### 6. calls on the commission to mainstream biodiversity as a human right in eu external action and promote ambitious biodiversity-related policies in international fora , in accordance with the european green deal and the new eu biodiversity strategy; also calls on the commission to deal with cooperation issues related to the conservation of biodiversity and respect for international environmental and human rights obligations in a common and consistent way , in particular through eu international comprehensive and sectoral agreements and political dialogues with partner countries; urges the commission , in this regard , to make the most of human rights and sustainable development impact assessments and related recommendations; also calls on the commission to draw up guidelines on the human right to a clean , healthy , safe and sustainable environment; ### 6. calls on the commission to mainstream biodiversity as a human right in eu external action and trade policy , and promote ambitious biodiversity-related policies in international fora , in accordance with the european green deal and the new eu biodiversity strategy; underlines that trade agreements can have a positive contribution to upholding biodiversity in third countries through trade and sustainable development (tsd) chapters , if properly enforces; stresses that the chief trade enforcement officer can oversee compliance of such agreements in close cooperation with the european parliament; also calls on the commission to deal with cooperation issues related to the conservation of biodiversity and respect for international environmental and human rights obligations in a common and consistent way , in particular through eu international comprehensive and sectoral agreements and political dialogues with partner countries; urges the commission , in this regard , to make the most of human rights and sustainable development impact assessments and related recommendations; also calls on the commission to draw up guidelines on the human right to a clean , healthy , safe and sustainable environment;


### 7. pays tribute to defenders of environmental human rights and land rights , local community representatives , lawyers and journalists standing up to protect natural resources , and strongly condemns the killings of such people and violent acts against them; calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue to systematically take up cases of defenders of environmental human rights and land rights facing threats of violence with the countries concerned; urges the commission to define a specific protection and support strategy for local communities and defenders of environmental human rights and land rights; also calls for enhanced support for civil society organisations working to protect the environment and biodiversity , in particular through the establishment of partnerships and the building up of capacity to defend the rights of indigenous peoples; ### 7. pays tribute to defenders of environmental human rights and land rights , local community representatives , lawyers and journalists standing up to protect natural resources , and strongly condemns the killings of such people and violent acts against them; calls on the commission and the european external action service to continue to systematically take up cases of defenders of environmental human rights and land rights facing threats of violence with the countries concerned; urges the commission to define a specific protection and support strategy for local communities and defenders of environmental human rights and land rights; also calls for enhanced support for civil society organisations working to protect the environment and biodiversity , in particular through the establishment of partnerships and the building up of capacity to defend the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities;


### 9. welcomes the commitment of the eu heads of state and governments under the ‘leaders’ pledge for nature’ to end environmental crimes , and with this aim , to ensure effective and dissuasive legal frameworks; urges , in this regard , the eu and the member states to redouble their efforts to honour their obligations relating to environmental crimes and to promote an international approach to environmental criminal law; calls for the setting up of legal frameworks to ensure access to effective remedies in cases of loss and degradation of biodiversity; encourages the eu and the member states to pursue new initiatives in order to make ‘ecocide’ a crime recognised under the rome statute of the international criminal court; recommends that the scope of the serious human rights violations covered by the eu global human rights sanctions regime be extended to include environmental crimes. ### 9. welcomes the commitment of the eu heads of state and governments under the ‘leaders’ pledge for nature’ to end environmental crimes , and with this aim , to ensure effective and dissuasive legal frameworks; urges , in this regard , the eu and the member states to redouble their efforts to honour their obligations relating to environmental crimes and to promote an international approach to environmental criminal law; calls for the setting up of legal frameworks to ensure access to effective remedies in cases of loss and degradation of biodiversity; calls on the eu and the member states to pursue new initiatives in order to make ‘ecocide’ a crime recognised under the rome statute of the international criminal court; recommends that the scope of the serious human rights violations covered by the eu global human rights sanctions regime be extended to include environmental crimes.


### 1. welcomes the mainstreaming of the european green deal into the communication on the trade policy review (tpr) and calls for a concrete action plan to make this ambition a reality; ### 1. welcomes the mainstreaming of the european green deal and the european digital strategy into the communication on the trade policy review (tpr) and calls for a concrete action plan to make this ambition a reality;


### 1. welcomes the mainstreaming of the european green deal into the communication on the trade policy review (tpr) and calls for a concrete action plan to make this ambition a reality; ### 1. welcomes the mainstreaming of the european green deal into the communication on the trade policy review (tpr) and calls for a concrete action plan , roadmap and timeline to make this ambition a reality;


### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements; ### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) , as well as dedicated chapters on digital trade to be included in all trade agreements;


### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements; ### 2. welcomes the incorporation of the paris agreement as an essential element in all trade , investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the international labour organization (ilo) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding ftas; asks for ambitious chapters on digital trade and on small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) to be included in all trade agreements;


### 2. calls on the commission to mount an assertive and coordinated international trade policy response geared towards a multilateral , resilient and sustainable recovery in developing countries; calls on the commission to deepen eu-africa trade relations through economic partnership agreements , while making the most of the eu’s aid for trade strategy; ### 2. calls on the commission to mount an assertive and coordinated international trade policy response geared towards a multilateral , resilient and sustainable recovery in developing countries; calls on the commission to deepen eu-africa trade relations through economic partnership agreements and exchange of best practices , while making the most of the eu’s aid for trade strategy;


### 3. underlines that the post-covid-19 recovery is a unique opportunity to set the agenda for sustainable growth; calls on the commission , therefore , to present its review of the 15-point action plan on tsd chapters without delay; expects the review to address the enforceability of tsd commitments as a matter of urgency , as it is not currently included; recalls , in this regard , the non-paper from the netherlands and france on trade , social economic effects and sustainable development11 ; suggests that , as a minimum , recent advances in enforceability should be applied to eu trade policy , namely the ability to tackle any non-compliance by partners through unilateral sanctions , including the introduction of tariffs or quotas on certain products or the cross-suspension of other parts of an agreement; ### 3. underlines that the post-covid-19 recovery is a good opportunity to set the agenda for sustainable growth; calls on the commission , therefore , to present its review of the 15-point action plan on tsd chapters without delay , to address among other points the best way to enforce tsd commitments;


### 3. encourages the eu and the member states to help developing countries and regions to keep their borders open and to set up ‘green corridor mechanisms’ to allow the unhindered flow of essential goods , agri-food products and humanitarian aid across borders; ### 3. encourages the eu and the member states to help developing countries to counter restrictions on freedom of movement and trade , and to set up ‘green corridor mechanisms’ , which allow a free and unhindered flow of essential goods , agri-food products and access for humanitarian aid;


### 4. invites the commission to adapt its trade policy in order to help developing countries to boost the resilience and diversification of their value chains at a global , regional and local level , including reshoring and nearshoring; ### 4. invites the commission to use its trade policy to help developing countries to boost the resilience and diversification of their value chains at a global , regional and local level and to continue towards removing trade barriers at the level of the wto;


### 5. welcomes the commitment shown by the eu and its member states in tackling the wider impact of covid-19 , in particular through the coronavirus global response and covax initiatives; calls on the commission to coordinate with the world health organization and the african union in order to scale up vaccine production for developing countries; ### 5. welcomes the commitment shown by the eu and its member states in tackling the wider impact of covid-19 , in particular through the coronavirus global response and covax initiatives; calls on the commission to coordinate with the world health organization and the african union in order to scale up vaccine production for developing countries and to make vaccines affordable and universally available;


### 7. calls on the commission to collaborate with developing partner countries in order to facilitate digital infrastructure , establish policy strategies and harmonise regulatory frameworks for e-commerce. ### 7. calls on the commission to collaborate with developing partner countries in order to strengthen digital infrastructure and facilitate the digital transition , establish policy strategies and harmonise regulatory frameworks for e-commerce;


### 1. notes that the european union needs to take urgent steps to close the gap with the us and china to be at the forefront of ensuring a competitive data-driven global economy; ### 1. notes that the european union needs to take urgent steps to close the gap with the us and china to be at the forefront of ensuring a competitive data-driven global economy and to become a leader in setting digital standards;


