### 3. the centre shall evaluate and monitor communicable disease prevention and control programmes in order to provide the evidence for recommendations to strengthen and improve these programmes at the national and union level , and where appropriate at the international levels. ### 3. the centre may , upon request , provide guidelines for creating communicable disease prevention and control programmes , and shall evaluate and monitor communicable disease prevention and control programmes in order to provide the evidence for recommendations to strengthen and improve these programmes at the national and union level , and where appropriate at the international levels.


### facilitate self-assessments and external evaluation of member states’ preparedness and response planning , and contribute to reporting and auditing on preparedness and response planning under articles 7 and 8 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]; ### assess and inspect member states’ preparedness and response planning as well as facilitate self-assessments and external evaluation of member states’ preparedness and response planning , and contribute to reporting and auditing on preparedness and response planning under articles 7 and 8 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]];


### facilitate self-assessments and external evaluation of member states’ preparedness and response planning , and contribute to reporting and auditing on preparedness and response planning under articles 7 and 8 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]; ### facilitate self-assessments and independent external evaluation of member states’ preparedness and response planning , and contribute to reporting and auditing on preparedness and response planning under articles 7 and 8 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]];


### develop exercises , in-action and after-action reviews and organise capacity building actions to address identified preparedness capacity and capability gaps; ### develop exercises , stress tests , in-action and after-action reviews and organise capacity building actions to address identified preparedness capacity and capability gaps;


### develop targeted activities addressing at-risk groups and community preparedness; ### develop targeted activities addressing at-risk groups and community-based preparedness models;


### assess health systems’ capacity to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate; ### assess health systems’ capacity , based on set indicators , to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate;


### assess health systems’ capacity to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate; ### assess and inspect national health systems’ capacity to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate


### the centre shall ensure that the public or any interested party is rapidly given objective , reliable , evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work. the centre shall make available information for the general public , including through a dedicated website it shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with article 6.; ### the centre shall ensure that the public or any interested party is rapidly given objective , reliable , evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work. the centre shall make available information for the general public , in particular through a dedicated website available in all eu official languages. it shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with article 6.;


### the centre shall communicate on its own initiative within the scope of its mission , after having given prior information to the member states and to the commission. ### the centre shall communicate on its own initiative within the scope of its mission , after having given prior information to the member states and to the commission. the centre shall ensure that the public or any interested party is rapidly given objective , reliable , evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work , shall share verified information and shall fight against disinformation. the centre shall make available information for the general public , including through a dedicated online communication portal. it shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with article 6.’


### the centre shall ensure that the public or any interested party is rapidly given objective , reliable , evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work. the centre shall make available information for the general public , including through a dedicated website it shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with article 6.; ### transparency of the centre’s work enables the public and experts to understand the centre’s responsibilities and to scrutinise its scientific assessment work and outputs. the centre shall ensure that the public , healthcare professionals or any interested party is rapidly given objective , reliable , evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work. the centre shall make available information for the general public , including through a dedicated website with essential information available in all languages of the union. it shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with article 6.;


### (1) the union is committed to protect and improve human health , in particular to combat the major cross-border health scourges , measures concerning monitoring , early warning of and combating serious cross-border threats to health. ### (1) the union is committed to protect and improve human health , in particular to combat the major cross-border health scourges , measures concerning prevention , preparedness , monitoring , assessing , communicating early warnings of and combating serious cross-border threats to health.


### (5) this regulation accordingly expands the mission and tasks of the centre to enhance the centre’s capacity to provide the required scientific expertise and to support actions which are relevant to the prevention , preparedness , response planning and combating serious cross-border threats to health in the union in accordance with regulation eu …/… of the european parliament and of the council10 [isc/2020/12524]. ### (5) this regulation accordingly expands the mission and tasks of the centre to enhance the centre’s capacity to provide the required robust and independent scientific expertise and to support actions which are relevant to the prevention , preparedness , response planning and combating serious cross-border threats to health in the union in accordance with regulation eu …/… of the european parliament and of the council10 [isc/2020/12524].


### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one-health approach , recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. it should monitor the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity. ### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one-health approach , recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. it should monitor , evaluate and support the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. such plans should include recommendations for policy interventions related to mitigation of the impact of communicable diseases on health services and care , including for non-communicable diseases. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity.


### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one-health approach , recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. it should monitor the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity. ### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , establishing applicable risk indicators and providing relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one-health approach , recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. it should monitor and inspect periodically the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , personnel training and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity.


### (8) to enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the union , the centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened to reflect the scope of regulation (eu) …/…. [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. to this end , the centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies , including newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction , ### (8) to enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the union , the centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened to reflect the scope of regulation (eu) …/…. [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. to this end , the centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies , including newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion and transplantation ,


### (8) to enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the union , the centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened to reflect the scope of regulation (eu) …/…. [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. to this end , the centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies , including newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction , ### (8) to enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the union , the centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened and strengthened to reflect the scope of regulation (eu) …/…. [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. to this end , the centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies , including the union's newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction ,


### (9) with a view to enhance the effectiveness of epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases and of the related special health issues in the union , the centre should be tasked with the further development of digital platforms and applications , supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , enabling the use of digital technologies , such as artificial intelligence , in the compilation and analysis of data , and providing member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated epidemiological surveillance systems. such digital platforms and applications should be developed with integrated eu space generated data with the intention to be integrate them in the future european health data space as governed by the union legislation. ### (9) with a view to enhance the effectiveness of epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases and of the related special health issues in the union , the centre should be tasked with the further development of secure and interoperable digital platforms and applications , supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , enabling the use of digital technologies , such as artificial intelligence , in the compilation and analysis of data , and providing member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated epidemiological surveillance systems. such digital platforms and applications should be developed with integrated eu space generated data with the intention to be integrate them in the future european health data space as governed by the union legislation.


### (11) the centre should help strengthen the capacity within the union to diagnose , detect , identify and characterise infectious agents which may threaten public health by ensuring the operation of the network of union reference laboratories in accordance with regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. this network is responsible for the promotion of good practice and alignment on diagnostics , testing methods , and use of tests , in order to ensure uniform surveillance , notification and reporting of diseases , as well as strengthened quality of testing and surveillance. ### (11) the centre should help strengthen the capacity within the union to diagnose , detect , identify and characterise infectious agents which may threaten public health by ensuring the operation in an integrated manner of a dedicated network of union reference laboratories in accordance with regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. this network is responsible for the promotion of good practice and alignment on diagnostics , testing methods , and use of tests , in order to ensure uniform surveillance , notification and standardised reporting of diseases , as well as strengthened quality of testing and surveillance.


### (12) where in case of cross-border health threats posed by communicable diseases , the blood and transplant services in the member states can provide a means for rapid testing of the donor population and assessing exposure to and immunity from the disease in the general population. these services are dependent on rapid risk assessments by the centre to safeguard patients in need of a therapy from a substance of human origin from the transmission of such a communicable disease. such risk assessments serve as the basis for appropriate adaptation of measures setting standards for quality and safety of the substances of human origin. the centre should therefore establish and operate a network of national blood and transplant services and their authorities to serve this purpose. ### (12) where in case of cross-border health threats posed by communicable diseases , the blood and transplant services in the member states can provide a means for rapid testing of the donor population and assessing exposure to and immunity from the disease in the general population. these services are dependent on rapid , comprehensive and accurate risk assessment by the centre to safeguard patients in need of a therapy from a substance of human origin from the transmission of such a communicable disease. such risk assessments serve as the basis for appropriate adaptation of measures setting standards for quality and safety of the substances of human origin. the centre should therefore establish and operate a network of national blood and transplant services and their authorities to serve this purpose.


