### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , identify possible zoonotic spillovers , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities , also in the field of anticipatory research for health , knowing that this type of research puts its focus more on anticipating and preventing future health risks , complementing that research that seeks to solve current health challenges. the centre should work with nominated national and , where appropriate , regional focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , taking into account the close relationship between nature deterioration and increasing emergence of zoonotic diseases. this framework should address such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy , mental health , interlinkages between health and nature and behaviour change.


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


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


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


### in pursuing its mission , the centre shall take full account of the responsibilities of the member states , the commission and other union bodies or agencies , and of the responsibilities of international organisations active within the field of public health , in order to ensure comprehensiveness , coherence and complementarity of action. ### in pursuing its mission , the centre shall take full account of the responsibilities of the member states , the commission and other union bodies or agencies , and of the responsibilities of international organisations active within the field of public health , in order to ensure comprehensiveness , coherence and complementarity of action. special cooperation shall be foreseen with the european medicines agency , the european environmental agency and the commission.


### monitor health systems’ capacity relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues; ### monitor health systems’ capacity and support health administrations in their assessment of the capacity of their health systems relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues;


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


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


### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; ### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , , including the platform for surveillance established under article 14 of regulation (eu) .../... [the scbth regulation] , supporting member states and , where applicable , regions and local entities , with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services;


### monitor and assess health systems’ capacity for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety; ### monitor and assess health systems’ capacity for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety , and provide support to relevant union bodies and agencies , member states , and regions and local entities , where appropriate;


### national focal points and operational contact points nominated for disease-specific interactions with the centre shall form disease-specific or disease-group-specific networks whose tasks shall include the transmission of national surveillance data to the centre. ### national focal points and operational contact points nominated for disease-specific interactions with the centre shall form disease-specific or disease-group-specific networks whose tasks shall include the transmission of national surveillance data as well as mandatory guidelines for the prevention and control of communicable diseases , such as those of zoonotic spillover , to the centre.


### the centre shall ensure the operation of the network of member state services supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction to allow for continuous and rapid access to sero-epidemiological data via sero-epidemiological surveys within the population , including assessment of donor population exposure and immunity. ### the centre shall ensure the operation of the network of member state services supporting transfusion , transplantation , plasma-derived medicines , and medically assisted reproduction to allow for continuous and rapid access to sero-epidemiological data via sero- epidemiological surveys within the population , including assessment of donor population exposure and immunity. participation in that network by member states shall be compulsory.


### 1. the centre shall support member states to strengthen their communicable disease prevention and control systems. ### 1. the centre shall support member states , and regions where appropriate , to strengthen their communicable disease prevention and control systems.


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


### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one-health approach , recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. it should monitor the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity. ### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one- health approach , as well as with the health in all policies principle , recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment and the cross-sectoral character of health policies. in this sense , the centre should also take into account the complex links between biodiversity loss and zoonotic disease risk. it should monitor the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity , both globally and internally , with the aim to communicate smoothly with specialists at union , member states and regional level. finally , the centre should keep a network with its peers in third countries , and share best practices achieved both in the union and elsewhere.


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


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


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


### (15) regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] provides for the early warning and response system enabling the notification at union level of alerts related to serious cross-border threats to health which continues to be operated by the ecdc. given that modern technologies can be of substantial support to combat health threats and to contain and reverse epidemics , the ecdc should work on updating this system to enable the use of artificial intelligence technologies and interoperable and privacy-preserving digital tools , such as mobile applications , with tracing functionalities identifying at-risk individuals. ### (15) regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] provides for the early warning and response system enabling the notification at union level of alerts related to serious cross-border threats to health which continues to be operated by the ecdc. given that modern technologies can be of substantial support to combat health threats and to contain and reverse epidemics , the ecdc should work on updating this system to enable the use of artificial intelligence technologies and interoperable and privacy-preserving digital tools , such as distributed ledger technology , or mobile applications , with tracing functionalities identifying at-risk individuals.


### (19) this regulation should not confer any regulatory powers on the centre. ### (19) this regulation should not confer any regulatory powers on the centre. for this purpose , the centre should take all technological means necessary to strengthen its cybersecurity processes and hardware.


### unusual epidemic phenomena or new communicable diseases of unknown origin , including those in third countries; ### unusual epidemic phenomena or new communicable diseases of unknown origin , including zoonotic spillovers , happening both in the union and in third countries;


### work in close cooperation with the competent bodies of the organisations operating in the field of data collection from the union , third countries , the who , and other international organisations; and ### work in close cooperation with the competent bodies of the organisations operating in the field of data collection from the union , third countries , the who , and other international organisations , ensuring robust safeguards concerning transparency and accountability; and


### 4. in the situations of urgency related to severity or novelty of a serious cross-border threat to health or to the rapidity of its spread among the member states , the centre shall make available epidemiological forecasts as referred to in point (g) of article 5(4) , upon request of the european medicines agency , in an objective , reliable and easily accessible way and on the basis of the best available information. ### 4. in the situations of urgency related to severity or novelty of a serious cross-border threat to health or to the rapidity of its spread among the member states , the centre shall make available epidemiological forecasts as referred to in point (g) of article 5(4) , upon request of the commission , the european medicines agency , or a member state , in an objective , reliable , transparent and easily accessible way and on the basis of the best available information.


### determine the rules governing the languages of the centre , including the possibility of a distinction between the internal workings of the centre and the external communication , taking into account the need to ensure access to , and participation in , the work of the centre by all interested parties in both cases. ### determine the rules governing the languages of the centre , including the possibility of a distinction between the internal workings of the centre and the external communication , taking into account the need to ensure access to , and participation in , the work of the centre by all interested parties in both cases and in all languages of the union.


