### (22) the union should support member states with financial means to implement their plans through the social climate fund. payments from the social climate fund should be made conditional on achievement of the milestones and targets included in the plans. this would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of eu spending. ### (22) the union should support member states with financial means to implement their plans through the social climate fund. payments from the social climate fund should lead to the achievement of the milestones and targets included in the plans. this would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of eu spending.


### (23) the financial envelope of the fund should , in principle , be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec in the period 2026-2032. pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states are to finance 50% of the total costs of their plan themselves. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , member states should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under directive 2003/87/ec for that purpose. ### (23) pursuant to council decision (eu , euratom) 2020/205341 , member states should make those revenues available to the union budget as own resources. member states' contribution should be based on a thorough impact assessment taking into consideration their different starting points and income levels. for this purpose , as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected , additional funding should be provided.


### (34) horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council pursuant to article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. those rules are laid down in regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted pursuant to article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union also include a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union’s budget. ### (34) horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council pursuant to article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union apply to this regulation. those rules are laid down in regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants , procurement , prizes , indirect implementation , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors.


### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas). ### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly increased by climate ambition.


### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas). ### the measures and investments supported by the fund shall benefit households , micro-enterprises and transport users , which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the increased climate ambition.


### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. ### the general objective of the fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the increased climate ambition. the specific objective of the fund is to support vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings , decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration and storage of energy from renewable sources , and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.


### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources; ### (1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation , including the insulation of the building envelope , that is to say walls , roof , floor , the replacement of windows , the replacement of heating , cooling and cooking appliances , and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources as well as its storage;


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the european parliament and of the council50 ; in line with the latter definition , member states determine their respective range and proportion of vulnerable consumer groups affected by energy poverty within their territory , based on national specificities.


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; in line with the latter definition , member states determine their respective range and proportion of vulnerable consumer groups affected by energy poverty within their territory , based on national specificities;


### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; ### (2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of article 2 of directive (eu) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the european parliament and of the council50 ; in line with the latter definition , member states determine their respective range and proportion of vulnerable consumer groups affected by energy poverty within their territory , based on national specificities.


### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by increased climate ambition;


### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by increased climate ambition;;


### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty or households , including lower middle-income ones , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the increased climate ambition;


### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by climate ambition;


### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy; ### (12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy;


### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households , that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec and lack the means to purchase zero- and low-emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport , including public transport , particularly in rural and remote areas. ### (13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users , including from lower middle-income households.


### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from increased climate ambition.


### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec. ### 2. the plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the increased climate ambition.


### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources; ### finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings , to implement energy efficiency improvement measures , to carry out building renovation , and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings , including the integration of energy production , as well as its storage , from renewable energy sources;


### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy poverty , on micro-enterprises and on transport users , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote and rural; ### an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households , and in particular on incidence of energy poverty , on micro-enterprises and on transport users , comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users; emphasizing that the increased costs of the higher union climate ambition cannot be borne by the people instead of the big polluters , the companies , as this would increase the risk of energy poverty; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation , taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected , particularly territories which are remote and rural;


### an explanation of how the plan ensures that no investment or measure , included in the plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852; the commission shall provide technical guidance to the member states targeted to the scope of the fund to that effect; no explanation is required for the measures referred to in article 3(2); ### an explanation of how the plan ensures that no investment or measure , included in the plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of article 17 of regulation (eu) 2020/852;


### 2. payment of support shall be conditional upon achieving the milestones and targets for measures and investments set out in the plans. those milestones and targets shall be compatible with the union’s climate targets and cover in particular: ### 2. payment of support shall lead to achieving the milestones and targets for measures and investments set out in the plans. those milestones and targets shall be compatible with the union’s climate targets and cover in particular:


### 1. member states may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. such support shall decrease over time and be limited to the direct impact of the emission trading for buildings and road transport. eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under article 4(1) point (d). ### 1. member states may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under article 4(1) point (d).


### 2. where it is proven by the member state concerned in its plan that the public interventions referred to in paragraph 1 do not fully off-set the price increase resulting from the inclusion of the sectors of buildings and road transport into the scope of directive 2003/87/ec , direct income support may be included in the estimated total costs in the limits of the price increase not fully off-set. ### 2. where it is proven by the member state concerned in its plan that the public interventions referred to in paragraph 1 do not fully off-set the price increase resulting from the increased climate ambition.


### 3. member states may include in their plan , as part of the estimated total costs , the payments for additional technical support pursuant to article 7 of regulation (eu) 2021/240 and the amount of the cash contribution for the purpose of the member state compartment pursuant to the relevant provisions of regulation (eu) 2021/523. those costs shall not exceed 4 % of the financial total allocation for the plan , and the relevant measures , as set out in the plan , shall comply with this regulation. ### 3. member states may include in their plan , as part of the estimated total costs , the payments for additional technical support pursuant to article 7 of regulation (eu) 2021/240 and the amount of the cash contribution for the purpose of the member state compartment pursuant to the relevant provisions of regulation (eu) 2021/523. those costs shall not exceed 4 % of the financial total allocation for the plan , and the relevant measures , as set out in the plan , shall comply with this regulation. in addition , where necessary , the member state may propose additional technical assistance measures to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of public authorities and bodies , beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective management and use of the funds.


### the fund shall be implemented by the commission in direct management in accordance with the relevant rules adopted pursuant to article 322 tfeu , in particular regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 and regulation (eu , euratom) 2020/2092 of the european parliament and of the council59 . ### the fund shall be implemented by the commission in shared management in accordance with the relevant rules adopted pursuant to article 322 tfeu , in particular regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046.


### the fund shall be implemented by the commission in direct management in accordance with the relevant rules adopted pursuant to article 322 tfeu , in particular regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 and regulation (eu , euratom) 2020/2092 of the european parliament and of the council59 . ### the fund shall be implemented by the commission in shared management in accordance with the relevant rules adopted pursuant to article 322 tfeu.


### 1. member states shall contribute at least to 50 percent of the total estimated costs of their plans. ### 1. member states' contribution should be based on a thorough impact assessment taking into consideration their different starting points and income levels.


### 1. member states shall contribute at least to 50 percent of the total estimated costs of their plans. ### 1. member states ' contribution should be based on a thorough impact assessment taking into consideration their different starting points and income levels.


