### 39. notes the increased audience on several social media platforms from 2019 to 2020 with an increase of 39 % in visits to the council’s website , approximately 443 000 followers on facebook (an increase of 8 %) , approximately 561 000 followers on twitter (an increase of 22 %) and approximately 167 000 followers on instagram (an increase of 37 %); observes that there were more than 16 million visits to the council’s website in 2020; ### 39. notes the increased audience on several social media platforms from 2019 to 2020 with approximately 443 000 followers on facebook (an increase of 8 %) , approximately 561 000 followers on twitter (an increase of 22 %) and approximately 167 000 followers on instagram (an increase of 37 %); observes an increase of 39 % in visits to the council’s website , reaching more than 16 million visits in 2020;


### 45. stresses the well-established and respected practice followed by parliament over the course of almost twenty years of granting discharge to all union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies; recalls that the commission has declared its inability to oversee the implementation of the budgets of the other institutions; stresses the reiterated view of the commission that the practice of giving discharge to each institution for their administrative expenditure should continue to be pursued; ### 45. stresses the well-established and respected practice followed by parliament over the course of almost twenty years of granting discharge to all union institutions , bodies , offices and agencies; recalls that the commission has declared its inability to oversee the implementation of the budgets of the other institutions; stresses the reiterated view of the commission that the practice of giving discharge to each institution for their administrative expenditure should continue to be pursued directly by parliament;


### e. whereas some existing common provisions in the current european electoral act show the way towards necessary improvements , including those which provide for candidates to be elected by proportional representation using a list system or a single transferable vote system; for the freedom to establish constituencies at national level; for the introduction of a maximum non-obligatory electoral threshold of 5% , and for the prohibition of meps to hold a dual mandate in national and european parliament; ### e. whereas some existing common provisions in the current european electoral act show the way towards necessary improvements , including those which provide for candidates to be elected by proportional representation using a list system or a single transferable vote system; for the freedom to establish constituencies at national level; for the introduction of a maximum electoral threshold of 5% , and for the prohibition of meps to hold a dual mandate in national and european parliament;


### t. whereas the establishment of a joint constituency in which lists are headed by each political family’s candidate for the post of president of the commission would greatly strengthen european democracy and further legitimise the election of the president of the commission; ### deleted


### v. whereas any barriers to the right to vote for persons with disabilities , especially legal barriers for adults with intellectual disabilities declared legally incapacitated should be removed , guaranteeing physical and sensory accessibility in polling stations as well as alternative participation systems to exercise the right to vote , in particular through postal voting; ### v. whereas any barriers to the right to vote and stand as candidate for persons with disabilities , especially legal barriers for adults with disabilities declared legally incapacitated , should be removed , accessibility throughout the elections process should be ensured including by providing alternative participation systems to exercise the right to vote such as postal voting and appropriate voting arrangements for persons with disabilities to facilitate the exercise of their voting rights on an equal basis with others;


### w. whereas an electoral authority , acting as a network of member states' single contact authorities , should be set up at union level , as this would facilitate access to information on the rules governing the european elections , as well as streamlining the process , managing the joint constituency and enhancing the european character of those elections; ### w. whereas an electoral authority , acting as a network of member states' single contact authorities , should be set up at union level , as this would facilitate access to information on the rules governing the european elections , as well as streamlining the process and enhancing the european character of those elections;


### 4. observes that diverging electoral cultures have resulted in a range of different electoral systems; considers therefore that common minimum standards are needed , in order to ensure approximation towards a unified european electoral law and equality of the vote for citizens of the union , including as regards: the right to register a party and to stand for elections; access to ballots; the fielding of candidates; accessibility of voting; or what happens on the day of the elections; ### 4. observes that diverging electoral cultures have resulted in a range of different electoral systems and different voting rights across the eu; considers therefore that common minimum standards are needed , in order to ensure approximation towards a unified european electoral law and equality of the vote for citizens of the union , including as regards: the right to vote , the right to register a party and to stand for elections; access to ballots; the fielding of candidates; accessibility of voting for all citizens , especially for persons with disabilities; or what happens on the day of the elections;


