### the application of a uniform call rate equal to 75% of the revenues from the sale of certificates of the carbon border adjustment mechanism established by regulation (eu) [xxx] of the european parliament and of the council18 . ### the application of a uniform call rate equal to [x%] of the revenues from the sale of certificates of the carbon border adjustment mechanism established by regulation (eu) [xxx] of the european parliament and of the council18 .


### in paragraph 1 , the following point (g) is added: ### deleted


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### the first day of the date of application of the [directive on implementation of the global agreement on re-allocation of taxing rights] or ### deleted


### the day of the entry into force and effect of the multilateral convention , whichever is the later. ### deleted


### 2. notes that the greek authorities submitted the application on 21 december 2021 , and that the commission finalised its assessment on 30 may 2022 and notified it to parliament on the same day; ### 2. notes that the greek authorities submitted the application on 21 december 2021 , and that the commission finalised its assessment on 30 may 2022 and notified it to parliament on the same day; considers that the assessment period should be reduced so that the targeted beneficiaries get the necessary help with less delay;


### 10. highlights that 98 ,7 % of the financial support is linked to the creation of start-ups and businesses , which will improve the competitiveness of the regions concerned; ### 10. highlights that 98 ,7 % of the financial support is linked to the creation of start-ups and businesses , which will encourage professional reintegration and reconversion , improve the competitiveness of the regions concerned and contribute to the economic recovery;


### 1. stresses the key role of cohesion policy in fostering economic , social and territorial convergence across the eu; expresses concern , however , about persistent inequalities , socio-economic disparities and uneven demographic decline , with many less developed regions falling behind and getting caught in a ‘development trap’ in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic; ### 1. stresses the key role of cohesion policy in fostering economic , social and territorial convergence across the eu; expresses concern , however , about persistent inequalities , socio-economic disparities and uneven demographic decline , with many less developed regions falling behind and getting caught in a ‘development trap’ in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic; highlights that the current influx of ukrainian refugees disproportionately affects the bordering member states , leading to the risk of further deepening the divide in socio-economic disparities among member states;


### 4. regrets that the time-limited nature of the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) has prompted member states to prioritise the implementation of the national recovery and resilience plans; highlights the need to ensure complementarities and synergies between cohesion policy , the rrf and other policy instruments , to ensure maximum impact; ### 4. regrets that the time-limited nature of the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) has prompted member states to prioritise the implementation of the national recovery and resilience plans; highlights the need to ensure complementarities and synergies between cohesion policy , the rrf and other policy instruments , to ensure maximum impact; underlines that technical assistance remains crucial for the implementation of cohesion funds; calls therefore on the commission to increase its presence on the ground and prioritise technical assistance in cases where the project implementation is delayed;


### 5. welcomes the flexibility introduced through the cohesion’s action for refugees in europe (care) proposals to help member states deal with the impact of the war in ukraine , following the model of the coronavirus response investment initiatives , crii and crii+; underlines , however , that cohesion policy funding must primarily serve its long-term policy objectives and not become a source of financing to make up for shortcomings in budgetary flexibility or crisis response mechanisms within the mff. ### 5. welcomes the flexibility introduced through the cohesion’s action for refugees in europe (care) proposals to help member states deal with the impact of the war in ukraine , following the model of the coronavirus response investment initiatives , crii and crii+; underlines , however , that cohesion policy funding must primarily serve its long-term policy objectives and not become a source of financing to make up for shortcomings in budgetary flexibility or crisis response mechanisms within the mff; calls therefore on the commission to establish , as a matter of urgency , a dedicated new fund for the financial assistance to the responsible authorities and ngos dealing with ukrainian refugees in the eu member states , with a specific focus on the member states absorbing the biggest part of the refugees flow , such as poland , romania , slovakia; highlights that a co-financing rate of 100% should be maintained for the support to the hosting entities and families , so as to alleviate the burden for the households hosting the refugees;


### 1. stresses that the policy-first-driven european financial architecture for development (efad) should be guided by the principles and objectives set out in the un 2030 agenda for sustainable development , the paris agreement and the addis ababa action agenda; ### 1. stresses that the policy-first-driven european financial architecture for development (efad) should be guided by the principles and objectives set out in the un 2030 agenda for sustainable development , the paris agreement and the addis ababa action agenda and that it contributes to achieving the sdgs;


### 2. stresses that despite some recent improvements , the current status quo is characterised by a lack of coordination , fragmentation , duplication and continued competition between the european investment bank (eib) , the european bank for reconstruction and development (ebrd) and european development and finance institutions; underlines the need to make the current system more efficient and focused to ensure an optimal use of resources , a better return on eu taxpayers’ money and a stronger development impact; ### 2. stresses that despite some recent improvements , the current status quo is characterised by a lack of policy steer , coordination , fragmentation , duplication and unhelpful continued competition between the european investment bank (eib) , the european bank for reconstruction and development (ebrd) and european development and finance institutions; underlines the need to make the current system more efficient and focused to ensure an optimal use of resources , a better return on eu taxpayers’ money and a stronger development impact;


### 2. strongly insists that efad must strengthen the strategic partnerships between the european union and its global development partners; reiterates that such partnerships should always be based on mutual respect and dignity , shared interests and values; ### 2. strongly insists that efad strengthen the strategic partnerships between the european union and its global development partners , notably the african union; reiterates that such partnerships should always be based on mutual respect and dignity , shared interests and values , particularly human rights , gender equality , environmental , social and climate responsibility , health and security , in order to respond jointly to global challenges and achieve sustainable results for peace and stability in the long term; stresses in this regard the multidimensional influence of and support to putin’s regime in and by the african continent and calls on the eu and its member states to carefully assess these cases when building on the existing and new partnerships;


