### (7) ‘data sharing’ means the provision by a data holder of data to a data user for the purpose of joint or individual use of the shared data , based on voluntary agreements , directly or through an intermediary; ### (7) 'data exchange’ means the provision by a data holder or data intermediation service (or data intermediary) to a data user for the purpose of joint or individual use of the shared data , based on voluntary agreements , directly or through an intermediary , under open data or commercial licences , for free or against remuneration; [to apply coherently throughout the text]


### to access and re-use the data within a secure processing environment provided and controlled by the public sector ; ### to access and re-use the data , which have been anonymised or pseudonymised , remotely within a secure processing environment provided and controlled by the public sector ;


### (13) where the re-user intends to transfer non-personal data to a third country , the public sector body shall inform the data holder about the transfer of data to that third country. ### (13) where the re-user intends to transfer non-personal data to a third country , the public sector body shall inform the data holder about the intention to transfer that data to that third country. where the data can be reasonably assumed to lead to the identification or identifiability of natural persons when combined with other datasets , the data shall be treated as personal data , which can only be transferred to third countries pursuant to chapter v of regulation (eu) 2016/679.


### (13) where the re-user intends to transfer non-personal data to a third country , the public sector body shall inform the data holder about the transfer of data to that third country. ### (13) where the re-user intends to transfer non-personal data to a third country , the public sector body shall inform the data holder about the intention to transfer the data to that third country and the purpose for such transfer.


### (13) where the re-user intends to transfer non-personal data to a third country , the public sector body shall inform the data holder about the transfer of data to that third country. ### (13) where the re-user intends to transfer non-personal data to a third country , the public sector body shall inform the data holder about the intention to transfer that data to that third country.


### intermediation services between data subjects that seek to make their personal data available and potential data users , including making available the technical or other means to enable such services , in the exercise of the rights provided in regulation (eu) 2016/679; ### intermediation services between data subjects that seek to make their personal data available and potential data users , including making available the technical or other means to enable such services , in the exercise of the rights provided in regulation (eu) 2016/679; the data sharing services shall not themselves process personal data;


### (1) any provider of data sharing services who intends to provide the services referred to in article 9 (1) shall submit a notification to the competent authority referred to in article 12. ### (1) any provider of data intermediary who intends to provide the services referred to in article 9 (1) shall submit a notification to the competent authority for data intermediaries , referred to in article 12.


### (3) a provider of data sharing services that is not established in the union , but offers the services referred to in article 9 (1) within the union , shall appoint a legal representative in one of the member states in which those services are offered. the provider shall be deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the member state in which the legal representative is established. ### (3) a provider of data intermediary that is not established in the union , but offers the services referred to in article 9 (1) within the union , shall appoint a legal representative in one of the member states in which those services are offered. the provider shall be deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the member state in which the legal representative is established.


### a description of the service the provider intends to provide; ### a description of the service or services the provider intends to provide and a declaration of compliance with regulation (eu) 2016/679 when the data sharing service involves personal data;


### (2) the metadata collected from the provision of the data sharing service may be used only for the development of that service; ### (2) the metadata collected from the provision of the data intermediation service may be used only for the development of that service and should be made available to the data holders upon request;


### (3) the provider shall ensure that the procedure for access to its service is fair , transparent and non-discriminatory for both data holders and data users , including as regards prices; ### (3) the data intermediary shall ensure that the procedure for access to its service is fair , transparent and non-discriminatory for both data holders and data users , including as regards prices and terms and conditions of the provision of service;


### (5) the provider shall have procedures in place to prevent fraudulent or abusive practices in relation to access to data from parties seeking access through their services; ### (5) the data intermediary shall have procedures in place to monitor and prevent fraudulent or abusive practices in relation to access to data from parties seeking access through their services;


### (6) the provider shall ensure a reasonable continuity of provision of its services and , in the case of services which ensure storage of data , shall have sufficient guarantees in place that allow data holders and data users to obtain access to their data in case of insolvency; ### (6) the data intermediary shall ensure a reasonable continuity of provision of its services and , in the case of services which ensure storage of data , shall have sufficient and effective guarantees in place that allow data holders and data users to obtain access to their data and to retrieve their data in case of insolvency of the provider;


### (8) the provider shall take measures to ensure a high level of security for the storage and transmission of non-personal data; ### (8) the data intermediary shall take measures to ensure a high level of security , including cybersecurity standards for the storage and transmission of non-personal data;


### (9) the provider shall have procedures in place to ensure compliance with the union and national rules on competition; ### (9) the data intermediary shall have procedures in place to ensure compliance with the union and national law , including rules on data protection and competition;


### (10) the provider offering services to data subjects shall act in the data subjects’ best interest when facilitating the exercise of their rights , in particular by advising data subjects on potential data uses and standard terms and conditions attached to such uses; ### (10) the data intermediary offering services to data subjects shall act in the data subjects’ best interest when facilitating the exercise of their rights , in particular by advising data subjects on potential data uses and standard terms and conditions attached to such uses;


### (3) the designated competent authorities , the data protection authorities , the national competition authorities , the authorities in charge of cybersecurity , and other relevant sectorial authorities shall exchange the information which is necessary for the exercise of their tasks in relation to data sharing providers. ### (3) the designated competent authorities , the data protection authorities , the national supervisory authorities for artificial intelligence , the national competition authorities , the national authorities in charge of cybersecurity , and other relevant sectorial authorities shall exchange the information which is necessary for the exercise of their tasks in relation to data sharing providers. particular attention shall be dedicated to ensuring compliance with the provisions of regulation (eu) 2016/679 and with union law.


### (1) any entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations shall inform data holders: ### (1) any entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations shall inform data holders in a clear and comprehensible manner and prior to any processing of their data:


### (1) any entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations shall inform data holders: ### (1) any entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations shall inform data holders prior to any processing of their data:


### about the purposes of general interest for which it permits the processing of their data by a data user in an easy-to-understand manner; ### about the purposes of general interest for which it permits the processing of their data by a data user;


### about any processing outside the union. ### about any processing of their data performed by a data user outside the union , including the location and the purposes for which it permits the processing of data.


### about any processing outside the union. ### about any processing outside the union , including its location.


### (1) in order to facilitate the collection of data based on data altruism , the commission may adopt implementing acts developing a european data altruism consent form. the form shall allow the collection of consent across member states in a uniform format. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 29 (2). ### (1) in order to facilitate the collection of data based on data altruism , the commission may adopt implementing acts developing a european data altruism consent form , after consultation and authorisation of the european data protection board. the form shall allow the collection of consent across member states in a uniform format. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 29 (2).


### (1) the commission shall establish a european data innovation board (“the board”) in the form of an expert group , consisting of the representatives of competent authorities of all the member states , the european data protection board , the commission , relevant data spaces and other representatives of competent authorities in specific sectors. ### (1) the commission shall establish a european data innovation board (“the board”) in the form of an expert group , consisting of the representatives of competent authorities of all the member states , the european data protection board , the eu-level coordination board of supervisory authorities for artificial intelligence , the cybersecurity cooperation group , the commission , and relevant data spaces and other representatives of competent authorities in specific sectors.


### (2) stakeholders and relevant third parties may be invited to attend meetings of the board and to participate in its work. ### (2) stakeholders and relevant third parties may be invited to attend meetings of the board and to participate in its work. in case stakeholders are invited , an equal number from industry , academia , civil society , and consumer protection group shall be represented. these stakeholders shall be registered in the transparency register.