### 8. considers gender equality to be a key horizontal element for improving the quality of eu democracy and enhancing a european public space; calls on member states to apply this principle and the provisions contained in the parliament’s proposal in the attached legislative act in a comprehensive way , in accordance with their own competences; calls for the introduction of lists of candidates with an equal number of male and female candidates for the electable places , for example through the use of zipped lists or other equivalent methods , since , in many member states , there is no legislation that ensures political gender parity in elections; ### 8. considers gender equality to be a key horizontal element for improving the quality of eu democracy and enhancing a european public space; calls on member states to apply this principle and the provisions contained in the parliament’s proposal in the attached legislative act in a comprehensive way , in accordance with their own competences; calls for the introduction of an equal number of male and female candidates for the electable places , for example through the use of zipped lists or other equivalent methods , since , in many member states , there is no legislation that ensures political gender parity in elections;


### 10. believes that all european voters should be allowed to indicate their preferred candidate for the president of the commission , and that leading candidates should be able to stand in all member states , nominated by a european political party , by a movement or by a coalition of european parties , putting forward a common electoral programme; ### 10. believes that all european voters should be allowed to indicate their preferred candidate for the president of the commission nominated by a european political party , by a movement or by a coalition of european parties , putting forward a common electoral programme;


### 11. calls on european political parties and movements to nominate their candidates for the position of president of the commission - or common candidates of a coalition of european parties and movements - at least 12 weeks before the start of the electoral period; considers that binding democratic procedures and transparency in the selection should be ensured; expects candidates to be placed in the first position of the corresponding list of the joint constituency; ### 11. calls on european political parties and movements to nominate their candidates for the position of president of the commission - or common candidates of a coalition of european parties and movements - at least 12 weeks before the start of the electoral period; considers that binding democratic procedures and transparency in the selection should be ensured;


### 15. considers that the introduction of a joint constituency from which forty-six members of the european parliament shall be elected and in which lists are headed by each political family’s candidate for the post of president of the commission could offer an opportunity to enhance the democratic and transnational dimension of the european elections; believes that the goal of establishing a joint constituency is achievable only if geographical , demographic and gender balance is ensured , by guaranteeing that smaller member states are not put at a competitive disadvantage compared to the larger member states; suggests in this respect introducing binding demographic representation in the lists for the joint constituency , such as maximum thresholds for candidates residing in the same member state and a minimum obligatory representation of nationals of different member states; encourages european parties and movements to appoint candidates in the joint lists coming from all member states; ### deleted


### (1) ‘political party’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives and which is either recognised by , or established in accordance with , the legal order of at least one member state and that intends to form or to join a european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements in order to table a list of candidates to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (1) ‘political party’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives and which is either recognised by , or established in accordance with , the legal order of at least one member state;


### (2) ‘political movement’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives which , rather than being established as a political party , is registered as an association of voters in accordance with applicable national provisions and which intends to form or joining a european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements in order to table a list of candidates to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (2) ‘political movement’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives which , rather than being established as a political party , is registered as an association of citizens in accordance with applicable national provisions and which intends to form or joining a european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements in order to table a list of candidates to , and campaign for , the union-wide constituency;


### (2) ‘political movement’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives which , rather than being established as a political party , is registered as an association of voters in accordance with applicable national provisions and which intends to form or joining a european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements in order to table a list of candidates to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (2) ‘political movement’ means an association of citizens which pursues political objectives which , rather than being established as a political party , is registered as an association of voters in accordance with applicable national provisions;


### (3) ‘european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements’ means an electoral alliance by a number of national political parties and/or national political movements equal to one quarter of the member states , where necessary rounded up to the nearest whole number , that tables a candidacy to , and campaigns for the union-wide constituency; ### deleted


### (3) ‘european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements’ means an electoral alliance by a number of national political parties and/or national political movements equal to one quarter of the member states , where necessary rounded up to the nearest whole number , that tables a candidacy to , and campaigns for the union-wide constituency; ### (3) ‘european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements’ means an electoral alliance of a number of national political parties and/or national political movements equal to one quarter of the member states , where necessary rounded up to the nearest whole number , that tables a candidacy to , and campaigns for the union-wide constituency;


### (4) ‘european political party’ means a political alliance of national political parties which pursues political objectives and is registered with the authority for european political parties and foundations in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 (8 ) for the purposes of tabling a candidacy to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (4) ‘european political party’ means a political alliance of national political parties which pursues political objectives and is registered with the authority for european political parties and foundations in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 (8 );