### (17) to assist responses to outbreaks , which may spread within or to the union , the centre is to develop a framework for the mobilisation the eu health task force in accordance with decision no 1313/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council11 and facilitate the participation of union field response experts in international response teams in support of the union civil protection mechanism. the centre should enhance the capability of its staff as well as experts from union and eea countries , candidate countries and potential candidates , as well as european neighbourhood policy countries and eu partner countries as referred to in regulation (eu) no 233/2014 of the european parliament and of the council12 , to effectively participate in field missions and crisis management. ### (17) to assist responses to outbreaks , which may spread within or to the union , the centre is to develop a framework for the mobilisation the eu health task force in accordance with decision no 1313/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council11 and facilitate the participation of union field response experts in international response teams in support of the union civil protection mechanism. the centre should enhance the capability of its staff as well as experts from union and eea countries , candidate countries and potential candidates , as well as european neighbourhood policy countries and eu partner countries as referred to in regulation (eu) no 233/2014 of the european parliament and of the council12 , to effectively participate in field missions and crisis management. therefore , the centre should develop a framework of recognisable expertise levels.


### (18) in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the legal provisions applicable to the centre , it is appropriate to provide for a regular commission evaluation of the performance of the centre. ### (18) in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the legal provisions applicable to the centre , it is appropriate to provide for an annual commission evaluation of the performance of the centre.


### (3) ‘dedicated network’ means any specific network on diseases , special health issues or public health functions to ensure collaboration between the coordinating competent bodies of the member states; ### (3) ‘dedicated network’ means any specific network on diseases , special health issues or public health functions , set up , coordinated or supported by the centre to ensure collaboration between the coordinating competent bodies of the member states;


### 1a. the centre shall provide concrete analyses and recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats upon request of the commission.; ### 1a. the centre shall provide concrete analyses and recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable diseases or any cross-border health threats upon request of the commission.


### the centre may promote and initiate scientific studies necessary for the performance of its mission and applied scientific studies and projects on the feasibility , development and preparation of its activities. the centre shall avoid duplication with commission’s , member states’ and union research and health programmes , and will liaise between the public health and the research sector as needed. ### the centre may promote and initiate scientific studies necessary for the performance of its mission and applied scientific studies and projects on the feasibility , development and preparation of its activities. the centre shall avoid duplication with commission’s , member states’ , union and who research and health programmes , and will liaise between the public health and the research sector as needed.


### to carry out the studies referred to in the first paragraph , the centre shall have access to health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures and applications , in accordance with data protection rules , allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes. for the purposes of studies under the first paragraph , the centre shall also make use of other relevant data , for example on environmental and socio-economic factors.; ### to carry out the studies referred to in the first paragraph , the centre shall have access to health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures and applications , in accordance with data protection rules , allowing for the health data to be solely used for healthcare , health research , and policy making and regulatory purposes in the domain of health. for the purposes of studies under the first paragraph , the centre shall also make use of other relevant data , for example on environmental and socio-economic factors , after it has proven the necessity and proportionality of using these data.;


### 4. the centre shall consult with the commission and other union bodies or agencies with regard to the planning and priority setting of research and public health studies.; ### 4. the centre shall consult with the commission , relevant union bodies or agencies , and public health experts with regard to the planning and priority setting of research and public health studies.;


### the centre shall issue a scientific opinion on matters falling within its mission: ### the centre shall issue an independent scientific opinion on matters falling within its mission:


### 2. requests for a scientific opinion referred to in paragraph 1 shall clearly explain the scientific issue to be addressed and the union interest and be accompanied by sufficient background information regarding that issue. ### 2. requests for a scientific opinion referred to in paragraph 1 shall clearly explain the scientific issue to be addressed and the union interest or necessity and be accompanied by sufficient background information regarding that issue.


### 1. the centre shall support and assist the commission by operating the ewrs and by ensuring with the member states the capacity to respond in a coordinated manner. ### 1. the centre shall support and assist the commission by operating the ewrs and by ensuring with the member states the capacity to respond in a coordinated and timely manner.


### provide information , expertise , advice and risk assessment to member states and the commission; and ### provide information , expertise , advice , training and risk assessment to member states and the commission; and


### 3. the centre shall work with the commission and the hsc on the ewrs updates , including for the use of modern technologies , such as digital mobile applications , artificial intelligence models , or other technologies for automated contact tracing , building upon the contact tracing technologies developed by the member states and on defining the functional requirements of the ewrs. ### 3. the centre shall work with the commission and the hsc on the ewrs updates , including for the use of modern technologies , such as digital mobile applications , artificial intelligence models , or other technologies for automated contact tracing , building upon the contact tracing technologies developed by the member states which shall be used for the sole purpose of fighting the pandemic and when proven to be adequate , necessary and proportionate , and in full compliance with regulation (eu) 2016/679 and directive 2002/58/ec , and on defining the functional requirements of the ewrs.


### 3. for the purposes of paragraph 1 , the centre shall coordinate the preparation of rapid risk assessments by involving member states experts and relevant agencies , if necessary. ### 3. for the purposes of paragraph 1 , the centre shall coordinate the preparation of rapid risk assessments by involving member states , public health experts and relevant agencies and organisations.


### 2. the centre may be requested by the commission , the member states , third countries , in particular eu partner countries , and international organisations (in particular the who) to provide scientific or technical assistance in any field within the scope of its mission. the assistance may include aiding the commission and member states to develop technical guidelines on good practice and on protective measures to be taken in response to human health threats , providing expert assistance , mobilising and coordinating investigation teams. the centre shall provide scientific and technical expertise and assistance within its financial capacity and mandate , and in accordance with the appropriate working arrangements established with the commission. ### 2. the centre may be requested by the commission , the member states , third countries , in particular eu partner countries , and international organisations (in particular the who) to provide scientific or technical assistance in any field within the scope of its mission. the assistance may include aiding the commission and member states to develop technical guidelines on good practice and on protective measures to be taken in response to human health threats , providing expert assistance , mobilising and coordinating investigation teams and assessing the efficiency of response measures. the centre shall provide scientific and technical expertise and assistance within its financial capacity and mandate , and in accordance with the appropriate working arrangements established with the commission.


### 6. the centre shall , as appropriate , support and coordinate training programmes , in particular in epidemiological surveillance , field investigations , preparedness and prevention , and public health research.; ### 6. the centre shall , as appropriate , support and coordinate training programmes , in particular in epidemiological surveillance , field investigations , preparedness and prevention , public health research and community-based health response


### 1. the centre shall coordinate data collection , validation , analysis and dissemination of data at union level.; ### 1. the centre shall coordinate data , standardisation , collection , validation , analysis and dissemination of data at union level.


