### (ii) agriculture , forestry , fisheries (including aquaculture) , the manufacture of food products , and the wholesale trade of agricultural raw materials , live animals , wood , food , and beverages; ### (ii) agriculture , forestry , fisheries (including aquaculture) , the manufacture of food products , and the wholesale trade of agricultural raw materials , live animals , animal products , wood , food , and beverages;


### 4. member states shall ensure that complainants are entitled ### 4. member states shall ensure that complainants are entitled to request appropriate follow-up on the complaint from the company with which they have filed a complaint pursuant to paragraph 1 , for example in written form or through meetings with the company’s representatives at an appropriate level.


### 4. member states shall ensure that complainants are entitled ### 4. member states shall ensure that , when the complaint has solid factual grounds to be deemed admissible , complainants are entitled


### to request appropriate follow-up on the complaint from the company with which they have filed a complaint pursuant to paragraph 1 , and ### deleted


### to request appropriate follow-up on the complaint from the company with which they have filed a complaint pursuant to paragraph 1 , and ### to request appropriate , timely and effective follow-up on the complaint from the company with which they have filed a complaint pursuant to paragraph 1 , and


### to request appropriate follow-up on the complaint from the company with which they have filed a complaint pursuant to paragraph 1 , and ### to request and receive appropriate , transparent and effective follow-up on the complaint from the company with which they have filed a complaint pursuant to paragraph 1 providing substantiated and accessible reasoning to their claims , and


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### (28) in order to ensure that due diligence forms part of companies’ corporate policies , and in line with the relevant international framework , companies should integrate due diligence into all their corporate policies and have in place a due diligence policy. the due diligence policy should contain a description of the company’s approach , including in the long term , to due diligence , a code of conduct describing the rules and principles to be followed by the company’s employees and subsidiaries; a description of the processes put in place to implement due diligence , including the measures taken to verify compliance with the code of conduct and to extend its application to established business relationships. the code of conduct should apply in all relevant corporate functions and operations , including procurement and purchasing decisions. companies should also update their due diligence policy annually. ### (28) in order to ensure that due diligence forms part of companies’ corporate policies , and in line with the relevant international framework , companies should integrate due diligence into all their corporate policies and have in place a due diligence policy. the due diligence policy should contain a description of the company’s approach , including in the long term , to due diligence , a code of conduct describing the rules and principles to be followed by the company’s employees and subsidiaries; a description of the processes put in place to implement due diligence , including the measures taken to verify compliance with the code of conduct and to extend its application to monitored business relationships. the code of conduct should apply in all relevant corporate functions and operations , including procurement and purchasing decisions. companies should also update their due diligence policy annually.


### ‘business relationship’ means a relationship with a contractor , subcontractor or any other legal entities (‘partner’) ### deleted


### with whom the company has a commercial agreement or to whom the company provides financing , insurance or reinsurance , or ### deleted


### (ii) that performs business operations related to the products or services of the company for or on behalf of the company; ### deleted


### (52) in order to allow for the effective oversight of and , where necessary , enforcement of this directive in relation to those companies that are not governed by the law of a member state , those companies should designate a sufficiently mandated authorised representative in the union and provide information relating to their authorised representatives. it should be possible for the authorised representative to also function as point of contact , provided the relevant requirements of this directive are complied with. ### (52) in order to allow for the effective oversight of and , where necessary , enforcement of this directive in relation to those companies that are not governed by the law of a member state , those companies should designate a sufficiently mandated authorised representative in the union and provide information relating to their authorised representatives. failing to do so should lead to member states excluding those companies from public procurements. it should be possible for the authorised representative to also function as point of contact , provided the relevant requirements of this directive are complied with.


### (55) in order to ensure consistent application and enforcement of national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive , national supervisory authorities should cooperate and coordinate their action. for that purpose a european network of supervisory authorities should be set up by the commission and the supervisory authorities should assist each other in performing their tasks and provide mutual assistance. ### (55) in order to ensure consistent application and enforcement of national provisions adopted pursuant to this directive , national supervisory authorities should cooperate and coordinate their action. for that purpose a european network of supervisory authorities should be set up by the commission and the supervisory authorities should assist each other in performing their tasks and provide mutual assistance. in order to safeguard the level playing field and mitigate risks of forum-shopping arising from decentralised enforcement , the commission should support member states with guidelines on application and enforcement , and monitor adherence to these guidelines through the european semester for policy coordination , and address potential shortcomings in country-specific recommendations.


### (69) this directive is without prejudice to obligations in the areas of human rights , protection of the environment and climate change under other union legislative acts. if the provisions of this directive conflict with a provision of another union legislative act pursuing the same objectives and providing for more extensive or more specific obligations , the provisions of the other union legislative act should prevail to the extent of the conflict and shall apply to those specific obligations. ### (69) this directive is guided by the principle of “do not harm” , in accordance with to the obligations in the areas of human rights , protection of the environment and climate change under other union legislative acts. if the provisions of this directive conflict with a provision of another union legislative act pursuing the same objectives and providing for more extensive or more specific obligations , the provisions of the other union legislative act should prevail to the extent of the conflict and shall apply to those specific obligations.


### d. whereas most of the deforestation in guyana is attributed to fires (50 %) and mining (41 %) , be it legal or illegal; whereas although deforestation caused by conversion for agriculture only accounts for around 5 % , it is nevertheless a concern; ### d. whereas illegal mining and illegal logging remains a concern in guyana as both practices damage the forests of guyana; whereas most of the deforestation in guyana is attributed to fires (50 %) and mining (41 %) , be it legal or illegal; whereas although deforestation caused by conversion for agriculture only accounts for around 5 % , it is nevertheless a concern;


### d. whereas in 2018 the draft law imposing restrictions on abortion triggered massive protests throughout poland and beyond; ### d. whereas in 2016 an attempt to introduce a total ban on the right to abortion sparked a mass mobilisation of women and civil society organisations and the ‘black monday’ women’s strike; whereas in 2018 the draft law imposing restrictions on abortion triggered massive protests throughout poland and beyond;


### d. whereas fishing , including tuna fishing , is an important sector for the seychelles economy , being essential to the country’s economic development and its food security , and whereas healthy stocks are key to its long-term stability; ### d. whereas fishing , including tuna fishing by eu vessels under the agreement , is an important sector for the seychelles economy , being essential to the country’s economic development and job creation , and whereas sustainable stocks are key to its long-term stability;


### f. whereas the volume of timber traded between guyana and the eu is modest , with just 8 % of timber exports from guyana going to europe in 2018 and only around half of those going to the eu; whereas the vpa would open up more opportunities for guyana to export to the eu and new markets; ### f. whereas the volume of timber traded between guyana and the eu is modest , with just 8 % of timber exports from guyana going to europe in 2018 and only around half of those going to the eu; whereas guyana’s biggest overall trading partner is the us and singapore the second , but for timber the largest export market is the asia-pacific region; whereas the vpa would open up more opportunities for guyana to export to the eu and new markets;


### 1. welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on the vpa between the eu and honduras and calls for its swift ratification by both sides so it can enter into force in 2021; ### 1. welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on the vpa between the eu and honduras and calls for its swift ratification by both sides so it can enter into force in 2021 , thus allowing for the important next steps in terms of implementation , including setting up the licencing;


### 1. welcomes the fact that on 16 april 2020 the polish parliament voted to refer back to committee the two draft laws stemming from citizens’ initiatives on access to abortion and on the sexual education of minors; ### 1. welcomes the fact that on 16 april 2020 the polish parliament voted to refer back to committee the two draft laws stemming from citizens’ initiatives on access to abortion and on comprehensive sexuality education for minors;


### 1. underlines that economic development and multilateralism are important tools to improve people’s lives; points out that one of the objectives of the ipa is to strengthen the economic , trade and investment relationship between the eu and viet nam in accordance with the objective of sustainable development , and to promote trade and investment in a manner that is mindful of high levels of environmental and labour protection and relevant internationally recognised standards and agreements; ### 1. underlines that economic development and multilateralism are important tools to improve people’s lives; points out that one of the objectives of the ipa is to strengthen the economic , trade and investment relationship between the eu and viet nam in accordance with the objective of sustainable development , and to promote trade and investment under this agreement in full compliance with international human rights , high levels of environmental and labour protection and relevant internationally recognized standards and agreements; regrets , in this regard , that the text of the sustainable development chapter does not create any binding obligation but only permits to mobilize a panel of experts with the non-binding power to issue recommendations and promote a dialogue;