### (5) ‘european political movement’ means a transnational association of citizens present in at least a quarter of the member states , representing at least a number equal to 0.01% of the voting population in the relevant member states , which pursues political objectives , but is not established as a european political party , and is recognised for the purpose of tabling a candidacy to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (5) ‘european political movement’ means a transnational association of citizens present in at least a quarter of the member states , representing at least a number equal to 0.01% of the voting population in the relevant member states , which pursues political objectives , but is not established as a european political party;


### (5) ‘european political movement’ means a transnational association of citizens present in at least a quarter of the member states , representing at least a number equal to 0.01% of the voting population in the relevant member states , which pursues political objectives , but is not established as a european political party , and is recognised for the purpose of tabling a candidacy to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency; ### (5) ‘european political movement’ means a transnational association of citizens registered in at least a quarter of the member states , representing at least a number equal to 0.01% of the voting population in the relevant member states , which pursues political objectives , but is not established as a european political party , and is recognised for the purpose of tabling a candidacy to , and campaigning for , the union-wide constituency;


### (6) ‘european electoral coalition’ means an electoral alliance by two or more european political parties and/or european political movements that fields a list of candidates for and campaigns in the union-wide constituency. national political parties and/or national political movements can also join such an electoral alliance provided that they are not affiliated to a european political party and there is no other affiliated national political party to any of the european political parties of the electoral alliance; ### deleted


### (7) “european electoral entity” means a european political party , a european political movement , a european electoral alliance , or a european coalition of national political parties and/or national political movements; ### (7) “european electoral entity” means a european political party or a european political movement;


### (8) ´transnational list´ means the candidacy/list of candidates fielded in the union-wide constituency; ### deleted


### (10) ´funding from the union budget´ means a grant awarded in accordance with title viii or a contribution awarded in accordance with title xi of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 of the european parliament and of the council ('the financial regulation'). ### (10) ´funding from the union budget´ means a grant awarded in accordance with title viii or a contribution awarded in accordance with title xi of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 of the european parliament and of the council ('the financial regulation').


### subject to the provisions of this regulation and regarding the elements not provided for in it , the electoral procedure shall be governed in each member state by its national provisions. ### the electoral procedure for the election of the members of the european parliament shall be governed by the provisions of this regulation , and in each member state by its national provisions regarding the elements not provided for in it.


### those national provisions , which may , if appropriate , take account of the specific situation in each member state , shall not affect the essentially proportional nature of the voting system. ### those national provisions shall not affect the essentially proportional nature of the voting system.


### every european union citizen from 18 years of age shall have the right to vote and to stand as a candidate for election to the european parliament , in both the national and in the union-wide constituency , without prejudice to those member states that , at the date of the entry into force of this regulation , have set the minimum age that is lower than 18 for eligibility to vote and for eligibility to stand as a candidate. ### every european union citizen from 18 years of age shall have the right to vote and to stand as a candidate for election to the european parliament , without prejudice to those member states that , at the date of the entry into force of this regulation , have set the minimum age that is lower than 18 for eligibility to vote and for eligibility to stand as a candidate.


### every european union citizen from 18 years of age shall have the right to vote and to stand as a candidate for election to the european parliament , in both the national and in the union-wide constituency , without prejudice to those member states that , at the date of the entry into force of this regulation , have set the minimum age that is lower than 18 for eligibility to vote and for eligibility to stand as a candidate. ### every european union citizen from 18 years of age , and regardless of their legal capacity status , shall have the right to vote and to stand as a candidate for election to the european parliament , in both the national and in the union-wide constituency , without prejudice to those member states that , at the date of the entry into force of this regulation , have set the minimum age that is lower than 18 for eligibility to vote and for eligibility to stand as a candidate.


### — having regard to article 10(4) of the treaty on european union , ### — having regard to articles 2 and 10(4) of the treaty on european union ,


### — having regard to article 224 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , ### — having regard to article 224 and article 325 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ,


### a. whereas european political parties help to raise european political awareness and express the will of union citizens; whereas strong political parties and foundations at european level are essential for the development of a truly european political sphere; ### a. whereas european political parties help to raise european political awareness and express the will of union citizens; whereas strong political parties and foundations at european level are essential for the development of a truly european political sphere and that should play a more central role in the european elections's process;


### b. whereas european political parties should cooperate with their national member parties , in order to support them in bringing the union closer to the citizens; ### b. whereas european political parties should cooperate with their national member parties , in order to support them in bringing the union closer to the citizens in order to enhance democratic legitimacy and to more accurately reflect the role of the european parliament;