### 1. notes that the current rules date back to the early 20th century , and are mainly based on physical presence; points out that digitalised companies can engage in significant business activities in a jurisdiction without physical presence there , and therefore taxes paid in one jurisdiction no longer reflect the value and profits created there; regrets that the traditional concept of permanent establishment fails to cover the new aspects of digital businesses , and underlines the need to define virtual permanent establishment; stresses that users of online platforms and consumers of digital services cannot be shifted outside a jurisdiction in the same way as capital and labour , and should therefore be the basis for the definition of a new tax nexus in order to provide an effective remedy against aggressive planning; ### 1. notes that the current rules date back to the early 20th century , and are mainly based on physical presence; points out that in current globalised economy , multinationals and particularly digitalised companies can engage in significant business activities in a jurisdiction without physical presence there , and therefore taxes paid in one jurisdiction no longer reflect the value and profits created there; regrets that the traditional concept of permanent establishment fails to cover the new aspects of global and digital businesses , and underlines the need to define virtual permanent establishment; stresses that users of online platforms and consumers of global and digital services cannot be shifted outside a jurisdiction in the same way as capital and labour , and should therefore be the basis for the definition of a new tax nexus in order to provide an effective remedy against aggressive planning;


### 2. europol may award grants related to the fulfilment of its objectives and tasks as referred to in articles 3 and 4.”; ### 2. europol may award grants related to the fulfilment of its objectives and tasks as referred to in articles 3 and 4. these may include grants to one or more third countries provided that this is justified operationally and contributes to the achievement of europol’s objectives and tasks as established by chapter i;


### (33) any cooperation of europol with private parties should neither duplicate nor interfere with the activities of the financial intelligence units (‘fius’) , and should only concern information that is not already to be provided to fius in accordance with directive 2015/849 of the european parliament and of the council59 . europol should continue to cooperate with fius in particular via the national units. ### deleted


### 8. member states shall ensure that their financial intelligence units established pursuant to directive (eu) 2015/849 of the european parliament and of the council* are allowed to cooperate with europol in accordance with article 12 of directive (eu) 2019/1153 of the european parliament and the council** , in particular via their national unit regarding financial information and analyses , within the limits of their mandate and competence. ### 8. member states shall ensure that their competent authorities , particularly their financial intelligence units established pursuant to directive (eu) 2015/849 of the european parliament and of the council , are allowed to cooperate with europol in accordance with article 11 and article 12 of directive (eu) 2019/1153 of the european parliament and the council , via their national unit or , if allowed by that member state , by direct contact with europol regarding bank account information , financial information and analyses , within the limits of their mandate and competence.”


### 5. without prejudice to article 8(4) and article 18a , categories of personal data and categories of data subjects whose data may be collected and processed for each purpose referred to in paragraph 2 are listed in annex ii. ### 5. without prejudice to article 8(4) , article 18(2)(e) and article 18a , categories of personal data and categories of data subjects whose data may be collected and processed for each purpose referred to in points (a) to (c) and (f) of paragraph 2 are listed in annex ii.


### a member state or the eppo provides an investigative case file to europol pursuant to point (a) of article 17(1) for the purpose of operational analysis in support of that specific criminal investigation within the mandate of europol pursuant to point (c) of article 18(2); and ### a member state or the eppo provides an investigative case file to europol pursuant to point (a) of article 17(1) for the purpose of processing in line with the purposes outlined in article 18(2) in support of that specific criminal investigation within the mandate of europol; and


### 4. paragraphs 1 to 3 shall also apply where europol receives personal data from a third country with which there is an agreement concluded either on the basis of article 23 of decision 2009/371/jha in accordance with point (c) of article 25(1) of this regulation or on the basis of article 218 tfeu in accordance with point (b) of article 25(1) of this regulation , or which is the subject of an adequacy decision as referred to in point (a) of article 25(1) of this regulation , and such third country provides an investigative case file to europol for operational analysis that supports the specific criminal investigation in a member state or in member states that europol supports. where a third country provides an investigative case file to europol , the edps shall be informed. europol shall verify that the amount of personal data is not manifestly disproportionate in relation to the specific investigation in a member state that europol supports , and that there are no objective elements indicating that the case file has been obtained by the third country in manifest violation of fundamental rights. where europol , or the edps , reaches the conclusion that there are preliminary indications that such data is disproportionate or collected in violation of fundamental rights , europol shall not process it. data processed pursuant to this paragraph may only be accessed by europol where necessary for the support of the specific criminal investigation in a member state or in member states. it shall be shared only within the union.; ### 4. paragraphs 1 to 3 shall also apply where europol receives personal data from a third country with which there is an agreement concluded either on the basis of article 23 of decision 2009/371/jha in accordance with point (c) of article 25(1) of this regulation or on the basis of article 218 tfeu in accordance with point (b) of article 25(1) of this regulation , or which is the subject of an adequacy decision as referred to in point (a) of article 25(1) of this regulation , and such third country provides an investigative case file to europol for operational analysis that supports the specific criminal investigation in a member state or in member states that europol supports. where europol reaches the conclusion that there are preliminary indications that such data is disproportionate or collected in violation of fundamental rights , europol shall not process it. data processed pursuant to this paragraph may only be accessed by europol where necessary for the support of the specific criminal investigation in a member state or in member states. it shall be shared only within the union.;


### (5) journalists play an important role in facilitating public debate and in the imparting and reception of information , opinions and ideas. it is essential that they are afforded the necessary space to contribute to an open , free and fair debate and to counter disinformation , information manipulation and interference. journalists should be able to conduct their activities effectively to ensure that citizens have access to a plurality of views in european democracies. ### (5) journalists and small independent press publishers play an important role in facilitating public debate and in the imparting and reception of information , opinions and ideas. it is essential that they are afforded the necessary space to contribute to an open , free and fair debate and to counter disinformation , information manipulation and interference. journalists should be able to conduct their activities effectively to ensure that citizens have access to a plurality of views in european democracies.


### (7) human rights defenders also play an important role in european democracies , especially in upholding fundamental rights , democratic values , social inclusion , environmental protection and the rule of law. they should be able to participate actively in public life and make their voice heard on policy matters and in decision-making processes without fear of intimidation. human rights defenders refer to individuals or organisations engaged in defending fundamental rights and a variety of other rights , such as environmental and climate rights , women’s rights , lgbtiq rights , the rights of the people with a minority racial or ethnic background , labour rights or religious freedoms. other participants in public debate , such as academics and researchers , also deserve adequate protection. ### (7) human rights defenders are individuals , groups and organizations in civil society that promote and protect universally recognised human rights and fundamental freedoms. as such , human rights defenders are committed to promoting and safeguarding civil , political , economic , social , cultural and environmental rights and to fighting against direct or indirect discrimination as listed in article 21 of the charter.