### 3. underlines the interconnection between development and security; highlights the role that development plays in preventing conflicts , ensuring durable exits from conflicts and bolstering crisis management; insists on the importance of further developing a well-tailored development-security nexus; ### 3. underlines the undeniable interconnection between development and security and recalls that , without peace and security , development and poverty eradication are not possible , while without development and poverty eradication neither sustainable peace , nor human nor state security can occur; highlights the role that development plays in preventing conflicts , ensuring durable exits from conflicts and bolstering crisis management; insists on the importance of further developing a well-tailored development-security nexus to address the complexities of modern crises and violent situations;


### 4. calls on the eib , the ebrd and european development and finance institutions to strengthen their cooperation within the efsd+ open architecture by taking a team europe approach; stresses the need for greater specialisation and a better division of labour to ensure synergies and complementarities; underlines the need to move away from the current project-based approach towards sector-based programming involving all stakeholders from the start , including private investors , to increase leverage and impact; ### 4. calls on the commission , the member states , the eib , the ebrd and european development and finance institutions to strengthen their cooperation within the efsd+ open architecture by taking a team europe approach; stresses the need for greater specialisation and a better division of labour to ensure synergies and complementarities; underlines the need to move away from the current project-based approach towards sector-based programming involving all stakeholders from the start , including private investors , to increase leverage and impact;


### 4. emphasises the role of a collective , coherent eu approach , which could be effective in helping to foster the expansion of social protection systems in developing countries; ### 4. emphasises the role of a collective , coherent eu approach , politically savvy and tailored to the specificities of the partner country , which could be effective in helping to foster the expansion of social protection systems in developing countries and would help bridge the gap between security and development , with social protection being one of the foundations of the social contract and the way to enhance resilience;


### 4. emphasises the role of a collective , coherent eu approach , which could be effective in helping to foster the expansion of social protection systems in developing countries; ### 4. emphasises the role of a collective , coherent eu approach supported and endorsed by all eu member states , which could be effective in helping to foster the expansion of social protection systems in developing countries;


### 5. underlines that consistency across all eu financing instruments , initiatives and strategies is crucial in order to maximise the eu’s global response to sustainable growth , development and peace; ### 5. underlines that consistency across all eu financing instruments , initiatives and strategies is crucial in order to maximise the eu’s global response to sustainable growth , development and peace; underlines that eu financing instruments , initiatives and strategies must be closely aligned and anchored in the eu's strategy for policy coherence for development (pcd) and policy coherence for sustainable development (pcsd);


### 5. underlines that consistency across all eu financing instruments , initiatives and strategies is crucial in order to maximise the eu’s global response to sustainable growth , development and peace; ### 5. underlines that consistency across all eu financing instruments , initiatives and strategies , notably the new ndici-global europe instrument , team europe initiative and the new global gateway strategy , is crucial in order to maximise the eu’s global response to sustainable growth , development and peace;


### 6. is alarmed at how the covid-19 pandemic has exposed the long-standing structural drivers of health inequalities; ### 6. is alarmed at how the covid-19 pandemic has exposed the long-standing structural drivers of health inequalities; believes , therefore , that the efad should particularly promote investments in healthcare and healthcare services , also in research and development of new health technologies;


### 7. believes that efad and the long-awaited eu sdg strategy must reflect and facilitate a coordinated and coherent set of internal and external eu policies and commitments; regrets , in that context , that the commission has not yet developed an integrated and holistic sdg implementation strategy; ### 7. underlines that developing and , even more so , developed countries have a shared responsibility to achieve the sdgs; points out , therefore , that efad and the long-awaited eu sdg strategy must reflect and facilitate a coordinated and coherent set of internal and external eu policies and commitments , including through the full set of already existing development policy tools; regrets , in that context , that the commission has not yet developed an integrated and holistic sdg implementation strategy;


### 8. recognises the need to enhance and improve the institutional set-up , reduce heavy bureaucratic coordination and strengthen institutional flexibility; ### 8. recognises the need to enhance and improve the institutional set-up , reduce heavy bureaucratic coordination and strengthen institutional flexibility , in order to maximise efad’s potential , thus increasing development impact;


### a. whereas the pre-pandemic sdg annual funding gap in developing countries of usd 2.5 trillion is expected to increase by 70 % post-covid-19 , to usd 4.2 trillion (eur 3.7 trillion)6 ; ### a. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has deepened the already significant sdg financing gap and caused an overall decline in resources of usd 700 billion , and , at the same time , an increase in needs of usd 1 trillion , causing a scissor effect , so that the pre-pandemic sdg annual funding gap in developing countries of usd 2.5 trillion is expected to increase by 70 % post-covid-19 , to usd 4.2 trillion (eur 3.7 trillion)6 ;


### b. whereas achieving the sdgs and the goals of the paris agreement and addressing other acute global challenges requires joint engagement at international level; ### b. whereas leadership and efforts from the eu alone to achieve achieving the sdgs and the goals of the paris agreement and addressing other acute global challenges are not sufficient , and hence joint engagement at international level is required;


### c. whereas policy coherence and close cooperation between all official development finance institutions , their government shareholders and all existing partners is urgently needed; whereas the successful mobilisation of further capital , both private and public , in addition to official development assistance (oda) and other existing forms of development finance , is critical; ### c. whereas , for the actual achievement of the sdgs and overcoming the covid-19 pandemic , policy coherence and close cooperation between all official development finance institutions , their government shareholders and all existing partners is urgently needed to ensure that scarce public money is used in the most effective and efficient way; whereas the successful mobilisation of further capital , both private and public , in addition to official development assistance (oda) and other existing forms of development finance , is critical;