### where the third-country system requires the reasons and proportionality of the decision to be set out , and it requires the court order or the decision , as the case may be , to be specific in character , for instance by establishing a sufficient link to certain suspected persons , or infringements; ### where the third-country system requires the reasons and proportionality of the decision to be set out , and it requires the court order or the decision , as the case may be , to be specific in character , for instance by establishing a sufficient link to certain suspected persons , or infringements; and


### by [four years after the data of application of this regulation] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation , and submit a report on its main findings to the european parliament and to the council as well as to the european economic and social committee. member states shall provide the commission with the information necessary for the preparation of that report. ### by [two years after the date of application of this regulation] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation , assessing , inter alia: (a) the conditions for re-use of data under chapter ii in view of their further harmonisation and the potential need for definition of highly sensitive data; (b) the level of compliance with the requirements set out in this regulation , as well as the quality and security of services provided by data intermediaries under chapter iii; (c) the type of altruistic organisations registered under chapter iv and overview of the objectives of general interests for which data are shared in view of establishing clear criteria in this respect; (d) the functioning of the data innovation board; (e) the conditions for international access under article 30. the commission shall submit a report on its main findings to the european parliament and to the council as well as to the european economic and social committee. member states shall provide the commission with the information necessary for the preparation of that report.


### by [four years after the data of application of this regulation] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation , and submit a report on its main findings to the european parliament and to the council as well as to the european economic and social committee. member states shall provide the commission with the information necessary for the preparation of that report. ### by [two years after the data of application of this regulation] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation , and submit a report on its main findings to the european parliament and to the council as well as to the european economic and social committee , which shall be made publicly available. member states and the edpb shall provide the commission with the information necessary for the preparation of that report. the report shall contain a quantitative and qualitative analysis on the impact of this regulation on the fundamental rights to privacy and to the protection of personal data.


### (18) in order to prevent unlawful access to non-personal data , public sector bodies , natural or legal persons to which the right to re-use data was granted , data sharing providers and entities entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations should take all reasonable measures to prevent access to the systems where non-personal data is stored , including encryption of data or corporate policies. ### (18) in order to prevent unlawful access to non-personal data , public sector bodies , natural or legal persons to which the right to re-use data was granted , data sharing providers and entities entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations should take all reasonable measures to ensure a high level of cybersecurity that is minimally proportional to the sensitivity of the data they process and to prevent unauthorised access to the systems where non-personal data is stored , including encryption of data or corporate policies.


### (27) in order to ensure the compliance of the providers of data sharing services with the conditions set out in this regulation , such providers should have a place of establishment in the union. alternatively , where a provider of data sharing services not established in the union offers services within the union , it should designate a representative. designation of a representative is necessary , given that such providers of data sharing services handle personal data as well as commercially confidential data , which necessitates the close monitoring of the compliance of such service providers with the conditions laid out in this regulation. in order to determine whether such a provider of data sharing services is offering services within the union , it should be ascertained whether it is apparent that the provider of data sharing services is planning to offer services to persons in one or more member states. the mere accessibility in the union of the website or of an email address and of other contact details of the provider of data sharing services , or the use of a language generally used in the third country where the provider of data sharing services is established , should be considered insufficient to ascertain such an intention. however , factors such as the use of a language or a currency generally used in one or more member states with the possibility of ordering services in that other language , or the mentioning of users who are in the union , may make it apparent that the provider of data sharing services is planning to offer services within the union. the representative should act on behalf of the provider of data sharing services and it should be possible for competent authorities to contact the representative. the representative should be designated by a written mandate of the provider of data sharing services to act on the latter's behalf with regard to the latter's obligations under this regulation. ### (27) in order to ensure the compliance of data intermediaries with the conditions set out in this regulation , such intermediaries should have a place of establishment in the union. alternatively , where a data intermediary not established in the union offers services within the union , it should designate a representative. designation of a representative is necessary , given that such data intermediaries handle personal data as well as commercially confidential data , which necessitates the close monitoring of the compliance of data intermediaries with the conditions laid out in this regulation. in order to determine whether such a data intermediary is offering services within the union , it should be ascertained whether it is apparent that the data intermediary is planning to offer services to persons in one or more member states. the mere accessibility in the union of the website or of an email address and of other contact details of the data intermediary , or the use of a language generally used in the third country where the data intermediary is established , should be considered insufficient to ascertain such an intention. however , factors such as the use of a language or a currency generally used in one or more member states with the possibility of ordering services in that other language , or the mentioning of users who are in the union , may make it apparent that the data intermediary is planning to offer services within the union. the representative should act on behalf of the data intermediary and it should be possible for competent authorities to contact the representative. the representative should be designated by a written mandate of the data intermediary to act on the latter's behalf with regard to the latter's obligations under this regulation.


### a notification and supervisory framework for the provision of data sharing services; ### a notification and supervisory framework for the provision of data intermediation services;


### (6) ‘data user’ means a natural or legal person who has lawful access to certain personal or non-personal data and is authorised to use that data for commercial or non-commercial purposes; ### (6) ‘data user’ means a natural or legal person who has lawful access to certain personal or non-personal data and has the right , including under regulation eu (2016/679) in the case of personal data , to use that data for commercial or non-commercial purposes;


### (2) the single information point shall receive requests for the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) and shall transmit them to the competent public sector bodies , or the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1) , where relevant. the single information point shall make available by electronic means a register of available data resources containing relevant information describing the nature of available data. ### (2) the single information point shall receive requests for the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) and shall transmit them to the competent public sector bodies , or the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1) , where relevant. the single information point shall make available by electronic means a register of available data resources containing relevant information describing the nature of available data. to stimulate cross-border data re-use within the eu , member states shall ensure that the information on available data resources is presented in two additional wide-circulation eu languages.


### providers of data sharing services ### data intermediation services


### notification of data sharing service providers ### notification of data intermediaries


### (2) for the purposes of this regulation , a provider of data sharing services with establishments in more than one member state , shall be deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the member state in which it has its main establishment. ### (2) for the purposes of this regulation , a data intermediary with establishments in more than one member state , shall be deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the member state in which it has its main establishment.


### conditions for providing data sharing services ### conditions for providing data intermediation services


### the provision of data sharing services referred in article 9 (1) shall be subject to the following conditions: ### the provision of data intermediation services referred in article 9 (1) shall be subject to the following conditions:


### (1) the provider may not use the data for which it provides services for other purposes than to put them at the disposal of data users and data sharing services shall be placed in a separate legal entity; ### (1) the data intermediary shall use the data for which it provides services only in the context of the provision of services referred to in article 9(1); these data intermediation services shall be placed in a separate legal entity;


### (4) the provider shall facilitate the exchange of the data in the format in which it receives it from the data holder and shall convert the data into specific formats only to enhance interoperability within and across sectors or if requested by the data user or where mandated by union law or to ensure harmonisation with international or european data standards; ### (4) the data intermediary shall facilitate the exchange of the data in the format in which it receives it from the data holder and shall convert the data into specific formats only to enhance interoperability within and across sectors or if requested by the data user or where mandated by union law or to ensure harmonisation with international or european data standards;


### (7) the provider shall put in place adequate technical , legal and organisational measures in order to prevent transfer or access to non-personal data that is unlawful under union law; ### (7) the data intermediary shall put in place adequate technical , legal and organisational measures in order to prevent transfer or access to non-personal data that is unlawful under union law;


### (11) where a provider provides tools for obtaining consent from data subjects or permissions to process data made available by legal persons , it shall specify the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the data use is intended to take place. ### (11) where a data intermediary provides tools for obtaining consent from data subjects or permissions to process data made available by data holders , it shall specify the jurisdiction or jurisdictions outside the union in which the data use is intended to take place and provide data subjects with tools to withdraw consent and data holders with tools to withdraw permissions to process data at any point in time.


