### 1. stresses its commitment to the 2030 agenda , especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing climate , biodiversity and health crises; warns against further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income , which would lead to increased inequality and poverty; highlights , against this backdrop , the importance of the sdgs , which provide a universal compass for people’s prosperity and to protect the planet; recalls that a pledge to leave no one behind lies at the heart of the 2030 agenda and that the achievement of the sdgs should benefit all countries , people and segments of society; ### 1. stresses its commitment to the 2030 agenda , especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing climate , biodiversity and health crises; warns against any delay in tackling the environmental and climate challenges europe and the global community are facing and calls upon all eu leaders to do their utmost to advance progress on eu commitments , policies and financing without delays;


### 1. stresses its commitment to the 2030 agenda , especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing climate , biodiversity and health crises; warns against further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income , which would lead to increased inequality and poverty; highlights , against this backdrop , the importance of the sdgs , which provide a universal compass for people’s prosperity and to protect the planet; recalls that a pledge to leave no one behind lies at the heart of the 2030 agenda and that the achievement of the sdgs should benefit all countries , people and segments of society; ### 1. stresses its commitment to the 2030 agenda , especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing climate , biodiversity and health crises; recalls that it is crucial to take into account the strong interdependence between such crises; warns against further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income , which would lead to increased inequality and poverty; highlights , against this backdrop , the importance of implementing an integrated approach of the sdgs , which provide a universal compass for people’s prosperity and to protect the planet; recalls that a pledge to leave no one and no place behind lies at the heart of the 2030 agenda and that the achievement of the sdgs should benefit all countries , people and segments of society;


### 2. highlights the fact that , at the halfway point in the 2030 agenda timeline , eu leadership in the global implementation of the sdgs remains crucial; underlines that 2023 offers a unique opportunity to gather momentum and undertake the urgent transformative action required to place our societies firmly on course to achieve the sdgs; warns that the consequences of inaction in this crucial year would primarily be borne by the most vulnerable people; ### 2. highlights the fact that , at the halfway point in the 2030 agenda timeline , eu leadership in the global implementation of the sdgs remains crucial; recalls that the 2020s have been declared to be the un decade of action on sustainable development; underlines that 2023 offers a renewed opportunity to gather momentum and undertake the urgent transformative action required to place our societies firmly on course to achieve the sdgs; warns that the consequences of inaction and losing another year would primarily be borne by the most vulnerable people;


### 3. notes that the implementation process for almost all the sdgs is lagging and that two consecutive years of regression have been recorded for many indicators9; reaffirms the importance of each sdg and highlights the key challenges that persist for sustainable development , particularly in relation to poverty (sdg 1) , hunger (sdg 2) , health (sdg 3) , education (sdg 4) , climate change (sdg 13) , oceans (sdg 14) and biodiversity (sdg 15); underlines the strategic role that sdg 10 , on reducing inequality , can play in the global implementation of the 2030 agenda; ### 3. notes that the implementation process for almost all the sdgs is lagging and that two consecutive years of regression have been recorded for many indicators9; reaffirms the importance of each sdg and highlights the key challenges that persist for sustainable development , particularly in relation to poverty (sdg 1) , hunger (sdg 2) , health (sdg 3) , education (sdg 4) , water and sanitation (sdg 6) ,climate change (sdg 13) , oceans (sdg 14) and biodiversity (sdg 15); underlines the strategic role that sdg 10 , on reducing inequality , can play in the global implementation of the 2030 agenda;


### 3. notes that the implementation process for almost all the sdgs is lagging and that two consecutive years of regression have been recorded for many indicators9; reaffirms the importance of each sdg and highlights the key challenges that persist for sustainable development , particularly in relation to poverty (sdg 1) , hunger (sdg 2) , health (sdg 3) , education (sdg 4) , climate change (sdg 13) , oceans (sdg 14) and biodiversity (sdg 15); underlines the strategic role that sdg 10 , on reducing inequality , can play in the global implementation of the 2030 agenda; ### 3. notes that the implementation process for almost all the sdgs is lagging and that two consecutive years of regression have been recorded for many indicators9; reaffirms the importance of each sdg and highlights the key challenges that persist for sustainable development , particularly in relation to poverty (sdg 1) , hunger (sdg 2) , health (sdg 3) , education (sdg 4) , climate change (sdg 13) , life below water , includingoceans (sdg 14) and biodiversity (sdg 15); underlines the strategic role that sdg 10 , on reducing inequality , can play in the global implementation of the 2030 agenda;


### 4. highlights the importance of the 2023 high-level political forum on sustainable development and the sdg summit , which are both due to take place in new york , as opportunities to review progress at the halfway point , which must be the starting point for an intensified effort to achieve the goals by 2030; acknowledges , in this regard , the sdgs being focused on in 2023 (sdgs 6 , 7 , 9 , 11 and 17); ### 4. highlights the importance of the 2023 high-level political forum on sustainable development and the sdg summit , which are both due to take place in new york , as opportunities to review progress at the halfway point , which must give new impetus for an intensified effort to achieve the goals by 2030; acknowledges , in this regard , the sdgs being focused on in 2023 (sdgs 6 , 7 , 9 , 11 and 176a);


### 5. recognises the eu’s significant role in establishing the 2030 agenda in 2015 and calls for it to take bold action and provide global leadership by setting an example in the implementation of the sdgs and redoubling its efforts ahead of the deadline; ### 5. recognises the eu’s significant role in establishing the 2030 agenda in 2015 and calls for it to take bold action and provide global leadership by setting an example in the implementation of the sdgs and redoubling its efforts to meet the deadline;


### 6. regrets the fact that the commission has still not presented a comprehensive strategy for achieving the 2030 agenda; ### 6. regrets the fact that the commission has still not presented a comprehensive strategy for achieving the 2030 agenda , despite calls from the european parliament , the council of the eu 6a , the european economic and social committee6band the committee of the regions6c; insists that such interinstitutional consensus is unprecedented in eu decision-making , and as such , the commission should proceed with adopting a strategy without further delay;believes that such a strategy should define , at a minimum:


### 7. calls on the commission to continue integrating the sdgs into the european semester and to use the country-specific recommendations to systematically measure member states’ progress and set out concrete proposals for improvement; ### 7. calls on the commission to continue integrating the sdgs into the european semester process and to use the country-specific recommendations to systematically measure member states’ progress and set out concrete proposals for necessary changes and improvements; calls on the commission to continue the reform of the european semester to balance economic , social and environmental priorities , so that it drives a long-term social , environmental and economic transformation and improves the integration of the 2030 agenda , the european pillar of social rights and the european green deal at all levels; stresses that the sdgs should form the backbone of european public policies;


