will be followed closely by the parliament; calls to swiftly establish the regular dialogue on the implementation of the rrf; is concerned , however , about the delayed start of the borrowing and lending operations under this instrument , as the new own resources decision (ord) ,providing the authorisation for these operations , is not yet in force; calls , therefore , on the member states to accelerate further the ratification process of the new ord , in order not to jeopardise the timely effect of the recovery;


### 19. stresses that the eu budget will be significantly reinforced by the european union recovery instrument (euri) in 2022 , with at least 60 % of its total allocation to be committed under the different programmes by the end of that year; is concerned , however , about the delayed start of the borrowing and lending operations under this instrument , as the new own resources decision (ord) , providing the authorisation for these operations , is not yet in force; calls , therefore , on the member states to accelerate further the ratification process of the new ord , in order not to jeopardise the timely effect of the recovery; ### 19. stresses that the eu budget will be significantly reinforced by the european union recovery instrument (euri) in 2022 , with at least 60 % of its total allocation to be committed under the different programmes by the end of that year; is concerned , however , about the delayed start of the borrowing and lending operations under this instrument , as the new own resources decision (ord) , providing the authorisation for these operations , is not yet in force; calls , therefore , on the member states to accelerate further the ratification process of the new ord , in order not to jeopardise the timely effect of the recovery or penalise future generations;


### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri; ### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri; expects that the eu institutions will act in full observance of the roadmap; calls on the council to start deliberating on the new own resources based on the carbon border adjustment mechanism , a digital levy and the eu emissions trading system as soon as the commission presents the legislative proposals to take a decision before 1 july2022; invites the commission to ensure the respect of the obligations of the united kingdom according to the trade and cooperation agreement in regards to the assigned revenues allocated for certain eu programmes in the eu budget;


### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri; ### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri and to interest on it;


### (12) it is appropriate that designated air traffic service providers contribute to the setting up of the operation of the agency acting as prb and its continuous functioning. designated air traffic service providers hold natural monopolies in respect of the services concerned , and those services are remunerated by airspace users. because of this specific feature , it is necessary that the performance and charging schemes be applied to them , so as to optimise the provision of the services concerned on a number of points. the principal role of the agency acting as prb consists in the application of those schemes , and the funds necessary for its setting up can therefore be considered as necessary for reasons linked to the peculiar features and the peculiar position of the providers of the services concerned. ### (12) it is appropriate that designated air traffic service providers contribute to the setting up of the operation of the agency acting as prb and its continuous functioning. designated air traffic service providers hold natural monopolies in respect of the services concerned , and those services are remunerated by airspace users. because of this specific feature , it is necessary that the performance and charging schemes be applied to them , so as to optimise the provision of the services concerned on a number of points , especially regarding the targeted reduction of aggregated greenhouse emissions of at least 10% envisaged within the single european sky. the principal role of the agency acting as prb consists in the application of those schemes , with priority to those relating to climate and environmental performance in line with the emission reduction targets of the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal , and the funds necessary for its setting up can therefore be considered as necessary for reasons linked to the peculiar features and the peculiar position of the providers of the services concerned.


### (17) running costs relate to the cost of the activities conducted by the agency acting as prb , in respect of the performance and charging schemes , once the operation of this activity has been set up. running costs of the agency acting as prb should equally be financed by designated air traffic services providers. however , the funding should be based on fees and charges , on account of interventions necessary for the application of the performance and charging schemes. this form of funding can also be expected to enhance the autonomy and independence of the agency acting as prb. ### (17) running costs relate to the cost of the activities conducted by the agency acting as prb , in respect of the performance and charging schemes , with a particular focus on those relating to climate and environmental performance , once the operation of this activity has been set up. running costs of the agency acting as prb should equally be financed by designated air traffic services providers. however , the funding should be based on fees and charges , on account of interventions necessary for the application of the performance and charging schemes. this form of funding can also be expected to enhance the autonomy and independence of the agency acting as prb.


