### b. whereas fighting corruption is an integral part of the international commitments to fulfil human rights , protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030 , in the framework of the un sustainable development goals (sdgs) , particularly sdg 16 to promote just , peaceful and inclusive societies; ### b. whereas corruption is a transnational phenomenon requiring international cooperation , including in the recovery of the proceeds of corruption; whereas fighting corruption is an integral part of the international commitments to fulfil human rights , protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030 , in the framework of the un sustainable development goals (sdgs) , particularly sdg 16 to promote just , peaceful and inclusive societies;


### j. whereas the adoption of the eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu magnitsky act) is an essential addition to the eu’s toolbox; whereas parliament has requested the extension of its scope to include acts of corruption; whereas the united states , canada and the united kingdom have adopted similar anti-corruption sanctions regimes; ### j. whereas the adoption of the eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu magnitsky act) contravenes the principles of sovereignty and the free exercise of diplomatic relations by a member state; considers that only states have the authority to impose sanctions on a state or on individuals; opposes any instrumentalisation of human rights decisions;


### j. whereas the adoption of the eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu magnitsky act) is an essential addition to the eu’s toolbox; whereas parliament has requested the extension of its scope to include acts of corruption; whereas the united states , canada and the united kingdom have adopted similar anti-corruption sanctions regimes; ### j. whereas the adoption of the eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu magnitsky act) is an essential addition to the eu’s toolbox; whereas parliament has repeatedly requested the extension of its scope to explicitly include acts of corruption; whereas the united states , canada and the united kingdom have adopted similar anti-corruption sanctions regimes;


### place the fight against corruption front and centre in all eu efforts and policies promoting human rights and democracy around the world; ### place the fight against corruption front and centre in all eu efforts and policies promoting human rights and democracy around the world; ensure that eu officials acting in the framework of european union representations in third countries and organisations are rigorously vetted;


### place the fight against corruption front and centre in all eu efforts and policies promoting human rights and democracy around the world; ### recognise that corruption is an enormous obstacle to the realisation of all human rights – civil , political , economic , social and cultural , as well as the right to development and place the fight against corruption front and centre in all eu efforts and policies promoting human rights and democracy around the world;


### mainstream a rights-based anti-corruption approach into eu external action in the programming of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) , the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa) and the eu trust funds; prioritise binding anti-corruption commitments with targets and timetables; strengthen monitoring and enforcement; improve communication between specialised eu agencies and partners on the ground; invest in digital and data-driven methods to fight corruption; ### mainstream a rights-based anti-corruption approach into eu external action in the programming of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) , the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa) and the eu trust funds; prioritise binding anti-corruption commitments with targets and timetables; strengthen monitoring and enforcement efforts , enhancing the role of the european parliament; improve communication between specialised eu agencies and partners on the ground; invest in digital and data-driven methods to fight corruption;


### design programmes under the ipa , the ndici , and the eu trust funds to support anti-corruption capacity building; increase the efficiency of eu spending by including clear programme targets and timelines; ### design programmes under the ipa , the ndici , and the eu trust funds to support anti-corruption capacity building based on the principles of transparency , accountability , non-discrimination and meaningful participation; increase the efficiency of eu spending by including clear programme targets and timelines;


### prioritise the fight against corruption in pre-accession negotiations and criteria; focus on capacity building , such as specialised anti-corruption bodies; ### prioritise the fight against corruption in pre-accession negotiations and criteria; focus on capacity building , such as specialised anti-corruption bodies; put an end to any accession negotiations in the event that cases of corruption are identified;


### in all eu-third country trade agreements , include a strong and mandatory human rights conditionality framework with anti-corruption clauses; as a last resort , impose sanctions or suspend agreements in the event of serious acts of corruption; ### in all eu-third country trade agreements , include a strong and mandatory human rights conditionality framework with anti-corruption clauses; as a last resort , impose sanctions targeted to the abusers or suspend agreements in the event of serious acts of corruption;


### strengthen the focus on anti-corruption in human rights dialogues and public diplomacy; ### strengthen the focus on anti-corruption in human rights dialogues and public diplomacy promoting an open dialogue between states and civil society about problems and potential solutions;


### encourage a deepening of international commitments to put anti-corruption at the heart of the sdgs as an avenue for fighting global poverty , and for the fulfilment of economic , social and cultural rights , with special attention to the right to education; ### encourage a deepening of international commitments to put anti-corruption at the heart of the sdgs as an avenue for fighting global poverty , and for the fulfilment of economic , social and cultural rights , with special attention to the right to education and political participation;


### (af) swiftly come forward with a legislative proposal to amend the current eu global human rights sanctions regime by extending its scope to include acts of corruption; note the risk of corrupt actors moving their assets to the eu as more and more countries adopt stricter frameworks; ### (af) swiftly come forward with a legislative proposal to amend the current eu global human rights sanctions regime by extending its scope to include acts of corruption and a proactive role for the parliament; note the risk of corrupt actors moving their assets to the eu as more and more countries adopt stricter frameworks;


### (af) swiftly come forward with a legislative proposal to amend the current eu global human rights sanctions regime by extending its scope to include acts of corruption; note the risk of corrupt actors moving their assets to the eu as more and more countries adopt stricter frameworks; ### (af) consider that any human rights and anti-corruption sanctions regimes must remain a competence of states; oppose any project in this field aimed at introducing a qualified majority decision mechanism , and to maintain , in any case , the principle of unanimity voting;


### (al) note that corruption exacerbates gender inequality and affects the extent to which women’s rights are ensured and protected; promote gender mainstreaming in anti-corruption action , as recommended by the unodc; ### (al) note that corruption exacerbates gender inequality and affects the extent to which women’s rights are ensured and protected; promote gender mainstreaming and diversity in anti-corruption action , as recommended by the unodc;


### a. whereas environmental factors can influence human and state security in various direct and indirect ways; ### a. whereas tackling climate change is an existential issue of international security; whereas environmental factors influence human and state security in various direct and indirect ways;


### b. whereas climate change and climate-related impacts , including environmental degradation , loss of biodiversity , deforestation and natural disasters are already threatening local , regional and international security , stability and peace; whereas climate change , which is predicted to accelerate in the medium and long term , has become an increasingly dominant risk multiplier and must be viewed as a new security challenge , together with hybrid and cyber threats; ### b. whereas climate change and climate-related impacts , including environmental degradation , loss of biodiversity , deforestation , food and water scarcity and natural disasters are already threatening local , regional and international security , stability and peace; whereas climate change , which is predicted to accelerate in the medium and long term , has become an increasingly dominant risk multiplier and must be addressed as a new security challenge , together with hybrid and cyber threats;


### g. whereas the defence sector is not mentioned in the 2015 paris agreement , leaving it to national governments to decide whether to include mitigation efforts by the defence sector in their national commitments towards the united nations framework convention on climate change (unfccc); ### g. whereas nation states must be able to retain full freedom in their security and defence policy , including with regard to international climate commitments;


### h. whereas , due to the security effects of global warming , climate security measures and their financing have to be understood as contributing to defence and security; ### h. whereas , due to the security effects of global warming , climate security measures and their financing have to be understood as also contributing to defence and security;


### 3. calls on the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) to make sure that climate change is mainstreamed in the union’s external action; calls for climate-specific strategies , policies , procedures , measures and capabilities to be developed; calls on the vp/hr to make sure that the development of a union policy on climate security and defence entails the implementation of a human security approach; ### 3. considers that the climate issue should not be used as a pretext for the european union to interfere further in the defence and security prerogatives of the member states;


### 3. calls on the vice-president of the commission / high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy (vp/hr) to make sure that climate change is mainstreamed in the union’s external action; calls for climate-specific strategies , policies , procedures , measures and capabilities to be developed; calls on the vp/hr to make sure that the development of a union policy on climate security and defence entails the implementation of a human security approach; ### 3. calls on the vice-president of the commission /high representative of the union for foreign affairs and security policy(vp/hr) to make sure that environmental protection and the fight against climate change is mainstreamed in the union’s external action;calls for climate-specific strategies , policies , procedures , measures and capabilities to be developed; calls for a well-defined list of specific country priorities for its climate security policies with clear benchmarks and deadlines; calls on the vp/hr to make sure that the development of a union policy on climate security and defence entails the implementation of a human security approach;