### c. whereas in order to continue to be aware of , to give expression to and where appropriate to mould the will of union citizens , it is essential that the role and functioning of european political parties and foundations are not limited concerning issues of exclusively european relevance at union level; whereas those european political parties and foundations should be allowed to use their funds accordingly; ### c. whereas in order to continue to be aware of , to give expression to and where appropriate to mould the will of union citizens , it is essential that the role and functioning of european political parties and foundations are not limited concerning issues of exclusively european relevance at union level; whereas those european political parties and foundations should be allowed to use their funds accordingly; whereas in order achieve their objectives , political parties and foundations must be able to have party members , foundations , associative structures , think tanks and representatives in any member state;


### e. whereas european political parties and foundations can play a role in promoting european policies on neighbouring countries under the common foreign and security policy and as part of the external relations of the union; whereas they should therefore be open to membership by parties or individuals from these countries and be allowed to receive contributions from them , provided that full transparency is ensured; ### e. whereas european political parties and foundations can play a role in promoting european policies on neighbouring countries under the common foreign and security policy and as part of the external relations of the union; whereas they should therefore be open to membership by parties or individuals from these countries and be allowed to receive contributions from them , provided that full transparency and compliance with article 325 tfeu and the union’s rules regarding the fight against fraud and corruption is ensured;


### g. whereas an alignment of the co-financing rate for european political parties with the level imposed on political foundations would prevent the accumulation of debt; ### g. whereas an increase in the rate of european financing for european political parties to the level imposed on political foundations would prevent the accumulation of debt;


### 3. notes , however , that a number of practical difficulties and political obstacles are still preventing european parties and foundations from achieving their full potential as active players in european democracy; ### 3. notes , however , that a number of administrative and political obstacles are still preventing european parties and foundations from achieving their full potential as active and visible players in european democracy both at european level as well as in the member states;


### 3. welcomes the fact that the appf developed a set of principles to render operational the right of eu political parties to campaign in european elections; highlights that the first review of the accounts identified possible improvements , particularly regarding the level of detail and comparability of the requested information; ### 3. acknowledges that the right to campaign in conjunction with the prohibition of funding other political parties , in particular national parties or candidates , may create uncertainty for eu political parties; stresses their major role in european elections to run european campaigns; welcomes the fact that the appf , together with the directorate-general for finance of the european parliament , developed a set of principles to render operational the right of eu political parties to campaign in european elections , while at the same time setting out its limits; asks the commission to insert these principles in regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014;


### 4. underlines the importance of the registration of european political parties and foundations , since it requires compliance with all its conditions , including respect for union fundamental values , and makes eligibility for funding from the union budget conditional upon such compliance , as well as the need to ensure full transparency; ### 4. underlines the importance of the registration of european political parties and foundations , since it requires compliance with all its conditions , including respect for shared union fundamental values , and makes eligibility for funding from the union budget conditional upon such compliance , as well as the need to ensure full transparency;


### 4. recalls that article 38 of regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 requires parliament to adopt a report by the end of 2021 , and the commission to present a report on the same matter six months after that , probably accompanied by a legislative proposal to amend the regulation; ### 4. recalls that article 38 of regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 requires parliament to adopt a report on the application of the regulation by the end of 2021 and the commission to present a report on the same matter six months after that , probably accompanied by a legislative proposal to amend the regulation; takes note that the evaluation will focus on tightening the financial and enforcement rules , reducing the administrative burden , enhancing transparency , and strengthening the genuine electoral representation of european citizens;


### 1. highlights that the funding awarded under regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 is part of the general budget of the european union and should therefore be implemented in accordance with the financial regulation (regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046); ### 1. recalls that regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 on the statute and funding of eu political parties and foundations is the legal framework establishing their rights and obligations; highlights that the funding awarded under this regulation is part of the general budget of the european union and should therefore be implemented in accordance with the financial regulation (regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046) , with an emphasis on the general principle of sound financial management; recalls the role of further instances of financial control within their respective mandates , namely the european court of auditors , the european anti-fraud office and the european public prosecutor’s office;