### (5) ‘atm/ans’ means air traffic management and air navigation services and covers all of the following: the air traffic management functions and services as defined in point (9) of article 2 of [amended ses2+]; the air navigation services as defined in point (4) of article 2 of that regulation , including the network functions referred to in article 26 of that regulation , as well as services which augment signals emitted by satellites of core constellations of gnss for the purpose of air navigation; flight procedures design; services consisting in the origination and processing of data and the formatting and delivering of data to general air traffic for the purpose of air navigation; and air traffic data services which are the services consisting in the collection , aggregation and integration of operational data from providers of surveillance services , from providers of meteorological services (met) and aeronautical information services (ais) and network functions and from other relevant entities , and/or the provision of processed data for air traffic control and air traffic management purposes;; ### (5) ‘atm/ans’ means air traffic management and air navigation services and covers all of the following: the air traffic management functions and services as defined in point (9) of article 2 of [amended ses2+]; the air navigation services as defined in point (4) of article 2 of that regulation , including the network functions referred to in article 26 of that regulation , as well as services which augment signals emitted by satellites of core constellations of gnss for the purpose of air navigation; flight procedures design; services consisting in the origination and processing of data and the formatting and delivering of data to general air traffic for the purpose of air navigation; and air traffic data services which are the services consisting in the collection , aggregation and integration of operational data from providers of surveillance services , from providers of meteorological services (met) and aeronautical information services (ais) and network functions and from other relevant entities , and/or the provision of processed data for air traffic control and air traffic management purposes , including data related to the different greenhouse emissions;


### 2. where it has the relevant expertise , whether or not in its capacity as prb , the agency shall , upon request , provide technical assistance to the commission , in the implementation of the single european sky , including on the performance and charging scheme , in particular by: ### 2. where it has the relevant expertise , whether or not in its capacity as prb , the agency shall , upon request , provide technical assistance to the commission , in the implementation of the single european sky , including on the performance and charging scheme , in particular those relating to climate and environmental performance in line with the emission reduction targets of the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal , by:


### after consultation of the regulatory board for performance review , establish procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb as referred to in article 119a(4); ### after consultation of the regulatory board for performance review , establish procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb as referred to in article 119a(4) , ensuring specifically scientific review in the domains of climate and environment;


### subject to the favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , and on the basis of a proposal by the director for performance review , establish mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] and article 119a of this regulation.; ### subject to the favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , and on the basis of a proposal by the director for performance review , establish mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] and article 119a of this regulation , ensuring particularly the due involvement of scientific experts in the domain of climate and environmental performance;


### 4. the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , points (c) , (e) , (f) and (i). the management board shall fully integrate the contribution provided by the director for performance review in accordance with article 114h when making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , points (c) and (f). the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , except the areas related to the function of the agency acting as prb. the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body.; ### 4. the management board shall establish an advisory body representing the full range of interested parties affected by the work of the agency , including particularly workers' representatives , which it shall consult prior to making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , points (c) , (e) , (f) and (i). the management board shall fully integrate the contribution provided by the director for performance review in accordance with article 114h when making decisions in the fields referred to in paragraph 2 , points (c) and (f) , and particularly the procedures relating to the climate and environmental domains. the management board may also decide to consult the advisory body on other issues referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , except the areas related to the function of the agency acting as prb. the management board shall not , in any case , be bound by the opinion of the advisory body;


### 5. the advisory body referred to in article 98(4) shall appoint four of its members to participate with observer status in the management board , except for matters related to performance review , in particular areas referred to in article 98(2a). they shall represent , as broadly as possible , the different views represented in the advisory body. the initial term of office shall be 48 months and shall be extendable.; ### 5. the advisory body referred to in article 98(4) shall appoint four of its members to participate with observer status in the management board , except for matters related to performance review , in particular areas referred to in article 98(2a). they shall represent , as broadly as possible , the different views represented in the advisory body , with at least one of the members being a workers' representative. the initial term of office shall be 48 months and shall be extendable.;


### 3. the rules of procedure of the management board shall establish more detailed voting arrangements , in particular the procedure for voting on urgent matters , the conditions under which a member may act on behalf of another member , as well as any quorum requirements , where appropriate. ### 3. the rules of procedure of the management board shall establish more detailed voting arrangements , in particular the procedure for voting on urgent matters as well as climate or environmental performance matters , the conditions under which a member may act on behalf of another member , as well as any quorum requirements , where appropriate.


