### 3. calls on the commission to focus on further ways to boost the decarbonisation of maritime transport as a way to promote investments towards sustainability; ### 3. calls on the commission to focus on further ways to boost the decarbonisation of maritime transport as a way to promote investments towards sustainability; in this regard , a shift towards a more sustainable and multimodal transport system , the renovation of the existing infrastructures , the completion of those included in the ten-t for the atlantic arc , the modernisation , the digitization and automation and the transition towards a circular economy-based business model must become priorities of utmost importance in the area;


### 3. calls on the commission to focus on further ways to boost the decarbonisation of maritime transport as a way to promote investments towards sustainability; ### 3. calls on the commission to focus on further ways to boost the decarbonisation of maritime transport as a way to promote investments towards sustainability , in particular technical and operational measures to improve the energy efficiency of vessels and the deployment of sustainable alternative fuels and the associated infrastructures;


### 4. highlights the fact that investment in coordination and cooperation between seaports , which act as gateways and hubs , is a priority for the blue economy; stresses that ports must play a key role in the shift towards sustainability and achieving balanced growth distribution across the territory; ### 4. highlights the fact that investment in coordination and cooperation between seaports , which act as gateways and hubs , is a priority for the blue economy; stresses that ports must play a key role in the shift towards sustainability of green costal tourism , aquaculture , shipbuilding , logistics and marine renewable industries , to ensure that all parts of the region can benefit from the growth of a smart and sustainable maritime transport and achieve balanced growth distribution across the territory;


### 4. highlights the fact that investment in coordination and cooperation between seaports , which act as gateways and hubs , is a priority for the blue economy; stresses that ports must play a key role in the shift towards sustainability and achieving balanced growth distribution across the territory; ### 4. highlights the fact that investment in coordination and cooperation between seaports , which act as gateways and hubs for both passengers and freight transport , is a priority for the blue economy; stresses that ports must play a key role in the shift towards sustainability and achieving balanced growth distribution across the territory;


### 4. points out that the 1 200 new maritime projects announced by the commission , worth almost eur 6 billion , have no direct link to the atlantic strategy , and takes the view that the regions have been insufficiently involved in the governance of the strategy; ### 4. points out that the 1 200 new maritime projects announced by the commission , worth almost eur 6 billion , have no direct link to the atlantic strategy , and takes the view that the regions have been insufficiently involved in the governance of the strategy; regrets the ex-post rationalisation which does not provide a real overview of the projects implemented through the strategy;


### 5. supports sustainable practices in coastal and maritime tourism , since they are essential for the competitiveness of the atlantic area and in the creation of high-value jobs focusing on blue education and vocational training; ### 5. supports sustainable practices in coastal and maritime tourism , since they are essential for the competitiveness of the atlantic area and in the creation of high-value jobs focusing on blue education and vocational training with a dedicated “blue erasmus programme” so as to attract young talents to all the sectors of the blue economy in the area , such as shipbuilding , energy , circular economy , marine sector and sustainable tourism in order to initiate a atlantic campus for advanced stem (science , technology , engineering and mathematics) education and training related to the blue economy and the european green deal;


### 6. highlights the need to protect and promote the attractiveness of the atlantic coastal areas , landscapes and cultural heritage using a holistic approach. ### 6. highlights the need to protect and promote the attractiveness of the atlantic coastal areas , landscapes and cultural heritage using a holistic approach which can include the development of alternative and thematic tourism products , with a view to enhancing the region’s profile as a tourist destination and ensuring a sustainable economy; emphasises , therefore , setting up designations of origin and quality labels for agricultural , fishing and aquaculture products produced in the atlantic regions to further spur gastronomic and cultural tourism;


### d. whereas the european atlantic area extends off the african coast to encompass madeira , the azores and the canary islands , and across the atlantic to take in the netherlands antilles , the french antilles , french guiana and saint pierre and miquelon , and whereas the atlantic strategy should address all these regions while remaining open to third countries and their regions; ### d. whereas the european atlantic area extends off the african coast to encompass madeira , the azores and the canary islands , and across the atlantic to take in the netherlands antilles , the french antilles , french guiana and saint pierre and miquelon , and whereas the atlantic strategy should address all these regions while enabling a close cooperation with third countries and their regions;


### 9. welcomes the new strategy’s more strictly defined priorities and calls for practical measures to be taken; ### 9. welcomes the new strategy’s more strictly defined priorities and calls for practical measures to be taken , directly resulting from the strategy;


### 10. deplores the fact that the eu budget contains no appropriations for the atlantic action plan; ### 10. deplores the fact that the eu budget contains no appropriations for the atlantic action plan; with this in mind , calls on the commission to consider labelling projects that meet the various priorities and objectives of the new strategy , in order to make it easier to finance them under the relevant european programmes and funds; in this respect , considers that the strategy should be mentioned in the operational programmes of the funds in the concerned regions;


### 11. stresses that greater synergies are needed to support a sustainable , robust and competitive blue economy in the atlantic region; ### 11. stresses that greater synergies are needed between the different european funds and programmes , particularly with directly managed programmes , as well as with national and regional programmes , to support a sustainable , robust and competitive blue economy in the atlantic regions;


### 14. underscores the importance of fisheries and warns against the harmful long-term effects of overfishing; ### 14. underlines the importance of fisheries; calls for this key sector of the blue economy to be included in the new strategy , in line with the commission's communication of 17 may 2021 on a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the european union; recalls that overfishing is harmful in the long term; stresses the need for member states and regions of the atlantic area to have a fair cooperation against unreported illegal fishing;


### 15. stresses the need to develop high-quality , sustainable tourism; ### 15. stresses the need to develop high-quality , sustainable tourism , enhancing the value of coastal areas by diversifying the activities on offer , while at the same time preserving them by combating the harmful effects of mass tourism on coastlines , the environment and the cultural heritage; notes the significant potential of gastronomic tourism linked in particular to fisheries and aquaculture products;


### 16. hopes that the strategy will encourage joint planning and development of the sectors of the blue economy in the atlantic area , with environmental and climate policies as central pillars , thus contributing towards the achievement of the union's decarbonisation objectives and promoting renewable offshore power generation technologies; ### 16. hopes that the strategy will encourage joint planning and development of the sectors of the blue economy in the atlantic area , with environmental and climate policies as central pillars , thus contributing towards the achievement of the union's decarbonisation objectives and promoting renewable offshore power generation technologies , while fighting against marine litter;


### 20. calls for the strategy to focus squarely on jobs; wishes to see an ambitious social component to promote job creation and , in particular , training for and access to maritime professions for young people; ### 20. calls for the strategy to focus squarely on jobs; wishes to see an ambitious social component to promote job creation and , in particular , training for and access to maritime professions for young people; stresses the need to create networks between universities and learning centres in the field of research and training on blue topics , and notes with interest the opportunities offered by the erasmus + 2021-2027 programme via the new initiatives of european university alliances and centres of vocational excellence; encourages the further development of the european blue schools;


### 21. calls for the concept of atlantic connectivity to include links between ports and the development of hinterland areas; ### 21. calls for the concept of atlantic connectivity to include links between ports and the development of hinterland areas via multimodal connections; regrets the persistent problems concerning interoperability of rail transport in the atlantic corridor;


### 22. calls for steps to be taken to eliminate rail bottlenecks , draw up plans for multimodal transfer to sustainable modes of transport , support the development of the atlantic rail motorway , enhance rail-port connections and link the major ten-t corridors with the other atlantic arc lines; ### 22. calls for steps to be taken to eliminate rail bottlenecks , draw up plans for multimodal transfer to sustainable modes of transport , support the development of the atlantic rail motorway , enhance rail-port connections and link them with other major ten-t corridors , in particular the mediterranean , north sea-mediterranean and rhine-alps corridors , and the other lines of the atlantic arc; notes with satisfaction the planned realignment of the maritime corridors between europe and ireland following brexit , and in particular the integration of ireland into the atlantic corridor;


### 25. proposes yearly high-level meetings; ### 25. proposes yearly high-level meetings; bringing together the commission and representatives of the member states and regions concerned; calls for more visibility on the new governance structure and future meetings;


### 28. takes the view that environmental ngos should be supported and involved; ### 28. takes the view that environmental ngos should be involved in the same way as institutional and local stakeholders;