### 1. stresses the need to ensure stable and adequate funding for european research programmes on artificial intelligence (ai) and for the process of building infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems (its) , including the development of the 5g network; ### 1. stresses the need to ensure stable and adequate funding for european research programmes as well as for investments on artificial intelligence (ai) and on infrastructure for intelligent transportation systems (its) , including the secure deployment of the 5g and the development of the 6g networks; notes that the level of uptake of ai in the transport sector will depend on modern digitalised infrastructure; points out that the upgrading of relevant transport and digital infrastructure in the ten-t network needs to be accelerated; calls therefore on the commission to propose mechanisms in its revision of the ten-t regulation and rail freight corridors regulation to ensure this acceleration;


### 1. recalls that ai should be used in a fair and ethical manner and with due respect for union values and principles , human rights , freedom of expression , the right to privacy , data protection , non-discrimination , media pluralism and cultural diversity; ### 1. recalls that technologies using ai should by design be fair and ethical and respect union values and principles , human rights , freedom of expression , the right to privacy , data protection , non-discrimination , media pluralism and cultural diversity; stresses that the union must strive to become leader in ethical use of ai and must use it to the full potential in order to stay competitive and relevant on the world digital market; highlights that , to achieve this end , it is essential to encourage more people to pursue career in ict-related sectors , such as data professionals in the ai field , but also professionals in connected new domains like ai-investing , ai safety and others , encouraging a wider activity of the eit;


### 1. stresses the need to build a trustworthy and secure framework for the application of ai; believes that the application of ai within the union and the use of eu citizens’ personal data that it entails should be enshrined in our values and fundamental rights as recognised by the eu charter of fundamental rights , such as human dignity and privacy protection; ### 1. stresses the need to build a trustworthy and secure framework for the application of ai , while building on existing legislation; believes that the application of ai within the union and the associated use of eu citizens’ personal data should respect our values and fundamental rights as recognised by the eu charter of fundamental rights , such as human dignity , privacy , data protection , and security;


### 1. recalls that women account for 30 % of the technology workforce and 17 % of ict specialists in europe , and that the eu economy would be boosted by eur 16 billion a year if women technology graduates followed through to digital jobs at the same rate as men; ### 1. recalls that across all digital technology domains exists a gender gap putting women at a disadvantage , women account for 30 % of the technology workforce , 17 % of ict specialists in europe and only 12 % in the domain of ai , and that the eu economy would be boosted by eur 16 billion a year if women technology graduates were not hindered from following through to digital jobs at the same rate as men;


### 1. recognises the importance of a functioning digital single market and the use of ai , robotics and related technologies for eu citizens , since they tackle the challenges societies face , in particular during the covid-19 pandemic; ### 1. stresses the importance of a fully functioning digital single market and the benefits of ai , robotics and related technologies for eu citizens , since they help to effectively tackle the challenges societies face , in particular during the covid-19 pandemic;


### 2. strongly supports multilateral solutions for digital trade rules and calls for the plurilateral wto negotiations on e-commerce to be concluded; regrets that , in the absence of global rules , eu companies are faced with non-tariff barriers in digital trade such as unjustified data localisation and mandatory technology transfer requirements; supports making the wto moratorium on electronic transmissions permanent; ### 2. notes the risks of incompatibility between approaches of different trading partners when it comes to the regulation of digital trade; strongly supports multilateral solutions for digital trade rules and calls for the plurilateral wto negotiations on e-commerce to be concluded as a matter of urgency; regrets that , in the absence of global rules , eu companies are faced with non-tariff barriers in digital trade such as unjustified data localisation and mandatory technology transfer requirements; supports making the wto moratorium on electronic transmissions permanent; calls for the eu to further work with partners , for instance within the oecd and wto , to set global standards for ai , in the interest of reducing trade barriers and promoting trustworthy ai in line with the eu's values;


### 2. strongly supports multilateral solutions for digital trade rules and calls for the plurilateral wto negotiations on e-commerce to be concluded; regrets that , in the absence of global rules , eu companies are faced with non-tariff barriers in digital trade such as unjustified data localisation and mandatory technology transfer requirements; supports making the wto moratorium on electronic transmissions permanent; ### 2. strongly supports multilateral solutions for digital trade rules and calls for the plurilateral wto negotiations on e-commerce to be concluded; regrets that , in the absence of global rules , eu companies are faced with non-tariff barriers in digital trade such as unjustified data localisation and mandatory technology transfer requirements; supports making the wto moratorium on electronic transmissions permanent; calls on the commission to carefully assess the impact of a source code clause currently discussed in the e-commerce negotiations on wto level on future eu ai legislation and to involve the european parliament in this assessment;


### 2. highlights that the transport sector will be a test case for the uptake of ai technologies by european consumers; shares the commission’s view , therefore , that a clear european framework would build trust in ai among consumers and businesses; ### 2. highlights that the transport sector will be a test case for the uptake of ai technologies by european consumers; shares the commission’s view , therefore , that a clear european framework , comprising aspects related to safety , security , the respect of human autonomy , oversight and liability , would build trust in ai among consumers and businesses and encourage the use of further emerging technologies in the transport sector;


### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent vision at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-powered society that would fully benefit users; ### 2. stresses the crucial importance of a coherent vision at union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an ai-powered society that would fully benefit users; emphasises the need to offer learning and training opportunities in order to enable the union population across all parts and ages of the society to gain basic digital skills and understanding of ai use and its potential and risks in order to use those technologies in their advantage and fully participate in digital market and society;


### 2. maintains that smes need to be supported in their digital transformation due to their limited resources; invites , therefore , the commission to pursue a fitness check for smes before publishing legislation and to keep administrative burdens to a minimum by , inter alia , developing standards; ### 2. maintains that smes need to be supported in their digital transformation due to their limited resources; calls on the commission to pursue a fitness check for smes before introducing legislation and to keep administrative burdens to a minimum; asks the commission to pay specific attention to the needs of start- and scale-ups , which play an important role in the uptake of new technologies in europe;


### 2. recognises that the eu has an enormously strong sme sector; recalls that this second wage of digitalisation could lead to a strong industrial development of smes; calls for a goal of 500 digital unicorns within 10 years; ### 2. recognises that the eu has an enormously strong sme sector; recalls that this second wage of digitalisation could lead to a strong industrial development of smes; calls for a goal of 500 digital unicorns within 10 years;


### 3. notes that data access and processing are often indispensable to providing competitive digital services; calls on the commission to adopt digital trade rules that increase the competitiveness of eu business and facilitate the free transfer of data flows across borders while respecting eu data protection rules; ### 3. stresses the centrality of data flows to digital trade , and that apart from being a means of production , data itself has become a tradable asset; notes that data access and processing are often indispensable to providing competitive digital services , notably in ai; calls on the commission to adopt digital trade rules that increase the competitiveness of eu business and facilitate the free flow of non-personal data across borders while respecting eu data protection rules; highlights that in line with the gdpr , personal data can be transferred to third countries via adequacy decisions , standard contractual clauses and binding corporate rules; calls for data protection considerations to be raised in future trade agreements , with the aim to facilitate the adequacy decision process with trading partners;


### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; ### 3. deplores the omission of culture from ai strategies and policy recommendations at both national and union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the union to the forefront of ai-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits , while assessing its potential risks for society; highlights that cooperation with creative and cultural sectors and industries can be invaluable in bringing ai innovation closer to the public and in finding creative solutions and possibilities for ai use;


### 3. underlines the fact that since ai by definition encapsulates data processing , it must respect eu law on data protection; ### 3. underlines the fact that since ai by definition encapsulates data processing , it must respect eu law on data protection , in particular the general data protection regulation;


### 3. points out that the digital single market and ai are diverse and subject to quick and dynamic developments; urges the commission to base proposals and initiatives on the right balance avoiding on the one hand an one-size-fits-all approach and on the other hand a fragmentation of the market through national approaches on the other; ### 3. points out that the digital single market and ai are developing rapidly; highlights the importance therefore of a flexible , future-proof and proportionate european approach; underlines that a new framework should prevent fragmentation of the single market through different national approaches , whilst avoiding becoming one-size-fits-all approach;


### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation; calls for financial incentives for smes that want to enter new markets; ### 3. emphasises that the covid crisis provides an opportunity to speed up digitalisation;


### 4. stresses that the need for clear rules on the sharing of responsibility in the event of a malfunction or accident is one of the crucial barriers to the practical deployment of ai-based technologies in the transport sector; calls for this responsibility to be shared according to the capacity of manufacturers , operators and users of autonomous vehicles and systems to control risks; ### 4. stresses that the need for clear rules on the sharing of responsibility in the event of a malfunction or accident is one of the crucial barriers to the practical deployment of ai-based technologies in the transport sector; calls for this responsibility to be shared according to the capacity of manufacturers , operators and users of autonomous vehicles and systems to control risks; calls for insurance companies to improve the way they incorporate news risks arising from connected and automated mobility into their underwriting policy;