### preparing an action plan following up conclusions of internal or external audit reports and evaluations , as well as investigations by olaf , and reporting on progress twice a year to the commission and regularly to the management board. the executive director shall coordinate with the director for performance review to ensure coherence with the action plan prepared by the director for performance review as regards activities related to the function of the agency acting as prb;; ### preparing an action plan following up conclusions of internal or external audit reports and evaluations , as well as investigations by olaf , and reporting on progress twice a year to the commission and regularly to the management board. the executive director shall coordinate with the director for performance review to ensure coherence with the action plan prepared by the director for performance review as regards activities related to the function of the agency acting as prb , which shall include a chapter regarding the alignment of climate and environmental performances with the emission reduction targets of the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal;


### provide an opinion to the management board on the procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb in accordance with point (f) of article 98(2a); ### provide an opinion to the management board on the procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb in accordance with point (f) of article 98(2a) , particularly the specific scientific review procedures in the domain of environmental and climate performance;


### 2. the members of the regulatory board for performance review and their alternates shall be formally appointed by the management board , on a proposal from the commission , after consultation of eurocontrol , following a public call for expression of interest. the members of the regulatory board for performance review shall be appointed on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries. in order for it to be adopted , the decision on the appointment of the members of the regulatory board for performance review requires a positive vote from the commission representative in the management board. ### 2. the members of the regulatory board for performance review and their alternates shall be formally appointed by the management board , on a proposal from the commission , after consultation of eurocontrol , following a public call for expression of interest. the members of the regulatory board for performance review shall be appointed on the basis of merit as well as to ensure a mix of skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries , together with scientific knowledge and expertise about the environmental and climate impacts of the aviation sector. in order for it to be adopted , the decision on the appointment of the members of the regulatory board for performance review requires a positive vote from the commission representative in the management board.


### 4. the regulatory board for performance review may invite any person whose opinion might be of interest to attend its meetings with observer status. ### 4. the regulatory board for performance review may invite any person whose opinion might be of interest , such as scientific experts in the domain of climate and environmental performance , to attend its meetings with observer status.


### 2. the director for performance review shall be appointed by the management board following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries , from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the commission and following an open and transparent selection procedure. in order for it to be adopted , the decision on the appointment of the director for performance review requires a positive vote from the representative of the commission in the management board. for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director for performance review , the agency shall be represented by the chairperson of the management board. ### 2. the director for performance review shall be appointed by the management board following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries and with the necessary knowledge about the environmental and climate impacts of aviation , from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the commission and following an open and transparent selection procedure. in order for it to be adopted , the decision on the appointment of the director for performance review requires a positive vote from the representative of the commission in the management board. for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director for performance review , the agency shall be represented by the chairperson of the management board.


### the performance of the director for performance review; ### the performance of the director for performance review , particularly regarding the achievement of the environmental objectives of the sectorial contribution to the european green deal and the reduction of the overall greenhouse emissions since the previous reference period , and which shall be of at least 10%;


### the duties and requirements concerning performance review in the following years. ### the duties and requirements concerning performance review in the following years , particularly the overall emissions' reduction target in order to ensure compliance with the pathway towards climate neutrality established in the european climate law.


### 6. the director for performance review may be removed from office only upon a decision of the management board , acting on a proposal from the commission , after having obtained a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review. ### 6. the director for performance review may be removed from office only upon a decision of the management board , acting on a proposal from the commission , after having obtained a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , particularly in cases of manifest deviation from compliance with the environmental and climate performance targets.


### 7. the management board shall reach decisions on appointment , extension of the term of office or removal from office of the director for performance review on the basis of a two-thirds majority of its members with voting rights. the director for performance review shall not hold any professional position or responsibility with any air navigation service provider after his or her term as director for performance review , for at least a period of two years. ### 7. the management board shall reach decisions on appointment , extension of the term of office or removal from office of the director for performance review on the basis of a two-thirds majority of its members with voting rights. the director for performance review shall not hold any professional position or responsibility with any air navigation service provider after his or her term as director for performance review , for at least a period of two years , nor have held it for the one year prior to the appointment.