### (30) if a defendant has applied for early dismissal , it should be for the claimant in the main proceedings to prove in the accelerated procedure that the claim is not manifestly unfounded. this does not represent a limitation of access to justice , taking into account that the claimant carries the burden of proof in relation to that claim in the main proceedings and only needs to meet the much lower threshold of showing that the claim is not manifestly unfounded in order to avoid an early dismissal. ### (30) if a defendant has applied for early dismissal , it should be for the claimant in the main proceedings to prove in the accelerated procedure that the claim is not an abusive court proceeding. this does not represent a limitation of access to justice , taking into account that the claimant carries the burden of proof in relation to that claim in the main proceedings and only needs to meet the much lower threshold of showing that the claim is not manifestly unfounded and is not abusive in order to avoid an early dismissal.


### (31) costs should include all costs of the proceedings , including the full costs of legal representation incurred by the defendant unless such costs are excessive. costs of legal representation exceeding amounts laid down in statutory fee tables should not be considered as excessive per se. full compensation of damages should include both material and immaterial damages , such as physical and psychological harm. ### (31) costs should include all reasonably incurred costs of the proceedings , including the full costs of legal representation incurred by the defendant unless such costs are excessive. costs of legal representation exceeding amounts laid down in statutory fee tables should not be considered as excessive per se. full compensation of damages should include both material and immaterial damages , such as physical and psychological harm.


### (34) this directive creates a new special ground of jurisdiction in order to ensure that targets of slapps domiciled in the european union have an efficient remedy available in the union against abusive court proceedings brought in a court or tribunal of a third country. this special ground of jurisdiction allows the targets domiciled in the european union to seek , in the courts or tribunals of their domicile , for compensation of damages and costs incurred in connection with the proceedings before the court or tribunal of the third country. this right applies irrespective of the domicile of the claimant in the proceedings in the third country. ### deleted


### 2. where both parties to the proceedings are domiciled in the same member state as the court seised , the matter shall also be considered to have cross-border implications if: ### deleted


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a court or tribunal seised of court proceedings against public participation may accept that non-governmental organisations safeguarding or promoting the rights of persons engaging in public participation may take part in those proceedings , either in support of the defendant or to provide information. ### member states shall ensure that a court or tribunal seised of court proceedings brought against natural or legal persons on account of their engagement in public participation may accept that non-governmental organisations in accordance with national law provide out-of-court support to the defendant in connection with those proceedings.


### 1. member states shall empower courts and tribunals to adopt an early decision to dismiss , in full or in part , court proceedings against public participation as manifestly unfounded. ### 1. member states may empower courts and tribunals to adopt an early decision to dismiss , in full or in part , court proceedings against public participation as manifestly unfounded.


### member states shall ensure that where a defendant has applied for early dismissal , it shall be for the claimant to prove that the claim is not manifestly unfounded. ### member states shall ensure that where a defendant has applied for early dismissal , it shall be for the claimant to substantiate that the claim is not manifestly unfounded.


### member states shall ensure that a decision refusing or granting early dismissal pursuant to article 9 is subject to an appeal. ### member states shall ensure that a decision granting early dismissal pursuant to article 9 is subject to an appeal.


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a claimant who has brought abusive court proceedings against public participation can be ordered to bear all the costs of the proceedings , including the full costs of legal representation incurred by the defendant , unless such costs are excessive. ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a claimant who has brought abusive court proceedings against public participation can be ordered to bear all the reasonably incurred costs of the proceedings , including the full costs of legal representation incurred by the defendant , unless such costs are excessive.


### third party intervention ### third party support


### 5. calls for the wide use of alternative learning opportunities , such as online learning and training , a strong focus on technical and vocational education and training , and the use of digital tools and teaching and learning materials , in order to avoid people dropping out of education and to provide for a smooth and effective school-to-work transition; ### 5. calls for the wide use of alternative learning opportunities , such as online learning and training , a strong focus on technical and vocational education and training , dual education , and the use of digital tools and teaching and learning materials , in order to avoid people dropping out of education and to provide for a smooth and effective school-to-work transition;


### 8. calls for a rights-based approach in the various policies rooted in the principles of non-discrimination and equality in order to tackle the multiple forms of discrimination suffered by young people during the covid-19 crisis , and to protect vulnerable groups , such as homeless young people and young migrants and refugees; ### 8. calls for a rights-based approach in the various policies rooted in the principles of non-discrimination and equality in order to tackle the multiple forms of discrimination suffered by young people during the covid-19 crisis , and to protect vulnerable groups such as young people with disabilities and young people coming from disadvantaged background;


### 1. welcomes the eu’s global response to the covid-19 pandemic , which demonstrates its ambition to lead and show solidarity with all partner countries; points out , however , that current funds are essentially reallocated from other budget lines and that the challenge of aid front-loading has to be tackled; calls , therefore , for substantial new funds to be mobilised to assist developing countries worldwide in fighting the direct and indirect consequences of the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that making safe vaccines available globally in a fast and affordable manner must be one of the first steps; ### 1. welcomes the eu’s global response to the covid-19 pandemic , which demonstrates its ambition to lead and show solidarity with all partner countries; points out , however , that current funds are essentially reallocated from other budget lines and that the challenge of aid front-loading has to be tackled; calls , therefore , for substantial new funds to be mobilised to assist developing countries worldwide in fighting the direct and indirect consequences of the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that making safe vaccines available globally in a fast and affordable manner must be one of the first steps; considers that patent rights should not prevent the availability of vaccines against covid-19 in developing countries , especially when the concerned laboratories have received massive public funding without which the research to produce a vaccine in such a short timeframe could have never been carried out; is worried that compulsory licensing foreseen in the trade related aspects of the intellectual property (trips) agreement might not suffice to make vaccines and medical products available in a number of developing countries , since compensation is still to be paid to the companies owning the patents; deems necessary that the eu reconsiders its position and supports the proposal of india and south africa for a temporary waiver of sections 1 , 4 , 5 and 7 of part ii of the trips agreement in order to ensure that life-saving medical products , including vaccines , are effectively available and affordable in all developing countries in the shortest term possible;