### 5. welcomes the climate diplomacy policy framework , the climate and defence roadmap (the ‘roadmap’) and the concept for an integrated approach on climate change and security; calls on the vp/hr to make sure that all different concepts are well connected and harmonised in a coherent and consistent framework; calls on the vp/hr to report on progress until june 2022; ### 5. welcomes the climate diplomacy policy framework , the climate and defence roadmap (the ‘roadmap’) and the concept for an integrated approach on climate change and security; calls for an approach more output oriented rather than process oriented; calls on the vp/hr to make sure that all different concepts are well connected and harmonised in a coherent and consistent framework; calls on the vp/hr to report on progress until june 2022;


### 9. calls on the vp/hr to present , by mid-2022 , an assessment of the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the eu’s external action; stresses the need to develop by 2022 a meaningful methodology to quantify the emissions from all eu security and defence activities; believes that the roadmap should be used to trigger clear national pledges to reduce military emissions , including mandatory military emissions reporting to the unfccc , as without reporting and transparency , there will be no pressure to cut emissions and no means of determining the impact of any pledges; ### 9. calls on the vp/hr to present , by mid-2022 , an assessment of the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the eu’s external action; stresses the need to develop by 2022 a meaningful methodology to quantify the emissions from all eu security and defence activities and a strategy to reduce them; believes that the roadmap should be used to trigger clear national pledges to reduce military emissions , including mandatory military emissions reporting to the unfccc , as without reporting and transparency , there will be no pressure to cut emissions and no means of determining the impact of any pledges;


### 15. underlines that the union’s climate action should be inclusive , aim to advance gender equality , apply the eu’s human rights-based approach , promote good governance and implement the women , peace and security (wps) agenda in line with the eu’s gender action plan iii; calls , in particular , for the initiatives of grassroots women’s , youth , and indigenous organisations to be supported and for lessons to be learned from them; ### 15. underlines that the union’s climate action should be inclusive , aim to advance equality , apply the eu’s human rights-based approach , promote good governance and implement the youth , peace and security(yps) and the women , peace and security (wps) agenda in line with the eu’s gender action plan iii; calls , in particular , for the initiatives of grassroots women’s , youth , and indigenous organisations to be supported and for lessons to be learned from them;


### 19. stresses the need to design mission infrastructure and a supply-chain that are climate- and environment-sensitive and as carbon-neutral as possible , and that make use of new technology such as mobile solar systems , in particular for static features; ### 19. stresses the need to design mission infrastructure and a supply-chain that are climate- and environment-sensitive and as carbon-neutral as possible; believes it is imperative to invest massively into research and development of carbon neutral fuels and propulsion systems for military vehicles on land , sea , and air and make use of new technology such as mobile solar systems , in particular for static features in a view to decreasing fossil fuel dependency;


### 21. states that all military capabilities and services used by the union should contribute to reaching the eu’s climate targets and adapt to increasingly challenging climate conditions in order to be able , inter alia , to guarantee the fulfilment of their tasks at home and abroad; ### 21. stresses that the eu member states , in particular france , are among the world’s most exemplary countries in terms of co2 emissions , and that the european nations should therefore give priority to addressing the dangers that are an immediate threat to them , including radical islam;


### 22. underlines that an increase in defence expenditure should not lead to an increase in emissions , and that part of defence spending should be dedicated to investments in instruments that significantly reduce emissions; recalls that eu and nato military strategists and planners have been working on the question of how armed forces can reduce their carbon footprint for more than a decade; welcomes , in this respect , the eda’s activities , in particular the go green policy it launched in 2012 , its military green concept and its working group on the circular economy , and calls for an acceleration and broadening of such projects and for an independent external evaluation thereof; ### 22. underlines that an increase in defence expenditure should not lead to an increase in emissions , and that part of defence spending should be dedicated to investments in instruments that significantly reduce emissions; recalls that eu and nato military strategists and planners have been working on the question of how armed forces can reduce their carbon footprint for more than a decade; calls for the eu to work with nato to develop a methodology to help allies measure greenhouse gas emissions from military activities and installations and adopt emission reduction targets; welcomes , in this respect , the eda’s activities , in particular the go green policy it launched in 2012 , its military green concept and its working group on the circular economy , and calls for an acceleration and broadening of such projects and for an independent external evaluation thereof;


### 25. underlines the need to significantly increase investments in ‘green’ defence , in particular by dedicating a higher share of military r&d funded from the eu budget to carbon-neutral fuels and propulsion systems for military aircraft , ships and other vehicles , in particular as regards future major weapons systems (e.g. the future combat air system (fcas) and the european main battle tank (embt)); underlines that , given the dual nature of such investments , they have strong positive spill-over effects in the civilian sector , in particular for the ailing civil aviation industry; believes that the electrification of military technology should be further promoted and extensively financed via the edf , in particular as regards weapons systems , but also in terms of housing , barracks and related heating or cooling systems; ### 25. underlines the need to significantly increase investments in ‘green’ defence , in particular by dedicating a higher share of military r&d funded from the eu budget to carbon-neutral fuels and propulsion systems for military aircraft , ships and other vehicles , in particular as regards future major weapons systems which are developed within the frameworks provided by the eu; underlines that , given the dual nature of such investments , they have strong positive spill-over effects in the civilian sector , in particular for the ailing civil aviation industry; believes that the electrification of military technology should be further promoted and extensively financed via the edf , in particular as regards weapons systems , but also in terms of housing , barracks and related heating or cooling systems;


### 28. recalls that the importance of cooperation as a corner stone of the eu’s leading role in addressing climate change , as set out in the roadmap; welcomes ongoing staff-to-staff exchanges with the un and nato , and stresses the need for closer cooperation in this field; calls on the eeas and the relevant commission services to further establish dialogue with other partners , such as the african union , the organization for security and co-operation in europe , canada and the united states; stresses that there is also a need to address the current lack of reliable and internationally comparable data on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the defence sector; ### 28. rejects the concept of ‘climate refugees’ introduced by european union bodies , which is a hoax that seeks to justify an increase in illegal migration flows and which would create a new channel for immigration that europe's countries cannot afford;


### c. whereas montenegro is currently the most advanced in its negotiation process , having opened all the 33 screened chapters of the eu’s acquis , and has provisionally closed negotiations on three; ### c. whereas montenegro is not suited to becoming a member of the eu;


### g. whereas the eu agreed on the reallocation of eur 374 million from the instrument for pre-accession assistance to help mitigate the socio-economic impact of covid-19 in the region; ### g. whereas the eu agreed on the reallocation of eur 374 million from the instrument for pre-accession assistance to help mitigate the socio-economic impact of covid-19 in the region; whereas an amount of eur 53 million was agreed between the commission and montenegro which includes: eur 3 million reprogrammed under bilateral ipa for addressing immediate health crisis needs , eur 9.5 million for the strengthening of health systems , eur 40.5 million for the socio-economic recovery via a budget support programme;


### 1. welcomes montenegro’s continued engagement in the eu integration process and its overall progress; ### 1. considers that montenegro’s accession to the european union would be an additional challenge for the member states;


### 2. welcomes the opening of chapter 8 (competition policy) and montenegro’s decision to accept the principles of the revised enlargement methodology; calls in particular for meeting the interim benchmarks for chapters 23 and 24 , which will be the next milestone; recalls that only three chapters have been provisionally closed since the opening of the first chapter in december 2012 , and encourages a clear focus on working to address the closing benchmarks in all other chapters; ### 2. expresses doubts about the revised enlargement method , which only marginally changes the process;


### 2. welcomes the opening of chapter 8 (competition policy) and montenegro’s decision to accept the principles of the revised enlargement methodology; calls in particular for meeting the interim benchmarks for chapters 23 and 24 , which will be the next milestone; recalls that only three chapters have been provisionally closed since the opening of the first chapter in december 2012 , and encourages a clear focus on working to address the closing benchmarks in all other chapters; ### 2. welcomes the opening of chapter 8 (competition policy) and montenegro’s decision to accept the principles of the revised enlargement methodology; calls in particular for meeting the interim benchmarks for chapters 23 and 24 , which will be the next milestone; recalls that three chapters have been provisionally closed since the opening of the first chapter in december 2012 , and encourages a clear focus on working to address the closing benchmarks in all other chapters; following montenegro’s adoption of the new enlargement methodology , strongly supports closing of accession chapters , as montenegro makes the necessary commitments and delivers reforms on required benchmarks , determined by progress on the accession process;