### taking the necessary measures , in particular as regards adopting internal administrative instructions and publishing notices , to ensure the functioning of agency’s work on performance review in accordance with [amended ses2+]; ### taking the necessary measures , in particular as regards adopting internal administrative instructions and publishing notices , to ensure the functioning of agency’s work on performance review in accordance with [amended ses2+] , with a particular emphasis in the areas of climate and environment;


### preparing annually the draft section on performance review of the consolidated annual activity report including an independent section on the regulatory activities related to performance review and a section on financial and administrative matters , and submitting it to the executive director for its integration in the consolidated annual activity report. any change to the input on performance review shall only be made upon approval of the director for performance review; ### preparing annually the draft section on performance review of the consolidated annual activity report including an independent section on the regulatory activities related to performance review , which shall include a chapter regarding the alignment of climate and environmental performances with the emission reduction targets of the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal , and a section on financial and administrative matters , and submitting it to the executive director for its integration in the consolidated annual activity report. any change to the input on performance review shall only be made upon approval of the director for performance review;


### preparing a proposal for mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] , to be submitted to the management board for adoption following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review; ### preparing a proposal for mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] , including the due review by scientific experts on the climate and environmental performance domains , to be submitted to the management board for adoption following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review;


### before submitting draft opinions , recommendations or decisions to a vote by the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review shall submit proposals for the draft opinions , recommendations or decisions to the relevant working group for consultation sufficiently in advance. ### before submitting draft opinions , recommendations or decisions to a vote by the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review shall submit proposals for the draft opinions , recommendations or decisions to the relevant working group for consultation sufficiently in advance , particularly on matters concerning climate and environmental performance , requiring additional scientific review.


### exchange information about the work of national supervisory authorities and decision-making principles , best practices and procedures as well as with regard to the application of [amended ses2+]; ### exchange information about the work of national supervisory authorities and decision-making principles , best practices and procedures , particularly regarding the alignment of climate and environmental performances with the emission reduction targets of the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal , as well as with regard to the application of [amended ses2+];


### 3. the chairperson of the regulatory board for performance review and the director for performance review may participate in meetings of the advisory board for performance review and may make recommendations to national supervisory authorities convened as the advisory board for performance review , as appropriate , on matters related to their expertise on the performance and charging scheme referred to in [amended ses2+]. ### 3. the chairperson of the regulatory board for performance review and the director for performance review may participate in meetings of the advisory board for performance review and may make recommendations to national supervisory authorities convened as the advisory board for performance review , as appropriate , on matters related to their expertise on the performance and charging scheme referred to in [amended ses2+] , particularly in view of ensuring a fair contribution of each member state to the overall sectorial alignment with the emission reduction targets of the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal.


### one non-voting representative of the commission , and one alternate. ### one non-voting representative of the commission , and one alternate , both with sufficient expertise and knowledge on the environmental and climate impacts of aviation.


### 1. the appeal board for performance review shall be composed of six members and six alternates selected from among current or former senior staff of the national supervisory authorities referred to in article 3 of [amended ses2+] , competition authorities or other union or national institutions with relevant experience in the aviation sector. the appeal board for performance review shall designate its chairperson. ### 1. the appeal board for performance review shall be composed of six members and six alternates selected from among current or former senior staff of the national supervisory authorities referred to in article 3 of [amended ses2+] , competition authorities , environmental agencies or other union or national institutions with relevant experience in the aviation sector , ensuring enough aggregated knowledge of its climate and environmental impacts , among other aspects. the appeal board for performance review shall designate its chairperson.


### 1. each year , the director for performance review shall draft the section related to performance review activities of the programming document referred to in article 117(1). after the draft being approved by the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review shall submit it to the executive director in order to be integrated in the agency’s draft programming document in accordance with article 114h(3) , point (g). any change to the section on performance review shall only be made upon approval of the director for performance review. ### 1. each year , the director for performance review shall draft the section related to performance review activities of the programming document referred to in article 117(1) , which shall include a chapter regarding the alignment of climate and environmental performances with the emission reduction targets of the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal. after the draft being approved by the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review shall submit it to the executive director in order to be integrated in the agency’s draft programming document in accordance with article 114h(3) , point (g). any change to the section on performance review shall only be made upon approval of the director for performance review.


