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


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


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


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


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


### (17) to assist responses to outbreaks , which may spread within or to the union , the centre is to develop a framework for the mobilisation the eu health task force in accordance with decision no 1313/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council11 and facilitate the participation of union field response experts in international response teams in support of the union civil protection mechanism. the centre should enhance the capability of its staff as well as experts from union and eea countries , candidate countries and potential candidates , as well as european neighbourhood policy countries and eu partner countries as referred to in regulation (eu) no 233/2014 of the european parliament and of the council12 , to effectively participate in field missions and crisis management. ### (17) to assist responses to outbreaks , which may spread within or to the union , the centre is to develop a permanent eu health task force and a framework for its mobilisation in accordance with decision no 1313/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council 11 and facilitate the participation of union field response experts in international response teams in support of and in close coordination with the union civil protection mechanism. the centre should enhance the capability of its staff as well as experts from union and eea countries , candidate countries and potential candidates , as well as european neighbourhood policy countries and eu partner countries as referred to in regulation (eu) no 233/2014 of the european parliament and of the council 12 ,to effectively participate in field missions and crisis management.


### (17) to assist responses to outbreaks , which may spread within or to the union , the centre is to develop a framework for the mobilisation the eu health task force in accordance with decision no 1313/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council11 and facilitate the participation of union field response experts in international response teams in support of the union civil protection mechanism. the centre should enhance the capability of its staff as well as experts from union and eea countries , candidate countries and potential candidates , as well as european neighbourhood policy countries and eu partner countries as referred to in regulation (eu) no 233/2014 of the european parliament and of the council12 , to effectively participate in field missions and crisis management. ### (17) to assist responses to outbreaks , which may spread within or to the union , the centre is to develop a framework for the mobilisation the eu health task force in accordance with decision no 1313/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council11 and facilitate the participation of union field response experts in international response teams in support of the union civil protection mechanism. the centre should enhance the capability of its staff as well as experts from union and eea countries , candidate countries and potential candidates , as well as european neighbourhood policy countries and eu partner countries as referred to in regulation (eu) no 233/2014 of the european parliament and of the council12 , to effectively participate in field missions and crisis management. therefore , the centre should develop a framework of recognisable expertise levels.


### (18) in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the legal provisions applicable to the centre , it is appropriate to provide for a regular commission evaluation of the performance of the centre. ### (18) in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the legal provisions applicable to the centre , it is appropriate to provide for an annual commission evaluation of the performance of the centre.


### (19) this regulation should not confer any regulatory powers on the centre. ### (19) this regulation should not confer any regulatory powers on the centre. however , the centre should exercise broad coordination competences and the power to provide recommendations at union , national and interregional level in the form of clear and uniform science-based proposals.


### (3) ‘dedicated network’ means any specific network on diseases , special health issues or public health functions to ensure collaboration between the coordinating competent bodies of the member states; ### (3) ‘dedicated network’ means any specific network on diseases , special health issues or public health functions , set up , coordinated or supported by the centre to ensure collaboration between the coordinating competent bodies of the member states;


### 1a. the centre shall provide concrete analyses and recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats upon request of the commission.; ### 1a. the centre shall provide concrete analyses and recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable diseases or any cross-border health threats upon request of the commission.


### to carry out the studies referred to in the first paragraph , the centre shall have access to health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures and applications , in accordance with data protection rules , allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes. for the purposes of studies under the first paragraph , the centre shall also make use of other relevant data , for example on environmental and socio-economic factors.; ### to carry out the studies referred to in the first paragraph , the centre shall have access to health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures and applications , in accordance with data protection rules , allowing for the health data to be solely used for healthcare , health research , and policy making and regulatory purposes in the domain of health. for the purposes of studies under the first paragraph , the centre shall also make use of other relevant data , for example on environmental and socio-economic factors , after it has proven the necessity and proportionality of using these data.;


### 2. requests for a scientific opinion referred to in paragraph 1 shall clearly explain the scientific issue to be addressed and the union interest and be accompanied by sufficient background information regarding that issue. ### 2. requests for a scientific opinion referred to in paragraph 1 shall clearly explain the scientific issue to be addressed and the union interest or necessity and be accompanied by sufficient background information regarding that issue.


### 1. the centre shall support and assist the commission by operating the ewrs and by ensuring with the member states the capacity to respond in a coordinated manner. ### 1. the centre shall support and assist the commission by operating the ewrs and by ensuring with the member states the capacity to respond in a coordinated and timely manner.


### provide information , expertise , advice and risk assessment to member states and the commission; and ### provide information , expertise , advice , training and risk assessment to member states and the commission; and


### 3. the centre shall work with the commission and the hsc on the ewrs updates , including for the use of modern technologies , such as digital mobile applications , artificial intelligence models , or other technologies for automated contact tracing , building upon the contact tracing technologies developed by the member states and on defining the functional requirements of the ewrs. ### 3. the centre shall work with the commission and the hsc on the ewrs updates , including for the use of modern technologies , such as digital mobile applications , artificial intelligence models , or other technologies for automated contact tracing , building upon the contact tracing technologies developed by the member states which shall be used for the sole purpose of fighting the pandemic and when proven to be adequate , necessary and proportionate , and in full compliance with regulation (eu) 2016/679 and directive 2002/58/ec , and on defining the functional requirements of the ewrs.


### 3. the centre shall work with the commission and the hsc on the ewrs updates , including for the use of modern technologies , such as digital mobile applications , artificial intelligence models , or other technologies for automated contact tracing , building upon the contact tracing technologies developed by the member states and on defining the functional requirements of the ewrs. ### 3. the centre shall work with the commission and the hsc on the ewrs updates , including for the use of modern technologies , such as digital mobile applications , artificial intelligence and computer modelling and simulation models , or other technologies for automated contact tracing , building upon the contact tracing technologies developed by the member states and on defining the functional requirements of the ewrs.


### 2. the risk assessment shall include general and targeted recommendations for response as a basis for coordination in the hsc. ### 2. the risk assessments referred to in paragraph 1 shall include , where possible , general and targeted recommendations for response as a basis for coordination in the hsc , including , but not limited , to:


### national responses to the serious cross-border threat to health; ### national or inter-regional responses to the serious cross-border threat to health;


### 2. the centre may be requested by the commission , the member states , third countries , in particular eu partner countries , and international organisations (in particular the who) to provide scientific or technical assistance in any field within the scope of its mission. the assistance may include aiding the commission and member states to develop technical guidelines on good practice and on protective measures to be taken in response to human health threats , providing expert assistance , mobilising and coordinating investigation teams. the centre shall provide scientific and technical expertise and assistance within its financial capacity and mandate , and in accordance with the appropriate working arrangements established with the commission. ### 2. the centre may be requested by the commission , the member states , third countries , in particular eu partner countries , and international organisations (in particular the who) to provide scientific or technical assistance in any field within the scope of its mission. the assistance may include aiding the commission and member states to develop technical guidelines on good practice and on protective measures to be taken in response to human health threats , providing expert assistance , mobilising and coordinating investigation teams and assessing the efficiency of response measures. the centre shall provide scientific and technical expertise and assistance within its financial capacity and mandate , and in accordance with the appropriate working arrangements established with the commission.


### 6. the centre shall , as appropriate , support and coordinate training programmes , in particular in epidemiological surveillance , field investigations , preparedness and prevention , and public health research.; ### 6. the centre shall , as appropriate , support and coordinate training programmes , in particular in epidemiological surveillance , field investigations , preparedness and prevention , public health research and community-based health response


### 1. the centre shall coordinate data collection , validation , analysis and dissemination of data at union level.; ### 1. the centre shall coordinate data , standardisation , collection , validation , analysis and dissemination of data at union level.


### epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases and related special health issues referred to in points (i) and (ii) of point (a) of article 2(1) of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]; ### epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases , other health threats such as unpredicted rise of known or unknown severe non-communicable diseases or chronic conditions and related special health issues referred to in points (i) and (ii) of point (a) of article 2(1) of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]];


### the progression of epidemic situations , including for modelling , anticipation and scenario development; ### the progression of epidemic situations , including for modelling , anticipation and scenario development , the assessment of vulnerable groups and the forecast on specific demand for medicines , equipment and hospital capacity;


### unusual epidemic phenomena or new communicable diseases of unknown origin , including those in third countries; ### unusual epidemic phenomena or new communicable and non-communicable diseases of unknown origin , including those in third countries;


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


### develop solutions to access relevant health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures , in accordance with data protection rules , allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes; and provide and facilitate controlled access to health data to support public health research.; ### develop solutions to access relevant health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures , in accordance with data protection rules , allowing for the health data to be solely used for healthcare , health research , and policy making and regulatory purposes in the domain of health; and provide and facilitate controlled access to health data to support public health research.;


### 1. the centre shall establish capacity to mobilise and deploy the eu health task force including the centre’s staff and experts from member states and fellowship programmes , to assist local response to outbreaks of communicable diseases in member states and in third countries. ### 1. the centre shall establish a permanent capacity , as well as an enhanced emergency capacity to mobilise and deploy the eu health task force including the centre's staff and experts from member states and fellowship programmes , to assist local response to outbreaks of communicable diseases in member states and in third countries.


### 2. the centre shall develop a framework and establish procedures with the commission to mobilise the eu health task force. ### 2. the centre shall develop a framework and establish procedures with the commission to deploy the permanent capacity and mobilise the emergency capacity of the eu health task force.


### the centre shall develop with the commission a framework for the mobilisation of the eu health task force , in view of action under decision no 1313/2013/eu*. ### the centre shall develop with the commission a framework for the deployment of the permanent capacity and the mobilisation of the eu health task force , in view of action under decision no 1313/2013/eu*.


### 6. the centre shall maintain capacity to carry out missions to member states , upon request of the commission and member states , to provide recommendations on response to threats to health within its mandate. ### 6. the centre shall maintain a permanent capacity to carry out missions to member states , upon request of the commission and member states , to provide recommendations on response to threats to health within its mandate.


### members’ term of office shall be three years and can be extended.; ### members’ term of office shall be three years and can be extended , if necessary.;


### determine the rules governing the languages of the centre , including the possibility of a distinction between the internal workings of the centre and the external communication , taking into account the need to ensure access to , and participation in , the work of the centre by all interested parties in both cases. ### determine the rules governing the languages of the centre , including the possibility of a distinction between the internal workings of the centre and the external communication , taking into account the need to ensure access to , and participation in , the work of the centre by all interested parties in both cases. these may include the use of qualified interpreters (sign language , oral or tactile) if needed.


### 1. notes that the current rules date back to the early 20th century , and are mainly based on physical presence; points out that digitalised companies can engage in significant business activities in a jurisdiction without physical presence there , and therefore taxes paid in one jurisdiction no longer reflect the value and profits created there; regrets that the traditional concept of permanent establishment fails to cover the new aspects of digital businesses , and underlines the need to define virtual permanent establishment; stresses that users of online platforms and consumers of digital services cannot be shifted outside a jurisdiction in the same way as capital and labour , and should therefore be the basis for the definition of a new tax nexus in order to provide an effective remedy against aggressive planning; ### 1. notes that the current rules date back to the early 20th century , and are mainly based on physical presence; in digital economy , it is difficult to determine where exactly value is added; an increasing mobility of customers and entrepreneurs have to be taken into account by any tax measures. digitalised companies can engage in significant business activities in a jurisdiction without physical presence there , and therefore taxes paid in one jurisdiction no longer reflect the value and profits created there; transfer prices , the definition of permanent establishments and taxation gaps resulting from various overly complex tax systems must be reviewed in particular with regard to double tax agreements; as large amount of users of online platforms and consumers of digital services are located outside the european union , only an international approach at oecd level can bring a remedy against aggressive planning , double taxation and trade disputes;


### 2. regrets the oecd’s failure to find consensus on digital taxation by the end of 2020 as planned; ### 2. regrets the oecd’s failure to find consensus on digital taxation by the end of 2020 as planned; notes with interest recent signs of progress towards a common approach in some g20 states , given that a global solution would be the most effective and can avert risks of retaliation , if any , by third countries against the member states and european businesses; observes that the present economic context , in which many multinational corporations specialised in digital services continue to generate profits despite the general recession , leads to a broad demand to ensure a level playing field by the public and the enterprises; considers it therefore timely and necessary that the eu spearheads concrete , tangible and irreversible legislative action in the coming months to drive forward and incentivise international efforts for more tax fairness through the eu digital levy and the international negotiations , even in case no agreement can be reached at the oecd level;


### 2. regrets the shortcomings of the international tax system , which is unfit for properly addressing the challenges of globalisation and digitalisation; calls for an international agreement aiming for a fair and effective tax system; ### 2. regrets the shortcomings of the international tax system , which is unfit for properly addressing the challenges of globalisation and digitalisation; calls for an international agreement aiming for a fair and effective tax system; however recalls that a pure digital tax in form of an additional tax like a "second sales tax" cannot be the solution to this problem. urges the european union to insist of an international approach as the european approach for a dst or dat based on a tax substrate where the users are located does not appropriately consider the large number of additional users outside the eu , e.g. in asian countries , and harms the competitiveness of european companies;


### 3. stresses that the iia binds the council , parliament and the commission to irreversibly move forward with an eu digital levy that will enter the long-term eu budget as an own resource; underlines that , irrespective of whether the ground rules will be determined at oecd or eu level , revenues generated by digital taxation in the member states will become an own resource; ### 3. stresses that the iia including the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources , binds the council , parliament and the commission to irreversibly move forward with an eu digital levy that will enter the long-term eu budget as an own resource; underlines that , irrespective of whether the ground rules will be determined at oecd or eu level , revenues generated by digital taxation in the member states can and shall become an own resource;


### 4. reiterates that the eu digital levy will counter tax base erosion , ensure a level playing field and improve tax fairness by capturing mobile bases; considers that its revenues would be intricately linked to the open borders of the single market and the ‘digital union’; ### 4. reiterates that the eu digital levy will counter tax base erosion , ensure a level playing field and improve tax fairness by capturing mobile bases; considers that its revenues would be intricately linked to the open borders of the single market and the ‘digital union’ and would therefore constitute a highly suitable and genuine basis for an eu own resource; stresses that dedicating this new stream of public income to the eu budget would help resolve several problematic issues linked to fiscal equivalence , fiscal coherence and fair distributional impact across member states;


### 5. maintains that the eu digital levy will be part of a basket of new own resources whose proceeds will be sufficient to cover , through the long-term eu budget , the repayment costs of the eu recovery instrument’s grants component , expected to be around eur 15 billion per year on average and eur 29.25 billion maximum per year from 2028 until 2058 , while avoiding a reduction in expenditure for eu programmes; notes that the revenue is estimated to be in the range of several billion euros to several tens of billions of euros depending on , among other factors , the taxable revenues , the taxable entity , the place of taxation , the calculation and the rate of tax; ### 5. maintains that the revenue of the eu digital levy will be part of a basket of new own resources whose proceeds will be sufficient to cover , through the long-term eu budget , the repayment costs of the eu recovery instrument’s grants component , expected to be around eur 15 billion per year on average and eur 29.25 billion maximum per year from 2028 until 2058 , while avoiding a reduction in expenditure for eu programmes; notes that the revenue is estimated to be in the range of several billion euro to several tens of billions of euro depending on , among other factors , the exact definition of the taxable base , the taxable entity , the place of taxation , the calculation and the rate of tax as well as economic growth rates in the sectors concerned;