### this chapter shall not apply to not-for-profit entities whose activities consist only in seeking to collect data for objectives of general interest , made available by natural or legal persons on the basis of data altruism. ### this chapter shall not apply to:


### (3) where an entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations provides tools for obtaining consent from data subjects or permissions to process data made available by legal persons , it shall specify the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the data use is intended to take place. ### (3) where an entity entered in the public register of recognised data altruism organisations provides tools for obtaining consent from data subjects or permissions to process data made available by legal persons , it shall specify the jurisdiction or jurisdictions outside of the union in which the data use is intended to take place.


### (1) each member state shall designate one or more competent authorities responsible for the register of recognised data altruism organisations and for the monitoring of compliance with the requirements of this chapter. the designated competent authorities shall meet the requirements of article 23. ### (1) each member state shall designate one or more competent authorities responsible for the publicly-available register of recognised data altruism organisations and for the monitoring of compliance with the requirements of this chapter. the designated competent authorities shall meet the requirements of article 23.


### (1) the competent authorities designated pursuant to article 12 and article 20 shall be legally distinct from , and functionally independent of any provider of data sharing services or entity included in the register of recognised data altruism organisations. ### (1) the competent authorities designated pursuant to article 12 and article 20 shall be legally distinct from , and functionally independent of any provider of data sharing services or entity included in the register of recognised data altruism organisations. the authorities referred to in articles 12 and 20 shall be the same as the supervisory authorities designated under regulation (eu) 2016/679. member states shall make available additional financial and human resources to perform these tasks.


### international access ### international access and transfer of non-personal data


### (5) the public sector body , the natural or legal person to which the right to re-use data was granted under chapter 2 , the data sharing provider and the entity providing data altruism shall inform the data holder about the existence of a request of an administrative authority in a third-country to access its data , except in cases where the request serves law enforcement purposes and for as long as this is necessary to preserve the effectiveness of the law enforcement activity. ### (5) the public sector body , the natural or legal person to which the right to re-use data was granted under chapter 2 , the data intermediary and the entity providing data altruism shall inform the data holder about the existence of a request of an administrative authority in a third-country to access its data before complying to the request , except in cases where the request serves law enforcement purposes and for as long as this is necessary to preserve the effectiveness of the law enforcement activity.


### (4) the zero pollution action plan also sets out a vision for the year 2050 , where air pollution is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to health and natural ecosystems. to this end , a staged approach towards setting current and future eu air quality standards should be pursued , establishing intermediate air quality standards for the year 2030 and beyond , and developing a perspective for alignment with the who air quality guidelines by the year 2050 at the latest based on a regular review mechanism to take into account the latest scientific understanding. given the links between pollution reduction and decarbonisation , the long-term objective to achieve the zero pollution ambition should be pursued hand in hand with reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as set by regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council42 . ### (4) the zero pollution action plan also sets out a vision for the year 2050 , where air pollution is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to health and natural ecosystems. to this end , a staged approach towards setting current and future eu air quality standards should be pursued , establishing intermediate air quality standards for the year 2030 and beyond , and ensuring alignment with the who air quality guidelines as soon as possible and at the latest by the year 2050 at the latest based on a regular review mechanism to take into account the latest scientific understanding. given the links between pollution reduction and decarbonisation , the long-term objective to achieve the zero pollution ambition should be pursued hand in hand with reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as set by regulation (eu) 2021/1119 of the european parliament and of the council42 .


### (7) the commission should regularly review the scientific evidence related to pollutants , their effects on human health and the environment and technological development. based on the review , the commission should assess whether applicable air quality standards are still appropriate to achieve the objectives of this directive. the first review should be carried out by 31/12/2028 to assess whether air quality standards need to be updated based on the latest scientific information. ### (7) the commission should regularly review the scientific evidence related to pollutants , their effects on human health and the environment and technological development. based on the review , the commission should assess whether applicable air quality standards are still appropriate to achieve the objectives of this directive. the first review should be carried out by 31/12/2028 to assess whether air quality standards need to be updated based on the latest scientific information. the assessment should take into account the latest scientific knowledge on pollutants of emerging concerns and assess the opportunity to include air quality standards on those pollutants in the regulation.


### (15) in order to protect human health and the environment as a whole , it is particularly important to combat emissions of pollutants at source and to identify and implement the most effective emission reduction measures at local , national and union level , in particular when it comes to emissions from agriculture , industries , transport and energy generation . therefore , emissions of harmful air pollutants should be avoided , prevented or reduced and appropriate standards set for ambient air quality taking into account relevant world health organization standards , guidelines and programmes. ### (15) in order to protect human health and the environment as a whole , it is particularly important to combat emissions of pollutants at source and to identify and implement the most effective emission reduction measures at local , national and union level , in particular when it comes to emissions from agriculture , industries , transport and energy generation . therefore , emissions of harmful air pollutants should be avoided , prevented or reduced and appropriate standards set for ambient air quality taking into account relevant world health organization standards , guidelines and programmes. member states should collect data on measures and technologies to combat emissions of harmful air pollutants and make available information on best practices.


### (33) action plans should be drawn up indicating the measures to be taken in the short term where there is a risk of an exceedance of one or more alert thresholds in order to reduce that risk and to limit its duration. when the risk applies to one or more limit values or target values , member states may , where appropriate , draw up such short-term action plans. ### (33) action plans should be drawn up indicating the measures to be taken in the short term where there is a risk of an exceedance of one or more alert thresholds in order to reduce that risk and to limit its duration. short-term action plans should take into account best practice recommendations from the commission as referred to in article 20.


### (35) it is necessary for the member states and the commission to collect , exchange and disseminate air quality information in order to understand better the impacts of air pollution and develop appropriate policies. up-to-date information on concentrations of all regulated pollutants in ambient air as well as air quality plans and short-term action plans should also be readily available to the public. ### (35) it is necessary for the member states and the commission to collect , exchange and disseminate air quality information in order to understand better the impacts of air pollution and develop appropriate policies. up-to-date information on concentrations of all regulated pollutants in ambient air as well as air quality plans and short-term action plans should also be readily available to the public. in order for such information to be consistent and reliable , it is essential that member states have sufficient air quality monitoring infrastructure deployed across the cities and towns. where such infrastructure is lacking , it should be put in place at the earliest possibility , including with the use of the eu funding opportunities.


### (35) it is necessary for the member states and the commission to collect , exchange and disseminate air quality information in order to understand better the impacts of air pollution and develop appropriate policies. up-to-date information on concentrations of all regulated pollutants in ambient air as well as air quality plans and short-term action plans should also be readily available to the public. ### (35) it is necessary for the member states and the commission to collect , exchange and disseminate air quality information in order to understand better the impacts of air pollution and develop appropriate policies. up-to-date information on concentrations of all regulated pollutants in ambient air as well as air quality plans and short-term action plans should also be readily available to the public. in order for such information to be consistent and reliable , it is essential that member states have sufficient air quality monitoring infrastructure deployed across the cities and towns.