### 30. calls for an increase in the number of specific calls for projects as part of the atlantic strategy; ### 30. calls the managing authorities of the funds , whether centrally or decentrally managed , for an increase in the number of specific calls for projects as part of the atlantic strategy;


### 31. recommends that the members of the atlantic strategy and the members of the interreg atlantic area monitoring committee establish common objectives and decision-making procedures; ### 31. recommends that the members of the atlantic strategy and the members of the interreg atlantic area monitoring committee establish common objectives and decision-making procedures , while stressing that the interreg atlantic area programme does not have the administrative and financial capacity , nor the vocation , to be the main source of funding for projects falling under the atlantic strategy;


### 32. advocates that the atlantic strategy be developed into an atlantic macro-regional strategy and that an atlantic macro-region be created with a view to improving coordination between measures addressing issues on land and at sea , provide multi-level governance and rationalise the sources of funding; ### 32. asks for the atlantic strategy to be developed into an atlantic macro-regional strategy and that an atlantic macro-region be created with a view to improving coordination between measures addressing issues on land and at sea , provide multi-level governance and rationalise the sources of funding; recalls that the council , in its conclusions of 5 june 2019 on the implementation of eu macro-regional strategies , remains open to the creation of new macro-regions; calls for the inclusion of outermost regions in this new macro-region and stresses the need to take due account of their specificities by developing in each basin - the caribbean basin , the amazon basin and the macaronesia basin - dedicated strategies focusing on outermost regions' particular challenges;


### (10) to ensure the consistent and sound oversight of service provision across europe , the national supervisory authorities should be guaranteed sufficient independence and resources. this should not prevent a national supervisory authority from being part of a regulatory authority competent for several regulated sectors if that regulatory authority fulfils the independence requirements , or from being joined in terms of its organisation with the national competition authority. . ### (10) to ensure the consistent and sound oversight of service provision across europe , the national supervisory authorities should be guaranteed budgetary and financial independence and sufficient resources. this should not prevent a national supervisory authority from being part of a regulatory authority competent for several regulated sectors if that regulatory authority fulfils the independence requirements , or from being joined in terms of its organisation with the national competition authority.


### (11) the financing of the national supervisory authorities should guarantee their independence , and should allow them to operate in accordance with the principles of fairness , transparency , non-discrimination and proportionality. appropriate procedures for appointing staff should contribute to guaranteeing the independence of the national supervisory authorities , ensuring in particular that the appointment of persons in charge of strategic decisions is made by a public authority which does not directly exert ownership rights over air navigation service providers. ### (11) the financing of the national supervisory authorities should guarantee their independence , and should allow them to operate in accordance with the principles of fairness , transparency , non-discrimination and proportionality. appropriate procedures and criteria for appointing staff should contribute to guaranteeing the independence of the national supervisory authorities , ensuring in particular that the appointment of persons in charge of strategic decisions is made by a public authority , which does not directly exert ownership rights over air navigation service providers.


### (17) air traffic service providers or airport operators should have the choice to procure communication , navigation and surveillance services (cns) , aeronautical information services (ais) , air traffic data services (ads) , meteorological services (met) or terminal air traffic services under market conditions , without prejudice to safety requirements , where they find that such procurement enables cost-efficiency gains. the possibility to resort to such procurement is expected to allow for more flexibility and to promote innovation in services , without affecting the specific needs of the military regarding confidentiality , interoperability , system resilience , data access , and atm security. ### (17) air traffic service providers or airport operators should procure communication , navigation and surveillance services (cns) , aeronautical information services (ais) , air traffic data services (ads) , meteorological services (met) or terminal air traffic services under market conditions , without prejudice to safety requirements , unless they prove that such procurement goes to the detriment of cost-efficiency gains. the national supervisory authorities concerned should assess and approve this proof. the procurement is expected to allow for more flexibility and to promote innovation in services , without affecting the specific needs of the military regarding confidentiality , interoperability , system resilience , data access , and atm security.


### (18) where terminal air traffic services are procured , they should not be subject to the charging scheme set out in this regulation , nor to , article 1(4) of directive 2009/12/ec of the european parliament and of the council30 , linked to the applicability of that scheme. ### (18) procured terminal air traffic services should not be subject to the charging scheme set out in this regulation , nor to , article 1(4) of directive 2009/12/ec of the european parliament and of the council30 , linked to the applicability of that scheme.


### (20) where applicable , the procurement of air navigation services should be carried out in accordance with directive 2014/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council31 and directive 2014/25/eu of the european parliament and of the council32 . national supervisory authorities should ensure that procurement requirements for air navigation services are fulfilled. ### (20) the procurement of air navigation services should be carried out in accordance with directive 2014/24/eu of the european parliament and of the council31 and directive 2014/25/eu of the european parliament and of the council32. national supervisory authorities should ensure that procurement requirements for air navigation services are fulfilled.


### (21) the traffic management of unmanned aircraft requires the availability of common information services. in order to contain the costs of such traffic management , prices for common information services should be based on cost and a reasonable mark-up for profit , and should be subject to approval by national supervisory authorities. to enable the provision of the service , the required data should be made available by air navigation service providers. ### (21) the entry of unmanned aircraft operations must lead to a safe and shared use of the european airspace amongst unmanned and traditional operations. the traffic management of unmanned aircraft in an integrated manner requires the availability of common information services in order to create a common understanding of airspace activity in a given piece of airspace. in order to contain the costs of such traffic management , prices for common information services should be based on cost and a reasonable mark-up for profit , and should be subject to approval by national supervisory authorities. to enable the provision of the service , the required data should be made available by air navigation service providers.


### (22) the performance and charging schemes are intended to make air navigation services provided under conditions other than market conditions more cost-efficient and to promote better service quality and should , to this end , include relevant and appropriate incentives. in view of this objective , the performance and charging schemes should not cover services supplied under market conditions. ### (22) the designated tendering procedure and the performance and charging schemes are intended to make air traffic services more cost-efficient and to promote better service quality and should , to this end , include relevant and appropriate incentives.


### (25) given the cross border and network elements inherent in the provision of en route air navigation services and the fact that , as a consequence , performance is notably to be assessed against union-wide performance targets , a union body should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for en route air navigation services , subject to judicial review by an appeal body and eventually by the court of justice. in order to ensure that the tasks be carried out with a high level of expertise and necessary independence , that union body should be the agency acting as performance review body (prb) , functioning in accordance with the dedicated governance rules set out in regulation (eu) 2018/1139. given their knowledge of the local circumstances , necessary to assess terminal air navigation services , national supervisory authorities should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for terminal air navigation services. the allocation of costs between en route and terminal air navigation services constitutes a single operation , relevant to both types of services , and should therefore be subject to the oversight of the agency acting as prb. ### (25) given the cross border and network elements inherent in the provision of en route air navigation services and the fact that , as a consequence , performance is notably to be assessed against union-wide performance targets , a union body should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for en route air navigation services , subject to judicial review by an appeal body and eventually by the court of justice. in order to ensure that the tasks be carried out with a high level of expertise and necessary independence , that union body should be the agency acting as performance review body (prb) , functioning in accordance with the dedicated governance rules set out in this regulation. given their knowledge of the local circumstances , necessary to assess terminal air navigation services , national supervisory authorities should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for terminal air navigation services. the allocation of costs between en route and terminal air navigation services constitutes a single operation , relevant to both types of services , and should therefore be subject to the oversight of the agency acting as prb.


### (29) mechanisms for modulation of charges to improve environmental performance and service quality , notably through increased use of sustainable alternative fuels , increased capacity and reduced delays , while maintaining an optimum safety level , should be set up at union-wide level given the cross-border nature of aviation. national supervisory authorities should also have the possibility to establish mechanisms at local level regarding terminal services. ### (29) mechanisms for modulation of charges to improve environmental performance and service quality , notably through increased use of sustainable alternative fuels , alternative clean propulsion technologies , more direct-routing , increased capacity and reduced delays , while maintaining an optimum safety level should be set up at union-wide level given the cross-border nature of aviation. national supervisory authorities should also have the possibility to establish mechanisms at local level regarding terminal services.