### whether the plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the member state concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec , especially households in energy poverty , duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the commission of the update of the concerned member state’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to article 9(3) , and articles 13 and 29 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , as well as in the commission recommendations to member states issued pursuant to article 34 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050. this shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the member state concerned; ### whether the plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households , vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the member state concerned from the increased climate ambition , especially households in energy poverty , duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the commission of the update of the concerned member state’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to article 9(3) , and articles 13 and 29 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , as well as in the commission recommendations to member states issued pursuant to article 34 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union by 2050. this shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the member state concerned;


### (iii) whether the plan contains measures and investments that contribute to the green transition , including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the union and the 2030 milestones of the mobility strategy. ### (iii) whether the plan contains measures and investments addressing the social impacts that contribute to the green transition , including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the union and the 2030 milestones of the mobility strategy.


### 1. where a social climate plan , including relevant milestones and targets , is no longer achievable , either in whole or in part , by the member state concerned because of objective circumstances , in particular because of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec , the member state concerned may submit to the commission an amendment of its plan to include the necessary and duly justified changes. member states may request technical support for the preparation of such request. ### 1. where a social climate plan , including relevant milestones and targets , is no longer achievable , either in whole or in part , by the member state concerned because of objective circumstances , in particular because of the actual direct effects of the increased climate ambition , the member state concerned may submit to the commission an amendment of its plan to include the necessary and duly justified changes. member states may request technical support for the preparation of such request.


### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/087/ec. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of the increased climate ambition. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/087/ec. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### 5. by 15 march 2027 each member state concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its plans in view of the actual direct effects of the increased climate ambition. those assessments shall be submitted to the commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### in 2027 , an assessment of the plan referred to in article 17(5) in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/087/ec; ### in 2027 , an assessment of the plan referred to in article 17(5) in view of the actual direct effects of the increased climate ambition;


### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and from the national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council63 . it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and other relevant considerations. ### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and from the national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council63 . it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and other relevant considerations.


### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and from the national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council63 . it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and other relevant considerations. ### 3. the evaluation report shall , in particular , assess to which extent the objectives of the fund laid down in article 1 have been achieved , the efficiency of the use of the resources and the union added value. it shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and from the national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by member states pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council63 . it shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system pursuant to chapter iva of directive 2003/87/ec and other relevant considerations.


### 1. this regulation sets out mandatory national targets for the deployment of sufficient alternative fuels infrastructure in the union , for road vehicles , vessels and stationary aircraft. it lays down common technical specifications and requirements on user information , data provision and payment requirements for alternative fuels infrastructure. ### 1. this regulation sets out minimum national targets for the deployment of sufficient alternative fuels infrastructure in the union , for road vehicles , vessels and stationary aircraft. it lays down common technical specifications and requirements on user information , data provision and payment requirements for alternative fuels infrastructure.


### (5) therefore all modes of transport should be addressed in one instrument which should take into account a variety of alternative fuels. the use of zero-emission powertrain technologies is at different stages of maturity in the different modes of transport. in particular , in the road sector , a rapid uptake of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles is taking place. hydrogen fuel-cell road vehicles are available to markets , as well. in addition , smaller hydrogen and battery electric vessels and hydrogen fuel-cell trains are currently being deployed in different projects and in first commercial operations , with full commercial roll out expected in the next years. in contrast , the aviation and waterborne sectors continue to be dependent on liquid and gaseous fuels , as zero- and low-emission powertrain solutions are expected to enter the market only around 2030 and in particular for the aviation sector even later , with full commercialisation taking its time. the use of fossil gaseous or liquid fuels is only possible if it is clearly embedded into a clear decarbonisation pathway that is in line with the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union , requiring increasing blending with or replacement by renewable fuels such as bio-methane , advanced biofuels or renewable and low-carbon synthetic gaseous and liquid fuels. ### (5) therefore all modes of transport should be addressed in one instrument which should take into account a variety of alternative fuels. the use of zero-emission powertrain technologies is at different stages of maturity in the different modes of transport. in particular , in the road sector , a rapid uptake of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles is taking place. hydrogen fuel-cell road vehicles are available to markets , as well. in addition , smaller hydrogen and battery electric vessels and hydrogen fuel-cell trains are currently being deployed in different projects and in first commercial operations , with full commercial roll out expected in the next years. in contrast , the aviation and waterborne sectors continue to be dependent on liquid and gaseous fuels , as zero- and low-emission powertrain solutions are expected to enter the market only around 2030 and in particular for the aviation sector even later , with full commercialisation taking its time. the use of fossil gaseous or liquid fuels is only possible if it is clearly embedded into a clear decarbonisation pathway that is in line with the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the union , requiring increasing blending with or replacement by renewable fuels such as bio-methane , advanced biofuels or renewable and low-carbon synthetic gaseous and liquid fuels. taking into account the above-mentioned differences between technologies and transport modes as well as the current uneven deployment of electric recharging points and hydrogen refuelling stations throughout the eu territory this regulation should provide for minimum standards with regard to the binding targets that would enable member states to define their national targets with greater flexibility and according to their actual needs.


### for each battery electric light-duty vehicle registered in their territory , a total power output of at least 1 kw is provided through publicly accessible recharging stations; and ### for each battery electric light-duty vehicle registered in their territory , a total power output of at least 0 ,85 kw is provided through publicly accessible recharging stations; and


### by 31 december 2025 , each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 300 kw and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 150 kw; ### by 31 december 2025 , each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 150 kw;


### member states shall ensure until 1 january 2025 that an appropriate number of publicly accessible refuelling points for lng are put in place , at least along the ten-t core network , in order to allow lng heavy-duty motor vehicles to circulate throughout the union , where there is demand , unless the costs are disproportionate to the benefits , including environmental benefits. ### member states shall ensure until 1 january 2028 that an appropriate number of publicly accessible refuelling points for lng are put in place , at least along the ten-t core network , in order to allow lng heavy-duty motor vehicles to circulate throughout the union , where there is demand , unless the costs are disproportionate to the benefits , including environmental benefits.