### 3. furthermore , this directive contributes to achieving: the union’s pollution-reduction , biodiversity and ecosystem objectives in accordance with the 8th environment action programme , as set out in decision (eu) 2022/591 of the european parliament and of the council55 . ### 3. furthermore , this directive contributes to achieving:


### 4. measures ensuring that the information on ambient air quality is made available to the public; ### 4. measures ensuring that the information on ambient air quality and the sources of air pollutants is made available to the public , as well as relevant mitigation measures taken to reduce air pollution;


### (3) ‘level’ means the concentration of a pollutant in ambient air or the deposition thereof on surfaces in a given time; ### (3) ‘level’ means the measured or modelled concentration of a pollutant in ambient air or the deposition thereof on surfaces in a given time;


### ensuring the accuracy of modelling applications; ### ensuring the accuracy of air quality modelling applications;


### 2. in zones in which ozone levels are below the ozone target value member states shall take necessary measures to maintain those levels below the ozone target value and endeavour to attain the long-term objectives specified in section 2 of annex i , in so far as factors including the transboundary nature of ozone pollution and meteorological conditions so permit , and provided that any necessary measures do not entail a disproportionate cost. ### 2. in zones in which ozone levels are below the ozone target value member states shall take necessary measures to maintain those levels below the ozone target value and make sure to attain the long-term objectives specified in section 2 of annex i , in so far as factors including the transboundary nature of ozone pollution and meteorological conditions so permit , and provided that any necessary measures do not entail a disproportionate cost.


### 2. member states shall provide the commission with lists of any such zones and nuts 1 territorial units , as referred to in paragraph 1 , together with information on concentrations and sources and the evidence demonstrating that the exceedances are attributable to natural sources. ### 2. member states shall provide the commission with lists of any such zones and nuts 2 territorial units , as referred to in paragraph 1 , together with verifiable information that the natural sources could not have been foreseen , prevented or mitigated by the member state and information on concentrations and sources and the evidence demonstrating that the exceedances are attributable to natural sources.


### 1. member states may , for a given year , identify zones within which limit values for pm10 are exceeded in ambient air due to the re-suspension of particulates following winter-sanding or winter -salting of roads. ### 1. member states may , for a given month , identify zones within which limit values for pm10 are exceeded in ambient air due to the re-suspension of particulates following winter-sanding or winter -salting of roads.


### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met: ### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , a member state may postpone that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone if the following conditions are met:


### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met: ### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions , transboundary contributions , socio-economic conditions or the need for disproportionate measures , a member state may postpone - that deadline by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:


### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met: ### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of unpreventable site-specific dispersion characteristics or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:


### member states shall consider including measures referred to in article 20(2) and specific measures aiming at the protection of sensitive population and vulnerable groups , including children in their air quality plans . ### member states shall consider including measures referred to in article 20(2) and shall include specific measures aiming at the protection of sensitive population and vulnerable groups , including children in their air quality plans .


### when preparing air quality plans , member states shall ensure that stakeholders whose activities contribute to the exceedance situation are encouraged to propose measures they are able to take to help end the exceedances and that non-governmental organisations , such as environmental organisations , consumer organisations , organisations representing the interests of sensitive population and vulnerable groups , other relevant health-care bodies and the relevant industrial federations are allowed to take part in those consultations. ### when preparing air quality plans , member states shall ensure that stakeholders whose activities contribute to the exceedance situation are encouraged to propose measures they are able to take to help end the exceedances and that non-governmental organisations , such as environmental organisations , consumer organisations , organisations representing the interests of sensitive population and vulnerable groups , other relevant health-care bodies and the relevant industrial federations are allowed to take part in those consultations. member states shall make sure that relevant stakeholders and citizens are duly informed about the specific sources and air pollutants affecting air quality and the relevant air pollution mitigation measures that exist and are available on the market.


### 2. member states shall establish an air quality index covering sulphur dioxide , nitrogen dioxide , particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) and ozone , and make it available through a public source providing an hourly update. the air quality index shall consider the recommendations by the who and build on the air quality indices at european scale provided by the european environmental agency. ### 2. member states shall establish an air quality index covering sulphur dioxide , nitrogen dioxide , particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) and ozone , and make data available in a coherent and easily understandable manner through a public source providing an hourly update. in order to ensure harmonized and comparable data across europe , the air quality index shall be aligned with the latest recommendations by the who and build on the air quality indices at european scale provided by the european environmental agency.


### table 1 – limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2030 ### table 1 – limit values for the protection of human health to be attained by 1 january 2040


### in general , the sampling point inlet shall be between 0 ,5 m (the breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. higher siting (up to 8m) may be appropriate if the sampling point is representative of a large area (a background location) or in other specific circumstances and any derogations shall be fully documented; ### in general , the sampling point inlet shall be between 0 ,5 m (the breathing zone) and 4 m above the ground. higher siting may be appropriate if the sampling point is representative of a large area (a background location) or in other specific circumstances and any derogations shall be fully documented;


### measures to encourage a shift towards less polluting forms of transport; ### measures to encourage a shift towards less polluting forms of transport and to support changes in mobility behaviour;


### 3. member states shall ensure that the average exposure reduction obligations for pm2.5 and no2 laid down in section 5 , point b , of annex i , are met throughout their territorial units at nuts 1 level , where they exceed the average exposure concentration objectives set out in section 5 , point c , of annex i. ### 3. member states shall ensure that the average exposure reduction obligations for pm2.5 and no2 laid down in section 5 , point b , of annex i , are met throughout their territorial units at nuts 2 level , where they exceed the average exposure concentration objectives set out in section 5 , point c , of annex i.


### 3. where any alert threshold or any information threshold laid down in section 4 of annex i is exceeded , member states shall take the necessary steps to inform the public within a few hours at the latest , making use of different media and communication channels and ensuring broad public access . ### 3. where any alert threshold or any information threshold laid down in section 4 of annex i is exceeded , member states shall take the necessary steps to inform the public within a few hours at the latest , in a coherent and easily understandable manner , making use of different media and communication channels and ensuring broad public access.


### 4. member states shall ensure that information about actual or predicted exceedances of any alert threshold or information threshold is provided to the public as soon as possible in accordance with , points 2 and 3 of annex ix. ### 4. member states shall ensure that information about actual or predicted exceedances of any alert threshold or information threshold is provided to the public in a coherent and easily understandable manner as soon as possible in accordance with , points 2 and 3 of annex ix.


### nuts 1 territorial units where exceedances of the level determined by the average exposure reduction obligations are attributable to natural sources. ### nuts 2 territorial units where exceedances of the level determined by the average exposure reduction obligations are attributable to natural sources.


