### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that their asset recovery offices provide , upon request from an asset recovery office of another member state , any information that is necessary for the performance of their tasks pursuant to article 5. the categories of personal data that can be provided are those listed in section b , point 2 of annex ii to regulation (eu) 2016/794. ### member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that their asset recovery offices provide , upon request from an asset recovery office of another member state or eppo , any information that is necessary for the performance of their tasks pursuant to article 5. the categories of personal data that can be provided are those listed in section b , point 2 of annex ii to regulation (eu) 2016/794.


### 2. when making a request pursuant to paragraph 1 , the requesting asset recovery office shall specify as precisely as possible the following: ### 2. when making a request pursuant to paragraph 1 , the requesting asset recovery office shall , in line with the objective of data minimisation , specify as precisely as possible the following:


### 7. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that reasons are given for refusals to provide information. refusals shall only affect the part of the requested information to which the reasons set out in paragraph 6 relate and shall , where applicable , leave the obligation to provide the other parts of the information in accordance with this directive unaffected. ### 7. for refusals to give information , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that reasons are given and that the requesting asset recovery office is consulted in advance. refusals shall only affect the part of the requested information to which the reasons set out in paragraph 6 relate and shall , where applicable , leave the obligation to provide the other parts of the information in accordance with this directive unaffected.


### 2. where the information requested pursuant to paragraph 1 , point (b) is not directly available or the request pursuant to paragraph 1 , point (a) imposes a disproportionate burden , the asset recovery office receiving the request may postpone the provision of the information. in that case , the requested asset recovery office shall immediately inform the requesting asset recovery office of this postponement and shall provide the requested information as soon as possible , and in any event within three days of the initial deadline established pursuant to paragraph 1. ### 2. member states shall ensure that the receipt of requests for information pursuant to this directive are immediately and systematically acknowledged. where the information requested pursuant to paragraph 1 , point (b) is not directly available or the request pursuant to paragraph 1 , point (a) imposes a disproportionate burden , the asset recovery office receiving the request may postpone the provision of the information. in that case , the requested asset recovery office shall immediately inform the requesting asset recovery office of this postponement and shall provide the requested information as soon as possible , and in any event within three days of the initial deadline established pursuant to paragraph 1.


### 2. freezing measures shall include immediate action to be taken when necessary in order to preserve the property. ### 2. freezing measures shall include immediate action , in the form of urgent freezing measures , to be taken when necessary in order to preserve the property.


### 5. member states shall ensure that the freezing orders pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 are issued by a competent authority and are adequately motivated. ### 5. member states shall ensure that the freezing orders pursuant to paragraphs 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 are issued by a competent authority and are adequately motivated. where orders have been issued by a competent authority other than a judicial authority , the order shall be evaluated by a judicial authority without undue delay.


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of property the value of which corresponds to instrumentalities or proceeds stemming from a criminal offence following a final conviction , which may also result from proceedings in absentia. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of property the value of which corresponds to instrumentalities , proceeds , or property stemming from a criminal offence following a final conviction , which may also result from proceedings in absentia.


### member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of proceeds , or other property the value of which corresponds to proceeds , which , directly or indirectly , were transferred by a suspected or accused person to third parties , or which were acquired by third parties from a suspected or accused person. ### member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation of instrumentalities , proceeds , or other property the value of which corresponds to proceeds , which , directly or indirectly , were transferred by a suspected or accused person to third parties , or which were acquired by third parties from a suspected or accused person.


### the confiscation of these proceeds or other property shall be enabled where it has been established that those third parties knew or ought to have known that the purpose of the transfer or acquisition was to avoid confiscation , on the basis of concrete facts and circumstances , including that the transfer or acquisition was carried out free of charge or in exchange for an amount significantly lower than the market value. ### the confiscation of these instrumentalities , proceeds or other property shall be enabled where it has been established that those third parties knew or ought to have known that the purpose of the transfer or acquisition was to avoid confiscation , on the basis of concrete facts and circumstances , including that the transfer or acquisition was carried out free of charge or in exchange for an amount significantly lower than the market value.


### 2. confiscation without a prior conviction shall be limited to criminal offences liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit and only insofar as the national court is satisfied that all the elements of the offence are present. ### 2. confiscation without a prior conviction shall be limited to criminal offences liable to give rise , directly or indirectly , to substantial economic benefit and only insofar as the national court is satisfied that all the elements of the offence are present. the instrumentalities , proceeds , property to be confiscated must be linked to the criminal offence. in the determination of the link , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case. the burden of proof shall lie with the prosecution.


### 2. when determining whether the frozen property is derived from criminal offences , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner of the property. ### 2. when determining whether the frozen property is derived from criminal offences , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner of the property for which there is no reasonable explanation.


### 2. when determining whether the frozen property is derived from criminal offences , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner of the property. ### 2. when determining whether the frozen property is derived from criminal offences , account shall be taken of all the circumstances of the case , including the specific facts and available evidence , such as that the value of the property is substantially disproportionate to the lawful income of the owner of the property. the burden of proof shall lie with the prosecution.


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the tracing and identification of property to be frozen and confiscated even after a final conviction for a criminal offence , or following proceedings in application of articles 15 and 16. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the tracing and identification of property to be frozen and confiscated even after a final conviction for a criminal offence , or following proceedings in application of articles 15 and 16. member states shall ensure that such investigations are also possible with the aim of victim compensation.


### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the confiscation measure does not affect victims’ rights to obtain compensation for their claims. ### where , as a result of a criminal offence , victims have claims against the person who is subject to a confiscation measure provided for under this directive , member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that victims’ rights to obtain compensation for their claims has priority over payment to the state. the european commission shall provide guidelines for compensation for victims of crimes in relation to article 2(3) , taking into account damage caused to the individual victims and the public interest.


### 2. member states shall ensure that , before issuing a freezing order within the meaning of article 11 paragraph 1 , competent authorities responsible for the management of frozen and confiscated property carry out an assessment of the costs which may be incurred in the management of the property which may be frozen , for the purposes of preserving and optimizing the value of such property until its disposal. ### 2. member states shall ensure that , before issuing a freezing order within the meaning of article 11 paragraph 1 , competent authorities responsible for the management of frozen and confiscated property carry out , wherever possible and relevant , an assessment of the costs which may be incurred in the management of the property which may be frozen , for the purposes of preserving and optimizing the value of such property until its disposal.