### 2. the section of the annual work programme on performance review in the programming document shall comprise detailed objectives and expected results , including performance indicators. it shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed and an indication of the financial and human resources allocated to each action , in accordance with the principles of activity-based budgeting and management. the section on performance review of the annual work programme shall be coherent with the section on performance review of the multi-annual work programme referred to in paragraph 4. it shall clearly indicate the tasks that have been added , changed or deleted in comparison with the previous financial year. ### 2. the section of the annual work programme on performance review in the programming document shall comprise detailed objectives and expected results , including performance indicators , particularly on the climate and environmental domains , in order to assess the alignment with the emission reduction targets of the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal. it shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed and an indication of the financial and human resources allocated to each action , in accordance with the principles of activity-based budgeting and management. the section on performance review of the annual work programme shall be coherent with the section on performance review of the multi-annual work programme referred to in paragraph 4. it shall clearly indicate the tasks that have been added , changed or deleted in comparison with the previous financial year.


### 4. the section on performance review of the multi-annual work programme in the programming document shall set out the overall strategic programming , including objectives , expected results and performance indicators. it shall also set out resource programming , including the multi-annual budget and staff. ### 4. the section on performance review of the multi-annual work programme in the programming document shall set out the overall strategic programming , including objectives , expected results and performance indicators , allowing particularly to monitor the evolution towards the goal of 10% overall emissions reduction expected from the single european sky. it shall also set out resource programming , including the multi-annual budget and staff.


### 1. the director for performance review shall draft the section related on performance review of the annual activity report referred to in article 118(1). after the draft being approved by the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review shall submit it to the executive director in order to be integrated in the consolidated annual activity report in accordance with article 114h(3) , point (i). any change to the section on performance review of the consolidated annual activity report shall only be made upon approval of the director for performance review. ### 1. the director for performance review shall draft the section related on performance review of the annual activity report referred to in article 118(1) , which shall include a chapter regarding the progress towards the full alignment with the emission reduction targets of the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal. after the draft being approved by the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review shall submit it to the executive director in order to be integrated in the consolidated annual activity report in accordance with article 114h(3) , point (i). any change to the section on performance review of the consolidated annual activity report shall only be made upon approval of the director for performance review.


### 2. the section on performance review of the consolidated annual activity report shall include an independent section on regulatory activities and a section on financial and administrative matters. the regulatory board for performance review shall approve the independent section on regulatory activities prior to the submission to the executive director , in accordance with article 114b(1) , point (e).; ### 2. the section on performance review of the consolidated annual activity report shall include an independent section on regulatory activities , with particular detail concerning the climate and environmental objectives , and a section on financial and administrative matters. the regulatory board for performance review shall approve the independent section on regulatory activities prior to the submission to the executive director , in accordance with article 114b(1) , point (e).;


### 1. in carrying out its tasks , the agency acting as prb shall extensively consult at an early stage the stakeholders listed in article 38(3) of [amended ses2+] and , where relevant , competition authorities , without prejudice to their respective competence , in an open and transparent manner. in accordance with article 38 of [amended ses2+] , the agency acting as prb shall establish consultation mechanisms for appropriate involvement of those stakeholders. ### 1. in carrying out its tasks , the agency acting as prb shall extensively consult at an early stage the stakeholders listed in article 38(3) of [amended ses2+] and , where relevant , competition authorities or environmental agencies , without prejudice to their respective competence , in an open and transparent manner. in accordance with article 38 of [amended ses2+] , the agency acting as prb shall establish consultation mechanisms for appropriate involvement of those stakeholders , particularly on matters regarding climate and environmental performance , requiring specific scientific review.


### 2. the agency acting as prb shall ensure that the public and any interested parties are , where appropriate , given objective , reliable and easily accessible information , in particular with regard to the results of its work. ### 2. the agency acting as prb shall ensure that the public and any interested parties are given objective , reliable , updated and easily accessible information , in particular with regard to the results of its work and more specifically concerning climate and environmental performances;


### 5. the agency acting as prb may engage in communication activities on its own initiative within its field of competence on performance review , and in doing so shall be represented by the director for performance review. the allocation of resources to communication activities shall not be detrimental to the effective exercise of the tasks and powers referred to in [amended ses2+]. communication activities shall be carried out in accordance with relevant communication and dissemination plans adopted by the management board in accordance with point (g) of article 98(2a).; ### 5. the agency acting as prb may engage in communication activities on its own initiative within its field of competence on performance review , chiefly regarding its climate and environmental aspects , and in doing so shall be represented by the director for performance review. the allocation of resources to communication activities shall not be detrimental to the effective exercise of the tasks and powers referred to in [amended ses2+]. communication activities shall be carried out in accordance with relevant communication and dissemination plans adopted by the management board in accordance with point (g) of article 98(2a).;