### 2. insists that the momentum gained from the common team europe approach in terms of joint analysis , joint programming and joint implementation must translate into a new standard for cooperation in the fields of humanitarian aid and development policy , both in law and in practice; ### 2. insists that the momentum gained from the common team europe approach in terms of joint analysis , joint programming and joint implementation must translate into a new standard for cooperation in the fields of humanitarian aid and development policy , both in law and in practice; considers that the eu should promote that such increased coordination be attained not only between member states , but also with non-eu donor countries in view of maximizing the efficacy and efficiency of international cooperation and humanitarian aid;


### 2. insists that the momentum gained from the common team europe approach in terms of joint analysis , joint programming and joint implementation must translate into a new standard for cooperation in the fields of humanitarian aid and development policy , both in law and in practice; ### 2. insists that the momentum gained from the common team europe approach in terms of joint analysis , joint programming and joint implementation must translate into a new form of cooperation in the fields of humanitarian aid and development policy , both in law and in practice;


### 6. underlines that global extreme poverty is expected to rise dramatically in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years , and with the covid-19 pandemic compounding the forces of conflict and climate change and having a particularly hard impact on informal and migrant workers (who represent one quarter of the global workforce) , the tourism sector and latin american and caribbean economies; highlights , against the backdrop of this extreme crisis , the importance of universal social protection; asks the commission to work out strategies with partner countries for the economic recovery and job creation and for improving social security systems; ### 6. underlines that global extreme poverty is expected to rise in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years as a result of the impact of the pandemic , and believes that the covid-19 pandemic is having a particularly hard impact on the tourism sector and through that it exerts a negative impact on latin american and caribbean economies; asks the commission to work out strategies with partner countries for the economic recovery and job creation and for improving social security systems;


### 6. underlines that global extreme poverty is expected to rise dramatically in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years , with the covid-19 pandemic compounding the forces of conflict and climate change and having a particularly hard impact on informal and migrant workers (who represent one quarter of the global workforce) , the tourism sector and latin american and caribbean economies; highlights , against the backdrop of this extreme crisis , the importance of universal social protection; asks the commission to work out strategies with partner countries for the economic recovery and job creation and for improving social security systems; ### 6. underlines that global extreme poverty is expected to rise dramatically in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years , with the covid-19 pandemic compounding the forces of conflict and climate change and having a particularly hard impact on informal and migrant workers (who represent one quarter of the global workforce) , the tourism sector and latin american and caribbean economies; highlights , against the backdrop of this extreme crisis , the importance of universal social protection; asks the commission to work out with partner countries strategies for the economic recovery and job creation and for actively supporting partner countries to establish social security systems through the provision of economic resources and technical assistance;


### 8. calls for the revision of proposed or existing strategies with the aim of further strengthening health systems in partner countries , in particular as regards preparedness for pandemics and the organisation and management of health systems , including the provision of universal healthcare , health monitoring and information , training of medical staff , diagnostic capacity and medicine supply; ### 8. calls for the revision of proposed or existing strategies with the aim of further strengthening health systems in partner countries , in particular as regards preparedness for pandemics and the organisation and management of health systems , including the provision of healthcare , monitoring and information , training of medical staff , diagnostic capacity and medicine supply;


### 3. is deeply concerned about the underfunding of the eu humanitarian aid budget , given the additional humanitarian needs caused by the pandemic; calls for a clear distribution of the solidarity and emergency aid reserve (sear) envelope , which should aim to provide balanced coverage of its obligations as follows: neither internal nor external operations may be allocated more than 60 % of the annual amount of the reserve; on 1 october of each year , at least one quarter of the annual amount for ‘year n' must remain available to cover needs arising until the end of that year; as of 1 october , the remaining funds may be mobilised to cover needs arising until the end of that year; ### 3. is deeply concerned about the underfunding of the eu humanitarian aid budget , given the additional humanitarian needs caused by the pandemic and the devastating impacts that such underfunding could have on the provision of critical basic needs for millions of people in the midst of the pandemic , such as food , water , sanitation or health services; calls for a clear distribution of the solidarity and emergency aid reserve (sear) envelope , which should aim to provide balanced coverage of its obligations as follows: neither internal nor external operations may be allocated more than 60 % of the annual amount of the reserve; on 1 october of each year , at least one quarter of the annual amount for ‘year n' must remain available to cover needs arising until the end of that year; as of 1 october , the remaining funds may be mobilised to cover needs arising until the end of that year;


### 4. underlines that pastoral farming is an ecologically sound , local method of food production and is therefore part of a sustainable food system; considers it essential to support pastoralists by ensuring safe access to local markets during the pandemic in order to make sure that they are able to continue to provide protein-rich food to the local population , that their herds have access to water and grazing land and that mobile community one-health teams monitor the situation and carry out interventions in individual cases but also , where necessary , with a view to maintaining public health; calls for cash transfers and food aid for pastoralists , as well as feed aid for herds , as part of livelihood support in humanitarian aid , when this is needed; ### 4. underlines that pastoral farming is an ecologically sound , local method of food production and is therefore part of a sustainable food system; considers it essential to support pastoralists by ensuring safe access to local markets during the pandemic in order to make sure that they are able to continue to provide protein-rich food to the local population , that their herds have access to water and grazing land and that mobile community one-health teams monitor the situation and carry out interventions in individual cases but also , where necessary , with a view to maintaining public health; underlines the need to encourage partner countries to ensure that border closures and trade restrictions do not prevent pastoralists from moving their livestock , graze their animals or sell them; calls for cash transfers and food aid for pastoralists , as well as feed aid for herds , as part of livelihood support in humanitarian aid , when this is needed;