### 1. recalls that parliament gave its consent to the eu-viet nam framework agreement on comprehensive partnership and cooperation (pca) on 17 december 20151 , which defines future relations and aims to enhance further cooperation on global and regional challenges; ### 1. recalls that parliament gave its consent to the eu-viet nam framework agreement on comprehensive partnership and cooperation (pca) on 17 december 20151 , which defines future relations and aims to enhance further cooperation on global and regional challenges; regrets that the commission has failed to undertake a comprehensive human rights impact assessment in advance; calls for the commission to do it now; notes with concern that serious human rights violations have intensified since the entry into force of the pca;


### 1. notes that , in a context of overfishing , the new reference tonnage represents an increase of 60% in comparison with the current protocol; calls , therefore , for very careful monitoring of stocks , with particular attention to pelagic sharks , whose vulnerability is stressed by scientists; ### 1. notes that , in a context of overfishing , while the european union is committed to the sustainable development goals , particularly goal 14 (on conserving and sustainably using the oceans , seas and marine resources for sustainable development) , the new reference tonnage represents an increase of 60% in comparison with the current protocol; calls , therefore , for very careful monitoring of stocks , with particular attention to pelagic sharks , whose vulnerability is stressed by scientists;


### 1. points out that european fisheries policy must be consistent with the development objectives set out in article 208 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union; ### 1. points out that european fisheries policy must be consistent with the development objectives set out in article 208 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , in particular the objectives referred to in sdg 14 to conserve and sustainably use the oceans , seas and marine resources for sustainable development;


### 2. welcomes the enhanced political dialogue between the eu and viet nam and the upgraded potential to address human rights concerns in the framework of the institutional mechanisms established under article 35 of the pca and article 13 of the fta; believes that those articles provide the necessary tools to address human rights concerns related to the ipa; ### 2. welcomes the enhanced political dialogue between the eu and viet nam and the upgraded potential to address human rights concerns in the framework of the institutional mechanisms established under article 35 of the pca and article 13 of the fta; reiterates that those articles alone will not provide the necessary tools to address human rights concerns related to the implementation of the ipa , and should as such be followed by stringent scrutiny by the eu and its members states , in the form of an independent monitoring and complaint mechanism with the main purpose of continuously assessing human rights impacts;


### 2. welcomes the enhanced political dialogue between the eu and viet nam and the upgraded potential to address human rights concerns in the framework of the institutional mechanisms established under article 35 of the pca and article 13 of the fta; believes that those articles provide the necessary tools to address human rights concerns related to the ipa; ### 2. welcomes the enhanced political dialogue between the eu and viet nam and the possibility to address human rights concerns in the framework of the institutional mechanisms established under article 35 of the pca and article 13 of the fta; takes note that even if a party may unilaterally take appropriate measures when it considers that the other party has committed a material breach of the pca , these measures are in full discretion of the parties and the eu has never suspended a trade agreement before;


### 2. underlines the strategic importance of viet nam as a crucial partner of the eu in south east asia and among the asean countries , specifically but not exclusively in relation to climate change negotiations , good governance , sustainable development , economic and social progress and the fight against terrorism; ### 2. underlines the strategic importance of viet nam as a crucial partner of the eu in south east asia and among the asean countries , specifically but not exclusively in relation to climate change negotiations , good governance , sustainable development , economic and social progress and the fight against terrorism; stresses the importance for the eu and vietnam to fully respect and implement the paris agreement;


### 2. underlines the strategic importance of viet nam as a crucial partner of the eu in south east asia and among the asean countries , specifically but not exclusively in relation to climate change negotiations , good governance , sustainable development , economic and social progress and the fight against terrorism; ### 2. underlines the strategic importance of viet nam as a crucial partner of the eu in south east asia and among the asean countries , specifically but not exclusively in relation to climate change negotiations , good governance , sustainable development , economic and social progress and the fight against terrorism and the advancement of human rights and democratic reform;


### 2. calls on the commission and cape verde to provide more detailed information on the cumulative effects that the various fisheries agreements in force in the exclusive economic zone concerned have on the resource; ### 2. calls on the commission and cape verde to provide more detailed information on the cumulative effects that the various fisheries agreements in force in the exclusive economic zone concerned have on the resource; as well as the development of activities linked to industrial fishing in the region;


### 2. recognises the role of the sfpas in improving fisheries management and enhancing sustainability and good governance in the eu’s partner countries and globally; ### 2. recognises the role of the sfpas in improving fisheries management , putting in place a long-term sustainable management system for the exploitation of fishing resources and enhancing sustainability and good governance in the eu’s partner countries and globally; insists that this protocol should be adapted to mauritania's specific needs and priorities;


### 3. is concerned at the loss of women’s rights and at the level of protection in poland of the right of women and adolescent girls to health , of which sexual and reproductive health is an essential component , and of the rights of young lgbti people , whose health and physical safety are particularly at risk; ### 3. is concerned at the loss of women’s rights and at the level of protection in poland of the right of women and adolescent girls to health , of which their sexual and reproductive health and rights is an essential component , and of the rights of lgbti people , whose mental and physical health and safety are particularly at risk; deplores the government’s continuing attacks on women’s rights activists and organisations through raids , defunding and intimidation , heavily impacting their work and creating an environment of fear;


### 3. stresses that under article 35 of the pca , the parties agree to cooperate in the promotion and protection of human rights , including with regard to the implementation of international human rights instruments to which they are parties; ### 3. stresses that under article 35 of the pca , the parties agree to cooperate in the promotion and protection of human rights , including with regard to the implementation of international human rights instruments to which they are parties; notes with concern that serious human rights violations have intensified since the entry into force of the pca;


### 3. acknowledges viet nam’s efforts to undertake an ambitious reform agenda , notably on the environmental and labour rights of the sustainable development chapter of the fta; welcomes the ratification of six out of eight core ilo conventions , namely no. 29 on forced labour , nos. 100 and 111 on non-discrimination , nos. 138 and 182 on child labour and most recently no. 98 on the right to organise and collective bargaining; calls on the vietnamese government to quickly ratify the outstanding conventions; ### 3. acknowledges viet nam’s efforts to undertake a reform agenda , notably on the environmental and labour rights of the sustainable development chapter of the fta; welcomes the ratification of six out of eight core ilo conventions , namely no. 29 on forced labour , nos. 100 and 111 on non-discrimination , nos. 138 and 182 on child labour and most recently no. 98 on the right to organise and collective bargaining; calls on the vietnamese government to quickly ratify and fully implement the outstanding conventions; regrets that the text of the sustainable development chapter does not create any obligation for the ratification of these outstanding conventions; calls to extend the effective mechanism applying to trade disposals of the fta also to the tsd chapter and a clear , public and binding timeline for the ratification of ilo conventions no.87 on freedom of association and protection of the right to organize and no. 105 on the abolition of forced labour;


### 3. stresses that fishing is an important sector for mauritania’s economy and is essential to the country’s economic development , employment opportunities and food security; ### 3. stresses that fishing is an important sector for mauritania’s economy and is essential to the country’s economic development , employment opportunities and food security; supports that the resilience of local actors and coastal communities to the consequences of climate change and coastal erosion must therefore be significantly increased;


### 5. calls on the polish government to include sexual orientation as a protected characteristic in the criminal code; ### 5. calls on the polish government to include sexual orientation , gender identity and sex characteristics as a protected personal characteristics in the criminal code to ensure the rights of all lgbti+ people in poland;


### 5. underscores the importance of the ipa in contributing to raising living standards , promoting economic growth and stability , helping advance the rule of law , good governance , sustainable development and respect for human rights in viet nam , while also enabling the eu to foster its objectives of peace and stability in the region. ### 5. underscores the importance of the ipa in contributing to raising living standards , promoting prosperity and stability , helping advance the rule of law , good governance , sustainable development and respect for human rights in viet nam , while also enabling the eu to foster its objectives of peace and stability in the region; stresses that unequivocally upholding those universal values is a conditional part of any agreement between the eu and a third state; calls on the commission to ensure that human rights benchmarks are fully respected after the agreement enters into force;


