### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met; ### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met; emphasises that all dimensions of the partnership must be aimed at achieving the 2030 agenda and that the interconnections between its sustainable development goals must be acknowledged;


### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met; ### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs in an integrated manner; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met;


### 6. calls for the security and interests of the european continent and its citizens to be taken into account. ### 6. calls for the interests and legitimate expectations of both africans and europeans to be taken into account , including through the direct participation of civil society organisation in the eu-africa strategy process.


### 6. stresses the importance of the au with regard to the integration of the african continent; welcomes the recent visits by the leaders of the european institutions to addis ababa; calls for these contacts to be stepped up and made more regular at the highest political level; ### 6. stresses the importance of the au with regard to the integration of the african continent; welcomes the recent visits by the leaders of the european institutions to addis ababa; calls for these contacts to be stepped up and made more regular at the highest political level; takes the view that regular joint addresses by the leaders of the african union and the european union would improve the visibility of our partnership and demonstrate the importance given to it in the political agendas of both continents; considers that these addresses should enable feedback on partnership implementation , stakeholder inclusion in the process , progress towards the sustainable development goals and a discussion of the major issues common to both continents;


### 6. stresses the importance of the au with regard to the integration of the african continent; welcomes the recent visits by the leaders of the european institutions to addis ababa; calls for these contacts to be stepped up and made more regular at the highest political level; ### 6. stresses the importance of the au with regard to the integration of the african continent and calls on the eu to support integration efforts at a regional and a continental level; welcomes the recent visits by the leaders of the european institutions to addis ababa; calls for these contacts to be stepped up and made more regular at the highest political level;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition , implementation and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; calls for implementation of the financial resources and necessary framework to enable civil society organisations to undertake regular monitoring;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society including ngo’s , local authorities , the private sector , the diaspora and parliamentarians of both regions in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership;


### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy and for compliance with the principle of policy coherence for development; ### 8. calls for systematic , transparent and evidence-based monitoring by all stakeholders of the design , implementation and evaluation of the strategy in line with the principle of policy coherence for development;


### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their remittances are essential for local economies; ### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to building bridges and promoting mutual understanding between the two continents; points out that their remittances are essential for local economies and that their costs should be reduced in line with sdg 10.c;


### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their remittances are essential for local economies; ### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their financial and social remittances are essential for local economies in both regions;


### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici; ### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici; notes , further , the importance of domestic resource mobilisation within african countries;


### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent’s development4 , and thus to contribute to stopping the arrival of unaccompanied minors in europe and to cooperate in readmitting those eligible for return; ### 5. notes that while global economic growth on the african continent may be higher than the global average , there are still significant disparities , both between the countries themselves , where some are even experiencing declining growth , and in per capita gdp; calls on the au to do its utmost to support fair and inclusive economic growth that benefits everyone , and in particular young people , the main driving force behind the continent's development4;


### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent’s development4 , and thus to contribute to stopping the arrival of unaccompanied minors in europe and to cooperate in readmitting those eligible for return; ### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent’s development4 , and thus to cooperate in readmitting those eligible for return;


### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement; ### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new joint strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement;


### a. whereas the forthcoming au-eu summit should give a new impetus to the partnership and result in a common strategy accompanied by specific action on our shared challenges; ### a. whereas the forthcoming au-eu summit should give a new impetus to the partnership and result in a common strategy accompanied by specific action on our shared challenges and opportunities ahead;


### c. whereas the added value brought by the eu to its partnership with africa lies in its desire to build with it a long-term vision based on shared values and a fresh commitment to multilateralism; ### c. whereas the added value brought by the eu to its partnership with africa lies in its desire to build with it a long-term vision based on shared values and a fresh commitment to multilateralism and regionalism;


### d. whereas economic growth and investment must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies; ### d. whereas economic growth and sustainable investment must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies , and promote resilience to the impacts of climate change;


### d. whereas economic growth and investment must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies; ### d. whereas , despite economic growth , lived poverty has risen in many countries in africa; whereas investment must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies;


### d. whereas economic growth and investment must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies; ### d. whereas economic growth and investment must be sustainable and go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies;


### 11. calls for the full involvement of all the member states and for the visibility of the partnership to be raised among europeans and partner countries; ### 11. takes the view that the partnership should involve all 27 countries of the eu and 55 countries of the au; calls henceforth for the full involvement of all the member states of the eu , in addition to africa’s historic partners , and for the visibility of the partnership to be raised among europeans and partner countries;


### 11. calls for the full involvement of all the member states and for the visibility of the partnership to be raised among europeans and partner countries; ### 11. calls for the full involvement of all the member states and for the visibility and value of the partnership to be raised among europeans , africans and partner countries;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights , and environmental preservation;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. points out that the african population has doubled in the last 30 years and that this strong demographic growth is expected to continue in the coming decades , and thus stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth , the real driver of the continent’s future , at the heart of the partnership;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; takes the view that this strategy should particularly strengthen the opportunities for youth exchanges and volunteering , giving priority in the proposed contacts and projects to the 17 sustainable development goals;


### 14. takes the view that gender equality and women’s empowerment must be mainstreamed into the partnership; ### 14. takes the view that gender equality and women’s empowerment must be mainstreamed into the partnership and emphasis placed on women’s participation in decision-making; calls for a joint roadmap on the objectives to be achieved with regard to women’s rights;


### 14. takes the view that gender equality and women’s empowerment must be mainstreamed into the partnership; ### 14. takes the view that gender equality and women and girl’s empowerment must be mainstreamed into the partnership;


### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women; ### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health services and education , and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women and girls;


### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly; ### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly; calls on the two continents to guarantee a framework that will enable civil society organisations to participate in the formulation and evaluation of policy at the various decision-making levels;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters aimed at guaranteeing universal cover , strengthening health systems by enhancing the role of communities and overcoming the phenomenon of counterfeit medicines; considers , further , that this partnership should encourage networking between african and european scientific communities , and exchanges of expertise and experience;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development and that the "one health" approach should be mainstreamed in the future partnership; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters by strengthening the public delivery of health services and fostering universal access to adequate and affordable healthcare , with a special focus on breaking down the barriers faced by lgtbi+ people;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters and that the strengthening of health systems must be the foundation for accessible and affordable health care for all;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; emphasises the importance of a safe environment to safeguard human health;


### 18. is concerned at the fact that more and more interconnected crises of every kind are arising , and draws attention to the importance of strengthening people’s resilience; calls for more detailed consideration to be given to social protection models and the formalisation of the economy; ### 18. is concerned by the fact that more and more interconnected crises of every kind are arising , and are expected to worsen with climate change and biodiversity loss; draws therefore attention to the importance of strengthening people’s and ecosystem's resilience as well as cross-sectoral crisis prevention , preparedness , surveillance , management and response capacities in the future strategy; calls for more detailed consideration to be given to social protection models and the formalisation of the economy;