### 5. emphasises the need to support the actions of the fao and the wfp aimed at mitigating hunger and loss of livelihood and building up resilient food systems , such as those to set up a global data facility for the provision of swift information on humanitarian needs , to provide food production assistance and access to food , to organise cash transfers and in-kind food distribution , to stabilise food systems , and to ensure the functioning of local food markets , value chains and systems while focusing on smallholder farmers by implementing sanitary measures in order to prevent the transmission of covid-19; ### 5. emphasises the need to support the actions of the fao and the wfp aimed at mitigating hunger and loss of livelihood and building up resilient food systems , such as those to set up a global data facility for the provision of swift information on humanitarian needs , to provide food production assistance and access to diverse , balanced and nutritious food , to organise cash transfers and in-kind food distribution , to stabilise food systems , and to ensure the functioning of local food markets , value chains and systems while focusing on smallholder farmers by implementing sanitary measures in order to prevent the transmission of covid-19; points out that special measures have to be foreseen in order to ensure that food reaches people living in areas facing special difficulties with regard to food security , such as conflict-affected states or countries that suffer most from climate change;


### 7. urges the commission to address the specific needs of refugees , upholding the guiding principle of public health networks of leaving no-one behind and refraining from blocking front-line humanitarian workers from having direct contact with the migrants and refugees they serve; stresses the absolute need for equal access to covid-19 treatment and other health services and safety net programmes for all affected people , regardless of nationality , migrant/refugee status , origin , sex , gender identity or any other characteristic; ### 7. urges the commission to address the specific needs of refugees , upholding the guiding principle of public health networks of leaving no-one behind; stresses the absolute need for access to covid-19 treatment for all affected people , regardless of nationality , migrant status , origin , sex , gender identity or any other characteristic;


### 7. urges the commission to address the specific needs of refugees , upholding the guiding principle of public health networks of leaving no-one behind and refraining from blocking front-line humanitarian workers from having direct contact with the migrants and refugees they serve; stresses the absolute need for equal access to covid-19 treatment and other health services and safety net programmes for all affected people , regardless of nationality , migrant/refugee status , origin , sex , gender identity or any other characteristic; ### 7. urges the commission to address the specific needs of refugees , upholding the guiding principle of public health networks of leaving no-one behind and refraining from blocking front-line humanitarian workers from having direct contact with the migrants and refugees they serve; stresses the absolute need for equal access to covid-19 treatment and other health services and safety net programmes , particularly hiv and tb prevention and treatment services , for all affected people , regardless of nationality , migrant/refugee status , origin , sex , sexual orientation , gender identity , gender expression , sex characteristics or any other characteristic , so as to avert reversal in gains made on existing epidemics;


### 9. stresses the need to catch up on routine immunisation programmes as soon as possible and to provide adequate funding for initiatives such as gavi , the vaccine alliance , and cepi , the coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations; calls on the commission to ensure that the eu global response to the covid-19 pandemic does not undermine eu funding for other vital health programmes , including the minimum initial services package for sexual and reproductive health and programmes targeting the health of women and pregnant women; urges all countries and the commission to continue to provide services related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) as well as routine immunisation services , while ensuring the safety of communities and health workers; ### 9. stresses the need to catch up on routine immunisation programmes as soon as possible and to provide adequate funding for initiatives such as gavi , the vaccine alliance , and cepi , the coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations; calls on the commission to ensure that the eu global response to the covid-19 pandemic does not undermine eu funding for other vital health programmes , including the minimum initial services package for sexual and reproductive health and programmes targeting the health of women and pregnant women; points out that reallocation of resources away from sexual and reproductive health services in developing countries can severely increase maternal mortality , early pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases; urges all countries and the commission to continue to provide services related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) as well as routine immunisation services , while ensuring the safety of communities and health workers;


### 9. stresses the need to catch up on routine immunisation programmes as soon as possible and to provide adequate funding for initiatives such as gavi , the vaccine alliance , and cepi , the coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations; calls on the commission to ensure that the eu global response to the covid-19 pandemic does not undermine eu funding for other vital health programmes , including the minimum initial services package for sexual and reproductive health and programmes targeting the health of women and pregnant women; urges all countries and the commission to continue to provide services related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) as well as routine immunisation services , while ensuring the safety of communities and health workers; ### 9. stresses the need to catch up on routine immunisation programmes as soon as possible and to provide adequate funding for initiatives such as gavi , the vaccine alliance , and cepi , the coalition for epidemic preparedness innovations; acknowledges that the eu global response to the covid-19 pandemic currently takes priority in terms of funding compared to other health programmes , including among others the minimum initial services package for sexual and reproductive health and programmes targeting the health of women and pregnant women; urges all countries and the commission to continue to provide services related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) as well as routine immunisation services , while ensuring the safety of communities and health workers;


### 10. supports the important work of the who and points out its central role as the leading and coordinating authority on the covid-19 response , while recognising the need for its reform after the acute crisis has been managed; ### 10. supports the important work of the who and points out its central role as the leading and coordinating authority on the covid-19 response , while recognising the need for its reform after the acute crisis has been managed in order to strengthen its capacity to prevent threats to global health that might arise in the future and establish mechanisms through which it can increase its responsibility independently of the political interference of each of its members;


### 11. highlights the especially severe consequences of covid-19 lockdowns and the collateral damage that has been suffered by women , girls and children , in particular the rise in gender-based violence , but also the exposure of women to covid-19 due to their disproportionately high representation in the global health workforce; calls for action to counterbalance the disproportionate care burden borne by women and any potential roll-backs in safety , health , emancipation , economic independence and empowerment , and education , through specific programmes such as the spotlight initiative and by re-focusing european support; calls for meaningful participation of women in the decisions that impact their health and working lives; underlines the need to include the gender perspective in the eu’s covid-19 response , to advocate for inclusive decision-making bodies and collect sex- and age-disaggregated data for gender analysis; ### 11. highlights the especially severe consequences of covid-19 lockdowns and the collateral damage that has been suffered by women , girls and children , in particular the rise in gender-based violence , but also the exposure of women to covid-19 due to their disproportionately high representation in the global health workforce; calls for action to counterbalance the disproportionate care burden borne by women and any potential roll-backs in safety , health , emancipation , economic independence and empowerment , and education , through specific programmes such as the spotlight initiative and by re-focusing european support; calls for meaningful participation of women in the decisions that impact their health and working lives; underlines the need to advocate for inclusive decision-making bodies and collect sex- and age-disaggregated data for gender analysis;