### 5. underlines that article 13 of the fta embodies a cooperative approach based on common values and interests , taking into account the differences in the parties’ respective levels of development; welcomes the possibility of first resolving matters that fall under article 13 on trade and sustainable development through exchange in the committee on trade and sustainable development; recalls that a party may request that a panel of experts be convened to examine such matters in the event that the committee is unable to resolve them satisfactorily; ### 5. underlines that article 13 of the fta embodies a cooperative approach based on common values and interests , taking into account the differences in the parties’ respective levels of development; welcomes the possibility of first resolving matters that fall under article 13 on trade and sustainable development through exchange in the committee on trade and sustainable development; regrets that in case that the matters are not resolved , the second mechanism that allows a party to request an independent panel of experts remains subordinated to the willingness and own precedure of the parties;


### 5. welcomes the amount allocated to the sectoral support component and encourages this allocation to be used to improve research , surveillance and control of fishing activity and the sustainable development of mauritania’s fisheries sector; ### 5. welcomes the amount allocated to the sectoral support component and encourages this allocation to be used to improve research , notably on the impacts of global warming on species and their migration due to climate change , which requires specific monitoring , surveillance and control of fishing activity and the sustainable development of mauritania’s fisheries sector;


### 6. calls on the polish government to comply with the recommendations made by the european parliament in its resolution of 14 november 2019 on the criminalisation of sexual education in poland , as well as with those of the council of europe and the who. ### 6. calls on the polish government to comply with the recommendations made by the european parliament in its resolution of 14 november 2019 on the criminalisation of comprehensive sexuality education in poland , as well as with those of the council of europe and the who.


### 6. highlights that the fta creates an institutional and legally binding link to the pca; points out that article 1 of the pca contains a standard human rights clause which can trigger appropriate measures , including , as a last resort , the suspension of the pca , or parts thereof , without delay; ### 6. highlights that the fta creates an institutional and legally binding link to the pca; points out that article 1 of the pca contains a standard human rights clause which can trigger appropriate measures , including , as a last resort , the suspension of the pca , or parts thereof , without delay; notes however that there is no precedent for the eu suspending bilateral trade agreements and believes that for such conditions to be credible , consequences must follow from breaches of agreements;


### 6. calls for the fostering of local economic development and the strengthening of coastal communities that are dependent on marine resources; ### 6. calls for the fostering of local economic development and the strengthening of coastal communities that are dependent on marine resources and must be fully integrated in the management of marine and coastal areas; recalls that the restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity sustains coastal communities and contributes to mitigation and adaptation to climate change;


### 7. encourages the commission to step up technical assistance and available funding to viet nam and its independent civil society in order to support viet nam’s compliance with its international human rights obligations and the monitoring of the proper implementation of article 13 of the fta. ### 7. encourages the commission to step up technical assistance and available funding to viet nam and its independent civil society in order to support viet nam’s compliance with its international human rights obligations and the monitoring of the proper implementation of article 13 of the fta; notes with concern that vietnamese independent civil society has been harshly repressed and largely operates underground for fear of persecution and retaliation;


### 7. calls on the commission and the islamic republic of mauritania to ensure that small-scale artisanal fishers and small-scale processors of fish are able to make a living by promoting a sustainable local blue economy , acknowledging the role of women in fish processing; ### 7. calls on the commission and the islamic republic of mauritania to ensure that small-scale artisanal fishers and small-scale processors of fish are able to make a living by promoting a sustainable local blue economy , acknowledging the crucial role of women in fish processing;


### 8. notes that fishing opportunities for atlantic mackerel are dependent upon greenland’s participation as a signatory to the coastal states agreement on the management of atlantic mackerel; ### 8. notes that fishing opportunities for atlantic mackerel are dependent upon greenland’s participation as a signatory to the coastal states agreement on the management of atlantic mackerel and that fishing opportunities for redfish must be in line with the management agreement and with decisions taken at neafc level;


### 8. highlights the need to work to prevent illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing to ensure that fish stocks are maintained at sustainable levels. ### 8. highlights the need to work to prevent illegal , unreported and unregulated fishing to ensure that fish stocks are maintained at sustainable levels and calls on the eu to ensure that the transparency clause includes fishing resources caught by foreign fleets through local fishermen.


### a. whereas almost half of the land area in honduras is covered by forests , half of which is tropical rainforest; whereas honduras has lost about 12.5 % of its forest area since 2015 due mainly to climate change , forest fires , deforestation and illegal logging , and suffered a pest infestation in 2016; ### a. whereas almost half of the land area in honduras is covered by forests , half of which is tropical rainforest; whereas there is still a huge resource of unclassified trees and species; whereas honduras has lost about 12.5 % of its forest area since 2015 due mainly to climate change , forest fires , deforestation and illegal logging , and suffered a pest infestation in 2016;


### b. whereas honduras passed its climate change law in 2014 and was the first state to publish its first nationally determined contribution (ndc) in the framework of the paris agreement , of which one commitment is to restore one million hectares of forests; ### b. whereas honduras passed its climate change law in 2014 and was the first state to publish its first nationally determined contribution (ndc) in the framework of the paris agreement the following year , of which one commitment is to restore one million hectares of forests;


### b. whereas two draft laws stemming from citizens’ initiatives are before the polish parliament , one of which seeks to tighten up even further a law on abortion which is already one of the most restrictive in the eu , and the other to make providing sexual education to minors a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment; ### b. whereas two draft laws stemming from citizens’ initiatives are before the polish parliament , one of which seeks to tighten up even further a law on abortion which is already one of the most restrictive in the eu , and the other to make providing comprehensive sexuality education to minors a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment;


### b. whereas the overall aim of the eu-seychelles sfpa is to promote sustainable fishing and to define the rules that govern access for union fishing vessels to the fishing zone of seychelles; ### b. whereas the overall aim of the eu-seychelles sfpa is to promote sustainable fishing and to define the rules that govern access for union fishing vessels to the fishing zone of seychelles , granting access to the appropriate share of the surplus of living marine resources;


### c. whereas the share of the forest sector in honduras’ economy has decreased over the years owing to stricter requirements on the legality of timber in honduras’ export markets and to forest destruction; whereas the voluntary partnership agreement (vpa) process , which emphasises legality and good governance , is helping the forest sector to increase its share , provide rural jobs and generate income for hondurans; ### c. whereas the share of the forest sector in honduras’ economy has decreased over the years representing around 3 ,6% of the gnp in the last 16 years owing to stricter requirements on the legality of timber in honduras’ export markets and to forest destruction; whereas the voluntary partnership agreement (vpa) process , which emphasises legality and good governance , is helping the forest sector to increase its share , provide rural jobs and generate income for hondurans;


### e. whereas honduras is a lower middle-income country where poverty , inequality , corruption , violence and impunity remain persistent concerns; ### e. whereas honduras is a lower-middle income country according to the world bank classification; whereas it is the second poorest in latin america , and third poorest in the western hemisphere; whereas the poverty , corruption , violence and impunity in honduras remain persistent concerns , as well as the situation for women's rights , in particular the recent backlash concerning sexual and reproductive health rights;


### 4. calls on the polish government to condemn and take appropriate legal measures against the resolutions adopted by regional and local authorities concerning the establishment of ‘lgbti-free areas’ in poland , which violate fundamental rights and fuel more hatred , fear and threats against lgbti + people in poland; urges the polish government to take steps to protect lgbti + people and to combat all human rights violations faced by them in poland; ### 4. calls on the polish government to condemn and take appropriate legal measures against the resolutions adopted by regional and local authorities concerning the establishment of ‘lgbti-free areas’ in poland , which violate fundamental rights and fuel more hatred , fear and threats against lgbti + people in poland; calls on the commission to assess whether the creation of lgbti free zones consists in a violation of the freedom of movement and residence in the eu , infringing article3 (2) teu , article 21 tfeu , title iv and v tfeu and article 45 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; calls on the commission to assess whether poland has failed to fulfil an obligation under the treaties and it shall deliver a reasoned opinion on the matter , in accordance with article258 tfeu; urges the polish government to take steps to protect lgbti + people and to combat all human rights violations faced by them in poland;


### 4. calls on the polish government to condemn and take appropriate legal measures against the resolutions adopted by regional and local authorities concerning the establishment of ‘lgbti-free areas’ in poland , which violate fundamental rights and fuel more hatred , fear and threats against lgbti + people in poland; urges the polish government to take steps to protect lgbti + people and to combat all human rights violations faced by them in poland; ### 4. calls on the polish government to condemn and take appropriate legal measures against the resolutions adopted by regional and local authorities concerning the establishment of ‘lgbt-free areas’ in poland , which violate fundamental rights and fuel more hatred , fear and threats against lgbti + people in poland; urges the polish government to take steps to protect lgbti + people and address all human rights violations lgbti+ people and organisations in poland; call on the polish government to ensure the rights and freedoms of the civil society organisations working to ensure representation of women’s and lgbti+ peoples interests in public policy and society at large.