### 18. is concerned at the fact that more and more interconnected crises of every kind are arising , and draws attention to the importance of strengthening people’s resilience; calls for more detailed consideration to be given to social protection models and the formalisation of the economy; ### 18. is concerned at the fact that more and more interconnected crises of every kind are arising , stresses that climate change and biodiversity loss play a part in this , and draws attention to the importance of strengthening people’s resilience; calls for more detailed consideration to be given to risk management models , particularly those concerning the environment , social protection and the formalisation of the economy;


### 18. is concerned at the fact that more and more interconnected crises of every kind are arising , and draws attention to the importance of strengthening people’s resilience; calls for more detailed consideration to be given to social protection models and the formalisation of the economy; ### 18. is concerned at the fact that more and more interconnected crises are arising , be they health , food , environmental or security crises , and draws attention to the importance of strengthening people’s resilience; calls for more detailed consideration to be given to social protection models , universal income and the formalisation of the economy;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for action to combat early school leaving , especially in rural areas , in particular by providing adequate school canteens and hygiene services; calls for the promotion of vocational training; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges , together with the networking of african and european universities;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment and that this partnership should aim at strengthening the public delivery of education services and universal access to quality education; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that education , training , knowledge and skills are a right and prerequisites for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges;


### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; ### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development whilst recognising its shortcomings in less developed countries (ldcs);


### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; ### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; calls on the european union to step up its support , especially technical support , as well as the consistency of its support between the continental , regional and national levels of implementation of african integration strategies;


### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; ### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; recalls on the eu to cooperate and to share best practices with the au in order to support its integration process and to advance on the developing of capacities and regulatory frameworks;


### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; ### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector , that it must be compatible with human rights and the green transition , and that it should , as a priority , meet the funding needs of vses and smes; considers , further , that support for the local private sector will be decisive in the post-covid recovery;


### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; ### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; stresses that leveraged private investment should be in addition to , rather than instead of , developed countries commitment to achieving official development assistance (oda) of 0.7% of gni and 0.15-0.2% of gni for less developed countries (ldcs);


### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; ### 23. points out that private investment is essential for achieving the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition;


### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas; ### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas; calls for the development of links and contacts between african and european female entrepreneurs by means of platforms that enable networking , exchanges of experience and the production of common projects;


### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas; ### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas , particularly through the development of micro-credits;


### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas; ### 24. considers that this partnership should support female and youth entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas;


### 25. stresses the need to put environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that it has asked for 45% of the budget for the future ndici to be devoted to these objectives; ### 25. stresses the need to put climate and environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that it has asked for 45% of the budget for the future ndici to be devoted to these objectives; highlights that the eu should offer concrete , predictable , accountable and long-term financial and technical support to african countries to equally reinforce their climate adaptation and mitigation strategies , with a special focus on disaster risk prevention;


### 25. stresses the need to put environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that it has asked for 45% of the budget for the future ndici to be devoted to these objectives; ### 25. stresses the need to put climate and environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that it has asked for 45% of the budget for the future ndici to be devoted to these objectives;


### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; ### 26. calls for european support to help african countries effectively implement and increase their nationally determined contributions' ambition in the context of the paris agreement as well as their national biodiversity strategy and action plans; stresses that for such support to be effective , the future eu-africa partnership for a green transition must be based on the principles of common but differentiated responsibility (cbdr) and policy coherence for sustainable development , as well as ensure a green transition that is just and inclusive;


### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; ### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; calls on the european commission and member states to ensure that official development assistance is compatible with the paris agreement on climate change and does not contribute to biodiversity loss; emphasises , further , the need to include a gender dimension in climate action given the particular consequences of climate change and environmental degradation on women and girls;


### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; ### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; emphasises that in order to combat climate change and environmental protection , it is essential , in particular , to reduce emissions , to preserve biodiversity , ecosystems , and land and maritime carbon sinks , to develop alternative sustainable solutions as part of a circular economy , and to improve mitigation and adaptation efforts;


### 27. calls for the swift implementation of ‘green deal diplomacy’ through the setting-up of a task force focusing on its external dimension , which should make recommendations for an au-eu green deal; ### 27. calls for the swift implementation of ‘green deal diplomacy’ through the setting-up of a task force focusing on its external dimension , which should make recommendations for an au-eu green deal; emphasises in this regard the relevance of regional cooperation , especially around the mediterranean sea , which offers an opportunity for implementing joint actions , particularly with regard to reducing pollution and combating climate change;


### 27. calls for the swift implementation of ‘green deal diplomacy’ through the setting-up of a task force focusing on its external dimension , which should make recommendations for an au-eu green deal; ### 27. calls for the swift implementation of ‘green deal diplomacy’ through the setting-up of a task force focusing on its external dimension , which should make recommendations for an au-eu green deal; considers that this deal should particularly support the adoption of regulatory frameworks that allow for the transition to a green economy and the creation of jobs in sustainable sectors;


### 28. welcomes the announcement of the naturafrica initiative , and calls for the link between public health and biodiversity to be taken into account; considers that conservation efforts centred on , for example , forests , wildlife and marine ecosystems , need to be stepped up; calls on the eu and africa to play a leading role in the conclusion of an ambitious global agreement at the 15th meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity; ### 28. welcomes the announcement of the naturafrica initiative and the review of the action plan against wildlife trafficking; calls for the link between public health and biodiversity to be taken into account in line with the ‘one health’ approach; considers that conservation efforts centred on , for example , forests , wildlife and marine ecosystems , need to be stepped up , making use of regulatory frameworks , sufficient resources and scientific data; calls for the allocation of adequate resources to implement the recommendations of the ‘larger than elephants: inputs for an eu strategic approach to wildlife conservation in africa’ study and the ‘study on the interaction between security and wildlife conservation in sub-saharan africa’; calls on the eu and africa to play a leading role in the conclusion of an ambitious global agreement at the 15th meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity;


### 28. welcomes the announcement of the naturafrica initiative , and calls for the link between public health and biodiversity to be taken into account; considers that conservation efforts centred on , for example , forests , wildlife and marine ecosystems , need to be stepped up; calls on the eu and africa to play a leading role in the conclusion of an ambitious global agreement at the 15th meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity; ### 28. welcomes the announcement of the naturafrica initiative , and calls for the link between public health and biodiversity to be taken into account; recalls that africa is home to exceptional biodiversity , thanks in particular to its green wall; considers that preservation efforts centred on , for example , forests , wildlife , and marine and coastal ecosystems , such as mangroves , need to be stepped up , and accompanied by ecosystem restoration and management actions; calls on the eu and africa to play a leading role in the conclusion of an ambitious global agreement at the 15th meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity;


### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; ### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is an essential tool for development , including in rural areas , and that it is crucial to ensure an inclusive digital transition; calls for the development of africa’s potential for renewable energy production; stresses the importance of channelling investment in this direction and of facilitating technology transfer;


### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; ### 29. welcomes eu’s support to national energy and climate plans of african countries , notes that access to affordable , reliable , sustainable and modern energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the achievement of sdg 7 is key for development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer;


### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; ### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential and a precondition for development; emphasises the fact that access to energy is not uniform and is still limited on the african continent; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer;