### 8. stresses parliament’s important role in promoting the sdgs’ implementation through european policies and heightening the goals’ visibility in public discourse; underlines that coordination within and between the eu institutions is essential in order to ensure the eu’s leadership and increase the effectiveness of its efforts to implement the 2030 agenda; ### 8. stresses parliament’s important role in promoting the sdgs’ implementation through european policies and heightening the goals’ visibility in public discourse; underlines that coordination within and between the eu institutions is essential in order to ensure the eu’s leadership and increase the effectiveness of its efforts to implement the 2030 agenda; calls for the creation of an inter-institutional task force to facilitate structured dialogue on the sdgs , consisting of representatives from the european parliament , the commission and the council; considers that the task force should assume the responsibility of coordinating the union’s efforts to deliver the sdgs internally and globally; entrusts the commission with regularly updating the co-legislators on the policy developments and measures undertaken for the implementation of the sdgs;


### 8. stresses parliament’s important role in promoting the sdgs’ implementation through european policies and heightening the goals’ visibility in public discourse; underlines that coordination within and between the eu institutions is essential in order to ensure the eu’s leadership and increase the effectiveness of its efforts to implement the 2030 agenda; ### 8. stresses parliament’s important role in promoting the sdgs’ implementation through european policies and heightening the goals’ visibility in public discourse; underlines that coordination within and between the eu institutions is essential in order to ensure the eu’s leadership and increase the effectiveness of its efforts to implement the 2030 agenda; calls for the president of the european parliament to appoint a vice-president for the sdgs; stresses that monitoring the sdgs should be further embedded in the legislative cycle , such as by appointing a standing rapporteur for the sdgs in each committee;


### 9. recalls that voluntary national reviews are the cornerstone of the follow-up and review framework for the 2030 agenda and a key accountability tool; welcomes the commission’s initiative to draft and present the first eu voluntary review report in 2023; ### 9. recalls that voluntary national reviews are the cornerstone of the follow-up and review framework for the 2030 agenda and a key accountability tool; welcomes the commission’s initiative to draft and present the first eu voluntary review report in 2023; reitateres that this voluntary review should address the eu's internal priorities in the implementation of the sdgs , its positive and negative impact on the global progress of the sdgs , as well as international partnerships and diplomacy for the sdgs;


### 9. recalls that voluntary national reviews are the cornerstone of the follow-up and review framework for the 2030 agenda and a key accountability tool; welcomes the commission’s initiative to draft and present the first eu voluntary review report in 2023; ### 9. recalls that voluntary national reviews are the cornerstone of the follow-up and review framework for the 2030 agenda and a key accountability tool; welcomes the commission’s initiative to draft and present the first eu voluntary review report in 2023; considers that 2023 is the moment for the global community to shift from voluntary reporting to mandatory reporting;


### 10. reiterates the call on the commission to establish a new permanent platform for regular and structured engagement with civil society organisations in order to systematically involve them in a meaningful way in the sdg implementation process; ### 10. reiterates that , to achieve the sdgs , the 2030 agenda requires a strong level of societal legitimacy and a genuine political reset , which can only be achieved if the sdgs are seen as an opportunity for citizens; reiterates the call on the commission to establish a new permanent platform for regular and structured engagement with civil society organisations in order to systematically involve them in a meaningful way in the sdg implementation process; calls for this to be implemented by means of a balanced , diversified and democratic representation , covering civil society organisations , community-based organisations , the private sector (including smes) , trade unions , co-operatives , academia and research institutions , regional and local governments and marginalised groups;


### 13. points out that , in order to assess the member states’ progress on the sdgs , the eurostat sustainable development indicators must be improved by filling the gaps for some sdgs and better measuring policies’ impact on territories and specific vulnerable groups; ### 13. welcomes the annual eurostat monitoring reports on the sdgs; points out that , in order to assess the member states’ progress on the sdgs , the eurostat sustainable development indicators must be improved by filling the gaps for some sdgs , addressing existing data gaps and weaknesses in information systems by strengthening the use of existing statistical data from a variety of sources and embracing artificial intelligence , and better measuring policies’ impact on territories and specific vulnerable groups; believes it is crucial to monitor progress on all 169 sub-goal targets;


### 13. points out that , in order to assess the member states’ progress on the sdgs , the eurostat sustainable development indicators must be improved by filling the gaps for some sdgs and better measuring policies’ impact on territories and specific vulnerable groups; ### 13. points out that , in order to assess the member states’ progress on the sdgs , the eurostat sustainable development indicators must be improved by filling the gaps for some sdgs and better measuring policies’ impact on territories and specific vulnerable groups; calls on member states to report more thoroughly to the oecd on their development cooperation , so as to fill the data gap regarding the eu's external impact on third countries' sdg progress;


### 14. notes , furthermore , that important data remains unavailable on global , national and regional development policies in the global south , particularly with regard to the poorest and most marginalised people; ### 14. notes , furthermore , that important data remains unavailable on global , national and regional development policies in the global south , particularly with regard to the poorest and most marginalised people; calls for the eu to significantly step up technical cooperation with developing countries to address the global data gap created by insufficient monitoring capacities and inconsistent methodologies;


### 15. highlights the importance of voluntary local reviews and voluntary subnational reviews as a means of further localising the sdgs and therefore advancing their implementation; ### 15. highlights the importance of voluntary local reviews and voluntary subnational reviews as a means of further localising the sdgs and therefore advancing their implementation; welcomes in this regard the work of the un-habitat; praises the work of the joint research centre in relation to the localisation of the 2030 agenda and the european handbook for sdg voluntary local reviews , which offers official and experimental indicators useful to set up an effective sdg local monitoring system specifically targeted for european cities;


### 15. highlights the importance of voluntary local reviews and voluntary subnational reviews as a means of further localising the sdgs and therefore advancing their implementation; ### 15. highlights the importance of voluntary local reviews and voluntary subnational reviews , including for the private sector , as a means of further localising the sdgs and therefore advancing their implementation; calls for member states to put in place comprehensive tools for the effective implementation of sdgs , such as mapping;


### 18. calls for the preparation of an eu financing plan for the sdgs; underlines that the 2030 agenda should guide all eu financing tools and their programming; calls on the commission to put forward a proposal for a social taxonomy to complement the green taxonomy and help implement the european green deal; ### 18. stresses that the absence of a financing plan for the sdgs prevents the overall monitoring of spending on their implementation within the eu budget; calls for the preparation of an eu financing plan for the sdgs under a revised multiannual financial framework; underlines that the 2030 agenda should guide all eu financing tools and their programming; calls on the commission to put forward a methodology for a social taxonomy based on the work of the sustainable finance platform6ato complement the green taxonomy and help implement the european pillar of social rights and the europeangreen deal , while taking the situation of micro-enterprises and smes into account;


### 18. calls for the preparation of an eu financing plan for the sdgs; underlines that the 2030 agenda should guide all eu financing tools and their programming; calls on the commission to put forward a proposal for a social taxonomy to complement the green taxonomy and help implement the european green deal; ### 18. calls for the preparation of an eu financing plan for the sdgs; underlines that the 2030 agenda should guide all eu financing tools and their programming;