### (13) electric heavy-duty vehicles need a distinctively different recharging infrastructure than light-duty vehicles. public accessible infrastructure for electric heavy-duty vehicles is however currently almost nowhere available in the union. a combined approach of distance-based targets along the ten-t network , targets for overnight recharging infrastructure and targets at urban nodes should ensure that a sufficient publicly accessible infrastructure coverage for electric heavy-duty vehicles is established throughout the union to support the expected market uptake of battery electric heavy-duty vehicles. ### deleted


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### (5) in order to contribute to the increased ambition to reduce greenhouse gas net emissions from at least 40 % to at least 55 % below 1990 levels , binding annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be set out for each member state in the land use , land use change and forestry sector in the period from 2026 to 2030 (in analogy to the annual emission allocations set out in regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council32 ) , resulting in a target of 310 millions of tonnes co2 equivalent of net removals for the union as a whole in 2030. the methodology used to establish the national targets for 2030 should take into account the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2016 , 2017 and 2018 , reported by each member state , and reflect the current mitigation performance of the land use , land use change and forestry sector , and each member state’s share of the managed land area in the union , taking into account the capacity of that member state to improve its performance in the sector via land management practices or changes in land use that benefit the climate and biodiversity. ### (5) in order to contribute to the increased ambition to reduce greenhouse gas net emissions from at least 40 % to at least 55 % below 1990 levels , indicative annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be outlined for each member state in the land use , land use change and forestry sector in the period from 2026 to 2030 (in analogy to the annual emission allocations set out in regulation (eu) 2018/842 of the european parliament and of the council32 ) , resulting in an updated target of net co2 equivalent removals for the union as a whole in 2030. the methodology used to establish the national targets for 2030 should take into account the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2016 , 2017 and 2018 , reported by each member state , and reflect the current mitigation performance of the land use , land use change and forestry sector , and each member state’s share of the managed land area in the union , taking into account the capacity of that member state to improve its performance in the sector via land management practices or changes in land use that benefit the climate and biodiversity.


### (6) the binding annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be determined for each member state by a linear trajectory. the trajectory should start in 2022 , on the average of greenhouse gas emissions reported by that member state during 2021 , 2022 and 2023 and end in 2030 on the target set out for that member state. for member states that improve their methodology of calculating the emissions and removals , a concept of technical correction should be introduced. a technical correction should be added to the target of that member state corresponding to the effect of the change in methodology on the targets and the efforts of the member state to achieve them , in order to respect environmental integrity. ### (6) the indicative annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be determined for each member state by a linear trajectory. the trajectory should start in 2022 , on the average of greenhouse gas emissions reported by that member state during 2021 , 2022 and 2023 and end in 2030 on the target set out for that member state. for member states that improve their methodology of calculating the emissions and removals , a concept of technical correction should be introduced. a technical correction should be added to the target of that member state corresponding to the effect of the change in methodology on the targets and the efforts of the member state to achieve them , in order to respect environmental integrity.


### (8) the land sector has the potential to become rapidly climate-neutral by 2035 in a cost-effective manner , and subsequently generate more greenhouse gas removals than emissions. a collective commitment aiming to achieve climate-neutrality in the land sector in 2035 at eu level can provide the needed planning certainty to drive land-based mitigation action in the short term , considering that it can take many years for such action to deliver the desired mitigation outcomes. moreover , the land sector is projected to become the largest sector in the eu greenhouse gas flux profile in 2050. it is therefore particularly important to anchor that sector to a trajectory that can effectively deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. by mid-2024 , the member states should submit their updated integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council34 . the plans should include relevant measures by which each member state best contributes to the collective target of climate neutrality in the land sector at eu level in 2035. on the basis of these plans , the commission should propose national targets , ensuring that the union-wide greenhouse gas emissions and removals in the land use , land use change and forestry sector and the emissions from the agriculture non-co2 sectors are at least balanced by 2035. contrary to the eu level target of climate neutrality for the land sector by 2035 , such national targets will be binding and enforceable on each member state. ### (8) the land sector has the potential to become climate-neutral in a cost-effective manner , and subsequently generate more greenhouse gas removals than emissions. a collective commitment aiming to achieve climate-neutrality in the land sector at eu level can provide the needed planning certainty to drive land-based mitigation action in the short term , considering that it can take many years for such action to deliver the desired mitigation outcomes. moreover , the land sector is projected to become the largest sector in the eu greenhouse gas flux profile in 2050. it is therefore particularly important to anchor that sector to a trajectory that can effectively deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. by mid-2024 , the member states should submit their updated integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 of the european parliament and of the council34 . the plans should include relevant measures by which each member state best contributes to the collective target of climate neutrality in the land sector at eu level. on the basis of these plans , the commission should propose indicative national targets , ensuring that the union-wide greenhouse gas emissions and removals in the land use , land use change and forestry sector and the emissions from the agriculture non-co2 sectors are at least balanced by 2035.


### (11) considering the specificities of the land use , land use change and forestry sector in each member state , as well as the fact that member states need to increase their performance to achieve their national binding targets , a range of flexibilities should remain at the disposal of the member states , including trading surpluses and the extension of forest-specific flexibilities , while respecting the environmental integrity of the targets. ### (11) considering the specificities of the land use , land use change and forestry sector in each member state , as well as the fact that member states need to increase their performance to achieve their national indicative targets , a range of flexibilities should remain at the disposal of the member states , including trading surpluses and the extension of forest-specific flexibilities , while respecting the environmental integrity of the targets.


### (13) with the setting of binding national annual targets for greenhouse gas removals based on the reported greenhouse gas emissions and removals from 2026 onwards , the rules for target compliance should be set out. the principles laid down in regulation (eu) 2018/842 should apply mutatis mutandis , with a penalty for non-compliance calculated in the following way: 108% of the gap between the assigned target and the net removals reported in the given year will be added to the greenhouse gas emission figure reported in the subsequent year by the member state. ### (13) with the setting of indicative national annual targets for greenhouse gas removals based on the reported greenhouse gas emissions and removals from 2026 onwards , the rules for target compliance should be set out. the principles laid down in regulation (eu) 2018/842 should apply mutatis mutandis.


### commitments of member states to take the necessary measures aiming towards the collective achievement of climate-neutrality in the union by 2035 in the land use , land use change and forestry sector including emissions by the non-co2 agriculture.’; ### commitments of member states to take the necessary measures aiming towards the collective achievement of climate-neutrality in the union in the land use , land use change and forestry sector including emissions by the non-co2 agriculture.’;


### 2. the 2030 union target for net greenhouse gas removals is 310 million tonnes co2 equivalent as a sum of the member states targets established in accordance with paragraph 3 of this article , and shall be based on the average of its greenhouse gas inventory data for the years 2016 , 2017 and 2018. ### deleted


### the commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out the annual targets based on the linear trajectory for net greenhouse gas removals for each member state , for each year in the period from 2026 to 2029 in terms of tonnes co2 equivalent. these national trajectories shall be based on the average greenhouse gas inventory data for the years 2021 , 2022 and 2023 , reported by each member state. the value of the 310 million tonnes co2 equivalent net removals as a sum of the targets for member states set out in annex iia may be subject to a technical correction due to a change of methodology by member states. the method for determination of the technical correction to be added to the targets of the member states , shall be set out in these implementing acts. for the purpose of those implementing acts , the commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2021 , 2022 and 2023 submitted by member states pursuant to article 26(4) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### the commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out the indicative annual targets based on the linear trajectory for net greenhouse gas removals for each member state , for each year in the period from 2026 to 2029 in terms of tonnes co2 equivalent. these indicative national trajectories shall be based on the average greenhouse gas inventory data for the years 2021 , 2022 and 2023 , reported by each member state. the method for determination of the technical correction to be added to the indicative targets of the member states , shall be set out in these implementing acts. for the purpose of those implementing acts , the commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2021 , 2022 and 2023 submitted by member states pursuant to article 26(4) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### 4. the union-wide greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors set out in article 2(3) , points (a) to (j) , shall aim to be net zero by 2035 and the union shall achieve negative emissions thereafter. the union and the member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the collective achievement of the target for 2035. ### deleted


