### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change; ### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; stresses the importance of combating the digital divide and of ensuring lifelong learning; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change; stresses the importance of fighting for gender equality;


### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change; ### 11. stresses that sustainable and long-term solutions must be found to successfully fight structural demographic challenges , as well as mitigating brain drain in rural , remote and less developed areas of the eu; emphasises the need for financial resources to revitalise areas suffering from population decline and to provide ageing populations in europe with adequate support in terms of access to healthcare , mobility and public services; highlights the need of setting up appropriate structures to study trends and propose measures to adequately address demographic change and the effects of increased labour mobility; stresses that cohesion policy efforts are needed to address deficits in professional workforce related to labour mobility;


### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; ### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; highlights the important role of the european border and coast guard (frontex) in this regard; calls for an ambitious and adequate funding of frontex to deliver the european standing corps of border and the new missions of the agency , such as in the field of search and rescue at sea and return of illegally staying third-country nationals;


### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; ### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats , terrorist attacks , new types of cybercrime and promoting information exchange; stresses , in this context , the need to strengthen judicial and police cooperation in the eu and highlights europol’s and eurojust’s role to achieve these goals;


### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; ### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement for workers and service providers within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; stresses in this regards the importance of building trust among the member states which is essential for functional judicial and law enforcement cooperation;


### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , protection of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting information exchange; ### 12. considers that the economic growth and prosperity , internal security , strengthening of the eu’s external borders , proper functioning of the schengen area and freedom of movement within the eu are inextricably linked and mutually beneficial; stresses that further integration of the schengen area , based on expert assessments , would provide members states on external borders with enhanced financial opportunities for border control; underlines the importance of robust eu investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing eu law enforcement and judicial response to cross-border criminal threats and promoting automatic information exchange;


### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states; ### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice , asylum and migration and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states; with regard to the rule of law conditionality , that entered into force on 1 january 2021 , which is a milestone for rule of law in the eu , it is of utmost importance that eu budget ensures the effective application of this mechanism; therefore calls for sufficient funding for eppo to enable it to prosecute all suspected cases; reminds the commission to immediately implement the rol regulation;


### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states; ### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of fundamental rights , asylum , security , justice and integrated border management in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in providing efficient and meaningful support to the member states while reinforcing cooperation and coordination at eu level;


### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states; ### 13. highlights the need for adequate , sustainable and predictable funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of health , environment , security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states;


### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states; ### 13. highlights the need for adequate funding , staffing and staff training for all agencies operating in the field of security , justice and border control , labour and health in order for them to fulfil their increased responsibilities , as well as the importance of cooperation among them , the need for technological innovations and adaptation , and their vital role in reinforcing cooperation and coordination among the member states;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; welcomes the strategy for a security union presented by the commission on 24 july 2020 and calls for a proper funding to ensure the efficiency of this strategy;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries , disinformation campaigns against european democracies steered from third countries , as well as to better coordinate such programmes at eu level;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as organised crime , including environmental crime , and human trafficking , cybercrime , terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , cyberterrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as greater transparency and better coordination of such programmes at eu level;


### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level; ### 14. strongly supports strengthened eu efforts to tackle rising security threats such as terrorism , radicalisation , human trafficking and violent extremism within europe and neighbouring countries as well as better coordination of such programmes at eu level;


### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment; ### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment; calls on the eu to show solidarity with the heavily affected third countries , especially those in its immediate neighbourhood , by mobilising the eu’s external financing instruments to help these countries to strengthen the capacities of their health systems , including the access to vaccines and alleviate the socio-economic impact of the crisis; recalls the importance of combating this pandemic not only within the borders of the eu but also abroad; emphasizes the significance of respecting the covid vaccine distribution system , covax , in order to ensure equitable access to vaccines , to the most fragile countries;


### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment; ### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment; highlights the importance of the eu civil protection mechanism to ensure that the eu will be better prepared and respond to all types of natural disasters , pandemics and emergencies;


### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment; ### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources and explore in cooperation with international partners and third countries the efficient ways to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment;


### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment; ### 15. underlines the responsibility of the eu to ensure it has the adequate resources to address , as a global actor , the geopolitical consequences of the crisis and ensure a secure and stable global environment;


### 16. expects , in the run-up to the adoption of the 2022 budget , that the full potential of the mff package will be put into practice and intends to monitor closely the implementation of all elements of the agreement reached; recalls that 2022 will be the first year of application of the programme-specific adjustments under article 5 of the mff regulation , regarding inter alia the envelopes of eu flagship programmes to be financed from the new fines-based mechanism; ### 16. expects , in the run-up to the adoption of the 2022 budget , that the full potential of the mff package will be put into practice and intends to monitor closely the implementation of all elements of the agreement reached; recalls the need to ensure the necessary technical support for the reforms , especially for the less developed regions; recalls that 2022 will be the first year of application of the programme-specific adjustments under article 5 of the mff regulation , regarding inter alia the envelopes of eu flagship programmes to be financed from the new fines-based mechanism;


### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + , horizon europe , as well as the financing for the green deal and digitalisation strategies , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , tourism and hospitality sector , as well as the people that are most affected by the crisis; ### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + and horizon europe , and funds like esf+ , as well as the financing for the green deal and digitalisation strategies , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to tackle the social and economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic in the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , tourism and hospitality sector , as well as those people and workers , including elderly , pre-retirement workers or the self-employed , that are most affected by the crisis , such as vulnerable groups in particular the most deprived;


### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + , horizon europe , as well as the financing for the green deal and digitalisation strategies , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , tourism and hospitality sector , as well as the people that are most affected by the crisis; ### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + , horizon europe , as well as the financing for the green deal and digitalisation strategies , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , cultural sector , tourism and hospitality sector , as well as the people that are most affected by the crisis;


### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + , horizon europe , as well as the financing for the green deal and digitalisation strategies , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , tourism and hospitality sector , as well as the people that are most affected by the crisis; ### 17. stresses that , following the late adoption of the mff 2021-2027 , the launch of eu flagship programmes like erasmus + , horizon europe , as well as the financing for the green deal and digitalisation strategies , were significantly delayed; expects , therefore , that every effort will be made to ensure that all new eu programmes are fully operational in 2022; recalls , in that respect , the joint statement by parliament , the council and the commission on tackling the impact of the covid-19 crisis issued in the joint conclusions on the 2021 budget , in which a particular attention is given to the sectors of the economy that are most hit by the crisis such as smes , transport , tourism , and hospitality sectors , as well as the people that are most affected by the crisis;


### 19. stresses that the eu budget will be significantly reinforced by the european union recovery instrument (euri) in 2022 , with at least 60% of its total allocation to be committed under the different programmes by the end of that year; is concerned , however , about the delayed start of the borrowing and lending operations under this instrument , as the new own resources decision (ord) , providing the authorisation for these operations , is not yet in force; calls , therefore , on the member states to accelerate further the ratification process of the new ord , in order not to jeopardise the timely effect of the recovery; ### 19. stresses that the eu budget will be significantly reinforced by the european union recovery instrument (euri) in 2022 , with at least 60% of its total allocation to be committed under the different programmes by the end of that year; stresses that the implementation will be followed closely by the parliament; calls to swiftly establish the regular dialogue on the implementation of the rrf; is concerned , however , about the delayed start of the borrowing and lending operations under this instrument , as the new own resources decision (ord) ,providing the authorisation for these operations , is not yet in force; calls , therefore , on the member states to accelerate further the ratification process of the new ord , in order not to jeopardise the timely effect of the recovery;


### 19. stresses that the eu budget will be significantly reinforced by the european union recovery instrument (euri) in 2022 , with at least 60 % of its total allocation to be committed under the different programmes by the end of that year; is concerned , however , about the delayed start of the borrowing and lending operations under this instrument , as the new own resources decision (ord) , providing the authorisation for these operations , is not yet in force; calls , therefore , on the member states to accelerate further the ratification process of the new ord , in order not to jeopardise the timely effect of the recovery; ### 19. stresses that the eu budget will be significantly reinforced by the european union recovery instrument (euri) in 2022 , with at least 60 % of its total allocation to be committed under the different programmes by the end of that year; is concerned , however , about the delayed start of the borrowing and lending operations under this instrument , as the new own resources decision (ord) , providing the authorisation for these operations , is not yet in force; calls , therefore , on the member states to accelerate further the ratification process of the new ord , in order not to jeopardise the timely effect of the recovery or penalise future generations;


### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri; ### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri; expects that the eu institutions will act in full observance of the roadmap; calls on the council to start deliberating on the new own resources based on the carbon border adjustment mechanism , a digital levy and the eu emissions trading system as soon as the commission presents the legislative proposals to take a decision before 1 july2022; invites the commission to ensure the respect of the obligations of the united kingdom according to the trade and cooperation agreement in regards to the assigned revenues allocated for certain eu programmes in the eu budget;


### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri; ### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation that , in compliance with the principle of subsidiarity , ensures that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri;


### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover at least the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri; ### 20. underlines that the 2022 union budget will constitute a bridge between the first and second steps of the roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources; points , in that respect , to the need for a smooth implementation so that new own resources cover the expenditure related to the repayment of the euri and to interest on it;


### (5) in line with the principles set out above , the regulatory board for performance review should act independently and should not seek or follow instructions or accept recommendations from a government of a member state , from the commission or any other public or private entity. ### (5) in line with the principles set out above , the regulatory board for performance review should be fully independent and should not seek or follow instructions or accept recommendations from a government of a member state , from the commission , from the agency or any other public or private entity.


### (6) the management board of the agency should have the necessary powers in particular to appoint the director for performance review. ### (6) the regulatory board of performance review should appoint the director for performance review.


### (7) the director for performance review should in particular be the legal representative of the agency in matters of performance review and be in charge of the day-to-day administration in respect of this matter , as well as of various preparatory tasks. the director for performance review should also draft and submit the section on performance review of the programming document , the annual work programme and the annual activity report of the agency. the regulatory board for performance review as an independent body should be involved in those activities as necessary. ### (7) the director for performance review should in particular be the legal representative of the agency in matters of performance review and be in charge of the day-to-day administration in respect of this matter , as well as of various preparatory tasks. the director for performance review should also draft and submit the section on performance review of the programming document , the annual work programme and the annual activity report of the agency. the regulatory board for performance review as a fully independent body should be involved in those activities as necessary.


### (12) it is appropriate that designated air traffic service providers contribute to the setting up of the operation of the agency acting as prb and its continuous functioning. designated air traffic service providers hold natural monopolies in respect of the services concerned , and those services are remunerated by airspace users. because of this specific feature , it is necessary that the performance and charging schemes be applied to them , so as to optimise the provision of the services concerned on a number of points. the principal role of the agency acting as prb consists in the application of those schemes , and the funds necessary for its setting up can therefore be considered as necessary for reasons linked to the peculiar features and the peculiar position of the providers of the services concerned. ### (12) it is appropriate that designated air traffic service providers contribute to the running of the operation of the agency acting as prb and its continuous functioning. designated air traffic service providers hold natural monopolies in respect of the services concerned , and those services are remunerated by airspace users. because of this specific feature , it is necessary that the performance and charging schemes be applied to them , so as to optimise the provision of the services concerned on a number of points. the principal role of the agency acting as prb consists in the application of those schemes , and the funds necessary for its setting up can therefore be considered as necessary for reasons linked to the peculiar features and the peculiar position of the providers of the services concerned.