### d. whereas the establishment of the team europe approach as the global eu response to covid-19 could help to establish a single strategic coordination framework for the eu’s external response to the pandemic , in support of partner countries; ### d. whereas the establishment of the team europe approach as the global eu response to covid-19 could help to establish a single strategic coordination framework for the eu’s external response to the pandemic and other major disasters , such as russia’s war in ukraine , in support of partner countries; whereas this approach is a promising process in enabling further cooperation between the eu institutions , the member states and european bilateral and multilateral development finance institutions , the eib and the ebrd , continuously increasing the eu’s collective effectiveness and visibility;


### f. whereas eu companies and financing institutions operating in developing countries during the last decade have increasingly faced unfair competition from global players that operate outside the multilateral development finance system; ### f. whereas eu companies and financing institutions operating in developing countries during the last decade have increasingly faced unfair competition from global players that operate outside the multilateral development finance system which provides for an international sets of rules and regulations , such as specific requirements for oda , officially supported credits , sustainable lending and debt sustainability , prohibited export subsidies , or international standards to combat bribery and corruption;


### 9. insists that mechanisms for ensuring policy coherence for sustainable development must be enshrined in efad and used more systematically and efficiently by all relevant eu institutions and all member states , including at the highest political level; ### 9. is concerned that key features of the policy coherence for sustainable development (pcsd) principle are systematically missing in regulatory initiatives of the eu; insists that mechanisms for ensuring policy coherence for sustainable development must be enshrined in efad and used more systematically and efficiently by all relevant eu institutions and all member states , including at the highest political level;


### 10. demands that efad be consistent with future eu due diligence and corporate responsibility legislation and that it adhere to the highest standards of transparency and accountability; ### 10. acknowledges the commission’s efforts for better regulation with the aim of creating long-term sustainable investments which promote health and the well-being of people and planet and protecting human rights; demands that efad be consistent with future eu due diligence and corporate responsibility legislation and that it adhere to the highest standards of transparency and accountability


### 11. believes that the team europe approach should play a key role in further improving strategic cooperation and global coordination and the coherence and effectiveness of development efforts , especially at partner-country level , and believes that it has the potential to further identify key issues that need to be solved; ### 11. notes that the team europe approach emerged as a response to the covid-19 pandemic; believes that the team europe approach should play a key role in further improving strategic cooperation and global coordination and the coherence and effectiveness of development efforts , especially at partner-country level , and believes that it has the potential to further identify key issues that need to be solved , notably stronger policy direction and focus , and stronger mechanisms for communication and visibility;


### 12. calls on the commission to put forward a powerful eu policy direction and to further align the eu development financial institutions’ activities within the new open architecture; is of the opinion that the programming process must fully cover the use of eu budgetary guarantees; ### 12. calls on the commission to put forward a powerful eu policy direction and to further align the eu development financial institutions’ activities within the new open architecture in order to achieve eu development policy objectives; is of the opinion that the programming process must fully cover the use of eu budgetary guarantees , notably the european fund for sustainable development (efsd +) ;


### 13. calls on the commission to ensure that efad pursues the goal of restoring the multilateral development finance system in order to help put an end to the unsustainable lending practices of some countries operating outside that system; ### 13. calls on the commission to ensure that efad pursues the goal of restoring the multilateral development finance system in order to help put an end to the unsustainable lending practices of some countries operating outside that system which not only threaten the level playing field for the eu and other compliant countries , but also dramatically increase the already high external debt of many developing countries which were made even more vulnerable as a consequence of the covid-19 pandemic; highlights in that light that the war in ukraine further worsens the debt burden in many developing countries;


### 14. considers eu taxonomy to be an important tool for achieving the sdgs and the objectives of the paris agreement; ### 14. considers eu taxonomy to be an important tool for achieving the sdgs and the objectives of the paris agreement; calls on the commission to further develop the eu taxonomy , elaborating on the six environmental objectives established in the taxonomy regulation and enacting further delegated acts to that effect; strongly believes that it is imperative that development finance institutions both at eu and member state level , and private actors active in development , base their activities , in particular also in developing countries , on the new eu taxonomy regime;


### 15. reaffirms the european investment bank’s specific role – which is set out in article 209 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and in article 36 of the ‘neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe’ – as the eu’s financial arm with a global reach; ### 15. reaffirms the european investment bank’s specific role – which is set out in article 209 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union and in article 36 of the ‘neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe’ – as the eu’s financial arm with a global reach , delivering eu investments and partnering with the european commission in implementing the global gateway;


### 17. welcomes the setting-up of eib global , a dedicated development branch within the eib group , which has been operational since 1 january 2022; ### 17. welcomes the setting-up of eib global , a dedicated development branch within the eib group , which has been operational since 1 january 2022 , hopes that this new branch will enable the eib to enhance its local presence and become more involved and be more effective in financing for development at country level ;


### 19. encourages the eib and the european bank for reconstruction and development to further reinforce their complementarity and their business models through greater mutual reliance initiatives; ### 19. encourages the eib and the european bank for reconstruction and development to further reinforce their complementarity and their business models through greater mutual reliance initiatives , as the needs are greater than their joint resources and they can easily divide their work along different trajectories;


### 20. encourages the eib , the european bank for reconstruction and development and the european development banks and financial institutions to strengthen their cooperation; ### 20. encourages the eib , the european bank for reconstruction and development and the european development banks and financial institutions to strengthen their cooperation , drawing on their respective financial expertise , added value and resources ;