### 4. calls on the polish government to condemn and take appropriate legal measures against the resolutions adopted by regional and local authorities concerning the establishment of ‘lgbti-free areas’ in poland , which violate fundamental rights and fuel more hatred , fear and threats against lgbti + people in poland; urges the polish government to take steps to protect lgbti + people and to combat all human rights violations faced by them in poland; ### 4. calls on the polish government to urgently condemn and take appropriate legal measures against the resolutions adopted by regional and local authorities concerning the establishment of ‘lgbti-free areas’ in poland , which violate fundamental rights and fuel more hatred , fear and threats against lgbti + people in poland; urges the polish government to take steps to protect lgbti + people and to combat all human rights violations faced by them in poland;


### 4. fully supports the human rights dialogue between the eu and viet nam , which is a very effective way to discuss issues related to human rights; calls for the strengthening of the annual eu-viet nam human rights dialogue with the involvement of local and international civil society and taking into account information received from relevant international organisations; ### 4. fully supports the human rights dialogue between the eu and viet nam , which is a way to discuss issues related to human rights; regrets that during these dialogues vietnam upholds the view that it needs to preserve stability as a priority over the respect for human rights; calls for the strengthening of the annual eu-viet nam human rights dialogue with the involvement of local and international civil society and taking into account information received from relevant international organizations; calls for the dialogue to be geared around concrete deliverables;


### 4. fully supports the human rights dialogue between the eu and viet nam , which is a very effective way to discuss issues related to human rights; calls for the strengthening of the annual eu-viet nam human rights dialogue with the involvement of local and international civil society and taking into account information received from relevant international organisations; ### 4. fully supports the human rights dialogue between the eu and viet nam , which allows for issues related to human rights to be continuously discussed; calls for the strengthening of the annual eu-viet nam human rights dialogue with the involvement of local and international civil society and taking into account information received from relevant international organisations;


### 4. remains concerned about human rights violations , including the application of the death penalty in viet nam; calls on viet nam to introduce a moratorium and move towards abolition; highlights that human rights constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; calls for periodic evaluation of the impact of the agreement; ### 4. remains concerned about human rights violations , including the application of the death penalty in viet nam; calls on viet nam to introduce a moratorium and move towards abolition; deeply regrets that the number of political prisoners , human rights , labour , religious and environmental activists , journalists and bloggers has dramatically increased in recent years and calls for the immediate release of all persons detained for peaceful activities; highlights that human rights should constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; regrets that the fta focuses on a limited range of rights , mainly the core ilo conventions; calls therefore for a comprehensive human rights chapter to be accompained by an enforcement mechanism to ensure its imprementation in practice; calls for periodic independent evaluation of the impact of the agreement;


### 4. remains concerned about human rights violations , including the application of the death penalty in viet nam; calls on viet nam to introduce a moratorium and move towards abolition; highlights that human rights constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; calls for periodic evaluation of the impact of the agreement; ### 4. remains very concerned about various and ongoing human rights violations in vietnam , including a crackdown on human rights defenders and civil society organisations , the curtailing of press freedom , freedom of expression and association as well as the application of the death penalty; calls on vietnam to introduce a moratorium on the death penalty and to move towards abolition; also calls on vietnam to repeal its cyber security law , to release all political prisoners and to introduce a swift timeline for the ratification and implementation of outstanding ilo conventions; highlights that human rights constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; calls for periodic evaluation of progress in the field of human rights and social development as well as the impact of the agreement;


### 4. remains concerned about human rights violations , including the application of the death penalty in viet nam; calls on viet nam to introduce a moratorium and move towards abolition; highlights that human rights constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; calls for periodic evaluation of the impact of the agreement; ### 4. remains concerned about continuing human rights violations , including the sentencing , political intimidation , surveillance , harassment , assaults , kidnapping and unfair trials of political activists journalists , bloggers , dissidents and human rights defenders , as well as the application of the death penalty in viet nam; calls on viet nam to adhere international law and international human rights obligations and introduce a moratorium and move towards abolition; highlights that human rights constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; calls for periodic evaluation of the impact of the agreement;


### 4. remains concerned about human rights violations , including the application of the death penalty in viet nam; calls on viet nam to introduce a moratorium and move towards abolition; highlights that human rights constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; calls for periodic evaluation of the impact of the agreement; ### 4. remains concerned about human rights violations , including the application of the death penalty in viet nam; calls on viet nam to introduce a moratorium and move towards abolition; calls for vietnam to revise the penal code and the new cyber security law in line with international standards; highlights that human rights constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; calls for periodic evaluation of the impact of the agreement;


### 4. remains concerned about human rights violations , including the application of the death penalty in viet nam; calls on viet nam to introduce a moratorium and move towards abolition; highlights that human rights constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; calls for periodic evaluation of the impact of the agreement; ### 4. remains concerned about human rights violations , including the application of the death penalty in viet nam; calls on viet nam to introduce a moratorium and move towards abolition of the death penalty; highlights that human rights constitute a cornerstone of the trade and sustainable development chapter of the fta; calls for close and continuous evaluation of the human rights impact of the agreement through an independent monitoring and complaint mechanism;


### 14. recalls greenland’s geostrategic position in the arctic region; stresses the importance of relations with greenland as part of an eu strategy on the arctic; ### 14. recalls greenland’s geostrategic position in the arctic region; stresses the importance of relations with greenland as part of an eu strategy on the arctic and with a view to preventing unregulated high-sea fishing in the central arctic;


### - having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular articles 1 , 2 , 3 , 10 , 21 and 35 thereof , ### - having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular articles 1 , 2 , 3 , 10 , 11 , 21 and 35 thereof ,


### - having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular articles 1 , 2 , 3 , 10 , 21 and 35 thereof , ### - having regard to the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , in particular articles 1 , 2 , 3 , 10 , 21 , 35 and 45 thereof ,


### - having regard to article 8 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) , on equality between women and men , and article 9 tfeu , on combating social exclusion and a high level of education , training and protection of human health , ### - having regard to article 8 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) , on equality between women and men , article 9 tfeu , on combating social exclusion and a high level of education , training and protection of human health , title iv tfeu on free movement of persons , services and capitals and title v tfeu on area of freedom , security and justice ,


### g. whereas the new agreement and protocol enable 12 eu vessels to make use of fishing opportunities in greenland’s waters for eight species for a period of four years , renewable for two years , in return for annual financial compensation from the eu of eur 16 521 754 , of which eur 2 931 000 has been earmarked for support for and the development of greenland’s fisheries sector; ### g. whereas the new agreement and protocol enable 12 eu vessels to make use of fishing opportunities in greenland’s waters for eight species (cod , pelagic redfish , demersal redfish , greenland halibut , northern prawn , grenadier , capelin and atlantic mackerel) for a period of four years , renewable for two years , in return for annual financial compensation from the eu of eur 16 521 754 , of which eur 2 931 000 has been earmarked for support for and the development of greenland’s fisheries sector;


### - improving scientific knowledge and cooperation in this ocean region by enabling local scientists to travel on board vessels operating in this area; ### - improving scientific knowledge and cooperation in this ocean region by enabling local scientists to travel on board vessels operating in this area , in view of the united nations decade of ocean science for sustainable development (2021-2030);


### – fostering local economic development and strengthening coastal communities dependent on marine resources; ### – fostering local economic development and strengthening coastal communities dependent on marine resources by increasing the resilience of local actors to the consequences of climate change and coastal erosion;


### - promoting a sustainable blue economy by supporting small-scale local fisheries , the modernisation of port infrastructure and the position of women , who play an important part in marketing and processing; ### - promoting a sustainable blue economy by supporting small-scale local fisheries , the modernisation of port infrastructure and the position of women and young people , who play an important part in marketing and processing;