### 4. stresses that protecting networks of interconnected ai and robotics is paramount and that strong measures must be taken to prevent security breaches , data leaks , data poisoning , cyberattacks and the misuse of personal data; ### 4. stresses that protecting networks of interconnected ai and robotics is paramount and that strong measures must be taken to ensure resilience against attacks and prevent security breaches , data leaks , data poisoning , cyberattacks and the misuse of personal data;


### 4. considers that ai can significantly contribute to promoting gender equality , provided that an appropriate legal framework is developed , conscious and unconscious biases are eliminated and the principles of gender equality are respected; stresses the lack of diversity in the ai sector within teams of developers and engineers , and the importance of using sex-disaggregated data when developing products , ai standards , algorithms and applications; ### 4. considers that ai can significantly contribute to overcoming gender discrimination and address the challenges faced by women in order to promote gender equality , provided that an appropriate legal framework is developed , allowing for the elimination of conscious and unconscious biases are eliminated and the respect of the principles of gender equality are respected; stresses the lack of diversity in the ai sector within teams of developers and engineers , and the importance of using sex-disaggregated data when developing products , ai standards , algorithms and applications;


### 4. highlights that a new regulatory framework for ai is needed in order to deal with the potential risks of autonomous behaviour and to maximise the trust of and the benefit for users; invites the commission to propose a risk-based and innovation-friendly legislative framework for ai that focuses on identifying and closing gaps within existing legislation and being coherent with the existing sector-specific legislation; ### 4. highlights that a new regulatory framework for ai is needed to maximise the trust of users in the technology; invites the commission to present a thorough impact assessment which identifies legal gaps in existing laws , followed by a proposal for a risk-based and innovation-friendly legislative framework for ai that is coherent with existing sector-specific legislation;


### 4. calls for special economic digital zones to promote structural change and create development cores for new digital economic structures; ### 4. calls for special economic digital zones to promote structural change and create development cores for new digital economic structures;


### 5. welcomes the conclusion of the rules-based asian regional comprehensive economic partnership (rcep) agreement , which deepens the economic integration of the region; regrets , however , the lack of a robust sustainable development chapter in the rcep; believes that the conclusion of the rcep should encourage the eu to help set global rules for the digital economy; supports in this regard the establishment of an eu-us trade and technology council and the work on a transatlantic ai agreement to help facilitate trade and the development of compatible rules and standards in digital trade; ### 5. welcomes the conclusion of the rules-based asian regional comprehensive economic partnership (rcep) agreement , which deepens the economic integration of the region; believes that the conclusion of the rcep should encourage the eu to help set global rules for the digital economy; supports in this regard the establishment of an eu-us trade and technology council and the work on a transatlantic ai agreement to help facilitate trade and the development of compatible rules and common standards in digital trade; calls on both parties to use the momentum of the new biden administration to begin working on these issues urgently , and to find an agreement at the oecd on fair taxation for the digital economy;


### 5. calls on the commission to follow the ‘one in , one out’ principle in its future legislative proposals , and to address the fragmentation of the digital single market , remove any existing unjustified barriers , and support innovation by reducing red tape; ### 5. calls on the commission to follow the ‘one in , one out’ principle in its future legislative proposals , and to address the fragmentation of the digital single market , remove any existing unjustified barriers , support innovation by reducing red tape , and use the appropriate incentives that create a level playing field , such as stimulus-inducing fiscal policies and equal access to investment opportunities;


### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on broad access to the public and raw data generated by the transport sector and the provision of intelligent infrastructure and vehicles for its safe collection and processing; ### 5. notes that the achievement of the objectives set by the commission in its white paper on artificial intelligence depends on broader access to the public , industrial and raw data generated by the transport sector and the provision of intelligent infrastructure and vehicles for its safe collection and processing; welcomes in this regard the commission’s communication on a european strategy for data and its proposal for a regulation on european data governance; stresses the need to create a genuine single market for data and specifically a european common mobility data space , which can inter alia facilitate access and use of data by transport and travel micro , small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups , without prejudice to data protection legislation;


### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content , such as illegal content or fake news , through automated content filtering , and can also be used to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses , however , that ai may pose challenges to fundamental rights , in particular freedom of expression , as well as access to information , cultural diversity and media pluralism; ### 5. points out that ai can be an effective tool in helping to enforce the rules on online content , such as illegal content or fake news , and can also be used to help to implement the ‘notice , take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses , however , that use of ai , if not properly regulated , may pose challenges to fundamental rights , in particular freedom of expression , as well as access to information , cultural diversity and media pluralism; warns that automated mechanisms to enforce rules online can lead to false positives and inhibit legitimate and fair use , such as critique , caricature , and others; stresses that any use of ai must strictly follow principles of transparency and have clear rules for accountability with an effective appeal mechanism against such a decision guaranteed;


### 5. underlines that it is also necessary that public independent data protection authorities monitor and effectively enforce compliance with data protection law; ### 5. reiterates the importance of providing public independent data protection authorities with the necessary staffing and funding to allow them to monitor and effectively enforce compliance with data protection law;


### 5. is of the firm view that definitions of ‘ai’ and ‘high-risk’ should be future-proof to ensure legal clarity for consumers and businesses and should consider human oversight for high-risk ai applications; ### 5. is of the firm view that the definitions of ‘ai’ and ‘high-risk’ are crucial to provide legal clarity to consumers and businesses;


### 5. calls on the commission to stop funding big companies and distributing the remaining funds by a shotgun approach; calls for winners to be picked and grown larger; suggests prioritising future areas for digital economic structures; ### 5. calls on the commission to stop funding big companies and distributing the remaining funds by a shotgun approach; calls for winners to be picked and grown larger; suggests prioritising future areas for digital economic structures;


### 6. underlines the role of digital trade in facilitating access to global value chains for smes and contributing to women’s economic empowerment. ### 6. underlines the role of digital trade and the use of blockchain for instance in facilitating access to global value chains for smes and making cross-border trade processes and commercial transactions more efficient and less costly; highlights in particular the benefits these could bring to contributing to women’s economic empowerment and also using blockchain to facilitate due diligence for companies; calls for digital trade to be a pillar of the eu's new trade strategy; further calls for digital trade chapters to be included in all future ftas;


### 6. underlines that the eu should position itself as a global leader in the development of ethical and legal norms and standards for the use of ai in the transport sector; ### 6. underlines that the eu should position itself as a global leader in the development of ethical and legal norms and standards for data sharing and the use of ai in the transport sector;


### 6. calls , therefore , for a balanced approach between the deployment of automated enforcement and fundamental rights , in line with the applicable regulatory framework , such as the avmsd , the copyright directive and the future dsa. ### 6. stresses that the union needs to strive for unified , unambiguous and up to date rules that do not humper the innovation in the internal market; calls , therefore , for a balanced approach between the deployment of automated enforcement and fundamental rights , in line with the applicable regulatory framework , such as the avmsd , the copyright directive and the future dsa.


### 6. notes the importance of algorithms being transparent in order to fully protect fundamental rights; underlines the need for legislators to consider the complex issue of liability and that liability in all ai applications should always rest with a person , either natural or legal. ### 6. highlights the importance of algorithms being transparent in order to fully protect fundamental rights; underlines the need for legislators to consider the complex issue of liability and that liability in all ai applications should always rest with a person , either natural or legal;


### 6. calls for special attention to be paid to women as vulnerable consumers and to the rise in cyber violence against women in the digital world , and welcomes the commission’s proposal on the digital services act (com(2020)0825) , which is addressing these issues. ### 6. calls for special attention to be paid to women and girls as vulnerable consumers and to the rise in cyber violence against women in the digital world , and welcomes the commission’s proposal on the digital services act (com(2020)0825) , which is addressing these issues.