### 6. urges the commission to incorporate parliament’s position when preparing the legislative proposal for an eu digital levy as an own resource and calls on the council to swiftly adopt the proposal in line with the roadmap. ### 6. urges the commission to incorporate parliament’s position when preparing the legislative proposals for an eu digital levy as an own resource and the revised own resources decision and calls on the council to swiftly adopt the proposal in line with the roadmap; encourages the institutions to engage swiftly and constructively in the ‘regular dialogue’ foreseen by the own resources roadmap;


### — having regard to the commission proposals pending for adoption , in particular on the common corporate tax base (cctb) , the common consolidated corporate tax base (ccctb)4 , and the digital taxation package5 , as well as parliament’s positions on these proposals , ### deleted


### — having regard to the commission proposals pending for adoption , in particular on the common corporate tax base (cctb) , the common consolidated corporate tax base (ccctb)4 , and the digital taxation package5 , as well as parliament’s positions on these proposals , ### — having regard to the commission proposals pending for adoption , in particular on the common corporate tax base (cctb) , the common consolidated corporate tax base (ccctb)4;


### a. whereas current international corporate tax rules are based on principles which were developed in the early 20th century and are no longer suited to an increasingly globalised and digitalised economy; ### a. whereas current international corporate tax rules are based on principles which were developed in the early 20th century and benefit now in the framework of the oecd negotiations from a review of their proportionality and practicability ensuring the competitiveness of european companies with a view to an increasingly globalised and digitalised economy;


### 1. welcomes the annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 assessments , the strategy’s enhanced focus on social and environmental dimensions and its emphasis on the importance of combining crisis management with the transformative aspirations of the green deal and the digital transition; underlines that the covid-19 crisis is having an impact on the notion of reforms , recovery and resilience and highlights the portuguese presidency’s emphasis on the european social model as a valuable contribution in this regard; ### 1. welcomes the annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 assessments , the strategy’s enhanced focus on social and environmental dimensions and its emphasis on the importance of combining crisis management with reforms identified in the european semester , the transformative aspirations of the green deal and the digital transition;underlines that the covid-19 crisis is having an impact on the notion of reforms , recovery and resilience and highlights the portuguese presidency’s emphasis on the european social model as a valuable contribution in this regard;


### 2. notes that the finnish authorities submitted the application on 30 december 2020 , and that the commission finalised its assessment on 6 may 2021 and notified it to parliament on the same day; ### 2. notes that the finnish authorities submitted the application on 30 december 2020 , and that the commission finalised its assessment on 6 may 2021 and notified it to parliament on the same day; regrets that the assessment of the commission took so long in current circumstances;


### 3. notes that the application relates in total to 508 workers made redundant in company finnair oyl and one subcontractor; further notes that finland expects that 500 out of the total eligible beneficiaries will participate in the measures (targeted beneficiaries); ### 3. notes that the application relates in total to 508 workers made redundant in company finnair oyj and one subcontractor; further notes that finland expects that 500 out of the total eligible beneficiaries will participate in the measures (targeted beneficiaries);


### 4. recalls that the social impacts of the redundancies are expected to be considerable for workers in the helsinki-uusimaa region , where the number of unemployed jobseekers increased by 22 ,5 % between february and april 2020 , and by 0.8 percentage points between 2019 and 202013 , leading to difficult prospects in terms of reemployment of the dismissed workers; notes therefore that the dismissed workers could benefit from customised job-search guidance and support , along with tailored upskilling and reskilling to increase their chances of re-employment; ### 4. recalls that the social impacts of the redundancies are expected to be considerable for workers in the helsinki-uusimaa region , where finnair has its operating hub , and where the number of unemployed jobseekers increased by 22 ,5 % between february and april 2020 , and by 0.8 percentage points between 2019 and 202013 , leading to difficult prospects in terms of reemployment of the dismissed workers; notes positively therefore that the dismissed workers could benefit from customised job-search guidance and support , along with tailored upskilling and reskilling to increase their chances of re-employment;


### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers and self-employed persons consist of the following actions: coaching and other preparatory measures , employment and business services , trainings , pay subsidy , start-up grant and allowances for travel , accommodation and removal; welcomes the provision of vocational qualification trainings to the beneficiaries , including courses such as artificial intelligence (a.i.) , digital security and robotics; further welcomes the use of pay subsidy by finland to reduce the payroll costs of the beneficiaries as well as start-up grants to promote the creation of business activity; ### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers and self-employed persons consist of the following actions: coaching and other preparatory measures , employment and business services , trainings , pay subsidy , start-up grant and allowances for travel , accommodation and removal; welcomes the provision of vocational qualification trainings to the beneficiaries , including courses such as artificial intelligence (a.i.) , digital security and robotics; further welcomes the use of pay subsidy by finland to reduce the payroll costs of the beneficiaries as well as start-up grants to promote the creation of business activity but reminds that this support should be conditional on the active participation of these beneficiaries in job-search or training activities;


### 6. notes that estonia started providing personalised services to the targeted beneficiaries on 1 january 2021 and that the period of eligibility for a financial contribution from the egf will therefore be from 1 january 2021 to 1 january 2023 , with the exception of formal education or training courses the duration of which is two years or more , which will be eligible until 1 july 2023; ### 6. notes that estonia started providing personalised services to the targeted beneficiaries on 1 january 2021 and that the period of eligibility for a financial contribution from the egf will therefore be from 1 january 2021 to 1 january 2023 , with the exception of formal education or training courses , including vocational training , the duration of which is two years or more , which will be eligible until 1 july 2023;


### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers and self-employed persons consist of the following actions: labour market training , business start-up subsidy and follow up support , apprenticeships , support for formal studies and training allowances; ### 7. recalls that personalised services to be provided to the workers and self-employed persons consist of the following actions: labour market training , business start-up subsidy and follow up support , apprenticeships , support for formal studies and training allowances , including vocational training allowances;


### 1. reiterates the importance of the european union solidarity fund (eusf) in providing financial assistance to member states and regions hit by natural disasters; welcomes the recent extension of the eusf’s scope to major public health emergencies; ### 1. reiterates the importance of the european union solidarity fund (eusf) in providing financial assistance to member states and regions hit by natural disasters; takes note of the recent revisions made to the instrument; welcomes the recent extension of the eusf’s scope to major public health emergencies; recalls the increases made to the advance payments of the eusf , which increased the value of advance payments from 10 % to 25 % of the anticipated financial contribution and the upper limit from eur 30 million to eur 100 million;


### 1. welcomes the fact that between 2002 and 2020 , the eusf mobilised more than eur 6.5 billion for interventions in 96 disaster events in 23 member states and one accession country; notes that the highest number of applications were submitted to cover damage caused by flooding , with more than 60 % of supported disasters belonging to this category; notes further that earthquakes were the events provoking the biggest overall damage in financial terms , accounting for 48 % of support provided under the eusf; ### 1. underlines the fact that between 2002 and 2020 , the eusf mobilised more than eur 6.5 billion for interventions in 96 disaster events in 23 member states and one accession country; notes that the highest number of applications were submitted to cover damage caused by flooding , with more than 60 % of supported disasters belonging to this category; notes further that earthquakes were the events provoking the biggest overall damage in financial terms , accounting for 48 % of support provided under the eusf;