### (16) in order to establish uniform rules regarding the calculation of annual contributions , in particular the methodology to allocate the estimated expenditure to categories of designated air traffic service providers and the criteria to determine the level of individual contributions based on size , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council3 . ### deleted


### take decisions on the establishment of the internal structures of the agency at directors’ level and , where necessary , their modifications , subject , in the case of internal structures concerning performance review , to a corresponding request by the director for performance review and a positive opinion of the regulatory board for performance review. any such decisions shall not affect the separation between the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review , the advisory board for performance review , the appeal board for performance review and the staff working for the agency acting as prb on the one hand , and the other bodies and function holders of the agency on the other hand;; ### take decisions on the establishment of the internal structures of the agency at directors’ level and , where necessary , their modifications with the exception of the structure of the agency acting as prb. any such decisions shall guarantee the separation between the regulatory board for performance review , the director for performance review , the advisory board for performance review , the appeal board for performance review and the staff working exclusively for the agency acting as prb on the one hand , and the other bodies and function holders of the agency on the other hand;;


### the following paragraph 2a is inserted: ### deleted


### 3. the executive director of the agency shall take part in the deliberations , without the right to vote. upon invitation of the director for performance review , the executive director of the agency may be invited to take part in the deliberations on matters related to the the function of the agency acting as prb , without the right to vote.; ### 3. the executive director of the agency shall take part in the deliberations , without the right to vote. upon invitation of the director for performance review , the executive director of the agency may be invited to take part in the deliberations on matters related to the function of the agency acting as prb , without the right to vote.;


### 3a. the director for performance review shall take part in the deliberations on areas directly or indirectly related to the function of the agency acting as prb , without the right to vote.; ### 3a. the director for performance review shall take part in the deliberations on areas directly or indirectly related to the function of the agency acting as prb , without the right to vote. upon invitation of the executive director of the agency , the director for performance review may be invited to take part in the deliberations on matters related to the function of the agency , without the right to vote.


### 4. in order for them to be adopted , decisions on budgetary , human resources or administrative matters , in particular matters referred to in article 98(2) , points (d) , (f) , (h) , (m) , (n) , (o) and (q) , article 98(2a) , points (a) , (b) , (c) , (e) and (f)) , and article 98(7) require a positive vote from the representative of commission in the management board.; ### 4. in order for them to be adopted , decisions on budgetary , human resources or administrative matters , in particular matters referred to in article 98(2) , points (d) , (f) , (h) , (m) , (n) , (o) and (q) , and article 98(7) require a positive vote from the representative of commission in the management board.;


### provide an opinion to the management board on the candidate to be appointed as director for performance review in accordance with point (a) of article 98(2a) and article 114g(2) , and where applicable his or her removal from office in accordance with article 114g(6); ### appoint the director for performance review in accordance with article 114g(2) , and where applicable his or her removal from office in accordance with article 114g(6);


### provide an opinion to the management board on the procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb in accordance with point (f) of article 98(2a); ### elaborate with the management board and obtain its approval on the procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb in accordance with point (f) of article 119a (4);


### provide an opinion to the director for performance review on its proposal for the communication and dissemination plans on performance review referred to in article 119a(5) , in accordance with point (g) of article 98(2a); ### on the basis of a proposal by the director for performance review , adopt and regularly update the communication and dissemination plans on performance review referred to in article 119a(5).


### provide an opinion to the director for performance review on the establishment or modification of the internal structures concerning performance review; ### on the basis of a proposal by the director for performance review establish or modify the internal structures concerning performance review;


### provide an opinion to the management board as regards potential actions to be taken pursuant to point (e) of article 98(2a); ### exercise disciplinary authority over the director for performance review;


### provide an opinion to the management board on the candidates to be appointed as members of the appeal board for performance review in accordance with article 114l. that opinion shall not be binding. ### provide an opinion to the commission on the candidates to be appointed as members of the appeal board for performance review in accordance with article 114l. that opinion shall not be binding.


### 2. the members of the regulatory board for performance review and their alternates shall be formally appointed by the management board , on a proposal from the commission , after consultation of eurocontrol , following a public call for expression of interest. the members of the regulatory board for performance review shall be appointed on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries. in order for it to be adopted , the decision on the appointment of the members of the regulatory board for performance review requires a positive vote from the commission representative in the management board. ### 2. the members of the regulatory board for performance review and their alternates shall be formally appointed by the commission , after consultation of eurocontrol , following a public call for expression of interest. the members of the regulatory board for performance review shall be appointed on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries.


### 3. when carrying out the tasks conferred upon it by this regulation , the regulatory board for performance review shall act independently and shall not seek or follow instructions from any government of a member state , from the commission , or from another public or private entity. ### 3. when carrying out the tasks conferred upon it by this regulation , the regulatory board for performance review shall be independent and shall not seek or follow instructions from any government of a member state , from the commission , from the agency or any another public or private entity.


### 2. the director for performance review shall be appointed by the management board following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries , from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the commission and following an open and transparent selection procedure. in order for it to be adopted , the decision on the appointment of the director for performance review requires a positive vote from the representative of the commission in the management board. for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director for performance review , the agency shall be represented by the chairperson of the management board. ### 2. the director for performance review shall be appointed by the regulatory board for performance review , on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the air traffic management or economic regulation of network industries , from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the commission and following an open and transparent selection procedure. for the purpose of concluding the contract with the director for performance review , the agency shall be represented by the chairperson of the management board.


### 4. the management board , acting on a proposal from the commission and giving the utmost consideration to the assessment referred to in paragraph 3 and following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , may extend the term of office of the director for performance review once by no more than five years. a director for performance review whose term of office has been extended shall not participate in another selection procedure for the same post at the end of the extended period. ### 4. the regulatory board for performance review , acting on a proposal from the commission and giving the utmost consideration to the assessment referred to in paragraph 3 , may extend the term of office of the director for performance review once by no more than five years. a director for performance review whose term of office has been extended shall not participate in another selection procedure for the same post at the end of the extended period.


### 6. the director for performance review may be removed from office only upon a decision of the management board , acting on a proposal from the commission , after having obtained a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review. ### 6. the director for performance review may be removed from office only upon a decision of the regulatory board for performance review , acting on a proposal from the commission.