### 6. is convinced that existing legislation needs to be adapted to new technologies; asks the commission to adjust inter alia the product liability directive1 , in particular by redefining the terms ‘product’ and ‘defect’ and considering adjustments to the concept of ‘burden of proof’ , which should mirror the modifications to the general product safety directive2 ; ### 6. is convinced that existing legislation needs to be modernized to adjust to the introduction of new technologies; asks the commission to adjust inter alia the product liability directive1 , in particular by redefining the terms ‘product’ and ‘defect’ and considering adjustments to the concept of ‘burden of proof’ , which should mirror the modifications to the general product safety directive2 ;


### 6. demands an end to the exodus of start-ups that do not receive follow-up-funding in europe but find it elsewhere; ### 6. demands an end to the exodus of start-ups that do not receive follow-up-funding in europe but find it elsewhere;


### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies are being developed rapidly and being used in many sectors , presenting huge opportunities for the member states and their citizens; ### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies are being developed rapidly and being used in many sectors , presenting huge opportunities for the member states , their citizens and the european economy;


### a. whereas climate change is already having a significant impact on agriculture and is having an immediate impact on production; ### a. whereas climate change is already having a significant impact on agriculture , on production and on availability of natural resources on which it depends;


### b. whereas the use of ai also poses risks and raises concerns regarding the ethics and transparency of the collection , use and dissemination of data; ### b. whereas the use of ai also poses risks and raises concerns regarding the ethics , scope and transparency of the collection , use and dissemination of personal data;


### 7. calls on the commission to increase support for key enablers of the digital economy; ### 7. calls on the commission to aim at an innovation-friendly regulatory environment for enablers of the digital economy and to strengthen the financial and institutional support for the european digital economy in close coordination with member states and stakeholders;


### 7. notes the considerable potential of the european transport and tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) operating on the digital single market; stresses the need for sufficient financial and organisational support for innovations and improving the digital skills of employees in this sector. ### 7. notes the considerable potential of the european transport and tourism micro , small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) and start-ups operating on the digital single market; stresses the need for sufficient financial and organisational support for innovations and improving the digital skills of employees in this sector; emphasises in particular that artificial intelligence and robotics will have a significant impact on the tourism industry; notes that their uptake requires adequate funding and incentives for tourism establishments , particularly micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , enabling them to reap the benefits of digitalisation and modernise their offer to consumers; calls on the commission and member states to set up technology incubators and accelerators to provide support and enable the emergence and growth of new innovative tourism enterprises that make use of such technologies;


### 7. notes the considerable potential of the european transport and tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) operating on the digital single market; stresses the need for sufficient financial and organisational support for innovations and improving the digital skills of employees in this sector. ### 7. notes the considerable potential of the european transport and tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) operating on the digital single market; highlights that ai will significantly disrupt employment in the transport and tourism sectors; stresses the need for sufficient financial and organisational support for innovations and improving the digital skills of employees in this sector; welcomes the fact that ai can make workers’ lives easier by helping them in the car manufacturing industry with repetitive tasks and can also enable persons with disabilities to participate in the labour market; warns at the same time that some jobs , such as bus , taxi or truckdrivers might no longer be needed in the future and that these drivers will need reskilling to find a different job;


### 7. outlines that society , including consumers , should benefit from the responsible development and deployment of ai which serves the good of society; asks the commission , therefore , to define ethical rules for the development , deployment and use of ai , robotics and related technologies taking into account the principles of better regulation; ### 7. outlines that society , including consumers , should benefit from the responsible development and deployment of ai which serves the good of society; asks the commission , therefore , to define ethical norms for the development , deployment and use of ai , robotics and related technologies taking into account the principles of better regulation; believes that these norms should guarantee the effective protection of european citizen's fundamental and consumer rights;


### 7. calls for massive investment in clusters of excellence; ### 7. calls for massive investment in clusters of excellence;


### 8. underlines that , for the training of ai , the free flow of data within the digital single market is essential and this should be underpinned by the appropriate contractual rules; ### 8. underlines that , for the functioning of the digital single market and the development of ai , the free flow of data within the digital single market , as well as with third countries , is essential; welcomes commission’s commitment to build a genuine european single market for data , allowing businesses to start up and scale up , to innovate and compete or cooperate on fair terms;


### 9. calls on the commission to ensure wider coordination of investment in the nextgenerationeu recovery plan; calls on the commission to propose concrete actions within this plan to support key digital enablers and high impact technologies in the eu; ### 9. calls on the commission to ensure wider coordination of investment in the nextgenerationeu recovery plan; calls on the commission to propose concrete actions within this plan to support digital enablers and high impact technologies in the eu;


### 9. calls on the commission to support the development of international standards to govern the use of ai; ### 9. firmly believes that the european union should be a frontrunner globally when it comes to the development of ai , and at the same time , should work closely with like-minded countries to coordinate efforts internationally; welcomes in this respect the ambition to introduce a global digital cooperation strategy and a transatlantic ai agreement; calls on the commission to promote the development of international standardization processes to govern the use of ai;


### 9. recognises that ai deployment is key to european competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation; ### 9. recognises that ai deployment is key to european competitiveness in the digital era; highlights that to facilitate the uptake of ai in europe , a common european approach is needed to avoid internal market fragmentation; is convinced that creating a clear european regulatory framework and long-term legal certainty will increase trust of consumers , public sector and businesses in ai , which will accelerating the uptake of ai throughout different sectors;


### 10. highlights that consumers are already benefiting from strong data protection rules such as the gdpr3 and eprivacy directive4 ; appreciates that the commission foresees measures to empower individuals to exercise their rights , which must at least partly be based on civil law; ### 10. highlights that consumers are already benefiting from strong data protection rules such as the gdpr3 and eprivacy directive4 ; appreciates that the commission foresees measures to empower individuals to exercise their rights;


### 10. considers that access to big data is key for the development of ai; calls for a new approach to data regulation; ### 10. considers that access to big data is key for the development of ai; calls for a new approach to data regulation; considers therefore that data should be at the heart of digitisation; considers that a balanced approach is needed when it comes to access to data , which will foster innovation and data sharing through voluntary means , while protecting other legitimate interests , such as ipr , privacy and trade secrets;


### 11. calls on the commission to work to position the eu as leader in the adoption and standardisation process for new technologies; highlights the need to work with industry and also with international partners on setting global standards; ### 11. calls on the commission to work to position the eu as leader in the adoption and standardisation process for new technologies; highlights the need to work with industry and also with international partners on setting global standards; in this regard , welcomes the commission’s proposal from december 2020 for a new transatlantic agenda , which highlights the importance of cooperating with the us on technology and standards;


### 11. asks the commission to ensure that users are properly informed and that their rights are effectively guaranteed when they interact with automated decision-making systems and that automatic decision-making systems do not generate unfairly biased outputs for consumers in the single market; ### 11. asks the commission to ensure that users are properly informed when they interact with ai , about the data that it collects and for which use; underlines that their rights offline should also be effectively guaranteed online when they interact with automated decision-making systems; stresses that automatic decision-making systems should not generate biased outputs leading to discriminatory decisions for consumers in the single market;


### 11. warns against overregulating ai; recalls that regulation must be balanced , agile , permanently evaluated , and based on soft regulation except for high-risk areas; ### 11. warns against overregulating ai; recalls that regulation must be balanced , agile , permanently evaluated , and based on soft regulation except for high-risk areas; emphasis that any regulation must be flexible enough to not over-regulate and therefore slow down the current and future progress in ai – especially in areas with very little risk of negative impact;


### 12. urges the commission to ensure a strong protection for users’ civil law rights in the forth-coming proposal for a digital services act (dsa) , particularly in order to protect , inter alia , the freedom of expression and the freedom to provide services , and to protect users from harmful micro-targeting; ### 12. urges the commission to ensure strong protection of the rights of users in the forth-coming proposal for a digital services act (dsa) , particularly in order to protect , inter alia , the freedom of expression and the freedom to provide services , and to protect users against harmful micro-targeting;


### 12. calls for a european disruptive innovation agency which concentrates on first stage research. ### 12. calls for a european disruptive innovation agency which concentrates on first stage research; in this context very much appreciates the plans to further develop the european innovation council under horizon 2021-2027 into a full council offering a “one stop shop” for start-ups , offering improved funding instruments and a business acceleration service , learning from its pilot phase;


### 13. outlines that it is unacceptable that consumers are exposed to unsafe products and therefore increased responsibilities for online marketplaces are needed; asks the commission to set up clear rules for the responsibility of content hosting platforms for goods sold or advertised on them in the dsa proposal in order to inter alia close the legal gap in which the buyers failed to obtain the satisfaction to which he or she is entitled according to the law or the contract for the supply of goods for example because of the inability to identify the primary seller; ### 13. stresses that it is unacceptable that consumers are exposed to unsafe products and therefore increased responsibilities for online marketplaces are needed; calls upon the commission to clarify the responsibility of content hosting platforms for goods sold or advertised on them in the dsa proposal to ensure that consumers can effectively exercise their right to redress; proposes that this should include an obligation for digital services from third countries that are active in the european single market to establish a legal representative within the european union;