### 12. is concerned that , since the beginning of the covid-19 crisis , many governments have used the emergency to justify placing restrictions on democratic processes and the civil space and to oppress minorities; draws attention to the growing negative impact of covid-19 on all human rights , democracy and the rule of law and calls , therefore , for the strengthening of aid , political dialogue and support for institution-building in all these fields , with particular attention to human rights defenders; ### 12. is concerned that , since the beginning of the covid-19 crisis , many governments have used the emergency to justify placing restrictions on democratic processes and the civil space and to oppress minorities; draws attention to the growing negative impact of covid-19 on all human rights , democracy and the rule of law and calls , therefore , for the strengthening of aid , political dialogue and support for institution-building in all these fields; points out that human rights defenders can be even more exposed to attacks during the mobility restrictions imposed to fight the covid-19 pandemic and stresses the importance that eu delegations especially oversee the action of authorities of non-eu countries with regard to the protection of threatened human rights defenders by keeping contact with them , evaluating potential dangers to their integrity , visiting detained activists , monitoring their trials and advocating for their protection , in accordance with the eu guidelines for human rights defenders;


### 13. welcomes the temporary suspension of debt service payments for the poorest countries announced by the g20 and joins the call on private creditors to follow suit; underlines that the magnitude of the economic and social crisis in the developing world requires more profound and far-reaching measures and encourages the commission to support international efforts in this regard; considers that interest saved thanks to this suspension should instead be invested in the health sector , which is often severely underfunded in developing countries; ### 13. welcomes the temporary suspension of debt service payments for the poorest countries announced by the g20 and joins the call on private creditors to follow suit; underlines that the magnitude of the economic and social crisis in the developing world requires more profound and far-reaching measures and encourages the commission to support international efforts in this regard; considers that interest saved thanks to this suspension should instead be invested in the health sector , which is often severely underfunded in developing countries; highlights that definitive debt cancellations should be considered in some cases , especially in countries holding debts contracted by previous non-democratic regimes or having no financial capacity at all to reimburse their overall debt; considers that debt cancellations should be subject to conditions agreed within multilateral procedures that include the participation of the civil society from both creditor and debtor countries in order to establish country-owned results frameworks that effectively enable partner countries to overcome the consequences of the pandemic and achieve the sdg;


### 14. points out that the budgets of many developing countries were already out of balance before the crisis and that too little funding was allocated to crisis prevention , health systems and social protection; calls on the commission to take new initiatives to tackle the problems of illicit financial flows , tax evasion and tax fraud in order to improve the tax bases of developing countries; calls , furthermore , for budget support to be directed towards basic services and resilience; ### 14. points out that the budgets of many developing countries were already out of balance before the crisis and that too little funding was allocated to crisis prevention , health systems and social protection; calls on the commission to take new initiatives to tackle the problems of illicit financial flows , tax evasion and tax fraud in order to improve the tax bases of developing countries; considers that member states should take responsibility by actively promoting more international tax coordination for avoiding tax evasion and flight of capital; calls , furthermore , for budget support to be directed towards basic services and resilience; stresses that it is essential to prioritize grants over loans in order to avoid increasing the burden of debt in developing countries , thus enabling them to invest in mitigating the effects of the pandemic and achieving the sdg;


### 15. underlines the fact that the covid-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented numbers of pupils missing out on months of schooling , constituting a major set-back to efforts in the education sector especially with regard to girls’ and women’s education; urges governments to use school closures only as a measure of last resort in the fight against the pandemic; presses for education to be kept as a spending priority in eu development policy and for due consideration to be given to the social function of schools; urges governments , in this context , to prioritise support for the most marginalised children and their families; recommends that eu countries share their approaches to keeping up teaching even in times of crisis and asks the eu and its member states to exploit the potential of remote and digital learning in their international support programmes; ### 15. underlines the fact that the covid-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented numbers of pupils missing out on months of schooling , constituting a major set-back to efforts in the education sector especially with regard to girls’ and women’s education; reminds that school closures can severely worsen undernutrition since millions of children are dependent on school meals to be properly fed , especially in developing countries; urges governments to use school closures only as a measure of last resort in the fight against the pandemic; presses for education to be kept as a spending priority in eu development policy and for due consideration to be given to the social function of schools; urges governments , in this context , to prioritise support for the most marginalised children and their families; recommends that eu countries share their approaches to keeping up teaching even in times of crisis and asks the eu and its member states to exploit the potential of remote and digital learning in their international support programmes , while supporting actions to guarantee internet access among all local populations in order to ensure that no one is left behind with regard to online education;


### 16. underlines the importance of assisting and exchanging best practice with partner countries in identifying vulnerabilities , building up prevention and crisis response mechanisms as well as protecting critical infrastructure in order better to deal with future systemic shocks of all kinds; ### 16. underlines the importance of assisting and exchanging best practice with partner countries , including capacity-building of local and regional administrations , in identifying vulnerabilities , building up prevention and crisis response mechanisms as well as protecting critical infrastructure in order better to deal with future systemic shocks of all kinds;


### 17. points out that pandemics are often of zoonotic origin; underlines , therefore , the need to support education programmes regarding the dangers of hunting and trading in wild animals as well as the stricter protection of ecosystems and habitats; ### 17. points out that pandemics are often of zoonotic origin; underlines , therefore , the need to support education programmes regarding the dangers of hunting and trading in wild animals as well as the stricter protection of ecosystems and habitats; considers that more eu funds need to be granted to anticipatory research on the links between human health , animal health and ecosystems in order to increase the readiness to respond to future health crises created by virus mutations of zoonotic origin;


### 2. asserts that an adequate education and training in transitions to environmentally and socially sustainable economies can become a strong driver of job creation , social justice and poverty eradication; ### 2. asserts that an adequate education and training in transitions to environmentally and socially sustainable economies can become a strong driver of job creation , social justice and poverty eradication and can contribute to the better matching with changing labour market needs;


### 3. emphasises that a transition to a more environmentally sustainable society requires skilled workers and believes that just transition funds should cover a strong investment in education , vocational education and training (vet) and retraining; ### 3. emphasises that a transition to a more environmentally sustainable society requires skilled and highly skilled labour and believes that just transition funds should cover a strong investment in all levels of education , including vocational education and training (vet) , upskilling and reskilling on-the-job retraining or a combination of part-time working and part-time retraining are to be prioritised to maximise the efficiency of support;