### the difference in the union between the annual sum of all greenhouse gas emissions and removals on its territory and in all of the land reporting categories referred to in article 2(2) , points (a) to (j) , and the union target [of 310 million tonnes co2 equivalent of net removals] is negative , in the period from 2026 to 2030. ### the difference in the union between the annual sum of all greenhouse gas emissions and removals on its territory and in all of the land reporting categories referred to in article 2(2) , points (a) to (j) , and the union target is negative , in the period from 2026 to 2030.


### following the report , the commission shall make legislative proposals where it deems it appropriate. in particular , the proposals shall set out annual targets and governance aiming towards the 2035 climate-neutrality target as laid down in article 4(4) , additional union policies and measures , and a post-2035 framework , including in the scope of the regulation greenhouse gas emissions and removals from additional sectors , such as the marine and freshwater environment.; ### following the report , the commission shall make legislative proposals where it deems it appropriate. in particular , the proposals shall set out annual targets and governance as laid down in article 4(4) , additional union policies and measures , and a post-2035 framework including in the scope of the regulation greenhouse gas emissions and removals from additional sectors , such as the marine and freshwater environment.;


### the member state’s commitments and national targets for net greenhouse gas removals pursuant to article 4(1) and (2) of regulation (eu) 2018/841 and its contributions aim towards reaching the union objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2035 and achieving negative emissions thereafter pursuant to article 4(4) of that regulation;; ### the member state’s commitments and national targets for net greenhouse gas removals pursuant to article 4(1) and (2) of regulation (eu) 2018/841 and its contributions aim towards reaching the union objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero and achieving negative emissions thereafter pursuant to article 4(4) of that regulation;;


### (4) annex v is amended in accordance with annex iii to this regulation. ### deleted


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### (2) from 2020 , air transport has been one of the hardest hit sector by the covid-19 crisis. with the perspective of an end to the pandemic in sight , it is expected that air traffic will gradually resume in the coming years and recover to its pre-crisis levels. at the same time , emissions from the sector have been increasing since 1990 and the trend of increasing emissions could return as we overcome the pandemic. therefore , it is necessary to prepare for the future and make the necessary adjustments ensuring a well-functioning air transport market that contributes to achieving the union’s climate goals , with high levels of connectivity , safety and security. ### (2) from 2020 , air transport has been one of the hardest hit sector by the covid-19 crisis. with the perspective of an end to the pandemic in sight , it is expected that air traffic will gradually resume in the coming years and recover to its pre-crisis levels. at the same time , emissions from the sector have been increasing since 1990 and the trend of increasing emissions could return as we overcome the pandemic. therefore , it is necessary to prepare for the future and make the necessary adjustments ensuring a well-functioning air transport market that contributes to achieving the union’s climate goals , in particular achieving climate-neutrality by 2050 at the latest , with high levels of connectivity , safety and security.


### (5) in particular , it is essential to ensure a level playing field across the union air transport market regarding aviation fuel , which account for a substantial share of aircraft operators’ costs. variations in fuel prices can affect significantly aircraft operators’ economic performance and negatively impact competition on the market. where differences in aviation fuel prices exist between union airports or between union and non-union airports , this can lead aircraft operators to adapt their refuelling strategies for economic reasons. fuel tankering increases aircraft’s fuel consumption and results in unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions. fuel tankering by aircraft operators accordingly undermines of the union’s efforts towards environmental protection. some aircraft operators are able to use favourable aviation fuel prices at their home base as a competitive advantage towards other airlines operating similar routes. this can have detrimental effects on the competitiveness of the sector and be harmful to air connectivity. this regulation should set up measures to prevent such practices in order to avoid unnecessary environmental damage as well as to restore and preserve the conditions for fair competition on the air transport market. ### (5) in particular , it is essential to ensure a level playing field across the union air transport market regarding aviation fuel , which account for a substantial share of aircraft operators’ costs. variations in fuel prices can affect significantly aircraft operators’ economic performance , negatively impact competition on the market and disrupt air connectivity for citizens with the burden that this entails for the right of freedom of movement for citizens relying on air transport. where differences in aviation fuel prices exist between union airports or between union and non-union airports , this can lead aircraft operators to adapt their refuelling strategies for economic reasons. fuel tankering increases aircraft’s fuel consumption and results in unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions , and it's also a risk of loss of competitiveness of union airports vis-à-vis third country airports. fuel tankering by aircraft operators accordingly undermines of the union’s efforts towards environmental protection. some aircraft operators are able to use favourable aviation fuel prices at their home base as a competitive advantage towards other airlines operating similar routes. this can have detrimental effects on the competitiveness of the sector and be harmful to air connectivity. this regulation should set up measures to prevent such practices in order to avoid unnecessary environmental damage as well as to restore and preserve the conditions for fair competition on the air transport market.


### (6) a key objective of the common transport policy is sustainable development. this requires an integrated approach aimed at ensuring both the effective functioning of union transport systems and protection of the environment. sustainable development of air transport requires the introduction of measures aimed at reducing the carbon emissions from aircraft flying from union airports. such measures should contribute to meeting the union’s climate objectives by 2030 and 2050. ### (6) a key objective of the common transport policy is sustainable development. this requires an integrated approach aimed at ensuring both the effective functioning of union transport systems and protection of the environment. sustainable development of air transport requires the introduction of measures aimed at reducing the greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft flying from union airports , including addressing the non-co2 climate impacts of aviation. such measures should contribute to meeting the union’s climate objectives by 2030 and 2050.