### 1. recalls the statement of the un economic commission for africa indicating that it believes the economic partnership agreements between eu and african countries could have negative consequences for intra-african trade; is concerned about the negative effects that the new partnership agreement between the eu and the members of the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states (oacps – post-cotonou agreement) might have on intra-african trade; ### 1. recalls the statement of the un economic commission for africa indicating that it believes the economic partnership agreements (epas) between the eu and african countries could under various circumstances have possible negative consequences for intra-african trade; is concerned about the possibility of negative effects that the new partnership agreement between the eu and the members of the oacps might have on intra-african trade; insists that negative effects on intra-african trade should be avoided and addressed in close cooperation with our african partners;


### 2. insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the eu over the oacps countries; calls on the commission to guarantee that the oacps countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the commission to improve eu market access for oacps producers; calls on the commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the oacps countries; ### 2. underlines that the agreement's trade and investment provisions are tailored to benefit all parties involved; calls on the commission to guarantee that both eu and oacps countries and companies benefit from trade relations , and to advance sustainable and inclusive development and growth; calls on the commission to ensure the agreement is a basis for the strengthening of economic relations between the parties in a mutually beneficial way , taking into account their respective levels of development; calls on the commission to effectively address and concretely guarantee eu market access for oacps producers in the revision process of epas; calls on the commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the oacps countries;


### 3. recognises that the western interpretation of sustainability has been applied in the post-cotonou agreement; is concerned that the terminology of the agreement focuses on the goals and perspectives of the eu; calls for an investigation into the differences in interpretation and application of sustainability criteria and the application of these criteria in the post-cotonou agreement; ### 3. acknowledges that parties to the agreement may have differing interpretations of sustainability; is concerned that the terminology of the agreement focuses on the goals and perspectives of the eu; calls for an investigation into the differences in interpretation and application of sustainability criteria and the application within the post-cotonou agreement which could benefit better understanding of common sustainability goals between all parties;


### 4. is concerned that the suspension clauses may not be legally valid; calls on the commission to guarantee that the suspension clauses will be correctly applied in the event of violations of essential elements; emphasises that suspension of clauses should not harm the population , but should target those responsible for violations; ### 4. underlines the dialogue between the eu and oacps countries on matters related to fundamental rights and essential elements of the post-cotonou agreement; is concerned with the debate regarding the possible legal validity of the suspension clauses; calls on the commission to guarantee that the suspension clauses will be correctly applied in the event of violations of essential elements such as human rights , democratic principles and the rule of law; emphasises that suspension of clauses should not harm the population , but should target those responsible for violations of these essential elements; calls for effective cooperation with civil society to advance essential elements such as human rights , rule of law and gender equality;


### 5. strongly stresses the important link between trade , the eradication of poverty and support for sustainable development; underlines the role of women in the economies and societies of the oacps countries; calls on the commission to increase the participation of women in eu-oacps trade and investment relations. ### 5. strongly stresses the important link between trade , the eradication of poverty and support for sustainable development; stresses that the post-cotonou agreement should effectively contribute to the un 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the sdgs in order to strengthen and promote the sustainable development of the oacps states; calls on the commission to report on the trade and investment related aspects of the sdgs during implementation of the post-cotonou agreement; strongly stresses the importance of taking into account the sdgs in the process of revision regarding epas; underlines the role of women in the economies and societies of the oacps countries; calls on the commission to increase the participation of women in eu-oacps trade and investment relations , most notably for intra-african trade , and in eu-africa trade and investment relations in close cooperation with african stakeholders;


### (11) the union has for some time been aiming at simplifying the regulatory framework of the common agricultural policy. this approach should also apply to regulations in the field of geographical indications , without calling into question the specific characteristics of each sector. in order to simplify the lengthy registration and amendment procedures , harmonised procedural rules for geographical indications for wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products should be laid down in a single legal instrument , while maintaining product specific provisions for wine in regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , for spirit drinks in regulation (eu) 2019/787 and for agricultural products in this regulation. the procedures for the registration , amendments to the product specification and cancellation of the registration in respect of geographical indications originating in the union , including opposition procedures , should be carried out by the member states and the commission. the member states and the commission should be responsible for distinct stages of each procedure. member states should be responsible for the first stage of the procedure , which consists of receiving the application from the producer group , assessing it , including running a national opposition procedure , and , following the results of the assessment , submitting the application to the commission. the commission should be responsible for scrutinising the application in the second stage of the procedure , including running a worldwide opposition procedure , and taking a decision on granting the protection to the geographical indication or not. geographical indications should be registered only at union level. however , with effect from the date of application with the commission for registration at union level , member states should be able to grant transitional protection at national level without affecting the internal market or international trade. the protection afforded by this regulation upon registration should be equally available to geographical indications of third countries that meet the corresponding criteria and that are protected in their country of origin. the commission should carry out the corresponding procedures for geographical indications originating in third countries. ### (11) the union has for some time been aiming at simplifying the regulatory framework of the common agricultural policy. this approach should also apply to regulations in the field of geographical indications , without calling into question the specific characteristics of each sector. in order to simplify the lengthy registration and amendment procedures , harmonised procedural rules for geographical indications for wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products should be laid down in a single legal instrument , while maintaining product specific provisions for wine in regulation (eu) no 1308/2013 , for spirit drinks in regulation (eu) 2019/787 and for agricultural products in this regulation. the procedures for the registration , amendments to the product specification and cancellation of the registration in respect of geographical indications originating in the union , including opposition procedures , should be carried out by the member states and the commission. the member states and the commission should be responsible for distinct stages of each procedure , which should not result in disproportionate burdens nor entail excessive managing costs , especially for small producers. member states should be responsible for the first stage of the procedure , which consists of receiving the application from the producer group , assessing it , including running a national opposition procedure , and , following the results of the assessment , submitting the application to the commission. the commission should be responsible for scrutinising the application in the second stage of the procedure , including running a worldwide opposition procedure , and taking a decision on granting the protection to the geographical indication or not. geographical indications should be registered only at union level. however , with effect from the date of application with the commission for registration at union level , member states should be able to grant transitional protection at national level without affecting the internal market or international trade. the protection afforded by this regulation upon registration should be equally available to geographical indications of third countries that meet the corresponding criteria and that are protected in their country of origin. the commission should carry out the corresponding procedures for geographical indications originating in third countries.


### (15) to ensure transparency and uniformity across member states , it is necessary to establish and maintain an electronic union register of geographical indications , registered as protected designations of origin or protected geographical indications. the register should provide information to consumers and to those involved in trade. the register should be an electronic database stored within an information system , and should be accessible to the public. ### (15) to ensure transparency and uniformity across member states , it is necessary to establish and maintain an electronic union register of geographical indications , registered as protected designations of origin or protected geographical indications. the register should provide information to consumers and to those involved in trade. the register should be an electronic database stored within an information system , and should be accessible to the public. this register should enable easy access to the product specifications behind each geographical indication and quality schemes , regardless of whether they are from the eu or third-countries , including those recognised via trade agreements or via the mechanism foreseen in the geneva act of the lisbon agreement on appellations of origin and geographical indications1a. any eu consumer should likewise be able to access the product specifications of all recognised geographical indications and quality schemes in the eu , including those recognised via a trade agreement or via the multilateral recognition system by the geneva act.


### (15) to ensure transparency and uniformity across member states , it is necessary to establish and maintain an electronic union register of geographical indications , registered as protected designations of origin or protected geographical indications. the register should provide information to consumers and to those involved in trade. the register should be an electronic database stored within an information system , and should be accessible to the public. ### (15) to ensure transparency and uniformity across member states , it is necessary to establish and maintain an electronic union register of geographical indications , registered as protected designations of origin or protected geographical indications. the register should provide information to consumers and to those involved in trade. the register should be an electronic database stored within an information system , and should be accessible to the public. it should be kept-up-to date and maintained by the european union intellectual property office (euipo).