### 5. calls for an enhanced university-business dialogue to allow for study in a sector where there will be jobs , particularly in vulnerable communities , regions and sectors; ### 5. calls for an enhanced university-business dialogue to improve study programmes where students acquire knowledge , competences and skills sought in the labour market , particularly for vulnerable people , communities and regions; and to improve the labour mobility of workers in order to avoid high levels of unemployment in affected regions;


### 6. calls on governments and employers to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable individuals have the skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-emission economy; ### 6. calls on governments and employers to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable groups of individuals and those affected by the transitions in the labour market have the opportunity to acquire skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-emission economy;


### 7. stresses that the european education area should include transversal training in skills related to the ecological and digital transition , as well as an adequate connection with the world of work , especially at the later levels of the curriculum. ### 7. stresses that the european education area should include training for promoting transversal skills related to the ecological and digital transition , as well as an adequate connection with the world of work , especially at the later levels of the curriculum;


### 1. notes that , of almost 18 million scientists and engineers in the eu , 59 % are men and 41 % are women; ### 1. recalls that women are an untapped resource even in emerging fields , such as digital , ai and ict , with women accounting for just 16% of the almost 8 million people working in ict in europe; notes that increasing the number of women in the digital sector has the potential to contribute to women’s financial empowerment , resulting in the reduction of the total gender pay gap and the enhancement of women’s financial independence; emphasises that by integrating more women into the digital jobs market , there is potential fora €16 billion gdp boost to the european economy;


### 2. highlights the fact that there are major disparities in the eu with regard to schoolgirls’ attitude to stem careers , with only four out of every 100 schoolgirls in finland , for instance , seeking a stem career , while that figure is four times higher in latvia , and therefore proposes that more be learnt about the reasons for such disparities; ### 2. highlights the fact that there are major disparities in the eu with regard to schoolgirls’ attitude to stem careers and therefore proposes that best practices should be exchanged among member states how to attract more girls into stem , with the european union having a facilitating and coordinating function;


### 2. reiterates that the main goal should be to remove all barriers restricting women’s interests , preferences and choices , without compromising their liberty in making decisions; encourages the member states to promote the participation of women in stem studies and careers in their relevant national or regional gender action plans or strategies; considers that these action plans or strategies should aim to increase gender equality by focusing on education and qualifications , a better work-life balance , equal opportunities , non-discrimination in the labour market , raising awareness of gender bias across all relevant sectors , and increasing the visibility of female role models , among other things; ### 2. reiterates that the main goal should be to remove all barriers restricting women and girls’s interests , preferences and choices , without compromising their liberty in making decisions; encourages the member states to promote the participation of women and girls in stem studies and careers in their relevant national or regional gender action plans or strategies; considers that these action plans or strategies should aim to increase gender equality by focusing on education and qualifications , a better work-life balance , equal opportunities , non-discrimination in the labour market , raising awareness of gender bias and stereotypes across all relevant sectors , and increasing the visibility of female role models , among other things;


### 3. stresses that in firms quoted on the german dax stock exchange , for example , 41 % of board members have a science degree and that , consequently , women continue to be correspondingly underrepresented right up to senior management level; ### deleted


### 4. points out that many jobs will be lost as a result of ai in future , affecting women and men to the same extent , which ought to be factored in to education policy now as a matter of urgency; ### 4. points out that the effects and the impact of the development and increase of ai in the labour market and education systems require a particular focus on how it will affect women`s education and career paths and choices made by girls;


### 6. urges the commission and member states to encourage young people with a stem training qualification to set up their own businesses , in particular in the digital sector , and to support them in the process , women already being just as successful with start-ups as men; ### 6. urges the commission and member states to encourage young people with a stem training qualification to become entrepreneurs set up their own businesses , in particular in the digital and tech sector , and to support them in the process of becoming tech leaders; urges the commission to ensure equal access of women and men to all sorts of eu funding to stem related projects and start-ups;


### 7. recognises the role of school and teachers in eliminating the gender gap in stem education , and highlights the role of education in promoting the presence of girls in stem-related courses and in establishing benchmarks to monitor female recruitment and retention; ### 7. recognises the role of school and teachers in eliminating the gender gap in stem education , and highlights the role of education in promoting the presence of girls in stem-related courses and in establishing benchmarks to monitor female recruitment and retention; underlines the importance of pairing teachers' training to fight gender bias with trainings in other types of conditions of vulnerability and discrimination so that they can promote stem education and motivate young girls , like those of roma communities , considering the different challenges they face in their daily lives , such as poverty.


### e. whereas gender-biased technologies are mainly caused by non-disaggregated data and the lack of a gender perspective in research , which can have harmful consequences for women’s health and well-being and the safety of products , and can have a negative impact on career development9 ; ### e. whereas new technologies are biased in terms of gender , ethnicity , race , colour , language , religion , national or social origin and association with a national minorities are mainly caused by non-disaggregated data and the lack of a non-discrimination perspective in research , which can have harmful and dangerous consequences for women’s health and well-being , in particular , women and girls facing intersectional discrimination , and the safety of products , and can have a negative impact on their personal and professional development9 ;


### 2. calls for the development of a genuine partnership between equals , and urges both sides to move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; emphasises the importance of liaising with our african partners and of defining clearly the roadmap for the partnership and the responsibilities of each side; ### 2. calls for the development of a genuine partnership between equals based on international law and international conventions , agreements and standards , and urges both sides to move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; emphasises the importance of liaising with our african partners and of defining clearly the roadmap for the partnership and the responsibilities of each side;


### 2. calls for the development of a genuine partnership between equals , and urges both sides to move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; emphasises the importance of liaising with our african partners and of defining clearly the roadmap for the partnership and the responsibilities of each side; ### 2. calls for the development of a genuine partnership between equals , and urges both sides to move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; emphasises the importance of liaising with our african partners and of defining clearly the roadmap for the equal partnership and the responsibilities of each side;