### 3. notes that the 30 august 2020 elections resulted in the first transition of power since the country’s independence , in full respect of democratic standards and montenegro’s constitution; ### 3. notes that the 30 august 2020 elections resulted in the first transition of power since the country’s independence , in full respect of democratic standards and montenegro’s constitution; welcomes the fact that osce/odihr found the elections to be conducted in an efficient , competitive and transparent manner;


### 6. welcomes recent public opinion surveys , which show that 75 % of the citizens support montenegro’s accession to the eu , which is a clear message to the new government that the people want reforms based on european values; ### 6. welcomes recent public opinion surveys , which show that 75 % of the citizens support montenegro’s accession to the eu , which is a clear message to the new government that the people want reforms based on european values; in this context , welcomes the fact that the commission gave new impetus to enlargement in 2020 with a new strategy for the western balkans and the economic and investment plan , thus transforming enlargement to a more tangible and predictable process for candidate countries;


### 7. commends montenegro’s progress in several areas of the accession negotiations , including international police cooperation and the fight against human trafficking; calls on the authorities to accelerate political and economic reforms , particularly on the rule of law , the judiciary , media freedom and the fight against corruption , where further significant progress has to be made; ### 7. commends montenegro’s progress in several areas of the accession negotiations , including international police cooperation and the fight against human and drug trafficking; calls on the authorities to accelerate political and economic reforms , particularly on the rule of law , the judiciary , media freedom and the fight against corruption , where further significant progress has to be made;


### 9. takes note of the findings and conclusions of the international observers from the osce odihr , and calls on the authorities to address their recommendations fully; welcomes the government’s adoption of a decision on the establishment of the council for the control of the electoral roll; ### 9. takes note of the findings and conclusions of the international observers from the osce odihr , and calls on the authorities to address their recommendations fully and in due time before the next electoral cycle; welcomes the government’s adoption of a decision on the establishment of the council for the control of the electoral roll; expresses disappointment , that despite a cross-party agreement to hold local elections on the same day , the legal framework still does not address this issue sufficiently;


### 18. welcomes the efforts to implement public administration reform (par) and the results already achieved; is concerned by the findings that party membership still influences employment in the montenegrin public sector; calls on the montenegrin authorities to continue their efforts to create an efficient public administration and to retain expertise , in particular on the eu accession process; ### 18. welcomes the efforts to implement public administration reform (par) and the results already achieved; stresses the importance of a recruitment procedure applicable to civil servants that is based on professional , impartial and merit-based criteria; calls on the montenegrin authorities to continue their efforts to create an efficient public administration and to retain expertise , in particular on the eu accession process; regrets that institutional capacities of the competition and anticorruption agencies remain weak;


### 20. deplores the state of freedom of expression and media freedom , an area in which five successive commission reports have noted ‘no progress’; strongly condemns all types of attacks against the media and intimidation of journalists , and calls for the urgent and effective investigation of these; urges montenegro to provide conditions conducive to the effective exercise of freedom of expression , which is one of the eu’s fundamental values and a crucial element of montenegro’s eu accession process; ### 20. deplores the state of freedom of expression and media freedom , an area in which five successive commission reports have noted ‘no progress’; strongly condemns all types of attacks against the media and intimidation of journalists , and calls for the urgent and effective investigation of these; urges montenegro to provide conditions conducive to the effective exercise of freedom of expression , which is one of the eu’s fundamental values and a crucial element of montenegro’s eu accession process; condemns vigorously the violations of the rights and freedoms of montenegro’s churches; calls for their full rights to be restored;


### 25. calls on the montenegrin authorities to find a mutually acceptable solution to the law on freedom of religion through genuine dialogue with relevant stakeholders and in line with the venice commission’s opinion of 24 june 2019; ### 25. notes the changes made to the law on freedom of religion; welcomes the generally respected concept of freedom of religion , and that anti-semitism is widely seen as not prevalent in the country; calls on the montenegrin authorities to sustain the genuine dialogue with religious representatives and other relevant stakeholders;


### 26. commends montenegro for its commitment to inclusive regional cooperation , and the constructive role it plays in the western balkans region , and welcomes its active participation in numerous regional initiatives; ### 26. commends montenegro for its commitment to inclusive regional cooperation , and the constructive role it plays in the western balkans region , and welcomes its active participation in numerous regional initiatives; warns , however , of regional action by albania aimed at expanding its influence in countries with albanian-speaking populations , including by means of satellite political parties as in montenegro;


### 27. commends montenegro’s full alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and its active participation in civilian missions under the common security and defence policy (csdp); ### 27. commends montenegro’s full alignment with the eu’s common foreign and security policy and its active participation in civilian missions under the common security and defence policy (csdp); namely eu navfor atalanta and eutm mali , un operation minurso and in the un peacekeeping force in cyprus , nato- led resolute support mission in afghanistan and the kfor mission in kosovo;


### 28. commends montenegro’s progress on and renewed commitment to international police cooperation , and encourages it to continue its efforts to cope with the migratory pressure , by further developing its international cooperation on readmission and raising its capacity to prosecute migrant-smuggling networks; ### 28. has been warning against montenegro’s full alignment with nato’s exclusive interests since it became a member in 2017; denounces this accession as undermining strategic stability across the whole of the european continent;


### 28. commends montenegro’s progress on and renewed commitment to international police cooperation , and encourages it to continue its efforts to cope with the migratory pressure , by further developing its international cooperation on readmission and raising its capacity to prosecute migrant-smuggling networks; ### 28. commends montenegro’s progress on and renewed commitment to international police cooperation , and encourages it to continue its efforts to cope with the migratory pressure , by further developing its international cooperation on the protection of borders , readmission and raising its capacity to prosecute migrant-smuggling networks;


### 31. notes with concern the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on montenegro’s economy; calls on the government to carry on a responsible macroeconomic and fiscal policy in view of the high public debt; encourages the authorities to make the best use of eu assistance in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis; ### 31. notes with concern the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on montenegro’s economy; calls on the government to carry on a responsible macroeconomic and fiscal policy in view of the high public debt; encourages the authorities to make continued use of eu assistance in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis; underlines the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills among youth;


### 32. reiterates that the european union has swiftly mobilised substantial support for the western balkans to tackle the covid-19 pandemic health emergency and the socio-economic recovery of the region; ### 32. reiterates that the european union has swiftly mobilised substantial support for the western balkans to tackle the covid-19 pandemic health emergency and the socio-economic recovery of the region; mobilising an amount of eur 53 million in total of re-programmed ipa funding and eur 60 million in macro-financial assistance;


### 33. calls on the commission and the council to include montenegro in joint eu procurement for vaccinations , and to allocate a sufficient amount of covid-19 vaccines to the citizens of all western balkan countries; ### 33. takes note of montenegro's foreign minister djordje radulovic saying earlier in february that the government had not yet received a single dose of covid-19 vaccines approved by the eu , despite requests made to eu officials; calls on the commission and the council to include montenegro in joint eu procurement for vaccinations , and to allocate a sufficient amount of covid-19 vaccines to the citizens of all western balkan countries as soon as possible;


### 33. calls on the commission and the council to include montenegro in joint eu procurement for vaccinations , and to allocate a sufficient amount of covid-19 vaccines to the citizens of all western balkan countries; ### 33. calls on the commission and the council to include montenegro in joint eu procurement for vaccinations , and to allocate a sufficient amount of covid-19 vaccines to the citizens of all western balkan countries as soon as possible;


### 34. encourages montenegro to make best use of the commission’s economic and investment plan for the western balkans; recognises its importance in supporting sustainable connectivity , human capital , competitiveness and inclusive growth in the region; ### 34. encourages montenegro to make best use of the commission’s economic and investment plan for the western balkans; recognises its importance in supporting sustainable connectivity in transport and infrastructure , human capital , competitiveness and inclusive growth in the region;


### 35. welcomes montenegro’s progress in diversifying its electricity production towards renewable sources , as well as its active participation in the western balkans connectivity agenda; ### 35. welcomes montenegro’s progress in diversifying its electricity production towards renewable sources , as well as its active participation in the western balkans connectivity agenda; highlights the importance of eu support towards a gradual shift towards cleaner and renewable energy;