### the air quality plan referred in point (a) is supplemented by the information listed in point b of annex viiirelated to the pollutants concerned and demonstrates how exceedance periods above the limit values will be kept as short as possible ; ### the air quality plan referred in point (a) is supplemented by the information listed in point b of annex viii related to the pollutants concerned and demonstrates how the limit values will be adhered to by the new deadline and exceedance periods above the limit values will be kept as short as possible;


### (2) in december 2019 , the european commission set out in its communication ‘the european green deal’40an ambitious roadmap to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , aiming to protect , conserve and enhance the union’s natural capital , and to protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. specifically on clean air , the european green deal committed to further improving air quality and to aligning eu air quality standards more closelywith the recommendations of the world health organization (who). it also announced a strengthening of provisions on air quality monitoring , modelling and planning. ### (2) in december 2019 , the european commission set out in its communication ‘the european green deal’40an ambitious roadmap to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , aiming to protect , conserve and enhance the union’s natural capital , and to protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. specifically on clean air , the european green deal committed to further improving air quality and to aligning eu air quality standards with the recommendations of the world health organization (who). it also announced a strengthening of provisions on air quality monitoring , modelling and planning.


### b. whereas research performed across the member states has shown that gender-based violence in public spaces and on collective transport is a growing problem; ### b. whereas research performed across the member states has shown that gender-based violence in public spaces and on collective transport is a significant problem;


### c. whereas poorly-designed transport policies can exacerbate existing poverty and social exclusion; whereas there continues to be a lack of sex-disaggregated data and gender analysis on transport , hindering the application of well-targeted transport policies for individuals and families in all their diversity; ### c. whereas poorly-designed transport policies can exacerbate existing poverty and social exclusion; whereas there continues to be a lack of gender-disaggregated data and gender analysis on transport and mobility accross the eu , hindering the application of well-targeted transport policies for individuals and households in all their diversity;


### d. whereas adopting a gender-responsive approach to urban planning is instrumental in improving the quality of life of women; ### d. whereas adopting a gender-responsive approach to urban planning and having a gender analysis of transport services is instrumental in improving the quality of life of women as well as their social inclusion and employment prospects;


### e. whereas transport use differs according to gender , as well as other factors , in terms of complexity , frequency , mode , duration , purpose , cost , security and safety; ### e. whereas transport use differs according to gender , as well as other factors , in terms of complexity , sustainability , frequency , mode , duration , purpose , cost , security and safety;


### f. whereas understanding transport patterns and mobility is fundamental to the development of gender-sensitive transport policies , so that female transport users can share safe , accessible , reliable , sustainable and non-discriminatory modes of transport; ### f. whereas understanding transport patterns and mobility is fundamental to the development of gender-sensitive transport policies , so that women in all their diversity can share safe , accessible , reliable , sustainable and non-discriminatory modes of transport; whereas more of gender-disaggrated data would be a valuable input to develop transport policy that adequately addresses gender differences;


### g. whereas more women than men use more sustainable modes of transport , and often perform trip chaining; ### g. whereas more women than men use more sustainable modes of transport such as public transportation or walking;


### h. whereas the welcome adoption of new vehicle and automation technologies should take the specific needs of women into consideration; ### h. whereas the new development of connected and automated vehicles should take the specific needs of women into consideration and increase safety and sustainability;


### i. whereas sustainable transport requires equal access to infrastructure , through measures that guarantee greater mobility for all and the same quality of service in urban and rural areas; ### i. whereas sustainable transport requires equal access to infrastructure through measures that guarantee greater mobility using public transport , especially local trains , and bikes for all and the same quality of service in urban and rural areas;


### j. whereas the design of vehicles , including safety features , often assumes a larger , stereotypically male physical form , leading to lower efficacy for smaller people; ### j. whereas the design of vehicles , including safety features , often assumes a larger , stereotypically male physical form , leading to lower efficacy for women; whereas cars , seat belts , car seats and airbags have mainly been designed using crash test dummies based on biofidelic male bodies; whereas men are more likely to be involved in a car crash , but women involved in a car crash are more likely to be injured or die than men1a;


### l. whereas mobility barriers hinder women’s access to jobs and key services , such as health and education , affecting both their own and their children’s human capital accumulation; ### l. whereas mobility barriers hinder women’s access to jobs and key services , such as health and education;


### m. whereas women are underrepresented in transport employment at all levels; whereas underrepresentation in decision-making , planning and research reinforces the lack of gender mainstreaming in transport; ### m. whereas women are underrepresented in transport employment at all levels; whereas underrepresentation in decision-making , planning and research reinforces the lack of gender mainstreaming in transport; whereas when there is an underrepresentation of women in decision making positions , planners should proactively reach out to women to get their input before designing transport policies;


### p. whereas it is important to promote and preserve efficient and affordable mobility in rural areas; whereas connectivity within rural areas is not adequately developed; ### p. whereas it is important to promote and preserve efficient , sustainable , and affordable mobility in rural areas; whereas connectivity within rural areas is not adequately developed;


### q. whereas women living in rural areas experience barriers in receiving support when they are victims of gender-based violence; ### q. whereas women living in rural areas experience barriers in receiving support when they are victims of gender-based violence because of the persistent lack of a developed transport infrastructure;


### 4. regrets the lack of standardised , sex-disaggregated transport data and gender analysis across all modes of transport; welcomes , in this regard , that ‘energy and transport’ is the thematic focus of the 2023 edition of the eige gender equality index; ### 4. regrets the lack of standardised , gender-disaggregated transport data and gender analysis across all modes of transport; identifies the need for more consultations and data to establish women's habits and needs in the transport sector; welcomes , in this regard , that ‘energy and transport’ is the thematic focus of the 2023 edition of the eige gender equality index;


### 5. highlights the ability of artificial intelligence (ai) to aggregate anonymised datasets on public transport usage; ### 5. notes the ability of artificial intelligence (ai) to aggregate anonymised datasets on public transport usage and to develop intermodal services or inclusive transport applications;


### 7. calls for safety performance tests and crash tests to include biofidelic female models; underlines the need for ai to increase our understanding of how the diverse human physique reacts differently in emergency situations; ### 7. calls for safety performance tests and crash tests to include biofidelic female models; welcomes the fact that disparities in fatality rates between men and women is being reduced with recent car models1a;


### 8. underlines the differing expectations , travel patterns , needs and experiences of women as transport users; calls for relevant legislation in transport to fully integrate women’s needs; ### 8. underlines the differing expectations , travel patterns , needs and experiences of women as transport users; calls for relevant legislation in transport to fully integrate women’s needs and travelling patterns;


### 9. calls for the integration of sustainable transport options into women’s daily lives , enabling comfortable , safe and stress-free multimodal journeys to become a reality; ### 9. calls for the integration of sustainable transport options , including bikes , into women’s daily lives , enabling comfortable , safe and stress-free multimodal journeys to become a reality;


### 10. calls on the member states to ensure that road infrastructure , notably when being upgraded , fully takes into account the continuity and accessibility of sustainable pedestrian connections; ### 10. calls on the member states to ensure that road infrastructure , notably when being upgraded , fully takes into account the continuity and accessibility of sustainable pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and connections;


### 12. stresses the importance of the ai act13in assisting law enforcement authorities in combating crime in public transport systems and reducing harassment against female and lgbtqi+ transport users; ### deleted


### 13. notes that women play a large role in shaping the mobility choices of families , and that their negative experiences using sustainable modes of transport can be off-putting; ### 13. notes that women play a large role in shaping the mobility choices of households , and that they are more sensitive to sustainable , shared and safe transports;