### 3. considers that the issue of migration must be prioritised in a context in which more than half of all asylum applications in the eu are rejected in a final court decision3; takes the view , therefore , that we must focus on making returns more effective by signing readmission agreements and issuing consular laissez-passers; ### 3. considers that the issue of migration must be prioritised , particularly in view of the latest figures published by frontex2a which show a very slight drop in numbers of arrivals despite this being during a serious health crisis , leading logically to an expectation that migration flows will increase or even explode in the future; reiterates that in a context in which more than half of all asylum applications in the eu are rejected in a final court decision3 , we must therefore focus on making returns more effective by signing readmission agreements and issuing consular laissez-passers;


### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on human development and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions; ### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its causes , consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on stronger health systems to prevent , detect and respond to newly emerging pandemics and accelerate the response to existing ones , human development and on food systems based on small-scale agroecological family farming and territorial markets , and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions;


### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on human development and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions; ### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on human development , notably in terms of education and health and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions;


### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on human development and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions; ### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on human development , sustainable growth , good governance and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions;


### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met; ### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met , recalls that the two continents represent a political weight of 81 countries and calls on both parties to enhance their cooperation in multilateral fora to effectively address global challenges;


### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met; ### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs while respecting the 2030 agenda principles; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met;


### 6. calls for the security and interests of the european continent and its citizens to be taken into account. ### 6. calls for the security , european identity and interests of the european continent and its citizens to be taken into account.


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation and implementation of the new strategy and that the eu’s efforts to engage civil society must be undertaken in an inclusive and transparent manner , offering opportunities for participation of civil society representatives from all levels , including local and grassroots actors; emphasises that , to create a people-centred partnership , not only is such civil society engagement crucial , but also the commitment to fighting all forms of racism , racial discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance , inside and outside its borders;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society , including young people , representatives of local communities , minorities , churches and religious communities , in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership , inclusive of and accessible to all;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new and existing strategies , in order to create a people-centred partnership;


### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy and for compliance with the principle of policy coherence for development; ### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy , including local authorities and national parliaments , and for compliance with the principle of policy coherence for development;


### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy and for compliance with the principle of policy coherence for development; ### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy and for compliance with the principles of policy coherence for development and of policy coherence for sustainable development;


### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their remittances are essential for local economies; ### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that the eu should enable diaspora engagement in policy-making by fostering structures to ensure the involvement of diaspora groups in social and political affairs , in particular in development cooperation and transnational partnership such as the eu-africa partnership; and recalls that their remittances are essential for local economies and that these costs should be reduced to less than 3% by 2030 in line with sdg target 10c;


### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici; ### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici; stresses that for the eu-africa relations to move away from a donor-recipient dynamic and to empower african countries’ to deliver on sustainable development , the renewed partnership framework must foresee concrete actions to support increased domestic resource mobilisation in african countries , such as supporting the fight against corruption and the development of progressive tax systems , tackling tax avoidance and evasion , and revising tax treaties with african countries;


### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici; ### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici , ,stresses that for the eu-africa relations to move away from a donor-recipient dynamic and to empower african countries’ to deliver on sustainable development , the renewed partnership framework must foresee concrete actions to support increased domestic resource mobilisation in african countries;


### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement; ### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement as well as to ensure that the continent-to-continent partnership is implemented in coherence with local , national and regional contexts and specific needs;


### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement; ### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement and other development actions and policy areas of the union to achieve more coherence in eu development policy;


### — having regard to agenda 2063 of the african union (au) adopted in may 2014 , ### — having regard to agenda 2063 of the african union (au) adopted on 31 january 2015 at the 24th ordinary assembly of the heads of state and governments of the african union in addis ababa ,


### — having regard to the un global compact on refugees adopted on 17 december 2018 , ### — having regard to the un global compact on refugees adopted on 17 december 2018 and to the decision of non-signatory countries ,


### — having regard to the un global compact for safe , orderly and regular migration adopted on 19 december 2018 , ### — having regard to the un global compact for safe , orderly and regular migration adopted on 19 december 2018 and to the decision of non-signatory countries ,


### c. whereas the added value brought by the eu to its partnership with africa lies in its desire to build with it a long-term vision based on shared values and a fresh commitment to multilateralism; ### c. whereas the added value brought by the eu to its partnership with africa lies in its desire to build with it a long-term vision based on shared values and a fresh commitment to multilateralism by respecting the special characteristics and local sensibilities of partner countries and existing social structures;


### d. whereas economic growth and investment must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies; ### d. whereas economic growth and investment must happen in a sustainable way and go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies and to implement the sustainable development goals;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be the guiding principle of the strategy to ensure a people centred approach , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights access to opportunities and enhancement of solution oriented skills , taking in account the principle “leaving no one behind”; stresses that social inclusion and human development should focus on basic social services as health , education , nutrition , water , sanitation , hygiene , and social protection;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion , and access to quality education , and human rights according to the universal declaration of human rights;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy ensure that no one is left behind , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights for all , with special attention to most marginalized populations , such as persons with disabilities;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities , poverty , access to food and water and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; calls on the eu to promote universal access for all young people , in all their diversity , including adolescent girls and girls with disabilities , to youth-friendly health services , including sexual and reproductive health and hiv services , that are equitable , accessible , affordable and needs-based , including in conflict and humanitarian settings;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts children and youth at the heart of the partnership;


### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women; ### 15. stresses the fact that access to and respect for sexual and reproductive health and rights is a crucial component of the eu-africa partnership , notes the urgent need to address that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis have further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women and girls , as well as threaten their access to education , employment and their nutrition; calls on the european commission to prioritise sexual and reproductive health and rights in the new eu-africa partnership and to commit to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of the right of every individual to have full control over , and decide freely and responsibly on matters related to their sexuality and sexual and reproductive health and rights , free from discrimination , coercion and violence;


### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women; ### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against girls and women;


### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly; ### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , including csos , churches , religious associations and communities , groups safeguarding the interests of the disabled , social movements and trade unions , indigenous peoples and foundations , and the representation of vulnerable , discriminated and marginalised people , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly;


### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly; ### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , including local ngos , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters by strengthening the public delivery of health services and fostering universal access to adequate healthcare;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters , which integrates nutrition , water , sanitation and hygiene , contributes to the strengthening of health systems;