### 2. stresses that the number and severity of emergencies is unpredictable; remains concerned about the eusf’s annual ceiling for the period 2021-2027; regrets that , due to budgetary constraints , countries applying for support as a result of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020 will receive under 50 % of the potential aid amount; ### 2. stresses that the number and severity of emergencies is unpredictable; recalls that , for the budgetary period of 2021-2027 , the eusf was merged with the emergency aid reserve in the solidarity and emergency aid reserve (sear) , with a maximum annual ceiling of eur 1 ,2 billion; notes that , due to budgetary constraints , countries applying for support as a result of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020 will receive under 50 % of the potential aid amount; considers it necessary to monitor the management of sear in order to see whether the funding amount and allocation key provided have an effect on the effectiveness of the eusf , in view of the extension of its scope and the scale;


### 3. stresses the need for rapid mobilisation of the eusf; recalls that the effects of disasters and emergencies are often difficult to gauge; calls , therefore , for timely and flexible assessment of eligible expenditure , in line with the principles of sound financial management , as well as hands-on support to member states , in particular for damage estimation; ### 3. notes that on average , the time taken to deploy the full grant on the ground is about 1 year; stresses the need for rapid mobilisation of the eusf; recalls that the effects of disasters and emergencies are often difficult to gauge; calls , therefore , for timely and flexible assessment of eligible expenditure , in line with the principles of sound financial management , as well as hands-on support to member states , in particular for damage estimation; highlights that effective implementation of the eusf grant is contingent upon effective governance structures and institutional coordination in the affected member state; calls on the commission to ensure the dissemination of good practices with regard to governance and the use of institutional coordination structures in disaster situations;


### 5. emphasises the curative nature of the eusf , and therefore the need for effective synergies with other union policies and programmes , in particular the european green deal and those supporting disaster prevention and risk management; calls for a revision of the eusf to ensure that ‘build back better’ is incentivised; ### 5. emphasises the curative nature of the eusf , and therefore the need for effective synergies with other union policies and programmes , in particular the european green deal and those supporting disaster prevention and risk management; calls for a revision of the eusf to ensure that ‘build back better’ is incentivised , declaring that no funds will be assigned to repairing damage without a study on the viability of the projects;


### 5. emphasises the curative nature of the eusf , and therefore the need for effective synergies with other union policies and programmes , in particular the european green deal and those supporting disaster prevention and risk management; calls for a revision of the eusf to ensure that ‘build back better’ is incentivised; ### 5. emphasises the curative nature of the eusf , and therefore the need for effective synergies with other union policies and programmes , in particular with the european structural and investment funds , the european green deal and those supporting disaster prevention and risk management; calls for a revision of the eusf to ensure that ‘build back better’ is incentivised;


### 6. regrets the lack of visibility of the eusf , which means the role of the union is not always clearly demonstrated; regrets that the eusf regulation contains neither an obligation to publicise eusf support nor any reporting requirement on this. ### 6. regrets the lack of visibility of the eusf , which means the role of the union is not always clearly demonstrated; regrets that the eusf regulation contains neither an obligation to publicise eusf support nor any reporting requirement on this; highlights that good practices have been identified in affected member states for communicating about eusf support , such as the use of flags and eu logos; calls on the member states to publicise the eusf financial assistance and to signal the works and services that will be financed by the eusf;


### 6. regrets the lack of visibility of the eusf , which means the role of the union is not always clearly demonstrated; regrets that the eusf regulation contains neither an obligation to publicise eusf support nor any reporting requirement on this. ### 6. regrets the lack of visibility of the eusf , which means the role of the union is not always clearly demonstrated; regrets that the eusf regulation contains neither an obligation to publicise eusf support nor any reporting requirement on this , declaring 1% of the total expenditure to be targeted at national media and other outlets to inform eu citizens about eu support;


### a. whereas the european union solidarity fund (eusf) was established in 2002 as a reaction to the severe floods in central europe in the summer of 2002; whereas it was created to provide financial assistance to member states and candidate countries affected by natural disasters , such as flooding , earthquakes , or storms; whereas the eusf has become one of the main eu instruments for disaster recovery , as well as an expression of solidarity in the eu; ### a. whereas the european union solidarity fund (eusf) was established in 2002 as a reaction to the severe floods in central europe in the summer of 2002; whereas it was created to provide financial assistance to member states and candidate countries affected by natural disasters , such as flooding , earthquakes , or storms; whereas the eusf has become one of the main eu instruments for disaster recovery , as well as a concrete expression of solidarity in the eu;


### b. whereas the eusf’s regulatory framework was amended in 2014 and in 2020 , reflecting a need to simplify the procedures and to extend the scope of the fund to include public health emergencies; ### b. whereas the eusf’s regulatory framework was amended in 2014 and in 2020 , reflecting a need to simplify the procedures and to extend the scope of the fund to include public health emergencies such as covid 19;


### (2) europe faces a security landscape in flux , with evolving and increasingly complex security threats. criminals and terrorists exploit the advantages that the digital transformation and new technologies bring about , including the inter-connectivity and blurring of the boundaries between the physical and digital world. the covid-19 crisis has added to this , as criminals have quickly seized opportunities to exploit the crisis by adapting their modes of operation or developing new criminal activities. terrorism remains a significant threat to the freedom and way of life of the union and its citizens. ### (2) europe faces a security landscape in flux , with evolving and increasingly complex security threats. criminals and terrorists exploit the advantages that the digital transformation and new technologies bring about , including the inter-connectivity and blurring of the boundaries between the physical and digital world. the covid-19 crisis has added to this , as criminals have quickly seized opportunities to exploit the crisis by adapting their modes of operation or developing new criminal activities , which instrumentalise and exploit the debts and the lack of income brought about by the covid-19 crisis. the union’s economic recovery depends largely on its capacity to prevent and eradicate financial crime. terrorism remains a significant threat to the freedom and way of life of the union and its citizens.


### (2) europe faces a security landscape in flux , with evolving and increasingly complex security threats. criminals and terrorists exploit the advantages that the digital transformation and new technologies bring about , including the inter-connectivity and blurring of the boundaries between the physical and digital world. the covid-19 crisis has added to this , as criminals have quickly seized opportunities to exploit the crisis by adapting their modes of operation or developing new criminal activities. terrorism remains a significant threat to the freedom and way of life of the union and its citizens. ### (2) europe faces a security landscape in flux , with evolving and increasingly complex security threats. criminals and terrorists exploit the advantages that the digital transformation and new technologies bring about , including the inter-connectivity and blurring of the boundaries between the physical and digital world. the covid-19 crisis has added to this , as criminals have quickly seized opportunities to exploit the crisis by adapting their modes of operation or developing new criminal activities including by leveraging technology-enabled tools for multiplying and expanding the range and breadth of the criminal activities they engage in. terrorism remains a significant threat to the freedom and way of life of the union and its citizens.


### (4) as europe faces increasing threats from organised crime groups and terrorist attacks , an effective law enforcement response must include the availability of well-trained interoperable special intervention units specialised in the control of crisis situations. in the union , the law enforcement units of the member state cooperate on the basis of council decision 2008/617.53 europol should be able to provide support to these special intervention units , including by providing operational , technical and financial support. ### (4) as europe faces increasing threats from organised crime groups and terrorist attacks , an effective law enforcement response must include the availability of well-trained interoperable special intervention units specialised in the control of crisis situations. such operationalisation of investigative instruments available in the union’s legal framework is especially necessary in view of the unprecedented mobilisation of much higher amounts of financial resources under next generation eu. in the union , the law enforcement units of the member state cooperate on the basis of council decision 2008/617.53 europol should be able to provide support to these special intervention units , including by providing operational , technical and financial support.