### 19. stresses that adequate financing for the attainment of the sdgs , especially in developing countries , requires a thorough overhaul of the global financial architecture; urges the commission and the member states to step up their engagement and jointly work towards the necessary reforms of the international monetary fund , the world bank group and multilateral development banks in order to adjust these financial institutions’ visions and operating models with a focus on strengthening the fight against poverty and rising inequality and promoting a just and sustainable transition; ### 19. stresses that adequate financing for the attainment of the sdgs , especially in developing countries , requires a thorough overhaul of the global financial architecture; urges the commission and the member states to step up their engagement and jointly work towards the necessary reforms of the international monetary fund , the world bank group and multilateral development banks in order to adjust these financial institutions’ visions and operating models with a focus on strengthening the fight against poverty and rising inequality and promoting a just and sustainable transition; stresses in this respect the importance of the summit of the future , scheduled for september 2024 , to adopt major reforms of multilateral institutions and financing for sustainable development at global level;


### 20. strongly welcomes the bridgetown initiative in this regard and calls on the commission and the member states to constructively and proactively engage in the relevant discussions in international forums throughout 2023 so that ambitious reforms can be achieved swiftly; ### 20. strongly welcomes the bridgetown initiative in this regard and calls on the commission and the member states to constructively and proactively engage in the relevant discussions in international forums throughout 2023 so that ambitious reforms can be achieved swiftly; welcomes the fact that a summit for a new global financial pact is to be held in paris in june 2023 , making it possible to promote an inclusive approach by bringing together all the relevant stakeholders – in particular developed countries , developing countries , international financial institutions , development agencies and the private sector – with a view to making tangible progress in helping developing countries access the financing they need to achieve the sdgs; emphasises the crucial role that small island developing states play in forging local solutions and initiatives to build up resilience to the effects of climate change , and calls on the european union and its member states to back up these efforts and support the sharing of solutions;


### 20. strongly welcomes the bridgetown initiative in this regard and calls on the commission and the member states to constructively and proactively engage in the relevant discussions in international forums throughout 2023 so that ambitious reforms can be achieved swiftly; ### 20. strongly welcomes the bridgetown initiative in this regard and calls on the commission and the member states to constructively and proactively engage in the relevant discussions in international forums throughout 2023 so that ambitious reforms can be achieved swiftly; stresses that the summit for a new global financial pact to be held in june 2023 in paris is an opportunity to build a new contract between the north and the south; believes that this summit should put forward solutions to restore fiscal space to the most indebted countries , foster the development of the private sector in low-income countries , encourage investment in "green" infrastructure in emerging and developing countries and to mobilise innovative financing for countries and regions vulnerable to climate change;


### 24. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the council and the commission. ### 24. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the council , the commission and the united nations.


### b. whereas the impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet fully known , but has already led to a significant degree of sdg backsliding; ### b. whereas the impact of the covid-19 pandemic is not yet fully known , but has already led to a significant degree of sdg backsliding; whereas the human development index (hdi) was estimated to suffer a “steep and unprecedented decline” in 2020 for the first time in the 30 years since the measure has been computed; whereas the rate of extreme poverty rose in 2020 for the first time in 20 years;


### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; calls for the prohibition of alcohol advertising at sport events and for the prohibition of alcohol sponsorship of sport; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages; ### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include warning messages and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information , also through the use of digital labelling (e-labels); considers it important to protect children from alcohol advertising at sport events and from alcohol sponsorship of sport when those events are mainly attended by minors; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , including in the digital environment , as advertising shall not be aimed specifically at minors and shall not encourage immoderate consumption of such beverages; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; considers and promotes self or co-regulatory systems to market alcoholic beverages responsibly , including in audiovisual commercial communications , and ensuring that responsible drinking messages accompany audiovisual commercial communication for alcoholic beverages; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness and education campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , ensuring a fair taxation system that takes in account the bigger and paramount role played by wine production in maintaining activities and jobs in rural areas , and higher costs of production;


### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; calls for the prohibition of alcohol advertising at sport events and for the prohibition of alcohol sponsorship of sport; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages; ### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent harmful use of alcohol within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include warning messages and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information by using digital labelling; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns and education campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages;


### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; calls for the prohibition of alcohol advertising at sport events and for the prohibition of alcohol sponsorship of sport; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies , including increasing taxes on alcoholic beverages; ### 12. welcomes the commission’s target of achieving a reduction of at least 10 % in the harmful use of alcohol by 2025; encourages the commission and the member states to promote actions to reduce and prevent alcohol-related harm within the framework of a revised eu alcohol strategy13 ; supports the provision of better information to consumers by improving the labelling of alcohol beverages to include prominent warning labels and introducing the mandatory indication of the list of ingredients and nutritional information; calls for the prohibition of alcohol advertising at sport events and for the prohibition of alcohol sponsorship of sport; considers it important to protect children from commercial communication on alcohol consumption , as well as product placement and sponsorship of alcohol brands , especially in the digital environment; calls for the strong monitoring of the implementation of the revised audiovisual media service directive14 ; encourages the allocation of public funds for national and european awareness campaigns; supports the planned review of eu legislation on the taxation of alcohol and on cross-border purchases of alcohol by private individuals and a review of alcohol pricing policies;


### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate intake of fruits and vegetables , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products via the adoption of harmonised , mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling , such as the nutri-score; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; supports fiscal measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible at national level , especially for people with low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , and marketing controls to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media; ### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate balanced intake of diverse animal or vegetal protein , dietary fibres , healthy carbohydrates and healthy fats , as stated in the mediterranean diet , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products via the adoption of harmonised , mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling , determined and published by the efsa or other independent public body of the eu; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; supports policy measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible at national level , especially for people with low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , and marketing measures to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in revising the regulation on advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media;


### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate intake of fruits and vegetables , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products via the adoption of harmonised , mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling , such as the nutri-score; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; supports fiscal measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible at national level , especially for people with low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , and marketing controls to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media; ### 13. emphasises the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention and that individual cancer risks can be reduced by an appropriate intake of fruits and vegetables , and therefore welcomes the upcoming revision of the ‘eu school fruit , vegetables and milk scheme’; asks the commission and the member states to help consumers to make informed , healthy and sustainable choices about food products via the adoption of harmonised , mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling; welcomes the focus on healthy nutrition in the eu child guarantee15 and calls for a new eu action plan on childhood obesity; supports fiscal measures to make fresh foods (such as pulses , grains and vegetables) more affordable and accessible at national level , especially for people with low incomes; encourages member states to use pricing policies , such as value added tax differentiation , and marketing controls to influence demand for , access to and the affordability of food and drink low in saturated fats , trans-fats , salt and sugar; supports member states in restricting the advertising of ultra-processed food products and sugary and sweetened beverages , including on social media;