### 15. underlines that female transport workers at all levels face barriers such as gender bias , as well as a lack of or ill-suited facilities , leading to harassment and violence; notes , as a result , the difficulty in attracting and keeping women in transport jobs; ### 15. underlines that women transport workers at all levels face barriers such as gender bias , as well as a lack of or ill-suited facilities , leading to harassment and violence; notes , as a result , the difficulty in attracting and keeping women in transport jobs;


### a. whereas article 5(3) of the treaty on european union states that the union ‘shall apply the principle of subsidiarity’ and ‘act only if and in so far as the objectives of the proposed action cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states’; whereas excessive funds have been wasted in union-wide pharmaceutical programmes; whereas excessive lockdown measures have caused financial hardship; ### deleted


### b. whereas 2024 will be the year of the european parliament elections and of a new legislative term in the eu; ### deleted


### c. whereas parts of the existing transport labour market are experiencing labour shortages and poor working conditions; ### c. whereas parts of the existing transport labour market are experiencing labour shortages;


### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , urgent action is needed to reduce fuel usage and move to a fossil-free transport system; ### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , urgent action is needed to reduce fossil fuel usage and move to a carbon-free transport system;


### f. whereas the transport and tourism sectors are among those hardest hit by recent events; whereas transport in particular has shown itself to be a vital lifeline for ukraine; ### f. whereas the transport and tourism sectors are among those hardest hit by recent events; whereas transport in particular has shown itself to be a vital lifeline for ukraine; whereas the russia’s war of aggression against ukraine highlights the fact that the eu transport network cannot be viewed in isolation;


### 1. stresses that russia’s war against ukraine has brought substantial economic and social consequences for the citizens of europe , pushing up inflation , generating energy insecurity and resulting in a cost of living crisis for millions; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new policy initiatives , notably in energy , defence and industrial policy; ### 1. stresses that the covid-19 pandemic and russia’s war of aggression against ukraine have brought substantial negative economic and social consequences , inter alia on the eu’s labour markets and living conditions pushing up inflation , generating energy insecurity and resulting in rapid increases in food and energy prices , and a cost of living crisis for millions of people , negatively impacting economic growth and employment; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new and necessary policy initiatives , in areas such as energy , climate , defence and industrial policy;


### 1. stresses that russia’s war against ukraine has brought substantial economic and social consequences for the citizens of europe , pushing up inflation , generating energy insecurity and resulting in a cost of living crisis for millions; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new policy initiatives , notably in energy , defence and industrial policy; ### 1. welcomes the unity of the european union around the sanctions and around accelerating decision-making in order to protect our citizens , our businesses and our economies; stresses that russia’s war against ukraine has brought substantial economic and social consequences for the citizens of europe , pushing up inflation , energy insecurity and resulting in a cost of living crisis for millions; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new policy initiatives , notably in energy , defence and industrial policy;


### 1. stresses that russia’s war against ukraine has brought substantial economic and social consequences for the citizens of europe , pushing up inflation , generating energy insecurity and resulting in a cost of living crisis for millions; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new policy initiatives , notably in energy , defence and industrial policy; ### 1. stresses that russia’s war against ukraine has brought substantial economic and social consequences for the citizens of europe , pushing up inflation , generating energy insecurity and resulting in a cost of living crisis for millions; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new policy initiatives , notably in energy , defence and industrial policy , which need to be phased in consistently with other long term objectives , and specifically those under the eu green deal;


### 1. stresses that while gender budgeting plays a part in the budgetary procedure , there are other factors that cause inequality between the sexes; calls for greater understanding of said factors in all aspects of eu funding to ensure fair opportunities for all; ### deleted


### 1. calls for an ambitious 2024 budget for external action; insists on focusing on the priorities highlighted during high-level dialogues under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii); recalls the need to implement strict conditionality under these instruments; ### 1. calls for an ambitious 2024 budget for external action; insists on focusing on the priorities highlighted during high-level dialogues under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii); recalls the need to implement strict conditionality under these instruments , including enhanced enforcement of transparency and auditing mechanisms based on the ipa iii legal framework;


### 1. calls for an ambitious 2024 budget for external action; insists on focusing on the priorities highlighted during high-level dialogues under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii); recalls the need to implement strict conditionality under these instruments; ### 1. calls for an ambitious 2024 budget for external action; insists on focusing on the priorities highlighted during high-level dialogues under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument and the instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii); recalls the need to implement strict conditionality under these instruments; calls for better coherence between ndici and csdp instruments;


### 2. stresses that sufficient investment both in modal shift and in zero-emission technologies is crucial for ensuring transport is climate neutral by 2050 , in line with the european climate law and the european green deal; ### 2. stresses that sufficient investment both in modal shift and in zero and low-emission technologies and solutions , alternative fuels and its infrastructure is crucial for ensuring transport is climate neutral by 2050 , in line with the european climate law and the european green deal;


### 2. is determined to ensure that the 2024 budget addresses people’s concerns and delivers on their priorities by helping to restore stability and laying the foundations for a secure and prosperous europe; underlines the need for additional investment in energy , health , the digital and green transitions , research and innovation and smes , and in supporting job creation , tackling unemployment and offering opportunities for young people , and therefore improving the standard of living of all europeans; ### 2. is determined to ensure that the 2024 budget addresses people’s concerns and delivers on their priorities by helping to restore stability and laying the foundations for a secure and prosperous europe in line with the principles of the epsr; underlines the need for additional investment in energy , health , social infrastructures , the digital and green transitions , human capital , research and innovation and smes , micro-enterprises , in order to support upward social convergence; highlights that investments in high level of employment and quality job creation , upskilling and reskilling , tackling unemployment and offering quality and sustainable opportunities for young people preserving the purchasing power , increasing the support to the most vulnerable , deprived and disadvantaged groups , such as children and youth , lgbtiq+ families or single parent families , persons with disabilities , older persons , migrants and refugees and roma people , and supporting public housing construction , will improve the standard of living in the eu;


### 2. calls for further simplification , greater administrative efficiency , the creation of synergies and the avoidance of payment bottlenecks; insists on budget increases to the erasmus+ , creative europe , european solidarity corps , and citizens , equality , rights and values (cerv) programmes to avoid insufficient grants; ### 2. calls for further simplification , greater administrative efficiency , the creation of synergies and the avoidance of payment bottlenecks; insists on budget increases to the erasmus+ , creative europe , european solidarity corps , and citizens , equality , rights and values (cerv) programmes to avoid insufficient grants; calls in particular to take account of the current inflation rates and high energy costs affecting the financing of those programmes;


### 2. recognises the methodology that the commission uses to measure gender-relevant expenditure; expects parliament to be consulted at all stages of the process; ### deleted


### 3. reiterates the crucial role of the connecting europe facility , including its cohesion fund envelope , in fostering the timely completion of the trans-european networks – transport (ten-t) network in which sustainable , interconnected , safe and secure modes are prioritised , with rail as the backbone; believes that funding for transport projects should comply fully with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle and climate expenditure requirements; ### 3. reiterates the crucial role of the connecting europe facility , including its cohesion fund envelope , in fostering the timely completion of the trans-european networks – transport (ten-t) network in which sustainable , interconnected , safe and secure modes are prioritised , with rail as the backbone; believes that funding for transport projects should comply with the ‘do no significant harm’ principle unless no reasonable alternative exist and climate assessment requirements;


### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens; ### 3. stresses that a strong sustainable , resilient and inclusive economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility , in particular eu funding and financial instruments in the social and employment area; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and believes in the importance of addressing social gaps in living and working conditions through social investment in the medium and long term future while , at the same time responding to the immediate needs of people; is however concerned that the extent of the current crises and their impact would require a robust budgetary response in 2024 and beyond; calls therefore on the commission to propose an ambitious budget for 2024;


### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens; ### 3. urges a shift of paradigm in the financing of the eu budget , from the 1% gni contributions from the member states to at least 5% of each member state gni for the eu budget; underlines that the level of european integration , the expectations of the citizens and multiple layers of crisis makes the current eu budget not fit for purpose; stresses the urgent need to arm the eu budget with stronger and flexible tools to allow a bigger capacity of response to crises and priorities; stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens;


### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens; ### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens; emphasises the budget's potential to foster common identification with the union and union citizenship and supports more budgetary action and more targeted budgetary communication in this regard;


### 3. notes that a mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework could contribute to a post-pandemic recovery in the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and , in the long term , mitigate the consequences of war in ukraine and high inflation; ### 3. notes that a mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework could contribute to a post-pandemic recovery in the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and , in the long term , mitigate the consequences of war in ukraine and high inflation , given the need to support and reconstruct ukrainian cultural and creative sectors and institutions , the sector’s digital transformation and sustainability commitments , including long-term investments to enhance cultural heritage resilience to climate change;


### 3. stresses the need for greater budgetary responsibility , including eliminating spending on ideological fads of little value; notes that equality of opportunity for men and women should be supported in budgetary guidelines , but that an excessive focus on gender mainstreaming will only lead to a different form of sexism; ### deleted


### 3. highlights its unwavering support to ukraine , including through the union budget for emergency assistance , humanitarian aid and sustaining its economic , social and financial resilience; acknowledges that a major global financial effort will be required for reconstructing ukraine; looks forward to participating in the ‘rebuildukraine’ reconstruction platform as an observer; ### 3. highlights its unwavering support to ukraine , including through the union budget for emergency assistance , humanitarian aid and sustaining its economic , social and financial resilience; acknowledges that a major global financial effort will be required for reconstructing ukraine; calls in this respect on the commission to put in place a legal instrument allowing for the confiscation of frozen russian assets and funds so that they can be used for the reconstruction of ukraine and reparation for ukrainian victims and their families; looks forward to participating in the ‘rebuildukraine’ reconstruction platform as an observer;


### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on food security; ### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on international food security and food affordability , especially in those of regions of the world highly dependent on staple food imports from ukraine;


### 4. reiterates its call for an urgent and ambitious revision of the current multiannual financial framework (mff) in order to reinforce post-pandemic recovery , address the consequences of the war , guarantee sufficient flexibility and provide the necessary funding for important new policy initiatives and to respond to unforeseen challenges; expects the revised mff to be in place by 1 january 2024; ### 4. reiterates its call for an urgent and ambitious revision of the current multiannual financial framework (mff) in order to reinforce post-pandemic recovery to support sustainable growth and investment and effectively tackle the social and labour market implications of the covid-19 pandemic , and to address the consequences of the war against ukraine , such as an aggravated level of energy poverty; highlights the need to guarantee increased flexibility and sufficient resources , to provide the necessary funding for important new policy initiatives , to respond to unforeseen challenges; calls on the commission to support the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and , as well as the european pillar of social rights and the porto targets in order to promote real economic convergence; expects the revised mff to be in place by 1 january 2024;


### 4. calls for adequate resources to ensure that the activities of interests groups and lobbies are transparent , in particular by strengthening the joint transparency register secretariat and providing it with adequate staff and financial resources; ### 4. stresses that the new budget should support maintaining a high level of citizens’ trust; calls for adequate resources to ensure that the activities of interests groups and lobbies are transparent , in particular by strengthening the joint transparency register secretariat and providing it with adequate staff and financial resources; calls for sufficient resources to be allocated for the set-up of an independent eu ethics body , in line with parliament’s resolution of 16 september 2021;


### 4. calls on the commission to redirect budget-allocated resources away from civil society organisations claiming to promote women’s rights and towards national healthcare systems , which produce tangible results for women’s well-being; urges the commission to review its spending on sexual and reproductive health and rights , considering the current catastrophic demographic decline; stresses that healthcare must remain a member state competence in which little or no union intervention is needed; ### deleted


### 4. emphasises the negative effects of rapid inflation and increases in input prices on farmers , especially small-scale and young farmers; ### 4. emphasises the negative effects of rapid inflation and increases in input prices on farmers , especially small-scale and young farmers; highlights in this regard the fact that the cap budget in the mff 2021-27 is already lower than in the previous planning period and that the high inflation further depreciates the funding available to farmers; stresses that this should be first addressed in the mff mid-term review by looking at the fixed deflator and secondly by preserving an ambitious multiannual budget in heading 3 in the mff review;


### 5. underlines that smes remain the backbone of the european economy , playing a vital role in growth and job creation; emphasises that adequate funding is necessary for the single market programme to boost small business competitiveness; stresses the need to maximise the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable and innovative investment and in providing capital support to smes hit by the crisis; ### 5. underlines that smes constitute the backbone of the european economy and acknowledges their role in the creation of quality jobs and economic prosperity; emphasises that adequate funding is necessary for the single market programme to boost small business competitiveness and for investing in entrepreneurial skills , through entrepreneurial programmes and by reinforcing the link between the education system and the labour market; stresses the need to maximise the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable and innovative investment and in providing capital support to smes hit by the crisis; stresses the crucial role of , and need to support , social economy enterprises which carry out important social functions and often provide employment to vulnerable and excluded groups;


### 5. calls for the allocation of dedicated long-term funding for the european education area to ensure the consistency of its development , governance and implementation , as well as for a separate budget line to implement the new european bauhaus; ### 5. calls for the allocation of dedicated long-term funding for the european education area to ensure the consistency of its development , governance and implementation , as well as for a separate budget line to implement the new european bauhaus; considers that the mere deployment of existing funds will not be sufficient to achieve the objectives of this initiative and emphasises the need for new funds;


### 5. urges the commission to prioritise critical spending exclusively , given that the past two years have seen unprecedented government control measures , business failures and financial crises; underlines that , in the light of this , member states should be encouraged to promote family , motherhood and fatherhood policies to strengthen the unique foundation of every society; ### deleted


### 5. recalls the need for regular monitoring of the impact of the union budget on gender equality; calls for an increase in the budget in order to effectively implement the union institutions’ commitment to the eu gender action plan iii; ### 5. recalls the need for regular monitoring of the impact of the union budget on gender equality; calls for an increase in the budget in order to effectively implement the union institutions’ commitment to the eu gender action plan iii; calls for a particular attention to the situation in afghanistan and support for local and international organisations and actors advocating for women and girls' rights and providing them with public services such as healthcare and education;


### 5. calls for additional support for member states with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices; ### 5. calls for additional support for member states with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices; underlines that the use of state aid by some member states could further undermine the position of these farmers and hamper the functioning of the internal market;


### 6. calls for dedicated funding for active mobility within eu transport funding streams; ### 6. calls for dedicated funding for active mobility within eu transport funding instruments;