### a. whereas un human rights treaties , together with international and eu laws provide standards for the protection of the rights of persons belonging to religious minorities as an integral part of human rights; ### a. whereas the freedom of religion and belief is a human right inherent to all human beings and a fundamental right of individuals on a par with all others , which should be subjected to no kind of discrimination , as enshrined by international and european founding texts , including inter alia the universal declaration of human rights , the european convention on human rights and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , which provide standards for the protection of the rights of persons belonging to religious minorities as an integral part of human rights;


### c. whereas discrimination and persecution of religious is carried out by different actors – whether governments or other groups in society – and can take different forms , such as killings , physical attacks , arbitrary arrests , coercion , forced conversion , kidnapping and forced marriage , forced birth control , threats , exclusion , discriminatory and unfair treatment , harassment , limitation of access to elective offices , employment , education , health and administration services , destruction of places of worship , cemeteries and cultural heritage , and online hate speech; ### c. whereas discrimination and persecution of religious is carried out by different actors – whether governments or other groups in society – and can take different forms , such as killings , physical attacks , arbitrary arrests , coercion , forced conversion , kidnapping and forced marriage , forced birth control , threats , exclusion , discriminatory and unfair treatment , harassment , limitation of access to elective offices , employment , education , health and administration services , destruction of places of worship , cemeteries and cultural heritage , physical and online hate speech;


### e. whereas in 2018 , christians were harassed in 145 countries , muslims in 139 , jews in 88 , buddhists in 24 , hindus in 19 countries and non-believers in 18 countries12 ; ### e. whereas in 2018 , christians were harassed in 145 countries , muslims in 139 , jews in 88 , buddhists in 24 , hindus in 19 countries and non-believers in 18 countries12 ; whereas , according to a report by the open doors association , in terms of numbers christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world , with more than 340 million believers being persecuted and discriminated against;


### 1. affirms its unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of persons belonging to religious minorities everywhere in the world , including their right to change or choose their religion or belief , in respect of the principles of equality and non-discrimination; condemns in the strongest terms all persecution , violence , incitement to violence and terrorism targeting any minority on the grounds of religion and belief; ### 1. affirms its unwavering commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of persons belonging to religious minorities everywhere in the world , including their right to change , choose or abandon their religion or belief , in respect of the principles of equality and non-discrimination; condemns in the strongest terms all persecution , violence , incitement to violence and acts of terrorism targeting any minority on the grounds of religion and belief;


### 1. acknowledges that churches , faith-based organisations (fbos) and religious associations have a major role in the social fabric of developing countries , are important partners in delivering humanitarian assistance to hard-to-reach communities and greatly contribute to sustainable development and to achieving the sdgs , in particular sdgs 3 and 4; further notes that churches and fbos deliver in social sectors where shortcomings in state services are experienced; ### 1. acknowledges that faith-based organisations (fbos) , religious associations and non-confessional organisations alike have a major role in the social fabric of developing countries , are important partners in delivering humanitarian assistance to hard-to-reach communities and greatly contribute to sustainable development and to achieving the sdgs , in particular sdgs 3 and 4;


### 2. recognises that fbos cover approximately 40 % of healthcare and a significant part of education in sub-saharan africa alone1 , while their role remains mostly unrecognised; ### 2. recognises that fbos cover approximately 40 % of healthcare and a significant part of education in sub-saharan africa alone1; stresses that public services such as healthcare and education should always be guaranteed by the state , in line with sdg 4;


### 3. notes that churches and fbos are frequently the only providers of healthcare and other social services in remote areas of sub-saharan africa and in conflict-prone settings such as northern mozambique and other crisis zones; ### 3. notes that fbos are sometimes the only providers of healthcare and other social services in remote areas of sub-saharan africa and in conflict-prone settings such as northern mozambique and other crisis zones;


### 4. is deeply concerned about the rise over the last decade of violence against people belonging to minorities on the grounds of their belief or religion as a global phenomenon , which is intensifying and affecting more and more countries; notes that it affects many religious communities , namely christians (including copts) , jews , muslims (including ahmadis and alevis) , buddhists , hindus and smaller religious groups , such as baha’is , sikhs and zoroastrians , as well as groups of people who are atheists , humanists , agnostics or do not identify with any religion; ### 4. is deeply concerned about the rise over the last decade of violence against people belonging to minorities on the grounds of their belief or religion as a global phenomenon , which is intensifying and affecting more and more countries; notes that it affects many religious communities , namely christians , particularly eastern christians , jews , muslims , particularly ahmadis and alevis , as well as shia minorities in some countries on the arabian peninsula , buddhists , hindus and smaller religious groups , such as baha’is , sikhs and zoroastrians , as well as groups of people who are atheists , humanists , agnostics or do not identify with any religion;


### 4. welcomes the activities of churches and religious leaders in the field of conflict management and mediation , and in fostering reconciliation , dialogue and peace; highlights that inter-religious dialogue is crucial , notably in conflict areas , to foster peace and reconciliation; ### 4. welcomes the activities of fbos and religious leaders in the field of conflict management and mediation , and in fostering reconciliation , dialogue and peace , and the inclusion of religious minorities as part of the eu's external push for peace , democracy and sustainable development; highlights that inter-religious dialogue is crucial , notably in conflict areas , to foster peace and reconciliation;


### 5. calls on the commission and the council to make the fight against the persecution of religious minorities a priority in the programming of activities related to eu development assistance , in line with the areas of cooperation for geographic and thematic programmes of ndici-global europe; ### 5. calls on the commission and the council to assist in providing support to stronger political strategies and longer-term accountability and to make the fight against the persecution of religious and other minorities a priority in the programming of activities related to eu development assistance , in line with the areas of cooperation for geographic and thematic programmes of ndici-global europe;


### 6. is concerned about the persecution and serious human rights violations against muslim minorities; ### 6. is concerned about the persecution and serious human rights violations against muslim minorities; is alarmed by the fact that , as defined by un special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief in march 2021 [1] , several states worldwide responded to a perceived terrorist threat with measures that undermine the possibilities of muslims of living according to their belief system , the securitization of religious communities , limits on access to citizenship , socioeconomic exclusion and pervasive stigmatization of muslim communities; [1]https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1086452.


### 6. calls on the eu to develop the necessary reaction and sanction mechanisms to combat effectively violations of freedom of religion or belief , including discrimination or legal restrictions based on religion or belief in its partner countries , as well as any kind of impediment to freedom of religion or belief , freedom of association and freedom of expression. ### 6. calls on the eu to develop the necessary reaction and sanction mechanisms to combat effectively violations of freedom of religion or belief , including discrimination or legal restrictions based on religion or belief in its partner countries , as well as any kind of impediment to freedom of religion or belief , freedom of association and freedom of expression , as well as the misuse and instrumentalisation of religion to undermine other human rights , including srhr and the rights of lgbti persons;


### 7. is worried about growing antisemitism worldwide , given that although jews make up only 0.2 % of the global population , they faced harassment in 88 countries in 2018; ### 7. is worried about growing antisemitism worldwide , given that although jews make up only 0.2 % of the global population , they faced harassment in 88 countries in 2018; is alarmed by the fact that antisemitism is reportedly growing worldwide , including in eu member states , particularly online during the pandemic [1]; [1]https://ec.europa.eu/info/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/combatting-discrimination/racism-and-xenophobia/combating-antisemitism/monitoring-antisemitism_en


### 10. strongly deplores that millions of christians have been uprooted from their homes , and that many have been killed , kidnapped , imprisoned , discriminated against and have had restrictions placed on their freedom of worship; notes that forms of persecution also exist in all aspects of social life , including in employment and education; ### 10. strongly deplores that millions of christians have been uprooted from their homes , and that many have been killed , kidnapped , imprisoned , discriminated against and have had restrictions placed on their freedom of worship; notes that forms of persecution also exist in all aspects of social life , including in employment and education; condemns the islamic law concepts involving the forced conversion of christians , the persecution of christians and the degrading status of ‘dhimmis’ , according to which christians are second-class citizens;


### 13. notes with particular concern that the middle east and north africa present the highest regional levels of anti-semitic attitudes , and that holocaust denial is prevalent among certain segments in society and even at state level , such as in iran; ### 13. notes with particular concern that the middle east and north africa present the highest regional levels of anti-semitic attitudes , and that holocaust denial is prevalent among certain segments in society and even at state level , such as in iran; condemns the algerian government’s systematic persecution of and discrimination against christians , especially those who have converted to christianity;