### 7. the management board shall reach decisions on appointment , extension of the term of office or removal from office of the director for performance review on the basis of a two-thirds majority of its members with voting rights. the director for performance review shall not hold any professional position or responsibility with any air navigation service provider after his or her term as director for performance review , for at least a period of two years. ### 7. the regulatory board for performance review shall reach decisions on appointment , extension of the term of office or removal from office of the director for performance review on the basis of a two-thirds majority of its members with voting rights. the director for performance review shall not hold any professional position or responsibility with any air navigation service provider after his or her term as director for performance review , for at least a period of two years.


### 1. the director for performance review shall be accountable to the management board with respect to administrative , budgetary and managerial matters , but shall remain fully independent concerning his or her tasks under paragraph 3 , point (d). without prejudice to the respective roles of the management board and the regulatory board for performance review in relation to the tasks of the director for performance review , the director for performance review shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government , from the union institutions , or from any other public or private entity or person. ### 1. the director for performance review shall be accountable to the regulatory board for performance review with respect to administrative , budgetary and managerial matters , but shall remain fully independent concerning his or her tasks under paragraph 3 , point (d). without prejudice to the role of the regulatory board for performance review in relation to the tasks of the director for performance review , the director for performance review shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government , from the union institutions , or from any other public or private entity or person.


### preparing a proposal for mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] , to be submitted to the management board for adoption following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review; ### preparing a proposal for mechanisms and procedures for consultation of stakeholders referred to in article 38 of [amended ses2+] , to be submitted to the regulatory board for performance review for adoption.


### following a favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review , requesting the management board to establish or modify the internal structures concerning performance review; ### requesting the regulatory board for performance review to establish or modify the internal structures concerning performance review;


### preparing the draft communication and dissemination plans concerning performance review referred to article 119a(5) , to be submitted to the management board for adoption following the favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review. ### preparing the draft communication and dissemination plans concerning performance review referred to in article 119a(5) , to be submitted to the regulatory board for performance review.


### 4. for the purposes paragraph 3 , point (d) , opinions , recommendations and decisions of the agency acting as prb referred to in [amended ses2+] and in article 129a of this regulation shall be adopted only after having obtained the favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review. ### 4. for the purposes of paragraph 3 , point (d) , opinions , recommendations and decisions of the agency acting as prb referred to in [amended ses2+] and in article 129a of this regulation shall be adopted only after having obtained the favourable opinion of the regulatory board for performance review.


### 2. the members of the appeal board for performance review shall be formally appointed by the management board , on a proposal from the commission , following a public call for expression of interest , after consulting the regulatory board for performance review. ### 2. the members of the appeal board for performance review shall be formally appointed by the commission , following a public call for expression of interest , after consulting the regulatory board for performance review.


### 5. the members of the appeal board for performance review shall be independent in making their decisions. they shall not be bound by any instructions. they shall not perform any other duties in the agency , in its management board or in the advisory board for performance review. a member of the appeal board for performance review shall not be removed during his or her term of office , unless he or she has been found guilty of serious misconduct , and the commission , after receiving the opinion of the management board , has taken a decision to that effect. ### 5. the members of the appeal board for performance review shall be independent in making their decisions. they shall not be bound by any instructions. they shall not perform any other duties in the agency , in its management board , in the regulatory board for performance review or in the advisory board for performance review. a member of the appeal board for performance review shall not be removed during his or her term of office , unless he or she has been found guilty of serious misconduct , and the commission has taken a decision to that effect.


### where the appeal board for performance review finds that the appeal is not admissible or that the grounds for appeal are not founded , it shall reject the appeal. where the appeal board for performance review finds that the appeal is admissible and that the grounds for appeal are founded , it shall remit the case to the agency. the agency shall take a new reasoned decision taking into account the decision by the appeal board for performance review. ### where the appeal board for performance review finds that the appeal is not admissible or that the grounds for appeal are not founded , it shall reject the appeal. where the appeal board for performance review finds that the appeal is admissible and that the grounds for appeal are founded , it shall remit the case to the agency acting as prb. the agency acting as prb shall take a new reasoned decision taking into account the decision by the appeal board for performance review.


### 4. the agency acting as prb shall adopt and publish adequate and proportionate procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb , in accordance with the procedure set out in article 98(2a) , point (f). those procedures shall: ### 4. the agency acting as prb shall adopt and publish adequate and proportionate procedures for issuing opinions , recommendations and decisions by the agency acting as prb , in accordance with the procedure set out in article 114b(1) point (f). those procedures shall:


### 5. the agency acting as prb may engage in communication activities on its own initiative within its field of competence on performance review , and in doing so shall be represented by the director for performance review. the allocation of resources to communication activities shall not be detrimental to the effective exercise of the tasks and powers referred to in [amended ses2+]. communication activities shall be carried out in accordance with relevant communication and dissemination plans adopted by the management board in accordance with point (g) of article 98(2a).; ### 5. the agency acting as prb may engage in communication activities on its own initiative within its field of competence on performance review , and in doing so shall be represented by the director for performance review. the allocation of resources to communication activities shall not be detrimental to the effective exercise of the tasks and powers referred to in [amended ses2+]. communication activities shall be carried out in accordance with relevant communication and dissemination plans adopted by the regulatory board for performance review in accordance with point (g) of article 114b (1).


### annual contributions from designated air traffic service providers , based on the annual estimated expenditure relating to the activities on performance review to be carried out by the agency acting as prb as required by [amended ses2+] for each category of designated air traffic service providers; ### deleted


### 8. the annual contributions referred to in paragraph 3 , point (b) shall be collected for five financial years. to this effect , they shall be due for the first time by 31 march [xxxx - year] – op please insert the first financial year beginning after the entry into force of this regulation)] , in respect of that financial year , and on 31 march of each of the four subsequent financial years , for those financial years respectively. ### deleted


### 4. the commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down detailed rules relating to fees and charges levied by the agency for its function as prb , specifying in particular the amount of the fees and charges and the way in which they are paid. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 127(3). ### 4. the commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 128 concerning the fees and charges levied by the agency for its function as prb , specifying in particular the amount of the fees and charges and the way in which they are paid.