### to cooperate with other competent authorities responsible for the tracing and identification , freezing and confiscation of property , pursuant to this directive; ### to cooperate with other competent authorities responsible for the tracing and identification , freezing and confiscation of property , including eppo and national law enforcement authorities in other member states , pursuant to this directive;


### member states shall ensure that the freezing orders pursuant to article 11 , confiscation orders pursuant to articles 12 to 16 , and orders to sell the property pursuant to article 20 are communicated to the affected person setting out the reasons for the measure. ### member states shall ensure that the freezing orders pursuant to article 11 , confiscation orders pursuant to articles 12 to 16 , and orders to sell the property pursuant to article 20 are communicated to the affected person setting out the reasons for the measure.


### member states shall provide for the effective possibility for the person whose property is affected to challenge the confiscation order and the relevant circumstances of the case before a court , in accordance with procedures provided for in national law. ### member states shall provide for the effective possibility for the person whose property is affected to challenge the confiscation order and the relevant circumstances of the case before a court , in accordance with procedures provided for in national law. member states shall ensure that affected persons may always join the judicial procedure if they have a claim on the confiscated property.


### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 15 , such circumstances shall include facts and evidence on the basis of which the national court concluded that all the elements of the offence are present. ### in the case of confiscation orders pursuant to article 15 , such circumstances shall include facts and evidence on the basis of which the national court concluded that all the elements of the offence are present and that the instrumentalities , proceeds , or property to be confiscated are linked to the criminal offence.


### 6. member states shall provide for the effective possibility for the person whose property is affected to challenge an order pursuant to article 20 to sell the property in question. member states shall provide for the possibility that such an appeal has suspensory effect. ### 6. member states shall provide for the person whose property is affected pursuant to article 20 all legal remedies to challenge the freezing order.


### strategic objectives , priorities and measures for the purposes of enhancing efforts by all competent national authorities involved in the recovery of property as set out in this directive; ### strategic objectives , priorities and measures for the purposes of enhancing efforts by all competent national authorities involved in the recovery and management of property as set out in this directive;


### a governance framework to achieve the strategic objectives and priorities , including a description of the roles and responsibilities of all the competent authorities and cooperation mechanisms; ### a governance framework to achieve the strategic objectives and priorities , including an effective cooperation framework between asset recovery offices and asset management offices , and a further description of the roles and responsibilities of all the competent authorities and cooperation mechanisms;


### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that asset recovery offices , asset management offices , and other competent authorities performing tasks pursuant to article 4 , 19 and 20 , have the power to enter , access and search , directly and immediately , the information referred to in paragraph 3. ### 2. member states shall take the necessary measures to ensure that asset recovery offices , asset management offices , and other competent authorities performing tasks pursuant to article 4 , 19 and 20 , have the power to enter , access and search , directly and immediately , the information referred to in paragraph 3. member states shall ensure that the information entered into the registry is accurate , complete and up-to-date.


### 5. member states shall ensure that appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to ensure the security of the data contained in the centralised registries of frozen and confiscated property. ### 5. member states shall ensure that appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to ensure the security of the data contained in the centralised registries of frozen and confiscated property. as regards data protection , member states shall designate a competent authority for the management of the centralised registries , thereby functioning as data controller in accordance with article 3(8) of directive 2016/680 (led).


### 1. asset recovery offices of member states shall closely cooperate with the european public prosecutor’s office for the purposes of facilitating the identification of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property that may become or is the object of a freezing or confiscation order in proceedings in criminal matters concerning criminal offences for which the european public prosecutor’s office exercises its competence. ### 1. asset recovery offices of member states shall closely cooperate with the european public prosecutor’s office for the purposes of facilitating the identification of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property that may become or is the object of a freezing or confiscation order in proceedings in criminal matters concerning criminal offences for which the european public prosecutor’s office exercises its competence. for the purposes of this directive , asset recovery offices of member states shall treat the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) in the same manner as an asset recovery office of any other member state , in so far as it falls within the remit of the eppo’s competences.


### 2. asset recovery offices shall cooperate with europol and eurojust , in accordance with the areas of their competence , for the purposes of facilitating the identification of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property that may become or is the object of a freezing or confiscation order made by a competent authority in the course of criminal proceedings , and where necessary to prevent , detect or investigate criminal offences related to the violation of union restrictive measures. ### 2. asset recovery offices shall cooperate with europol and eurojust , in accordance with the areas of their competence , for the purposes of facilitating the identification of instrumentalities and proceeds , or property that may become or is the object of a freezing or confiscation order made by a competent authority in the course of criminal proceedings , and where necessary to prevent , detect or investigate criminal offences related to the violation of union restrictive measures. for matters relating to countering money laundering and the financing of terrorism , asset recovery offices shall cooperate with the anti-money laundering authority (amla).


### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation , either wholly or in part , of instrumentalities and proceeds stemming from a criminal offence following a final conviction , which may also result from proceedings in absentia. ### 1. member states shall take the necessary measures to enable the confiscation , either wholly or in part , of instrumentalities , proceeds , or property stemming from a criminal offence following a final conviction , which may also result from proceedings in absentia.


### 1. recalls that almost two thirds of the budget is fixed by statutory obligations; recalls that the salary indexation , in line with the staff regulations and statute for members of the european parliament , is currently forecast by the commission for july 2023 and july 2024 at 4 ,4 % and 3 ,3 % respectively; notes that the 2023 budget includes a salary indexation of 2 ,6 % as from july 2023; notes that the committee on budgets will monitor the official forecasted evolution of the salary indexation; ### 1. recalls that almost two thirds of the budget is fixed by statutory obligations; recalls that the salary indexation , in line with the staff regulations and statute for members of the european parliament , is currently forecast by the commission for july 2023 and july 2024 at 4 ,4 % and 3 ,3 % respectively; notes that the 2023 budget includes a salary indexation of 2 ,6 % as from july 2023; notes that the committee on budgets will monitor the official forecasted evolution of the salary indexation; calls on the commission to open a discussion with the budgetary authority to discuss a possible revision of salary indexation;


### 2. notes that out of the increase of eur 145 million compared to the 2023 budget the increase of eur 123 million is due to statutory obligations , mainly for salary indexation (eur 62 ,9 million) and financial obligations resulting from an electoral year (eur 32 ,9 million); notes that the increase for non-mandatory expenses is eur 22 million , representing an increase of 2 ,6 % compared to 2023; ### 2. notes that out of the increase of eur 145 million compared to the 2023 budget the increase of eur 123 million is due to statutory obligations , mainly for salary indexation (eur 62 ,9 million) and financial obligations resulting from an electoral year (eur 32 ,9 million); considers that the increase for non-mandatory expenses should not exceed of 2 % compared to 2023;


### 3. welcomes that savings of eur 15 million are foreseen to be generated due to the reduction in the volume of parliamentary activities in an election year; ### 3. considers that more substantial savings could be achieved in addition to the eur 15 million foreseen to be generated due to the reduction in the volume of parliamentary activities in an election year;