### (31) the added value of the geographical indications is based on consumer trust. the system of geographical indications significantly relies on self-control , due diligence and individual responsibility of producers , while it is the role of the competent authorities of the member states to take the necessary steps to prevent or stop the use of names of products , which are in breach of the rules governing geographical indications. the role of the commission is to intervene in case of a systemic failure to apply union law. geographical indications should be subject to the system of official controls , in line with the principles set out in regulation (eu) 2017/625 of the european parliament and of the council30 , which should include a system of controls at all stages of production , processing and distribution. each operator should be subject to a control system that verifies compliance with the product specification. taking into account that wine is subject to specific controls defined in the sectoral legislation , this regulation should lay down controls for spirit drinks and agricultural products only. ### (31) the added value of the geographical indications is based on consumer trust. the system of geographical indications significantly relies on self-control , due diligence and individual responsibility of producers , while it is the role of the competent authorities of the member states to take the necessary steps to prevent or stop the use of names of products , which are in breach of the rules governing geographical indications. the role of the commission is to intervene in case of a systemic failure to apply union law. geographical indications should be subject to the system of official controls , in line with the principles set out in regulation (eu) 2017/625 of the european parliament and of the council30 , which should include a system of controls at all stages of production , processing and distribution. each operator should be subject to a control system that verifies compliance with the product specification. taking into account that wine is subject to specific controls defined in the sectoral legislation , this regulation should lay down controls for spirit drinks and agricultural products only. any geographical indication and quality schemes should be backed-up with robust verification and control systems , regardless of the origin of the product within or outside the union.


### (37) taking into account that a product designated by the geographical indication produced in one member state might be sold in another member state , administrative assistance between member states should be ensured to allow effective controls and its practicalities should be laid down. ### (37) taking into account that a product designated by the geographical indication produced in one member state might be sold in another member state , administrative assistance between member states , as well as with third-countries , should be ensured to allow effective controls and its practicalities should be laid down.


### (39) the procedures for registration , amendment and cancellation of geographical indications , including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure , should be carried out in the most efficient way. this can be achieved by using the assistance for the scrutiny of the applications provided by the european union intellectual property office (euipo). while a partial outsourcing to euipo has been considered , the commission would remain responsible for registration , amendment and cancellation , due to a strong relation with the common agricultural policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed. ### (39) the procedures for registration , amendment and cancellation of geographical indications , including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure , should be carried out in the most efficient way. this can be achieved by using the assistance for the scrutiny of the applications provided by the euipo , with regard to its area of competence in intellectual property matters. the involvement of the euipo should not lead to delays or unnecessary administrative burden. while a partial outsourcing has been considered , the commission must remain responsible for the product specification , union amendment and cancellation , due to a strong relation with the common agricultural policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed.


### (39) the procedures for registration , amendment and cancellation of geographical indications , including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure , should be carried out in the most efficient way. this can be achieved by using the assistance for the scrutiny of the applications provided by the european union intellectual property office (euipo). while a partial outsourcing to euipo has been considered , the commission would remain responsible for registration , amendment and cancellation , due to a strong relation with the common agricultural policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed. ### (39) the procedures for registration , amendment and cancellation of geographical indications , including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure , should be carried out in the most efficient way. this can be achieved by using the assistance for the scrutiny of the applications provided by the euipo. the involvement of the euipo should not lead to delays or unnecessary administrative burden. while a partial outsourcing has been considered , the commission should remain responsible for the one single document , union amendment and cancellation , due to a strong relation with the common agricultural policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed


### producers acting collectively have the necessary powers and responsibilities to manage their geographical indication , including to respond to societal demands for products resulting from sustainable production in its three dimensions of economic , environmental and social value , and to operate in the market; ### producers acting collectively have the necessary powers and responsibilities to manage their geographical indication , including to create value and to respond to societal demands for products resulting from sustainable production in its three dimensions of economic , environmental and social value , and to operate in the european single market and international markets;


### 2. the registration and the protection of geographical indications is without prejudice to the obligation of producers to comply with other union rules , in particular those relating to the placing of products on the market , sanitary and phytosanitary rules , the common organisation of the markets , the competition rules and the provision of food information to consumers. ### 2. the registration and the protection of geographical indications is without prejudice to the obligation of producers to comply with other union rules , in particular those relating to the placing of products on the market , sanitary and phytosanitary rules , environmental , social and animal welfare rules , the common organisation of the markets , the competition rules and the provision of food information to consumers. compliance with these rules shall be verified by appropriate controls.


### 2. an authority designated by a member state may be deemed to be an applicant producer group for the purposes of this title , with respect to geographical indications of a spirit drink , if it is not feasible for the producers concerned to form a group by reason of their number , geographical location or organisational characteristics. in such case , the application referred to in article 9(2) shall state those reasons. ### 2. an authority designated by a member state or by a third country may be deemed to be an applicant producer group for the purposes of this title , with respect to geographical indications of a spirit drink , if it is not feasible for the producers concerned to form a group by reason of their number , geographical location or organisational characteristics. in such case , the application referred to in article 9(2) shall state those reasons.


### 3. when performing the controls and enforcement activities provided for in this title , the responsible competent authorities and product certification bodies shall comply with the requirements laid down in regulation (eu) 2017/625. however , title vi , chapter 1 , of regulation (eu) 2017/625 shall not apply to controls of geographical indications. ### 3. when performing the controls and enforcement activities provided for in this title , the responsible competent authorities and product certification bodies in the eu member states and third countries shall comply with the requirements laid down in regulation (eu) 2017/625. however , title vi , chapter 1 , of regulation (eu) 2017/625 shall not apply to controls of geographical indications.


### user satisfaction. ### user satisfaction , from both within and outside the eu.


### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules to provide for appropriate certification and accreditation procedures to apply in respect of product certification bodies referred to in paragraphs 2 and 5. ### 10. the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 84 supplementing this regulation by additional rules to provide for appropriate verification of compliance by competent authorities and product certification bodies referred to in paragraphs 2 and 5.


### 5. a standard amendment shall be considered as a temporary amendment when it concerns a temporary change in the product specification resulting from the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures by the public authorities or a temporary amendment necessary because of a natural disaster or adverse weather conditions formally recognised by the competent authorities. ### 5. a temporary amendment shall be considered as a standard amendment when it concerns a temporary change in the product specification resulting from the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures by the public authorities or a temporary amendment necessary because of a natural disaster , because of a natural or made-man disaster or adverse weather conditions formally recognised by the competent authorities.


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### 9. after completion of the opposition procedure , the commission shall finalise its assessment of the union application for registration , taking into account any request for transitional periods , the outcome of the opposition procedure , any notice of comments received and any other matters arising subsequently to its scrutiny that may imply a change of the single document. ### 9. after completion of the opposition procedure , the commission shall finalise its assessment of the union application for registration , taking into account any request for transitional periods , the outcome of the opposition procedure , and any other matters arising subsequently to its scrutiny that may imply a change of the single document.


### (1) in article 93(1) , point (b) is replaced by the following ### deleted


### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on european union geographical indications for wine , spirit drinks and agricultural products , and quality schemes for agricultural products , amending regulations (eu) no 1308/2013 , (eu) 2017/1001 and (eu) 2019/787 and repealing regulation (eu) no 1151/2012 ### proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on quality schemes for agricultural products , spirit drinks and foodstuffs , amending regulations (eu) no 1308/2013 , (eu) 2017/1001 and (eu) 2019/787 and repealing regulation (eu) no 1151/2012


### a. whereas the 6th summit of the eu and the au in 2022 led to an agreement on ‘a joint vision for 2030’ , to drive our common priorities , shared values and international law , by preserving together our interests and common public goods , the security and prosperity of our citizens , the protection of human rights for all , gender equality and women’s empowerment in all spheres of life; whereas both unions recognised the importance of food security and nutrition; ### a. whereas the eu and africa have an important and longstanding political , economic and cultural relationship; whereas the 6th summit of the eu and the au in 2022 led to an agreement on ‘a joint vision for 2030’ , to drive our common priorities , shared values and international law , by preserving together our interests and common public goods , the security and prosperity of our citizens , the protection of human rights for all , gender equality and women’s empowerment in all spheres of life; whereas both unions recognised the importance of food security and nutrition;


### e. whereas strengthening the intra-continental trade in africa is essential for its economic development; whereas the entry into force of the african continental free trade area (afcfta) gives new momentum to pan-african trade and investment opportunities; ### e. whereas strengthening intra-continental trade in africa is essential for its sustainable economic development; whereas the entry into force of the african continental free trade area (afcfta) gives new momentum to pan-african trade and investment opportunities; whereas the eu’s trade policy has an important role in strengthening eu-africa , as well as intra-african trade;