### develop solutions to access relevant health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures , in accordance with data protection rules , allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes; and provide and facilitate controlled access to health data to support public health research.; ### develop solutions to access relevant health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures , in accordance with data protection rules , allowing for the health data to be solely used for healthcare , health research , and policy making and regulatory purposes in the domain of health; and provide and facilitate controlled access to health data to support public health research.;


### 1. the centre shall establish capacity to mobilise and deploy the eu health task force including the centre’s staff and experts from member states and fellowship programmes , to assist local response to outbreaks of communicable diseases in member states and in third countries. ### 1. the centre shall establish capacity to mobilise and deploy the eu health task force including the centre’s staff , experts from member states , fellowship programmes and international and non-profit organisations , to assist local response to outbreaks of communicable diseases in member states and in third countries.


### 3. the centre shall cooperate as appropriate with the competent bodies in the member states and other interested parties with regard to public information campaigns.; ### 3. the centre shall cooperate as appropriate with the competent bodies in the member states , the who and other interested parties with regard to public information campaigns.;


### members’ term of office shall be three years and can be extended.; ### members’ term of office shall be three years and can be extended , if necessary.;


### determine the rules governing the languages of the centre , including the possibility of a distinction between the internal workings of the centre and the external communication , taking into account the need to ensure access to , and participation in , the work of the centre by all interested parties in both cases. ### determine the rules governing the languages of the centre , including the possibility of a distinction between the internal workings of the centre and the external communication , taking into account the need to ensure access to , and participation in , the work of the centre by all interested parties in both cases , as well as expert scrutiny of scientific findings and public understanding of the centre's work and recommendations.


### determine the rules governing the languages of the centre , including the possibility of a distinction between the internal workings of the centre and the external communication , taking into account the need to ensure access to , and participation in , the work of the centre by all interested parties in both cases. ### determine the rules governing the languages of the centre , including the possibility of a distinction between the internal workings of the centre and the external communication , taking into account the need to ensure access to , and participation in , the work of the centre by all interested parties in both cases. these may include the use of qualified interpreters (sign language , oral or tactile) if needed.


### 8. the director may invite experts or representatives of professional or scientific bodies , or non-governmental organisations with recognised experience in disciplines related to the work of the centre to cooperate in specific tasks and to take part in the relevant activities of the advisory forum. in addition , the commission may suggest to the director experts or representatives of professional or scientific bodies , or non-governmental organizations to be invited on an ad-hoc basis.; ### 8. the centre shall structurally engage public health experts , representatives of professional and scientific bodies and non-governmental organisations , in particular with recognised experience in disciplines related to the work of the centre , as well as in other areas , including non-communicable diseases and environmental protection , to take part in all key activities of the centre , dedicated networks and the advisory forum and to cooperate on specific tasks. in addition , the commission and member states may suggest to the centre experts or representatives of professional or scientific bodies , or non-governmental organisations to be consulted on an ad-hoc basis.;


### 1. welcomes the interinstitutional agreement on budgetary cooperation of 16 december 2020 (iia) and recalls the legally binding commitment towards the introduction of an eu digital levy as an own resource by 1 january 2023; ### 1. welcomes the interinstitutional agreement on budgetary cooperation on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , as well as on new own resources , including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources of16 december 2020 (iia); recalls the european commission’s legally binding commitment to present a legal proposal concerning a digital levy as a new own resources by june 2021;stresses the parliament , council and european commission’s legally binding commitment to introduce it at the latest by 1 january 2023;


### 1. notes that the current rules date back to the early 20th century , and are mainly based on physical presence; points out that digitalised companies can engage in significant business activities in a jurisdiction without physical presence there , and therefore taxes paid in one jurisdiction no longer reflect the value and profits created there; regrets that the traditional concept of permanent establishment fails to cover the new aspects of digital businesses , and underlines the need to define virtual permanent establishment; stresses that users of online platforms and consumers of digital services cannot be shifted outside a jurisdiction in the same way as capital and labour , and should therefore be the basis for the definition of a new tax nexus in order to provide an effective remedy against aggressive planning; ### 1. notes that the current rules date back to the early 20th century , and are mainly based on physical presence; points out that digitalisation has greatly increased the ability of companies to engage in significant business activities in a jurisdiction without physical presence there , and therefore taxes paid in one jurisdiction no longer reflect the value and profits created there; warns that there is a much broader issue of profit misalignment by multinational companies , also less digitalized ones , facilitated by the current international tax rules; deplores that the traditional concept of permanent establishment has become outdated for the 21st century , and underlines the need for a wider definition of permanent establishment; stresses that users of online platforms and consumers of digital services are now central features in value creation by highly digitalized businesses and cannot be shifted outside a jurisdiction in the same way as capital and labour , and should therefore be the basis for the definition of a new tax nexus in order to provide an effective remedy against aggressive planning; warns against a narrow definition of the problems at stake that would result in designing targeted rules for certain businesses only;


### 2. regrets the oecd’s failure to find consensus on digital taxation by the end of 2020 as planned; ### 2. regrets the oecd’s failure to find consensus on digital taxation by the end of 2020 as planned; stresses that in the absence of a fair taxation in the digital economy at global level , the eu must lead the way and ensure that such a taxation is implemented at the eu level; recalls that on average , digital businesses face an effective tax rate of only 9.5% , compared to 23.2% for traditional business models1a;


### 2. regrets the shortcomings of the international tax system , which is unfit for properly addressing the challenges of globalisation and digitalisation; calls for an international agreement aiming for a fair and effective tax system; ### 2. regrets the shortcomings of the international tax system , which is unfit for properly addressing the challenges of globalisation and digitalisation; calls for an international agreement aiming for a fair and effective tax system; calls for a deep reform of the tax system as a whole that is largely flawed , in particular due to the transfer pricing fiction that enables tax fraud and tax avoidance; highlights the need to tax multinational corporations on the basis of their global consolidated profits instead , treating corporate groups as single entities for tax purposes , with taxing rights being allocated between countries based on a fair and effective formula; recalls that the commission proposal on a common consolidated corporate tax base (ccctb) aims to introduce such a system within the eu; deplores the fact that the member states were not able to agree on this proposal yet; calls on the council to swiftly adopt the cctb and ccctb proposals;


### 3. stresses that the iia binds the council , parliament and the commission to irreversibly move forward with an eu digital levy that will enter the long-term eu budget as an own resource; underlines that , irrespective of whether the ground rules will be determined at oecd or eu level , revenues generated by digital taxation in the member states will become an own resource; ### 3. stresses that the iia binds the council , parliament and the commission to irreversibly create and implement an eu digital levy that will entirely enter the long-term eu budget as an own resource; underlines that , irrespective of whether the ground rules will be determined at oecd or eu level , revenues generated by digital taxation in the member states will entirely become an own resource;


### 4. reiterates that the eu digital levy will counter tax base erosion , ensure a level playing field and improve tax fairness by capturing mobile bases; considers that its revenues would be intricately linked to the open borders of the single market and the ‘digital union’; ### 4. stresses that the digital sector multinational enterprises do not currently pay the level of tax that they should owe , and that on average they pay less than non-digital companies , while both benefit from local non-economic factors (infrastructure , education level...); reiterates that the eu digital levy will counter tax base erosion , ensure a level playing field , secure a fair contribution from a sector which benefited from thecovid-19 outbreak and ensure tax fairness by capturing mobile bases and putting an end to double non-taxation;