### 7. recalls that parliament encourages citizen’s democratic engagement and voting , including the national , regional and linguistic minorities , in the union; recalls that parliament strongly supports multilingualism and promotes the rights of the national , regional and linguistic minorities; considers that parliament can actively contribute to the fight against disinformation providing information also in linguistic minorities and communities languages where appropriate; encourages the bureau to consider supporting communication activities that are in line with the needs of national , regional and linguistic minorities in member states; considers that the eplos should also provide information in foreign languages to european communities living in other member states; underlines the need for eplos to engage in further actions regarding citizenship education and participation involving local communities and linguistic minorities , schools or universities; ### 7. recalls that parliament encourages citizen’s democratic engagement and voting , strongly supports multilingualism and promotes the rights of the national , regional and linguistic minorities; considers that parliament can actively contribute to the fight against disinformation providing information through its eplos also in linguistic minorities and communities languages where appropriate and encourages the bureau to consider this; underlines the need for eplos to engage in further actions regarding citizenship education and participation involving local communities and linguistic minorities , schools or universities;


### 8. considers of utmost importance that parliament is properly equipped against disinformation and cyberattacks , especially in view of the upcoming elections; calls on the administration to take all the necessary measures to protect the elections process against undue interference; welcomes the cooperation between dgs itec , safe and comm to properly detect , monitor and answer in a prompt and clear way to cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns , notably on social media; asks for continued cooperation with the commission and the european external action service as regards disinformation , under an inter institutional cooperation format; ### 8. considers of utmost importance that parliament is properly equipped against disinformation and cyberattacks , especially in view of the upcoming elections; calls on the administration to take all the necessary measures to protect the elections process against undue interference; welcomes the cooperation between dgs itec , safe and comm to properly detect , monitor and answer in a prompt and clear way to cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns , notably on social media; particularly welcomes the decision to ban tiktok applications from the parliament's corporate devices; asks for continued cooperation with the commission and the european external action service as regards disinformation , under an inter institutional cooperation format;


### 8. considers of utmost importance that parliament is properly equipped against disinformation and cyberattacks , especially in view of the upcoming elections; calls on the administration to take all the necessary measures to protect the elections process against undue interference; welcomes the cooperation between dgs itec , safe and comm to properly detect , monitor and answer in a prompt and clear way to cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns , notably on social media; asks for continued cooperation with the commission and the european external action service as regards disinformation , under an inter institutional cooperation format; ### 8. considers of utmost importance that parliament is properly equipped against disinformation and cyberattacks , especially in view of the upcoming elections; calls on the administration to take all the necessary measures to protect the elections process against undue interference; welcomes the cooperation between dgs itec , safe and comm to properly detect , monitor and answer in a prompt and clear way to cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns , notably on social media; asks for continued cooperation with the commission , the council and the european external action service as regards disinformation , under an inter institutional cooperation format;


### 9. urges the administration to fill the 40 cybersecurity posts obtained during the 2023 budgetary procedure as soon as possible in order to continue increasing parliament’s cyber defence capabilities and reach an adequate level of internal capacity; ### 9. urges the administration to fill the 40 cybersecurity posts agreed during the 2023 budgetary procedure as soon as possible in order to continue increasing parliament’s cyber defence capabilities and reach an adequate level of internal capacity;


### 9. urges the administration to fill the 40 cybersecurity posts obtained during the 2023 budgetary procedure as soon as possible in order to continue increasing parliament’s cyber defence capabilities and reach an adequate level of internal capacity; ### 9. urges the administration to fill the 40 cybersecurity posts obtained during the 2023 budgetary procedure as soon as possible in order to continue increasing parliament’s cyber defence capabilities and reach an adequate level of internal capacity; considers that staffing needs across the institution is key when filling vacant posts;


### 11. expects the establishment of europa experiences by 2024 in all member states; recalls that europa experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of union institutions; ### 11. regrets the delays and calls for the establishment of europa experiences by 2024 in all member states with priority to be given to member states furthest from the three places of work; recalls that europa experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of union institutions;


### 11. expects the establishment of europa experiences by 2024 in all member states; recalls that europa experiences should allow all citizens to have a better understanding of the functioning of union institutions; ### 11. welcome that the vast majority of the europa experiences that aim to bring the union close to the citizens will be open to the public in 2024; understands that the setting up of all europa experiences is mainly subject to the availability of the raw materials due to the consequences of the russian military invasion of ukraine; recalls that it is of the utmost importance that for parliament to continuously engage with union citizens through various channels of communication , in the spirit of multifaceted political dialogue , not only during the electoral year but throughout the entire legislature;


### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; warns that any year-end ‘mopping-up transfer’ should not contribute to finance any preparatory work or studies for major building investments , in particular osmose; asks the bureau to urgently implement the vote of the plenary regarding the reconsideration of the future of the spaak building in brussels; expects that the sole aim of any works in the spaak building is to ensure its compliance with the applicable regulatory framework , the safety and security of staff , and reachable energy saving investments; ### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; stresses that parliament’s 2024 budget must be realistic and accurate to avoid over-budgeting; takes note of the ongoing practice of the year-end ‘mopping-up transfer’ to contribute to building projects; notes that such ‘mopping-up transfer’ takes place systematically on the same chapters , titles and often on exactly the same budgetary lines; considers that such a practice risks being perceived as a programmed over-budgeting; asks that a reflection be launched on the financing of key investments based on transparency; asks the bureau to urgently implement the vote of the plenary regarding the reconsideration of the future of the spaak building in brussels; expects that the sole aim of any works in the spaak building is to ensure its compliance with the applicable regulatory framework , the safety and security of staff , and reachable energy saving investments;


### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; warns that any year-end ‘mopping-up transfer’ should not contribute to finance any preparatory work or studies for major building investments , in particular osmose; asks the bureau to urgently implement the vote of the plenary regarding the reconsideration of the future of the spaak building in brussels; expects that the sole aim of any works in the spaak building is to ensure its compliance with the applicable regulatory framework , the safety and security of staff , and reachable energy saving investments; ### 12. notes that no budget is foreseen for major building investment in the 2024 estimates; reminds the bureau that proper information and consultation with the committee on budgets before adopting any major decision on building related issues is needed due to their important budgetary implications; considers that any year-end ‘mopping-up transfer’ should contribute to finance investments that benefit the institution; asks the bureau to make know its decision on the spaak building in brussels including a detailed breakdown of costs and the supporting documents as soon as possible; notes that necessary steps must be urgently taken given the deteriorating condition of the building in order to ensure the safety and security of staff , and to realise energy saving;