### 21. calls on the eib to work more closely with the african development bank to finance long-term investments that foster sustainable development; ### 21. calls on the eib to work more closely with the african development bank to finance long-term investments that foster sustainable development , building on cooperation to date;


### 24. recognises the importance and potential of member state development banks within the efad structure; stresses the pressing need to boost private sector development in sub-saharan africa; ### 24. recognises the importance and potential of member state development banks within the efad structure; stresses the pressing need to boost private sector development in sub-saharan africa and the difficulties encountered in serving this area of development cooperation;


### 25. calls on the commission to report annually on team europe initiatives; ### 25. calls on the commission to report annually on team europe initiatives evaluating the resources mobilised , development planning and impact , harmonisation and application of eu standards , the eu integration perspective and member states’ involvement ;


### 26. reiterates that institutional control and scrutiny of eu funding fosters democratic debate and helps to boost the credibility of the eu; calls for obligations ensuring appropriate visibility of the implementation of efad and calls on the commission to take action where those obligations are not met; ### 26. reiterates that institutional control and scrutiny of eu funding fosters democratic debate and helps to boost the credibility of the eu; calls for obligations ensuring appropriate visibility of the implementation of efad and calls on the commission to take action in an appropriate and timely manner where those obligations are not met;


### 27. insists that the member states honour their commitment to spend 0.7 % of their gross national income on oda; underlines the important role of oda as a catalyst for change and a lever for the mobilisation of other resources; stresses the importance of the eu’s commitment to mobilise resources for climate action and the eib’s role in making progress in this area; ### 27. insists that the member states honour their commitment to spend 0.7 % of their gross national income on oda; is alarmed that , in 2020 , official development assistance from advanced economies was on average just 0.32% of their gross national income – less than half of the 0.7% commitment 1a , whilst the impact of the war in ukraine on government spending around the globe will put further pressure on aid budgets which are already low; underlines the important role of oda as a catalyst for change and a lever for the mobilisation of other resources; stresses the importance of the eu’s commitment to mobilise resources for climate action and the eib’s role in making progress in this area as well as to help meet climate targets , eradicate poverty and increase healthcare;


### 28. takes note of the two-pillar solution for addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation and globalisation of the economy , as agreed by the members of the oecd/g20 inclusive framework on base erosion and profit shifting; ### 28. takes note of the two-pillar solution for addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation and globalisation of the economy , as agreed by the members of the oecd/g20 inclusive framework on base erosion and profit shifting; calls on the eu and its member states to ensure that the agreed global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% for multinational enterprises is effectively applied; underlines that this minimum tax is estimated to generate around usd 150 billion in additional global tax revenues annually;


### (25) this regulation lays down a financial envelope , which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 18 of the interinstitutional agreement of 16 december 2020 between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , as well as on new own resources , including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources22 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure. ### (25) this regulation lays down a financial envelope , which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 18 of the interinstitutional agreement of 16 december 2020 between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , as well as on new own resources , including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources22 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure. the programme is a new initiative that was not envisaged when the multiannual financial framework (mff) for 2021-2027 was established. in order to avoid any reduction of the amounts awarded to other union programmes , the financial envelope allocated to the programme should be drawn , to the extent possible , from the unallocated margins under the mff ceilings or mobilised through the non-thematic mff special instruments.


### 12. reminds that the decarbonisation of the transport sector is imminent and is expected to have a significant impact on size and shape of the automotive sector and its employment capacity; reiterates in this context the important role that the european union should play in providing the necessary qualifications for the just transformation in line with the european green deal; strongly supports that in 2021-2027 the egf will continue to show solidarity with persons effected while shifting the focus from the cause of restructuring to its impact and calls for future applications to maximise policy coherence; ### 12. reminds that the decarbonisation of the transport sector is imminent and is expected to significantly shape the automotive sector; reiterates in this context the important role that the european union should play in providing the necessary qualifications for the just transformation in line with the european green deal; strongly supports that in 2021-2027 the egf will continue to show solidarity with persons effected and calls for future applications to maximise policy coherence;


### (11) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources and to ensure sufficient financial means to swiftly implement measures under the reserve , a substantial amount thereof should be disbursed in 2021 as pre-financing. the distribution method should take into account the importance of trade with the united kingdom and the importance of fisheries in the united kingdom exclusive economic zone , based on reliable and official statistics. given the unique nature of the event that the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union constitutes and the uncertainty that has surrounded key aspects of the relationship between the united kingdom and the union after the expiry of the transition period , it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate measures member states will have to take rapidly to counter the effects of the withdrawal. it is therefore necessary to grant member states flexibility and in particular to allow the commission to adopt the financing decision providing the pre-financing without the obligation pursuant to article 110(2) of the financial regulation to provide a description of the concrete actions to be financed. ### (11) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources and to ensure sufficient financial means to swiftly implement measures under the reserve , a substantial amount thereof should be disbursed in 2021 as pre-financing. the distribution method should take into account the importance of trade with the united kingdom and the importance of fisheries in the united kingdom exclusive economic zone , based on reliable and official statistics. financial services should be removed from the list of goods and services considered given the likely positive impact of relocating certain activities to the eu. given the unique nature of the event that the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union constitutes and the uncertainty that has surrounded key aspects of the relationship between the united kingdom and the union after the expiry of the transition period , it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate measures member states will have to take rapidly to counter the effects of the withdrawal. it is therefore necessary to grant member states flexibility and in particular to allow the commission to adopt the financing decision providing the pre-financing without the obligation pursuant to article 110(2) of the financial regulation to provide a description of the concrete actions to be financed.