### (5) in recent years large scale cyber attacks targeted public and private entities alike across many jurisdictions in the union and beyond , affecting various sectors including transport , health and financial services. cybercrime and cybersecurity cannot be separated in an interconnected environment. the prevention , investigation and prosecution of such activities is supported by coordination and cooperation between relevant actors , including the european union agency for cybersecurity (‘enisa’) , competent authorities for the security of network and information systems (‘nis authorities’) as defined by directive (eu) 2016/114854 , law enforcement authorities and private parties. in order to ensure the effective cooperation between all relevant actors at union and national level on cyber attacks and security threats , europol should cooperate with the enisa through the exchange of information and by providing analytical support. ### (5) in recent years large scale cyber attacks , including attacks originating from third countries , targeted public and private entities alike across many jurisdictions in the union and beyond , affecting various sectors including transport , health and financial services. cybercrime and cybersecurity cannot be separated in an interconnected environment. the prevention , investigation and prosecution of such activities is supported by coordination and cooperation between relevant actors , including the european union agency for cybersecurity (‘enisa’) , competent authorities for the security of network and information systems (‘nis authorities’) as defined by directive (eu) 2016/114854 , law enforcement authorities and private parties. in order to ensure the effective cooperation between all relevant actors at union and national level on cyber attacks and security threats , europol should cooperate with the enisa through the exchange of information and by providing analytical support.


### (6) high-risk criminals play a leading role in criminal networks and pose a high risk of serious crime to the union’s internal security. to combat high-risk organised crime groups and their leading members , europol should be able to support member states in focusing their investigative response on identifying these persons , their criminal activities and the members of their criminal networks. ### (6) high-risk criminals play a leading role in criminal networks and pose a high risk of serious crime to the union’s internal security. to combat high-risk organised crime groups and their leading members , europol should be able to support member states in focusing their investigative response on identifying these persons , their criminal activities and financial assets , and the members of their criminal networks , as well persons belonging to the national political and financial institutions who are involved in crimes via corruption schemes. europol should also support member states in the recovery of criminal assets for their subsequent introduction into public funds.


### (13) europol provides specialised expertise for countering serious crime and terrorism. upon request by a member state , europol staff should be able to provide operational support to that member state’s law enforcement authorities on the ground in operations and investigations , in particular by facilitating cross-border information exchange and providing forensic and technical support in operations and investigations , including in the context of joint investigation teams. upon request by a member state , europol staff should be entitled to be present when investigative measures are taken in that member state and assist in the taking of these investigative measures. europol staff should not have the power to execute investigative measures. ### (13) europol provides specialised expertise for countering serious crime and terrorism. upon request by a member state , europol staff should be able to provide operational support to that member state’s law enforcement authorities on the ground in operations and investigations , in particular by facilitating cross-border information exchange and providing forensic and technical support in operations and investigations , including in the context of joint investigation teams , as well as in the recovery of assets. upon request by a member state , europol staff should be entitled to be present when investigative measures are taken in that member state and assist in the taking of these investigative measures. europol staff should not have the power to execute investigative measures.


### (14) one of europol’s objectives is to support and strengthen action by the competent authorities of the member states and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combatting forms of crime which affect a common interest covered by a union policy. to strengthen that support , europol should be able to request the competent authorities of a member state to initiate , conduct or coordinate a criminal investigation of a crime , which affects a common interest covered by a union policy , even where the crime concerned is not of a cross-border nature. europol should inform eurojust of such requests. ### (14) one of europol’s objectives is to support and strengthen action by the competent authorities of the member states and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combatting forms of crime which affect a common interest covered by a union policy. to strengthen that support , europol should be able to request the competent authorities of a member state to initiate , conduct or coordinate a criminal investigation of a crime , which affects a common interest covered by a union policy , even where the crime concerned is not of a cross-border nature. europol should inform eurojust and the european public prosecutor’s office of such requests.


### (14) one of europol’s objectives is to support and strengthen action by the competent authorities of the member states and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combatting forms of crime which affect a common interest covered by a union policy. to strengthen that support , europol should be able to request the competent authorities of a member state to initiate , conduct or coordinate a criminal investigation of a crime , which affects a common interest covered by a union policy , even where the crime concerned is not of a cross-border nature. europol should inform eurojust of such requests. ### (14) one of europol’s objectives is to support and strengthen action by the competent authorities of the member states and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combatting forms of crime which affect a common interest covered by a union policy. to strengthen that support , europol should be able to initiate , conduct , or coordinate or request the competent authorities of a member state to initiate , conduct or coordinate a criminal investigation of a crime , which affects a common interest covered by a union policy , even where the crime concerned is not of a cross-border nature. europol should inform eurojust of such requests.


### (27) given the borderless nature of the internet , these services can often be provided from anywhere in the world. as a result , victims , perpetrators , and the digital infrastructure in which the personal data is stored and the service provider providing the service may all be subject to different national jurisdictions , within the union and beyond. private parties may therefore hold data sets relevant for law enforcement which contain personal data with links to multiple jurisdictions as well as personal data which cannot easily be attributed to any specific jurisdiction. national authorities find it difficult to effectively analyse such multi-jurisdictional or non-attributable data sets through national solutions. when private parties decide to lawfully and voluntarily share the data with law enforcement authorities , they do currently not have a single point of contact with which they can share such data sets at union-level. moreover , private parties face difficulties when receiving multiple requests from law enforcement authorities of different countries. ### (27) given the borderless nature of the internet , these services can often be provided from anywhere in the world. as a result , victims , perpetrators , and the digital infrastructure in which the personal data is stored and the service provider providing the service may all be subject to different national jurisdictions , within the union and beyond. private parties may therefore hold data sets relevant for law enforcement which contain personal data with links to multiple jurisdictions as well as personal data which cannot easily be attributed to any specific jurisdiction. national authorities find it difficult to effectively analyse such multi-jurisdictional or non-attributable data sets through national solutions. europol should have in place measures to facilitate the cooperation of private parties , including with respect to the sharing of information. when private parties decide to lawfully and voluntarily share the data with law enforcement authorities , they do currently not have a single point of contact with which they can share such data sets at union-level. moreover , private parties face difficulties when receiving multiple requests from law enforcement authorities of different countries.


### (39) europol should inform the european data protection supervisor prior to the launch of its research and innovation projects that involve the processing of personal data. for each project , europol should carry out , prior to the processing , an assessment of the impact of the envisaged processing operations on the protection of personal data and all other fundamental rights , including of any bias in the outcome. this should include an assessment of the appropriateness of the personal data to be processed for the specific purpose of the project. such an assessment would facilitate the supervisory role of the european data protection supervisor , including the exercise of its corrective powers under this regulation which might also lead to a ban on processing. the development of new tools by europol should be without prejudice to the legal basis , including grounds for processing the personal data concerned , that would subsequently be required for their deployment at union or national level. ### (39) europol should inform the european data protection supervisor prior to the launch of its research and innovation projects that involve the processing of personal data. for each project , europol should carry out , prior to the processing , an assessment of the impact of the envisaged processing operations on the protection of personal data and all other fundamental rights , including of any bias in the outcome. this should include an assessment of the appropriateness of the personal data to be processed for the specific purpose of the project. such an assessment would facilitate the supervisory role of the european data protection supervisor , including the exercise of its corrective powers under this regulation which might also lead to a ban on processing. the development of new tools by europol should be without prejudice to the legal basis , including grounds for processing the personal data concerned , that would subsequently be required for their deployment at union or national level. in those instances where closer cooperation between the edps and europol is required for the development of innovative law enforcement tools in full respect of data protection acquis , the edps should establish regulatory sandboxes for the joint development of such tools. such regulatory sandboxes should provide a controlled environment that facilitates the development , testing and validation of innovative law enforcement tools by europol under the guidance of the edps , with a view to ensuring compliance with data protection obligations.