### 14. welcomes the new consumer agenda proposed by the commission , and encourages the commission to update consumer protection legislation , where appropriate , to take better account of new technologies and potential consumer harm; ### 14. welcomes the new consumer agenda proposed by the commission , and encourages the commission to update consumer protection legislation , where appropriate , to take better account of new technologies and potential consumer harm , especially for the most vulnerable groups and considering the impact of the covid-19 pandemic;


### 15. notes that large platforms with significant network effects could act as de facto ‘online gatekeepers’ of the digital economy and urges the commission to analyse the impact that the power of these large platforms have on the rights of consumers and smes. ### 15. notes that large platforms with significant network effects resulting from for example the data that they possess could act as de facto ‘online gatekeepers’ of the digital economy , which creates unfair competition disproportionately impacting smes; urges the commission to introduce measures to protect the rights of consumers and smes by restoring the level playing field in the internal market;


### 21. considers that ai is a fast moving technology that requires effective legislation; believes that achieve this ai needs to be functionally and broadly defined in a manner that covers all automated decision-making , complex algorithmic-based systems and machine or deep learning processes so any regulatory measures can remain flexible and adaptable in order to take into account future developments; ### 21. considers that ai is a fast moving technology that requires effective legislation; believes that to achieve this , a concrete definition of ai is not necessary so that any regulatory measures can remain flexible and adaptable in order to take into account future developments; reminds that there is no common definition on cybersecurity or even the internet;


### 23. believes the regulatory framework needs to build public trust in ai while allowing companies to develop automated systems without losing the confidence of their customers; believes also that the regulatory framework should ensure transparency , and provide for clear communication of the relevant requirements to both consumers and regulatory authorities; ### 23. believes the regulatory framework needs to support the development of trustworthy ai systems and should ensure high consumer protection standards in order to strengthen consumer’s confidence in ai enabled products; believes also that the regulatory framework should ensure transparency , and provide for clear communication of the relevant requirements to both consumers and regulatory authorities;


### 29. calls on the commission and the member states to make use of innovative regulatory tools such as ‘regulatory sandboxes’ to help provide a clear path to scale-up for start-ups and small companies , regardless of the risk profile of their product; believes that these tools can help encourage innovation without any detriment to consumer protection; ### 29. calls on the commission and the member states to make use of innovative regulatory tools such as ‘regulatory sandboxes’ to help provide a clear path to scale-up for start-ups and small companies , taking the risk profile and the possible welfare gain of their product into account; believes that these tools can help encourage innovation without any detriment to consumer protection;


### 30. believes that the use of high-risk ai should be limited to specific and clearly warranted purposes , in full respect of the applicable law and subject to transparency obligations; underlines that this will be decisive for ensuring public trust and support for the necessity and proportionality of the deployment of such technologies; calls on the commission to carefully consider whether there are certain use cases , situations or practices for which specific technical standards , including underlying algorithms , should be adopted; deems necessary , should such technical standards be adopted , that these are regularly reviewed and re-evaluated , given the fast pace of technological development; ### 30. believes that the use of ai in a high-risk context should be limited to specific purposes , in full respect of the applicable law and subject to transparency obligations; underlines that only a clear and legally certain legislative framework will be decisive for ensuring public trust and support for the necessity and proportionality of the deployment of such technologies; calls on the commission to carefully consider whether there are certain use cases , situations or practices for which specific technical standards , including underlying algorithms , should be adopted; deems necessary , should such technical standards be adopted , that these are regularly reviewed and re-evaluated , given the fast pace of technological development;


### 31. calls on the member states to encourage and support the establishment of specialised review boards for ai products and services in the member states to assess the potential benefits and potential harm stemming from high-risk , impactful ai-based projects; ### 31. calls on the commission and the member states to ensure close cooperation and mutual recognition of decisions when enforcing the regulatory framework in order to prevent a fragmented single market;


### 32. highlights the importance of education and research for ai; calls on the commission and the member states to establish an eu centre of excellence for ai; considers that this should be done with the involvement of universities , companies and research institutions; believes that such a centre can help to provide specialised training and development for regulatory authorities; ### 32. highlights the importance of education and research for ai; supports the establishment of the european network of artificial intelligence excellence centres; believes that this network should help to strengthen the exchange of knowledge on ai , support ai related talent within the eu and attract new talent , foster the cooperation between science and ai developers as well as provide specialised training and development for regulatory authorities;


### 32. highlights the importance of education and research for ai; calls on the commission and the member states to establish an eu centre of excellence for ai; considers that this should be done with the involvement of universities , companies and research institutions; believes that such a centre can help to provide specialised training and development for regulatory authorities; ### 32. highlights the importance of education and research for ai; calls on the commission and the member states to establish an eu centre of excellence for ai; considers that this should be done with the involvement of universities , companies and research institutions; believes that such a centre can help to provide specialised training and development for regulatory authorities , with the aim of ensuring the proper use of these technologies and protecting european citizens from potential risks and damages to their fundamental rights;


### 33. calls on the commission to update the existing liability framework in order to address new challenges posed by emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence; ### 33. calls on the commission to update the existing product liability and product safety framework in order to address new challenges posed by emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence;


### 33. calls on the commission to update the existing liability framework in order to address new challenges posed by emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence; ### 33. calls on the commission to update the existing liability framework in order to address new challenges posed by emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence , especially in the context of mode 5 services;


### 1. welcomes the fact that the new eu gender action plan 2021-2025 (gap iii) calls for the promotion of gender equality through the eu’s trade policy and recalls the necessary support for the inclusion of a specific gender chapter in eu trade and investment agreements; ### 1. welcomes the fact that the new eu gender action plan 2021-2025 (gap iii) calls for the promotion of gender equality through the eu’s trade policy and recalls the necessary support for the inclusion of specific gender chapters or gender mainstreaming of eu trade and investment agreements to increase the scope of free trade agreements , as well as all aspects of eu trade policy; underlines that including specific trade and gender actions can lead to more visibility of the problems women face , which can contribute to resolving barriers to trade faced by women;


### 1. deplores the fact that the council of the european union has failed to achieve unanimity on conclusions owing to objections from four member states to the word ‘gender’; ### 1. deplores the fact that the council of the european union has failed to achieve unanimity on conclusions owing to objections from four member states to the word ‘gender’ , and thus to formally endorse the action plan;


### 1. welcomes the eu gender action plan iii (gap iii) and its ambitious and comprehensive objectives , and insists on its full implementation , policy coherence and institutional capacity across all areas of eu external action and the institutional structures of the commission and the european external action service (eeas); ### 1. welcomes the eu gender action plan iii (gap iii) and its ambitious and comprehensive objectives , and insists on its full implementation , policy coherence and institutional capacity across all areas of eu external action and the institutional structures of the commission and the european external action service (eeas); including eu delegations and security and defence policy (csdp) missions;


### b. whereas violence is the most extreme form of gender inequality; ### b. whereas violence is the most extreme form of gender inequality; whereas gender-based violence is to be understood as an extreme form of discrimination and a violation of human rights;


### d. whereas the pandemic is having a serious impact on women and girls , particularly in terms of access to education and healthcare , and is resulting in increasing gender violence and economic inequalities; ### d. whereas the pandemic and lockdown measures have had a serious impact on women and girls , particularly in terms of access to education and healthcare , particularly sexual and reproductive healthcare , and is resulting in increasing gender violence and economic inequalities;


### 2. calls for full implementation of gap iii in every aspect of eu external action; ### 2. calls for full implementation of gap iii in every aspect of eu external action , both in terms of gap iii’s geographical coverage and areas of action , as well as gender mainstreaming in all areas of external action , whether trade , development policy , humanitarian aid or security;


### 2. highlights that funding needs to be accessible for local and small civil society organisations that work most closely with girls and women in all their diversity; emphasises the key role of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and stresses that administrative and implementation barriers should be avoided , since they might hamper the involvement of the most relevant actors; recalls the urgent need for significant funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights; ### 2. stresses that funding needs to be accessible for associations , ngos , local and small civil society organisations which are helping girls , women and lgbtiq people in all their diversity; emphasises the key role of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and stresses that administrative and implementation barriers should be avoided , since they might hamper the involvement of the most relevant actors; recalls the urgent need for significant funding for sexual and reproductive health and rights;