### 2. expenditure shall be eligible if it is incurred and paid during the reference period for measures carried out in the member state concerned or for the benefit of the member state concerned. ### 2. expenditure shall be eligible if it is incurred and paid , at both the levels of the designated bodies and final recipients , during the reference period for measures carried out in the member state concerned or for the benefit of the member state concerned.


### 2. member states shall use the contribution from the reserve to implement the measures referred to in article 5 to provide non-repayable forms of support. the union contribution shall take the form of reimbursement of eligible costs actually incurred and paid by member states in implementing the measures. ### 2. member states shall use the contribution from the reserve to implement the measures referred to in article 5 to provide non-repayable forms of support. the union contribution shall take the form of reimbursement of eligible costs actually incurred and paid by member states in implementing the measures , at both the levels of the designated bodies and final recipients.


### designating a body responsible for the management of the financial contribution from the reserve and an independent audit body in accordance with article 63(3) of the financial regulation , and supervising such bodies; ### designating a competent body or , where provided for by the member state's constitutional framework , bodies responsible for the management of the financial contribution from the reserve and an independent audit body in accordance with article 63(3) of the financial regulation , and supervising such bodies; stresses the importance of preventing any additional administrative burden in order to act promptly in favour of those most affected.


### the audits of the financed measures shall cover expenditure on the basis of a sample. that sample shall be representative and based on statistical sampling methods. ### the audits of the financed measures shall cover expenditure on the basis of a sample.


### a) each member state’s trade with the uk is expressed as share of the eu trade with the uk (trade is the sum of the imports and the exports of good and services); ### each member state’s trade with the uk is expressed as share of the eu trade with the uk (trade is the sum of the imports and the exports of goods and services , excluding financial services);


### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic. from the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the centre’s role in the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened. ### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic , which has particularly affected people with chronic non-communicable diseases being more vulnerable to covid-19 infection. given the unprecedented challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic and in view of the effectiveness gaps which have been identified in the centre's performance in that regard , it became clear that its role in the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened to better use the potential of the union's and member states' capacities to respond to future pandemics.


### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic. from the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the centre’s role in the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened. ### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic. from the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the centre’s mandate and capacities within the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened and extended.


### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should be tasked to communicate to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. ### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should be tasked to communicate to the centre data on the surveillance and monitoring of communicable diseases , the interconnection with chronic conditions and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and health care-associated infections related to communicable diseases , as well as broader health determinants including social determinants , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. all timelines , case definitions , indicators , standards , protocols and procedures for communication adopted by the centre should be agreed with member states and be mandatory for the member states thereafter.


### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states should be tasked to communicate to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. ### (7) to effectively support the work of the centre and ensure the fulfilment of its mission , member states have to be tasked to communicate , in a timely manner , to the centre data on the surveillance of communicable diseases and other special health issues such as antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases and their impact on non-communicable diseases including mental health , available scientific and technical data and information relevant to the centre’s mission , to notify the centre of any cross-border threats to health , information on preparedness and response planning and health system capacity , and provide relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response , as well as identify recognised competent bodies and public health experts available to assist in union responses to health threats. member states should be encouraged to develop the capacities to collect the data in the standard and time required by the centre.


### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor , and report on trends in communicable diseases and their interconnections with chronic conditions , support , coordinate and facilitate evidence-based approach and response action of the member states , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases and their interconnection with and impact on chronic conditions , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk , including vulnerable populations , requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , consider the impact of co-morbidities on patients with communicable diseases and their treatment and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular identify emerging health threats , monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor , inspect and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention , treatment and containment of the spread of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should , working in conjunction with member states so as to take account of their experiences and respective situations , develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , awareness of transmission routes , antimicrobial resistance , health education , and links with non-communicable diseases including vulnerable groups , health literacy , health promotion and disease prevention and behaviour change. improving overall population health through disease prevention will help to reduce susceptibility to future infectious outbreaks.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. the centre should provide guidelines and monitor the implementation of the framework by member states.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development and coordination of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , data on interconnections between communicable diseases and chronic conditions and especially on major as well as infection-based chronic diseases , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems , including by providing training and sharing of best practices. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and secure data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.


### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases. the centre should therefore ensure capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof. ### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international , interregional and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases. the centre should therefore ensure permanent capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof.


### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases. the centre should therefore ensure capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof. ### (16) the centre should establish appropriate capacities to support international and field response , in accordance with regulation …/… [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. these capacities should enable the centre to mobilise and deploy outbreak assistance teams , known as ‘eu health task force’ , to assist local responses to outbreaks of diseases and collect field data. the centre should therefore ensure capacity to carry out missions to member states as well as in third countries and to provide recommendations on response to health threats. these teams will also be able to be deployed under the union civil protection mechanism with the support of the emergency response coordination centre. the centre should also support the strengthening of preparedness capacities under the international health regulations (ihr) in third countries , in order to address serious cross border threats to health and the consequences thereof.


### 2. the centre shall , within its financial capacity and mandate , perform the following tasks: ### 2. the centre shall , within its mandate , perform the following tasks:


### monitor health systems’ capacity relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues; ### monitor and inspect health systems’ capacity relevant to the management of communicable disease threats and other special health issues;


### 3. the centre , the commission , the relevant union bodies or eu agencies and the member states shall cooperate to promote effective coherence between their respective activities.; ### 3. the centre , the commission and the relevant union bodies or eu agencies shall cooperate to promote effective coherence between their respective activities;


### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary. ### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans , their interconnection with chronic conditions and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess , and report on current and emerging threats to humans , and provide recommendations for response and coordinated action at union and national levels , as well as at interregional and regional level , where appropriate. in providing such recommendations , the centre shall take into account existing national crisis management plans and the respective circumstances of each member state. the centre shall also provide forecasts on the development of the identified health threats , that will help predict the demand of key medical technologies during the evolution of a possible health emergency , and specifically a forecast of intensive care units usage and related device and diagnostic needs.


### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary. ### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases in collaboration with competent bodies of the member states or on its own initiative through the dedicated networks and field missions , provide recommendations and provide support in coordinating the response at union and national levels , as well as at regional and local level , if necessary.


### in the case of other outbreaks of illnesses of unknown origin that may spread within or to the union , the centre shall act on its own initiative until the source of the outbreak is known. in the case of an outbreak that clearly is not caused by a communicable disease , the centre shall act only in cooperation with the competent body upon request from that body. ### in the case of other outbreaks of illnesses of unknown origin that may spread within or to the union , the centre shall act on its own initiative until the source of the outbreak is known. in the case of an outbreak that clearly is not caused by a communicable disease , the centre shall act in cooperation with the competent bodies upon their request and provide a risk assessment.


### in the case of other outbreaks of illnesses of unknown origin that may spread within or to the union , the centre shall act on its own initiative until the source of the outbreak is known. in the case of an outbreak that clearly is not caused by a communicable disease , the centre shall act only in cooperation with the competent body upon request from that body. ### in the case of other outbreaks of illnesses of unknown origin that may spread within or to the union , the centre shall act on its own initiative until the source of the outbreak is known. in the case of an outbreak that clearly is not related to a communicable disease , the centre shall act only in cooperation with the competent body upon request from that body.


### in pursuing its mission , the centre shall take full account of the responsibilities of the member states , the commission and other union bodies or agencies , and of the responsibilities of international organisations active within the field of public health , in order to ensure comprehensiveness , coherence and complementarity of action. ### in pursuing its mission , the centre shall take full account of the responsibilities of the member states , the commission and other union bodies or agencies , and of the responsibilities of international organisations active within the field of public health , in order to ensure coordination , comprehensiveness , coherence , consistency and complementarity of action.


### the centre shall , within its financial capacity and mandate , perform the following tasks: ### the centre shall , within its mandate , perform the following tasks:


### provide analyses , scientific advice , opinions and support for actions by the union and member states on cross-border health threats , including risk assessments , analysis of epidemiological information , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecast , recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats and other special health issues , contribution to defining research priorities , and scientific and technical assistance including training and other activities within its mandate; ### provide analyses , scientific advice , opinions and support for actions by the union and member states on cross-border health threats , including risk assessments , analysis of epidemiological information , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecast , recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats and other special health issues , including possible severe impact on patients suffering from chronic conditions , and contributions with regard to defining research priorities;


### provide , upon request of the commission or the hsc , or its own initiative , guidelines for treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant societies; ### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’)established under article 4 of regulation (eu) …/… [the scbth regulation] , or on its own initiative , guidelines , recommendations and proposals for coordinated action for treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , as well as unpredicted trends in the development of major chronic non-communicable diseases , including in cooperation with relevant organisations with experience and expertise in treatment and case management of those diseases and health issues , while avoiding any duplication of existing guidelines , except in cases where it is necessary to update such guidelines;


### provide , upon request of the commission or the hsc , or its own initiative , guidelines for treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant societies; ### provide , upon request of the commission , member states or the health security committee (‘hsc’) , or its own initiative , guidelines for treatment protocols and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant societies , and continually review and update guidelines as new scientific data becomes available;


### support epidemic and outbreak response in member states , and in third countries , in complementarity with other union emergency response instruments , in particular the union civil protection mechanism; ### support epidemic and outbreak response in member states , and in third countries , in complementarity and close coordination with other union emergency response instruments , in particular the union civil protection mechanism;


### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’) , evidence-based communication messages to the public on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures. ### provide , upon request of the commission or the hsc , easily accessible and evidence-based communication messages to the public on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them , on their possible interconnection with non-communicable diseases and impact on patients , suffering from severe or major non-communicable diseases and chronic conditions , and on the relevant prevention and control measures.


### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’) , evidence-based communication messages to the public on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures. ### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’) and in a timely manner , evidence-based communication messages , easily accessible to the public on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures.


### notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , as soon as detected , through the early warning and response system (ewrs) , and promptly communicate response measures taken , as well as any relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response as referred to in article 21 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]; and ### notify the centre of any serious cross-border threats to health , including spread of communicable diseases , unpredicted rise of known or unknown severe non-communicable diseases or chronic conditions and health-related environmental hazards , as soon as detected , through the early warning and response system (ewrs) , and promptly communicate response measures taken , as well as any relevant information that may be useful for coordinating the response as referred to in article 21 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]; and


### identify , within the scope of the mission of the centre , recognised competent bodies and public health experts who could be made available to assist in union responses to health threats , such as by undertaking missions to member states to provide expert advice and field investigations in the event of disease clusters or outbreaks.; ### identify , within the scope of the mission of the centre , recognised competent bodies and public health experts who could be made available to assist in union responses to health threats , such as by undertaking missions to member states , cross-border regions or to third countries to provide expert advice and field investigations in the event of disease clusters or outbreaks.;


### 1. the centre shall support the networking activities of the competent bodies recognised by the member states through the provision of coordination and technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states and through the operation of the dedicated networks. ### 1. the centre shall support and further develop the networking activities of the competent bodies recognised by the member states through the provision of coordination and technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states and through the operation of the dedicated networks , making use of the latest digital technologies.