### (7) the communication on a sustainable and smart mobility strategy10 adopted by the commission in december 2020 sets a course of action for the eu transport system to achieve its green and digital transformation and become more resilient. the decarbonisation of the air transport sector is a necessary and challenging process , especially in the short term. technological advancements , pursued in european and national research and innovation aviation programmes have contributed to important emission reductions in the past decades. however , the global growth of air traffic has outpaced the sector’s emissions reductions. whereas new technologies are expected to help reducing short-haul aviation’s reliance on fossil energy in the next decades , sustainable aviation fuels offer the only solution for significant decarbonisation of all flight ranges , already in the short term. however , this potential is currently largely untapped. ### (7) the communication on a sustainable and smart mobility strategy10 adopted by the commission in december 2020 sets a course of action for the eu transport system to achieve its green and digital transformation and become more resilient. the decarbonisation of the air transport sector is a necessary and challenging process , especially in the short term. technological advancements , pursued in european and national research and innovation aviation programmes have contributed to important emission reductions in the past decades. however , the global growth of air traffic has outpaced the sector’s emissions reductions. whereas new technologies are expected to help reducing short-haul aviation’s reliance on fossil energy in the next decades , and new zero-emission aircraft technologies , such as electric- or hydrogen-powered aircraft can play an important role in commercial aviation in the medium and long term , sustainable aviation fuels offer the main solution for significant decarbonisation of all flight ranges , already in the short term. however , this potential is currently largely untapped.


### (12) therefore , uniform rules need to be laid down for the aviation internal market to complement directive (eu) 2018/2001 and to deliver on its overall objectives by addressing the specific needs and requirements arising from the eu aviation internal market. in particular , the present regulation aims to avoid a fragmentation of the aviation market , prevent possible competitive distortions between economic actors , or unfair practices of cost avoidance as regards the refuelling of aircraft operators. ### (12) therefore , uniform rules need to be laid down for the aviation internal market to complement directive (eu) 2018/2001 and to deliver on its overall objectives by addressing the specific needs and requirements arising from the eu aviation internal market and promoting sustainable renewable fuels in aviation. in particular , the present regulation aims to avoid a fragmentation of the aviation market , prevent possible competitive distortions between economic actors , or unfair practices of cost avoidance as regards the refuelling of aircraft operators. all this said , this regulation should pay special attention to those air routes connecting islands with the continent. affordable air transport is a condition for the right of freedom of movement within the union for the citizens from insular regions.


### (16) development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels with a high potential for sustainability , commercial maturity and a high potential for innovation and growth to meet future needs should be promoted. this should support creating innovative and competitive fuels markets and ensure sufficient supply of sustainable aviation fuels for aviation in short and long term to contribute to union transport decarbonisation ambitions , while strengthening union’s efforts towards a high level of environmental protection. for this purpose , sustainable aviation fuels produced from feedstock listed in parts a and b of annex ix of directive (eu) 2018/2001 , as well as synthetic aviation fuels should be eligible. in particular , sustainable aviation fuels produced from feedstock listed in part b of annex ix of directive (eu) 2018/2001 are essential , as currently the most commercially mature technology to decarbonise air transport already in the short term. ### (16) development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels with commercial maturity and a high potential for innovation and growth to meet future needs should be promoted , prioritising those with the highest potential for sustainability. this should support creating innovative and competitive fuels markets and ensure sufficient supply of sustainable aviation fuels for aviation in short and long term to contribute to union transport decarbonisation ambitions , while strengthening union’s efforts towards a high level of environmental protection. for this purpose , sustainable aviation fuels produced from feedstock listed in parts a and b of annex ix of directive (eu) 2018/2001 , as well as synthetic aviation fuels should be eligible. in particular , sustainable aviation fuels produced from feedstock listed in part b of annex ix of directive (eu) 2018/2001 are essential , as currently the most commercially mature technology to decarbonise air transport already in the short term.


### (19) the present regulation should aim to ensure that aircraft operators can compete on the basis of equal opportunities as regards the access to sustainable aviation fuels. to avoid any distortions on the air services market , all union airports covered by this regulation should be supplied with uniform minimum shares of sustainable aviation fuels. whereas the market is free to supply and use larger quantities of sustainable fuel , this regulation should ensure that the mandatory minimum shares of sustainable aviation fuels are the same across all the covered airports. it supersedes any requirements established directly or indirectly at national or regional level requiring aircraft operators or aviation fuel suppliers to uptake or supply sustainable aviation fuels with different targets than the ones prescribed under this regulation. in order to create a clear and predictable legal framework and in doing so encourage the market development and deployment of the most sustainable and innovative with growth potential to meet future needs fuel technologies , this regulation should set out gradually increasing minimum shares of synthetic aviation fuels over time. setting out a dedicated sub-obligation on synthetic aviation fuels is necessary in view of the significant decarbonisation potential of such fuels , and in view of their current estimated production costs. when produced from renewable electricity and carbon captured directly from the air , synthetic aviation fuels can achieve as high as 100% emissions savings compared to conventional aviation fuel. they also have notable advantages compared to other types of sustainable aviation fuels with regards to resource efficiency (in particular for water needs) of the production process. however , synthetic aviation fuels’ production costs are currently estimated at 3 to 6 times higher than the market price of conventional aviation fuel. therefore , this regulation should establish a dedicated sub-obligation for this technology. other types of synthetic fuels , such as low carbon synthetic fuels achieving high greenhouse gas reductions , could be considered for inclusion in the scope of this regulation in the course of future revisions , where such fuels become defined under the renewable energy directive. ### (19) the present regulation should aim to ensure that aircraft operators can compete on the basis of equal opportunities as regards the access to sustainable aviation fuels. to avoid any distortions on the air services market , all union airports covered by this regulation should be supplied with uniform minimum shares of sustainable aviation fuels. whereas the market is free to supply and use larger quantities of sustainable fuel , this regulation should ensure that the mandatory minimum shares of sustainable aviation fuels are the same across all the covered airports. moreover , in order to take into account the criticality of air routes connecting islands with the continent , the access to sustainable fuel should be prioritised for island airports in face of significant price disruptions. this regulation supersedes any requirements established directly or indirectly at national or regional level requiring aircraft operators or aviation fuel suppliers to uptake or supply sustainable aviation fuels with different targets than the ones prescribed under this regulation. in order to create a clear and predictable legal framework and in doing so encourage the market development and deployment of the most sustainable and innovative with growth potential to meet future needs fuel technologies , this regulation should set out gradually increasing minimum shares of synthetic aviation fuels over time. setting out a dedicated sub-obligation on synthetic aviation fuels is necessary in view of the significant decarbonisation potential of such fuels , and in view of their current estimated production costs. when produced from renewable electricity and carbon captured directly from the air , synthetic aviation fuels can achieve as high as 100% emissions savings compared to conventional aviation fuel. they also have notable advantages compared to other types of sustainable aviation fuels with regards to resource efficiency (in particular for water needs) of the production process. however , synthetic aviation fuels’ production costs are currently estimated at 3 to 6 times higher than the market price of conventional aviation fuel. therefore , this regulation should establish a dedicated sub-obligation for this technology. other types of synthetic fuels , such as low carbon synthetic fuels achieving high greenhouse gas reductions , could be considered for inclusion in the scope of this regulation in the course of future revisions , where such fuels become defined under the renewable energy directive.