### 16. notes that persecution of religious minorities in asia is commonplace in many countries , especially in those with communist regimes , and that blasphemy laws are of particular concern , particularly in pakistan; ### 16. notes that persecution of religious minorities in asia is commonplace in many countries , especially in those with communist regimes , and that blasphemy laws are of particular concern , particularly in pakistan and in other countries in the region , such as afghanistan , bangladesh , china , india , indonesia , malaysia , myanmar and nepal;


### 20. strongly condemns terror attacks on places of worship , including the easter attacks in sri lanka in 2019 , when nine suicide bombers carried out a series of attacks , including on three churches; ### 20. strongly condemns terror attacks on places of worship , including the easter attacks in sri lanka in 2019 , when nine suicide bombers from islamist jihadist groups carried out a series of attacks , including on three churches;


### 21. notes with particular concern the rise of terrorist groups and militias in several parts of africa , including in the sahel , nigeria and mozambique , and of terrorist violence against religious minorities; ### 21. notes with particular concern the rise of terrorist groups and islamist militias in several parts of africa , including in the sahel , nigeria and mozambique , and of terrorist violence against religious minorities;


### b. whereas the transition to a climate-neutral economy requires an energy transition away from fossil fuels towards a renewable-based system; ### b. whereas the transition to a climate-neutral economy requires an energy transition away from fossil fuels towards a renewable-based and decentralized energy production system;


### 2. calls on the commission to develop a comprehensive strategy on energy storage; ### 2. calls on the commission to develop a comprehensive strategy on energy storage , while taking into account the range of costs in euro / mwh for the construction and operation of the relevant storage technology;


### 3. calls on the commission to establish a task force involving all relevant directorates-general to develop this strategy , including a comprehensive analysis of the carbon footprint and life cycle of storage technologies , taking into account at least the extraction and/or production of raw materials , the manufacturing process , transport and the recycling process , where applicable; ### 3. calls on the commission to establish a task force involving all relevant directorates-general to develop this strategy , including a comprehensive analysis of the carbon footprint and life cycle of storage technologies , as well as addressing regulatory barriers to disruptive research and innovation , taking into account at least the extraction and/or production of raw materials , the manufacturing process , transport and the recycling process , where applicable;


### 4. notes that the energy transition towards a renewable-based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies , backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply; ### 4. notes that the energy transition towards a renewable-based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies , a strong decentralized production adaptable to meteorology conditions , backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply;


### 4. notes that the energy transition towards a renewable-based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies , backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply; ### 4. notes that the energy transition towards a renewable-based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies , such as microgrids , backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply;


### 5. underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply; stresses that reliable power supply and the energy transition must go hand in hand; ### 5. underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply; stresses that reliable power supply and a just energy transition must go hand in hand;


### 8. urgently calls for a revision of the ten-e regulation17 before the adoption of the next list of projects of common interest (pci); calls for the criteria for granting pci status to be aligned with the eu’s climate and sustainability goals; ### 8. urgently calls for a revision of the ten-e regulation17 before the adoption of the next list of projects of common interest (pci); calls for the criteria for granting pci status to be aligned with the eu’s climate and sustainability goals , while taking into account the specific needs of the different member states;


### 12. calls on the commission to take into account the important role of storage in the energy transition when reviewing the state aid guidelines; calls on the commission to make sure that the new guidelines take into account the efficiency and the contribution to grid stability of different storage technologies , so that inefficient funding is avoided; ### 12. calls on the commission to take into account the important role of storage in the energy transition when reviewing the state aid guidelines; calls on the commission to make sure that the new guidelines take into account the efficiency and the contribution to grid stability of different storage technologies , and local self-generated energy helping the grid especially at the end of the line , so that inefficient funding is avoided;


### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen; ### 15. calls on the commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost in terms of economic and social impact of retrofitting gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen;


### 26. believes that home batteries , domestic heat storage , vehicle-to-grid technology and demand response help to cut consumption peaks , provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated; ### 26. believes that home batteries , self-generation of energy to discharge the pressure on the grid and its shared batteries , domestic heat storage , vehicle-to-grid technology , and demand response help to cut consumption peaks , provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated;


### (2) the key digital technologies joint undertaking addresses clearly defined topics that enable european industries at large to design , manufacture and use the most innovative technologies in electronic components and systems. ### (2) the key digital technologies joint undertaking addresses clearly defined topics that enable european industries at large to design , manufacture and deliver innovation throughout the semiconductor supply chain , from the recycling of chips and critical raw materials to the conductive quantum technologies , and use the most innovative technologies in electronic components and systems.


### (5) the initiative aims to reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base , whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor ecosystem , reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies , and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components. these aims should be supported by bridging the gap between the union’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation. it should promote capacity building to enable design , production and systems integration in next-generation semiconductor technologies , enhance collaboration among key players across the union , strengthening europe’s semiconductor supply and value chains , serving key industrial sectors , and creating new markets. ### (5) the initiative aims to reinforce the competitiveness and resilience of the semiconductor technological and industrial base , whilst strengthening the innovation capacity of its semiconductor ecosystem , reducing dependence on a limited number of third country companies and geographies , and strengthening its capacity to design and produce advanced components , while promoting sustainable manufacturing processes , mainly reducing the amount of water and energy used. these aims should be supported by bridging the gap between the union’s advanced research and innovation capabilities and their industrial exploitation. it should promote capacity building to enable design , production and systems integration in next-generation semiconductor technologies , enhance collaboration among key players across the union , strengthening europe’s semiconductor supply and value chains , serving key industrial sectors , and creating new markets.


### (13) the chips joint undertaking should facilitate cooperation between the union and international actors by defining a cooperation strategy , including identifying and promoting areas for cooperation in research and development and skills development , and implementing actions where there is a mutual benefit , mainly based on reciprocity. ### (13) the chips joint undertaking should facilitate cooperation between the union and international actors by defining a cooperation strategy , including identifying and promoting areas for cooperation in research and development and skills development , and implementing actions where there is a mutual benefit , mainly based on reciprocity. international collaboration with like-minded partners is particularly relevant to bridge the present gap between research and design and manufacturing.


### increase large-scale capacity throughout the union in cutting-edge and next-generation semiconductor technologies to reinforce the union’s advanced design , systems integration and semiconductor production capabilities and limit where possible the environmental footprint. ### increase large-scale capacity throughout the union in cutting-edge and next-generation semiconductor technologies to reinforce the union’s advanced design , systems integration and semiconductor production capabilities and limit where possible the environmental footprint , for example by developing a market of recycled and recyclable semiconductors and by reducing the amount of water and energy spent in the manufacturing process.


### build up large-scale design capacities for integrated semiconductor technologies. ### build up large-scale design capacities for integrated semiconductor and quantum technologies.


### capacity-based transmission tariffs at entry points from and exit points to storage facilities , unless a storage facility is connected to more than one transmission or distribution network and used to compete with an interconnection point. such a discount shall be set at a level of 75% in the member states where the renewable and low carbon gas was first injected into system. ### capacity-based transmission tariffs at entry points from and exit points to storage facilities , unless a storage facility is connected to more than one transmission or distribution network and used to compete with an interconnection point. such a discount shall be set at a level of 100% in the member states where the renewable gas was first injected into system. member states may decide to apply a discount of 75% to low-carbon gases.


### 5. as of 1 january in the year after the adoption , network users shall receive a discount of 100% on the regulated tariff from the transmission system operator at all interconnection points , including entry points from and exit points to third countries as well as entry points from lng terminals for renewable and low-carbon gases , after providing the respective transmission system operator with a proof of sustainability , based on a valid sustainability certificate pursuant to articles 29 and 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 2001 of the european parliament and of the council10 and registered in the union database. . ### 5. as of 1 january in the year after the adoption , network users shall receive a discount on the regulated tariff from the transmission system operator at all interconnection points , including entry points from and exit points to third countries as well as entry points from lng terminals of 100 % for renewable and 75% for low-carbon gases , after providing the respective transmission system operator with a proof of sustainability , based on a valid sustainability certificate pursuant to articles 29 and 30 of directive (eu) 2018/2001 2001 of the european parliament and of the council10 and registered in the union database. .