### implementing acts regarding the calculation of annual contributions by designated air traffic service providers ### deleted


### the implementing acts referred to in article 120a(8) , shall establish the following: ### deleted


### the categories referred to in point (a) of the first paragraph shall be firstly en route air traffic service providers , secondly terminal air traffic service providers subject to the oversight of the agency acting as prb , and thirdly providers offering both types of services. the criteria to be established in accordance with point (b) shall in particular ensure equal treatment of the providers concerned , in respect of each type of service. the size of the air traffic service providers shall be calculated based on the amount of actual revenues produced by the provision of air navigation services over the reference period preceding the reference period during which this regulation enters into force.; ### deleted


### 2. subject to the conclusion of an agreement to that effect between the union and third countries as referred to in paragraph 2 , the agency acting as prb may also exercise its tasks under [amended ses2+] with regard to third countries , provided that those third countries have adopted and apply the relevant rules in accordance with paragraph 2 and have mandated the agency acting as prb to coordinate the activities of their national supervisory authorities with those of the national supervisory authorities of member states. ### 2. subject to the conclusion of an agreement to that effect between the union and third countries as referred to in paragraph 1 , the agency acting as prb may also exercise its tasks under [amended ses2+] with regard to third countries , provided that those third countries have adopted and apply the relevant rules in accordance with paragraph 1 and have mandated the agency acting as prb to coordinate the activities of their national supervisory authorities with those of the national supervisory authorities of member states.


### 3. the agreements referred to in paragraph 2 shall specify the nature , scope and procedural aspects of the involvement of those countries in the work of the agency acting as prb and shall include provisions relating to financial contributions and to staff. those agreements may provide for the establishment of working arrangements.; ### 3. the agreements referred to in paragraph 1 shall specify the nature , scope and procedural aspects of the involvement of those countries in the work of the agency acting as prb and shall include provisions relating to financial contributions and to staff. those agreements may provide for the establishment of working arrangements.;


### 1. points out that , while transport-related emissions of most pollutants have fallen substantially in recent decades , persistent hotspots remain in the eu , where levels of air pollution are too high – especially in urban areas; ### 1. points out that , while transport-related emissions of most pollutants have fallen substantially in recent decades , persistent hotspots remain in the eu , where levels of air pollution are too high – especially in urban areas , due to congestion , increased use of private vehicles , insufficient emission control measures , reduced green space and other factors; underlines that excessive levels of transport-related air pollution particularly represent a risk for the health of citizens living in urban areas and near transport hubs;


### 1. recognises that while the eu ambient air quality (aaq) directives have been effective in setting common eu air quality standards and facilitating the exchange of information on air quality , they have failed to effectively reduce air pollution and to curb its adverse effects; draws attention to the fact that a high number of member states do not comply with current air quality standards and have not taken enough action to improve air quality and keep exceedances to a minimum; ### 1. recognises that while the eu ambient air quality (aaq) directives have been effective in setting common eu air quality standards and facilitating the exchange of information on air quality , they have failed to effectively reduce air pollution and to curb its adverse effects; draws attention to the fact that a high number of member states still do not comply with current air quality standards despite the fact that member states have established and implemented a number of air improving measures; recognises the fact that air pollution has no boundaries and that there is a significant exchange of air pollutants between member states and also between eu and non-eu countries as noted in the second clean air outlook; points out that member states are not able to take any actions regarding emission sources outside their territory; encourages the commission to take into account the complex nature of air pollution (e.g. the secondary particulate matters formation , global and eu transfer of air pollution) when designing new air quality policy to ensure that appropriate measures are taken on appropriate level;


### 1. recognises that while the eu ambient air quality (aaq) directives have been effective in setting common eu air quality standards and facilitating the exchange of information on air quality , they have failed to effectively reduce air pollution and to curb its adverse effects; draws attention to the fact that a high number of member states do not comply with current air quality standards and have not taken enough action to improve air quality and keep exceedances to a minimum; ### 1. recognises that while the eu ambient air quality (aaq) directives have been effective in setting common eu air quality standards and facilitating the exchange of information on air quality , they have been partially effective in reducing air pollution and to curb its adverse effects; draws attention to the fact that a high number of member states do not fully comply with current air quality standards and have not taken enough action to improve air quality and keep exceedances to a minimum; welcomes that the commissions plans to provide an inventory of the measures of members states; points out that there are many ambiguities in the aaqd for the requirements for measuring points and that these lead to questions on the representativeness and comparability of the results;


### 2. believes that in order to improve the air quality in these hotspots , it is vital to move towards a more sustainable and less polluting transport system , especially in urban areas , while using all available means in the most effective way and taking into account the most recent scientific evidence; ### 2. believes that in order to improve the air quality , it is vital to move towards a more sustainable and less polluting transport system and mobility infrastructure design , especially in urban areas and rural areas with lacking or underdeveloped public transport infrastructure , while using all available means in the most effective way and taking into account the most recent scientific evidence; calls on the commission to assist member states in carrying out regular transport infrastructure quality checks to identify the areas in need of decongestion and infrastructure optimisation , and take appropriate measures in these areas i.a. with the use of eu funding possibilities;


### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and align them more closely with who standards; ### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards , highlights the difference between the eu standards being binding requirements and the who levels being guidelines , suggests to focus on the enforcement of already existing standards and only then to carefully assess new who standards; points out that additional obligations must also be practicable and implementable with the existing technical and financial possibilities; suggest that in the future economic efficiency and socioeconomic concerns would have to be taken into account to a greater extent than in the past when setting limit values , so as not to place an additional burden on the general public; in addition , limit values should take into account national differences in population density , urbanization , industrial sites and the like;


### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and align them more closely with who standards; ### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and asks for a full and complete alignment of eu standards with who guidelines;


### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and align them more closely with who standards; ### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and calls on the commission to periodically review the directives in order to fully align them with regularly updated who standards;


### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and align them more closely with who standards; ### 2. notes that aaq directives are based on air quality standards that are now 15 to 20 years old , and that some of them are much weaker than current world health organization (who) guidelines and the levels suggested by the latest scientific evidence on human health impacts; welcomes the commitment made in the european green deal to revise air quality standards and align them more closely with who standards; stresses the fact that revised air quality standard must be based on a feasibility study and accompanied by a specific set of measures needed for their achievement;


### 3. encourages local and regional authorities to devise and implement evidence-based , strategic sustainable urban mobility plans , aiming at a coordinated planning of policies , incentives and subsidies that target the various transport sectors and modes , such as measures to encourage the roll-out of e-charging and other alternative fuels , investment in sustainable public transport , infrastructure for active , shared and zero emission transport modes and demand-related measures; ### 3. encourages member states to involve actively the local and regional authorities to devise and implement evidence-based , strategic sustainable urban mobility plans , aiming at a coordinated planning of policies , incentives and subsidies that target the various transport sectors and modes , such as measures to encourage the roll-out of e-charging and other alternative fuels , investment in sustainable and accessible public transport , infrastructure for active , shared and zero emission transport modes and demand-related measures , as well as raising public awareness measures and communication activities of the eu’s role in tackling air pollution;


### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants; ### 3. notes that eu air quality standards cover a total of 13 pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu , while the current scientific evidence on adverse health effects of other air pollutants remains inconclusive and does not lend itself to setting standards1a; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that as a global leader it should continue leading by example by regularly assessing the latest scientific evidence on other potentially relevant air pollutants;


### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants; ### 3. recommends that the commission should first assess whether revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by enforcing already existing ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants before suggesting new standards;


### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants; ### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu and short-term standards for pm2.5 and alert thresholds for pm 1a; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants;


### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants; ### 3. recommends that revised air quality standards should also cover other non-regulated pollutants , such as ultra-fine particles and black carbon , with relevant health impacts in the eu; highlights the eu’s ambition to lead the transition to a healthy planet , and recalls that in order to become a global leader it should lead by example by adopting , inter alia , ambitious quality standards for all air pollutants;


### 4. reiterates the importance of a substantial modal shift from road towards less polluting forms of transportation; underlines , in this regard , the urgent need to improve railroad infrastructure , especially under the framework of the trans-european transport network , and to further ease and encourage intermodality; ### 4. reiterates the importance of a substantial modal shift from road towards less polluting forms of transportation; underlines , in this regard , the urgent need to improve railroad infrastructure , especially under the framework of the trans-european transport network , and to further ease and encourage intermodality; emphasises the need to improve working conditions for public transport workers , including investment in their reskilling , upskilling and training;


### 4. stresses the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured by the member states in appropriate locations and at emissions sources , in order to avoid underestimation of air pollution; calls on the member states to improve their monitoring networks , and on the commission to enforce the obligations of the directive in this regard , including by providing support to member states in setting up monitoring stations , the training and hiring of experts , and ensuring greater accuracy in inspection , control and monitoring; ### 4. stresses the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured equally and comparably by the member states in appropriate locations and at emissions sources , in order to avoid underestimation of air pollution and have representative results; calls on commission to enforce the obligations of the directive in this regard and making sure that the sampling points are comparable and representative for a specific area , including by providing support to member states in setting up a mix of monitoring stations , sampling points and passive sampling points to guarantee representative results and to avoid systemic shortcomings , the training and hiring of experts , and ensuring greater accuracy in inspection , control and monitoring;


### 4. stresses the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured by the member states in appropriate locations and at emissions sources , in order to avoid underestimation of air pollution; calls on the member states to improve their monitoring networks , and on the commission to enforce the obligations of the directive in this regard , including by providing support to member states in setting up monitoring stations , the training and hiring of experts , and ensuring greater accuracy in inspection , control and monitoring; ### 4. stresses the need to guarantee that air quality is being measured by the member states in appropriate locations and at emissions sources , in order to avoid underestimation of air pollution; calls on the commission to propose clearer provisions regarding the monitoring network and provide additional support to member states in setting up monitoring stations , the training and hiring of experts , and ensuring greater accuracy in inspection , control and monitoring;


### 5. points out that the proper implementation and enforcement of the air quality directives1 have proved challenging; urges , therefore , that directive 2008/50/ec and all other existing legislation relating to transport emissions be properly implemented and enforced first before new measures are proposed. ### 5. points out that the proper implementation and enforcement of the air quality directives1 have proved challenging; urges , therefore , that directive 2008/50/ec and all other existing legislation relating to transport emissions be properly implemented and enforced in a timely manner; encourages the commission and the member states to further cooperate with the who on the update of the global air quality guidelines according to the latest available evidence , so as to launch the subsequent revision of the existing eu legislation in the field of air quality , if needed and following an impact assessment;


### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information on where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make eu wide comparability and representativeness of results more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information that are representative for a specific area; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points that ensure representativeness of the sampling points for a specific area and comparability with other sampling point in all members states; suggests to introduce a combination of fixed monitoring and modelling accompanied by passive sampling , because the high variability of air pollutants is difficult to grasp with fixed monitoring sites; calls on the commission to set up criteria for "general population exposure" and provisions for the representativeness of monitoring sites;


### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information on where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generates situations in which monitoring networks in cities do not provide information on locations where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur , creating the risk that exceedances of limit values go unnoticed; urges the commission to provide immediate guidance to member states , through an implementing act in accordance with article 28 of directive 2008/50/ec , on how to set up their monitoring networks , without waiting for the revision of the aaq directives , as announced in the fitness check and in the green deal communication; calls on the commission , in the framework of the proposals for revised aaq directives , to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points , building inter alia on the guidance provided in the implementing act , so as to guarantee accurate and consistent air quality monitoring;


### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information on where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 5. acknowledges the fact that member states have established an air quality monitoring network based on common criteria defined by the aaq directives , with more than 4 000 monitoring stations and 16 000 sampling points; points out that site location provisions involve multiple criteria and offer a degree of flexibility which can make verification more difficult , and which often generate data that does not provide information on where the highest concentrations of air pollutants occur; urges the commission to review and establish new mandatory rules for locating monitoring stations and sampling points; stresses that air quality modelling can complement and substitute sampling points therefore the aaqd should incorporate air quality modelling more clearly into the air quality assessment process;


### b. whereas air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in europe2 , affecting all regions , socioeconomic and age groups unevenly , causing nearly 400 000 premature deaths per year , and is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , strokes and cancer3 ; ### b. whereas air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk in europe2 , affecting all regions , socioeconomic and age groups unevenly , causing nearly 400 000 premature deaths per year , and is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases , strokes and cancer3 ,with recent studies associating air pollution also with dementia1a , child brain structural alterations and cognitive impairment2a , and diabetes mortality3a ;


### 6. stresses that the aaq directives do not focus on reducing emissions in places where people suffer most from air pollution , or where concentrations are highest , and that concrete action in this area is needed; notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; underlines in this regard the need to better reflect human exposure to air pollution in eu law , and urges the commission to include new indicators in air quality indices , such as population density around monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 6. notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; calls on the commission to offer additional financial support specifically aimed at low income citizens to improve their wellbeing and help to reduce air pollution in their communities;


### 6. stresses that the aaq directives do not focus on reducing emissions in places where people suffer most from air pollution , or where concentrations are highest , and that concrete action in this area is needed; notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; underlines in this regard the need to better reflect human exposure to air pollution in eu law , and urges the commission to include new indicators in air quality indices , such as population density around monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 6. stresses that the aaq directives must focus on emissions across areas and representative area concentration sampling rather than on single point measurements; notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; underlines in this regard the need to adequately reflect human exposure to air pollution in eu law , and urges the commission to assess new indicators in air quality indices , such as population density around monitoring stations and sampling points;


### 6. stresses that the aaq directives do not focus on reducing emissions in places where people suffer most from air pollution , or where concentrations are highest , and that concrete action in this area is needed; notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; underlines in this regard the need to better reflect human exposure to air pollution in eu law , and urges the commission to include new indicators in air quality indices , such as population density around monitoring stations and sampling points; ### 6. stresses that the aaq directives should rather focus on concentration of whole areas and representative concentrations than on single sampling points; notes that lower socio-economic groups are more exposed to air pollution because they are more likely to live close to sources of heavy pollution , both outdoor , such as traffic and industrial areas , and indoor , such as the combustion of low-quality solid fuels for domestic heating; underlines in this regard the need to better reflect human exposure to air pollution in eu law , and urges the commission to include new indicators in air quality indices , such as population density around monitoring stations and sampling points to ensure that the results are representative for the area;


### 8. notes that confinement measures to control the spread of pandemic led to a drastic decrease in emissions and air pollution , thus clearly showing the impact of human activities on the environment; notes with regret that continuous exposure to air pollution may worsen the impact of respiratory viruses such as covid-19; underlines that fighting air pollution must be at the core of the eu recovery plan , and that mandatory and effectively enforced air quality requirements are key to guaranteeing citizens’ health and improving their resilience against future health threats; ### 8. notes that confinement measures to control the spread of the pandemic led to a temporary decrease in emissions and air pollution , yet , some measurement points registered increased no2 emissions despite reduced traffic flows thus clearly showing that driving restrictions benefit health protection less than expected and that a holistic , cross-sectoral approach is expedient;; notes with regret that continuous , long-term exposure to air pollution may worsen the impact of respiratory viruses such as covid-19; underlines that improving air quality must be part of the eu recovery plan , and that mandatory and effective enforcement of eu air quality requirements is key to guaranteeing citizens’ health and improving their resilience against future health threats;


### 8. notes that confinement measures to control the spread of pandemic led to a drastic decrease in emissions and air pollution , thus clearly showing the impact of human activities on the environment; notes with regret that continuous exposure to air pollution may worsen the impact of respiratory viruses such as covid-19; underlines that fighting air pollution must be at the core of the eu recovery plan , and that mandatory and effectively enforced air quality requirements are key to guaranteeing citizens’ health and improving their resilience against future health threats; ### 8. notes that confinement measures to control the spread of pandemic led to a temporary decrease in emissions and air pollution , thus clearly showing the impact of human activities on the environment; suggests to analyse all measures to understand the impact of these; notes with regret that continuous exposure to air pollution may worsen the impact of respiratory viruses such as covid-19; underlines that fighting air pollution must be at the core of the eu recovery plan , and that mandatory and effectively enforced air quality requirements are key to guaranteeing citizens’ health and improving their resilience against future health threats;


### 8. notes that confinement measures to control the spread of pandemic led to a drastic decrease in emissions and air pollution , thus clearly showing the impact of human activities on the environment; notes with regret that continuous exposure to air pollution may worsen the impact of respiratory viruses such as covid-19; underlines that fighting air pollution must be at the core of the eu recovery plan , and that mandatory and effectively enforced air quality requirements are key to guaranteeing citizens’ health and improving their resilience against future health threats; ### 8. notes that confinement measures to control the spread of pandemic led to a drastic decrease in emissions and air pollution (except of household heating) , thus clearly showing the impact of human activities on the environment; notes with regret that continuous exposure to air pollution may worsen the impact of respiratory viruses such as covid-19; underlines that fighting air pollution must be at the core of the eu recovery plan , and that mandatory and effectively enforced air quality requirements are key to guaranteeing citizens’ health and improving their resilience against future health threats;