### 2. welcomes the 2019 annual activity report presented by the authority for european political parties and european political foundations (appf); notes that the appf performed the first review of the accounts of eu parties and foundations in the context of the european elections , ensuring their compliance with the financial regulation; ### 2. welcomes the 2019 annual activity report presented by the authority for european political parties and european political foundations (appf); takes note of the main activities and challenges encountered during 2019; notes that the appf performed the first review of the accounts of eu parties and foundations in the context of the european elections ensuring their compliance with the financial regulation; welcomes that the appf did not have to impose any sanction on an eu political party or foundation in 2019; takes note that , additionally , the appf intervened in proceedings before the general court of the european union , and liaised with member states to set up a network of national contact points and data protection authorities;


### 5. highlights that the funding of eu political parties and foundations must be transparent , not open to abuse and exclusively support political activities in line with the founding principles of the union expressed in article 2 of the treaty on european union; highlights that regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 introduced a procedure for assessing compliance , and unfulfillment can entail a decision to deregister an eu party; ### 5. highlights that the funding of eu political parties and foundations must be transparent , not open to abuse , and exclusively support political programmes and activities in line with the founding principles of the union expressed in article 2 of the treaty on european union; highlights that regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 introduced a procedure for assessing compliance , and unfulfillment can entail financial sanctions or a decision to deregister an eu party; underlines that stronger controls together with clear and proportional sanctions are indispensable to ensure their efficiency in terms of enforceability; points out that the authority has never triggered the values compliance procedure thus far; calls for a reinforcement of the current administrative set-up of the appf in order to better monitor the compliance with the relevant rules and the implementation of the sanctions;


### 6. acknowledges that the co-funding level can be challenging for eu political parties; believes that reducing the required own resources for eu parties to 5 % of the eligible expenditure could help to address this issue; ### 6. acknowledges that the co-funding level can be challenging for eu political parties; believes that reducing the required own resources for eu parties to 5 % of the eligible expenditure , as is the case for foundations already , could help to address this issue; asks the commission to establish stricter rules on ceiling , thresholds and reporting of donations to improve the transparency and accountability of the eu political parties and foundations;


### 7. recalls that regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 requires national parties to display the logo , the political programme and the website link of their eu party of affiliation on their websites as a condition for accessing funds; calls on the commission to clearly define the requirements related to the visibility of the european party of affiliation. ### 7. recalls that regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014 requires national parties to display the logo , the political programme and the website link of their eu party of affiliation on their websites “in a clear visible and user-friendly manner” as a condition for accessing funds; calls on the commission to clearly define the requirements related to the visibility of the european party of affiliation;


### 8. notes that the centre reported to have 2 women (22%) and 7 men (78%) in its senior management , while it has 20 women (38%) and 32 men (62%) in its management board notes that the staff overall is composed of 29 men (45%) and 36 women (55%); recalls the importance to ensure staff gender balance and calls on the centre to take this aspect into consideration with regards to future appointments within its senior management; further calls on the member states to take it into account when nominating the members of the management board; ### 8. notes with concern that the centre reported to have 2 women (22%) and 7 men (78%) in its senior management , while it has 20 women (38%) and 32 men (62%) in its management board; notes that the staff overall is composed of 29 men (45%) and 36 women (55%); recalls the importance to ensure staff gender balance and calls on the centre to take this aspect into consideration with regards to future appointments within its senior management; further calls on the member states to take this into account when nominating the members of the management board;


### amended proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of 'eurodac' for the comparison of biometric data for the effective application of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] , for identifying an illegally staying third-country national or stateless person and on requests for the comparison with eurodac data by member states' law enforcement authorities and europol for law enforcement purposes and amending regulations (eu) 2018/1240 and (eu) 2019/818 ### amended proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council on the establishment of 'eurodac' for the comparison of biometric data for the effective application of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] , for identifying an irregularly staying third-country national or stateless person and on requests for the comparison with eurodac data by member states' law enforcement authorities and europol for law enforcement purposes and amending regulations (eu) 2018/1240 and (eu) 2019/818


### (5a) ‘it is also necessary to introduce provisions that would ensure the functioning of that system within the interoperability framework established by regulations (eu) 2019/81725 and 2019/81826 of the european parliament and of the council. ### (5a) ‘it is also necessary to introduce provisions that would ensure the functioning of that system within the interoperability framework established by regulations (eu) 2019/81725 and 2019/81826 of the european parliament and of the council , while ensuring that access rights for the relevant authorities remain governed by the underlying legal instruments.