### — ‘synthetic aviation fuels’ means fuels that are renewable fuels of non-biological origin , as defined in article 2 , second paragraph , point 36 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 , used in aviation; ### — ‘synthetic aviation fuels’ means liquid or gaseous fuels that are renewable fuels of non-biological origin , as defined in article 2 , second paragraph , point 36 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 , or electricity from renewable sources used in aviation;


### union airports shall take necessary measures to facilitate the access of aircraft operators to aviation fuels containing shares of sustainable aviation fuels in accordance with annex i and , shall provide the infrastructure necessary for the delivery , storage and uplifting of such fuels. ### union airports shall take necessary measures to facilitate the access of aircraft operators to aviation fuels containing shares of sustainable aviation fuels in accordance with annex i and , shall provide the infrastructure and labour force necessary for the delivery , storage and uplifting of such fuels , as well as for hydrogen and electric recharging/refuelling of aircrafts , in accordance with [article 13 of regulation on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure].


### this regulation lays down harmonised rules on the uptake and supply of sustainable aviation fuels. ### this regulation lays down harmonised rules on the uptake and supply of sustainable aviation fuels , including through establishing obligations for aviation fuel suppliers to provide a share of sustainable aviation fuel , a refuelling obligation for aircraft operators , and obligations for union airports to provide the necessary infrastructure.


### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and sports; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; ### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and sports; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes , and to further enhance the coordination of approaches with specific inclusion measures aimed at helping to prevent persons with disabilities , disadvantaged children and students from vulnerable and marginalised backgrounds from falling further behind;


### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and sports; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; ### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and sports; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating a swift and sustainable recovery and the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes;


### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and sports; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; ### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors and industries , youth , media , and sports; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes;


### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and sports; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; ### 1. is deeply concerned by the persistent impact of the covid-19 pandemic on education , the cultural and creative sectors (including industries) , and sports; urges the commission to take all necessary measures to continue facilitating the digital transition of these sectors and supporting the beneficiaries of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes;


### 2. recalls the possible synergies and complementarities between erasmus+ , creative europe and the european solidarity corps on the one hand , and other eu programmes and funding sources on the other , such as the european social fund+ and the recovery and resilience facility; regrets the fact that in practice , these synergies and complementarities are not being fully coordinated in most member states; ### 2. recalls the possible synergies and complementarities between erasmus+ , creative europe and the european solidarity corps on the one hand , and other eu programmes and funding sources on the other , such as the european social fund+ and the recovery and resilience facility; regrets the fact that in practice , these synergies and complementarities are not being fully coordinated in most member states; calls on the commission to further examine these synergies and complementarities and support the member states in coordinating them;


### 2. recalls the possible synergies and complementarities between erasmus+ , creative europe and the european solidarity corps on the one hand , and other eu programmes and funding sources on the other , such as the european social fund+ and the recovery and resilience facility; regrets the fact that in practice , these synergies and complementarities are not being fully coordinated in most member states; ### 2. recalls the possible synergies and complementarities between erasmus+ , creative europe and the european solidarity corps on the one hand , and other eu programmes and funding sources on the other , such as the recovery and resilience facility , the european social fund+ and the just transition fund; regrets the fact that in practice , these synergies and complementarities are not being fully coordinated in most member states;


### 3. is convinced that the capacity for building synergies across eu programmes is essential to achieve a european education area by 2025 and a successful new european bauhaus initiative; urges the commission and the member states , in this regard , to step up their efforts to maximise the complementary nature of their investments and actions and ensure they are supported across all eu funding sources; ### 3. is convinced that the capacity for building synergies across eu programmes is essential to achieve a european education area by 2025 and a successful new european bauhaus initiative; urges the commission and the member states , in this regard , to step up their efforts to maximise the complementary nature of their investments and actions and ensure they are supported across all eu funding sources; urges the commission to put more effort into publicly communicating the opportunities of the new european bauhaus initiative for culture , education , youth , sport and media;


### 4. welcomes the inclusion measures put forward by the commission with the aim of reinforcing the erasmus+ and european solidarity corps programmes until 2027; ### 4. welcomes the inclusion measures put forward by the commission with the aim of reinforcing the erasmus+ and european solidarity corps programmes until 2027; highlights the need to further enhance these inclusion measures to ensure that persons with disabilities , disadvantaged children , students from marginalised or vulnerable backgrounds and overall , no one is left behind;


### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism; ### 5. acknowledges that implementing the green deal and achieving the union’s emission reduction goals will require massive investment , whilst stressing that the cost of inaction would be much higher; emphasises that the union budget is at the heart of efforts to make a just transition towards a greener and more resilient union in which no one is left behind; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism; highlights the importance of already well functioning national utility cost reduction schemes;


### 5. notes with concern that , according to the commission’s financial programming , the overall creative europe envelope is expected to drop by 20 % between 2022 and 2023 , even after taking into account the estimated 2023 top-up resulting from the programme-specific adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation; considers that , because a full recovery of the cultural and creative sectors is not expected before 2024 , additional funds need to be allocated to this programme in 2023; ### 5. notes with concern that , according to the commission’s financial programming , the overall creative europe envelope is expected to drop by 20 % between 2022 and 2023 , even after taking into account the estimated 2023 top-up resulting from the programme-specific adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation; considers that , because a full recovery of the cultural and creative sectors is not expected before 2024 , and therefore urges the commission to allocate additional funds to this programme in 2023;


### 5. notes with concern that , according to the commission’s financial programming , the overall creative europe envelope is expected to drop by 20 % between 2022 and 2023 , even after taking into account the estimated 2023 top-up resulting from the programme-specific adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation; considers that , because a full recovery of the cultural and creative sectors is not expected before 2024 , additional funds need to be allocated to this programme in 2023; ### 5. notes with concern that , according to the commission’s financial programming , the overall creative europe envelope is expected to drop by 20 % between 2022 and 2023 , even after taking into account the estimated 2023 top-up resulting from the programme-specific adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation; stresses that an extensive recovery of the cultural and creative sectors is not expected before 2024 additional funds need to be allocated to this programme in 2023;


### 5. notes with concern that , according to the commission’s financial programming , the overall creative europe envelope is expected to drop by 20 % between 2022 and 2023 , even after taking into account the estimated 2023 top-up resulting from the programme-specific adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation; considers that , because a full recovery of the cultural and creative sectors is not expected before 2024 , additional funds need to be allocated to this programme in 2023; ### 5. condemns that , according to the commission’s financial programming , the overall creative europe envelope is expected to drop by 20 % between 2022 and 2023 , even after taking into account the estimated 2023 top-up resulting from the programme-specific adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation; considers that , because a full recovery of the cultural and creative sectors is not expected before 2024 , additional funds need to be allocated to this programme in 2023;