### 13. is concerned by the price increases of the carbon credit prices; calls on the parliament to make energy efficiency investments a priority rather than compensating a low level of ambition with the purchase of carbon credits; indicates that such energy efficiency investments is a better method of achieving value for money; ### 13. is concerned by the price increases of the carbon credit prices; calls on the parliament to make energy efficiency investments a priority rather than compensating a low level of ambition with the purchase of carbon credits; indicates that such energy efficiency investments is a better method of achieving value for money; recalls that parliament's administration is currently working on a comprehensive approach to define parliament's long-term building policy considering in particular environmental obligations , energy efficiency , and waste management in line with the "fit-for-55 package";


### 17. regrets that part of the 66 new establishment plan posts obtained in the 2022 budget for the committees’ secretariats are still not fully occupied; recalls the aim to swiftly reinforce the support to parliamentary committees in line with the request from the committee on budgets and the outcome of the negotiations on the 2022 budget; welcomes in that context the secretary-general’s decision to reverse the parallel reduction in the envelope for contract agents for dg ipol as from 2023 , allowing to reinstate the 25 cas that were cut in 2022; ### 17. regrets that part of the 66 new establishment plan posts agreed during the 2022 budgetary procedure for the committees’ secretariats are still not fully occupied; recalls the aim to swiftly reinforce the support to parliamentary committees in line with the plenary requests; welcomes in that context the secretary-general’s decision to reverse the parallel reduction in the envelope for contract agents for dg ipol as from 2023 , allowing to reinstate the 25 cas that were cut in 2022;


### 17. regrets that part of the 66 new establishment plan posts obtained in the 2022 budget for the committees’ secretariats are still not fully occupied; recalls the aim to swiftly reinforce the support to parliamentary committees in line with the request from the committee on budgets and the outcome of the negotiations on the 2022 budget; welcomes in that context the secretary-general’s decision to reverse the parallel reduction in the envelope for contract agents for dg ipol as from 2023 , allowing to reinstate the 25 cas that were cut in 2022; ### 17. regrets that part of the 66 new establishment plan posts obtained in the 2022 budget for the committees’ secretariats are still not fully occupied; recalls the aim to swiftly reinforce the support to parliamentary committees in line with the request from the committee on budgets and the outcome of the negotiations on the 2022 budget; welcomes in that context the secretary-general’s decision to reverse the parallel reduction in the envelope for contract agents for dg ipol as from 2023 , allowing to reinstate the 25 cas that were cut in 2022; asks that regular assessments be conducted of the organisation of parliament's administration and personnel needs; calls , in that regard , for the optimisation of the repartition of staff in the parliament’s secretariat , notably by reallocating vacant posts between directorates to carry out new tasks while maintaining current overall staffing levels; asks for the centralising all research services within the european parliamentary research service (eprs) in order to streamline research and analysis , and to offer new direct services in support to legislation , scrutiny and budget functions , to members and committees;


### 18. welcomes that actual discussions at bureau level aimed at revising the implementing measures of the apas statute to align the reimbursements of the missions’ expenses with those applicable to the rest of the staff; recalls that this request has been adopted repeatedly by the plenary in the past; ### 18. welcomes that actual discussions at bureau level aimed at revising the implementing measures of the apas statute to align the reimbursements of the missions’ expenses with those applicable to the rest of the staff for plenary sessions; recalls that this request has been adopted repeatedly by the plenary in the past;


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8. experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to develop and guarantee the availability and accessibility of products for the prevention and treatment of diseases , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union.


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8 . experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states , as well as a permanent structured and coordinated dialogue between authorities and relevant stakeholders , in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union.


### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8. experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union. ### (6) while member states are responsible for their health policies , they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of european solidarity8. experience from the ongoing covid-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at union level to support cooperation and coordination among the member states in order to improve the prevention and control of the spread of severe human diseases across borders , to combat other serious cross-border threats to health and to safeguard the health and well-being of people in the union , regardless of where they are located , so that no one is overlooked.


### (7) it is therefore appropriate to establish a new programme for the union's action in the field of health , called eu4health programme ('the programme') for the period 2021 -2027. in line with the goals of the union action and its competences in the area of public health the programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration and cooperation at union level and actions with an impact on the internal market. ### (7) it is therefore appropriate to establish a new programme for the union's action in the field of public health , called eu4health programme ('the programme') for the period 2021 -2027. in line with the goals of the union action and its competences in the area of public health the programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration and cooperation at union level and actions with an impact on the internal market.


### (9) in accordance with regulation [european union recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis. such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [european union recovery instrument]. ### (9) in accordance with regulation [european union recovery instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein , recovery and resilience measures under the programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the covid-19 crisis and ensure that resilient and responsive healthcare and public health systems are in place in preparation for future pandemics and other cross-border health crises. such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in regulation [european union recovery instrument].


### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and universal health coverage , and address inequalities in health; ### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and to reach universal health coverage objective , encompassing access to sexual and reproductive health and rights , and address social inequalities in health , including gender inequalities;


### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and universal health coverage , and address inequalities in health; ### (4) strengthen the effectiveness , accessibility , sustainability and resilience of health systems , including by supporting digital transformation , the uptake of digital tools and services , systemic reforms , implementation of new care models and universal health coverage , and reduce inequalities in health;


### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering. ### (5) on 11 march 2020 the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak a global pandemic. that pandemic has caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences and human suffering , particularly affecting people with chronic conditions and hitting the most vulnerable , patients , women , carers and the elderly the hardest.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage any future sanitary crises , the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. the revision of decision no 1082/2013/eu could initiate strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies , in addition to the reactive reserve created under resceu during the covid-19 pandemic , or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. this revision could also introduce the creation of a european health response mechanism to respond to all types of health crises (infectious , chemical , environmental , biological , food , nuclear) , to strengthen operational coordination at european level and to monitor the constitution and the triggering of the strategic reserve of medicines and medical equipment and ensure its proper functioning. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” and “health in all policies” approaches. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthening the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the ‘one health’ approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthening the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide , including in the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories , and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the ‘one health’ approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response. ### (10) due to the serious nature of cross-border health threats , the programme should support coordinated public health measures at union level to address different aspects of such threats. with a view to strengthen the capability in the union to prepare for , respond to and manage health crisis the programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under decision no 1082/2013/eu of the european parliament and of the council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at union level. this could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies in addition to the reactive reserve created under resceu during the covid-19 pandemic or capacity building in crisis response , preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation , strengthened surveillance programmes. in this context the programme should foster union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacity of actors at the union , national , regional and local level , including contingency planning and preparedness exercises , in keeping with the “one health” approach. it should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention , preparedness and response.