### (33) in the cooperative decision making process for the decisions to be taken by the network manager , the interest of the network should prevail. parties to the cooperative decision-making process should therefore act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network. the procedures for the cooperative decision-making process should promote the interest of the network , and be such that issues are resolved and consensus found wherever possible. ### (33) in the cooperative decision making process for the decisions to be taken by the network manager , the interest of the network should prevail , except in cases where national security demands otherwise. parties to the cooperative decision-making process should therefore act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network. the procedures for the cooperative decision-making process should promote the interest of the network , and be such that issues are resolved and consensus found wherever possible.


### (39) the concept of common projects should aim at implementing , in a timely , coordinated and synchronised manner , the essential operational changes identified in the european atm master plan which have a network-wide impact. the commission should be charged with carrying out a cost-benefit analysis in respect of the funding with a view to speedying up the deployment of the sesar project. ### (39) the concept of common projects should aim at implementing , in a timely , coordinated and synchronised manner , the essential operational changes identified in the european atm master plan which have a network-wide impact. in particular the common projects should promote and accelerate the update of new digital technologies that are critical to the future scalability , resilience and sustainability of the atm system in europe. the commission should be charged with carrying out a cost-benefit analysis in respect of the funding with a view to speeding up the deployment of the sesar project.


### 2. the application of this regulation shall be without prejudice to member states’ sovereignty over their airspace and to the requirements of the member states relating to public order , public security and defence matters , as set out in article 44. this regulation does not cover military operations and training. ### 2. the application of this regulation shall be without prejudice to member states’ sovereignty over their airspace and to the requirements of the member states relating to public order , public security and defence matters , as set out in article 44 and their national security , as set out in article 4 of the teu. this regulation does not cover military operations and training. cooperation with the military authorities is however necessary to ascertain the potential effects of implementing this regulation on these activities.


### 26. ‘cooperative decision-making’ means a process in which decisions are made based on interaction and consultation with member states , operational stakeholders and other actors as appropriate; ### 26. ‘cooperative decision-making’ means a process in which decisions by the network manager are made based on interaction and consultation with member states , operational stakeholders and other actors as appropriate;


### 40. ‘national supervisory authority’ means the national body or bodies entrusted by a member state with the tasks under this regulation other than the tasks covered by the national competent authority; ### 40. ‘national supervisory authority’ means the national body or bodies entrusted by a member state with the tasks under this regulation;


### 3. without prejudice to paragraph 1 , the national supervisory authorities shall be legally distinct and independent from any other public or private entity in terms of their organisation , functioning , legal structure and decision-making. ### deleted


### 3. without prejudice to paragraph 1 , the national supervisory authorities shall be legally distinct and independent from any other public or private entity in terms of their organisation , functioning , legal structure and decision-making. ### 3. without prejudice to paragraph 1 , the national supervisory authorities shall be legally distinct and independent from a legal , budgetary and financial point of view from any other public or private entity in terms of their organisation , functioning , legal structure and decision-making.


### 4. member states may set up national supervisory authorities which are competent for several regulated sectors , if those integrated regulatory authorities fulfil the independence requirements set out in this article. the national supervisory authority may also be joined in respect of its organisational structure with the national competition authority referred to in article 11 of council regulation (ec) no 1/200338 , if the joint body fulfils the independence requirements set out in this article. ### 4. member states may set up national supervisory authorities which are competent for several regulated sectors , if those integrated regulatory authorities fulfil the independence requirements set out in this article. the national supervisory authority may also be joined in respect of its organisational structure with the national competent authority and the national competition authority referred to in article 11 of council regulation (ec) no 1/200338 , if the joint body fulfils the independence requirements set out in this article.


### persons in charge of strategic decisions , audits or other functions directly linked to performance targets or oversight of air navigation service providers , shall not hold any professional position or responsibility with any air navigation service provider after their term in the national supervisory authority , for at least a period of two years. ### persons in charge of strategic decisions , audits or other functions directly linked to performance targets or oversight of air navigation service providers , shall not hold any professional position or responsibility with any air navigation service provider after their term in the national supervisory authority of more than six months , for:


### 7. member states shall ensure that national supervisory authorities have the necessary financial resources and capabilities to carry out the tasks assigned to them under this regulation in an efficient and timely manner. the national supervisory authorities shall manage their staff based on their own appropriations , to be set in proportion to the tasks to be fulfilled by the authority in accordance with article 4. ### 7. member states shall ensure that national supervisory authorities have the necessary financial resources and capabilities to carry out the tasks assigned to them under this regulation in an efficient and timely manner. the national supervisory authorities shall manage their staff based on their own appropriations , to be set in accordance with the tasks to be fulfilled by the authority in accordance with article 4


### 10. the commission shall establish detailed rules laying down the modalities of recruitment and selection procedures referred to in paragraph 5 , points (a) and (b). those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3). ### 10. the commission shall establish detailed rules laying down the modalities of recruitment criteria and selection procedures referred to in paragraph 5 , points (a) and (b). those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3).


### apply the performance and charging schemes set out in in articles 10 to 17 and 19 to 22 and the implementing acts referred to in articles 18 and 23 , within the limits of their tasks defined in those articles and acts , and oversee the application of the regulation regarding the transparency of accounts of designated air traffic service providers in accordance with article 25. ### implement the performance and charging schemes set out in in articles 10 to 17 and 19 to 22 and the implementing acts referred to in articles 18 and 23 , within the limits of their tasks defined in those articles and acts , and oversee the application of the regulation regarding the transparency of accounts of designated air traffic service providers in accordance with article 25.


### it shall take all necessary enforcement measures which may , where appropriate , include the amendment , limitation , suspension or revocation of economic certificates issued by them in accordance with article 6. ### it shall take all necessary enforcement measures which may , where appropriate , including fines and periodic penalty payments for the purpose of its tasks in accordance with paragraph 1.


### 3. national supervisory authorities shall facilitate the provision of cross-border services by air navigation service providers for the purpose of improving network performance. in the case of provision of air navigation services in an airspace falling under the responsibility of two or more member states , the member states concerned shall conclude an agreement on the supervision to be carried out by them under this regulation , of the air navigation service providers concerned . the national supervisory authorities concerned may establish a plan specifying the implementation of their co-operation with a view to giving effect to that agreement. ### 3. national supervisory authorities shall facilitate the provision of cross-border services by air navigation service providers for the purpose of improving network performance. in the case of provision of air navigation services in an airspace falling under the responsibility of two or more member states , the member states concerned shall conclude an agreement on the supervision to be carried out by them under this regulation , of the air navigation service providers concerned . the national supervisory authorities concerned shall establish a plan specifying the implementation of their co-operation with a view to giving effect to that agreement.


### 5. where permitted by national law and with a view to regional cooperation , national supervisory authorities may also conclude agreements on the division of responsibilities regarding the supervisory tasks. they shall notify the commission of these agreements. ### 5. where permitted by national law and with a view to regional cooperation , national supervisory authorities shall also conclude agreements on the division of responsibilities regarding the supervisory tasks. they shall notify the commission of these agreements.


### 1. air navigation service providers shall , in addition to the certificates they are required to hold pursuant to article 41 of regulation (eu) no 2018/1139 , hold an economic certificate. this economic certificate shall be issued upon application , when the applicant has demonstrated sufficient financial robustness and has obtained appropriate liability and insurance cover. ### 1. air navigation service providers shall , in addition to the certificates they are required to hold pursuant to article 41 of regulation (eu) no 2018/1139 , hold an economic certificate. this economic certificate shall be issued upon application , when the applicant has demonstrated financial robustness and has obtained appropriate liability and insurance cover.


### 6. the commission shall adopt , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3) , implementing rules regarding detailed requirements on financial robustness , in particular financial strength and financial resilience , as well as in respect of liability and insurance cover. in order to ensure the uniform implementation of and compliance with paragraphs (1) , (4) and (5) of this article , the commission shall adopt implementing acts , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3) , laying down detailed provisions concerning the rules and procedures for certification and for conducting the investigations , inspections , audits and other monitoring activities necessary to ensure effective oversight by the national supervisory authority of the entities subject to this regulation. ### 6. the commission shall adopt , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3) , implementing rules regarding detailed requirements on financial robustness , in particular financial strength and financial resilience , as well as in respect of liability and insurance cover. in order to ensure the uniform implementation of and compliance with paragraphs (1) , (4) and (5) of this article , the commission shall adopt implementing acts , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3) , laying down detailed provisions concerning the rules and procedures for certification and for conducting the investigations , inspections , audits and other monitoring activities necessary to ensure effective oversight and enforcement by the national supervisory authority of the entities subject to this regulation.


### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of air traffic services on an exclusive basis within specific airspace blocks in respect of the airspace under their responsibility. for this purpose , member states shall individually or collectively , designate one or more air traffic service provider(s). the air traffic service providers shall fulfill the following conditions: ### 1. member states shall ensure the provision of air traffic services on an exclusive basis within specific airspace blocks in respect of the airspace under their responsibility. for this purpose , member states shall individually or collectively , designate on the basis of a competitive tendering procedure in accordance with article 35a (new) of this regulation one or more air traffic service provider(s). the air traffic service providers shall fulfil the following conditions:


### each decision to designate an air traffic service provider shall be valid for a maximum of ten years. member states may decide to renew the designation of an air traffic service provider. ### deleted


### 3. member states shall specify the rights and obligations to be met by the air traffic service providers , designated individually or jointly. the obligations shall include conditions for making available relevant data enabling all aircraft movements to be identified in the airspace under their responsibility. ### 3. member states shall specify in the air traffic service contract the rights and obligations to be met by the air traffic service providers , designated individually or jointly. the obligations shall include conditions for making available relevant data enabling all aircraft movements to be identified in the airspace under their responsibility


### conditions regarding the provision of cns , ais , ads , met and terminal air traffic services ### the provision of cns , ais , ads , met and terminal air traffic services


### 1. where this enables cost-efficiency gains to the benefit of airspace users , air traffic service providers may decide to procure cns , ais , ads or met services under market conditions. ### 1. air traffic service providers shall procure cns , ais , ads or met services under market conditions , unless they prove to the national supervisory authorities concerned that the procurement would result in a loss of cost efficiency to the detriment of the airspace users.


### where this enables cost-efficiency gains to the benefit of airspace users , member states shall allow airport operators to procure terminal air traffic services for aerodrome control under market conditions. ### the national supervisory authorities shall be responsible for assessing and approving this proof.


### where this enables cost-efficiency gains to the benefit of airspace users , member states shall allow airport operators to procure terminal air traffic services for aerodrome control under market conditions. ### where this enables cost-efficiency gains to the benefit of airspace users , member states may allow airport operators to procure terminal air traffic services for aerodrome control under market conditions.


### in addition , where this enables cost-efficiency gains to the benefit of airspace users , member states may allow airport operators or the national supervisory authority concerned to procure terminal air traffic services for approach control under market conditions. ### in addition , member states shall allow airport operators or the national supervisory authority concerned to procure terminal air traffic services for approach control under market conditions.


### 2. procurement of services under market conditions shall be on the basis of equal , non-discriminatory and transparent conditions in accordance with union law including treaty rules on competition. the tender procedures for the procurement of the services concerned shall be designed so as to enable the effective participation of competing providers in these procedures including through regular reopening of competition. ### 2. procurement of services under market conditions shall be on the basis of equal , non-discriminatory and transparent conditions in accordance with union law including treaty rules on competition. the tender procedures for the procurement of the services concerned shall be designed so as to enable the effective participation of competing providers in these procedures including through regular reopening of competition. the period of service allocation following the tender procedure shall not exceed the reference period.


### 3. member states shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the provision of en route air traffic services is separated in terms of organisation from the provision of cns , ais , ads , met and terminal air traffic services and that the requirement concerning the separation of accounts referred to in article 25(3) is respected. ### deleted


### 1. where common information services are provided , the data disseminated shall present the integrity and quality necessary to enable the safe provision of services for the management of traffic of unmanned aircraft. ### 1. where common information services are provided , the data disseminated shall present the integrity and quality necessary to enable the safe and integrated provision of services for the management of traffic of unmanned aircraft in a way that enables the shared use of the airspace together with manned aircrafts.


### 2. the price for common information services shall be based on the fixed and variable costs of providing the service concerned and may , in addition , include a mark-up reflecting an appropriate risk-return trade-off. ### 2. the price for common information services shall be based strictly on the fixed and variable costs of providing the service concerned and may , in addition , include a reasonable mark-up reflecting an appropriate risk-return trade-off.


### 4. as far as operations in specific volumes of airspace designated by the member states for unmanned aircraft operations are concerned , relevant operational data shall be made available in real-time by air navigation service providers. common information service providers shall use those data only for operational purposes of the services they provide. access to relevant operational data shall be granted to common information service providers , on a non-discriminatory basis , without prejudice to security or defence policy interests. ### 4. where manned and unmanned operations are expected to take place in specific volumes of airspace , relevant operational data shall be made available in real-time by air navigation service provider to the u-space service provider. the providers concerned shall use those data only for operational purposes of the services they provide. access to relevant operational data shall be granted to common information service providers , on a non-discriminatory basis , without prejudice to security or defence policy interests.


### union -wide performance targets in the key performance areas of the environment , capacity and cost-efficiency for each reference period ; ### union-wide performance targets on in the key performance areas of safety , the environment , capacity and cost-efficiency for each reference period;


### performance plans including binding performance targets in the key performance areas mentioned in point (a) for each reference period ; ### national performance plans or plans for functional airspace blocks including binding performance targets , ensuring consistency with the community-wide performance targets in the key performance areas mentioned in point (a) for each reference period;


### the commission may add additional key performance areas for performance target setting or monitoring purposes , where necessary to improve performance. ### the commission may , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3) , take a decision to add additional key performance areas for performance target setting or monitoring purposes , where necessary to improve performance.


### 1. the commission shall adopt the union-wide performance targets for en route air navigation services and for terminal air navigation services in the key performance areas of environment , capacity and cost-efficiency for each reference period , in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 37(2) and with paragraphs 2 to 3 of this article. in conjunction with the union-wide performance targets , the commission may define complementary baseline values , breakdown values or benchmark groups , for the purpose of enabling the assessment and approval of draft performance plans in accordance with the criteria referred to in article 13(3). ### 1. the commission shall adopt the union-wide performance targets for en route air navigation services and for terminal air navigation services in the key performance areas of safety , environment , capacity and cost-efficiency for each reference period , in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(2) and with paragraphs 2 to 3 of this article. in conjunction with the union-wide performance targets , the commission may define complementary baseline values , breakdown values or benchmark groups , for the purpose of enabling the assessment and approval of draft performance plans in accordance with the criteria referred to in article 13(3).


### the draft performance plans shall be adopted after the setting of union-wide performance targets and before the start of the reference period concerned. they shall contain performance targets for en route air navigation services in the key performance areas of the environment , capacity and cost-efficiency , consistent with the union-wide performance targets. those draft performance plans shall take account of the european atm master plan. the draft performance plans shall be made publicly available. ### the draft performance plans shall be adopted after the setting of union-wide performance targets and before the start of the reference period concerned. they shall contain performance targets for en route air navigation services in the key performance areas of the environment , capacity and cost-efficiency , consistent with the union-wide performance targets. those draft performance plans shall contribute to the implementation of the european atm master plan. the draft performance plans shall be made publicly available.


### 3. draft performance plans for en route air navigation services shall contain performance targets for en route air navigation services that are consistent with the respective union-wide performance targets in all key performance areas and fulfil the additional conditions laid down in the third subparagraph. ### 3. draft performance plans for en route air navigation services shall contain performance targets for en route air navigation services that are consistent with the respective union-wide performance targets in all key performance areas and fulfil the additional conditions laid down in the third subparagraph. military training and operations shall not be taken as criteria in the assessment of performance objectives.