### 5. maintains that the eu digital levy will be part of a basket of new own resources whose proceeds will be sufficient to cover , through the long-term eu budget , the repayment costs of the eu recovery instrument’s grants component , expected to be around eur 15 billion per year on average and eur 29.25 billion maximum per year from 2028 until 2058 , while avoiding a reduction in expenditure for eu programmes; notes that the revenue is estimated to be in the range of several billion euros to several tens of billions of euros depending on , among other factors , the taxable revenues , the taxable entity , the place of taxation , the calculation and the rate of tax; ### 5. maintains that the eu digital levy will be part of a basket of new own resources whose proceeds will be sufficient to cover , at least , and through the long-term eu budget , the repayment costs of the eu recovery instrument’s grants component , expected to be around eur 15 billion per year on average and eur 29.25 billion maximum per year from 2028 until 2058 ,while avoiding a reduction in expenditure for eu programmes and possibly reduce the gni-based contribution and/or allow for a bigger eu budget in the forthcoming multiannual financial frameworks; notes that the revenue is estimated to be in the range of several billion euros to several tens of billions of euros depending on , among other factors , the taxable revenues , the taxable entity , the place of taxation , the calculation and the rate of tax; warns against to a narrow definition of the problems at stake and as a result designing targeted rules for certain businesses only;


### c. whereas the beps action plan succeeded in establishing a global consensus on many issues in order to fight tax evasion , aggressive tax planning and tax avoidance; whereas , however , there was no agreement on addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy , which led to the adoption of the separate beps action 1 – 2015 final report; ### c. whereas the beps action plan has not succeeded in establishing sufficient global consensus on important issues in order to fight tax evasion , aggressive tax planning and tax avoidance; whereas there was no agreement in the past on addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy , which led to the adoption of the separate beps action 1 – 2015 final report; whereas over 100 non-oecd countries were not invited when beps action plan was negotiated and adopted , illustrating the lack of inclusiveness of the oecd process;


### e. whereas the commission put forward two proposals on the taxation of the digital economy in 2018 , including a short-term solution introducing a digital services tax (dst) , and a long-term solution defining a significant digital presence (sdp) as a nexus for corporate taxation which should replace the dst; whereas parliament supported these proposals , but they were not adopted in the council because member states could not reach the unanimous agreement needed in the realm of taxation at eu level; ### e. whereas the commission has put forward two proposals on the taxation of the digital economy in 2018 , including a short-term solution introducing a digital services tax (dst) , and a long-term solution defining a significant digital presence (sdp) as a nexus for corporate taxation which should replace the dst; whereas parliament supported all these proposals , but they have been all blocked at council level due to the fact that taxation matters still fall under the unanimity rule; whereas other important proposals are blocked such as the proposal for a council directive on a common consolidated corporate tax base (ccctb);


### h. whereas the lockdowns in response to the covid-19 pandemic have accelerated the transition to an economy based on digital services , putting physical businesses at a further disadvantage ; whereas there is an urgent need to act swiftly , taking into account the aim of the g20/oecd if to conclude its negotiations in july 2021; ### h. whereas the lockdowns in response to the covid-19 pandemic have accelerated the transition to an economy based on digital services , putting physical businesses at a further disadvantage; whereas such companies are making excess profits on the back of traditional businesses and such profits are not being adequately taxed; whereas there is an urgent need to act swiftly , taking into account the aim of the g20/oecd if to conclude its negotiations in july 2021; whereas the initial deadline of end 2020 has already been missed;


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


### 1. welcomes the annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 assessments , the strategy’s enhanced focus on social and environmental dimensions and its emphasis on the importance of combining crisis management with the transformative aspirations of the green deal and the digital transition; underlines that the covid-19 crisis is having an impact on the notion of reforms , recovery and resilience and highlights the portuguese presidency’s emphasis on the european social model as a valuable contribution in this regard; ### 1. welcomes the annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 assessments , the strategy’s enhanced focus on social and environmental dimensions and its emphasis on the importance of combining crisis management with reforms identified in the european semester , the transformative aspirations of the green deal and the digital transition;underlines that the covid-19 crisis is having an impact on the notion of reforms , recovery and resilience and highlights the portuguese presidency’s emphasis on the european social model as a valuable contribution in this regard;


### 1. welcomes the fact that the annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 confirms the refocusing of the european semester (semester) process to place sustainability , health and the wellbeing of citizens at the centre of economic and social policies; ### 1. strongly welcomes the fact that the annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 confirms the refocusing of the european semester (semester) process to place sustainability , health and the wellbeing of citizens at the centre of economic and social policies; stresses that economic growth is not an end in itself but that sustainable development should deliver shared prosperity and well-being for all while fully respecting the limits of our planet;


### 2. stresses that the alignment of the semester process with the eu’s long-term climate and environmental objectives must be accelerated , as per the commission’s engagements under the green deal; underlines that the coordination of the member states’ macroeconomic policies is , among others , an essential tool to achieve the green deal; ### 2. stresses that the alignment of the semester process with the eu’s long-term climate and environmental objectives is crucial and must be accelerated , as per the commission’s engagements under the green deal; underlines that the coordination of the member states’ macroeconomic , socioeconomic and fiscal policies is an essential tool to achieve the green deal; believes that the achievement of the union’s climate , environmental and social objectives should be treated as equally important and binding as the achievement of the deficit and debt targets;


### 2. notes that the finnish authorities submitted the application on 30 december 2020 , and that the commission finalised its assessment on 6 may 2021 and notified it to parliament on the same day; ### 2. notes that the finnish authorities submitted the application on 30 december 2020 , and that the commission finalised its assessment on 6 may 2021 and notified it to parliament on the same day; regrets that the assessment of the commission took so long in current circumstances;


### 3. notes that the application relates in total to 508 workers made redundant in company finnair oyl and one subcontractor; further notes that finland expects that 500 out of the total eligible beneficiaries will participate in the measures (targeted beneficiaries); ### 3. notes that the application relates in total to 508 workers made redundant in company finnair oyj and one subcontractor; further notes that finland expects that 500 out of the total eligible beneficiaries will participate in the measures (targeted beneficiaries);


### 4. recalls that the social impacts of the redundancies are expected to be considerable for workers in the helsinki-uusimaa region , where the number of unemployed jobseekers increased by 22 ,5 % between february and april 2020 , and by 0.8 percentage points between 2019 and 202013 , leading to difficult prospects in terms of reemployment of the dismissed workers; notes therefore that the dismissed workers could benefit from customised job-search guidance and support , along with tailored upskilling and reskilling to increase their chances of re-employment; ### 4. recalls that the social impacts of the redundancies are expected to be considerable for workers in the helsinki-uusimaa region , where finnair has its operating hub , and where the number of unemployed jobseekers increased by 22 ,5 % between february and april 2020 , and by 0.8 percentage points between 2019 and 202013 , leading to difficult prospects in terms of reemployment of the dismissed workers; notes positively therefore that the dismissed workers could benefit from customised job-search guidance and support , along with tailored upskilling and reskilling to increase their chances of re-employment;


### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers and self-employed persons consist of the following actions: coaching and other preparatory measures , employment and business services , trainings , pay subsidy , start-up grant and allowances for travel , accommodation and removal; welcomes the provision of vocational qualification trainings to the beneficiaries , including courses such as artificial intelligence (a.i.) , digital security and robotics; further welcomes the use of pay subsidy by finland to reduce the payroll costs of the beneficiaries as well as start-up grants to promote the creation of business activity; ### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers and self-employed persons consist of the following actions: coaching and other preparatory measures , employment and business services , trainings , pay subsidy , start-up grant and allowances for travel , accommodation and removal; welcomes the provision of vocational qualification trainings to the beneficiaries , including courses such as artificial intelligence (a.i.) , digital security and robotics; further welcomes the use of pay subsidy by finland to reduce the payroll costs of the beneficiaries as well as start-up grants to promote the creation of business activity but reminds that this support should be conditional on the active participation of these beneficiaries in job-search or training activities;


### c. whereas the application relates to 491 displaced workers whose activity has ceased , out of which 192 occurred in the course of collective redundancies that were notified to the authorities in six companies4 ; ### c. whereas the application relates to a total of 491 displaced workers whose activity has ceased , out of which 192 occurred in the course of collective redundancies that were notified to the authorities in six companies4;


### h. whereas the commission declared that the health crisis resulted in an economic crisis , set out a recovery plan for the economy , and underlined the role of the egf as an emergency tool8 ; ### h. whereas , in light of the covid-19 pandemic and its social and economic consequences the commission reinforced , and underlined the role of the egf as an emergency tool8 and allowed for cases directly linked to the pandemic to be financed from the egf;


### 4. recalls that the social impacts of the redundancies are expected to be important for workers in the basque region , where the number of unemployed persons increased by 25 % between march and august 202011 , and where long-term unemployment represented 55 ,6 % of total unemployment in may 2021 (3 ,6 p.p. higher than in january 2021) and unemployed persons with basic education or less represented 60 ,8 %; ### 4. recalls that the social impacts of the redundancies are expected to be important for workers , as well as the entire basque region , where the number of unemployed persons increased by 25 % between march and august 202011 , and where long-term unemployment represented 55 ,6 % of total unemployment in may 2021 (3 ,6 p.p. higher than in january 2021) and unemployed persons with basic education or less represented 60 ,8 %;


### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers and self-employed persons consist of the following actions: profiling sessions , occupational guidance , job-search assistance , support and/or contribution to business creation , re-skilling , up-skilling and on-the-job training , as well as participation allowances; the measures were planned to be in line with the spanish circular economy strategy and the training contributes to boost the process of digital transformation in the industry; ### 7. recalls that personalised services provided to the displaced workers and self-employed persons following the decision consist of the following actions: profiling sessions , occupational guidance , job-search assistance , support and/or contribution to business creation , re-skilling , up-skilling and on-the-job training , as well as participation allowances; the measures were planned to be in line with the spanish circular economy strategy and the training contributes to boost the process of digital transformation in the industry;


### 11. reiterates that assistance from the egf must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies , by virtue of national law or collective agreements; ### 11. reiterates that assistance from the egf must not replace actions which are the responsibility of companies , by virtue of national law or collective agreements as well as any allowances and/or rights of the targeted beneficiaries;


### 3. stresses the urgent need to release financial assistance through the european union solidarity fund to ensure that support can reach the affected regions in good time; ### 3. stresses the urgent need to release financial assistance through the european union solidarity fund to ensure that support can reach the affected regions in good time; highlights that , due to climate change , the number and severity of natural disasters will increase over time and will become costlier; stresses that climate change requires primarily a preventive policy in line with the paris agreement and the european green deal;


### (3) member states should put at the disposal of the commission the documents and information necessary for the commission to exercise the power conferred upon it as regards the own resources of the union. in particular , member states should send periodic statements relating to the own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste to the commission. ### (3) member states should put at the disposal of the commission the documents and information necessary for the commission to exercise the power conferred upon it as regards the own resources of the union. in particular , member states should send periodic statements relating to the own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste to the commission. the commission should forward those documents to the european parliament.


### (4) member states should be able at all times to provide the commission with the documents substantiating the amount of the own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste that was calculated. ### (4) member states should be able at all times to provide the commission with the documents substantiating the amount of the own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste that was calculated. the commission should then forward those documents to the european parliament.


### (6) the gross reductions in annual gni-based contributions granted to denmark , germany , austria , the netherlands and sweden under article 2(4) of decision (eu , euratom) 20../….+ should be taken into account for the entry of the gni-based own resource in the accounts pursuant to the third subparagraph of article 6(3) of regulation (eu , euratom) no 609/2014 and for the making available of that own resource pursuant to article 10a of that regulation. ### deleted


### 2. the third subparagraph of article 6(3) and article 10a of regulation (eu , euratom) no 609/2014 shall apply to the gross reductions in annual gni-based contributions granted to denmark , germany , austria , the netherlands and sweden under article 2(4) of decision (eu , euratom) 20../….+. ### deleted


### 6. the commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing forms for the statements relating to the own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste , referred to in paragraph 5 of this article. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 14(2). ### 6. the commission shall adopt delegated acts establishing forms for the statements relating to the own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste , referred to in paragraph 5 of this article. those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 14(2).


### 5. the commission may adopt implementing acts further specifying the procedure for the review referred to in paragraph 4 of this article. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14(3). ### 5. the commission may adopt delegated acts further specifying the procedure for the review referred to in paragraph 4 of this article. those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 14(3).


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


### 1. reiterates the importance of the european union solidarity fund (eusf) in providing financial assistance to member states and regions hit by natural disasters; welcomes the recent extension of the eusf’s scope to major public health emergencies; ### 1. reiterates the importance of the european union solidarity fund (eusf) in providing financial assistance to member states and regions hit by natural disasters; takes note of the recent revisions made to the instrument; welcomes the recent extension of the eusf’s scope to major public health emergencies; recalls the increases made to the advance payments of the eusf , which increased the value of advance payments from 10 % to 25 % of the anticipated financial contribution and the upper limit from eur 30 million to eur 100 million;


### 1. reiterates the importance of the european union solidarity fund (eusf) in providing financial assistance to member states and regions hit by natural disasters; welcomes the recent extension of the eusf’s scope to major public health emergencies; ### 1. reiterates the importance of the european union solidarity fund (eusf) in providing financial assistance to member states and regions , including in the neighbourhood of the eu , hit by natural disasters; welcomes the recent extension of the eusf’s scope to major public health emergencies; regrets that the extension of the scope has not been matched by an extension of the envelope;


### 2. stresses that the number and severity of emergencies is unpredictable; remains concerned about the eusf’s annual ceiling for the period 2021-2027; regrets that , due to budgetary constraints , countries applying for support as a result of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020 will receive under 50 % of the potential aid amount; ### 2. stresses that the number and severity of emergencies is unpredictable; highlights , however , that due to climate change , the number and severity of natural disasters will increase over time and will become costlier; remains concerned about the eusf’s annual ceiling for the period 2021-2027; regrets that , due to budgetary constraints , countries applying for support as a result of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020 will receive under 50 % of the potential aid amount;


### 4. insists that the role of the budgetary authority be fully safeguarded; notes that , under the new multiannual financial framework (mff) , eusf appropriations are entered in the general budget and made available via transfers; stresses the need for timely information on such transfers; regrets , also , the absence of detailed background information on applications for eusf support , which hampers scrutiny; ### 4. insists that the role of the budgetary authority be fully safeguarded; notes that , under the new multiannual financial framework (mff) , eusf appropriations are entered in the general budget and made available via transfers; stresses the need for timely information on such transfers; regrets , also , the absence of detailed background information on applications for eusf support , which hampers scrutiny; demands , despite the new procedure , that the commission provides the same level of information as it did in the previous mff;