### (11) as in the time of health crisis emergency health technology assessment as well as clinical trials can contribute to the rapid development of medical countermeasures the programme should provide support to facilitate such actions. the commission has adopted a proposal11 on health technology assessment (hta) to support cooperation on health technology assessment at union level. ### (11) as in the time of health crisis emergency health technology assessment as well as clinical trials can contribute to the rapid development of medical countermeasures the programme should provide support to facilitate such actions. the commission has adopted a proposal11 on hta to support cooperation on health technology assessment at union level. the council should adopt a common position and start the negotiations with the parliament on this proposal.


### (3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies; ### (3) strengthen the european medicines market and support actions to ensure appropriate availability , accessibility and affordability of crisis relevant products and other necessary health supplies via a strengthened eu joint procurements on treatments and vaccines;


### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals; ### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals , their education , training and mobility;


### (5) support actions aimed at strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals; ### (5) support actions aimed at addressing health inequality , strengthening health system’s ability to foster disease prevention and health promotion , patient rights and cross-border healthcare , and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals;


### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer; ### (6) support action for the promotion of a healthy lifestyle , surveillance , prevention , early diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer and cardio-vascular diseases by providing a european strategic chronic disease framework to support member states action addressing the commercial determinants of health;


### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , and notably of cancer; ### (6) support action for the surveillance , prevention , diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases , including cancer , obesity , cardiovascular disease , chronic respiratory disease , diabetes , neurologic disorder and mental health conditions;


### (5) in order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future , urgent action is required for reinforcing the union mechanism. ### (5) in order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future , urgent action is required for reinforcing the union mechanism. the reinforcement of the union mechanism complements and does not substitute the mainstreaming of the principle of disaster resilience into all union policies and funds.


### (6) to improve planning in prevention and preparedness , the union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors , and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness , taking into account a multi-hazard approach , an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change , in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. to that effect , cross-sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. the commission is to work together with member states when defining union wide resilience goals. ### (6) to improve planning in prevention and preparedness , the union should reinforce investment in prevention of disasters across sectors , and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness , taking into account a multi-hazard approach , an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change , in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. to that effect , cross-sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. the commission is to work together with member states and the european parliament when defining union wide resilience goals.


### (6) to improve planning in prevention and preparedness , the union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors , and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness , taking into account a multi-hazard approach , an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change , in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. to that effect , cross-sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. the commission is to work together with member states when defining union wide resilience goals. ### (6) to improve planning in prevention and preparedness , the union should continue advocating for investment in prevention of disasters across sectors and across national borders , and for comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness , taking into account a multi-hazard approach , an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change , in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities and key economic operators. to that effect , cross-sectoral , cross-border and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. the commission is to work together with member states when defining union wide resilience goals.


### (7) the union mechanism should continue to exploit synergies with the european programme for critical infrastructure protection and the union framework on critical infrastructure protection and resilience should account for the establishment of such union wide resilience goals. ### (7) the union mechanism should continue to exploit synergies with the european programme for critical infrastructure protection and the union framework on critical infrastructure protection and resilience should account for the establishment of such union wide resilience goals. where in the process of a fitness check it is found that a member state is lacking critical infrastructure or the quality of that infrastructure is not adequate to guarantee quick deployment of assistance , and where a member state has shown to be unable to guarantee the quality of critical infrastructure , the union will take action to repair and build lacking infrastructure elements , such as highways.


### (10) in order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic , the union should have the possibility of acquiring , renting , leasing or contracting resceu capacities to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots. ### (10) in order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic , the union should have the possibility of acquiring , renting , leasing or contracting resceu capacities to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots. taking advantage of its close engagement with the authorities of member states , the union mechanism should be used to collect information on the national capacities available in the member states where the hubs are hosted and assess the preparedness of national crisis systems and civil protection authorities , so as to be able to issue concrete country-specific improvement recommendations based on collected data.


### (10) in order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to a large-scale emergency or to a low probability event with a high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic , the union should have the possibility of acquiring , renting , leasing or contracting resceu capacities to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots. ### (10) in order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly and effectively to large-scale emergencies or to low probability events with a high impact such as the covid-19 pandemic , the union should have the possibility of acquiring , renting , leasing or contracting resceu capacities to be able to assist member states overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies , especially those of a cross-border nature , and in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection and with a particular attention to vulnerable people. those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the union or , for strategic reasons , via trusted networks of hubs such as the un humanitarian response depots.


### (16) given that the deployment of resceu capacities for response operations under the union mechanism provides significant union added value by ensuring an effective and fast response to people in emergencies , further visibility obligations should be made to provide union prominence. ### (16) given that the deployment of resceu capacities for response operations under the union mechanism provides significant union added value by ensuring an effective and fast response to people in emergencies , further visibility obligations should be made to provide union prominence. national authorities should receive communication guidelines from the commission for each particular intervention to ensure that the union's role is adequately represented.


### (18) in order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness , when implementing decision no 1313/2013/eu , the commission should adopt annual or multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. this should help the union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions. ### (18) in order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness , when implementing decision no 1313/2013/eu , the commission , in consultation with relevant stakeholders and institutions , should adopt annual and multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. this should help the union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions.


### (23) while prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the robustness of the union in facing natural and man-made disasters , the occurrence , timing and magnitude of disasters is by its nature unpredictable. as shown in the recent covid-19 crisis , financial resources requested to ensure an adequate response may significantly vary from year to year and should be made available immediately. reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. consequently , it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations , limited to the following year and solely devoted to response action , in addition to article 12(4) of the financial regulation. ### (23) while prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the robustness of the union in facing natural and man-made disasters , the occurrence , timing and magnitude of disasters is by its nature unpredictable. as shown in the recent covid-19 crisis , financial resources requested to ensure an adequate response may significantly vary from year to year and should be made available immediately. reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. consequently , it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations , limited to the following year and devoted to prevention , preparedness and response actions , in addition to article 12(4) of the financial regulation.


### 5. the commission shall define union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. the goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios , including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk , data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people. ### 5. the commission shall define union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. the goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios , including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk , data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people. in the elaboration of disaster resilience goals , the commission shall specifically focus on recurrent disasters that hit member states' regions and suggest to national authorities concrete measures , including those to be implemented with the use of eu funds , to strengthen the resilience to crises.


### the ercc shall in particular coordinate , monitor and support in real-time the response to emergencies at union level. the ercc shall work in close contact with national crisis systems , civil protection authorities and relevant union bodies. ### the ercc shall in particular coordinate , monitor and support in real-time the response to emergencies at union level. the ercc shall work in close contact with national crisis systems , civil protection authorities , community-level voluntary groups and relevant union bodies.