### 7. the director for performance review shall draw up each year a draft estimate of the revenue and expenditure for performance review for the following year together with the list of posts for performance review and shall submit them to the executive director for its integration in the draft statement of estimates of the agency’s revenue and expenditure referred to in article 120(6). ### 7. the director for performance review shall draw up each year a draft estimate of the revenue and expenditure for performance review for the following year together with the list of posts for performance review , detailing their intended duties and fields of activity , and shall submit them to the executive director for its integration in the draft statement of estimates of the agency’s revenue and expenditure referred to in article 120(6).


### 4. paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 shall not apply to the agency acting as prb. in conjunction with the evaluation referred to in article 43 of [amended ses2+] , the commission shall , by the deadline defined in that regulation , carry out an evaluation to assess the agency’s performance as prb in relation to its objectives , tasks and powers. the evaluation shall in particular address the possible need to modify the tasks and powers of the agency acting as prb , and the financial implications of any such modification. ### 4. paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 shall not apply to the agency acting as prb. in conjunction with the evaluation referred to in article 43 of [amended ses2+] , the commission shall , by 2026 , carry out an evaluation to assess the agency’s performance as prb in relation to its objectives , tasks and powers , particularly in order to enable it to effectively pursue the necessary actions to ensure the due sectorial contribution to the emission reduction targets set by the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal. the evaluation shall in particular address the possible need to modify the tasks and powers of the agency acting as prb , and the financial implications of any such modification.


### the establishment of performance targets of designated air traffic service providers in accordance with article 13(9) of [amended ses2+]; ### the establishment of performance targets of designated air traffic service providers in accordance with article 13(9) of [amended ses2+] , in particular within the climate and environmental areas in order to ensure full alignment with the emission reduction targets stemming from the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal;


### where the agency acts as a supervisory authority in accordance with article 3(8) of [amended ses2+] , the establishment of performance targets of designated air traffic service providers in accordance with article 14(8) of [amended ses2+]; ### where the agency acts as a supervisory authority in accordance with article 3(8) of [amended ses2+] , the establishment of performance targets of designated air traffic service providers in accordance with article 14(8) of [amended ses2+] , in particular within the climate and environmental areas in order to ensure full alignment with the emission reduction targets stemming from the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal;;


### the issuance of reports , in respect of individual air traffic service providers , on the monitoring of performance in accordance with article 13(11) of [amended ses2+] and , where the agency acts as a supervisory authority in accordance with article 3(8) of [amended ses2+] in accordance with article 14(10) of [amended ses2+]; ### the issuance of reports , in respect of individual air traffic service providers , on the monitoring of performance , particularly in the climate and environmental domains , in accordance with article 13(11) of [amended ses2+] and , where the agency acts as a supervisory authority in accordance with article 3(8) of [amended ses2+] in accordance with article 14(10) of [amended ses2+];


### the adoption of corrective measures in accordance with article 13(11) of [amended ses2+] , and , where the agency acts as a supervisory authority in accordance with article 3(8) of [amended ses2+] , in accordance with article 14(10) of that regulation; ### the adoption of corrective measures , particularly in regard to climate and environment in order to ensure full alignment with the emission reduction targets stemming from the european climate law and the objectives of the european green deal , in accordance with article 13(11) of [amended ses2+] , and , where the agency acts as a supervisory authority in accordance with article 3(8) of [amended ses2+] , in accordance with article 14(10) of that regulation;


### 1. points out that , while transport-related emissions of most pollutants have fallen substantially in recent decades , persistent hotspots remain in the eu , where levels of air pollution are too high – especially in urban areas; ### 1. points out that , while transport-related emissions of most pollutants have fallen substantially in recent decades , persistent hotspots remain in the eu , where levels of air pollution are too high – especially in urban areas , where still more than one-in-six of its inhabitants are exposed to air pollution concentrations above eu air quality standards; is particularly concerned that in 2016 at least three quarters of the eu urban population were exposed to concentration of particulate matter exceeding the who guidelines;