### 30. stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent means that the search for solutions based on the sustainable city should be the subject of more intensive dialogue between the two continents; ### 30. stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent means that the search for solutions based on the sustainable city should be the subject of more intensive dialogue between the two continents , in particular with regard to infrastructure , waste management and sanitation systems , encouraging the involvement of young people; calls for support for the development of sustainable urban transport aimed at greater community inclusion and accessibility , particularly transport to schools and medical centres;


### 30. stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent means that the search for solutions based on the sustainable city should be the subject of more intensive dialogue between the two continents; ### 30. recalls that cities are a place and factor of development in that they offer services and opportunities to local populations; stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent means that the search for solutions based on green and sustainable cities , particularly port cities severely affected by pollution , should be the subject of more intensive dialogue and an exchange of good practices between the two continents;


### 30. stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent means that the search for solutions based on the sustainable city should be the subject of more intensive dialogue between the two continents; ### 30. stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent constitutes an opportunity to rethink urban planning and introduce sustainable city solutions , green infrastructure as well as ecosystem-based adaptation and disaster risk reduction approaches; considers it crucial to harness the cooperation and alliances that the eu's municipalities and regions have with their african counterparts and stresses the importance of more intensive dialogue and exchange of best practices between the two continents;


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### 31. stresses the importance of promoting agroecology in both national policies and international forums , and of increasing the sustainable productivity of the agricultural sector and its resilience to climate change; ### 31. stresses the importance of promoting agroecology , fishing and sustainable aquaculture in both national policies and international forums , and of increasing the sustainable productivity of the agricultural , fishing and aquaculture sectors , and their resilience to climate change;


### 32. emphasises the importance of rural transformation and strengthening value chains in order to create sustainable jobs; stresses the need to support young people and women and involve them in formulating agricultural policies; ### 32. emphasises the importance of rural transformation and strengthening value chains in order to create sustainable jobs; stresses the need to support young people and women through , in particular , training , access to credit and access to markets; calls for their involvement in formulating agricultural policies and for support for collective action through small producer organisations;


### 32. emphasises the importance of rural transformation and strengthening value chains in order to create sustainable jobs; stresses the need to support young people and women and involve them in formulating agricultural policies; ### 32. emphasises the importance of rural transformation and strengthening the transparency of value chains in order to create sustainable jobs and avoid human rights violations; stresses the need to support young people and women and involve them in formulating agricultural policies;


### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation; ### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms , with particular attention to women farmers , and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation;


### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation; ### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity preservation;


### 34. encourages exchanges of best practices between european and african farmers and , in particular , contacts between young farmers; ### 34. encourages exchanges of best practices between european and african farmers and , in particular , contacts between young farmers around sustainable production methods and biodiversity protection;


### 34. encourages exchanges of best practices between european and african farmers and , in particular , contacts between young farmers; ### 34. encourages exchanges of best practices between european and african farmers and , in particular , contacts between young farmers and women;


### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders; ### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders; recalls , however , that the digital transition cannot take place without access to energy;


### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders; ### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for human rights and freedom of expression and for access to information , education , training , health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders;


### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders; ### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular geographical and gender inequalities;


### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation and access to digital services , in order to foster social inclusion; ### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation and access to digital services , in order to foster social inclusion , and recognises that irregular energy supplies in rural areas constitute a significant barrier to access to digital services;


### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation and access to digital services , in order to foster social inclusion; ### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation and access to digital services , in order to foster social inclusion; emphasises that innovation is necessary to achieve the sustainable development goals and the green transition;


### 37. welcomes the au’s desire to establish a digital single market; calls for the eu to promote the establishment of an african digital industry and the proper regulatory framework; ### 37. welcomes the au’s desire to establish a digital single market; calls for the eu to promote the establishment of an african digital industry and the proper regulatory framework; calls on african countries and the eu to cooperate on ensuring equal and inclusive access to the internet for all african and european citizens , in an effort to advance inclusion on all levels of society;


### 37. welcomes the au’s desire to establish a digital single market; calls for the eu to promote the establishment of an african digital industry and the proper regulatory framework; ### 37. stresses that the covid crisis has forced an acceleration of the digital transformation in africa; welcomes the au’s desire to establish a digital single market; calls for the eu to promote the establishment of an african digital industry and the regulatory framework for developing online commerce and data protection;


### 38. stresses that data collection and statistical analyses are fundamental to informed decision-making , particularly in the fields of agriculture , natural resource management and governance; ### 38. stresses that data collection and statistical analyses are fundamental to informed decision-making , particularly in the fields of agriculture , health , natural resource management and governance;


### 39. stresses the need to use the digital transformation as a means to promote exchanges between the two continents; ### 39. stresses the need to use the digital transformation as a means to promote exchanges between the two continents; calls for a human-centric digital transformation based on the promotion of digital literacy , on equal , inclusive and affordable access and coverage , and on the need to further develop and strengthen the necessary electrification infrastructure for this purpose;


### 39. stresses the need to use the digital transformation as a means to promote trade between the two continents; ### 39. stresses the need to use the digital transformation as a means to promote trade between the two continents , in particular between young people and civil society , by means of platforms;


### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; ### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; stresses that migration constitutes a reciprocal sustainable development tool for both regions; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted and that respect for human rights must be at the heart of any agreement or negotiation on migration;


### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; ### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship , and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another and on respect for human rights; considers that better cooperation should be developed to highlight the human dimension of migration;


### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; ### 40. notes that , in recent years , a negative narrative on the issue of migration has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another;


### 41. considers that the success of the partnership will hinge on significant improvements in mobility opportunities between the various components of african and european societies; ### 41. considers that the success of the partnership will hinge on significant improvements in mobility opportunities between the various components of african and european societies and that the partnership should be in line with the values and interests of both continents; highlights that these partnerships should be designed in a sustainable fashion to create 'brain gain' rather than 'brain drain'; considers circular migration , a more open visa policy , but also increasing funding of the erasmus+ programme to be useful to achieve this;


### 41. considers that the success of the partnership will hinge on significant improvements in mobility opportunities between the various components of african and european societies; ### 41. considers that the success of the partnership will hinge on significant improvements in mobility opportunities between the various components of african and european societies , responding to the underlying causes of illegal migration and forced displacements;


### 42. calls for legal migration channels to be developed; ### 42. calls for safe and legal migration channels routes to be developed and to promote a more harmonised , comprehensive and long-term approach for labour-related migration at european level;


### 42. calls for legal migration channels to be developed; ### 42. calls for legal migration channels and a partnerships approach on migration that can benefit both partners in the long term to be developed;


### 43. stresses the need for europe to step up its commitments on resettlement and the other legal avenues for people in need of international protection; ### 43. calls on the eu to step up its commitments on resettlement and the other legal avenues for people in need of international protection; stresses the need to , in parallel , reinforce development cooperation and provide direct assistance to refugees near the homes they fled from by strengthening the eu-africa trust fund;


### 44. highlights parliament’s opposition to making the granting of official development assistance conditional on its being used for migration management purposes; ### 44. highlights the principle that there should be no conditionality in the granting of official development assistance with regard to implementing migration management policies , but emphasises the need for a more coordinated , global and structured approach to migration issues , maximising synergies and implementing the necessary incentives , using all policies , instruments and tools at the european union’s disposal , including development;