### 1. the commission and the member states shall work together to improve cross-sectorial resilience planning , both for natural and man-made disasters likely to have a trans-boundary effect , including the adverse effects of climate change. the resilience planning shall include scenario-building at union level for disaster prevention and response based on the risk assessments referred to in point (a) of article 6(1) and the overview of risks referred to in point (c) of article 5(1) , disaster risk management planning referred to in point (c) of article 6(1) , disaster loss data referred to in point (f) of article 6(1) , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities , taking into account the union disaster resilience goals referred to article 6(5). ### 1. the commission and the member states shall work together to improve cross-sectorial , resilience planning , both for natural and man-made disasters likely to have a trans-boundary effect , including the adverse effects of climate change and the increasing incidence of cross-border wildfires. the resilience planning shall include scenario-building at union level for disaster prevention and response based on the risk assessments referred to in point (a) of article 6(1) and the overview of risks referred to in point (c) of article 5(1) , disaster risk management planning referred to in point (c) of article 6(1) , disaster loss data referred to in point (f) of article 6(1) , asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities , taking into account the union disaster resilience goals referred to article 6(5).


### 2. the commission shall define , by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2) , the capacities resceu shall consist of , based on the resilience goals referred to in article 6(5) , scenario-building as referred to in article 10(1) , taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at union level , in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting , chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear incidents , and emergency medical response. ### 2. the commission shall define , by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 33(2) , the capacities resceu shall consist of , based on the resilience goals referred to in article 6(5) , scenario-building as referred to in article 10(1) , taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at union level , in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting , seismic , chemical , biological , radiological and nuclear incidents , and emergency medical response. information on the number and classification of resceu capacities will be regularly updated by the commission and made directly available to other eu institutions.


### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities. as a way to enhance union resilience , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the union. in consultation with member states , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations .; ### resceu capacities shall be hosted by the member states that acquire , rent , lease or otherwise contract those capacities. as a way to enhance union resilience , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the union. in consultation with member states and the european parliament , resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by the commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations.


### resceu capacities may be deployed outside the union in accordance with paragraphs 6 to 9 of this article.; ### resceu capacities may be deployed outside the union in accordance with paragraphs 6 to 9 of this article. specific provisions shall to be put in place to guarantee accountability and the correct use of resceu capacities in third countries , including the possibility for access by eu controlling officers. visibility of the union mechanism in third countries shall be ensured in line with paragraphs 1 and 2 of article 20a of this decision.;


### paragraphs 5 and 6 are deleted. ### paragraphs 5 and 6 are replaced by the following:


### any assistance or funding provided under this decision shall be given appropriate visibility. in particular , member states shall ensure that public communication for operations funded under the union mechanism: ### any assistance or funding provided under this decision shall be given appropriate visibility in line with the specific guidelines issued by the commission for concrete interventions. in particular , member states shall ensure that public communication for operations funded under the union mechanism:


### 5. in addition to article 12(4) of the financial regulation , commitment and payment appropriations , which have not been used by the end of the financial year for which they were entered in the annual budget shall be automatically carried over and may be committed and paid up to 31 december of the following year. the carried-over appropriations shall be used solely for response actions. the carried-over appropriations shall be used first in the following financial year. ### 5. in addition to article 12(4) of the financial regulation , commitment and payment appropriations , which have not been used by the end of the financial year for which they were entered in the annual budget shall be automatically carried over and may be committed and paid up to 31 december of the following year. the carried-over appropriations shall be used for prevention , preparedness and response actions. the carried-over appropriations shall be used first in the following financial year.


### (11) resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by member states could be used for national purposes , but only when not used or needed for response operations under the union mechanism. ### (11) resceu capacities acquired , rented , leased or otherwise contracted by member states could be used for national purposes , but only when not used or needed for response operations under the union mechanism and with priority given to the fight against cross-border emergencies.


### improve disaster loss data collection at the national or appropriate sub-national level to ensure evidence-based scenario building as referred to in article 10(1).; ### improve disaster loss data collection at the national or appropriate sub-national level to ensure evidence-based scenario building as referred to in article 10(1) , especially when it comes to identifying gaps in cross-border disaster-response capacities.


### 1. considers that the european union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to environmental , digital and demographic challenges; welcomes the european green deal as the new green growth strategy for europe with sustainability , citizen well-being and fairness at its core; ### 1. considers that the european union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to environmental , digital and demographic challenges; welcomes the european green deal as the new green growth strategy for europe with sustainability , citizen well-being and fairness at its core as well as a socially just transition , that will respect the limitations of our natural resources and ensure job creation and lasting prosperity for the future;


### 1. acknowledges that europe’s economy is showing signs of less dynamic growth; highlights that more must be done to support member states which are experiencing slower growth and high unemployment , particularly where young people are concerned; ### 1. acknowledges that europe’s economy followed its sixth year of uninterrupted growth while in 2019 , europe’s economy has continued to expand , providing jobs to a record number of people and lifting them out of poverty and social exclusions. acknowledges , that structural reforms , investment and responsible fiscal policies implemented by the member states contributed to the current economic growth while cohesion policy played a key role although there is more to be done for the member states with slower growth and high unemployment , particularly where young people are concerned;


### 1. notes that , in view of the climate change emergency , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs) , and considers that this implies a change in the positioning of the report and the implementation of ecological indicators; ### 1. notes that , in view of the climate change emergency , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs);


### 1. notes that , in view of the climate change emergency , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs) , and considers that this implies a change in the positioning of the report and the implementation of ecological indicators; ### 1. notes that , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs) and that this survey focused on the economy’s both short and longer term challenges , based on four key dimensions: environmental sustainability , productivity gains , fairness and macroeconomic stability;


### 1. notes that , in view of the climate change emergency , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs) , and considers that this implies a change in the positioning of the report and the implementation of ecological indicators; ### 1. notes that , in view of the declared climate change emergency , the eu’s annual growth survey (ags) has now been renamed the annual sustainable growth survey (asgs) , and considers that this implies a change in the positioning of the report and the implementation of ecological indicators;


### 2. notes the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens as principal goals for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs and of the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , which will require the adjustment of existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change; ### deleted


### 2. notes the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens as principal goals for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs and of the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , which will require the adjustment of existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change; ### 2. notes that the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens is one goal amongst others for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs and of the principles of the european pillar of social rights(epsr) , which will require the proportionate adjustment of existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement reasonable long-term planning to tackle climate change;