### the designated air traffic service provider shall provide the information and data necessary for the monitoring of the performance of air navigation services. this shall include information and data related to actual costs and revenues. where performance targets are not reached or the performance plan is not correctly implemented , the agency acting as prb shall issue decisions requiring corrective measures to be implemented by the air traffic service providers. these corrective measures may include , where objectively necessary , a requirement for an air traffic service provider to delegate the provision of the relevant services to another air traffic service provider. where the performance targets continue to be missed , or where the performance plan continues to be incorrectly implemented or where corrective measures imposed are not or not properly applied , the agency acting as prb shall conduct an investigation and provide an opinion to the commission in accordance with article 24(2). the commission may take action in accordance with article 24(3). ### the agency acting as prb shall issue regular reports , within the time limits referred to in the implementing acts to be adopted in accordance with article 18 , on the monitoring of performance of en route air navigation services and network functions , including regular assessments of the achievement of the en route union-wide performance targets and of performance targets for en route air navigation services for air traffic service providers and making the results of those assessments publicly available. the designated air traffic service provider shall provide the information and data necessary for the monitoring of the performance of air navigation services. this shall include information and data related to actual costs and revenues. where performance targets are not reached or the performance plan is not correctly implemented , the agency acting as prb shall issue decisions requiring corrective measures , including fines and periodic penalty payments in accordance with article 42a of this regulation and article 84a of regulation [easa-prb] , to be implemented by the air traffic service providers. these corrective measures may include , where objectively necessary , a requirement for an air traffic service provider to delegate the provision of the relevant services to another air traffic service provider. where the performance targets continue to be missed , or where the performance plan continues to be incorrectly implemented or where corrective measures imposed are not or not properly applied , the agency acting as prb shall conduct an investigation and provide an opinion to the commission in accordance with article 24(2). the commission may take action in accordance with article 24(3).


### the draft performance plans shall be adopted after the setting of union-wide performance targets and before the start of the reference period concerned. they shall contain performance targets for terminal air navigation services in the key performance areas of environment , capacity and cost-efficiency , consistent with the union-wide performance targets. those draft performance plans shall take account of the european atm master plan. the draft performance plans shall be made publicly available. ### the draft performance plans shall be adopted after the setting of union-wide performance targets and before the start of the reference period concerned. they shall contain performance targets for terminal air navigation services in the key performance areas of environment , capacity and cost-efficiency , consistent with the union-wide performance targets. those draft performance plans shall contribute to the implementation of the european atm master plan. the draft performance plans shall be made publicly available.


### where performance targets are not reached or the performance plan is not correctly implemented , the national supervisory authority shall issue decisions requiring corrective measures to be implemented by the air traffic service providers. these corrective measures may include , where objectively necessary , a requirement for an air traffic service provider to delegate the provision of the relevant services to another air traffic service provider. where the performance targets continue to be missed , or where the performance plan continues to be incorrectly implemented , or where corrective measures imposed are not or not properly applied , the national supervisory authority shall request the agency acting as prb to conduct an investigation in accordance with article 24(2) , and the commission may take action in accordance with article 24(3). ### where performance targets are not reached or the performance plan is not correctly implemented , the national supervisory authority shall issue decisions requiring corrective measures to be implemented by the air traffic service providers. these corrective measures shall include mechanisms , such as fines and periodic penalty payments , and/or , where objectively necessary , a requirement for an air traffic service provider to delegate the provision of the relevant services to another air traffic service provider. where the performance targets continue to be missed , or where the performance plan continues to be incorrectly implemented , or where corrective measures imposed are not or not properly applied , the national supervisory authority shall request the agency acting as prb to conduct an investigation in accordance with article 24(2) , and the commission may take action in accordance with article 24(3).


### 1. the agency acting as prb shall on a regular basis establish a union-wide overview of the performance of terminal air navigation services and of how it relates to union-wide performance targets. ### 1. the agency acting as prb shall on a regular basis , once per year , establish a union-wide overview of the performance of terminal air navigation services and of how it relates to union-wide performance targets.


### 6. designated air traffic service providers shall provide details of their cost base to the agency acting as prb , the national supervisory authorities , and the commission. to this end , costs shall be broken down in line with the separation of accounts referred to in article 25(3) , and by distinguishing staff costs , operating costs other than staff costs , depreciation costs , cost of capital , costs incurred for fees and charges paid to the agency acting as prb , and exceptional costs. ### 6. designated air traffic service providers shall provide full details of their cost base to the agency acting as prb , the national supervisory authorities , and the commission. to this end , costs shall be broken down in line with the separation of accounts referred to in article 25(3) , and by distinguishing staff costs , operating costs other than staff costs , depreciation costs , cost of capital , costs incurred for fees and charges paid to the agency acting as prb , and exceptional costs.


### 5. charges shall be modulated to encourage air navigation service providers , airports and airspace users to support improvements in environmental performance , or service quality such as increased use of sustainable alternative fuels , increased capacity , reduced delays and sustainable development , while maintaining an optimum safety level , in particular for implementing the european atm master plan. the modulation shall consist of financial advantages or disadvantages and shall be revenue neutral for air traffic service providers. ### 5. charges shall be modulated to encourage air navigation service providers , airports and airspace users to support improvements in environmental performance , or service quality such as increased use of sustainable alternative fuels , increased capacity , reduced delays and sustainable development , while maintaining an optimum safety level , in particular for implementing the european atm master plan. the modulation shall consist of financial advantages or disadvantages and shall be revenue neutral for air traffic service providers. these modulations must , as a minimum requirement , pay due consideration to use by airspace users of available routes that reduce aircraft emissions.


### 5. charges shall be modulated to encourage air navigation service providers , airports and airspace users to support improvements in environmental performance , or service quality such as increased use of sustainable alternative fuels , increased capacity , reduced delays and sustainable development , while maintaining an optimum safety level , in particular for implementing the european atm master plan. the modulation shall consist of financial advantages or disadvantages and shall be revenue neutral for air traffic service providers. ### 5. charges shall be modulated to encourage air navigation service providers , airports and airspace users to support improvements in environmental performance , such as increased use of sustainable alternative fuels , alternative clean propulsion technologies , or service quality such as increased capacity , reduced delays , more direct-routing and sustainable development , while maintaining an optimum safety level , in particular for implementing the european atm master plan. the modulation shall consist of financial advantages or disadvantages and shall be revenue neutral for air traffic service providers.


### 2. at the request of one or more member states , of a national supervisory authority or of the commission , the agency acting as prb shall carry out an investigation into any allegation of non-compliance as referred to in paragraph 1. where it has indications of such non-compliance , the agency acting as prb may initiate an investigation on its own initiative. it shall conclude the investigation within four months of receipt of a request , after having heard the member state , the national supervisory authority concerned and the designated air traffic service provider concerned. without prejudice to article 41(1) , the agency acting as prb shall share the results of the investigation with the member states concerned , the air traffic service providers concerned and the commission. ### 2. at the request of one or more member states , of a national supervisory authority or of the commission , the agency acting as prb shall carry out an investigation into any allegation of non-compliance as referred to in paragraph 1. where it has indications of such non-compliance , the agency acting as prb shall initiate an investigation on its own initiative. it shall conclude the investigation within four months of receipt of a request , after having heard the member state , the national supervisory authority concerned and the designated air traffic service provider concerned. without prejudice to article 41(1) , the agency acting as prb shall share the results of the investigation with the member states concerned , the air traffic service providers concerned and the commission.


### 3. the commission may issue an opinion on whether articles 10 to 17 and 19 to 22 and the implementing acts referred to in articles 18 and 23 have been complied with by member states and/or air traffic service providers and shall notify this opinion to the member state or member states and the air traffic service provider concerned. ### 3. the commission shall issue an opinion on whether articles 10 to 17 and 19 to 22 and the implementing acts referred to in articles 18 and 23 have been complied with by member states and/or air traffic service providers and shall notify this opinion to the member state or member states and the air traffic service provider concerned.


### 1. air navigation service providers , independently of their system of ownership or legal structures , shall annually draw up and publish their financial accounts. these accounts shall comply with the international accounting standards adopted by the union . where , owing to the legal status of the air navigation service provider , full compliance with the international accounting standards is not possible , the provider shall achieve such compliance to the maximum possible extent. air navigation service providers shall publish an annual report and regularly undergo an independent audit for the accounts referred to in this paragraph . ### 1. air navigation service providers , independently of their system of ownership or legal structures , shall annually draw up and publish their financial accounts. these accounts shall comply with the international accounting standards adopted by the union. where , owing to the legal status of the air navigation service provider , full compliance with the international accounting standards is not possible , the provider shall achieve such compliance within 1 year from the entry in force of this regulation. air navigation service providers shall publish an annual report and regularly undergo an independent audit for the accounts referred to in this paragraph .


### management of the delivery of air traffic control capacity in the network as set out in the binding network operations plan (nop); ### management of the delivery of air traffic control capacity in the network as set out in the network operations plan (nop);


### decide on individual measures to implement the network functions and to support the effective implementation of the binding network operations plan and the achievement of the binding performance targets; ### decide on individual measures to implement the network functions and to support the effective implementation of the binding network operations plan and the achievement of the binding performance targets. these measures shall include corrections made to the flight plan submitted in order to minimise its environmental impact. in that case , paragraph 7 shall not apply.