### (1) the european green deal55 is europe’s strategy to ensure , by 2050 , a climate-neutral , clean and circular economy , optimising resource management , minimising pollution while recognising the need for deeply transformative policies. the union is also committed to the 2030 agenda for sustainable development56 and its sustainable development goals57 . the eu chemicals strategy for sustainability58 of october 2020 and the zero pollution action plan59 adopted in may 2021 specifically address pollution aspects of the european green deal. in parallel , the new industrial strategy for europe60 further emphasises the potential role of transformative technologies. other particularly relevant policies for this initiative include the ‘fit for 55’ package61 , the methane strategy62 and the glasgow methane pledge63 , the climate adaptation strategy64 , the biodiversity strategy65 , the farm to fork strategy66 and the sustainable products initiative67 . besides , as part of the eu response to the 2022 russia-ukraine war , repowereu68 proposes a joint european action to support the diversification of energy supplies , accelerate the transition to renewable energy and improve energy efficiency. ### deleted


### (2) the european green deal announced a revision of union measures to address pollution from large industrial installations , including reviewing the sectoral scope of the legislation and how to make it fully consistent with climate , energy and circular economy policies. in addition , the zero pollution action plan , the circular economy action plan and the farm to fork strategy also call for reducing pollutant emissions at source , including sources not currently within the scope of directive 2010/75/eu of the european parliament and of the council69 . addressing pollution from certain agro-industrial activities thus requires their inclusion within the scope of that directive. ### deleted


### (3) the union’s extractive industry is key to achieving the aims of the european green deal and the eu industrial strategy , including its update. raw materials are of strategic importance for the digital and green transition , the energy , materials and circular economy transformation and to strengthen eu economic resilience. in order to achieve these objectives , sustainable domestic capacities need to be further developed. this requires effective , tailored and harmonised measures to ensure that the best available techniques are established and employed , thus applying processes that are both the most efficient and have the lowest possible impacts on human health and the environment . the governance mechanisms of directive 2010/75/eu that closely associate industry experts to the development of consensual and tailored environmental requirements will support the sustainable growth of those activities in the union. the development and availability of commonly agreed standards will level the union’s playing field while ensuring a high level of protection of human health and the environment. it is therefore appropriate to include those activities within the scope of directive 2010/75/eu. ### (3) the union’s extractive industry is key to achieving the aims of the european green deal and the eu industrial strategy , including its update. raw materials are of strategic importance for the digital and green transition , the energy , materials and circular economy transformation and to strengthen eu economic resilience. in order to achieve these objectives , sustainable domestic capacities need to be further developed. this requires effective , tailored and harmonised measures to ensure that the best available techniques are established and employed , thus applying processes that are both the most efficient and have the lowest possible impacts on human health and the environment.


### (4) rearing of pigs , poultry and cattle cause significant pollutant emissions into the air and water. in order to reduce such pollutant emissions , including ammonia , methane , nitrates and greenhouse gas emissions and thereby improve air , water and soil quality , it is necessary to lower the threshold above which pigs and poultry installations are included within the scope of directive 2010/75/eu and to include also cattle farming within that scope. relevant bat requirements take into consideration the nature , size , density and complexity of these installations , including the specificities of pasture based cattle rearing systems , where animals are only seasonally reared in indoor installations , and the range of environmental impacts they may have. the proportionality requirements in bats aim to incentivise farmers to implement the necessary transition towards increasingly environmentally friendly agricultural practices. ### (4) rearing of pigs , poultry and cattle partly contributes to pollutant emissions into the air and water. the proportionality requirements in bats aim to incentivise farmers to implement the necessary transition towards increasingly environmentally friendly agricultural practices.


### (6) with a view to further strengthening public access to environmental information , it is necessary to clarify that permits for installations granted pursuant to directive 2010/75/eu are to be made available to the public on the internet , free of charge and without restricting access to registered users. a uniform summary of permits should also be made available to the public under the same conditions. ### (6) with a view to further strengthening public access to environmental information , it should be necessary to clarify that a uniform summary of permits for companies granted pursuant to directive 2010/75/eu should be made available to the public on the internet , free of charge and without restricting access to registered users.


### (15) providing a high level of protection of human health and the environment as a whole requires inter alia the establishment in permits of emission limit values at a level that ensures compliance with the applicable emission levels associated with the best available techniques set out in the bat conclusions. emission levels associated with the best available techniques (bat-aels) are usually expressed as ranges , rather than as single values , to reflect the differences within a given type of installations that result in variations in the environmental performances achieved when applying bat. for example , a given bat will not deliver the same performance for different installations , some bats may not be suitable for use in certain installations , or a combination of bats may be more effective on some pollutants or environmental media than others. the achievement of a high level of protection of human health and the environment as a whole has been jeopardised by the practice of setting emission limit values at the laxest end of the range of emission levels associated with the best available techniques , without considering the potential of a given installation to achieve lower emission levels through the application of best available techniques. such practice discourages frontrunners from implementing more effective techniques , and hinders the achievement of a level-playing field at a high level of protection of human health and the environment. competent authorities should therefore be required to set in permits the lowest possible emission limit values which reflect the performance of bat for the specific installations , taking into consideration the whole range of bat-aels and aiming at the best environmental performance possible for the installations; unless the operator demonstrates that applying best available techniques as described in the bat conclusions only allows the concerned installation to meeting less strict emission limit values. ### (15) providing a high level of protection of human health and the environment as a whole requires inter alia the establishment in permits of emission limit values at a level that ensures compliance with the applicable emission levels associated with the best available techniques set out in the bat conclusions. emission levels associated with the best available techniques (bat-aels) are usually expressed as ranges , rather than as single values , to reflect the differences within a given type of installations that result in variations in the environmental performances achieved when applying bat.


### (16) the contribution of directive 2010/75/eu to resource and energy efficiency and circular economy in the union should be made more effective , taking into consideration the ‘energy efficiency first’ as a guiding principle of the union energy policy. therefore , the permits should establish , where possible , mandatory environmental performance limit values on consumption and resource efficiency levels , including on the use of water , energy and recycled materials , based on the environmental performance levels associated with the best available techniques (bat aepls) set out in decisions on bat conclusions. ### (16) the contribution of directive 2010/75/eu to resource and energy efficiency and circular economy in the union should be made more effective , taking into consideration the ‘energy efficiency first’ as a guiding principle of the union energy policy. therefore , the permits should establish , where possible , indicative environmental performance limit values on consumption and resource efficiency levels , including on the use of water , energy and recycled materials , based on the environmental performance levels associated with the best available techniques set out in decisions on bat conclusions.


### (17) with a view to preventing or minimising the emission of pollutants by installations within the scope of directive 2010/75/eu and to levelling the playing field across the union , the conditions under which derogations from emissions limit values can be granted should be better framed through general principles , in order to ensure a more harmonized implementation of such derogations throughout the union. moreover , derogations from emissions limit values should not be granted where they may put at risk compliance with environmental quality standards. ### (17) with a view to preventing or minimising the emission of pollutants by installations within the scope of directive 2010/75/eu and to levelling the playing field across the union , the conditions under which derogations from emissions limit values can be granted should be better framed through general principles , in order to ensure a more harmonized implementation of such derogations throughout the union.


### (24) the evaluation of directive 2010/75/eu found that , even if it should foster the transformation of european industry , it is not dynamic enough and does not sufficiently support the deployment of innovative processes and technologies. it is therefore appropriate to facilitate the testing and deployment of emerging techniques with improved environmental performance , to facilitate cooperation with researchers and industries in publicly funded research projects subject to the conditions foreseen in the relevant european and national funding instruments , as well as to set up a dedicated centre to support innovation by collecting and analysing information on innovative techniques , including emerging techniques , relevant to activities within the scope of that directive and to characterise their level of development from research to deployment (technology readiness level or ‘trl’) and their environmental performance. this will also inform the exchange of information on drawing up , reviewing and updating bat reference documents. innovative techniques to be collected and analysed by the centre should be at least at the level of technology demonstrated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies) or system prototype demonstration in operation environment (trl 6-7). ### (24) the evaluation of directive 2010/75/eu found that , even if it should foster the transformation of european industry , it is not dynamic enough and does not sufficiently support the deployment of innovative processes and technologies. it is therefore appropriate to facilitate the testing and deployment of emerging techniques with improved environmental performance , to facilitate cooperation with researchers and industries in publicly funded research projects subject to the conditions foreseen in the relevant european and national funding instruments , as well as to set up a dedicated centre to support innovation by collecting and analysing information on innovative techniques , including emerging techniques , relevant to activities within the scope of that directive and to characterise their level of development from research to deployment (technology readiness level or ‘trl’) and their environmental performance. this should also inform the exchange of information on drawing up , reviewing and updating bat reference documents. innovative techniques to be collected and analysed by the centre should be at least at the level of technology demonstrated in relevant environment (industrially relevant environment in the case of key enabling technologies) or system prototype demonstration in operation environment (trl 6-7).