### 2. notes the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens as principal goals for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs and of the principles of the european pillar of social rights (epsr) , which will require the adjustment of existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning to tackle climate change; ### 2. notes the role of the european green deal as the eu’s new strategy defining ecological issues and the wellbeing of citizens as principal goals for the union; notes , with regard to the scope of the european semester , the inclusion of the sdgs and of the principles of the european pillar of social rights(epsr) , which will require the adjustment of some existing indicators and the creation of new ones to monitor the implementation of eu economic , environmental and social policies , as well as coherence between policy goals and budgetary means; notes the need to implement long-term planning ;


### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be a major responsibility for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement for and of the public , the various sectors , regions and member states with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to undertake an annual evaluation of the union’s ecological debt , carbon budget and imported emissions; ### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be a major responsibility for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world;


### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be a major responsibility for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement for and of the public , the various sectors , regions and member states with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to undertake an annual evaluation of the union’s ecological debt , carbon budget and imported emissions; ### 3. considers achieving a fair transition to climate neutrality to be one of various responsibilities for the eu’s citizens and economy and its role in the world; notes that this challenge can only be tackled as part of a global effort; calls for appropriate support and policies , with involvement for and of the public , the various sectors , regions and member states with a view to benefiting from this transformation and making it a success; calls on the commission to undertake an annual evaluation of the union’s ecological debt , carbon budget and imported emissions;


### 5. calls on the european commission to extend the european semester by completing the current approach based on fiscal and budgetary discipline with climate and environmental discipline without weakening the current eu economic governance process; calls therefore on the european commission to develop a new climate indicator , mirroring the economic indicators and assessing the discrepancy between member states budget and a paris aligned scenario of their national budget; stresses the need for this indicator to provide member states with an indication on their trajectory of temperature under the framework of the paris agreement , thus enabling the extended european semester to provide recommendations about the decrease of the climate debt; ### 5. calls on the european commission to extend the european semester by complementing the current approach based on fiscal and budgetary discipline with climate and environmental aspects without weakening the current eu economic governance process; calls therefore on the european commission to develop a new climate indicator , mirroring the economic indicators and assessing the discrepancy between member states budget and a paris aligned scenario of their national budget; stresses the need for this indicator to provide member states with an indication on their trajectory of temperature under the framework of the paris agreement , thus enabling the extended european semester to provide recommendations on climate mitigation efforts;


### 5. is concerned that post-crisis investment has been on a downward path in the eu in spite of historically low interest rates , currently standing at 3.4 % , with overall infrastructure investment now at about 75 % of its pre-crisis level; whereas 80 % of the shortfall is the result of cutbacks in the public sector , which have occurred particularly in countries subject to adverse macroeconomic conditions and the more severe fiscal constraints imposed on disadvantaged regions already characterised by poor infrastructure quality and weak socio-economic outcomes , but also , and surprisingly , in countries with a large fiscal space; ### 5. is concerned that post-crisis investment has been on a downward path in the eu in spite of historically low interest rates , currently standing at 3.4 % , with overall infrastructure investment now at about 75 % of its pre-crisis level;


### 5. is concerned that post-crisis investment has been on a downward path in the eu in spite of historically low interest rates , currently standing at 3.4 % , with overall infrastructure investment now at about 75 % of its pre-crisis level; whereas 80 % of the shortfall is the result of cutbacks in the public sector , which have occurred particularly in countries subject to adverse macroeconomic conditions and the more severe fiscal constraints imposed on disadvantaged regions already characterised by poor infrastructure quality and weak socio-economic outcomes , but also , and surprisingly , in countries with a large fiscal space; ### 5. is concerned that post-crisis investment has been on a downward path in the eu in spite of historically low interest rates , currently standing at 3.4 % ,with overall infrastructure investment now at about 75 % of its pre-crisis level; underlines that some of the budgetary decisions made by member state governments over the last ten years have resulted in reduced investments and reductions to services most utilised by the least wealthy in those societies;


### 6. endorses the conclusion of the european fiscal board (efb) that the fiscal framework has not protected the quality of public expenditure , and welcomes the efb’s proposal for a ‘golden rule’ to protect public investment; calls , therefore , for the reform of the stability and growth pact and the introduction of a golden rule aimed at implementing sound fiscal policy on an equal footing with investment within the eu’s policy objectives; whereas this should cover the investment foreseen for the realisation of the green deal , the digital revolution , the sdgs and the epsr rights , including expenditure aimed at reducing poverty and inequality related to social protection , health services and long-term care , and education and training; ### deleted


### 6. endorses the conclusion of the european fiscal board (efb) that the fiscal framework has not protected the quality of public expenditure , and welcomes the efb’s proposal for a ‘golden rule’ to protect public investment; calls , therefore , for the reform of the stability and growth pact and the introduction of a golden rule aimed at implementing sound fiscal policy on an equal footing with investment within the eu’s policy objectives; whereas this should cover the investment foreseen for the realisation of the green deal , the digital revolution , the sdgs and the epsr rights , including expenditure aimed at reducing poverty and inequality related to social protection , health services and long-term care , and education and training; ### 6. notes the conclusion of the european fiscal board (efb) that the fiscal framework has not protected the quality of public expenditure , as well as it’s proposal for a ‘golden rule’ to protect public investment; calls , therefore , for the reform of the stability and growth pact to ensure that both sound fiscal policy and investments in line with the eu’s priority policy objectives to enable the eu to face the challenges of the 21st century are possible;


### 6. endorses the conclusion of the european fiscal board (efb) that the fiscal framework has not protected the quality of public expenditure , and welcomes the efb’s proposal for a ‘golden rule’ to protect public investment; calls , therefore , for the reform of the stability and growth pact and the introduction of a golden rule aimed at implementing sound fiscal policy on an equal footing with investment within the eu’s policy objectives; whereas this should cover the investment foreseen for the realisation of the green deal , the digital revolution , the sdgs and the epsr rights , including expenditure aimed at reducing poverty and inequality related to social protection , health services and long-term care , and education and training; ### 6. endorses the conclusion of the european fiscal board (efb) that the fiscal framework has not protected the quality of public expenditure , and welcomes the efb’s proposal for a ‘golden rule’ to protect public investment , provided that it is framed within clear parameters to prevent circumvention; calls , therefore , for the reform of the stability and growth pact and the introduction of a golden rule aimed at implementing sound fiscal policy on an equal footing with investment within the eu’s policy objectives; whereas this should cover the investment foreseen for the realisation of the green deal , the digital revolution , the sdgs and the epsr rights , including expenditure aimed at reducing poverty and inequality related to social protection , health services and long-term care , and education and training;


### a. whereas the improvement in the economic situation and low interest rates provide an opportunity to implement ambitious reforms , in particular measures aimed at encouraging public investment to tackle climate change and its social consequences and create full-time jobs; ### a. whereas the improvement in the economic situation and low interest rates provide an opportunity to implement ambitious structural reforms;