### 5. emphasises the curative nature of the eusf , and therefore the need for effective synergies with other union policies and programmes , in particular the european green deal and those supporting disaster prevention and risk management; calls for a revision of the eusf to ensure that ‘build back better’ is incentivised; ### 5. emphasises the curative nature of the eusf , and therefore the need for effective synergies with other union policies and programmes , in particular the european green deal and those supporting disaster prevention and risk management; calls for a revision of the eusf to ensure that ‘build back better’ is enshrined , while also stressing that climate change requires primarily a preventive policy in line with the paris agreement and the european green deal;


### 5. emphasises the curative nature of the eusf , and therefore the need for effective synergies with other union policies and programmes , in particular the european green deal and those supporting disaster prevention and risk management; calls for a revision of the eusf to ensure that ‘build back better’ is incentivised; ### 5. emphasises the curative nature of the eusf , and therefore the need for effective synergies with other union policies and programmes , in particular with the european structural and investment funds , the european green deal and those supporting disaster prevention and risk management; calls for a revision of the eusf to ensure that ‘build back better’ is incentivised;


### 6. regrets the lack of visibility of the eusf , which means the role of the union is not always clearly demonstrated; regrets that the eusf regulation contains neither an obligation to publicise eusf support nor any reporting requirement on this. ### 6. regrets the lack of visibility of the eusf , which means the role of the union is not always clearly demonstrated , especially in all european languages and via accessible channels; regrets that the eusf regulation contains neither an obligation to publicise eusf support nor any reporting requirement on this; calls on the commission to present a targeted revision of the eusf regulation by the end of 2021 including the obligation to make eusf support visible in any approved cases;


### 6. regrets the lack of visibility of the eusf , which means the role of the union is not always clearly demonstrated; regrets that the eusf regulation contains neither an obligation to publicise eusf support nor any reporting requirement on this. ### 6. regrets the lack of visibility of the eusf , which means the role of the union is not always clearly demonstrated; regrets that the eusf regulation contains neither an obligation to publicise eusf support nor any reporting requirement on this; highlights that good practices have been identified in affected member states for communicating about eusf support , such as the use of flags and eu logos; calls on the member states to publicise the eusf financial assistance and to signal the works and services that will be financed by the eusf;


### (2) europe faces a security landscape in flux , with evolving and increasingly complex security threats. criminals and terrorists exploit the advantages that the digital transformation and new technologies bring about , including the inter-connectivity and blurring of the boundaries between the physical and digital world. the covid-19 crisis has added to this , as criminals have quickly seized opportunities to exploit the crisis by adapting their modes of operation or developing new criminal activities. terrorism remains a significant threat to the freedom and way of life of the union and its citizens. ### (2) europe faces a security landscape in flux , with evolving and increasingly complex security threats. people engaged in criminal or terrorist activities exploit the advantages that the digital transformation and new technologies bring about , including the inter-connectivity and blurring of the boundaries between the physical and digital world. the covid-19 crisis and its socio-economic consequences have added to this , as people engaged in criminal activities have quickly seized opportunities to exploit the crisis by adapting their modes of operation or developing new criminal activities. terrorism remains a significant threat to the freedom and way of life of the union and its citizens.


### (4) as europe faces increasing threats from organised crime groups and terrorist attacks , an effective law enforcement response must include the availability of well-trained interoperable special intervention units specialised in the control of crisis situations. in the union , the law enforcement units of the member state cooperate on the basis of council decision 2008/617.53 europol should be able to provide support to these special intervention units , including by providing operational , technical and financial support. ### (4) as europe faces threats from organised crime groups and terrorist attacks , an effective law enforcement response must include the cooperation of special intervention units. in the union , the law enforcement units of the member state cooperate on the basis of council decision 2008/617.53 europol may assist with the cooperation of these special intervention units , including by providing operational and technical support.


### (5) in recent years large scale cyber attacks targeted public and private entities alike across many jurisdictions in the union and beyond , affecting various sectors including transport , health and financial services. cybercrime and cybersecurity cannot be separated in an interconnected environment. the prevention , investigation and prosecution of such activities is supported by coordination and cooperation between relevant actors , including the european union agency for cybersecurity (‘enisa’) , competent authorities for the security of network and information systems (‘nis authorities’) as defined by directive (eu) 2016/114854 , law enforcement authorities and private parties. in order to ensure the effective cooperation between all relevant actors at union and national level on cyber attacks and security threats , europol should cooperate with the enisa through the exchange of information and by providing analytical support. ### deleted


### (6) high-risk criminals play a leading role in criminal networks and pose a high risk of serious crime to the union’s internal security. to combat high-risk organised crime groups and their leading members , europol should be able to support member states in focusing their investigative response on identifying these persons , their criminal activities and the members of their criminal networks. ### deleted


### (14) one of europol’s objectives is to support and strengthen action by the competent authorities of the member states and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combatting forms of crime which affect a common interest covered by a union policy. to strengthen that support , europol should be able to request the competent authorities of a member state to initiate , conduct or coordinate a criminal investigation of a crime , which affects a common interest covered by a union policy , even where the crime concerned is not of a cross-border nature. europol should inform eurojust of such requests. ### (14) one of europol’s objectives is to support and strengthen action by the competent authorities of the member states and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combatting forms of crime which affect a common interest covered by a union policy. to strengthen that support , europol should be able to request the competent authorities of the member state concerned via the national units to initiate , conduct or coordinate a criminal investigation of a crime in accordance with national procedure , including prior judicial authorisation where applicable , which affects a common interest covered by a union policy. europol should inform eurojust of such requests.


### (17) data collected in criminal investigations have been increasing in size and have become more complex. member states submit large and complex datasets to europol , requesting europol’s operational analysis to detect links to other crimes and criminals in other member states and outside the union. member states cannot detect such cross-border links through their own analysis of the data. europol should be able to support member states’ criminal investigations by processing large and complex datasets to detect such cross-border links where the strict requirements set out in this regulation are fulfilled. where necessary to support effectively a specific criminal investigation in a member state , europol should be able to process those data sets that national authorities have acquired in the context of that criminal investigation in accordance with procedural requirements and safeguards applicable under their national criminal law and subsequently submitted to europol. where a member state provides europol with an investigative case file requesting europol’s support for a specific criminal investigation , europol should be able to process all data contained in that file for as long as it supports that specific criminal investigation. europol should also be able to process personal data that is necessary for its support to a specific criminal investigation in a member state if that data originates from a third country , provided that the third country is subject to a commission decision finding that the country ensures an adequate level of data protection (‘adequacy decision’) , or , in the absence of an adequacy decision , an international agreement concluded by the union pursuant to article 218 tfeu , or a cooperation agreement allowing for the exchange of personal data concluded between europol and the third country prior to the entry into force of regulation (eu) 2016/794 , and provided that the third county acquired the data in the context of a criminal investigation in accordance with procedural requirements and safeguards applicable under its national criminal law. ### deleted