### 3. stresses the need for an annual assessment of gap results at every level and every stage , against targeted and measurable objectives; ### 3. stresses the need for a regular assessment of gap results at every level and every stage , against targeted and measurable objectives; calls for the systematic implementation of rigorous gender analysis and the use of gender-sensitive and sex-disaggregated indicators and statistics;


### 3. welcomes the increased level of support for gender-responsive budgeting , the creation of specific gender indicators and the collection of gender-disaggregated data; expects the commission to consult parliament on the monitoring system; ### 3. welcomes the increased level of support for gender-responsive budgeting , the creation of specific gender indicators and the collection of gender-disaggregated data; expects the commission to closely monitor the implementation of the gender action plan iii and to consult parliament on the monitoring system;


### 4. calls on eu missions and delegations and on the member states to cooperate closely in the implementation of gap iii; ### 4. calls on eu missions and delegations and on the member states to cooperate closely in the implementation of gap iii; calls on the commission to strengthen synergies with the united nations , partner countries and international stakeholders , to jointly advance and reach international targets related to gender equality in the agenda 2030 and its sustainable development goals , the beijing declaration and its platform for action , and the programme of action of the international conference on population and development and its review conferences;


### 4. calls on eu missions and delegations and on the member states to cooperate closely in the implementation of gap iii; ### 4. calls on eu missions and delegations and on the member states to cooperate closely in the implementation of gap iii; recalls the key importance of the gender focal points and calls for their role and visibility to be strengthened;


### 5. highlights the need to tackle the shrinking space for civil society and to closely consult with organisations fighting , in particular , for the rights of women , girls and marginalised groups; ### 5. highlights the need to tackle the shrinking space for civil society and to closely consult in all the stages of the joint programming and implementation , with organisations fighting , in particular , for the rights of women , girls and marginalised groups; stresses the need to support women human rights defenders and peace builders in the eu external action;


### 6. calls for funding for local women’s organisations to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society; ### 6. calls for funding for local women’s organisations , in all their diversity , to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists and defenders and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society;


### 6. calls for funding for local women’s organisations to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society; ### 6. calls for funding for local women’s organisations to be increased; condemns all moves to clamp down on women’s rights activists , including women’s human rights defenders , and urges all governments to protect , support and cooperate with civil society;


### 6. welcomes the integration of the women , peace and security framework in gap iii; insists on the inclusion of women and marginalised groups in conflict resolution and peace negotiations , across all tracks; ### 6. welcomes the integration of the women , peace and security framework in gap iii; insists on the inclusion of women and marginalised groups in conflict resolution and peace negotiations , across all tracks; is strongly concerned over women rights situation in afghanistan after the withdrawal of the nato troops and urges the member states and the commission to closely monitor situation and further support the empowerment of women as a key condition for continuous financial support to the country;


### 6. welcomes the integration of the women , peace and security framework in gap iii; insists on the inclusion of women and marginalised groups in conflict resolution and peace negotiations , across all tracks; ### 6. welcomes the integration of the women , peace and security framework in gap iii; insists on the inclusion of women and marginalised groups in conflict resolution and peace negotiations , across all tracks; encourages the eu and its member states to make substantial political and financial support for peace processes conditional on the meaningful participation of women as negotiators , mediators as well as on the inclusion of women and girl's rights;


### 7. welcomes the introduction of country-level implementation plans; calls on the commission and the eeas to take full ownership of gender-sensitive country reporting and gender mainstreaming; ### 7. welcomes the introduction of country-level implementation plans; calls on the commission and the eeas to take full ownership of gender-sensitive country reporting and gender mainstreaming , by , among others , enhancing the role of gender focal persons (gfp) within eu delegations to implement gap iii through adequate time and resources assigned to this position;


### 8. welcomes the fact that 85% of all new external actions will be required to incorporate gender as a significant or principal objective; stresses that the objectives set should also be quantified in terms of dedicated funding and not just a percentage of the overall programmes; ### 8. deplores the fact that dsg no 5 is one of the three least well-funded sdgs; welcomes the fact that 85% of all new external actions will be required to incorporate gender as a significant or principal objective; welcomes the commission’s aim of having gender equality as the main objective of 5% of its new external action programmes; further welcomes the inclusion of at least one initiative per country with gender equality as its main objective; stresses that the objectives set should also be quantified in terms of dedicated funding and not just a percentage of the overall programmes;


### 8. welcomes the fact that 85% of all new external actions will be required to incorporate gender as a significant or principal objective; stresses that the objectives set should also be quantified in terms of dedicated funding and not just a percentage of the overall programmes; ### 8. notes with appreciation that gender equality is considered in the gender action plan iii a cross-cutting priority of the eu external action in its policy and programming work; welcomes the fact that 85% of all new external actions will be required to incorporate gender as a significant or principal objective; stresses that the objectives set should also be quantified in terms of dedicated funding and not just a percentage of the overall programmes;


### 8. expects specific and measurable baselines and targets to be added to the joint staff working document on the objectives and indicators to frame the implementation of the gap iii (swd(2020)0284) , as well as road maps and timelines for all objectives , and sanctions in case of non-fulfilment. ### 8. expects specific and measurable baselines and targets to be added to the joint staff working document on the objectives and indicators to frame the implementation of the gap iii (swd(2020)0284) , as well as road maps and timelines for all objectives , and sanctions in case of non-fulfilment; notes that indicators based on the percentage of trainings on gewe and gap iii , wps , sexual exploitation and abuse (sea) and sexual harassment (sh) are not sufficient to determine the achievement of targets in this area; calls for the number of complaints on sexual abuse and harassment to be taken into account in the evaluation of compliance and reiterates the need to strengthen complaint mechanisms and to further protect victims and whistle-blowers.


### 9. calls for action to combat femicide and all types of violence against women to be stepped up; ### 9. welcomes that the first area of engagement of the gender action plan iii focuses on eliminating all forms of gender based-violence; notes that almost one in three women globally (around an estimated 736 million) have been subjected to intimate partner violence , non-partner sexual violence , or both at least once in their life; calls for coordinated and holistic action to combat femicide and all types of violence against women and girls to be stepped up in the eu’s development initiatives;


### 10. stresses that child marriages make girls vulnerable to violence and abuse; points out that at least three million girls are at risk of genital mutilation every year; calls for integrated action to prevent female genital mutilation and forced marriages; ### 10. stresses that child marriages make girls vulnerable to discrimination , violence and abuse; points out that at least 200 million women have been victims of genital mutilation worldwide and that at least three million girls are at risk of genital mutilation every year; calls for integrated action to raise awareness of and prevent female genital mutilation and forced marriages;


### 11. points out that the victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation are mainly women and girls; calls for increased international cooperation to end the practices resulting in such forms of enslavement; ### 11. points out that the victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation are mainly women and girls; calls for greater leadership and monitoring from the european commission and member states and increased international cooperation to end the practices resulting in such forms of enslavement;


### ensuring access to healthcare for women ### ensuring access to healthcare for women and sexual and reproductive rights


### 12. expresses concern at the rise of conservative rhetoric and organised religious and other groupings , which is threatening to undermine sexual and reproductive rights inside and outside the union; ### 12. reiterates that sexual and reproductive health and rights are underpinned by human rights and constitute fundamental elements of human dignity and women’s empowerment; expresses concern at the rise of conservative rhetoric and organised religious and other groupings , which is threatening to undermine sexual and reproductive rights inside and outside the union;


### 13. calls for gap iii to attach greater importance to these rights and for adequate funding to be allocated to them when programming the ‘europe in the world’ instrument; ### 13. calls for gap iii to attach greater importance to these rights , given the serious repercussions the pandemic has had on women and girls in partner countries; and for adequate funding to be allocated to them when programming the ‘europe in the world’ instrument;


### 15. calls for measures to prevent girls from missing school during their periods by improving menstrual hygiene facilities on school premises and by combating stigmatisation in this area; ### 15. calls for measures to prevent girls from missing school during their periods , by improving menstrual hygiene facilities in schools , in particular wash services , and by combating period stigma;