### decide on individual measures to implement the network functions and to support the effective implementation of the binding network operations plan and the achievement of the binding performance targets; ### decide on individual measures to implement the network functions and to support the effective implementation of the network operations plan and the achievement of the binding performance targets;


### 7. the network manager shall take decisions through a cooperative decision-making process. parties to the cooperative decision-making process shall act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network. the cooperative decision-making process shall promote the interest of the network. ### 7. the network manager shall take decisions through a cooperative decision-making process. parties to the cooperative decision-making process shall act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network. the cooperative decision-making process shall promote the interest of the network , taking account of the essential security-related interests of the member states and their competence to ensure national security.


### 3. access to relevant operational data as referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted to the authorities in charge of safety oversight , performance oversight and network oversight , including the agency. ### 3. access to relevant operational data as referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted to the authorities in charge of safety oversight , performance oversight and network oversight , including the agency. the military bodies responsible for oversight and protection of airspace shall also be granted access to its data.


### 1. taking into account the organisation of military aspects under their responsibility , member states shall ensure the application within the single european sky of the concept of the flexible use of airspace as described by icao and as developed by eurocontrol , in order to facilitate airspace management and air traffic management in the context of the common transport policy and in consistency with the european atm master plan. ### 1. taking into account the organisation of military aspects under their responsibility , member states shall ensure the application within the single european sky of the concept of the flexible use of airspace as described by icao and as developed by eurocontrol , in order to facilitate airspace management and air traffic management in the context of the common transport policy and , when circumstances allow , in consistency with the european atm master plan .


### 3. where , in particular following the reports submitted by member states , it becomes necessary to reinforce and harmonise the application of the concept of the flexible use of airspace within the single european sky , the commission shall adopt measures within the context of the common transport policy. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3). ### 3. where , in particular following the reports submitted by member states , it becomes necessary to reinforce and harmonise the application of the concept of the flexible use of airspace , the relevant technological airspace infrastructure and technical innovation within the single european sky , the commission and the agency shall adopt measures within the context of the common transport policy such as the harmonization of training for air traffic controllers. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 37(3).


### 1. the commission may set up common projects for implementing the essential operational changes identified in the european atm master plan having a network-wide impact. ### 1. the commission may set up common projects for implementing the essential operational changes identified in the european atm master plan having a network-wide impact. such projects shall support a timely and synchronised deployment of the priority enablers towards the digital european sky and european green deal. they shall further support the improvement of the performance of the european aviation system in key areas such as capacity , flight and cost efficiency , the provision of enabling services such as advanced communications , as well as environmental sustainability , within the overriding safety objective.


### 2. the commission may also establish governance mechanisms for common projects and their implementation. ### 2. in order to support the priorities set in paragraph 1 of this article , the commission may also establish governance mechanisms for common projects and their implementation.


### 2. the delegation of power referred to in articles 6 and 26 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from [the date of the publication of this regulation]. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. ### 2. the delegation of power referred to in articles 6 , 9 , 26 and 42a shall be conferred on the commission for a period of seven years from [the date of the publication of this regulation]. the delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration , unless the european parliament or the council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.


### 3. the delegation of power referred to in articles 6 and 26 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. ### 3. the delegation of power referred to in articles 6 , 9 , 26 and 42a may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council. a decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein. it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.


### 5. a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 6 and 26 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council. ### 5. a delegated act adopted pursuant to articles 6 , 9 , 26 and 42a shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the european parliament or the council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the european parliament and the council or if , before the expiry of that period , the european parliament and the council have both informed the commission that they will not object. that period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the european parliament or the council.


### consultation of stakeholders ### industry consultation body


### member states shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and of the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof in particular by airspace users , airport operators and air navigation service providers , and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive. ### member states shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation , except for the rules on fines and periodic penalty payments when the agency is acting as referred to in article 42a , and of the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof in particular by airspace users , airport operators and air navigation service providers , and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive.


### 2. article 3(3) shall apply from [op please insert the date - 48 months after the entry into force of this regulation]. ### 2. article 3(3) shall apply from [op please insert the date - 12 months after the entry into force of this regulation].


### b. whereas the common fisheries policy (cfp) seeks to guarantee the proper conservation and management of marine biological resources and ensure that fishing and aquaculture activities contribute to environmental , social and economic sustainability; ### b. whereas the common fisheries policy (cfp) seeks to guarantee the proper conservation and management of marine biological resources and that fishing and aquaculture activities are environmentally sustainable in the long term and are managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic , social and employment benefits , and of contributing to the availability of food supplies ,


### 1. recalls the critical role of small-scale fisheries in food security and nutrition; notes the potential conflicts between fisheries and other emerging sectors of the blue economy; ### 1. recalls the critical role of small-scale fisheries in food security and nutrition; notes the importance of timely and inclusive planning in order to avoid potential conflicts between fisheries and other emerging sectors of the blue economy;


### 2. calls on the commission to promote the establishment of maritime transport partnerships with the private sector in order to improve innovation and strengthen competitiveness; ### 2. highlights that maritime transport is a key for international connectivity , for the european economy and for their regions; stresses the importance of enhancing the role of ports and the need of investments in smart infrastructures , as well as the development and management of ports , which should enable further capacities to accommodate trade growth; calls on the commission to promote the establishment of maritime transport partnerships with the private sector at eu and international level in order to address the current international trade and supply chain challenges , improve innovation and strengthen competitiveness;


### 2. urges all blue economy stakeholders to base their activities on the responsible use of natural resources , decarbonisation and circular economy concepts; ### 2. urges all blue economy stakeholders to base their activities on the sustainable use of natural resources , decarbonisation and circular economy concepts;


### 2. stresses the need to implement an integrated ecosystem-based approach to all sectors of the blue economy , including extractive industries; ### 2. considering that the ocean is one , global and continuous , that its good ecological status as climate regulator is essential; stresses the individual and collective responsibility to preserve it and implement an integrated ecosystem-based approach to all sectors of the blue economy , including extractive industries;


### 3. calls on the commission and the member states to complete priority projects within the trans-european transport network (ten-t) , in particular projects involving the atlantic , the mediterranean and cross-border areas , while promoting the full development of the ten-t motorways of the sea and the connection of islands to the mainland; ### 3. calls on the commission and the member states to complete priority projects within the trans-european transport network (ten-t) , in particular projects involving the atlantic , the mediterranean and cross-border areas and paying particular attention to special needs regarding connectivity and accessibility for peripheral , islands and outermost regions , while promoting the full development of the ten-t motorways of the sea and the connection of islands to the mainland;


### 3. calls on the commission to establish legally binding instruments to make the blue economy ‘greener’ and to align it with the overall objectives of the european green deal; ### 3. calls on the commission to establish legislative or non-legislative initiatives to make the blue economy ‘greener’ so that it may become a basic pillar of the european green deal;


### 3. recalls the eu’s responsibility in global fisheries governance , which should prioritise the rights of small-scale fishers and protect their use of and control over fishing resources; ### 3. recalls the eu’s responsibility and important role in global fisheries governance , which should prioritise the sustainable management of natural resources including fisheries resources; highlights in this regard the importance of ensuring a sustainable development of the fishing sector including small-scale fishers sector


### 4. highlights that fostering the blue economy is key to reviving the economy as a whole and restoring the social aspects of several sectors severely affected by the covid-19 pandemic; ### 4. highlights that fostering the blue economy is key to reviving the economy as a whole and restoring the economic and social aspects of several sectors , such as transport and tourism among others , severely affected by the covid-19 pandemic;


### 4. recalls the eu’s commitment to the principle of policy coherence for development;stresses thatsustainable fisheries partnership agreements must neither undermine local food security nor threaten small-scale fisheries in non-eu countries by putting them in direct competition with eu vessels; calls for the agreements to be aligned with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development by increasing sectoral support and sustainability provisions on surpluses , discards and the precautionary approach; ### 4. recalls the eu’s commitment to the principle of policy coherence for development;stresses thatsustainable fisheries partnership agreements must neither undermine local food security nor threaten small-scale fisheries in non-eu countries by putting them in direct competition with eu vessels; points out the importance of these agreements in terms of bilateral policy cooperation in the area of fisheries and calls for the agreements to be aligned with the 2030 agenda for sustainable development , and notably with sdg 14 (“conserve and sustainably use the oceans , seas and marine resources for sustainable development”) , by increasing sectoral support and sustainability provisions on surpluses , discards and the precautionary approach;