### (17) data collected in criminal investigations have been increasing in size and have become more complex. member states submit large and complex datasets to europol , requesting europol’s operational analysis to detect links to other crimes and criminals in other member states and outside the union. member states cannot detect such cross-border links through their own analysis of the data. europol should be able to support member states’ criminal investigations by processing large and complex datasets to detect such cross-border links where the strict requirements set out in this regulation are fulfilled. where necessary to support effectively a specific criminal investigation in a member state , europol should be able to process those data sets that national authorities have acquired in the context of that criminal investigation in accordance with procedural requirements and safeguards applicable under their national criminal law and subsequently submitted to europol. where a member state provides europol with an investigative case file requesting europol’s support for a specific criminal investigation , europol should be able to process all data contained in that file for as long as it supports that specific criminal investigation. europol should also be able to process personal data that is necessary for its support to a specific criminal investigation in a member state if that data originates from a third country , provided that the third country is subject to a commission decision finding that the country ensures an adequate level of data protection (‘adequacy decision’) , or , in the absence of an adequacy decision , an international agreement concluded by the union pursuant to article 218 tfeu , or a cooperation agreement allowing for the exchange of personal data concluded between europol and the third country prior to the entry into force of regulation (eu) 2016/794 , and provided that the third county acquired the data in the context of a criminal investigation in accordance with procedural requirements and safeguards applicable under its national criminal law. ### (17) data collected in criminal investigations have been increasing in size and have become more complex. member states submit large and complex datasets to europol , requesting europol’s operational analysis to detect links to other crimes and people engaged in criminal activities in other member states and outside the union. member states cannot detect such cross-border links through their own analysis of the data. europol should be able to support member states’ criminal investigations by processing large and complex datasets to detect such cross-border links where the strict requirements and safeguards set out in this regulation are fulfilled. where necessary to support effectively a specific criminal investigation in a member state , europol should be able to process those data sets that national authorities have acquired in the context of that criminal investigation in accordance with procedural requirements and safeguards consistent with international human rights law and subsequently submitted to europol. where a member state provides europol with an investigative case file requesting europol’s support for a specific criminal investigation , europol should be able to process all data contained in that file for as long as it is strictly necessary to support that specific criminal investigation and complies with the requirement and safeguards set out in this regulation , including that the processing of personal data is limited to the categories of data subjects in annex ii. europol should also be able to process personal data that is strictly necessary for its support to a specific criminal investigation in a member state if that data originates from a third country , provided that the third country is subject to a commission decision finding that the country ensures an adequate level of data protection (‘adequacy decision’) , or , in the absence of an adequacy decision , an international agreement concluded by the union pursuant to article 218 tfeu that includes the transfer of personal data for law enforcement purposes , or a cooperation agreement allowing for the exchange of personal data concluded between europol and the third country prior to the entry into force of regulation (eu) 2016/794 , and provided that the third county acquired the data in the context of a criminal investigation in accordance with procedural requirements and safeguards consistent with international human rights law.


### (27) given the borderless nature of the internet , these services can often be provided from anywhere in the world. as a result , victims , perpetrators , and the digital infrastructure in which the personal data is stored and the service provider providing the service may all be subject to different national jurisdictions , within the union and beyond. private parties may therefore hold data sets relevant for law enforcement which contain personal data with links to multiple jurisdictions as well as personal data which cannot easily be attributed to any specific jurisdiction. national authorities find it difficult to effectively analyse such multi-jurisdictional or non-attributable data sets through national solutions. when private parties decide to lawfully and voluntarily share the data with law enforcement authorities , they do currently not have a single point of contact with which they can share such data sets at union-level. moreover , private parties face difficulties when receiving multiple requests from law enforcement authorities of different countries. ### (27) given the borderless nature of the internet , these services can often be provided from anywhere in the world. as a result , victims , perpetrators , and the digital infrastructure in which the personal data is stored and the service provider providing the service may all be subject to different national jurisdictions , within the union and beyond. private parties may therefore hold data sets relevant for law enforcement which may contain personal data with links to multiple jurisdictions as well as personal data which cannot easily be attributed to any specific jurisdiction. national authorities of member states may find it difficult to effectively analyse such multi-jurisdictional or non-attributable data sets through national solutions. when private parties decide to lawfully and voluntarily share the data with law enforcement authorities , they do currently not have a single point of contact with which they can share such data sets at union-level. moreover , private parties face difficulties when receiving multiple requests from competent law enforcement authorities of different countries.


### (39) europol should inform the european data protection supervisor prior to the launch of its research and innovation projects that involve the processing of personal data. for each project , europol should carry out , prior to the processing , an assessment of the impact of the envisaged processing operations on the protection of personal data and all other fundamental rights , including of any bias in the outcome. this should include an assessment of the appropriateness of the personal data to be processed for the specific purpose of the project. such an assessment would facilitate the supervisory role of the european data protection supervisor , including the exercise of its corrective powers under this regulation which might also lead to a ban on processing. the development of new tools by europol should be without prejudice to the legal basis , including grounds for processing the personal data concerned , that would subsequently be required for their deployment at union or national level. ### deleted


### (39) europol should inform the european data protection supervisor prior to the launch of its research and innovation projects that involve the processing of personal data. for each project , europol should carry out , prior to the processing , an assessment of the impact of the envisaged processing operations on the protection of personal data and all other fundamental rights , including of any bias in the outcome. this should include an assessment of the appropriateness of the personal data to be processed for the specific purpose of the project. such an assessment would facilitate the supervisory role of the european data protection supervisor , including the exercise of its corrective powers under this regulation which might also lead to a ban on processing. the development of new tools by europol should be without prejudice to the legal basis , including grounds for processing the personal data concerned , that would subsequently be required for their deployment at union or national level. ### (39) europol should inform the european data protection supervisor and the jpsg prior to the launch of any research and innovation project or activity. for each research and innovation project or activity , europol should carry out , prior to the processing , a data protection and fundamental rights impact assessment to ensure full respect with fundamental rights and data protection before and after the deployment of the research and innovation projects or activities , including the prevention of any potential bias in the outcome. such an assessment would facilitate the role of the european data protection supervisor in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1725 , which may include the exercise of its corrective powers and may lead to a ban on processing or on the launch of a research and innovation project or activity. europol should only use anonymized data for the development of research and innovation projects or activities. the management board should adopt a separate binding document for each research and innovation project or activity which should contain all the information related to the research innovation project or activity , and it should be available to the edps.


### (40) providing europol with additional tools and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight and accountability of europol. joint parliamentary scrutiny constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities. to enable effective political monitoring of the way europol applies additional tools and capabilities , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with annual information on the use of these tools and capabilities and the result thereof. ### (40) providing europol with additional tools and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight , transparency and accountability of europol. joint parliamentary scrutiny constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities. to enable effective political monitoring of the way europol applies tools and capabilities , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with quarterly information on the use of these tools and capabilities and the result thereof. the joint parliamentary scrutiny group should be informed before the launch of any research and innovation project.


### (40) providing europol with additional tools and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight and accountability of europol. joint parliamentary scrutiny constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities. to enable effective political monitoring of the way europol applies additional tools and capabilities , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with annual information on the use of these tools and capabilities and the result thereof. ### (40) providing europol with additional powers and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight , transparency and accountability of europol. the joint parliamentary scrutiny group constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities , and thus its powers need to be reinforced. to enable effective political monitoring of europol , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with quarterly information on the powers and capabilities of europol and the result thereof concerning matters related to this regulation , particularly with regards to research and innovation. the jpsg should be informed and consulted before the launch of any research and innovation project or activity as well as about the intention to develop new activities or set up any new specialized unit in europol. the jpsg should be represented in the management board by two representatives appointed by the members of the jpsg. the two representatives of the jpsg should have the same rights than the other members in the management board.