### g. whereas afcfta aims to be beyond a trade liberalising instrument an enabler of inclusive growth and sustainable development; ### g. whereas afcfta aims to be beyond a trade liberalising instrument an enabler of inclusive growth and sustainable development; whereas the afcfta can contribute to the advancement of women and youth-lead smes; whereas the effective implementation of the afcfta is essential for enhancing intra-african trade , notably through enhanced trade facilitation , removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers , and better customs procedures;


### h. whereas africa is a continent of hope and opportunity and perceived as such by a growing number of its young population; ### h. whereas africa is a continent of hope and opportunity and perceived as such by a growing number of its young population; whereas empowering the economic position of women and youth in africa contributes to both economic growth , and advancing their position in society;


### l. whereas the 6th eu-au-summit committed to engage constructively towards an agreement on a comprehensive wto response to the pandemic , which includes trade-related as well as intellectual-property-related aspects; ### l. whereas the 6th eu-au-summit committed to engage constructively towards an agreement on a comprehensive wto response to the pandemic , which includes trade-related as well as intellectual-property-related aspects; whereas the eu , the united states , india and south africa , the ‘quad’ , reached a compromise in the wto to facilitate a waiver of certain intellectual property provisions , but a broader discussion in the wto is yet to commence;


### o. whereas eu-africa trade in agricultural products needs to be revised; ### o. whereas eu-africa trade in agricultural products needs to be revised to advance sustainable agriculture on both continents;


### 1. affirms that eu-africa trade and investment relations form part of our joint endeavour to achieve the un sdgs by 2030 and the objectives of the paris agreement; stresses that the modernisation of eu-au trade and investment relations must adhere to the principle of policy coherence for development and contribute to the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic by means of the green and digital transformation of the economies in both the eu and the au , as well as among our global trading partners; ### 1. affirms that eu-africa trade and investment relations form part of our joint endeavour to achieve the un sdgs by 2030 and the objectives of the paris agreement; stresses that the modernisation of eu-au trade and investment relations must adhere to the principle of policy coherence for development and contribute to the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic , and to the green and digital transformation of the economies in both the eu and the au , as well as among our global trading partners;


### 1. welcomes the positive shift in eu-africa relations towards a partnership on an equal footing , allowing both sides to pursue their own interests but also to identify common areas of cooperation; stresses that free , fair and sustainable trade facilitates inclusive economic growth and sustainable development and contributes to poverty reduction; highlights , in this regard , the importance of the new partnership agreement between the eu and the members of the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states , the upcoming summit between the african union and the eu , and innovative initiatives such as the eu multi-stakeholder dialogue for sustainable cocoa; ### 1. welcomes the positive shift in eu-africa relations towards a partnership on an equal footing , allowing both sides to pursue their own interests but also to identify common areas of cooperation; stresses that free , fair and sustainable trade facilitates inclusive economic growth and sustainable development and contributes to poverty reduction; highlights , in this regard , the importance of the new partnership agreement between the eu and the members of the organisation of african , caribbean and pacific states , the upcoming summit between the african union and the eu , and innovative initiatives such as the eu multi-stakeholder dialogue for sustainable cocoa and the sustainable forestry initiative;


### 2. stresses the importance of creating a solid infrastructural and industrial basis in africa , as laid down in the au agenda 2063 , aiming at the development of resilient value chains and high added value processing of raw materials in africa as a major avenue towards quality job creation; ### 2. stresses the importance of creating a resilient , competitive and solid infrastructural and industrial basis in africa , as laid down in the au agenda 2063 , aiming at the development of resilient value chains and high added value processing of raw materials in africa as a major avenue towards quality job creation;


### 2. calls on the eu to actively support the new african continental free trade area (afcfta) ,which presents a major opportunity for african countries to boost inclusive growth , enable sustainable development , reduce poverty and improve living standards; notes that the afcfta paves the way for a fundamental transformation of the continent’s development prospects; ### 2. calls on the eu to actively support the new african continental free trade area(afcfta) and its free movement protocol , which presents a major opportunity for african countries to deepen economic integration , boost inclusive growth , enable sustainable development , reduce poverty , regularise mobility and improve living standards; notes that the afcfta provides the ability to fundamentally transform the continent’s development prospects; calls upon the eu to invest in capacity building and technical support in order to support the full implementation of the afcfta;


### 3. underlines that the eu needs an entirely new foundation for its economic partnership with africa , on equal grounds and based on mutual respect and understanding; ### 3. underlines that the eu must engage in a renewed , mutually beneficial economic partnership with africa , based on equality , mutual respect and understanding of the challenges african partners face in the context of trade and investment relations; underlines that the eu-africa trade relationship should take into consideration commitments towards promoting human rights , good governance , the rule of law and gender equality; calls on the commission to advance these elements within the context of eu-africa trade relations;


### 3. emphasises that economic partnership agreements need to support the various regional trade communities in africa and the further development of the afcfta , contribute to the building of resilient and sustainable regional value chains , and help to boost and diversify intra-african trade; calls for chapters ensuring consistency with development needs and policies and the un sustainable development goals to always be included and implemented; ### 3. emphasises that economic partnership agreements need to support the various regional trade communities in africa and the further development of the afcfta , contribute to the building of resilient and sustainable regional value chains , and help to boost and diversify intra-african trade; calls for chapters ensuring consistency with development needs and policies and the un sustainable development goals to always be included and implemented; recalls that the implementation of sustainability chapters must be accompanied in parallel by capacity building through the eu’s development assistance and other investments to assist partner countries in honouring their commitments , and that civil society actors should be further involved in monitoring; insists that , in order for epas to positively contribute to development on the african continent , a significant effort must be made by the eu to simplify and harmonise rules of origin at the international level and to provide technical support to ensure that eu standards are not experienced as non-tarriff barriers to trade;


### 3. believes that better trade opportunities alone will not guarantee food security in developing countries; notes that ldcs often have difficulties in profiting from preferential access to eu markets due to poor price transmission between international and domestic markets; ### 3. believes that better trade opportunities alone will not guarantee food security in developing countries; notes that ldcs often have difficulties in profiting from preferential access to eu markets due to poor price transmission between international and domestic markets , as well as a lack of infrastructure and recurring economic instability;


### 4. welcomes the reform of the generalised scheme of preferences as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes , in particular , the aim to facilitate increased economic growth and job creation in developing countries on the african continent; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts by african partners to establish viable economic structures. ### 4. welcomes the reform of the generalised scheme of preferences as one of the eu’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development , reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes , in particular , the aim to facilitate increased economic growth and job creation in developing countries on the african continent; calls on the eu to make sure that european trade policy does not contradict efforts by african partners to establish viable economic structures , particularly in agriculture , which is a key sector for job creation , tackling food insecurity and malnutrition;


### 4. underlines the need for sustainable and innovative policies that enable african states to ‘leapfrog’ older and more polluting technologies with the goal of an ecological and social transition to sustainable agri-food practices; ### 4. underlines the need for sustainable and innovative policies that enable african states to ‘leapfrog’ older and more polluting technologies and agricultural practices with the goal of an ecological and social transition to sustainable agri-food practices;


### 5. calls on the commission to facilitate the development of regional value chains and better regional infrastructures in africa; ### 5. underlines the need for the further development of infrastructure that contributes to better interconnectedness of the african continent , most notably for rural areas; stresses that global gateway should contribute to the development of infrastructure to increase intra-african trade; calls on the commission to facilitate the development of regional value chains and better regional infrastructures in africa;


### 5. stresses that the eu-africa relationship must move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs); ### 5. stresses that the eu-africa relationship must move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; believes that the eu and africa should cooperate as equals building a genuine partnership , empowering african nations to attain the un sustainable development goals (sdgs);


### 7. notes that the future of the international trading system depends on the revitalising of the wto and finalising the doha round , on which african countries have placed their hopes; ### 7. underlines that a rules-based multilateral trading system contributes to advancing economic growth in the eu , and on the african continent; notes that the future of the international trading system depends on the revitalising of the wto and finalising the doha round;