### 44. highlights parliament’s opposition to making the granting of official development assistance conditional on its being used for migration management purposes; ### 44. highlights parliament’s opposition to making the granting of official development assistance conditional on its being used for migration related purposes; underlines the need to establish an holistic people-centred development policy with regards to migration by ensuring that development aid is not tied to security objectives;


### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as tolerance , solidarity , cooperation , and civic engagement; ### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as tolerance , solidarity , cooperation , and civic engagement , equality , and inclusiveness , while substantially contributing to fundamental educational and cultural values , and serves as a vector for integration and health-enhancing physical activity; recalls that the union's sport policy must support the aims and objectives of both professional and amateur sports;


### 3. acknowledges that sport is a growing economic sector , which represents 2 ,12% of union gdp and 2 ,72% of employment within the union (representing an estimated 5 ,67 million jobs)2 ; ### 3. acknowledges that sport is a growing economic sector , which represents 2 ,12% of union gdp and 2 ,72% of employment within the union2; acknowledges that the vast majority of sporting activities takes place in non-profit structures based on volunteering activity with 35 million amateurs assisting the development of mass-participation sport and the dissemination of sporting ideals , as do clubs and charitable sports associations;


### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events constitute the primary source of income for professional sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; notes that such income is vital for the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly on revenue from sports broadcasting rights; ### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events together with sponsorship , advertisement and merchandising constitute the primary source of income for professional sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; notes that such income is vital for the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly on revenue from sports broadcasting rights;


### 7. notes that sport events’ organisers invest significant financial , technical and human resources to address online piracy and engage with service providers; ### 7. notes that sport events’ organisers invest significant financial , technical and human resources to address online piracy , engage with service providers , and rely heavily on the large digital infrastructure for ticketing systems , athlete tracking , e-commerce solutions , data and statistical analytics;


### 12. calls on the commission to present without delay a legislative proposal to address the problem of online piracy of sports broadcasts; ### 12. calls on the commission to present an assessment of the challenges of sport event organisers in the digital environment without delay and to consider a possible legislative proposal , including the possibility to address the problem of online piracy of sports broadcasts in the digital services act;


### 13. calls for cooperation between member states authorities and between righholders and intermediaries to be enhanced; further calls on the commission , within its remit , to support member states in their endeavours to improve existing infrastructure; ### 13. calls for cooperation between member states authorities , rightholders and intermediaries to be reinforced; further calls on the commission , within its remit , to support member states in their endeavours to improve existing infrastructure;


### 14. calls for the removal of , or blocking of access to , infringing live sport broadcasts from online intermediaries to be immediate , or within a maximum of 30 minutes , after the receipt of notification from rights holders in order to be effective; ### 14. calls for the removal of infringing live sport broadcasts from online intermediaries to be expeditious after the receipt of notification from rightsholders in order to be effective; calls for a robust and effective ‘notice-and-action’ mechanism whilst refraining from imposing any mandatory ‘upload-filtering’ of content and in compliance with the prohibition of a general monitoring obligation; underlines that infringing content should be removed where it is hosted and hosting providers should address the misuse of their service for dissemination; calls on online video streaming services to take additional voluntary measures to remove or block access to infringing live sport broadcasts;


### 15. insists that providers of streaming servers and streaming platforms should implement a real-time take down tool to remove or disable access to illegal live sports broadcasts available on their services; ### 15. insists that providers of streaming servers and streaming platforms should implement specific measures to take down and remove or disable access to infringing content as illegal live sports broadcasts available on their services; underlines the need for establishing clear redress mechanisms , with the option to appeal against any decision to remove or disable the content , in order to prevent potential abuses and unfair commercial or competition practices;


### 16. considers that member states and stakeholders should continue promoting among consumers a responsible online consumption of sports content; ### 16. considers that member states and stakeholders should continue promoting among consumers a responsible online consumption of sports content while ensuring that the integrity of the internal market and competition law are respected;


### e. whereas the professional illegal transmission of a whole sport event should be distinguished from short sequences shared among fans and pertaining to fan culture and from content shared by journalists for the purpose of informing the general public as set out in the audiovisual media services directive; ### e. whereas the professional illegal transmission of a whole sport event should be distinguished from short sequences shared among fans and pertaining to fan culture , in order to highlight incidents of , for example , hate speech and racism taking place , and from content shared by journalists for the purpose of informing the general public as set out in the audiovisual media services directive;


### - to improve and make the current legal framework on enforcement of intellectual property rights regarding live sport events effective , considering the specific nature of live sport events and in particular its short-time value; ### - to improve the effectiveness of the current eu legal framework on enforcement of property rights with regard to live sport events , considering its specific nature and , in particular , its short-term value , and to base the new legal framework on the best practices within the member states;


### - to clarify the existing legislation and adopt concrete measures to ensure the immediate removal or disabling of online access to illegal live sport events content to tackle efficiently illegal broadcast of live sport events; ### - to clarify the existing legislation and adopt concrete measures to ensure the immediate removal or disabling of online access to illegal live sport events content identified by a trusted flagger to tackle efficiently illegal broadcast of live sport events;


### - to improve enforcement tools to allow for real-time take down of illegal live sport content , considering their need for effective notice and take down mechanisms which imply immediate measures to be taken; ### - to improve enforcement tools to allow for real-time take down of illegal live sport content identified by a trusted flagger , considering their need for effective notice and take down mechanisms which imply immediate measures to be taken;


### - to harmonise the use of swift and adaptable blocking procedures in the event of repeated violations already established allowing for real-time blocking of access to illegal online transmissions of live sport events , based on the model of “live” blocking orders and “dynamic injunctions”; ### - to harmonise the use of swift and adaptable blocking procedures in the event of repeated violations already established allowing for real-time blocking of access to illegal online transmissions of live sport events identified by a trusted flagger , based on the model of “live” blocking orders and “dynamic injunctions”;


### - to ensure that the measures take into account the scope , magnitude and recurrence of the infringement and to target professional illegal transmissions , excluding the recording and posting of illegal amateur footage of sport events; ### - to ensure that the measures take into account the scope , magnitude and recurrence of the infringement and to target professional illegal transmissions identified by a trusted flagger , excluding the recording and posting of illegal amateur footage of sport events;


### - to complement the adaptation of the legislative framework with non-legislative measures , including enhanced cooperation between member states authorities and between rightholders and intermediaries; ### - to complement the adaptation of the legislative framework with non-legislative measures , including reinforced cooperation between member states authorities , rightholders and intermediaries;


### without prejudice to the modification , in the framework of a future digital services act , of the general rules regarding the manner in which illegal online content is tackled by online intermediaries , directive 2000/31/ec (the directive on electronic commerce) should be amended or specific provisions regarding the rights of sport events organisers should be introduced in union legislation , in order to: ### without prejudice to modifications to be expected within the framework of the digital services act with regard to establishing general rules on tackling illegal content online , directive 2000/31/ec on certain legal aspects of information society services , in particular electronic commerce in the internal market (e-commerce) , shall be amended to include specific provisions for sport events´ organisers , addressing , in particular , the following:


### - clarify the concept behind the phrase “acts expeditiously” set out in article 14 of the directive on electronic commerce in relation to an online intermediary , such that “expeditiously” is considered to mean “immediately from the notification of the infringement by rightholders and no later than 30 minutes after the start of the sport event”. ### - define the notion of “expeditiously” laid down in article 14 paragraph 1 (b) of directive 2000/31 , in such a way that “expeditiously” means acting “immediately after receipt of the infringement notification from a trusted flagger and no later than 30 minutes after notification receipt”;


### - provide for support for enforcement solutions , such as private agreements among stakeholders; in this respect , the commission should report on and assess the appropriateness and impact of creating an obligation on streaming providers to perform real-time take downs; ### - provide for support for enforcement solutions , such as private agreements among stakeholders; in this respect , the commission should report on and assess the appropriateness and impact of creating an obligation for online content providers to perform real-time take downs;


### - specify that the removal of the illegal content should take place immediately after reception of the notice and no later than 30 minutes after the event started , provided that there is no doubt about who owns the content and whether any direct or indirect consent was given by the rightholders to make the content available to the public; strong indication should be put on the rightholders to prevent any removal of legal content; to that end , blocking access to or removing illegal content should in principle not require blocking the access to a server that hosts legal services and content; ### - specify that removal of the illegal broadcasting of live sport events should take place immediately upon reception of the notice and no later than 30 minutes after receipt of the notification , provided that illegality of the broadcast has been notified by a trusted flagger or , in case of unambiguity of the rightholder; incentives should be provided to the rightholders in order to prevent any removal of legal broadcasts; to that end , blocking access to or removing illegal broadcast shall not require blocking the access to a server that hosts legal services and content;


### - enhance cooperation between member states’ authorities , including by way of exchange of data and best practices and creating a network of national authorities; the commission should assess the added-value of appointing an independent administrative authority in each member state that would have a role to play in the enforcement system , especially in the case of swift enforcement , such as for online piracy of live sport content; ### - reinforce cooperation between member states’ authorities , including by way of exchange of data and best practices and creating a network of national authorities; the commission should assess the added-value of appointing an independent administrative authority in each member state that would have a role to play in the enforcement system , especially in the case of swift enforcement , such as for online piracy of live sport content;


### - enhance the cooperation between intermediaries and rightholders , including by promoting the conclusion of memoranda of understanding that could provide for a specific notice and action procedure; ### - reinforce the cooperation between intermediaries and rightholders , including by promoting the conclusion of memoranda of understanding that could provide for a specific notice and action procedure;


### c. whereas the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps (esc) and creative europe programmes all have an impact on the daily lives of millions of europeans; ### c. whereas the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps (esc) and creative europe programmes all have an impact on the daily lives of millions of europeans and citizens of third countries;


### d. whereas , although these programmes do not primarily focus on the environment , they nonetheless contribute to the green transition through their substance and scope , so that their essential nature should be preserved; ### d. whereas these programmes , through their essential nature and scope , contribute directly to shaping thinking that is respectful of the environment and the climate , and forging another kind of society that is respectful of beings and their well-being;


### h. whereas creative europe has a role to play in promoting culture and the audiovisual media , which can help raise people’s awareness of environmental issues and are also a unique source of creative solutions; ### h. whereas creative europe has a role to play in promoting cooperation in the spheres of culture and audiovisual creation , and provides support to high-quality media , spheres which make it possible , at european level and in conjunction with the third countries that are partners in the programme , to develop instruments to raise people’s awareness of environmental issues , thus acting as a unique source of creative solutions;


### i. whereas freedom of expression and of artistic creation is an inalienable aspect of creative europe , and whereas any attempt to ‘green’ the programme should in no way affect its artistic content , which stems from the freedom enjoyed by creators; ### i. whereas individual freedom of expression and of artistic creation is an inalienable aspect of creative europe , and whereas this must be respected; whereas the criteria for granting support to certain types of cooperation may be set in such a way as to encourage green thinking when the actions planned as part of the projects selected are implemented;


### l. whereas only physical mobility makes for total immersion in , and optimum interaction with , other cultures , and whereas it can therefore only be complemented , and not replaced , by virtual mobility; ### l. whereas only physical mobility makes for total immersion in , and optimum interaction with , other cultures , and whereas it can therefore only be complemented , and not replaced , by virtual mobility , except in exceptional widespread circumstances such as the covid-19 crisis , which prevents all mobility under the programme , in order to enable the programme to continue;


### 1. deplores the commission’s failure to propose environmental indicators for the new programmes; calls , therefore , for specific indicators to be incorporated into their operating rules; calls for the data gathered to be made public once a year; ### 1. deplores the commission’s failure to propose environmental indicators for the new programmes; calls , therefore , for it to submit a relevant proposal as soon as possible to the european parliament and the council , so that they can approve it and thus enable specific indicators to be incorporated into the operating rules as quickly as possible; calls for the data gathered to be made public once a year;


### 2. calls on the commission to record systematically the means of transport used so that participants’ individual co2 emissions can be calculated; takes the view that the mobility tool should be used for this purpose and that use of the tool should be extended to cover all parts of erasmus+ and the esc; calls on the commission to make a similar calculation tool available for journeys undertaken in connection with the creative europe programme; ### 2. calls on the commission to record systematically the means of transport used so that participants’ individual co2 emissions can be calculated; takes the view that the mobility tool should be used for this purpose and that use of the tool should be extended to cover all parts of erasmus+ and the esc; calls on the commission to make a similar calculation tool available for journeys undertaken in connection with the creative europe programme; calls on the commission to make the data collected easily accessible to the public and to include them in its reports on the programmes , highlighting good practices;


### 3. takes the view that the good practices already employed by national agencies and offices and by project developers should be surveyed , coordinated and assessed; calls on the commission to circulate a list of recommendations once this process is complete; ### 3. recommends that a label be developed to certify and give visibility to responsible environmental practices in each of the programmes; takes the view , therefore , that the good practices already employed by national agencies and offices and by project developers should be surveyed , coordinated and assessed; calls on the commission to circulate a list of recommendations once this process is complete;


### 4. calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives , perhaps by means of a digital app; ### 4. calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of examples of good practice which they can employ in order to practise a green approach and responsible consumption in their everyday lives , at least by means of an online course offered to all participants before mobility; stresses the key role played by establishments and organisations that receive participants in promoting a sustainable way of life by sharing practical recommendations and useful tips at local level in the town , region or country in which they are located;


### 4. calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives , perhaps by means of a digital app; ### 4. calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives , perhaps by means of a digital app; stresses the importance of including erasmus+ alumni , destination towns and cities and universities’ ‘green offices’ in this approach;


### 5. calls on the commission and on national agencies and offices to take account of the environmental aspects of projects and to evaluate projects accordingly; ### 5. calls on the commission and on national agencies and offices , once agreed criteria have been established , to take account of the environmental aspects of projects and to evaluate projects accordingly;