### 6. reaffirms that research and innovation remain at the forefront of the eu’s economic development and competitiveness; highlights the continued need for investment , in particular through horizon europe and for companies , especially smes , to turn research results and innovative ideas into products and services which boost the global competitiveness of eu business; ### 6. reaffirms that research and innovation remain at the forefront of the eu’s economic development and competitiveness; highlights the continued need for investment , in particular through horizon europe and for companies , especially smes , to turn research results and innovative ideas into products and services which boost the global competitiveness of eu business; recalls the need to invest and prepare the young generations for the future high-skilled jobs;


### 6. reaffirms that research and innovation remain at the forefront of the eu’s economic development and competitiveness; highlights the continued need for investment , in particular through horizon europe and for companies , especially smes , to turn research results and innovative ideas into products and services which boost the global competitiveness of eu business; ### 6. reaffirms that research and innovation remain at the forefront of the eu’s economic development and competitiveness; highlights the continued need for investment , in particular through horizon europe and for companies , especially smes , to turn research results and innovative ideas into products and services which boost the global sustainability and competitiveness of eu business;


### 6. suggests that the legacy of the european year of youth in 2022 be linked to that of the european year of skills in 2024 and adequate financing identified from relevant programmes for follow-up activities in the subsequent years; ### 6. suggests that the legacy of the european year of youth in 2022 be linked to that of the european year of skills in 2024 and adequate financing identified from relevant programmes for follow-up activities in the subsequent years; reiterates its call for the commission to perform an evaluation of the european year of youth and to submit a report the parliament by the end of this year;


### 6. recalls the role played by the european institute for gender equality in highlighting gender inequality in the eu. ### 6. recalls the crucial work of the european institute for gender equality (eige) , especially in the context of the backlashes against women’s rights across the union and beyond; urges the commission to increase the budget allocated to eige , specifically in order to recruit sufficient staff and to fulfil its tasks;


### 6. calls for an increase in financial and human resources for the european external action service’s stratcom task forces to counter malicious foreign interference; ### 6. calls for a significant increase in financial and human resources for the european external action service’s stratcom task forces to counter malicious foreign interference and disinformation , including better communication and public outreach , and deeper cooperation with member state level authorities;


### 6. calls for an increase in financial and human resources for the european external action service’s stratcom task forces to counter malicious foreign interference; ### 6. calls for an increase in financial and human resources for the european external action service’s stratcom task forces to counter malicious foreign interference; asks the hrvp for a clear roadmap with concrete actions and clear timeline for a better stratcom response to disinformation operations;


### 7. calls for dedicated eu funding for sustainable forms of tourism; ### 7. calls for dedicated eu funding for sustainable forms of tourism; reiterates its call to the commission to develop a new strategy for the tourism sector and a roadmap for tourism;


### 7. strongly supports the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to growth , promoting convergence between countries and regions , supporting the green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; highlights the central importance of the common agricultural policy as the longest-standing eu policy in providing affordable , safe and high-quality food for eu citizens , in particular in the context of the war; ### 7. strongly supports the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to growth , promoting convergence between countries and regions , supporting the green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; underlines the particular importance of structural funds to ensure equal opportunities throughout the eu and support the development and competitiveness of the union’s periphery , including the outermost regions; highlights the central importance of the common agricultural policy as the longest-standing eu policy in providing affordable , safe and high-quality food for eu citizens , in particular in the context of the war;


### 7. calls for the european solidarity corps to focus on issues raised during the european year of youth , such as active citizenship , the digital and green transitions , and mental health; ### 7. calls for the european solidarity corps to focus on issues raised during the european year of youth , such as active citizenship , the digital and green transitions , and mental health; urges for increased funding , especially for european civic mobility and given the high oversubscription of young people in the programme; warns that demand cannot be satisfied with flat budget increases until 2027; believes that the increase of unit costs should not decrease the budget available for individual users as this would discourage participants and lead to failed targets;


### 7. highlights the importance of enhancing cooperation in defence and security in line with the strategic compass; ### 7. insists on the need to better finance existing (edf , military mobility) and future (edirpa) defence initiatives , in order to take into account the major security changes , by enhancing the budgets allocated to european defence instruments such as edf , military mobility and the future edirpa , thus reinforcing european cooperation in defence and security in line with the strategic compass;


### 8. calls on the commission to increase financial support to promote decent work globally while promoting international labour standards. ### 8. calls on the commission to increase financial support to promote decent work globally while promoting international labour standards; calls on the commission to design programmes to facilitate the implementation of companies' human rights and environmental due diligence obligations in third countries , including the facilitation of meaningful stakeholder involvement;


### 8. emphasises the importance of ensuring that research results reach farm level; ### 8. emphasises the importance of ensuring that farmers are involved in the research and that its results reach farm level;


### 9. believes that transport spending has at times not represented good value for money and should be improved; recommends , in this regard , implementing the recommendations contained in the european court of auditors’ special report 10/2020. ### 9. believes that transport spending from eu funds under shared management should be improved and blending mechanisms with other investing tools should be encouraged; recommends , in this regard , implementing the recommendations contained in the european court of auditors’ special report 10/2020.


### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan; ### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the russian war of aggression against ukraine; highlights the eu’s role in ensuring the security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping people , especially vulnerable households and businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , energy diversification , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan;


### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan; ### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian and fossil energy sources; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan;


### a stronger economy and more resilient society through future-oriented investment ### a stronger economy and more resilient society through future-oriented sustainable investment


### a stronger economy and more resilient society through future-oriented investment ### a stronger social market economy and more resilient society through future-oriented investment


### towards energy independence as the foundation of security ### accelerating the increase of energy independence as the foundation of security


### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks , and therefore ensure affordable and sustainable energy for eu citizens; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure; ### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean , competitive and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks , and therefore ensure affordable and sustainable energy for eu citizens; insists that the eu needs an energy model that ensures access to decarbonised sources of energy and puts an end to energy poverty; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure; highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism by enabling regions and people to address the social , employment , economic and environmental impacts of the green transition;


### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks , and therefore ensure affordable and sustainable energy for eu citizens; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure; ### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure; recalls the need to ensure affordable energy and support from the european union for smes and vulnerable people;


### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; ### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; points out , however , that in the light of the war in ukraine , increasing energy independence and implementing the national transition plans might come as contradictory; invites therefore the commission to present guidelines and avoid risk of non-implementation and loss of money from the just transition mechanism and if necessary include flexibilities for the money to be used for the same purpose otherwise;


### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; ### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; stresses that climate measures should be accompanied by adequate just transition measures; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens , smes and micro-enterprises from increased costs , including through the just transition fund , and to prepare current and future workers for the green transition , especially via future-oriented training and lifelong learning programmes , which need to pay particular attention to low-skilled workers;


### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; ### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal and climate neutrality by 2050 , through the reduction of emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy based on non-toxic material cycles and reversing the alarming trend of biodiversity loss; stresses in this regard that the next budget needs to provide effective support to the implementation of relevant union´s legislation and strategies , and specifically to facilitate long-term environmental monitoring across the member states , generating and pooling of harmonized data and closing existing data gaps;


### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming for tackling climate change; ### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming for tackling climate change and for providing a new and complementary sources of income to farmers; stresses the need for public and private certification schemes to establish financially attractive new incentives to facilitate or accelerate the uptake of carbon farming by setting up ecosystem service payments under public funding as well as allowing private funding to support the various benefits of the carbon removal certification; notes that this new business model will ultimately be more market based rather than dependent on public funding;