### 7. advocates for stronger policy coherence at eu level in the context of agri-food trade , given the global implications of the common agricultural policy and agricultural trade on the sgds; ### 7. advocates for stronger policy coherence at eu level in the context of agri-food trade , given the global implications of agricultural trade on the sgds;


### 11. calls on the commission to foster investment in the african continent through innovative financial instruments to increase capital flows and reduce risks; ### 11. stresses that the eu should deepen its economic and trade relations with africa through investments and the creation of jobs; underlines the discrepancy of access to finance within african regions and countries due to various factors; underlines that the emphasis of investments should be placed on new infrastructures , such as digital and green infrastructures , and renewable energy production; calls on the commission to foster investment in the african continent through innovative financial instruments to increase capital flows and reduce risks; encourages the commission to propose sustainable investment initiatives- as announced in its communication “trade policy review - an open , sustainable and assertive trade policy” - with african countries;


### 14. stresses that least developed countries (ldcs) have an interest in and are strong supporters of rules-based multilateral trading systems; is aware of the fact that special and differentiated treatment is a founding principle of the wto; ### 14. stresses that least developed countries (ldcs) have an interest in and are strong supporters of rules-based multilateral trading systems; is aware of the fact that special and differentiated treatment is a founding principle of the wto; calls on the commission to ensure that developing countries can fully exercise their rights under the wto special and differential treatment provisions , most notably to ensure their food security; is of the opinion that an overdependence on a single country or geographic region for any given product can leave countries vulnerable to external shocks , which could have a hugely damaging impact on the food security of developing countries; believes therefore that the commission should support our african partners in diversifying their trade flows , to increase their resilience;


### 16. stresses that the trade partnership between the eu and africa must prioritise quality nutrition self-sufficiency; ### 16. stresses that the trade partnership between the eu and africa must prioritise quality nutrition self-sufficiency on both continents; stresses that the eu-africa trade relationship must ensure adherence to the principles of sustainability and should never undermine food security , food safety and food quality nor drive deforestation , degradation of the environment and biodiversity; calls on the commission to ensure investment facilities , such as global gateway and global europe , contribute to the development of a sustainable agricultural sector in africa in line with the sdgs , and to support the implementation of the afcfta for intra-african agricultural trade; calls on the commission to facilitate education and training to advance and promote sustainable agricultural practices in africa and to advance existing initiatives in africa;


### 17. reiterates that the different epas should contribute to developing intra-african integration and to the development of a fair and sustainable trade model; ### 17. reiterates that the different epas should contribute to developing intra-african integration and to the development of a fair and sustainable trade model; stresses that epas should contribute to and promote sustainable development in line with the sdgs and agenda 2030 , foster intra-african trade flows , contribute to trade facilitation and the removal of unnecessary barriers to trade , market access for businesses , most notably smes , to the european and african market , promote public and private investments in africa , and foster trade relations between the eu and africa , taking into account the outcomes of the eu-au summit; calls on the commission in the revision of epas to address , mitigate and avoid any potential effect that could impair the objectives of the development of the intra-african market , in close cooperation with our african partners; calls on the commission to ensure epas are a basis for the strengthening of economic relations between the parties in a mutually beneficial way , taking into account their respective levels of development; calls on the commission to pay special attention to smes , and to support african smes who export to the eu with technical assistance;


### 18. is committed to strengthening fair and sustainable trade and investment relations between europe and africa as part of a wider advanced cooperation framework , including increased investments in research and development related to green goods and technologies; ### 18. is committed to strengthening fair and sustainable trade and investment relations between europe and africa as part of a wider advanced cooperation framework , including increased investments in research and development related to green goods and technologies; in this context , calls on the commission to work with our african partners to advance fair and sustainable trade , notably through tsd chapters in epas , and to work with our partners in the upcoming tsd review;


### 19. welcomes the agreement of the afcfta council of ministers on common rules of origin for the bloc for 87.7 % of goods or 3 800 tariff lines covered by afcfta; calls on the european commission to harmonise the rules of origin in all the different eu agreements with regions and countries in africa with the common afcfta rules; ### 19. welcomes the agreement of the afcfta council of ministers on common rules of origin for the bloc for 87.7 % of goods or 3 800 tariff lines covered by afcfta; calls on the european commission to harmonise the rules of origin in all the different eu agreements with regions and countries in africa with the common afcfta rules; calls on the eu to engage with the afcfta secretariat to advance capacity building and technical support for the implementation of the afcfta;


### 20. appreciates the initiative by the council and the commission to organise the first africa-europe week , which was held in february 2022 in brussels; ### 20. appreciates the initiative by the council and the commission to organise the first africa-europe week , which was held in february 2022 in brussels; stresses that better european engagement with young africans and the african diaspora in europe can structurally improve the eu-africa relationship on the long-term; calls on the commission to organise the africa-europe week on an annual basis , and to include young people , especially women and girls , in discussions organised during the africa-europe week;


### 21. notes that transport networks are critical enablers of trade and prosperous economies; stresses the need to better connect african rural and urban areas; ### 21. notes that transport networks are critical enablers of trade and prosperous economies; stresses the need to better connect african rural and urban areas to ensure greater interconnectedness within african countries , and on the african continent; notes that a functioning transport network and investments in infrastructural projects can contribute to the development of african economies; calls on the commission through its trade and investment instruments for africa to facilitate public and private investment for african infrastructural projects;


### 22. shares the long-term vision of creating a comprehensive eu-africa continent-to-continent trade and cooperation agreement , building on the afcfta; ### 22. shares the long-term vision of creating a comprehensive eu-africa continent-to-continent trade and cooperation agreement , building on the afcfta; underlines that a continent-to-continent trade and cooperation agreement must be preceded by the meaningful development of a robust and resilient intra-african market; stresses in this regard the role of the eu’s trade policy engagement with africa in the development of the intra-african market; calls on the commission to regularly update the european parliament on the long-term objective of a continent-to-continent trade and cooperation agreement , notably through the various policy instruments related to africa;


### 23. calls for the responsible and swift implementation of the commitments on trade and investment agreed at the 2022 eu-africa summit; ### 23. calls for the responsible and swift implementation of the commitments on trade and investment agreed at the 2022 eu-africa summit , and calls on the commission to structurally report to the european parliament on the implementation of the commitments on trade and investment in the relevant committees;


### 25. calls for reinforced cooperation on eu-au digital agendas based on the principles of democratic governance , effective regulatory mechanisms across the digital domain and global-to-local governance mechanisms for data and digital infrastructures that place people-centred development at the core; ### 25. notes that knowledge-sharing and skills development within africa can contribute to the development of a sustainable trade relationship; underlines the possibilities digital infrastructure has in stimulating the african economy , as well as driving innovation on the continent; calls for reinforced cooperation on eu-au digital agendas based on the principles of democratic governance , effective regulatory mechanisms across the digital domain and global-to-local governance mechanisms for data and digital infrastructures that place people-centred development at the core;


### (1) semiconductors are at the core of any digital device: from smartphones and cars , through critical applications and infrastructures in health , energy , communications and automation to most other industry sectors. while semiconductors are essential to the functioning of our modern economy and society , the union has witnessed unprecedented disruptions in their supply. the current supply shortage is a symptom of permanent and serious structural deficiencies in the union’s semiconductor value and supply chain. the disruptions have exposed long-lasting vulnerabilities in this respect , notably a strong third-country dependency in manufacturing and design of chips. ### (1) semiconductors are at the core of any digital device: from smartphones and cars , through critical applications and infrastructures in health , energy , communications and automation to most other industry sectors. while semiconductors are essential to the functioning of our modern economy and society , the union has witnessed unprecedented disruptions in their supply. the current supply shortage is a result of panic purchasing , coupled with last-minute order changes or cancellations , supplier shutdowns in asia , and political instability in parts of the world. the disruptions have exposed long-lasting vulnerabilities in this respect , notably a strong third-country dependency in manufacturing and design of chips.


### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union and to ensure the adjustment of the industry to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability. the second objective , separate and complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies. ### (3) this framework pursues two objectives. the first objective is to ensure the conditions necessary for the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the union and to ensure the adjustment of the industry to structural changes due to fast innovation cycles and the need for sustainability. the second objective , complementary to the first one , is to improve the functioning of the internal market by laying down a uniform union legal framework for increasing the union’s resilience and security of supply in the field of semiconductor technologies.