### 1. recognises that while the eu ambient air quality (aaq) directives have been effective in setting common eu air quality standards and facilitating the exchange of information on air quality , they have failed to effectively reduce air pollution and to curb its adverse effects; draws attention to the fact that a high number of member states do not comply with current air quality standards and have not taken enough action to improve air quality and keep exceedances to a minimum; ### 1. recognises that the three pillars of the eu clean air policy have been successful in driving a downward trend in emissions and concentrations of air pollutants in europe , with the exception of certain pollutants , such as ammonia , the emissions of which have plateaued , and of hotspots , particularly large cities; believes , however , that much more needs to be done to achieve levels of air pollution that minimise the damage on human health and the environment , and calls for both the ambition of eu legislation and its implementation at national and local level to be urgently stepped up; recognises in particular that the eu ambient air quality (aaq) directives have been effective in setting common eu air quality monitoring requirements and standards and facilitating the exchange of information on air quality; stresses that these standards have been instrumental in driving a downward trend in exceedances and exposure of population to exceedances; highlights that enforcement action by the european commission and civil society in front of national courts has resulted in actionable rulings , showing that this legislation is enforceable; however , draws attention to the fact that a high number of member states do not comply with current air quality standards and have not taken enough action to improve air quality and keep exceedances to a minimum , even after the start of infringement proceedings by the commission and the issuance of court orders demanding compliance with the aaq directives;


### 2. believes that in order to improve the air quality in these hotspots , it is vital to move towards a more sustainable and less polluting transport system , especially in urban areas , while using all available means in the most effective way and taking into account the most recent scientific evidence; ### 2. believes that in order to improve the air quality in these hotspots , it is vital to move towards a sustainable and zero-emission transport system , especially in urban areas , while using all available means in the most effective way and taking into account the most recent scientific evidence;


### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and align them more closely with who standards; ### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and estimated reference levels based on excess lifetime cancer risk , and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health and environment impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and calls on the commission to fully align pm10 , pm2.5 , so2 and 03 values with who guidelines and benzene (c6h6) and benzo(a)pyrene (bap) values with who reference levels; stresses that the current mismatch between who recommended maximum levels of so2 and pm10 concentrations and the eu standards , the former being six and two times lower than the latter respectively , represents a failure of the eu to fulfil its duty enshrined in the treaties to provide a high level of protection of human health and the environment in the union; calls on the commission to publish a proposal for revised aaq directives as soon as the new who standards are available later in 2021; calls for the proposed revision of the aaq directives to include an obligation for a periodic review of the standards against the latest scientific and technical evidence , at the latest when updated who guidelines become available; calls on the commission to also take into account the latest critical loads for protection of ecosystems set by the convention on long-range transboundary air pollution;


### 3. encourages local and regional authorities to devise and implement evidence-based , strategic sustainable urban mobility plans , aiming at a coordinated planning of policies , incentives and subsidies that target the various transport sectors and modes , such as measures to encourage the roll-out of e-charging and other alternative fuels , investment in sustainable public transport , infrastructure for active , shared and zero emission transport modes and demand-related measures; ### 3. encourages local and regional authorities to devise and implement evidence-based , strategic sustainable urban mobility plans , aiming at a coordinated planning of policies , incentives and subsidies that target the various sustainable transport sectors and modes , such as measures to encourage the roll-out of e-charging and other fully additional renewable energy-based alternative fuels , measures that encourage public transport use and discourage car commuting , increased investment in sustainable public transport , infrastructure for active , shared and zero emission transport modes and demand-related measures;


### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants; ### 3. recommends extending monitoring requirements and air quality standards to cover all pollutants with demonstrated negative health and environment impacts in the eu; in particular , calls on the commission to introduce monitoring requirements and air quality standards for ultra-fine particles , black carbon , micro-plastics and ammonia , and to complement existing monitoring requirements for mercury with concentration standards; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants; notes that the great majority of infringement procedures launched by the eu commission thus far pertains to exceedances of limit values , which shows that limit values have been the most enforceable elements of the aaq directive; calls on the commission to propose the replacement of the current target values (o3 , as , cd , ni and bap) with limit values; points to the fact that yearly standards allow spikes in pollutant concentrations to go unnoticed , particularly in the case of pm 2.5; calls on the commission to propose complementing yearly pm2.5 standards with daily and hourly limit values;