### 16. draws attention to the inequalities and disparities between women and men regarding access to healthcare and the quality of healthcare provided; calls for universal access to facilities for the prevention , diagnosis , care and treatment of female and sexually transmitted diseases; ### 16. draws attention to the inequalities and disparities between women and men regarding access to healthcare and the quality of healthcare provided; calls for universal access to facilities for the prevention , diagnosis , care and treatment of female diseases , such as endometriosis and cervical cancer , and sexually transmitted diseases , such as hiv; calls on the european union to support the implementation of the who’s global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer;


### promoting economic and social equality ### promoting economic and social equality and ensuring the autonomy of women and girls


### 17. reiterates that the crisis is affecting women’s access to the labour market; stresses the need for the inclusion of a gender dimension in all recovery plans; ### 17. reiterates that the covid-19 crisis is disproportionately affecting women’s access to the labour market; stresses the need for the inclusion of a gender dimension in all recovery plans; calls on the commission to mainstream the gender dimension into all measures related to the covid-19 pandemic in partner countries and to support projects , including financial projects , in such a way as to include gender equality; stresses that new forms of financing such as gender bonds could kick-start national economies while empowering women;


### 17. reiterates that the crisis is affecting women’s access to the labour market; stresses the need for the inclusion of a gender dimension in all recovery plans; ### 17. reiterates that the covid-19 crisis is affecting women’s access to the labour market; stresses the need for the inclusion of a gender dimension in all covid-19 recovery plans and team europe initiatives;


### 18. calls for gap iii to promote women’s economic activity and their access to the necessary resources and social protection; calls for measures to help make women more employable and provide them with business opportunities; ### 18. calls for gap iii to promote women’s economic activity and their access to the necessary resources and social protection; calls on the commission and member states to support and promote gender-responsive social protection mechanisms , including cash transfers , to enhance the capacity of partner countries in responding to crises and external shocks; calls for measures to help make women more employable and provide them with business opportunities;


### 20. notes that women are under-represented at every level of political and public life; calls for programme funding to promote the training and participation of women; ### 20. notes that women are under-represented at every level of political and public life; calls for programme funding to promote the training and participation of women , including supporting community level participatory approaches and specific educational activities for girls and young women;


### 20. notes that women are under-represented at every level of political and public life; calls for programme funding to promote the training and participation of women; ### 20. notes that women are under-represented at every level of political and public life and that progress is slow; calls for programme funding to promote the training , participation and civic engagement of young women and adolescent girls;


### 21. stresses the importance of the contribution made by women to promoting dialogue , forging coalitions and mediating for peace; calls on the eu to promote greater participation by women in peacekeeping and further peacebuilding; ### 21. stresses the importance of the contribution made by women to promoting dialogue , forging coalitions and mediating for peace and bringing different perspectives on what peace and security mean , in particular in conflict prevention and resolution and post-conflict reconstruction; calls on the eu to promote greater participation by women in peacekeeping and further peacebuilding as well as eu military and civil crisis management missions;


### 22. stresses the need to ensure that women and girls who have suffered sexual violence in conflict zones receive holistic care and treatment; ### 22. stresses the need to ensure that women and girls who have suffered sexual violence in conflict zones receive holistic care and treatment to ensure they receive both physical and psychological medical care and legal and judicial aid; notes that this system is already working where it is has been put in place and that it also helps to reintegrate these victims into society; recalls the importance of combating the stigmatisation of victims;


### 22. stresses the need to ensure that women and girls who have suffered sexual violence in conflict zones receive holistic care and treatment; ### 22. points out that women are disproportionately affected by conflict related sexual violence and other human rights violations with impunity , including higher risk of trafficking; stresses the need to ensure that women and girls who have suffered sexual violence in conflict zones receive holistic care and treatment;


### 23. reiterates the need to combat the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and to combat impunity; ### 23. recalls that women and girls are disproportionately affected by armed conflict; reiterates the need to combat the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and to combat impunity; further stresses that women are often the first victims of displacement in conflict areas , and are frequently deprived of their economic autonomy and of access to education and reliable sexual and reproductive health services; highlights the need to ensure access to education and jobs for those displaced by conflict or natural disasters;


### 24. appreciates the eu’s determination to address gender issues in the context of the green transition , given the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls; ### 24. notes that climate change is not gender neutral , as it acts as an amplifier of existing inequalities , especially in fragile environments; appreciates the eu’s determination to address gender issues in the context of the green transition , given the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls; stresses the need of including , listening and empowering women and girls in the design of effective approaches to climate mitigation and adaptation in partner countries;


### 25. points out that women are at the forefront when it comes to expertise in the fields of agriculture , climate and biodiversity; calls for them to be given support in the form of funding , legislative framework provisions and access to resources; ### 25. points out that in many regions women are at the forefront when it comes to finding solutions and providing expertise in the fields of agriculture , climate and preserving biodiversity , and are in the front line in combating climate change; calls for them to be given support in the form of funding , legislative framework provisions , access to land and resources , and cooperation with the private and financial sectors;


### 25. points out that women are at the forefront when it comes to expertise in the fields of agriculture , climate and biodiversity; calls for them to be given support in the form of funding , legislative framework provisions and access to resources; ### 25. points out that women are at the forefront when it comes to expertise in the fields of agriculture , climate and biodiversity; calls for them to be given support in the form of funding , legislative framework provisions and access to resources; reiterates the role of gender responsive adaptation , including climate-smart agriculture , disaster risk reduction , circular economy and sustainable management of natural resources;


### 26. calls for women and girls to be given better access to digital tools and training in the use thereof and for measures to be taken to promote their advancement in the fields of science , technology , engineering and mathematics (the stem professions); ### 26. calls for women and girls to be given better access to digital tools and training in the use thereof , for their potential to be realised as users of new technologies , for support for women innovators and entrepreneurs in this area , and for measures to be taken to promote their advancement in the fields of science , technology , engineering and mathematics (the stem professions);


### 26. calls for women and girls to be given better access to digital tools and training in the use thereof and for measures to be taken to promote their advancement in the fields of science , technology , engineering and mathematics (the stem professions); ### 26. calls for women and girls , especially those living in rural areas , to be given better access to digital tools and training in the use thereof and for measures to be taken to promote their advancement in the fields of science , technology , engineering and mathematics (the stem professions);


### 27. stresses the need for digital platforms to be suitably regulated in order to combat gender-based online violence and cyberbullying; calls for greater involvement of women in the design , manufacture and development of artificial intelligence applications in order to combat the perpetuation of gender stereotyping and prejudice; ### 27. stresses that social networks are a source of gender-based discrimination and harassment; stresses the need for not only digital platforms but also governments to be suitably regulated in order to combat gender-based online violence and cyberbullying; calls for greater involvement of women in the design , manufacture and development of artificial intelligence applications in order to combat the perpetuation of gender stereotyping and prejudice;


### 28. reiterates the need for the eu to play a leading role at multilateral level in promoting feminist diplomacy; ### 28. reiterates the need for the eu to play a leading role at multilateral level in promoting feminist diplomacy , in order to implement international commitments pertaining to the rights and empowerment of women and girls;


### 29. welcomes the eur 33 billion pledged at the generation equality forum in paris; calls for the annual monitoring of agreed actions and their implementation in practice; ### 29. welcomes the eur 33 billion pledged by governments around the world , the private sector and civil society at the generation equality forum in paris; calls for the annual monitoring of agreed actions and their implementation in practice;


### 1. stresses that eu trade policy has a major role to play in the transition towards more sustainable agri-food systems , in line with the paris agreement and the european green deal; ### 1. calls on the commission to strengthen the trade aspects of the farm to fork strategy in order to ensure consistency of the eu trade policy with the requirements placed on eu producers in terms of traceability , animal welfare and sustainable development; stresses that eu trade policy has a major role to play in the transition towards more sustainable and resilient agri-food systems , in line with the paris agreement , the european green deal and the sustainable development goals (sdg); insists on the importance of multilateral dialogue in achieving those objectives by establishing a sound governance framework for fair and sustainable trade and ensuring nobody is left behind;


### 1. welcomes the fact that the aim of the farm to fork strategy is to establish a sustainable , healthy and resilient food system which benefits consumers in the eu; ### 1. welcomes the fact that the aim of the farm to fork strategy is to establish a sustainable , healthy and resilient food system which benefits consumers in the eu; stresses that it is crucial to guarantee the environmental , social and economic sustainability of all measures in order to secure food production capacity , supply levels and the availability of products , as well as to maintain the competitiveness of all actors in the single market and ensure that nobody is left behind in the transition towards a more sustainable food system;