### (40) providing europol with additional tools and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight and accountability of europol. joint parliamentary scrutiny constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities. to enable effective political monitoring of the way europol applies additional tools and capabilities , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with annual information on the use of these tools and capabilities and the result thereof. ### (40) providing europol with additional tools and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight and accountability of europol. joint parliamentary scrutiny constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities and financial management. to enable effective political monitoring of the way europol applies additional tools and capabilities , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with annual information on the use of these tools and capabilities and the result thereof.


### (40) providing europol with additional tools and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight and accountability of europol. joint parliamentary scrutiny constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities. to enable effective political monitoring of the way europol applies additional tools and capabilities , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with annual information on the use of these tools and capabilities and the result thereof. ### (40) providing europol with additional tools and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight and accountability of europol. joint parliamentary scrutiny constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities. to enable effective political monitoring of the way europol applies additional tools and capabilities , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with detailed annual information on the development , deployment , use , and effectiveness of these tools and capabilities and the result thereof.


### (40) providing europol with additional tools and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight and accountability of europol. joint parliamentary scrutiny constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities. to enable effective political monitoring of the way europol applies additional tools and capabilities , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with annual information on the use of these tools and capabilities and the result thereof. ### (40) providing europol with additional tools and capabilities requires reinforcing the democratic oversight and accountability of europol. joint parliamentary scrutiny constitutes an important element of political monitoring of europol's activities. to enable effective political monitoring of the way europol applies additional tools and capabilities , europol should provide the joint parliamentary scrutiny group with detailed annual information on the use of these tools and capabilities and the result thereof.


### (41) europol’s services provide added value to member states and third countries. this includes member states that do not take part in measures pursuant to title v of part three of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. member states and third countries may contribute to europol’s budget based on separate agreements. europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from member states and third countries on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of its objectives and tasks. ### (41) europol’s services provide added value to member states and third countries. this includes member states that do not take part in measures pursuant to title v of part three of the treaty on the functioning of the european union. member states and third countries may contribute to europol’s budget based on separate agreements. europol should therefore be able to receive contributions from member states and third countries on the basis of financial agreements within the scope of its objectives and tasks. the financial contributions that europol can receive from the member states or the third states should appear in the europol budget as external assigned revenue and should be included in the annual accounts and in the annual report on the budgetary and financial management of europol.


### (42) since the objective of this regulation , namely to support and strengthen action by the member states’ law enforcement services and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combating serious crime affecting two or more member states , terrorism and forms of crime which affect a common interest covered by a union policy , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , due to the cross-border nature of serious crime and terrorism and the need for a coordinated response to related security threats , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. ### (42) since the objective of this regulation , namely to support and strengthen action by the member states’ law enforcement services and their mutual cooperation in preventing and combating serious crime affecting two or more member states , terrorism and forms of crime which affect a common interest covered by a union policy , including the illicit marketing online of pharmaceutical products related to the covid-19 pandemic , the trafficking of human beings , arms , drugs and oil , environmental crime and cybercrime , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , due to the cross-border nature of serious crime and terrorism and the need for a coordinated response to related security threats , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.


### europol shall also provide threats assessment analysis supporting the commission and the member states in carrying out risk assessments.; ### europol shall also provide threats assessment analysis , including the analysis of any potential financial impact , supporting the commission and the member states in carrying out risk assessments;


### 4a. europol shall assist the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing the union framework programmes for research and innovation activities that are relevant to achieve the objectives set out in article 3. when europol assists the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing a union framework programme , the agency shall not receive funding from that programme. ### 4a. europol shall assist the commission and the member states in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing the union framework programmes for research and innovation activities that are relevant to achieve the objectives set out in article 3.when europol actively assists the commission in the design , drawing up , or implementation of a union framework programme , the agency shall not receive funding from that programme.


### 4b. europol shall support the screening of specific cases of foreign direct investments into the union under regulation (eu) 2019/452 of the european parliament and of the council* that concern undertakings providing technologies used or being developed by europol or by member states for the prevention and investigation of crimes covered by article 3 on the expected implications for security. ### 4b. europol shall support the screening of specific cases of foreign direct investments into the union under regulation (eu) 2019/452 of the european parliament and of the council* that concern undertakings providing technologies used or being developed by europol or by member states for the prevention and investigation of crimes covered by article 3 or critical technologies that could be used to facilitate terrorism on the expected implications for security.


### 8. if during information-processing activities in respect of an individual investigation or specific project europol identifies information relevant to possible illegal activity affecting the financial interest of the union , europol shall on its own initiative without undue delay provide olaf with that information. ### 8. if during information-processing activities in respect of an individual investigation or specific project europol identifies information relevant to possible illegal activity affecting the financial interest of the union , europol shall on its own initiative without undue delay provide eppo and olaf with that information.


### 6a. europol may request member states , via their national units , to obtain personal data from private parties , which are established or have a legal representative in their territory , under their applicable laws , for the purpose of sharing it with europol , on the condition that the requested personal data is strictly limited to what is necessary for europol with a view to identifying the national units concerned. ### 6a. europol may request member states , via their national units , via a reasoned request which should be as targeted as possible , to obtain personal data from private parties , which are established or have a legal representative in their territory , under their applicable laws , for the purpose of sharing it with europol , on the condition that the requested personal data is the least sensitive and strictly limited to what is necessary for europol with a view to identifying the national units concerned.


### irrespective of their jurisdiction over the specific crime in relation to which europol seeks to identify the national units concerned , member states shall ensure that their competent national authorities can lawfully process such requests in accordance with their national laws for the purpose of supplying europol with the information necessary for it to fulfil its objectives. ### irrespective of their jurisdiction over the specific crime in relation to which europol seeks to identify the national units concerned , member states shall ensure that their competent national authorities can lawfully process such requests in accordance with their national laws , including appropriate judicial supervision and access to an effective remedy , for the purpose of supplying europol with the information necessary for it to fulfil its objectives.


### 6b. europol’s infrastructure may be used for exchanges between the competent authorities of member states and private parties in accordance with the respective member states’ national laws. in cases where member states use this infrastructure for exchanges of personal data on crimes falling outside the scope of the objectives of europol , europol shall not have access to that data. ### 6b. europol’s infrastructure may be used for exchanges between the competent authorities of member states and private parties in accordance with the respective member states’ national laws. in cases where member states use this infrastructure for exchanges of personal data on crimes falling outside the scope of the objectives of europol , europol shall not have access to that data.