### 6. is pleased that parliament managed to secure an additional eur 8 million for the erasmus+ programme and european solidarity corps to finance the european year of youth 2022 , ensuring that the core activities of both programmes will not be affected; ### 6. is pleased that parliament managed to secure an additional eur 8 million for the erasmus+ programme and european solidarity corps to finance the european year of youth 2022 , ensuring that the core activities of both programmes will not be affected; regrets that this additional sum is still far from sufficient; urges the commission and member states for further financing and concrete measures to show that they agree that our european youth and their future belong at the heart of all union efforts;


### 7. calls on the commission , in this regard , to support the co-legislators’ commitment for the european year of youth 2022 to leave a lasting legacy by planning follow-up activities and securing adequate financing for 2023 and by performing a thorough evaluation of the year; ### 7. calls on the commission , in this regard , to support the co-legislators’ commitment for the european year of youth 2022 to leave a lasting legacy by planning follow-up activities and securing adequate financing for 2023 and by performing a thorough evaluation of the year; calls on all member states to take our european youth more seriously and to put their interests and future at the heart of eu politics which should also be reflected in the union budget;


### 8. urges the commission and the european education and culture executive agency to continue improving their it systems and tools and to put forward additional administrative simplification measures that are necessary for the smooth and successful implementation of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes , as well as pilot projects and preparatory actions , in 2023. ### 8. urges the commission and the european education and culture executive agency to continue improving their it systems and tools and to make them more accessible , and to put forward additional administrative simplification measures that are necessary for the smooth and successful implementation of the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes , as well as pilot projects and preparatory actions , in 2023.


### promoting the rule of law and its application ### eu fundamental rights


### 10. considers it essential for the union’s credibility to ensure the proper use of union funds and to take all steps to protect the union’s financial interests; emphasises the clear link between respect for the rule of law and efficient implementation of the union budget in accordance with the principles of sound financial management; considers that regulation (eu , euratom) 2020/2092 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget should be applied immediately and in full; believes that adequate resources should be made available to union bodies in this field , such as the european public prosecutor’s office , olaf , or eurojust; ### deleted


### 11. emphasises that the rule of law protects the other fundamental values on which the union is founded and is intrinsically linked to respect for democracy and fundamental rights; highlights the importance of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme in sustaining and further developing open , rights-based , democratic , equal and inclusive societies; ### 11. emphasises the protection of fundamental values on which the union is founded and is intrinsically linked to respect for democracy and fundamental rights; highlights the importance of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme;


### 21. recalls that the union institutions agreed on a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources to ensure repayment of the recovery plan; considers that moving forward with this package is of the utmost importance; urges , therefore , the council to respect the agreed timing; ### 21. recalls that the union institutions agreed on a roadmap for the introduction of new own resources to ensure repayment of the recovery plan; considers that moving forward with this package is of the utmost importance; highlights the unjust nature of a collective debt repayment that includes member states which did not gain access to their funds; reminds that unanimity is needed in council to decide on any new own resources and ratification of this decision by national parliaments is essential;


### (99) member states should empower and protect all people equally , irrespective of their sex , gender , age , disability , race or ethnic origin , sexual orientation , religion or belief , and ensure that those most affected or put at greater risk of being affected by energy poverty , or most exposed to the adverse impacts of energy poverty , are adequately protected. in addition , member states should ensure that energy efficiency measures do not exacerbate any existing inequalities , notably with respect to energy poverty. ### (99) member states should empower and protect all people equally , irrespective of their sex , age , disability , race or ethnic origin , sexual orientation , religion or belief , and ensure that those most affected or put at greater risk of being affected by energy poverty , or most exposed to the adverse impacts of energy poverty , are adequately protected. in addition , member states should ensure that energy efficiency measures do not exacerbate any existing inequalities , notably with respect to energy poverty.


### (100) member states should ensure that national energy regulatory authorities take an integrated approach encompassing potential savings in the energy supply and the end-use sectors. without prejudice to security of supply , market integration and anticipatory investments in offshore grids necessary for the deployment of offshore renewable energy , national energy regulatory authorities should ensure that the energy efficiency first principle is applied in the planning and decision making processes and that network tariffs and regulations incentivise improvements in energy efficiency. member states should also ensure that transmission and distribution system operators consider the energy efficiency first principle. that would help transmission and distribution system operators to consider better energy efficiency solutions and incremental costs incurred for the procurement of demand side resources , as well as the environmental and socio-economic impacts of different network investments and operation plans. such an approach requires a shift from the narrow economic efficiency perspective to maximised social welfare. the energy efficiency first principle should in particular be applied in the context of scenario building for energy infrastructure expansion where demand side solutions could be considered as viable alternatives and need to be properly assessed , and it should become an intrinsic part of the assessment of network planning projects. its application should be scrutinised by national regulatory authorities. ### (100) member states should ensure that national energy regulatory authorities take an integrated approach encompassing potential savings in the energy supply and the end-use sectors. without prejudice to security of supply , market integration and anticipatory investments in offshore grids necessary for the deployment of offshore renewable energy , national energy regulatory authorities should ensure that the energy efficiency first principle is applied in the planning and decision making processes and that network tariffs and regulations incentivise improvements in energy efficiency. member states should also ensure that transmission and distribution system operators consider the energy efficiency first principle. that would help transmission and distribution system operators to consider better energy efficiency solutions and incremental costs incurred for the procurement of demand side resources , as well as the environmental and socio-economic impacts of different network investments and operation plans. such an approach requires a shift from the narrow economic efficiency perspective to maximised social welfare. without prejudice to the principle of cost-reflectiveness of network tariffs , the energy efficiency first principle should in particular be applied in the context of scenario building for energy infrastructure expansion where demand side solutions could be considered as viable alternatives and need to be properly assessed , and it should become an intrinsic part of the assessment of network planning projects. its application should be scrutinised by national regulatory authorities.


### 4. member states shall establish a network of experts from various sectors such as health sector , building sector and social sectors to develop strategies to support local and national decision makers in implementing energy efficiency improvement measures alleviating energy poverty , measures to generate robust long term solutions to mitigate energy poverty and to develop appropriate technical assistance and financial tools. member states shall strive to ensure a network of experts’ composition that ensures gender balance and reflects the perspectives of people in all their diversity. ### 4. member states shall establish a network of experts from various sectors such as health sector , building sector and social sectors to develop strategies to support local and national decision makers in implementing energy efficiency improvement measures alleviating energy poverty , measures to generate robust long term solutions to mitigate energy poverty and to develop appropriate technical assistance and financial tools. member states shall strive to ensure a network of experts’ composition that ensures gender balance and reflects the perspectives of people.