### (41) europol’s services provide added value to member states and third countries. this includes member states that do not take part in measures pursuant to title v of part three of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. member states and third countries may contribute to europol’s budget based on separate agreements. europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from member states and third countries on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of its objectives and tasks. ### (41) europol’s services provide added value to member states and third countries. this includes member states that do not take part in measures pursuant to title v of part three of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. member states and third countries may contribute to europol’s budget based on separate agreements. europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from member states and third countries on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of its objectives and tasks. the financial contributions that europol can receive from the member states or the third states should appear in the europol budget as external assigned revenue and should be included in the annual accounts and in the annual report on the budgetary and financial management of europol.


### (41) europol’s services provide added value to member states and third countries. this includes member states that do not take part in measures pursuant to title v of part three of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. member states and third countries may contribute to europol’s budget based on separate agreements. europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from member states and third countries on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of its objectives and tasks. ### (41) europol’s services provide added value to member states and third countries. this includes member states that do not take part in measures pursuant to title v of part three of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. member states and third countries may contribute to europol’s budget based on separate agreements. europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from member states and third countries on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of its objectives and tasks. the amount , origin and purpose of the contributions should be published and included in europol's work programme.


### (41) europol’s services provide added value to member states and third countries. this includes member states that do not take part in measures pursuant to title v of part three of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. member states and third countries may contribute to europol’s budget based on separate agreements. europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from member states and third countries on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of its objectives and tasks. ### deleted


### (41) europol’s services provide added value to member states and third countries. this includes member states that do not take part in measures pursuant to title v of part three of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. member states and third countries may contribute to europol’s budget based on separate agreements. europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from member states and third countries on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of its objectives and tasks. ### (41) europol’s support in accordance with this regulation provide added value to member states , including member states that do not take part in measures pursuant to title v of part three of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and third countries that are subject to an adequacy decision as referred to in point (a) of article 25(1) of this regulation or with which the union has concluded an international agreement pursuant to article218 tfeu that includes the transfer of personal data for law enforcement purposes. member states may contribute to europol’s budget on a voluntary basis based on separate financial agreements which should include the amount and purpose for which the financial contributions will be allocated , including a clearly description of the tasks to achieve this purpose. europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from member states on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of europol’s objectives and tasks set out in articles 3 and 4 respectively of this regulation. the amount , origin and purpose of the financial contributions to europol’s budget should be published and included in europol's multiannual programming and annual work programme referred in article 12.


### (46) this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular the right to the protection of personal data and the right to privacy as protected by articles 8 and 7 of the charter , as well as by article 16 tfeu. given the importance of the processing of personal data for the work of law enforcement in general , and for the support provided by europol in particular , this regulation includes effective safeguards to ensure full compliance with fundamental rights as enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights. any processing of personal data under this regulation is limited to what is strictly necessary and proportionate , and subject to clear conditions , strict requirements and effective supervision by the edps. ### (46) this regulation fully respects the fundamental rights and safeguards , and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular the right to the protection of personal data and the right to privacy as protected by articles 8 and 7 of the charter , as well as by article 16 tfeu. given the importance of the processing of personal data for the work of law enforcement in general , and for the support provided by europol in particular , this regulation includes enhanced safeguards , democratic oversight and accountability mechanisms , to ensure that the activities and tasks of europol are carried out in full compliance with fundamental rights as enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights , including protections ensured by tittle iii especially by article 20 on equality before the law and article 21 on non-discrimination , and that the right to obtain effective administrative or judicial redress is guaranteed in the event of non-compliance. the right to an effective remedy is enshrined in article 19 teu and article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union. each natural or legal person has the right to an effective judicial remedy before the competent national court against any of the measures taken pursuant to this regulation. any processing of personal data under this regulation is limited to what is strictly necessary and proportionate , and subject to clear conditions , strict requirements and effective supervision by the edps.


### europol shall also provide threats assessment analysis supporting the commission and the member states in carrying out risk assessments.; ### europol shall also provide threats assessment analysis supporting the commission and the member states in carrying out risk assessments , and shall make public its methodology , criteria and indicators used for the threat assessment analysis;


### 4a. europol shall assist the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing the union framework programmes for research and innovation activities that are relevant to achieve the objectives set out in article 3. when europol assists the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing a union framework programme , the agency shall not receive funding from that programme. ### deleted


### 4b. europol shall support the screening of specific cases of foreign direct investments into the union under regulation (eu) 2019/452 of the european parliament and of the council* that concern undertakings providing technologies used or being developed by europol or by member states for the prevention and investigation of crimes covered by article 3 on the expected implications for security. ### deleted


### 6a. europol may request member states , via their national units , to obtain personal data from private parties , which are established or have a legal representative in their territory , under their applicable laws , for the purpose of sharing it with europol , on the condition that the requested personal data is strictly limited to what is necessary for europol with a view to identifying the national units concerned. ### 6a. europol may request member states , via their national units , to obtain personal data from private parties , which are legally established or have a legal representative in their territory , under their applicable laws , for the purpose of sharing it with europol , on the condition that the requested personal data is strictly necessary , proportionate and limited to what is necessary for europol with a view to identifying the national units concerned , and provided that the requirements and safeguards set out in this regulation are fulfilled.


### irrespective of their jurisdiction over the specific crime in relation to which europol seeks to identify the national units concerned , member states shall ensure that their competent national authorities can lawfully process such requests in accordance with their national laws for the purpose of supplying europol with the information necessary for it to fulfil its objectives. ### irrespective of their jurisdiction over the specific crime in relation to which europol seeks to identify the national units concerned , member states shall ensure that their competent national authorities can lawfully process such requests in accordance with their national laws in compliance with union law for the purpose of supplying europol with the information necessary for it to fulfil europol's objectives set out in article 3 , and provided that the requirements and safeguards set out in this regulation are fulfilled. mutual assistance grounds for refusal shall apply and member states shall provide sufficient safeguards to the affected fundamental rights , including access to an effective remedy.


### 6b. europol’s infrastructure may be used for exchanges between the competent authorities of member states and private parties in accordance with the respective member states’ national laws. in cases where member states use this infrastructure for exchanges of personal data on crimes falling outside the scope of the objectives of europol , europol shall not have access to that data. ### deleted


### 4. europol may benefit from union funding in the form of contribution agreements or grant agreements in accordance with its financial rules referred to in article 61 and with the provisions of the relevant instruments supporting the policies of the union. contributions may be received from countries with whom europol or the union has an agreement providing for financial contributions to europol within the scope of europol’s objectives and tasks. the amount of the contribution shall be determined in the respective agreement.; ### 4. europol may benefit from union funding in the form of contribution agreements or grant agreements in accordance with its financial rules referred to in article 61 and with the provisions of the relevant instruments supporting the policies of the union. contributions may be received from countries with whom europol or the union has an agreement providing for financial contributions to europol within the scope of europol’s objectives and tasks. the amount of the contribution shall be determined in the respective agreement. these contributions shall not be linked or lead to measures or decisions that could undermine individuals' fundamental rights , or to any change within the scope of europol's objectives and tasks. the amount , origin and purpose of the contributions shall be published on the website of europol and included in its work programme.