### 5. stresses that the production of fishmeal and fish oil contributes to overfishing in developing countries; calls for mandatory due diligence measures to ensure that the whole seafood-industry supply chain is fair , fully traceable and free of illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing; ### 5. stresses that the production of fishmeal and fish oil , among others , contributes to overfishing in developing countries; calls for mandatory due diligence measures to ensure that the whole seafood-industry supply chain is fair , fully traceable and free of illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing;


### — having regard to the commission communication of 20 may 2020 entitled ‘eu biodiversity strategy for 2030 - bringing nature back into our lives’ (com(2020)0380) , ### — having regard to the commission communication of 20 may 2020 entitled ‘eu biodiversity strategy for 2030 - bringing nature back into our lives’ (com(2020)0380) , and to the european parliament resolution of 9 june 2021 regarding this strategy ,


### — having regard to the commission communication of 20 may 2020 entitled ‘a farm to fork strategy for a fair , healthy and environmentally-friendly food system’ (com(2020)0381) , ### — having regard to the commission communication of 20 may 2020 entitled ‘a farm to fork strategy for a fair , healthy and environmentally-friendly food system’ (com(2020)0381) , and to the european parliament resolution of 20 october 2021 regarding this strategy ,


### d. whereas the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity is fundamental to the health of the oceans , which contain millions of species , and hence to the health and survival of the planet; ### d. whereas the preservation of marine biodiversity is fundamental to the health of the oceans , which contain millions of species , and hence to the health and survival of the planet;


### g. whereas the loss of marine biodiversity is having a major environmental , social and economic impact on the eu fisheries sector and on coastal and island communities and must therefore be reversed and biodiversity restored; ### g. whereas the loss of marine biodiversity is having a major environmental , social and economic impact on the eu fisheries sector and on coastal and island territories and must therefore be reversed and biodiversity restored;


### j. whereas oil and gas exploration , combined with the large-scale exploitation of offshore renewable energy resources , may generate competition and sea space management conflicts that mainly affect fishing activities , in particular small-scale fisheries and coastal communities; ### j. whereas sea space planning is crucial to avoid competition and sea space management conflicts that could mainly affect fishing activities , in particular small-scale fisheries and coastal communities;


### m. whereas it is necessary to have a global vision for the management and conservation of marine resources; ### m. whereas it is necessary to have a global vision and an ecosystemic approach for the management and conservation of marine resources;


### n. whereas , when it comes to diversifying consumption , access to information about nutritional values , provenance or place of production is fundamental to consumer behaviour; ### n. whereas , when it comes to diversifying consumption , improved traceability with access to information about nutritional values , provenance or place of production is fundamental to consumer behaviour


### 6. urges the eu to develop a human rights-based approach towards ocean governance and the blue economy by supporting food sovereignty for local fishing communities; ### 6. urges the eu to develop a human rights-based approach towards ocean governance and the blue economy by supporting fair supply chains and food sovereignty for local fishing communities;


### 8. recalls that a growing body of research shows that objectives on biodiversity and climate change mitigation and adaptation are better achieved when local communities have direct control over the management of the resources on which they rely; highlights the risks of ocean grabbing linked to maritime spatial planning; ### 8. recalls that a growing body of research shows that objectives on biodiversity and climate change mitigation and adaptation are better achieved when fishers and local communities have direct control over the management of the resources on which they rely; stresses that ecosystems managed by coastal communities are among the richest and most productive and also contribute to the adaptation of coastal areas to the consequences of climate change; highlights the risks of ocean grabbing linked to maritime spatial planning;


### 1. stresses that lockdown has had a considerable impact on mobility demand and the choice of transport mode , especially in urban areas; notes that the social distancing introduced as part of sanitary measures in the eu has led citizens to take up mobility options other than public transport in order to avoid gatherings of people; ### 1. stresses that lockdown has had a considerable impact on mobility demand and the choice of transport mode , especially in urban areas; notes that the social distancing introduced as part of sanitary measures in the eu has led citizens to take up mobility options other than public transport in order to avoid gatherings of people , leading also to an increasing use of private cars and the increase in co2 emissions related to this;


### 2. stresses the need for local authorities to reengineer public transport in order to ensure safe , healthy and environmentally sustainable commuting options and to complement public transport with on-demand and shared transport services; ### 2. believes that covid-19 crisis has shown the need for new urban planning and mobility solutions in order to make urban areas more resilient and adaptable to mobility demand and it should be an occasion to reduce transport congestion and greenhouse emissions; stresses , in this respect , the need for local authorities to reengineer public transport in order to ensure safe , healthy and environmentally sustainable commuting options and to complement public transport with on-demand and shared transport services , as well as to adapt the infrastructure and reorganise the management of space to include active mobility and sustainable freight;


### 2. stresses the need for local authorities to reengineer public transport in order to ensure safe , healthy and environmentally sustainable commuting options and to complement public transport with on-demand and shared transport services; ### 2. stresses the need for local authorities to reengineer public transport in order to ensure safe , healthy and environmentally sustainable commuting options and to complement public transport with on-demand and shared transport services; highlights that eu , national and regional awareness-raising campaigns on the safe use of public transport would help and encourage citizens to regain trust in collective passenger transport;


### 2. stresses the need for local authorities to reengineer public transport in order to ensure safe , healthy and environmentally sustainable commuting options and to complement public transport with on-demand and shared transport services; ### 2. stresses the need for local authorities to reengineer public transport in order to ensure safe , healthy and environmentally sustainable commuting options and to complement public transport with on-demand and shared transport services; stresses , in this regard , the particular role of guided transport , a social mode of mass transport which is compatible with demanding health control standards;


### 3. calls for a revision of the commission guidelines on developing and implementing sustainable urban mobility plans to include a new objective to improve the resilience of mobility systems in case of rapid fluctuations in mobility demand; ### 3. recalls that the eu has actively promoted the concept of sustainable urban mobility planning for several years and is committed to supporting national , regional and local authorities during the process of developing and implementing sustainable urban mobility plans(sumps) , including through funding instruments and technical expertise; calls for a revision of the commission guidelines on developing and implementing sustainable urban mobility plans to include a new objective to improve the resilience of mobility systems in case of rapid fluctuations in mobility demand; calls furthermore to include provisions on reinforced cooperation , information exchange and sharing of best practices among municipalities to improve public and private transport management and increase the level of satisfaction of transport users in urban areas;


### 3. calls for a revision of the commission guidelines on developing and implementing sustainable urban mobility plans to include a new objective to improve the resilience of mobility systems in case of rapid fluctuations in mobility demand; ### 3. calls for a revision of the commission guidelines on developing and implementing sustainable urban mobility plans to include a new objective to improve the resilience of mobility systems in case of rapid fluctuations in mobility demand; calls for those urban mobility plans to foster multimodality and to tackle some side effects resulting from overconcentration of the population in certain urban areas , such as congestion and rising transport costs , throughout , for instance , balanced socio-economic arrangements to ensure there is no discrimination against eu citizens;


### 4. recognises that urban logistics are an essential public service; calls on local authorities to develop dedicated sustainable urban logistics plans that integrate freight into the planning of more dynamic and flexible uses of curb space; ### 4. recognises that urban logistics are an essential public service; calls on local authorities to develop dedicated sustainable urban logistics plans that integrate freight into the planning of more dynamic and flexible uses of curb space; calls on the commission and the member states to work closely with regions and cities , particularly across borders , to enhance and complete relevant missing last-mile infrastructure and multimodal and cross-border connections throughout the ten-t , thus enabling more seamless and efficient mobility system for passenger transport and freight logistics , which in turn prevents congestion and reduces emissions;


### 4. recognises that urban logistics are an essential public service; calls on local authorities to develop dedicated sustainable urban logistics plans that integrate freight into the planning of more dynamic and flexible uses of curb space; ### 4. recognises that urban logistics are an essential public service; calls on local authorities to develop dedicated sustainable urban logistics plans that integrate freight into the planning of more dynamic and flexible uses of curb space; calls for a reflection on the use of urban transport vehicle fleets for other uses related to urban logistics , in particular at night; stresses , furthermore , the potential in urban areas of using cargo bikes , which are energy-efficient and can relieve road congestion;