### 4. europol may benefit from union funding in the form of contribution agreements or grant agreements in accordance with its financial rules referred to in article 61 and with the provisions of the relevant instruments supporting the policies of the union. contributions may be received from countries with whom europol or the union has an agreement providing for financial contributions to europol within the scope of europol’s objectives and tasks. the amount of the contribution shall be determined in the respective agreement.; ### 4. europol may benefit from union funding in the form of contribution agreements or grant agreements in accordance with its financial rules referred to in article 61 and with the provisions of the relevant instruments supporting the policies of the union. contributions may be received from countries with whom europol or the union has an agreement providing for financial contributions to europol within the scope of europol’s objectives and tasks. the amount of the contribution shall be determined in the respective agreement. such contributions shall be included in the annual accounts of europol and clearly detailed in the annual report on the budgetary and financial management referred to in paragraph 2 of article 60.


### (11) in order to help eu funding for security research to develop its full potential and address the needs of law enforcement , europol should assist the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing the union framework programmes for research and innovation that are relevant to europol’s objectives. when europol assists the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing a union framework programme , it should not receive funding from that programme in accordance with the conflict of interest principle. ### (11) in order to help eu funding for security research to develop its full potential and address the needs of law enforcement , europol should assist the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing the union framework programmes for research and innovation that are relevant to europol’s objectives. when europol assists the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing a union framework programme , it should not receive funding from that programme in accordance with the conflict of interest principle. europol should therefore have enhanced own resources to finance its research and innovation activities.


### (11) in order to help eu funding for security research to develop its full potential and address the needs of law enforcement , europol should assist the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing the union framework programmes for research and innovation that are relevant to europol’s objectives. when europol assists the commission in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing a union framework programme , it should not receive funding from that programme in accordance with the conflict of interest principle. ### (11) in order to help eu funding for security research to develop its full potential and address the needs of law enforcement , europol should assist the commission and member states in identifying key research themes , drawing up and implementing the union framework programmes for research and innovation that are relevant to europol’s objectives. when europol assists the commission in drawing up and implementing a union framework programme , it should not receive funding from that programme in accordance with the conflict of interest principle.


### (12) it is possible for the union and the members states to adopt restrictive measures relating to foreign direct investment on the grounds of security or public order. to that end , regulation (eu) 2019/452 of the european parliament and of the council57 establishes a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the union that provides member states and the commission with the means to address risks to security or public order in a comprehensive manner. as part of the assessment of expected implications for security or public order , europol should support the screening of specific cases of foreign direct investments into the union that concern undertakings providing technologies used or being developed by europol or by member states for the prevention and investigation of crimes. ### (12) it is possible for the union and the members states to adopt restrictive measures relating to foreign direct investment on the grounds of security or public order. to that end , regulation (eu) 2019/452 of the european parliament and of the council57 establishes a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the union that provides member states and the commission with the means to address risks to security or public order in a comprehensive manner. as part of the assessment of expected implications for security or public order , europol should support the screening of specific cases of foreign direct investments into the union that concern undertakings providing technologies used or being developed by europol or by member states for the prevention and investigation of crimes or critical technologies that could be used to facilitate terrorism.


### (16) to ensure that processing of personal data by europol is limited to the categories of data subjects whose data may be processed under this regulation , europol should be able to verify if personal data received in the context of preventing and countering crimes falling within the scope of europol’s objectives corresponds to one of those categories of data subjects. to that end , europol should be able to carry out a pre-analysis of personal data received with the sole purpose of determining whether such data falls into those categories of data subjects. to this end , europol should be able to filter the data by checking it against data already held by europol. such pre-analysis should take place prior to europol’s data processing for cross-checking , strategic analysis , operational analysis or exchange of information. if the pre-analysis indicates that personal data does not fall into the categories of data subjects whose data may be processed under this regulation , europol should delete that data. ### (16) to ensure that processing of personal data by europol is limited to the categories of data subjects whose data may be processed under this regulation , europol should be able to verify if personal data received in the context of preventing and countering crimes falling within the scope of europol’s objectives corresponds to one of those categories of data subjects. to that end , europol should be able to carry out a pre-analysis of personal data received with the sole purpose of determining whether such data falls into those categories of data subjects. to this end , europol should be able to filter the data by checking it against data already held by europol , without further analysing the data for additional leads at this stage. such pre-analysis should take place prior to europol’s data processing for cross-checking , strategic analysis , operational analysis or exchange of information. if the pre-analysis indicates that personal data does not fall into the categories of data subjects whose data may be processed under this regulation , europol should delete that data.


### (24) serious crime and terrorism often have links beyond the territory of the union. europol can exchange personal data with third countries while safeguarding the protection of privacy and fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subjects. to reinforce cooperation with third countries in preventing and countering crimes falling within the scope of europol’s objectives , the executive director of europol should be allowed to authorise categories of transfers of personal data to third countries in specific situations and on a case-by-case basis , where such a group of transfers related to a specific situation are necessary and meet all the requirements of this regulation. ### (24) serious crime and terrorism often have links beyond the territory of the union. europol can exchange personal data with third countries while safeguarding the protection of privacy and fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subjects. to reinforce cooperation with third countries in preventing and countering crimes falling within the scope of europol’s objectives , the executive director of europol should be allowed to authorise categories of transfers of personal data to third countries in specific situations , on a case-by-case basis , and after consulting with the commission , where such a group of transfers related to a specific situation are strictly necessary and meet all the requirements of this regulation.


### (25) to support member states in cooperating with private parties providing cross-border services where those private parties hold information relevant for preventing and combatting crime , europol should be able to receive , and in specific circumstances , exchange personal data with private parties. ### (25) to support member states in cooperating with private parties providing cross-border services where those private parties hold information relevant for preventing and combatting crime and terrorism , europol should be able to receive , and in specific circumstances , exchange personal data with private parties.


### (26) criminals increasingly use cross-border services of private parties to communicate and carry out illegal activities. sex offenders abuse children and share pictures and videos world-wide using online platforms on the internet. terrorists abuse cross-border services by online service providers to recruit volunteers , plan and coordinate attacks , and disseminate propaganda. cyber criminals profit from the digitalisation of our societies using phishing and social engineering to commit other types of cybercrime such as online scams , ransomware attacks or payment fraud. as a result from the increased use of online services by criminals , private parties hold increasing amounts of personal data that may be relevant for criminal investigations. ### (26) criminals increasingly use cross-border services of private parties to communicate and carry out illegal activities. sex offenders abuse children and share pictures and videos - child pornography content - world-wide using online platforms on the internet. terrorists abuse cross-border services by online service providers to recruit volunteers , plan and coordinate attacks , and disseminate propaganda. cyber criminals profit from the digitalisation of our societies using phishing and social engineering to commit other types of cybercrime such as online scams , ransomware attacks or payment fraud. as a result from the increased use of online services by criminals , private parties hold increasing amounts of personal data that may be relevant for criminal investigations.


### (28) to ensure that private parties have a point of contact at union level to lawfully share multi-jurisdictional data sets or data sets that could not be easily attributed so far to one or several specific jurisdictions , europol should be able to receive personal data directly from private parties. ### (28) to ensure that private parties have a point of contact at union level to lawfully share multi-jurisdictional data sets or data sets that could not be easily attributed so far to one or several specific jurisdictions , europol should be able to receive personal data directly from private parties. private parties legally obligated to remove illegal content should also be able to send europol and europol should be able to receive reports and non-personal data on moderated content that can reasonably be assumed to be linked to the criminal activities within the remit of europol.