### 15. welcomes the launch of the eu’s ‘healthlifestyle4all’ campaign involving the promotion of sports , physical activity and healthy diets , in addition to other key sectors; ### 15. welcomes the launch of the eu’s ‘healthlifestyle4all’ campaign involving the promotion of sports , physical activity and healthy diets , in addition to other key sectors; recommends for schools to have health education included in their curricula , to ensure that children and adolescents learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle;


### 16. points out that radiation from the sun contains invisible ultraviolet (uv) radiation which can lead to skin cancer; supports the strengthening of protection against exposure to uv radiation at eu level , especially in the framework of occupational health and safety legislation for outdoor workers; calls on the member states to fully implement the rules on artificial tanning devices (sunbeds)16 and to work together towards the phasing out of sunbeds for cosmetic purposes; ### 16. points out that radiation from the sun contains invisible ultraviolet (uv) radiation which can lead to skin cancer; supports the strengthening of protection against exposure to uv radiation at eu level , especially in the framework of occupational health and safety legislation for outdoor workers; calls on the member states to fully implement the rules on artificial tanning devices (sunbeds)16 and to work together towards the phasing out of sunbeds for cosmetic purposes; calls for a eu-wide minimum age for sunbeds , and specific recommendations to reduce exposure to uv radiation by children and adolescents; calls on member states to include reporting of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer in national cancer registries;


### 18. sees the european green deal as a contributing factor in cancer prevention in europe , via the reduction of air , food , water and soil pollution and of chemical exposure; calls for an evaluation of the impact of policies on cancer incidence to be integrated into the farm to fork strategy and the chemical , zero pollution and non-toxic environment strategies; welcomes the upcoming revision of the eu’s air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy reduces the intake of pesticide residues; encourages the use and development of medicines that are safer for the environment; ### 18. sees the european green deal as a contributing factor in cancer prevention in europe , via the reduction of air , food , water and soil pollution and of chemical exposure; calls for an evaluation of the impact of policies on cancer incidence to be integrated into the farm to fork strategy and the chemical , zero pollution and non-toxic environment strategies; welcomes the upcoming revision of the eu's air quality standards to align them with who guidelines; calls on the commission to ensure that the common agricultural policy reduces the intake of pesticide residues; encourages the development of green areas inside and surrounding urban and highly populated areas and of green belts along highways;


### 21. considers that the next review of the european code against cancer (ecac) will have to take into account the latest knowledge on environmental carcinogens; calls for the regulation on food contact materials22 to be reviewed in order to reduce exposure to carcinogens and endocrine disruptors; ### 21. calls for evaluation of the impact of the european code against cancer (ecac); considers that the next review of the ecac will have to take into account the latest knowledge on environmental carcinogens; calls for the regulation on food contact materials22 to be reviewed in order to reduce exposure to carcinogens and endocrine disruptors;


### 22. recalls that exposure at work is responsible for at least 120 000 deaths from cancer each year in the eu; looks forward to the forthcoming new eu strategic framework on health and safety at work for the 2021-2027 period , the regular update of directive 2004/37/ec of 29 april 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work23 , and the addition of further binding occupational exposure limits within that directive; welcomes the commission’s commitment to presenting a legislative proposal to further reduce workers’ exposure to asbestos in 2022; asks member states to facilitate recognition of and compensation for proven work-related cancers; stresses the need to ensure the best possible general and individual protection measures for healthcare workers handling anti-cancer drugs; ### 22. recalls that exposure at work is responsible for at least 120 000 deaths from cancer each year in the eu; looks forward to the forthcoming new eu strategic framework on health and safety at work for the 2021-2027 period , and the close and regular involvement of stakeholders in this , the regular update of directive 2004/37/ec of 29 april 2004 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work23 , and the addition of further binding occupational exposure limits within that directive , including exposure to hazardous drugs (e.g. for health care professionals) and uv radiation (e.g. for outdoor workers); welcomes the commission’s commitment to presenting a legislative proposal to further reduce workers’ exposure to asbestos in 2022; asks member states to facilitate recognition of and compensation for proven work-related cancers; stresses the need to ensure the best possible general and individual protection measures for healthcare workers handling anti-cancer drugs;


### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy; ### 23. urges the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated to almost 5% of all cancers in women and men worldwide , including cervical , anal , penile , vaginal , vulval and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; insists that the eu goal for hpv vaccination for girls and boys be understood as 90% in both cases; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; urges that progress towards the goals of europe's beating cancer plan on hpv vaccination be reported within the cancer inequalities registry; recommends that the successful and applauded covid-19 vaccine tracker developed by the european centre for disease control and prevention be replicated for hpv vaccination; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy; calls for the utilisation of eu4health and other eu funding streams for this purpose , including for support to awareness-raising efforts with citizens , education providers and healthcare professional as well as for support to behavioural research under the horizon europe programme; recommends a strengthened application of the eu's code of practice on disinformation particularly with regard to vaccine misinformation;


### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy; ### 23. acknowledges that carcinogenic viruses are responsible for around 10 % of new cancer cases each year; recognises that such cancers are largely preventable; encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; stresses the need for coordinated actions targeting carcinogenic viruses , such as hpv and hepatitis b , in order to prevent their transmission and calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy;


### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy; ### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; considers that in the meantime therapeutic solutions ought to be used massively to reach the who's goal of eradicating hepatitis c by 2030 and calls on the commission to use the financial resources under the recovery and resilience fund to reach theses targets by funding the screening efforts; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy;


### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 70 %); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy; ### 23. encourages the commission and the member states to promote the prevention of cancers related to infectious diseases; recalls that human papillomavirus (hpv) is a sexually transmitted infection associated with uterine , cervical and oropharyngeal cancers; welcomes the vaccination programmes in the fight against hpv transmission; notes and regrets major discrepancies in vaccination coverage between member states , ranging from less than 30 % to more than 70 % (with the required level of population immunity being at 90 % of girls by the age of 15 by 2030); insists that a gender-neutral hpv vaccination programme be implemented in the member states to ensure the elimination of all hpv-related cancers; highlights the importance of tackling vaccine hesitancy across the european region; considers it important to draw up further recommendations to better implement these programmes; calls for more harmonisation of hpv and hepatitis b vaccination within member states’ national programmes , while ensuring the provision of information about and equal access to vaccination; supports further research into the most effective vaccination schedules against other carcinogenic viruses such as hepatitis c; calls for collaboration with member states and international organisations to combat the impact of misinformation on vaccination and address vaccine hesitancy;


### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , especially for breast and colorectal cancers , and may help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; recommends investments in infrastructures and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic counsellors; ### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , especially for breast and colorectal cancers as well as some childhood cancers , and may help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; stresses the need for focus on genetic predisposition for early detection in childhood cancers as a disease that develops early in life over a short time period; recommends investments in infrastructures and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic counsellors;


### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , especially for breast and colorectal cancers , and may help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; recommends investments in infrastructures and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic counsellors; ### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , especially for breast , colorectal cancers and some childhood cancers , and may help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; recommends investments in infrastructures and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic counsellors;


### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , especially for breast and colorectal cancers , and may help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; recommends investments in infrastructures and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic counsellors; ### 25. points out that genetic predisposition to cancer linked to mutations of specific genes has been demonstrated; highlights that methods to detect these mutations are available , especially for breast and colorectal cancers , and may help to prevent or detect early-stage cancer; calls for investments in infrastructures and skills in genetic sequencing platforms and the training of specialised genetic counsellors;


### 26. strongly supports the planned revision of the ecac and the launch of an eu mobile app for cancer prevention and care , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , in order to develop , share and implement best practices in cancer prevention and care programmes , with a focus on disadvantaged groups; stresses that the ecac should be systematically evaluated and that the evaluation work should be coordinated by the iarc; ### 26. strongly supports the planned revision of the ecac and the launch of an eu mobile app for cancer prevention and care , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , in order to develop , share and implement best practices in cancer prevention and care programmes , with a focus on disadvantaged groups; stresses that the ecac should be systematically evaluated and that the evaluation work should be coordinated by the iarc; urges to raise awareness about citizens' access to such services across europe via exercises such as the cancer inequalities registry;


### 26. strongly supports the planned revision of the ecac and the launch of an eu mobile app for cancer prevention and care , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , in order to develop , share and implement best practices in cancer prevention and care programmes , with a focus on disadvantaged groups; stresses that the ecac should be systematically evaluated and that the evaluation work should be coordinated by the iarc; ### 26. strongly supports the planned revision of the ecac and the launch of an eu patient-friendly mobile app for cancer prevention and care , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , in order to develop , share and implement best practices in cancer prevention and care programmes , with a focus on disadvantaged groups; stresses that the ecac should be systematically evaluated and that the evaluation work should be coordinated by the iarc;


### 27. encourages the commission and the member states to promote health literacy as regards cancer risks and determinants , to develop educational tools for prevention and to support the creation of e-learning platforms and applications; considers cancer prevention to be a first step towards a european public health education policy; ### 27. encourages the commission and the member states to promote health literacy as regards cancer risks and determinants , to develop educational tools for prevention and to support the creation of e-learning platforms and applications; notes that specific awareness-raising campaigns for groups with particular health literacy needs are essential; considers cancer prevention to be a first step towards a european public health education policy; and highlights that particular attention should be paid to the training and empowerment of paediatric patients , as it is crucial to ensure their right to participate in decisions regarding their health and to facilitate the involvement of paediatric patients in ethically sound research;


### 29. underlines that tobacco and alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases; ### 29. underlines that tobacco consumption and excessive alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases;


### 29. underlines that tobacco and alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases; ### 29. underlines that tobacco and harmful alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases;


### 29. underlines that tobacco and alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases; ### 29. underlines that tobacco , harmful alcohol consumption , poor nutrition , a high body mass index and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors common to other chronic diseases; believes , therefore , that cancer prevention has to be implemented in the context of an integrated chronic disease prevention programme , in close cooperation with the steering group on health promotion , disease prevention and management of non-communicable diseases;


### 30. calls for the implementation of prevention programmes to be inclusive , by involving citizens , civil society and patient associations , especially through the conference on the future of europe; ### 30. calls for the implementation of prevention programmes to be inclusive , by involving citizens (including children and young people) , civil society and patient associations , especially through the conference on the future of europe;


### 31. deplores the frequent delays to cancer diagnosis related to a lack of information or adherence to cancer screening and detection processes; recognises the need to pay particular attention to the continuity of screening programmes and early detection in the context of a health crisis (such as the covid-19 crisis); ### 31. deplores the frequent delays to cancer diagnosis related to a lack of information , funding or adherence to cancer screening and detection processes; recognises the need to pay particular attention to the continuity of screening programmes and early detection in the context of a health crisis (such as the covid-19 crisis);


### 33. invites member states to work together to reduce inequalities in cancer screening and early diagnosis services , especially in cross-border regions; ### 33. invites member states to work together to reduce inequalities in cancer screening and early diagnosis services , especially in cross-border regions , including by sharing best practices in a more coordinated way , such as through a european platform for national screening agencies;


### 34. supports the launch of a new eu-supported cancer screening scheme , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , to help member states to ensure that 90 % of the eu population who qualify for breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screenings are offered screening by 2025; ### 34. supports the launch of a new eu-supported cancer screening scheme , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , to help member states to ensure that 90 % of the eu population who qualify for breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screenings are offered screening by 2025; requests regular reporting via the cancer inequalities registry about the progress towards the achievement of this goal;


### 34. supports the launch of a new eu-supported cancer screening scheme , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , to help member states to ensure that 90 % of the eu population who qualify for breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screenings are offered screening by 2025; ### 34. supports the launch of a new eu-supported cancer screening scheme , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , to help member states to ensure that 90 % of the eu population who qualify for breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screenings are offered screening by 2025; urges regular reporting via the cancer inequalities registry towards the achievement of this goal;


### 36. calls for the full implementation by member states of the european guidelines for quality assurance in cancer screening for breast , cervical and colorectal cancers and early detection services , to minimise the delay to diagnosis for such cancers; recommends that inequalities within member states regarding screening be addressed , possibly by making the criteria for cancer screening , as well as the legal frameworks , governance and quality assurance structures , more stringent; ### 36. calls for the full implementation by member states of the european guidelines for quality assurance in cancer screening for breast , cervical and colorectal cancers and early detection services , to minimise the delay to diagnosis for such cancers; recommends that inequalities within member states regarding screening be addressed , possibly by making the criteria for cancer screening , as well as the legal frameworks , governance and quality assurance structures , more stringent; calls on the commission to support the member states to fully integrate the role of oral health and oral health professionals in building robust oral cancer prevention and health promotion policies;


### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening tests and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , the possible inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach and ovarian cancers) in the recommendation; ### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening tests and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered , taking account into the extensive body of evidence available already that proves the positive effect of targeted lung cancer screening in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , the inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach and ovarian cancers) in update of the council recommendations in 2022; calls for the development of new guidelines on risk stratified screening of prostate and lung cancer;


### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening tests and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , the possible inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach and ovarian cancers) in the recommendation; ### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new science-based cancer screening programmes and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing); urges that the update should include new screening programmes for skin cancer as well; emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , health care professionals , patient groups and academia ,the possible inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach , skin and ovarian cancers) in the recommendation;


### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening tests and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , hpv testing); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , the possible inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach and ovarian cancers) in the recommendation; ### 38. welcomes the upcoming update of the 2003 council recommendation on breast , cervical and colorectal cancer screening24 to take into account new screening tests and the most recent data on the best screening protocols (magnetic resonance imaging , individualised screening , hpv testing); emphasises that those programmes should be regularly evaluated by the competent national authorities; calls for research efforts to be fostered in order to assess , in close cooperation with the iarc and the who , the possible inclusion of new science-based cancer screening programmes (including lung , prostate , stomach and ovarian cancers) in the recommendation;