### 4. recognises that urban logistics are an essential public service; calls on local authorities to develop dedicated sustainable urban logistics plans that integrate freight into the planning of more dynamic and flexible uses of curb space; ### 4. recognises that urban logistics , such as postal , delivery vehicles and garbage trucks , are an essential public service which increased demand requires new space for more frequent and safe stops of logistics operators; calls on local authorities to develop dedicated sustainable urban logistics plans , including clear policies on loading and unloading area , that integrate freight into the planning of more dynamic and flexible uses of curb space;


### 5. calls on the member states and local authorities to reassess their investments in urban mobility and to give priority to digital infrastructure that will improve the general experience of all passengers and be adapted to the post-covid-19 needs of transport workers; ### 5. calls on the member states and local authorities to reassess their investments in urban mobility and to develop digital mobility solutions which improve the experience of all passengers , along the lines of the maas;


### 5. calls on the member states and local authorities to reassess their investments in urban mobility and to give priority to digital infrastructure that will improve the general experience of all passengers and be adapted to the post-covid-19 needs of transport workers; ### 5. calls on the member states and local authorities to reassess their investments in urban mobility and to give priority to digital infrastructure that will improve the general experience of all passengers , including people with reduced mobility , and be adapted to the post-covid-19 needs of transport workers;


### 7. reiterates that sustainable development and the management of urban tourism need to be fully integrated into the wider urban agenda. ### 7. reiterates that sustainable development and the management of urban tourism need to be fully integrated into the wider urban agenda and calls on the commission to take tourism into account when drawing the new urban mobility package.


### 4. expresses satisfaction that eur 3.1 billion (12.8%) of the spending under the mff subheading 1a is dedicated to education , training , youth and sport; ### 4. recalls the total planned expenditure under this sub-heading of the 2014-2020 mff is €142 billion , of which €104.6 billion had been paid out by the end of 2020; expresses satisfaction that eur 3.1 billion (12.8%) of the spending under the mff subheading 1a is dedicated to education , training , youth and sport;


### 4. regrets that the absorption rate of european structural and investment funds , which increased from 12% in 2019 to 15% in 2020 , is slower than expected with 45 % (eur 209 billion) remaining to be absorbed; ### 4. regrets that the absorption rate of european structural and investment funds , which increased from 12% in 2019 to 15% in 2020 , is slower than expected with 45 % (eur 209 billion) remaining to be absorbed and presents considerable disparities between member states; acknowledges that the relaxation of the eligibility rules introduced for covid-19 related expenditure resulted in a significant progress made in implementing financial instruments (fis) supported by european structural and investment funds (esif) in the 2014-2020; welcomes that this accelerated implementation allows the eu to achieve the target set out in the investment plan for europe to double the use of esif fis in the programming period 2014-2020;


### 4. regrets that the residual error rate has increased by comparison to the previous year (2 ,69 % in 2020 as compared to 2 ,65 % in 2019)for grants under direct management of the directorate-general for justice and consumers (dg just); notes that the main cause of error is the lack of supporting documents which has even worsened in 2020 by the fact that due to the covid-19 crisis the audits had to be performed remotely without access to the bookkeeping of the beneficiaries; calls on the commission to address this issue and make use of digital tools that allow remote access to bookkeeping of beneficiaries; welcomes the corrective action plan outlined by dg just; recalls the importance of monitoring visits for ensuring sound financial management; ### 4. regrets that the residual error rate remains in the same range as in the previous year (2 ,69 % in 2020 as compared to 2 ,65 % in 2019) , for grants under direct management of the directorate-general for justice and consumers (dg just); notes that the main cause of error is the lack of supporting documents which has even worsened in 2020 by the fact that due to the covid-19 crisis the audits had to be performed remotely without access to the bookkeeping of the beneficiaries; calls on the commission to address this issue and make use of digital tools that allow remote access to bookkeeping of beneficiaries; welcomes the corrective action plan outlined by dg just; recalls the importance of monitoring visits for ensuring sound financial management;


### 4. notes that in 2020 , dg environment's budget reached eur 518 ,30 million and had 476 members of staff; points out that the implementation rates of commitment and payment appropriations were both above 99 % at year-end; ### 4. notes that in 2020 , dg environment's budget reached eur 518 ,30 million and had 476 members of staff; reiterates its call that the staffing level needs to be increased imminently in order to meet the objectives of the european green deal and its subsequent strategies; points out that the implementation rates of commitment and payment appropriations were both above 99 % at year-end;


### 5. welcomes the fact that , in 2020 , the 2019 multi annual call for proposals under the connecting europe facility (cef) was successfully completed , selecting 125 projects with an overall contribution of more than eur 2 billion; ### 5. welcomes the fact that , in 2020 , the 2019 multi annual call for proposals under the connecting europe facility (cef) was successfully completed , selecting 125 projects with an overall contribution of more than eur 2 billion; notes , however , the need to improve the level of awareness of the cef eligibility rules among the beneficiaries;


### 5. welcomes the 2020 update of dg eac’s anti-fraud strategy and the measures taken to prevent the risk of covid-19-related fraud , including in the design of the next generation of programmes; ### 5. welcomes the 2020 update of dg eac’s anti-fraud strategy aimed at reinforcing the identification and handling of high-risk beneficiaries and of issues such as double funding and conflicts of interest , and commends the measures taken to prevent the risk of covid-19-related fraud , including in the design of the next generation of programmes;


### 5. takes note that the eu will be able to spend significantly more than in the previous programming period , with an overall allocation of eur 1 824 billion from nextgenerationeu and the mff; urges the commission to limit the risk of delayed start to the implementation of shared managed funds and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds , including the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights. ### 5. takes note that the eu will be able to spend significantly more than in the previous programming period , with an overall allocation of eur 1 824 billion from nextgenerationeu and the mff; urges the commission to limit the risk of delayed start to the implementation of shared managed funds due to late adoption of the legislation and the overlapping of the programming periods , provide support to member states to avoid the risk of double funding due to the overlapping of the rrf's scope and objectives with the cohesion policy , and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds , including the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights as essential precondition for sound financial management and effective funding; calls on the commission , in accordance with the financial regulation , council regulation (eu) 2017/19394a , regulation (eu) 2021/10605a and regulation (eu , euratom) 2020/20926a , to protect the financial interests of the union through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions.


### 6. regrets the low implementation rate of cef during the 2014-2020 period: calls on member states to significantly speed up investments , and on the commission to step up its monitoring in view of the urgent need for infrastructure investment in order to facilitate a swift recovery from the covid-19 crisis; is concerned that a significant under-execution of payments for transport infrastructure financed by the cohesion fund contribution to cef for 2021 is expected , and that implementation delays and decommitment of funds might occur; ### 6. regrets the low implementation rate of cef during the 2014-2020 period: calls on member states to significantly speed up investments , and on the commission to step up its monitoring in view of the urgent need for infrastructure investment in order to facilitate a swift recovery from the covid-19 crisis; is concerned that a significant under-execution of payments for transport infrastructure financed by the cohesion fund contribution to cef for 2021 is expected , and that implementation delays and decommitment of funds might occur; calls on the commission to ensure the long-term and coherent planning of commitments and calls and to enhance the link between funding and the achievement of projects milestones in order to ensure the timely completion of the core ten-t networks; notes the need to prioritize the global network when using the esif available for road projects in complementarity to the core network


### 6. urges dg eac , dg connect and the european education and culture executive agency (eacea) to take without delay all appropriate measures to improve the protection of personal data wherever needed , to minimise the risks linked to third country data transfers , in order to enable the continuation of international operations in 2021 in full compliance with eu data protection law , and to strengthen staff awareness and knowledge of data protection rules. ### 6. urges dg eac , dg connect and the european education and culture executive agency (eacea) to take without delay all appropriate measures to improve the protection of personal data wherever needed , to minimise the risks linked to third country data transfers , in order to enable the continuation of international operations in 2021 in full compliance with eu data protection law , and to strengthen staff awareness and knowledge of data protection rules , including through targeted training.