### 8. calls on the commission – particularly in the light of its european year of rail in 2021 – to enter into partnerships with european rail and bus companies so that participants are eligible for discounted fares; ### 8. calls on the commission – particularly in the light of its european year of rail in 2021 – to enter into partnerships with european rail companies so that participants are eligible for discounted fares; stresses that similar initiatives could also be developed with bus companies , limited , as far as possible , to isolated regions or those not served by rail transport;


### 9. calls on the commission to include respect for the environment among the principles set out in the erasmus+ higher education charter; urges the commission to apply this approach to the whole programme; ### 9. calls on the commission to include among the principles set out in the erasmus+ higher education charter respect for the environment and a set of criteria for evaluating the contribution of higher education establishments to the development and implementation of sound environmental practices; urges the commission to apply this approach to the whole programme;


### 11. notes that the future european student card can do much to make participation in the erasmus+ programme more environmentally friendly; ### 11. notes that the future european student card can do much to make participation in the erasmus+ programme more respectful of the environment;


### 13. stresses the value of the ‘etwinning’ network aimed at teachers , which enables them to develop and share training modules , particularly on sustainability and climate change , this year’s topics; calls on the commission to disseminate as widely as possible the annual report on this priority as well as the handy kit for teachers; ### 13. stresses the value of the ‘etwinning’ network aimed at teachers , which enables them to develop and share training modules , particularly on sustainability and climate change , this year’s topics; calls on the commission to disseminate as widely as possible the annual report on this priority as well as the handy kit for teachers; draws attention , in this connection , to the importance of developing european e-learning platforms that will make it possible , in the event of a crisis such as covid-19 , to ensure continuity of learning;


### 16. takes the view that the quality label which every project developer has to obtain before participating in esc activities must also cover sound environmental practices; ### 16. takes the view that the quality label which every social enterprise , association or ngo that sends or receives a volunteer has to obtain should contain a set of criteria on the basis of which its contribution to the development and implementation of sound and responsible environmental practices may be evaluated; considers , similarly , that projects developed by young volunteers should include an assessment of their environmental implications;


### 18. calls on the national authorities involved in the esc to support and actively advise organisations responsible for sending and receiving participants; stresses that they are also able to identify the scope for and set up environmental projects in situ; ### 18. calls on the national authorities involved in the esc to support and actively advise organisations responsible for sending and receiving participants; stresses that they are also able to identify the scope for and set up environmental projects in situ and to ensure that volunteers are made aware of sound environmental practices in their work and their daily lives; encourages the creation of a digital application that will facilitate the dissemination of good practices and exchanges of experience among participants;


### 18. calls on the national authorities involved in the esc to support and actively advise organisations responsible for sending and receiving participants; stresses that they are also in a position to identify the scope for and set up environmental projects in situ; ### 18. calls on the national authorities involved in the esc to support and actively advise organisations responsible for sending and receiving participants , particularly in relation to environmental thinking about their activities and their implementation , in connection with the task given to the volunteers for whom they are responsible;


### 19. calls on the commission to draw up , together with the national offices , a charter setting out the environmental principles which every participant in the programme must observe; ### 19. calls on the commission , together with the national offices , to collect information on the existing charters in the various fields of artistic of activity , so that a list of criteria can be drawn up to assess the environmental credentials of the projects selected; considers that the full range of needs , achievements , traditions and environmental visions in each branch of activity should be respected and maintained in order to make for mutual learning that goes beyond ideas about mobility and the use of energy sources; takes the view that the issues to be addressed include recycling , the circular economy and how to bring about changes in everyone’s behaviour , whether cultural creators or cultural consumers;


### 1. considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news , reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes , a comprehensive strategy is needed , based inter alia on media and information literacy , and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and fact; ### 1. considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news , reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes , a comprehensive strategy is needed , based inter alia on media and information literacy , and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and facts; in this context reminds that , independent and pluralistic media based on freedom of information and expression is a core element of any functioning democracy;


### 2. calls on the commission to work in close cooperation with the member states and civil society organisations to develop common curricula on media literacy and to reach out to all citizens through formal , non-formal and informal education , and through lifelong learning; ### 2. calls on the commission to work in close cooperation with the member states , candidate countries and civil society organisations to develop commonly understood curricula on media literacy and to reach out to all citizens through formal , non-formal and informal education , and through lifelong learning; this should allow the citizens to fully understand the effects of disinformation , to identify and make the distinction between evidence and opinion , while giving them the ability to access and assess information;


### — having regard to the work carried out by the council of europe to promote the protection and safety of journalists , including recommendation cm/rec(2018)1[1] of the committee of ministers to member states on media pluralism and transparency of media ownership and the declaration by the committee of ministers on the financial sustainability of quality journalism in the digital age , ### — having regard to the work carried out by the council of europe to promote the protection and safety of journalists , including recommendation cm/rec(2018)1[1] of the committee of ministers to member states on media pluralism and transparency of media ownership and the declaration by the committee of ministers on the financial sustainability of quality journalism in the digital age , and the recommendation cm/rec(2016)4[1] of the committee of ministers to member states on the protection of journalism and safety of journalists and other media actors;


### g. whereas , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity , education policy is the exclusive competence of the member states , with the union playing a supporting and coordinating role; ### g. whereas , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity , education policy is the exclusive competence of the member states , whereby the union can play a key supporting and coordinating role;


### 1. salutes the creativity and resourcefulness shown by education and training institutions and their staff and by students and parents in adapting to online and distance learning; underlines , however , that the rushed digital transition in education and training has revealed glaring gaps with respect to access to digital infrastructure and devices , the quality of online teaching and the skills of teachers and trainers; ### 1. salutes the creativity and resourcefulness shown by education and training institutions , in particular their teaching and educational staff , by students and parents in adapting to online and distance learning; underlines , however , that the rushed digital transition in education and training has revealed glaring gaps with respect to access to digital infrastructure and devices , the quality of online teaching and the skills of teachers and trainers;


### 2. notes with alarm that these gaps have exacerbated existing inequalities - both among and within the member states - and had a disproportionate impact on those already suffering social or other disadvantages and those with learning difficulties; welcomes , therefore , the efforts made by the member states to ensure that in-person learning can resume in a covid-19-secure environment; ### 2. notes with alarm that these gaps have exacerbated existing inequalities - both among and within the member states - and had a disproportionate impact on those already suffering social or other disadvantages and those with learning difficulties; asks member states to invest all resources necessary to ensure that in-person learning can take place in a covid-19-secure environment;


### 5. considers that the primary lesson to be learnt from the crisis is that inclusion and equal opportunities must be placed at the heart of the union’s future education and training policies; ### 5. considers that the primary lesson to be learnt from the crisis is that inclusion and equal opportunities must be placed at the heart of the union’s future education and training policies; notes that school closures have had broader consequences on pupils’ well-being , for example the lack of access to regular meals through school nutrition services , which have to be taken into account;


### 7. is convinced that the crisis offers an opportunity for deep reflection on the future orientation of education and training policy , of curricula and of learning methods; encourages the member states to embrace innovation and build new and emerging technologies into their education and training systems in a smart , learner-centred way; ### 7. is convinced that the crisis offers an opportunity for deep reflection on the future orientation of education and training policy , of curricula and of learning methods; encourages the member states to embrace innovation and build new and emerging technologies into their education and training systems in a smart , learner-centred way , without forgetting that technology is to complement in-person learning and not to replace it;