### 39. advocates the launch of a platform for national screening centres to share expertise and implement best practices , discuss common challenges and encourage collaboration , based on the model of the european network for health technology assessment (eunethta); ### 39. advocates the launch of a platform for national screening centres to share expertise and implement best practices , discuss common challenges and encourage collaboration , drawing on the experience of similar platforms for exchange and cooperation such as the european network for health technology assessment (eunethta) and the heads of medicines agencies (hma);


### 40. stresses the importance of increasing the uptake of cancer screening and early detection among eu citizens through european awareness days , motivation surveys and better implementation of existing communication campaigns; ### 40. stresses the importance of increasing awareness about , and the uptake of , cancer screening and early detection among eu citizens via a union-wide awareness campaign , european awareness days , motivation surveys and better implementation of existing communication campaigns; encourages research into behavioural adherence factors to boost participation in screening programmes , supported by the horizon europe research programme;


### 40. stresses the importance of increasing the uptake of cancer screening and early detection among eu citizens through european awareness days , motivation surveys and better implementation of existing communication campaigns; ### 40. stresses the importance of increasing the uptake of cancer screening and early detection among eu citizens through european awareness days , motivation surveys and better implementation of existing communication campaigns; calls on member states to implement awareness-raising actions in order to improve participation in screening;


### 40. stresses the importance of increasing the uptake of cancer screening and early detection among eu citizens through european awareness days , motivation surveys and better implementation of existing communication campaigns; ### 40. stresses the importance of increasing the uptake of cancer screening and early detection among eu citizens through european awareness days , motivation surveys and better implementation of existing communication campaigns; highlights the importance of high-quality surgery in curing cancers detected in early stages;


### 41. calls for reinforced cooperation with third countries to encourage the organisation of screening campaigns , in particular for women’s cancers and notably in low- and middle-income countries; ### 41. calls for reinforced cooperation with third countries to encourage the organisation of screening campaigns , in particular for women’s cancers and notably in low- and middle-income countries , as it can mark an important contribution by the eu towards the achievement of international goals in cancer , such as the who goal for the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem;


### 41. calls for reinforced cooperation with third countries to encourage the organisation of screening campaigns , in particular for women’s cancers and notably in low- and middle-income countries; ### 41. calls for reinforced cooperation with third countries and in particular with the broader european region , to encourage the organisation of early diagnosis programmes , in particular for women’s cancers and notably in low- and middle-income countries;


### 42. deplores the fact that eu patients still face challenges in accessing healthcare services in other member states and that only a minority of patients are aware of their right to seek cross-border healthcare; emphasises the need for better implementation of , and an improved financial model for , the cross-border healthcare directive25 to allow for mobility and access to highly specialised equipment and care through the reinforcement of the national contact points (ncps) by providing them with more budgetary resources , and calls for an increase in the number of information campaigns on patients’ rights to cross-border healthcare; emphasises the need to facilitate the process , through the revision of the cross-border healthcare directive , for patients who travel abroad for clinical trials and face issues such as a lack of clarity on follow-up protocols after their return home and on coverage of costs related to their clinical trial participation by national insurance agencies; calls on the commission and the member states to work together to conduct regular evaluations of the commission’s ehealth strategy from 2018 to ensure interconnected electronic health records for cancer patients at regional , national and european level; ### 42. deplores the fact that eu patients still face challenges in accessing healthcare services in other member states and that only a minority of patients are aware of their right to seek cross-border healthcare; emphasises the need for better implementation of , and an improved financial model for , the cross-border healthcare directive25 to allow for mobility and access to highly specialised equipment and care through the reinforcement of the national contact points (ncps) by providing them with more budgetary resources , and calls for an increase in the number of information campaigns on patients’ rights to cross-border healthcare; emphasises the need to facilitate the process , through the revision of the cross-border healthcare directive , for patients who travel abroad for clinical trials and face issues such as a lack of clarity on follow-up protocols after their return home and on coverage of costs related to their clinical trial participation by national insurance agencies; calls on the commission and the member states to work together to conduct regular evaluations of the commission’s ehealth strategy from 2018 to ensure interconnected electronic health records for cancer patients at regional , national and european level; suggests the potential of the cancer inequalities registry as a means of reporting and measuring improvement on these concerns;


### 42. deplores the fact that eu patients still face challenges in accessing healthcare services in other member states and that only a minority of patients are aware of their right to seek cross-border healthcare; emphasises the need for better implementation of , and an improved financial model for , the cross-border healthcare directive25 to allow for mobility and access to highly specialised equipment and care through the reinforcement of the national contact points (ncps) by providing them with more budgetary resources , and calls for an increase in the number of information campaigns on patients’ rights to cross-border healthcare; emphasises the need to facilitate the process , through the revision of the cross-border healthcare directive , for patients who travel abroad for clinical trials and face issues such as a lack of clarity on follow-up protocols after their return home and on coverage of costs related to their clinical trial participation by national insurance agencies; calls on the commission and the member states to work together to conduct regular evaluations of the commission’s ehealth strategy from 2018 to ensure interconnected electronic health records for cancer patients at regional , national and european level; ### 42. deplores the fact that eu patients still face challenges in accessing healthcare services in other member states and that only a minority of patients are aware of their right to seek cross-border healthcare; emphasises the need for better implementation of , and an improved financial model for , the cross-border healthcare directive25 to allow for mobility and access to highly specialised equipment and care through the reinforcement of the national contact points (ncps) by providing them with more budgetary resources , and calls for an increase in the number of information campaigns on patients’ rights to cross-border healthcare; emphasises the need to facilitate the process , through the revision of the cross-border healthcare directive , for patients who travel abroad for clinical trials as well as healthcare and face issues such as a lack of clarity on follow-up protocols after their return home and on coverage of costs related to their clinical trial participation or to cross-border healthcare by national insurance agencies; calls on the commission and the member states to work together to conduct regular evaluations of the commission’s ehealth strategy from 2018 to ensure interconnected electronic health records for cancer patients at regional , national and european level;


### 44. calls for full recognition of medical oncology as a specialist discipline , the establishment of pan-european quality standards for administering and supervising medical treatments for cancer , and the facilitation of patients’ access to cancer specialists so that they may benefit from innovations and access to early clinical trials on new promising drugs; ### 44. calls for full recognition of medical and paediatric oncology as specialist disciplines , the establishment of pan-european quality standards , both for adults and children , for administering and supervising medical treatments for cancer , and the facilitation of patients’ access to cancer specialists so that they may benefit from innovations and access to early clinical trials on new promising drugs;