### the centre shall ensure the integrated operation of the network for the epidemiological surveillance of the communicable diseases and of the related special health issues referred to in points (i) and (ii) of point (a) of article 2(1) of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. ### the centre shall ensure the integrated operation of the network for the epidemiological surveillance of the communicable diseases and of the special health issues , such as unpredicted rise of known or unknown severe major non-communicable diseases or chronic conditions and health-related environmental hazards , including those referred to in points (i) and (ii) of point (a) of article 2(1) of regulation (eu)…/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]].


### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; ### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate and proven necessary and proportionate following a data protection impact assessment (dpia) , in line with european data protection board guidelines , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; the digital platforms and applications shall be implemented with privacy-enhancing technologies taking into account the state of the art;


### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; ### ensure the continuous development of the digital platforms and applications , including the platform for surveillance established under article 14 of regulation (eu) .../... [the scbth regulation] , supporting epidemiological and health surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services;


### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; ### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu digital space infrastructures and services;


### provide quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating epidemiological surveillance activities (including setting surveillance standards and monitoring data completeness) of the dedicated surveillance networks to ensure optimal operation; ### provide quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating epidemiological surveillance activities (including setting surveillance standards and monitoring data completeness and assessment indicators) of the dedicated surveillance networks to ensure optimal operation;


### provide quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating epidemiological surveillance activities (including setting surveillance standards and monitoring data completeness) of the dedicated surveillance networks to ensure optimal operation; ### provide quality assurance by monitoring and evaluating epidemiological and health surveillance activities (including setting surveillance standards and monitoring data completeness) of the dedicated surveillance networks to ensure optimal operation;


### maintain database(s) for such epidemiological surveillance , coordinate with the hosts of other relevant databases , and work towards harmonised approaches to data collection and modelling; ### maintain database(s) for such epidemiological and health surveillance , coordinate with the hosts of other relevant databases , and work towards harmonised approaches to data collection and modelling;


### communicate the results of the analysis of data to the commission and member states; ### communicate the results of the analysis of data to the commission and member states and propose communications to inform the public;


### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes and with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the european health data space , as regulated by union legislation , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors. ### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes after having conducted a data protection impact assessment and having mitigated any risks to the rights and freedoms of the data subjects , and with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the european health data space , as regulated by union legislation , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors.


### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes and with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the european health data space , as regulated by union legislation , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors. ### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes and with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the european health data space , as regulated by union legislation , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors , or phenomena with potential severe health impact at union or inter-regional level.


### monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases over time and across member states and in third countries , based on agreed indicators , to assess the present situation and facilitate appropriate evidence-based action , including through the identification of specifications for harmonised data collection from member states ### monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases and their interconnection to chronic conditions and implications for patients with severe non-communicable diseases and chronic conditions over time and across member states and in third countries , based on agreed indicators , to assess the present situation and facilitate appropriate evidence-based action , including through the identification of specifications for harmonised data collection from member states


### monitor and assess health systems’ capacity for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety; ### monitor health systems and support member states in their assessment of the capacity of their health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases , such as hiv , viral hepatitis and tuberculosis , as well as patients’ safety;


### monitor and assess health systems’ capacity for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety; ### monitor and assess health systems’ capacity for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety and the resilience of the national health systems in case of major health threats outbreaks ;


### contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , hospitalisation and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender and disability; ### contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , clinical links with non-communicable diseases , development of chronic co-morbidities , cancers , hospitalisation and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender and disability;


### contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , hospitalisation and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender and disability; ### contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , hospitalisation and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender , disability and patients’ comorbidities;


### 6. the centre shall ensure the operation of the network of eu reference laboratories referred to in article 15 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , for the diagnosis , detection , identification and characterisation of infectious agents that may present a threat to public health. ### 6. the centre shall ensure and coordinate the operation of the network of eu reference laboratories referred to in article 15 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , for the diagnosis , detection , identification , genetic sequencing and characterisation of infectious agents that may present a threat to public health.


### the centre shall ensure the operation of the network of member state services supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction to allow for continuous and rapid access to sero-epidemiological data via sero-epidemiological surveys within the population , including assessment of donor population exposure and immunity. ### the centre shall ensure the operation and coordination of the network of member state services supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction to allow for continuous and rapid access to sero-epidemiological data via sero-epidemiological surveys within the population , including assessment of donor population exposure and immunity. member states shall ensure the means and digital infrastructure in order to be able to provide the required data in a timely matter.


### 9. the centre shall cooperate with the competent bodies recognised by the member states , particularly on preparatory work for scientific opinions , scientific and technical assistance , the collection of comparable data based on common formats that allows for ease of aggregation , and the identification of emerging health threats. ### 9. the centre shall cooperate with the competent bodies recognised by the member states , particularly on preparatory work for scientific opinions , scientific and technical assistance , the collection of comparable data based on agreed common formats that allows for ease of aggregation , and the identification of emerging health threats.


### 2. the centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues , including vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### 2. in close collaboration with member states , the european medicines agency and other relevant union bodies and agencies , as well as with international organisations and civil society , the centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues , including socio-economic risk factors , vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. that framework shall constantly consult with representatives of civil society and industry , in particular scientific societies , in relation to its activities aimed at the prevention of communicable diseases , fighting against misinformation , disinformation and propaganda regarding vaccination , preventive measures and medical treatment , as well as information campaigns regarding the links between disease areas and regarding the risks for patients with non-communicable diseases or suffering from chronic conditions.


### 2. the centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues , including vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### 2. the centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues , including vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health promotion , health literacy and behaviour change.