### 9. welcomes the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic approach; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies , including eu emission source legislation , such as on climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste , while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air; ### 9. takes note of the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; highlights that zero pollution is technically difficult; calls on the commission to consider all technical solutions to help to reduce emissions in a technology neutral way; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic evidence-based approach; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies ,including eu emission source legislation , highlight that emission reduction in all sectors , climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste is important while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air; notes that driving restrictions are ineffective in health protection as they have little effect on the vehicle fleet or on city-wide emissions;


### 9. welcomes the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic approach; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies , including eu emission source legislation , such as on climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste , while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air; ### 9. welcomes the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic approach; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies , including eu emission source legislation , such as on climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste , while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels;


### 9. welcomes the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic approach; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies , including eu emission source legislation , such as on climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste , while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air; ### 9. welcomes the announcement of the commission’s zero pollution action plan; emphasises that air pollution is a burden that requires a holistic approach as negatively impacts also on land and water life by means of eutrophication and acidification; alerts that any new measures will be worthless if air quality is not properly prioritised and mainstreamed in all eu policies , including eu emission source legislation , such as on climate , energy , transport , industry , agriculture and waste , while ensuring better synergies between all policy areas; calls on the commission and the member states to cooperate more closely in all areas and at all levels in order to help local authorities achieve cleaner air;


### 10. urges the commission and the member states to strengthen all emissions legislation; underlines that reducing emissions at source is the only effective way to guarantee clean air; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce transport emissions , particularly road and maritime transport , aviation , industrial installations , agriculture and energy production; ### 10. alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; regrets that almost all member states have failed to implement sufficient measures to comply with their 2020 obligations; is concerned that compared to the latest available data of 2018 , 10 member states needed to reduce their ammonia emissions by up to 10% in less than 2 years and for pm2.5 and nox , 6 and 5 member states , respectively , needed to reduce their emissions by up to 30% or more to comply with the 2020 ceilings1a; calls on the commission to rapidly start infringement procedures to enforce the emission reduction commitments; concurs with the findings of the second clean air outlook that the 15 member states at risk of not complying with 2030 ammonia reduction commitments should take immediate additional action; calls on the commission to start infringement procedures in case the national air pollution control programmes are not promptly aligned with the objectives of the directive; stresses that , even if the 2030 nec directive objectives were met , there would still be 250.000 premature deaths due to air pollution and widespread exposure of sensitive ecosystems to excess nitrogen depositions; calls , therefore , on the commission to revise the nec directive and strengthen its emission reduction commitments for 2030 and to also look beyond 2030 , setting the target of zero anthropogenic emissions of pollutants by 2050; calls to add methane , mercury and black carbon to the list of pollutants covered by the nec directive; regrets the flexibility mechanism introduced under article 5 of the nec directive; highlights that in 2018 , 11 member states requested adjustments to their national emission ceilings1b; is particularly concerned that member states use the flexibility mechanism to hide nox emissions of non-compliant diesel vehicles; calls on the commission to limit the use of emission inventory adjustment to the strict minimum and to consider whether member states have taken action to compensate for possible unforeseen emissions from certain sectors before applying for an adjustment of emission inventories;


### 10. urges the commission and the member states to strengthen all emissions legislation; underlines that reducing emissions at source is the only effective way to guarantee clean air; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce transport emissions , particularly road and maritime transport , aviation , industrial installations , agriculture and energy production; ### 10. urges the commission and the member states to assess all emissions legislation for their effectiveness and proportionality , underlines that reducing emissions at source is one effective way to guarantee clean air; points out that also other technical solutions should be taken into account; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses however that measures are currently underway and their effect should be waited for before considering a tightening of the new nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce emissions in all sectors like transport , aviation , industrial installations , buildings , agriculture and energy production; calls for a coherent approach in ghg and emission regulations; points out possible trade-offs between the reduction of co2 and other air pollutants; stresses the principle of technology neutrality and other innovative solutions , as e.g. filtrations in vehicles and on streets; fleet renewal , and the like;


### 10. urges the commission and the member states to strengthen all emissions legislation; underlines that reducing emissions at source is the only effective way to guarantee clean air; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce transport emissions , particularly road and maritime transport , aviation , industrial installations , agriculture and energy production; ### 10. urges the commission and the member states to strengthen all emissions legislation; underlines that reducing emissions at source is the only effective way to guarantee clean air; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce transport emissions , particularly road and maritime transport , aviation , industrial installations , agriculture and energy production and the need to incorporate the eu air quality and emission standards into the trade policy to prevent transfer of emissions outside eu which would further exacerbate the effect of transboundary air pollution on the eu air quality while reducing the competitiveness of the eu companies;


### 10. urges the commission and the member states to strengthen all emissions legislation; underlines that reducing emissions at source is the only effective way to guarantee clean air; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce transport emissions , particularly road and maritime transport , aviation , industrial installations , agriculture and energy production; ### 10. urges the commission and the member states to strengthen all emissions legislation; underlines that reducing emissions at source is the only effective way to guarantee clean air; alerts that most member states will not comply with their 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction commitments established under the nec directive; stresses the need for stringent measures to reduce transport emissions , particularly road and maritime transport , aviation , industrial installations , including intensive livestock sector , agriculture and energy production;


### 11. notes that air quality plans (aqps) , a key requirement of the aaq directives in cases when member states do not comply with air quality standards , are often ineffective in terms of delivering their expected results; calls on the commission to establish a set of minimum requirements and share best practices for both the drafting and implementation of aqps; ### 11. notes that air quality plans (aqps) , a key requirement of the aaq directives in cases when member states do not comply with air quality standards , could be better targeted; calls on the commission to establish a set of minimum requirements and share best practices for both the drafting and implementation of aqps; points out that more harmonisation and comparable and proportionate measures in all member states would increase the acceptance of those measures; recalls that aqps are best done locally as to take into account local situations;