### 45. calls for surgical skills in the eu to be strengthened via the recognition of surgical oncology as a specialist discipline , the establishment of pan-european quality standards for cancer surgery , the facilitation of patients’ access to ‘high-volume’ centres for cancer surgery and access to innovative surgical procedures; ### 45. calls for surgical skills in the eu to be strengthened via the recognition of surgical oncology as a specialist discipline , the establishment of pan-european quality standards for cancer surgery , the facilitation of patients’ access to ‘high-volume’ centres for cancer surgery and access to innovative surgical procedures; promotes the development of a core curriculum in surgical oncology and of an individual specialist training in surgical oncology , and calls for programs to harmonize surgical oncology education in the eu;


### 47. welcomes the upcoming new action plan under the strategic agenda for medical ionising radiation applications (samira)26 which will support the security of supply of radioisotopes for cancer diagnosis and care and enhance the quality and safety of radiation technology in medicine; ### 47. welcomes the upcoming new action plan under the strategic agenda for medical ionising radiation applications (samira)26 which will support the security of supply of radioisotopes for cancer diagnosis and care and enhance the quality and safety of radiation technology in medicine; highlights the importance of nuclear medicine to tackle cancer and the continued need to invest in state-of-the-art radio-therapeutic equipment and well-trained physicians and other healthcare specialists in various specialties , including nuclear medicine;


### 48. calls on the commission to promote , and on member states to strengthen , the role of general practitioners , paediatricians and primary care professionals , given their importance in patient referral to diagnostic tests and oncology specialists , as well as during cancer treatment and follow-up care; calls for the development of multidisciplinary decision-making in the framework of dedicated concertation meetings bringing together various cancer specialists; ### 48. calls on the commission to promote , and on member states to strengthen , the role of general practitioners , paediatricians and primary care professionals , given their importance in patient referral to diagnostic tests and oncology specialists , during cancer treatment and follow-up care , as well as for the development of tele-medicine; calls for the development of multidisciplinary decision-making in the framework of dedicated concertation meetings bringing together various cancer specialists;


### 48. calls on the commission to promote , and on member states to strengthen , the role of general practitioners , paediatricians and primary care professionals , given their importance in patient referral to diagnostic tests and oncology specialists , as well as during cancer treatment and follow-up care; calls for the development of multidisciplinary decision-making in the framework of dedicated concertation meetings bringing together various cancer specialists; ### 48. calls on the commission to promote , and on member states to strengthen , the role of general practitioners , paediatricians and primary care professionals , given their importance in cancer prevention , early detection , patient referral to diagnostic tests and oncology specialists , as well as during cancer treatment and follow-up care; calls for the development of multidisciplinary decision-making in the framework of dedicated concertation meetings bringing together various cancer specialists;


### 48. calls on the commission to promote , and on member states to strengthen , the role of general practitioners , paediatricians and primary care professionals , given their importance in patient referral to diagnostic tests and oncology specialists , as well as during cancer treatment and follow-up care; calls for the development of multidisciplinary decision-making in the framework of dedicated concertation meetings bringing together various cancer specialists; ### 48. calls on the commission to promote , and on member states to strengthen , the role of general practitioners , dentists , paediatricians and primary and specialist care professionals , given their importance in patient referral to diagnostic tests and oncology specialists , as well as during cancer treatment and follow-up care; calls for the development of multidisciplinary decision-making in the framework of dedicated concertation meetings bringing together various cancer specialists


### 51. encourages , where possible and safe , the use of ambulatory cancer treatments in order to preserve the quality of life of patients; calls on member states to implement or improve e-health technologies and telemedicine services to ensure the continuity of cancer care; ### 51. encourages , where possible and safe , the use of ambulatory cancer treatments in order to preserve the quality of life of patients; stresses , in particular , that ambulatory treatments for children in adequate , equipped and child-friendly spaces should be stimulated; calls on member states to implement or improve e-health technologies and telemedicine services to ensure the continuity of cancer care; urges the deployment of horizon europe research funding to support the use of telemedicine , and to assist the establishment of evidence-based guidelines; calls for actions to ensure equal access to telemedicine services across the member states and for eu4health and digital europe funding support to increase digital literacy for patients and healthcare professionals;


### 52. calls on the member states to provide optimal relief for advanced-stage cancer patients at the end of their lives in order to ease their pain and discomfort while preserving their dignity; supports more intensive exchanges and the implementation of best practices on hospice and palliative care at eu level; encourages member states to assess the number of palliative units in each region and to ensure sustainable funding and sufficient and well-trained human resources; ### 52. calls on the member states to provide optimal relief for advanced-stage cancer patients at the end of their lives in order to ease their pain and discomfort while preserving their dignity; supports more intensive exchanges and the implementation of best practices on hospice and palliative care at eu level; encourages member states to assess the number of palliative units in each region and to ensure sustainable funding and sufficient and well-trained human resources; urges that patients' access to pain management , supportive and palliative care (including psycho-oncology services) across europe be measured and reported via the cancer inequalities registry;


### 52. calls on the member states to provide optimal relief for advanced-stage cancer patients at the end of their lives in order to ease their pain and discomfort while preserving their dignity; supports more intensive exchanges and the implementation of best practices on hospice and palliative care at eu level; encourages member states to assess the number of palliative units in each region and to ensure sustainable funding and sufficient and well-trained human resources; ### 52. calls on the member states to provide optimal relief for advanced-stage cancer patients at the end of their lives in order to ease their pain and discomfort while preserving their dignity; supports more intensive exchanges and the implementation of best practices on hospice and palliative care at eu level; encourages member states to assess the number of palliative units in each region and to ensure sustainable funding and sufficient and well-trained human resources; stresses the importance of standardized surgical oncology treatments to improve long term quality of life of cancer survivors;


### 52. calls on the member states to provide optimal relief for advanced-stage cancer patients at the end of their lives in order to ease their pain and discomfort while preserving their dignity; supports more intensive exchanges and the implementation of best practices on hospice and palliative care at eu level; encourages member states to assess the number of palliative units in each region and to ensure sustainable funding and sufficient and well-trained human resources; ### 52. calls on the member states to provide optimal , integrated and multidisciplinary relief for advanced-stage cancer patients at the end of their lives in order to ease their pain and discomfort while preserving their dignity; supports more intensive exchanges and the implementation of best practices on hospice and home palliative care at eu level; encourages member states to assess the number of palliative units in each region and to ensure sustainable funding and sufficient and well-trained human resources;


### 52. calls on the member states to provide optimal relief for advanced-stage cancer patients at the end of their lives in order to ease their pain and discomfort while preserving their dignity; supports more intensive exchanges and the implementation of best practices on hospice and palliative care at eu level; encourages member states to assess the number of palliative units in each region and to ensure sustainable funding and sufficient and well-trained human resources; ### 52. calls on the member states to provide optimal relief for advanced-stage cancer patients at the end of their lives in order to ease their pain and discomfort while preserving their dignity; supports more intensive exchanges and the implementation of best practices on hospice and palliative care at eu level; encourages member states to assess the number of palliative units in each region to ensure access for patients in need , its sustainable funding and sufficient and well-trained human resources;