### (35) terrorist attacks trigger the large scale dissemination of terrorist content via online platforms depicting harm to life or physical integrity , or calling for imminent harm to life or physical integrity. to ensure that member states can effectively prevent the dissemination of such content in the context of such crisis situations stemming from ongoing or recent real-world events , europol should be able to exchange personal data with private parties , including hashes , ip addresses or urls related to such content , necessary in order to support member states in preventing the dissemination of such content , in particular where this content aims at or has the effect of seriously intimidating a population , and where there is an anticipated potential for exponential multiplication and virality across multiple online service providers. ### (35) terrorist attacks trigger the large scale dissemination of terrorist content via online platforms depicting harm to life or physical integrity , or calling for imminent harm to life or physical integrity. much illegal online content , such as online child pornography , also undermines citizens' integrity and security. to ensure that member states can effectively prevent the dissemination of such content , particularly in the context of such crisis situations stemming from ongoing or recent real-world events , europol should be able to exchange personal data with private parties , including hashes , ip addresses or urls related to such content , necessary in order to support member states in preventing the dissemination of such content or enabling their removal , in particular where this content aims at or has the effect of seriously intimidating a population , and where there is an anticipated potential for exponential multiplication and virality across multiple online service providers.


### (37) given the challenges that the use of new technologies by criminals pose to the union’s security , law enforcement authorities are required to strengthen their technological capacities. to that end , europol should support member states in the use of emerging technologies in preventing and countering crimes falling within the scope of europol’s objectives. to explore new approaches and develop common technological solutions for member states to prevent and counter crimes falling within the scope of europol’s objectives , europol should be able to conduct research and innovation activities regarding matters covered by this regulation , including with the processing of personal data where necessary and whilst ensuring full respect for fundamental rights. the provisions on the development of new tools by europol should not constitute a legal basis for their deployment at union or national level. ### (37) given the challenges that the use of new technologies by criminals pose to the union’s security , law enforcement authorities are required to strengthen their technological capacities. to that end , europol should support member states in the use of emerging technologies in preventing and countering crimes falling within the scope of europol’s objectives. to explore new approaches and develop common technological solutions for member states to prevent and counter crimes and terrorist acts falling within the scope of europol’s objectives , europol should be able to conduct research and innovation activities regarding matters covered by this regulation , including with the processing of personal data where necessary and whilst ensuring full respect for fundamental rights. to this end , europol should step up its cooperation with the relevant eu agencies in these areas in order to reinforce synergies in research and innovation work. the provisions on the development of new tools by europol should not constitute a legal basis for their deployment at union or national level.


### (iv) the following points (q) to (r) are added: ### (iv) the following points (q) to (w) are added:


### enter data into the schengen information system , in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1862 of the european parliament and of the council* , following consultation with the member states in accordance with article 7 of this regulation , and under authorisation by the europol executive director , on the suspected involvement of a third country national in an offence in respect of which europol is competent and of which it is aware on the basis of information received from third countries or international organisations within the meaning of article 17(1)(b); ### enter data into the schengen information system , in accordance with regulation (eu) 2018/1862 of the european parliament and of the council* , following consultation with the member states in accordance with article 7 of this regulation , and under authorisation by the europol executive director , on the suspected involvement of a third country national in an offence in respect of which europol is competent and of which it is aware on the basis of information received from third countries referred to in article 25(1) of this regulation or international organisations within the meaning of article 17(1)(b);


### 1. in specific cases where europol considers that a criminal investigation should be initiated into a crime falling within the scope of its objectives , it shall request the competent authorities of the member state or member states concerned via the national units to initiate , conduct or coordinate such a criminal investigation. ### 1. in specific cases where europol considers that a criminal investigation should be initiated into a crime falling within the scope of its objectives , it shall initiate , conduct or coordinate such a criminal investigation.


### 1. in specific cases where europol considers that a criminal investigation should be initiated into a crime falling within the scope of its objectives , it shall request the competent authorities of the member state or member states concerned via the national units to initiate , conduct or coordinate such a criminal investigation. ### 1. in specific cases where europol considers that a criminal investigation should be initiated into a crime falling within the scope of its objectives , it shall initiate , conduct , or coordinate or request the competent authorities of the member state or member states concerned via the national units to initiate , conduct or coordinate such a criminal investigation.


### research and innovation regarding matters covered by this regulation for the development , training , testing and validation of algorithms for the development of tools; ### research and innovation regarding matters covered by this regulation for the development , training , testing and validation of algorithms for the development of tools specifically and concretely related to the tasks of europol;


### 5a. prior to the processing of data under paragraph 2 of this article , europol may temporarily process personal data received pursuant to article 17(1) and (2) for the purpose of determining whether such data comply with the requirements of paragraph 5 of this article , including by checking the data against all data that europol already processes in accordance with paragraph 5. ### 5a. prior to the processing of data under paragraph 2 of this article , europol may exceptionally and temporarily process personal data received pursuant to article 17(1) and (2) for the purpose of determining whether such data comply with the requirements of paragraph 5 of this article , including by checking the data against all data that europol already processes in accordance with paragraph 5.


### 5a. prior to the processing of data under paragraph 2 of this article , europol may temporarily process personal data received pursuant to article 17(1) and (2) for the purpose of determining whether such data comply with the requirements of paragraph 5 of this article , including by checking the data against all data that europol already processes in accordance with paragraph 5. ### 5a. prior to the processing of data under paragraph 2 of this article , europol may temporarily process personal data received pursuant to article 17(1) and (2) exclusively for the purpose of determining whether such data comply with the requirements of paragraph 5 of this article , including by checking the data against all data that europol already processes in accordance with paragraph 5.


### europol may only process personal data pursuant to this paragraph for a maximum period of one year , or in justified cases for a longer period with the prior authorisation of the edps , where necessary for the purpose of this article. where the result of the processing indicates that personal data do not comply with the requirements of paragraph 5 of this article , europol shall delete that data and inform the provider of the data accordingly. ### europol may only process personal data pursuant to this paragraph for a maximum period of one year , or in duly justified cases for a longer period with the prior authorisation of the edps , where strictly necessary and proportionate for the purpose of this article. where the result of the processing indicates that personal data do not comply with the requirements of paragraph 5 of this article , europol shall immediately delete that data and inform the provider of the data accordingly.


### 1. where necessary for the support of a specific criminal investigation , europol may process personal data outside the categories of data subjects listed in annex ii where: ### 1. where objectively necessary for the support of a specific ongoing criminal investigation , europol may exceptionally process personal data outside the categories of data subjects listed in annex ii where:


### a member state or the eppo provides an investigative case file to europol pursuant to point (a) of article 17(1) for the purpose of operational analysis in support of that specific criminal investigation within the mandate of europol pursuant to point (c) of article 18(2); and ### a member state or the eppo has established that it is strictly necessary and proportionate to provide an investigative case file to europol pursuant to point (a) of article 17(1) and in full compliance with national and union law for the purpose of operational analysis in support of that specific ongoing criminal investigation within the mandate of europol pursuant to point (c) of article 18(2); and


### europol assesses that it is not possible to carry out the operational analysis of the investigative case file without processing personal data that does not comply with the requirements of article 18(5). this assessment shall be recorded. ### europol has verified that it is objective necessary and proportionate and has assessed that it is not possible to carry out the operational analysis of the ongoing investigative case file without processing personal data that does not comply with the requirements of article 18(5). this assessment shall be recorded in its entirety and shall be sent to the edps.


### 2. europol may process personal data contained in an investigative case for as long as it supports the on-going specific criminal investigation for which the investigative case file was provided by a member state or the eppo in accordance with paragraph 1 , and only for the purpose of supporting that investigation. ### 2. europol may process personal data contained in an investigative case for as long as it supports the on-going specific criminal investigation for which the investigative case file was provided by a member state or the eppo in accordance with paragraph 1 , and only for the purpose of supporting that investigation and where the scale , complexity , type or importance of the specific investigation requires to do so.