### (25) achieving union objectives regarding a clean , circular and climate neutral economy by 2050 calls for a deep transformation of the union economy. consistently with the 8th environmental action programme , operators of installations covered by directive 2010/75/eu should therefore be required to include transformation plans in their environmental management systems. such transformation plans will also complement the corporate sustainability reporting requirements under directive 2013/34/eu of the european parliament and of the council75 by providing a means for concrete implementation of these requirements at installation level. the first priority is the transformation of energy-intensive activities listed in annex i. therefore , the operators of energy-intensive installations should produce transformation plans by 30 june 2030. operators of installations carrying out other activities listed in annex i should be required to produce transformation plans as part of the permit reconsideration and update following the publication of decisions on bat conclusions published after 1 january 2030. whilst the transformation plans should remain indicative documents prepared under the responsibility of the operators , the audit organisation contracted by the operators as part of their environmental management systems should check that they contain the minimum information to be set by the european commission in an implementing act , and the operators should make the transformation plans public. ### (25) achieving union objectives regarding a clean , circular and climate neutral economy by 2050 calls for a deep transformation of the union economy. consistently with the 8th environmental action programme , operators of installations covered by directive 2010/75/eu should therefore be required to include transformation plans in their environmental management systems. such transformation plans will also complement the corporate sustainability reporting requirements under directive 2013/34/eu of the european parliament and of the council75 by providing a means for concrete implementation of these requirements at installation level. the first priority is the transformation of energy-intensive activities listed in annex i. therefore , the operators of energy-intensive installations should produce transformation plans by 30 june 2030. operators of installations carrying out other activities listed in annex i should be required to produce transformation plans as part of the permit reconsideration and update following the publication of decisions on bat conclusions published after 1 january 2030. the transformation plans should remain indicative documents prepared under the responsibility of the operators.


### (25) achieving union objectives regarding a clean , circular and climate neutral economy by 2050 calls for a deep transformation of the union economy. consistently with the 8th environmental action programme , operators of installations covered by directive 2010/75/eu should therefore be required to include transformation plans in their environmental management systems. such transformation plans will also complement the corporate sustainability reporting requirements under directive 2013/34/eu of the european parliament and of the council75 by providing a means for concrete implementation of these requirements at installation level. the first priority is the transformation of energy-intensive activities listed in annex i. therefore , the operators of energy-intensive installations should produce transformation plans by 30 june 2030. operators of installations carrying out other activities listed in annex i should be required to produce transformation plans as part of the permit reconsideration and update following the publication of decisions on bat conclusions published after 1 january 2030. whilst the transformation plans should remain indicative documents prepared under the responsibility of the operators , the audit organisation contracted by the operators as part of their environmental management systems should check that they contain the minimum information to be set by the european commission in an implementing act , and the operators should make the transformation plans public. ### (25) achieving union objectives regarding a clean , circular and climate neutral economy by 2050 calls for a deep transformation of the union economy. consistently with the 8th environmental action programme , operators of installations covered by directive 2010/75/eu should therefore be required to include transformation plans in their environmental management systems. such transformation plans will also complement the corporate sustainability reporting requirements under directive 2013/34/eu of the european parliament and of the council75 by providing a means for concrete implementation of these requirements at installation level. the first priority is the transformation of energy-intensive activities listed in annex i. therefore , the operators of energy-intensive installations should produce transformation plans by 30 june 2030. operators of installations carrying out other activities listed in annex i should be required to produce transformation plans as part of the permit reconsideration and update following the publication of decisions on bat conclusions published after 1 january 2030. whilst the transformation plans should remain indicative documents prepared under the responsibility of the operators.


### (29) in order to ensure that directive 2010/75/eu continues meeting its objectives to prevent or reduce emissions of pollutants and achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 tfeu should be delegated to the commission to supplement that directive in order to establish operating rules containing requirements for activities relating to rearing of poultry , pigs and cattle , and to amend annexes i and ia to that directive by adding an agro-industrial activity to ensure that it meets its objectives to prevent or reduce pollutants emissions and achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment. it is of particular importance that the commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work , including at expert level , and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the interinstitutional agreement on better law-making of 13 april 201677 . in particular , to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts , the european parliament and the council receive all documents at the same time as member states' experts , and their experts systematically have access to meetings of commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. ### deleted


### (35) the implementation of directive 2010/75/eu has shown divergent applications across member states concerning the coverage of installations for the manufacturing of ceramic products by firing , because the wording of the definition of this activity allowed member states to decide whether to apply both or only one of the two criteria on production capacity and kiln capacity. with a view to ensuring a more consistent implementation of that directive and securing a level-playing field throughout the union , such installations should be included within the scope of that directive whenever any one of those two criteria is met. ### deleted


### (36) when setting emission limit values for polluting substances , the competent authority should consider all substances , including substances of emerging concern , which may be emitted from the concerned installation and may have a significant impact on the environment or human health. in doing so , the hazard characteristics , quantity and nature of the substances emitted and their potential to pollute any environmental media should be considered. the bat conclusions , where relevant , are the reference point for selecting the substances for which emission limit values are to be set , although the competent authority may decide to select additional substances. currently , individual polluting substances are listed in a non-exhaustive way in annex ii to directive 2010/75/eu; which is not compatible with the holistic approach of that directive and does not reflect the need for competent authorities to take into account all relevant polluting substances , including those of emerging concern. the non-exhaustive list of polluting substances should therefore be deleted. instead , reference should be made to the list of pollutants in annex ii to regulation (ec) no 166/200679 . ### (36) when setting emission limit values for polluting substances , the competent authority should consider all substances , which may be emitted from the concerned installation and may have a harmful impact on the environment or human health. in doing so , the hazard characteristics , quantity and nature of the substances emitted and their potential to pollute any environmental media should be considered. the bat conclusions , where relevant , are the reference point for selecting the substances for which emission limit values are to be set , although the competent authority may decide to select additional substances.


### (17) ‘the public concerned’ means the public affected or likely to be affected by , or having an interest in , the taking of a decision on the granting or the updating of a permit or of permit conditions; for the purposes of this definition , non-governmental organisations promoting the protection of human health or the environment and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed to have an interest;. ### (17) ‘the public concerned’ means the public affected or likely to be affected by , or having an interest in , the taking of a decision on the granting or the updating of a permit or of permit conditions;


### the following points (23a) , (23b) and (23c) are inserted: ### deleted


### (4) in article 4(1) , the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: ### deleted


### member states shall ensure that permits granted pursuant to this article are made available on the internet , free of charge and without restricting access to registered users. in addition , a summary of each permit shall be made available to the public under the same condtions. that summary shall include at least the following: ### member states shall ensure that a summary of each permit granted pursuant to this article shall be made available to the public on the internet , free of charge and without restricting access to registered users. in addition , under the same conditions.


### an overview of the main permit conditions; ### deleted


### the emission limit values and environmental performance limits values; ### deleted


### any derogations granted in accordance with article 15(4); ### deleted


### the applicable bat conclusions; ### deleted


### the provisions for reconsideration and updating of the permit. ### deleted


### where the breach of the permit conditions poses an immediate danger to human health or threatens to cause an immediate significant adverse effect upon the environment , and until compliance is restored in accordance with the first subparagraph , points (b) and (c) , the operation of the installation , combustion plant , waste incineration plant , waste co-incineration plant or relevant part thereof shall be suspended without any delay. ### where the breach of the permit conditions poses an immediate danger to human health or causes an immediate significant adverse effect upon the environment , and until compliance is restored in accordance with the first subparagraph , points (b) and (c) , the operation of the installation , combustion plant , waste incineration plant , waste co-incineration plant or relevant part thereof shall be suspended without any delay.