### 8. considers that better cooperation and coordination among the member states and a more ambitious union education and training policy would have improved the effectiveness of the response to the covid-19 crisis; ### 8. considers that better cooperation and coordination among the member states and a more ambitious union education and training policy would have improved the effectiveness of the response to the covid-19 crisis; expects the union to carry out its coordination role and better complement member states’ actions from now on;


### a. whereas europe’s cultural heritage is a source of wealth that has been inherited from the past and preserved in the present , and will be a legacy for future generations; ### a. whereas europe’s cultural heritage is a group of tangible , natural and intangible assets which bear witness to european history , skills and culture in all their diversity , which are constantly being enriched over time and which must be preserved in order to be transmitted to future generations;


### b. whereas cultural heritage is a source for remembrance and strengthens our common sense of belonging; ### b. whereas cultural heritage is a source for remembrance and knowledge which strengthens our common sense of belonging;


### i. whereas the expansion of the digital economy creates new possibilities and challenges for europe’s cultural and creative sectors; ### i. whereas the expansion of the digital technologies creates new possibilities and challenges for europe’s cultural and creative sectors;


### 1. considers that cultural heritage is an invaluable resource , enabling us to reflect on history and helping to identify not only different memories , but also the common threads that bind us all , thus promoting diversity , cohesion , solidarity and understanding; ### 1. considers that cultural heritage is an invaluable resource , enabling us to reflect on history and helping to identify not only different memories , but also the common threads that bind us all , enriching our knowledge of our remarkable landscapes and natural assets , our lifestyles , and our artistic , cultural and architectural movements of yesterday and today , thus promoting diversity , cohesion , solidarity and understanding;


### 3. stresses that european languages enable and promote the richness and diversity of european cultural heritage , as mother tongues are also used to transmit intangible cultural heritage; urges the commission and the member states to take greater action to protect and strengthen language diversity in the digital age; ### 3. stresses that all the languages spoken in europe enable and promote the richness and diversity of european cultural heritage , as mother tongues are vectors of values and knowledge which are often used to transmit intangible cultural heritage; urges the commission and the member states to take greater action to protect and strengthen language diversity in the digital age;


### 4. stresses the importance of all types of education – formal , non-formal and informal – relating to history and cultural heritage , at all ages; reiterates the significance of including art , music , film and theatre , design and architecture in school curricula; ### 4. stresses the importance of all types of education – formal , non-formal and informal – relating to history and cultural heritage , at all ages; reiterates the significance of including all artistic forms , including music , film and theatre , design and architecture in school curricula or in curriculum support activities at all levels of study;


### 4. stresses the importance of all types of education – formal , non-formal and informal – relating to history and cultural heritage , at all ages; reiterates the significance of including art , music , film and theatre , design and architecture in school curricula; ### 4. stresses the importance of all types of education – formal , non-formal and informal – relating to history and cultural heritage , at all ages; and the need to develop teaching materials for those suffering of sensorial impairment; reiterates the significance of including art , music , film and theatre , design and architecture in school curricula; calls for the e-twinning kit produced on the occasion of the european year of cultural heritage to be more widely disseminated to the educational community;


### 5. believes that the house of european history should become a knowledge and collaboration hub for young researchers from across the eu; ### 5. believes that the house of european history should become a knowledge hub on our common european past;


### 5. believes that the house of european history should become a knowledge and collaboration hub for young researchers from across the eu; ### 5. believes that the house of european history must be provided with the financial means necessary to fully play its role as a gateway for all sections of the public to understand the common history of the countries of the european union , so that it becomes a knowledge and collaboration hub for young researchers from across the eu;


### 6. highlights the role digital education can play in enabling learning about and through cultural heritage; notes the need to develop high-quality e-learning initiatives in order to make learning about cultural heritage more accessible and enhance heritage-related skills across europe; ### 6. highlights the role digital education can play in enabling learning about and through cultural heritage; notes the need to develop high-quality e-learning initiatives in order to make learning about cultural heritage more accessible and enhance heritage-related skills across europe; recognises the invaluable potential of the europeana platform which should be updated and widely promoted to the general public and teachers;


### 7. expresses its concern about the lack of skilled craftspeople , restoration professionals and heritage experts , which is putting european heritage at risk; ### 7. expresses its concern about the lack of skilled craftspeople , restoration professionals and heritage experts , a situation which is putting the diversity of the preserved , maintained and promoted heritage at risk; urges the member states also to develop practical learning cycles for heritage professions , by allowing the mobility of apprentices or students , and their teachers , to be developed in particular within the new erasmus programme;


### 7. expresses its concern about the lack of skilled craftspeople , restoration professionals and heritage experts , which is putting european heritage at risk; ### 7. expresses its concern about the lack of training courses in ancestral techniques , of skilled craftspeople , conservation , preservation , restoration professionals and heritage experts , which is putting european heritage at risk; recalls the importance of exchanges of know-how in the field of craftsmanship; stresses , to this end , the potential of the erasmus + programme , which allows the long-term mobility of apprentices , and in particular the potential of the future centres of excellence for apprenticeship and training; reiterates , on this occasion , the need to triple the budget for the erasmus+ 2021-2027 programme;


### 8. reiterates the need to improve socio-economic and labour conditions and gender balance and to promote mobility opportunities for different specialists employed in the cultural heritage sector; ### 8. reiterates the need to improve socio-economic and labour conditions and gender balance and to promote mobility opportunities for different specialists employed in the cultural heritage sector;


### 10. stresses the importance of digitising cultural material so as not only to preserve it for future generations (the storing function) , but to also make it more easily accessible to a larger audience by bringing cultural heritage online; ### 10. stresses the urgency of digitising cultural material , using open source software capable of being read and transferred throughout europe and of being used with a horizon extending beyond a few years;


### 14. underlines the need to develop a comprehensive eu framework with adequate funding for the protection and promotion of digitised and born-digital cultural heritage; ### 14. underlines the need to develop a comprehensive eu framework with adequate funding for the protection and promotion of digitised and born-digital cultural heritage; notes with interest the many digitisation projects already carried out via the erdf and calls for the next programming period to allow for the continuity of this type of funding;


### 15. emphasises that the cultural heritage sector’s contribution to economic development is noteworthy , with spillover effects in other economic sectors; notes that over 300 000 people in europe are employed in the cultural heritage sector , while 7.8 million jobs in europe are indirectly linked to it51; ### 15. emphasises that the cultural heritage sector contributes to economic development , with noteworthy spillover effects in other economic sectors; notes that over 300 000 people in europe are employed in the cultural heritage sector , while 7.8 million jobs in europe are indirectly linked to it51;


### 15. emphasises that the cultural heritage sector’s contribution to economic development is noteworthy , with spillover effects in other economic sectors; notes that over 300 000 people in europe are employed in the cultural heritage sector , while 7.8 million jobs in europe are indirectly linked to it51 ; ### 15. emphasises that the cultural heritage sector’s contribution to economic development is noteworthy , with spillover effects in other economic sectors; notes that over 300 000 people in europe are employed in the cultural heritage sector , while 7.8 million jobs in europe are indirectly linked to it51; calls , therefore , for special support to be given to this key sector in light of the consequences of the covid-19 crisis;