### 3. the centre shall evaluate and monitor communicable disease prevention and control programmes in order to provide the evidence for recommendations to strengthen and improve these programmes at the national and union level , and where appropriate at the international levels. ### 3. the centre may , upon request , provide guidelines for creating communicable disease prevention and control programmes , and shall evaluate and monitor communicable disease prevention and control programmes in order to provide the evidence for recommendations to strengthen and improve these programmes at the national and union level , and where appropriate at the international levels.


### 3. the centre shall evaluate and monitor communicable disease prevention and control programmes in order to provide the evidence for recommendations to strengthen and improve these programmes at the national and union level , and where appropriate at the international levels. ### 3. the centre shall evaluate and monitor communicable disease prevention and control programmes in order to provide the evidence for recommendations to coordinate , strengthen and improve these programmes at the national , inter-regional and union level , and where appropriate at the international levels.


### the centre shall provide scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission in collaboration with relevant union bodies and agencies and international organisations in accordance with appropriate working arrangements established with the commission in the field of preparedness and response planning. ### the centre shall provide scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission in collaboration with relevant union bodies and agencies and international organisations and civil society in accordance with appropriate working arrangements established with the commission in the field of preparedness and response planning.


### facilitate self-assessments and external evaluation of member states’ preparedness and response planning , and contribute to reporting and auditing on preparedness and response planning under articles 7 and 8 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]; ### assess and inspect member states’ preparedness and response planning as well as facilitate self-assessments and external evaluation of member states’ preparedness and response planning , and contribute to reporting and auditing on preparedness and response planning under articles 7 and 8 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]];


### develop targeted activities addressing at-risk groups and community preparedness; ### develop targeted activities addressing at-risk groups and community-based preparedness models;


### assess health systems’ capacity to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate; ### support member states in their assessment of the capacity of their health systems to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases and related health risks , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate;


### assess health systems’ capacity to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate; ### assess and inspect national health systems’ capacity to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate


### the centre shall communicate on its own initiative within the scope of its mission , after having given prior information to the member states and to the commission. ### the centre shall communicate on its own initiative within the scope of its mission , after having given prior information to the member states and to the commission. the centre shall ensure that the public or any interested party is rapidly given objective , reliable , evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work , shall share verified information and shall fight against disinformation. the centre shall make available information for the general public , including through a dedicated online communication portal. it shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with article 6.’


### (1) the union is committed to protect and improve human health , in particular to combat the major cross-border health scourges , measures concerning monitoring , early warning of and combating serious cross-border threats to health. ### (1) the union is committed to protect and improve human health , in particular to combat the major cross-border health scourges , measures concerning prevention , preparedness , monitoring , assessing , communicating early warnings of and combating serious cross-border threats to health.


### (1) the union is committed to protect and improve human health , in particular to combat the major cross-border health scourges , measures concerning monitoring , early warning of and combating serious cross-border threats to health. ### (1) the union is committed to protect and improve human health , in particular to combat the major cross-border health scourges , measures concerning monitoring , early warning of and combating serious cross-border threats to health with significant social impact throughout the union.


### (5) this regulation accordingly expands the mission and tasks of the centre to enhance the centre’s capacity to provide the required scientific expertise and to support actions which are relevant to the prevention , preparedness , response planning and combating serious cross-border threats to health in the union in accordance with regulation eu …/… of the european parliament and of the council10 [isc/2020/12524]. ### (5) this regulation accordingly expands the mission and tasks of the centre to enhance the centre’s capacity to provide the required scientific expertise and to support actions which are relevant to the prevention , preparedness , response planning and combating serious cross-border threats to health in the union , including cross-border threats , communicable diseases and major chronic diseases and especially the interconnections between them , in accordance with regulation eu …/… of the european parliament and of the council10 [isc/2020/12524].


### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one-health approach , recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. it should monitor the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity. ### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases , prevention of excess mortality among patients , notably those suffering from chronic diseases and the increase of infection-caused chronic diseases and other pathogens associated with chronic diseases. this should also contribute to efficiently responding to current and emerging threats to human health posed by non-communicable diseases , either directly or indirectly , due to increasing risks associated with communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one-health approach , recognising the interconnections between communicable and chronic diseases , as well as between human and animal health and the environment. it should monitor the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans , with a view to enabling member states to better assess their health systems' capacities. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , including their interconnection with chronic diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases and their effect on the health-related quality of life of patients with chronic diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity. it should also work to ensure that there is sufficient , comparable and high quality data for the union-wide surveillance and monitoring of major communicable diseases such as hiv , viral hepatitis b and c and tuberculosis.


### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one-health approach , recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. it should monitor the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity. ### (6) in this respect , the centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecasting , establishing applicable risk indicators and providing relevant risk assessments and recommendations , which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. its actions should be consistent with a one-health approach , recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. it should monitor and inspect periodically the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats , in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. the centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases , provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence , support epidemic and outbreak responses in member states and third countries , including field response , personnel training and provide timely objective , reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. the centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries , as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to eu’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity.


### (8) to enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the union , the centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened to reflect the scope of regulation (eu) …/…. [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. to this end , the centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies , including newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction , ### (8) to enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the union , the centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened to reflect the scope of regulation (eu) …/…. [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. to this end , the centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies , including by encouraging cooperation within newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction.


### (8) to enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the union , the centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened to reflect the scope of regulation (eu) …/…. [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. to this end , the centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies , including newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction , ### (8) to enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the union , the centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened and strengthened to reflect the scope of regulation (eu) …/…. [oj: please , insert reference to regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. to this end , the centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the commission and member states through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies , including the union's newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion , transplantation and medically assisted reproduction ,