### 1. in conformity with the energy efficiency first principle , member states shall ensure that energy efficiency solutions are taken into account in the planning , policy and major investment decisions related to the following sectors: ### 1. in conformity with the energy efficiency first principle , taking into account the commission recommendation on the energy efficiency first principle member states shall ensure that energy efficiency solutions are taken into account in the planning , policy and major public investment decisions related to the following sectors:


### 2. member states shall ensure that the application of the energy efficiency first principle is verified by the relevant entities where policy , planning and investment decisions are subject to approval and monitoring requirements. ### 2. member states shall assess that the application of the energy efficiency first principle in case of new decisions when where policy , planning and major public investment decisions are subject to approval and monitoring requirements.


### 1. member states shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 reference scenario so that the union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 787 mtoe and the union’s primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 1023 mtoe in 2030.91 ### 1. member states shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 reference scenario so that the union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 787 mtoe. in addition , member states shall collectively strive for the union’s 2030 primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 1023 mtoe in 2030.91


### 2. each member state shall set national energy efficiency contributions for final and primary energy consumption to meet , collectively , the binding union target set in paragraph 1 . member states shall notify those contributions together with an indicative trajectory for those contributions to the commission as part of the updates of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , and as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans as referred to in , and in accordance with , the procedure set out in article 3 and articles 7 to 12 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 . when doing so , member states shall use the formula defined in annex i of this directive and explain how , and on the basis of which data , the contributions have been calculated. ### 2. each member state shall set an indicative national energy efficiency contributions for final or primary energy consumption to meet , collectively , the binding union target set in paragraph 1 . member states shall notify those contributions together with an indicative trajectory for those contributions to the commission as part of the updates of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , and as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans as referred to in , and in accordance with , the procedure set out in article 3 and articles 7 to 12 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 . when doing so , member states may use the formula defined in annex i of this directive and take into account the requirements set out in paragraph 3 and explain how , and on the basis of which data , the contributions have been calculated.


### (iii) development of all sources of renewable energies , nuclear energy , carbon capture and storage; ### (iii) the current use and development of all sources of renewable energies , nuclear energy , carbon capture and storage;


### 3. where the commission concludes , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 29(1) and (3) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , that insufficient progress has been made towards meeting the energy efficiency contributions , member states that are above their indicative trajectories referred to in paragraph 2 of this article shall ensure that additional measures are implemented within one year following the date of reception of the commission's assessment in order to ensure getting back on track to reach their energy efficiency contributions. those additional measures shall include , but shall not be limited to , the following measures: ### 3. where the commission concludes , on the basis of its assessment pursuant to article 29(1) and (3) of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , that insufficient progress has been made towards meeting the energy efficiency contributions , member states that are above their indicative trajectories referred to in paragraph 2 of this article shall ensure that additional measures are implemented within two years following the date of reception of the commission's assessment in order to ensure getting back on track to reach their energy efficiency contributions. those additional measures shall include , but shall not be limited to , the following measures:


### 2. member states shall include , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof pursuant to regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , a list of public bodies which shall contribute to the fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraph 1 of this article , the amount of energy consumption reduction to be achieved by each of them and the measures they plan to achieve it. as part of their integrated national energy and climate reports pursuant to article 17 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999 , member states shall report to the commission the final energy consumption reduction achieved annually. ### 2. member states shall include , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof pursuant to the list of obliged public bodies which shall contribute to the fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraph 1 of this article , the amount of energy consumption reduction to be achieved by each of them and the measures they plan to achieve it. the list of obliged public bodies shall include at least ministries , government-designated central purchasing bodies and all state budget public bodies. as part of their integrated national energy and climate reports member states shall report to the commission the final energy consumption reduction achieved annually by the obliged public bodies.


### 3. for the purposes of this article , member states shall make publicly available an inventory of heated and/or cooled public bodies’ buildings with a total useful floor area of more than 250 m2. this inventory shall be updated at least once a year. the inventory shall contain at least the following data: ### 3. for the purposes of this article member states shall make publicly available an inventory of heated and/or cooled public bodies’ buildings with a total useful floor area of more than 250 m2.this inventory shall be updated at least every three years. the inventory shall contain at least the following data:


### count towards the amount of required energy savings in point (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 , energy savings achieved in the energy transformation , distribution and transmission sectors , including efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure , as a result of implementing the requirements set out in in article 23(4) , point (a) of article 24(4) , and article 25(1) , (5) to (9) and (11). member states shall inform the commission about their intended policy measures under this point for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans. the impact of those measures shall be calculated in accordance with annex v and included in those plans; ### count towards the amount of required energy savings in point (a) and (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 , energy savings and avoided network losses achieved in the energy transformation , distribution and transmission sectors , including efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure , as a result of implementing the requirements set out in article 23(4) , point (a) of article 24(4) , and article 25(1) , (5) to (9) and(11). member states shall inform the commission about their intended policy measures under this point for the period from 1 january 2021 to 31 december 2030 as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans. the impact of those measures shall be calculated in accordance with annex v and included in those plans. by 2024 , the commission shall adopt an implementing act laying down the methodology for the calculation and verification of avoided network losses;


### (14) in order to have an impact , the energy efficiency first principle needs to be consistently applied by decision makers in all relevant policy , planning and major investment decisions – that is to say large-scale investments with a value of more than 50 euro million each or 75 euro million for transport infrastructure projects – affecting energy consumption or supply. the proper application of the principle requires using the right cost-benefit analysis methodology , setting enabling conditions for energy efficient solutions and proper monitoring. demand side flexibility can bring significant benefits to consumers and to society at large , and can increase the efficiency of the energy system and decrease the energy costs , for example by reducing system operation costs resulting in lower tariffs for all consumers. member states should take into account potential benefits from demand side flexibility in applying the energy efficiency first principle and where relevant consider demand response , energy storage and smart solutions as part of their efforts to increase efficiency of the integrated energy system. ### (14) in order to have an impact , the energy efficiency first principle needs to be consistently applied by decision makers in all relevant policy , planning and major investment decisions – that is to say large-scale investments with a value of more than 50 euro million each or 75 euro million for transport infrastructure projects – affecting energy consumption or supply. the proper application of the principle requires using the right cost-benefit analysis methodology , setting enabling conditions for energy efficient solutions and proper monitoring. demand side flexibility can bring significant benefits to consumers and to society at large , and can increase the efficiency of the energy system. member states should take into account potential benefits from demand side flexibility in applying the energy efficiency first principle and where relevant consider demand response , energy storage and smart solutions as part of their efforts to increase efficiency of the integrated energy system.