### 53. encourages the commission and the member states to adopt specific quality assurance criteria (including adequate organisations , infrastructures and competences , multidisciplinary practice , continuing education for professionals , patient education and participation in clinical research) for accreditation standards to be applied to public and private hospitals treating cancer patients , in order to ensure the efficient , safe and equal management of cancers all over the eu; ### 53. encourages the commission and the member states to adopt specific quality assurance criteria (including adequate organisations , infrastructures and competences , multidisciplinary practice , continuing education for professionals , patient education and participation in clinical research) for accreditation standards to be applied to public and private hospitals treating cancer patients , in order to ensure efficient , safe and top quality management of cancers all over the eu; insists that these criteria adhere to the highest available standards of evidence-based science that have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals;


### 54. welcomes the planned establishment , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , of an eu network linking recognised national comprehensive cancer centres (reference centres) in every member state to facilitate the uptake of quality-assured diagnosis and treatments , including training , research and promotion of clinical trials across the eu; calls on the commission to identify such existing centres within the eu , to promote the establishment of at least one comprehensive cancer centre in each member state and to support the coordination of the network of these centres via a european cancer institute; ### 54. welcomes the planned establishment , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , of an eu network linking recognised national comprehensive cancer centres (reference centres) in every member state to facilitate the uptake of quality-assured diagnosis and treatments , including training , research and promotion of clinical trials across the eu; calls on the commission to identify such existing centres within the eu , to promote the establishment of at least one comprehensive cancer centre in each member state and to support the coordination of the network of these centres via a european cancer institute; considers that , within this plan , reference centres for paediatric cancers should be linked and coordinated in a paediatric reference centres area; recommends the establishment of core objectives for the new network of centres as an early task; stresses that these objectives should include the reduction of inequalities , strengthening of translational , clinical and outcomes research , and integration of clinical care and research;


### 54. welcomes the planned establishment , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , of an eu network linking recognised national comprehensive cancer centres (reference centres) in every member state to facilitate the uptake of quality-assured diagnosis and treatments , including training , research and promotion of clinical trials across the eu; calls on the commission to identify such existing centres within the eu , to promote the establishment of at least one comprehensive cancer centre in each member state and to support the coordination of the network of these centres via a european cancer institute; ### 54. welcomes the planned establishment , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , of an eu network linking recognised national comprehensive cancer centres (reference centres) in every member state to facilitate the uptake of quality-assured diagnosis and treatments , including training , research and promotion of clinical trials across the eu; calls on the commission to identify such existing centres within the eu , to promote the establishment of at least one comprehensive cancer centre in each member state and to support the coordination of the network of these centres via a european cancer institute; calls also on the commission to support member states by earmarking some of the budget in the cohesion and regional funds to support the establishment of these centres to ensure full coverage of the population;


### 54. welcomes the planned establishment , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , of an eu network linking recognised national comprehensive cancer centres (reference centres) in every member state to facilitate the uptake of quality-assured diagnosis and treatments , including training , research and promotion of clinical trials across the eu; calls on the commission to identify such existing centres within the eu , to promote the establishment of at least one comprehensive cancer centre in each member state and to support the coordination of the network of these centres via a european cancer institute; ### 54. welcomes the planned establishment , as announced in europe’s beating cancer plan , of an eu network linking recognised national comprehensive cancer centres (reference centres) in every member state to facilitate the uptake of quality-assured diagnosis and treatments , including training , research and promotion of clinical trials across the eu; calls on the commission to identify such existing centres within the eu , to promote the establishment of at least one comprehensive cancer centre in each member state , particularly in the widening countries of the horizon europe programme , and to support the coordination of the network of these centres via a european cancer institute;


### 55. calls for the identification , reinforcement or creation in each member state of a national cancer control programme (nccp) , consisting of a unique structure , possibly a national cancer institute , in charge of the implementation and follow-up of the respective nccps , with adequate objectives and resources; recommends that the nccps are set up in coherence with the european guide for quality national cancer control programmes initiated by the european partnership for action against cancer (epaac); welcomes the setting up of a network of these organisations coordinated by the european cancer institute; ### 55. calls for the identification , reinforcement or creation in each member state of a national cancer control programme (nccp) , consisting of a unique structure , possibly a national cancer institute , in charge of the implementation and follow-up of the respective nccps , with adequate objectives and resources; recommends that the nccps are set up in coherence with the european guide for quality national cancer control programmes initiated by the european partnership for action against cancer (epaac) and calls for the inclusion of a dedicated paediatric cancer and rare cancer component in all nccps to ensure that appropriate resources and implementation programmes are allocated to the specific needs of these patients; welcomes the setting up of a network of these organisations coordinated by the european cancer institute;


### 55. calls for the identification , reinforcement or creation in each member state of a national cancer control programme (nccp) , consisting of a unique structure , possibly a national cancer institute , in charge of the implementation and follow-up of the respective nccps , with adequate objectives and resources; recommends that the nccps are set up in coherence with the european guide for quality national cancer control programmes initiated by the european partnership for action against cancer (epaac); welcomes the setting up of a network of these organisations coordinated by the european cancer institute; ### 55. calls for the identification , reinforcement or creation in each member state of a national cancer control programme (nccp) , consisting of a unique structure , possibly a national cancer institute , in charge of the implementation and follow-up of the respective nccps , with adequate objectives and resources; recommends that the nccps are set up in coherence with the european guide for quality national cancer control programmes initiated by the european partnership for action against cancer (epaac); welcomes the setting up of a network of these organisations coordinated by the european cancer institute; stresses that a nccp should include provisions on adequate staff capacities so as to guarantee sufficient number of oncology medical workers in each member state , commensurate with the overall population number;


### 55. calls for the identification , reinforcement or creation in each member state of a national cancer control programme (nccp) , consisting of a unique structure , possibly a national cancer institute , in charge of the implementation and follow-up of the respective nccps , with adequate objectives and resources; recommends that the nccps are set up in coherence with the european guide for quality national cancer control programmes initiated by the european partnership for action against cancer (epaac); welcomes the setting up of a network of these organisations coordinated by the european cancer institute; ### 55. calls for the identification , reinforcement or creation in each member state of a national cancer control programme (nccp) , in coherence with who guidance on nccps , consisting of a unique structure , possibly a national cancer institute , in charge of the implementation and follow-up of the respective nccps , with adequate objectives and resources; recommends that the nccps are set up in coherence with the european guide for quality national cancer control programmes initiated by the european partnership for action against cancer (epaac); welcomes the setting up of a network of these organisations coordinated by the european cancer institute;


### 56. calls on the commission to strengthen the european medicines market in order to guarantee equal access to treatment , reduce medicine shortages , overcome the problem of high prices for innovative treatments , and improve cancer treatments for adults and children; ### 56. calls on the commission to strengthen the european medicines market in order to guarantee equal access to treatment , reduce medicine shortages , overcome the problem of high prices for innovative technologies and treatments , and improve cancer treatments for adults and children;