### 1. welcomes the farm to fork strategy as an important step in ensuring a sustainable , fair and resilient food system , which is central to achieving the goals set out in the european green deal and in the sdgs; emphasises the inextricable links between healthy people , healthy societies and a healthy planet , encourages the commission to translate the strategy into concrete legislative and non-legislative action as soon as possible; ### 1. welcomes the farm to fork strategy as an important step in ensuring a sustainable , fair and resilient food system , which is central to achieving the goals set out in the european green deal and in the sdgs; acknowledges and integrates the three dimensions of sustainability (economic , environmental and social); emphasises the inextricable links between healthy people , healthy societies and a healthy planet; calls on the commission to present as soon as possible an ex-ante comprehensive impact assessment of the targets set by the strategy; insists on the need for a realistic and balanced approach in the implementation of the strategy accompanying all the actors involved and taking into account the effects on the agri-food chain at all stages of the implementation process; encourages the commission to translate the strategy into concrete legislative and non-legislative action as soon as possible;


### 1. urges a shift away from trade-oriented agricultural policies and towards support for food sovereignty and local and regional markets; recalls that agroecology’s capacity to reconcile the economic , environmental and social dimensions of sustainability has been widely recognised; ### 1. recalls that sustainable food production and food security are essential pre-requisites for the achievement of the sustainable development goals and the paris agreement; considers that the farm to fork strategy should promote the global transition towards resilient , fair and sustainable agri-food systems , while also addressing the food and nutritional needs of partner countries; is of the opinion that a comprehensive approach is needed to meet these objectives , which recognises the role of trade , including at local and regional levels; calls for the eu to further develop the external dimension of the farm to fork strategy , in close cooperation with member states and partner countries; recalls that agroecology’s capacity to reconcile the economic , environmental and social dimensions of sustainability has been widely recognised;


### 4. stresses that the eu-mercosur agreement is inconsistent with the farm to fork strategy , in particular its reduction of dependence on animal feed , and the shift to a more plant-based diet and shorter supply chains; ### deleted


### 16. calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt , sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats , sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory eu-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science; ### 16. calls for measures to reduce the consumption of foods with high salt , sugar and fat content; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats , sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory eu-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science; emphasises that it is crucial to ensure that the mandatory nutrition labelling system does not apply to products benefiting from any of the three existing quality labels under eu legislation (protected designation of origin , protected geographical indication and geographical indication) so as not to penalise products already subject to high nutritional quality standards;


### 16. calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt , sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats , sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory eu-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science; ### 16. calls for a harmonised eu-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science;


### 2. insists that eu funding for agriculture must be in line with agenda 2030 and prioritise investments in agroecology , agroforestry and crop diversification; stresses the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity , local animal and plant breeds and local varieties; ### 2. insists that the farm to fork strategy must be in line with agenda 2030 and support investments in agroecology , agroforestry and crop diversification; stresses the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity , local animal and plant breeds and local varieties; emphasises the need to strengthen resilience to climate change , particularly among smallholder farmers;


### 2. insists that eu funding for agriculture must be in line with agenda 2030 and prioritise investments in agroecology , agroforestry and crop diversification; stresses the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity , local animal and plant breeds and local varieties; ### 2. insists that eu funding for agriculture must be in line with agenda 2030 and prioritise investments in agroecology , agroforestry and crop diversification; stresses the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity , local animal and plant breeds and local varieties; recalls that investments in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture must also be a priority in the implementation of agenda 2030 , in particular sustainable development goal 14 (conserve and sustainably use the oceans , seas and marine resources);


### 3. regrets that increasing vertical and horizontal concentration in the agri-food sector reinforces the industrial food and farming model; believes that the green new deal requires the creation of a new anti-trust environment; ### 3. considers that the process of economic recovery offers an opportunity to better integrate small farmers and producers into local and regional markets and to develop more sustainable livelihoods; highlights the central role of women in agriculture and the need to fully engage them in efforts to create more sustainable agri-food systems; supports the boosting of regional trade , which presents opportunities for economic growth and diversification while also offering affordable food for consumers; calls for the eu to support capacity building for regional integration efforts , for example the african continental free trade area (afcfta);


### 5. stresses that eu free trade agreements (ftas) should not disrupt local agriculture , damage small producers or exacerbate dependency on food imports; calls into question international trade rules which allow dumping through the wto green box; welcomes the commission’s commitment to compliance of eu trade agreements with the paris agreement , and calls for market access in ftas to be conditional on compliance with process and production methods criteria; ### 5. stresses that eu free trade agreements (ftas) and economic partnership agreements (epas) can be beneficial for partner countries , by generating increased revenue for poverty reduction and essential services like health and education; recalls however , that the benefits of such agreements must be shared evenly and that they should support local agriculture and small producers; considers that the eu has an important role to play in promoting the upward convergence of standards on food safety and animal welfare in partner countries and facilitating their integration into global markets; welcomes the commission’s commitment to ensure compliance of eu trade agreements with the paris agreement;


### 6. denounces the eu’s double standards on pesticides , which allow the export from the eu of hazardous substances banned in the eu. ### 6. considers that the eu should support developing countries in ensuring the safe use of pesticides;


### g. whereas despite overt or latent export restrictions , in overall terms , trade and the multilateral system have played a positive role in tackling the pandemic; ### g. whereas despite overt or latent export restrictions , in overall terms , trade and the multilateral system have played a positive role in tackling the pandemic and the wto's monitoring function in insisting with members to provide transparency with respect to trade and trade-related measures taken in the context of covid-19 has proved useful;


### 1. reiterates its full commitment to the enduring value of multilateralism; calls for a trade agenda based on fair and rules-based trade for the benefit of all , which contributes to economic growth and prosperity , thereby strengthening peace and security; emphasizes the importance of enhancing sustainable development as well as social , environmental and human rights , and ensuring that multilaterally agreed and harmonised rules are uniformly applied to all; ### 1. reiterates its full commitment to the enduring value of multilateralism; calls for a trade agenda based on fair and rules-based trade for the benefit of all , which contributes to economic growth and prosperity , thereby strengthening peace and security; emphasizes the importance of sdgs , and enhancing sustainable development as well as social , environmental and human rights , and ensuring that multilaterally agreed and harmonised rules are uniformly applied to all;


### 2. warns that the future of the wto is at risk if not all members commit to a successful outcome of mc12; believes that mc12 should be the official starting point of a reflection process on the sense of purpose of the wto and on the way in which it can play a role in addressing challenges of the 21st century; in this regard urges all members to step up efforts to focus on a few core tangible outcomes that show the wto can address current challenges; asks members to find , as a minimum , a multilateral agreement on sustainable fishing as well as on pandemic response and transparency in agriculture while also agreeing to start a reform process; alerts all members that without substantial outcomes at mc12 some members might look for alternative forums for rule-making that might jeopardize the future of the multilateral trading system; ### 2. warns that the future of the wto is at risk if not all members commit to a successful outcome of mc12; believes that mc12 should be the official starting point of advancing and modernising of the wto and on the way in which it can play a role in addressing challenges of the 21st century; especially in the post- covid recovery , in this regard urges all members to step up efforts to focus on a few core tangible outcomes that show the wto can address current challenges; asks members to find , as a minimum , a multilateral agreement on sustainable fishing , namely on disciplining unsustainable fisheries subsidies as well as on pandemic response and transparency in agriculture while also agreeing to start a reform process; alerts all members that without substantial outcomes at mc12 some members might look for alternative forums for rule-making that might jeopardize the future of the multilateral trading system; welcomes the appointment of a new wto director general and commends her great commitment to multilateralism;


### 3. stresses the crucial importance of reaching an agreement on the fisheries subsidies by making any subsidies on illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing (iuu) illegal without exceptions , in order to ensure a sustainable use of marine resources on which more than 3 billion people depend for their livelihood; considers this to be essential not only for the credibility of the wto but also as a prerequisite for showing the strong link between the multilateral trading system and the sdgs; ### 3. stresses the crucial importance of reaching an agreement on the fisheries subsidies addressing overcapacity and overfishing subsidies that represent more than half of all fisheries subsidies and prohibiting any subsidies on illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing (iuu) , in order to ensure a sustainable use of marine resources on which more than 3 billion people depend for their livelihood; considers this to be essential not only for the credibility of the wto to reach multilateral agreements but also as a prerequisite for showing the strong link between the multilateral trading system and the sdgs;