### (7) in article 9 , paragraph (2) is deleted. ### deleted


### 1. in order to draw up , review and , where necessary , update bat reference documents , the commission shall organise an exchange of information between member states , the industries concerned , non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protection , the european chemicals agency and the commission. ### 1. in order to draw up , review and , where necessary , update bat reference documents , the commission shall organise an exchange of information between member states , the industries concerned , the european chemicals agency and the commission.


### (ii) in the second subparagraph , point (a) is replaced by the following: ### deleted


### member states shall require the operator to prepare and implement , for each installation falling within the scope of this chapter , an environmental management system (‘ems’). the ems shall comply with the provisions included in relevant bat conclusions that determine aspects to be covered in the ems. ### member states shall require the operator to prepare and implement an environmental management system (‘ems’). the ems shall comply with the provisions included in relevant bat conclusions that determine aspects to be covered in the ems.


### 3. the ems of an installation shall be made available on the internet , free of charge and without restricting access to registered users.. ### 3. the ems of a company shall be made available on the internet , free of charge and without restricting access to registered users..


### the competent authority shall set the strictest possible emission limit values that are consistent with the lowest emissions achievable by applying bat in the installation , and that ensure that , under normal operating conditions , emissions do not exceed the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (bat-aels) as laid down in the decisions on bat conclusions referred to in article 13(5). the emission limit values shall be based on an assessment by the operator analysing the feasibility of meeting the strictest end of the bat-ael range and demonstrating the best performance the installation can achieve by applying bat as described in bat conclusions. the emission limit values shall be set through either of the following: ### the competent authority shall set the strictest possible emission limit values that are consistent with the lowest emissions achievable by applying bat in the installation , and that ensure that , under normal operating conditions , emissions do not exceed the emission levels associated with the best available techniques as laid down in the decisions on bat conclusions referred to in article 13(5). the emission limit values shall be based on an assessment by the operator analysing the feasibility of meeting the strictest end of the range and demonstrating the best performance the installation can achieve by applying bat as described in bat conclusions. the emission limit values shall be set through either of the following:


### 3a. the competent authority shall set environmental performance limit values that ensure that , under normal operating conditions , such performance limits values do not exceed the environmental performance levels associated with bats as laid down in the decisions on bat conclusions referred to in article 13(5). ### 3a. the competent authority shall set indicative environmental performance limit values that ensure that , under normal operating conditions , such performance limits values do not exceed the environmental performance levels associated with bats as laid down in the decisions on bat conclusions referred to in article 13(5).


### where an environmental quality standard requires stricter conditions than those achievable by the use of the best available techniques , additional measures shall be included in the permit with a view to reducing the specific contribution of the installation to the pollution occurring in the relevant area. ### deleted


### where stricter conditions have been included in the permit in accordance with the first paragraph , regular monitoring of the concentration of relevant pollutants in the receiving environment resulting from operations of the installations concerned shall be required from the operator , and the results of such monitoring shall be transmitted to the competent authority. where monitoring and measurement methods for the concerned pollutants are set out in other relevant union legislation , such methods shall be used for the purpose of the monitoring referred to in this paragraph.. ### deleted


### member states shall require that by 30 june 2030 the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in article 14a a transformation plan for each installation carrying out any activity listed in points 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6.1 a , and 6.1 b of annex i. the transformation plan shall contain information on how the installation will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable , clean , circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050 , using the format referred to in paragraph 4. ### member states could require that by 30 june 2030 the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in article 14a a transformation plan for the company's grouped activities carrying out any activity listed in points 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6.1 a , and 6.1 b of annex i. the transformation plan shall contain information on how the company will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable , clean , circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050 , using the format referred to in paragraph 4.


### member states shall require that by 30 june 2030 the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in article 14a a transformation plan for each installation carrying out any activity listed in points 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6.1 a , and 6.1 b of annex i. the transformation plan shall contain information on how the installation will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable , clean , circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050 , using the format referred to in paragraph 4. ### member states could require that by 30 june 2030 the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in article 14a a transformation plan for the company grouped activities as listed in points 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6.1 a , and 6.1 b of annex i. the transformation plan shall contain information on how the company will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable , clean , circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050 , using the format referred to in paragraph 4.


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 31 december 2031 , the audit organisation contracted by the operator as part of its environmental management system assesses the conformity of the transformation plans referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 with the requirements set out in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 4. ### deleted


### member states shall require that , as part of the review of the permit conditions pursuant to article 21(3) following the publication of decisions on bat conclusions after 1 january 2030 , the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in article 14a a transformation plan for each installation carrying out any activity listed in annex i that is not referred to in paragraph 1. the transformation plan shall contain information on how the installation will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable , clean , circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050 , using the format referred to in paragraph 4. ### member states shall require that , as part of their view of the permit conditions pursuant to article 21(3) following the publication of decisions on bat conclusions after 1 january 2030 , the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in article 14a a transformation plan at company level , of any activity listed in annex i that is not referred to in paragraph 1. the transformation plan shall contain information on how the company will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable , clean , circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050 , using the format referred to in paragraph 4.


### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the audit organisation contracted by the operator as part of its environmental management system assesses the conformity of the transformation plans referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 with the requirements set out in the implementing act referred to in paragraph 4. ### deleted


### 3. the operator shall make its transformation plan as well as the results of the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 public , as part of the publication of its environmental management system. ### 3. the company shall make its transformation plan as well as the results of the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 public , as part of the publication of its environmental management system.


### (24) the following heading is inserted after article 70: ### deleted


### [...] ### deleted


### (27) article 74 is replaced by the following: ### deleted


### (11) global events such as the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance of investing in high performance computing and health-related modelling platforms and tools , as they are playing a key role in the fight against the pandemic , often in combination with other digital technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence. high performance computing is being used to accelerate the identification and production of treatments , to predict the virus’ spread , to help plan the distribution of medical supplies and resources , and to simulate post-epidemic exit measures in order to evaluate different scenarios. high performance computing modelling platforms and tools are critical tools for the current and future pandemics , and they will play a key role in health and personalised medicine. ### (11) global events such as the covid-19 pandemic have shown the importance of investing in high performance computing and health-related modelling platforms and tools , as they are playing a key role in the fight against the pandemic , often in combination with other digital technologies such as big data , artificial intelligence and computer modelling and simulation. high performance computing is being used to accelerate the identification of critical components for the pharmaceutical sector and production of treatments , to predict the virus’ spread , to help plan the distribution of medical supplies and resources , and to simulate post-epidemic exit measures in order to evaluate different scenarios. high performance computing modelling platforms and tools are critical tools for the current and future pandemics , and they will play a key role in health and personalised medicine as they enable the testing of the safety , efficacy and performance of new preventive strategies , optimisation of automated diagnosis modeling , medicines and medical devices .


### (14) in order to equip the union with the computing performance needed to maintain its research and industrial capacities at a leading edge , the member states investment in high performance computing and quantum computing should be coordinated and the industrial and market take-up of high performance computing and quantum computing technologies be reinforced both in the public and private sectors. the union should increase its effectiveness in turning the technology developments into demand-oriented and application-driven european high performance computing and quantum computing systems of the highest quality , establishing an effective link between technology supply , co-design with users , and a joint procurement of world-class systems , and creating a world-class ecosystem in high performance computing and quantum computing technologies and applications. at the same time , the union should provide an opportunity for its supply industry to leverage on such investments , leading to their uptake in large-scale and emerging application fields such as personalised medicine , climate change , connected and automated driving or other lead markets that are underpinned by artificial intelligence , blockchain technologies , edge computing or more broadly by the digitalisation of the european industry. ### (14) in order to equip the union with the computing performance needed to maintain its research and industrial capacities at a leading edge , the member states investment in high performance computing and quantum computing should be coordinated and the industrial and market take-up of high performance computing and quantum computing technologies be reinforced both in the public and private sectors. the union should increase its effectiveness in turning the technology developments into demand-oriented and application-driven european high performance computing and quantum computing systems of the highest quality , establishing an effective link between technology supply , co-design with users , and a joint procurement of secure world-class systems , and creating a world-class ecosystem in high performance computing and quantum computing technologies and applications. at the same time , the union should provide an opportunity for its supply industry to leverage on such investments , leading to their uptake in large-scale and emerging application fields such as personalised medicine , climate change , connected and automated driving or other lead markets that are underpinned by artificial intelligence , computer modelling and simulation , blockchain technologies , edge computing or more broadly by the digitalisation of the european industry.