### 18. recommends further efforts to encourage travel to less well-known and popular destinations and rural areas , as well as low-season travel; ### 18. recommends further efforts to encourage travel to less well-known and popular destinations and rural areas , as well as low-season travel; stresses the role that the eafrd can play , especially with the leader programme to support local tourism initiatives; calls for this programme to be adequately funded for the 2021-2027 programming period;


### 19. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage of pollution , vandalism , theft , poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development , as well as of global warming and climate change; calls on the commission to propose concrete actions for preserving and protecting cultural heritage in light of these natural and human-made hazards; ### 19. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage of pollution , vandalism , theft , poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development , as well as of global warming and climate change; calls on the commission to propose concrete actions for preserving and protecting cultural heritage in light of these natural and human-made hazards; notes the role that the european solidarity corps could play in enabling young people to become involved in raising awareness on this subject but also , more specifically , in preserving and renovating europe's heritage;


### 20. reiterates that the illicit trafficking of cultural artefacts is a serious issue with a global dimension that requires coordinated action not only among member states , but also at international level; ### 20. reiterates that the illicit trafficking of cultural artefacts is a serious issue with a global dimension that requires coordinated action not only among member states , but also at international level; points out that any reflection on europe’s heritage must also take a fresh look at works that have been looted and stolen during wars and the waves of colonisation; calls on the commission and the member states to work in a coordinated manner to facilitate the restitution of cultural goods which have been unlawfully removed from their country of origin;


### 21. calls on the commission to adopt a more integrated approach towards cultural heritage , treating tangible , intangible , natural and digital heritage as interconnected and inseparable; ### 21. calls on the commission to adopt a more integrated approach towards cultural heritage , treating tangible , intangible , natural and digital heritage as interconnected and inseparable , and paying particular attention to the preservation of traditional cultural festivals and events;


### 24. notes that nearly three quarters of europeans surveyed think public authorities should allocate more resources to cultural heritage; highlights the need to increase eu funding to activities related to cultural heritage; ### 24. notes that nearly three quarters of europeans surveyed think public authorities should allocate more resources to cultural heritage; highlights the need to increase eu funding to activities related to cultural heritage; insists on the synergies to be enabled and strengthened between the structural funds , the creative europe and life programmes , and the future horizon europe programme;


### 26. calls for increased efforts to build on the momentum of the eych in order to develop it into a durable policy legacy at local , regional , national and european levels , since this in its turn would help develop the sense of belonging to the european cultural space and of shared responsibility for preserving , enriching and promoting cultural heritage; ### 26. calls for increased efforts to build on the momentum of the eych in order to develop it into a durable policy legacy at local , regional , national and european levels , since this in its turn would help develop the sense of belonging to the european cultural space for all europeans and of shared responsibility for preserving , enriching and promoting cultural heritage , and would ultimately contribute to the full accessibility of this heritage to all citizens;


### 1. notes the efforts of the translation centre for the bodies of the european union (‘the centre’) to raise awareness of the importance of multilingualism for the agencies’ operations and to foster multilingual communication to reach out to union citizens; ### 1. notes the efforts of the translation centre for the bodies of the european union (‘the centre’) to raise awareness of the importance of multilingualism for the agencies’ operations and to foster multilingual communication to reach out to union citizens; encourages the centre to pursue its efforts for a better outreach to citizens , especially in communicating the importance of multilingualism;


### 1. notes the efforts of the translation centre for the bodies of the european union (‘the centre’) to raise awareness of the importance of multilingualism for the agencies’ operations and to foster multilingual communication to reach out to union citizens; ### 1. notes the efforts of the translation centre for the bodies of the european union (‘the centre’) to raise awareness of the importance of multilingualism for the agencies’ operations and to foster multilingual communication to reach out to union citizens; regrets , however , that in certain institutions not all eu languages are equally prioritised;


### 2. welcomes the drafting of a new business continuity policy in 2021 to prepare the centre better for any future health crisis; ### 2. welcomes the drafting of a new business continuity policy in 2021 to prepare the centre better for any future crisis;


### 5. notes with satisfaction that in 2021 the centre finalised the actions included in its 2019-2020 anti-fraud action plan , in particular by updating its processes concerning the detection and reporting of fraud; ### 5. notes with satisfaction that in 2021 the centre finalised the actions included in its 2019-2020 anti-fraud action plan , in particular by updating its processes concerning the detection and reporting of fraud; expects the centre to continue its work on detecting and reporting fraud also in future;


### 6. regrets that the centre is not yet in possession of an emas certificate; urges the centre to initiate the emas registration procedure as soon as possible; notes with satisfaction the measures taken to reduce the space occupied and to save energy. ### 6. regrets that the centre is not yet in possession of an emas certificate; urges the centre to initiate the emas registration procedure as soon as possible; notes with satisfaction the measures taken to save energy and its work towards bringing more sustainability to its working spaces;


### a. whereas education is a fundamental right that should be equally accessible to all; whereas the pillar of social rights states that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education in order to participate fully in society; ### a. whereas lifelong education and training is a fundamental right that should be equally accessible to all; whereas the pillar of social rights states that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education in order to participate fully in society;


### a. whereas education is a fundamental right that should be equally accessible to all; whereas the pillar of social rights states that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education in order to participate fully in society; ### a. whereas education is a fundamental right and a public good that should be equally accessible to all; whereas the pillar of social rights states that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education in order to participate fully in society;


### a. whereas education is a fundamental right that should be equally accessible to all; whereas the pillar of social rights states that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education in order to participate fully in society; ### a. whereas education is a fundamental right that should be equally accessible to all; whereas the pillar of social rights states that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education in order to participate meaningfully in society;


### b. whereas new systemic changes such as the climate crisis , supranational political integration and the digital shift require the corresponding adaptation of educational systems , including citizenship education; ### b. whereas new systemic changes such as the climate crisis , supranational political integration and the digital shift require the corresponding adaptation of educational systems , including citizenship education; whereas the green transition calls for expanding citizenship education to include the need to act responsibly not only within a given community or society but towards the planetas a whole; whereas the digital shift opens new opportunities for active citizenship and democratic participation online but also encompasses risks and threats posed by misinformation and disinformation; whereas active digital citizenship should take into account and address the digital gap among generations;


### b. whereas new systemic changes such as the climate crisis , supranational political integration and the digital shift require the corresponding adaptation of educational systems , including citizenship education; ### b. whereas new systemic changes such as the climate crisis , supranational political integration , the digital shift or changes in labour market needs require the corresponding adaptation of educational systems , including citizenship education; whereas citizenship education contributes to the development of psycho-social and civic competences , thereby reinforcing employability and social wellbeing;


### b. whereas new systemic changes such as the climate crisis , supranational political integration and the digital shift require the corresponding adaptation of educational systems , including citizenship education; ### b. whereas new systemic changes such as climate change , supranational political integration and the digital shift require the corresponding adaptation of educational systems , including citizenship education;