### 4. reiterates the importance of a substantial modal shift from road towards less polluting forms of transportation; underlines , in this regard , the urgent need to improve railroad infrastructure , especially under the framework of the trans-european transport network , and to further ease and encourage intermodality; ### 4. reiterates the importance of a substantial modal shift from road to zero-emission forms of transportation , especially rail , benefiting from 2021 being the european year of rail; underlines , in this regard , the urgent need to improve railroad infrastructure , fully implementing ertms , removing bottlenecks and completing missing links , especially under the framework of the trans-european transport network , and to further ease and encourage intermodality;


### 4. stresses the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured by the member states in appropriate locations and at emissions sources , in order to avoid underestimation of air pollution; calls on the member states to improve their monitoring networks , and on the commission to enforce the obligations of the directive in this regard , including by providing support to member states in setting up monitoring stations , the training and hiring of experts , and ensuring greater accuracy in inspection , control and monitoring; ### 4. stresses the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured by the member states in appropriate locations and at emissions sources , in order to avoid underestimation of air pollution; calls on the member states to improve their monitoring networks , and on the commission to enforce the obligations of the directive in this regard , including by providing immediate support to member states in setting up monitoring stations , the training and hiring of experts , and ensuring greater accuracy in inspection , control and monitoring; points to the need for proper measurement across europe of the air quality close to airports and ports , to improve the understanding of the impact of air and waterborne transport on air pollution; stresses that , the fact that member states can choose the monitoring sites from which they communicate data to the eea , can also lead to potential underestimation of air pollutant concentrations;


### 5. points out that the proper implementation and enforcement of the air quality directives1 have proved challenging; urges , therefore , that directive 2008/50/ec and all other existing legislation relating to transport emissions be properly implemented and enforced first before new measures are proposed. ### 5. points out that the proper implementation and enforcement of the air quality directives1 have proved challenging; urges , therefore , that directive 2008/50/ec and all other existing legislation relating to transport emissions be properly implemented and promptly enforced , in parallel with further legislative developments that fully align eu air pollution thresholds with the latest who standards;


### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information on where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generates situations in which monitoring networks in cities do not provide information on locations where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur , creating the risk that exceedances of limit values go unnoticed; urges the commission to provide immediate guidance to member states , through an implementing act in accordance with article 28 of directive 2008/50/ec , on how to set up their monitoring networks , without waiting for the revision of the aaq directives , as announced in the fitness check and in the green deal communication; calls on the commission , in the framework of the proposals for revised aaq directives , to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points , building inter alia on the guidance provided in the implementing act , so as to guarantee accurate and consistent air quality monitoring;


### b. whereas air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in europe2 , affecting all regions , socioeconomic and age groups unevenly , causing nearly 400 000 premature deaths per year , and is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , strokes and cancer3 ; ### b. whereas air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in europe2 , affecting all regions , socioeconomic and age groups unevenly , causing nearly 400 000 premature deaths per year , and is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , strokes and cancer3 ; whereas air pollution has also adverse impacts on fertility , pregnancy , newborns and children , and there is emerging evidence of links between air pollution and diabetes , obesity , systemic inflammation , alzheimer’s disease and dementia; whereas 98 % of the eu’s urban population is exposed to ozone levels that exceed who guidelines; whereas 77 % of the eu-28 population is exposed to pm2.5 levels above who guidelines3a;


### 6. stresses that the aaq directives do not focus on reducing emissions in places where people suffer most from air pollution , or where concentrations are highest , and that concrete action in this area is needed; notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; underlines in this regard the need to better reflect human exposure to air pollution in eu law , and urges the commission to include new indicators in air quality indices , such as population density around monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 6. stresses that the aaq directives do not focus on reducing emissions in places where people suffer most from air pollution , or where concentrations are highest , and that concrete action in this area is needed; notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; underlines in this regard the need to better reflect human exposure to air pollution in eu law , and urges the commission to include new indicators in air quality indices , such as population density around monitoring stations and sampling points; stresses , however , that these new indicators , and potential exposure reduction targets , should be additional to , and not substitute , limit values , which have proven to be the most effective and enforceable standards so far , and that the same air quality standards must apply across europe;