### a. whereas the improvement in the economic situation and low interest rates provide an opportunity to implement ambitious reforms , in particular measures aimed at encouraging public investment to tackle climate change and its social consequences and create full-time jobs; ### a. whereas the improvement in the economic situation and low interest rates provide an opportunity to undertake much needed infrastructure and r&d investments as well as ambitious reforms , including measures aimed at encouraging investment to tackle climate change and its consequences and create jobs and sustainable economic growth;


### b. whereas inequality of income in the euro area has increased since the beginning of the financial crisis; whereas there are between 50 and 100 million people affected by energy poverty in europe; ### deleted


### b. whereas inequality of income in the euro area has increased since the beginning of the financial crisis; whereas there are between 50 and 100 million people affected by energy poverty in europe; ### b. whereas the number of european citizens living in poverty or at risk of poverty remains unacceptably high and that the europe 2020 strategy to reduce the number of europeans at risk of poverty or social exclusion has unfortunately failed; whereas there are between 50 and 100 million people affected by energy poverty alone in europe;


### c. having regard to the need for a european climate law with a legally binding goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest and an intermediate target of at least 65 % for 2030; ### deleted


### c. having regard to the need for a european climate law with a legally binding goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest and an intermediate target of at least 65 % for 2030; ### c. having regard to the demand for a european climate law with a legally binding goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest and an intermediate target of at least 65 % for 2030;


### environment ### deleted


### 7. highlights the problem of too low a level of public investment; calls on the commission to assess the cost of not taking action in this area , in particular by evaluating the difference between the need for investment and the actual investments made; ### deleted


### 8. calls for a european green industrial strategy; ### deleted


### 8. calls for a european green industrial strategy; ### 8. calls for a european green industrial strategy; calls on the member states to promote private and public investment in real economy with fiscal incitation or other adequate measures ;


### 8. calls for a european green industrial strategy; ### 8. calls for a european green industrial strategy on the basis of innovations and incentives , rather than on the basis of sanctions and taxes;


### macroeconomic stability ### ensuring macroeconomic stability and sound public finances


### 9. shares the concern expressed in others of the efb’s conclusions regarding the pro-cyclical elements in the eu fiscal rules , which forced member states to adjust their economies in a poor or difficult economic situation , failing to improve the quality of public finance and promote investment; welcomes the efb’s recommendation of a seven-year cycle mirroring the mff so as to better coordinate member states’ public accounts , and especially investment; ### 9. notes the efb’s conclusions regarding the pro-cyclical elements in the eu fiscal rules , which forced member states to adjust their economies in a poor or difficult economic situation , failing to improve the quality of public finance and promote investment; suggests that it would be advisable to reduce the mff to a five-year cycle as this would bring it in line with the european electoral cycle and help member states to better coordinate and plan investments in line with political priorities;


### 9. shares the concern expressed in others of the efb’s conclusions regarding the pro-cyclical elements in the eu fiscal rules , which forced member states to adjust their economies in a poor or difficult economic situation , failing to improve the quality of public finance and promote investment; welcomes the efb’s recommendation of a seven-year cycle mirroring the mff so as to better coordinate member states’ public accounts , and especially investment; ### 9. takes note of the concern expressed in the european fiscal boards’s conclusions regarding the pro-cyclical elements in the eu fiscal rules; takes note of the european fiscal board’s recommendation of a seven-year cycle mirroring the multi-annual financial framework so as to better coordinate member states’ public accounts , especially regarding investment , thus helping them attain much-needed converge;


### 10. notes that the debt levels of all the member states are above the pre-crisis level and are expected to exceed 60 % in 2021; further notes that in six member states the ratio will be higher than 90 %; highlights the fact that the fiscal rules have not contributed to bringing down the debt levels of highly indebted countries but have , rather , increased them; ### 10. notes that the debt levels of all the member states are above the pre-crisis level and are expected to exceed 60 % in 2021; further notes that in six member states the ratio will be higher than 90 %;


### 11. supports flexibility in the implementation of the sgp as proposed by the commission in 2015; considers that much more flexibility should be introduced in order to boost investment and ecological transition in the eu; calls , therefore , for the reform of the sgp and the introduction of a euro area fiscal capacity; ### 11. underlines the analysis of the efb that through revised , simplified fiscal rules public investment could be better protected within the eu; as stated by the efb underlines that rather than introducing flexibility in the implementation of the sgp as proposed by the commission in 2015 a better result could be achieved through the provision of a general escape clause which could be triggered and applied parsimoniously and based on independent economic analysis; considers that this could be a useful tool in order to boost investment and help the eu to face its challenges , including the ecological transition; calls , therefore , for the reform of the sgp and the introduction of a euro area fiscal capacity;


### 11. supports flexibility in the implementation of the sgp as proposed by the commission in 2015; considers that much more flexibility should be introduced in order to boost investment and ecological transition in the eu; calls , therefore , for the reform of the sgp and the introduction of a euro area fiscal capacity; ### 11. argues that the sgp process has to be accompanied by rules that avoid pro-cyclicality and incentivize countercyclical policy measures;


### 12. reiterates its call for a european stabilisation function and a european unemployment benefit reinsurance scheme , with a view to protecting citizens and reducing pressure on public finances during external shocks so as to overcome social and economic imbalances; ### deleted


### 12. reiterates its call for a european stabilisation function and a european unemployment benefit reinsurance scheme , with a view to protecting citizens and reducing pressure on public finances during external shocks so as to overcome social and economic imbalances; ### 12. acknowledges the call for a european stabilisation function anda european unemployment benefit reinsurance scheme , but notes that a protection of citizens and a reduction of pressure on public finances , during external shocks can only be achieved by national tariff- and labour market policy;


### macroeconomic imbalances ### deleted


### 15. recalls the importance of the efficient regulation of the banking and financial sectors in order to prevent a new crisis; believes that such regulation must integrate the ecological situation; emphasises the importance of completing the banking union and the need to reform the european stability mechanism; ### 15. recalls the importance of the efficient regulation of the banking and financial sectors in order to prevent a new crisis;


### 15. recalls the importance of the efficient regulation of the banking and financial sectors in order to prevent a new crisis; believes that such regulation must integrate the ecological situation; emphasises the importance of completing the banking union and the need to reform the european stability mechanism; ### 15. recalls the importance of a proportionate regulation of the banking and financial sectors in order to prevent a new crisis; emphasises the importance of discussion new paths to a banking union and the need to reform the european stability mechanism;


### taxation ### deleted


### 16. calls for qualified majority voting in council on tax matters; ### deleted


### 16. calls for qualified majority voting in council on tax matters; ### 16. calls for the preservation of the unanimity principle in council on tax matters