### (5c) likewise , for the purpose of managing irregular migration , it is necessary to allow eu-lisa to produce cross-system statistics using data from eurodac , the visa information system , etias and the entry/exit system. in order to specify the content of these cross-system statistics , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission's exercise of implementing powers.’; ### (5c) for the purpose of managing migration , and providing useful statistics to policy makers to encourage evidence-based policy making , eu-lisa shall be able to produce cross-system statistics using data from eurodac , the visa information system , etias and the entry/exit system. in order to specify the content of these cross-system statistics , implementing powers should be conferred on the commission. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council of 16 february 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the member states of the commission's exercise of implementing powers.’;


### (6) the following recital is inserted after recital 24: ### deleted


### support the objectives of the european travel information and authorisation system (‘etias’) established by regulation (eu) 2018/1240; ### deleted


### support the objectives of the visa information system (vis) referred to in regulation (ec) no 767/2008. ### deleted


### 2. without prejudice to the processing of data intended for eurodac by the member state of origin in databases set up under the latter's national law , biometric data and other personal data may be processed in eurodac only for the purposes set out in this regulation , in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] .’; ### 2. biometric data and other personal data collected for eurodac may be processed in eurodac only for the purposes set out in this regulation , in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] and in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [resettlement regulation] .’;


### the common identity repository (cir) as referred to in article 17(2) of regulation 2019/818; ### the common identity repository (cir) as referred to in article 17(2) of regulation 2019/818 that shall replace the central system to the extent that it stores the personal data referred to in article 18 of that regulation;


### 2. the cir shall contain the data referred to in article 12 , points (a) to (f) , (h) and (i) , article 13(2) (a) to (f) , (h) , and (i) , article 14(2) (a) to (f) , (h) and (i) and article 14a(a) to (f) , (h) and (i). the remaining eurodac data shall be stored in the central system. ### 2. the cir shall contain the personal data referred to in article 12 , points (a) to (f) , (h) and (i) , article 13(2) (a) to (f) , (h) , and (i) , article 14(2) (a) to (f) , (h) and (i) and article 14a(a) to (f) , (h) and (i). the remaining eurodac data shall be stored in the central system.


### 6. all datasets registered in eurodac corresponding to the same third country national or stateless person shall be linked in a sequence. where a search is launched with the fingerprints in the dataset of a third-country national or stateless person and a hit is obtained against at least one other set of fingerprints in another dataset corresponding to that same third country national or stateless person , eurodac shall automatically link those datasets on the basis of the fingerprints comparison. if necessary , the comparison of fingerprints shall be checked and confirmed by a fingerprint expert in accordance with article 26. when the receiving member state confirms the hit , it shall send a notification to eu-lisa that will confirm the linking. ### 6. all datasets registered in eurodac corresponding to the same third country national or stateless person shall be linked in a sequence. where a search is launched with the fingerprints in the dataset of a third-country national or stateless person and a hit is obtained against at least one other set of fingerprints in another dataset corresponding to that same third country national or stateless person , eurodac shall automatically link those datasets on the basis of the fingerprints comparison. however , its access from both the designated member states authorities and the european union authorized agencies must be strictly regulated , in order to effectively safeguard a person’s right to privacy and to data protection. hence , such access shall , namely , be limited in time and restricted to the data relevant for the very specific performance of their tasks. moreover , in case of any doubt , the comparison of fingerprints shall be checked and confirmed by a fingerprint expert in accordance with article 26. where a dataset registered in eurodac is deleted , the existence of a link to that dataset shall also be deleted automatically. when the receiving member state confirms the hit , it shall send a notification to eu-lisa that will confirm the linking.


### 7. the rules governing eurodac shall also apply to operations carried out by the member states as from the transmission of data to the central system until use is made of the results of the comparison.’; ### 7. the rules governing eurodac shall also apply to operations carried out by the member states as from the transmission of data to the central system or the cir until use is made of the results of the comparison.’;


### 1. from [the date of application of this regulation] , the central system of eurodac shall be connected to the european search portal referred to in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2019/818 in order to enable the automated processing referred to in article 11 of regulation (eu) 2018/1240. ### 1. from [the date of application of this regulation] , the eurodac component of the cir shall be connected to the european search portal referred to in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2019/818 in order to enable the automated processing referred to in article 20 of regulation (eu) 2018/1240.


### the number of rejected applicants resulting from the linking process referred to in article 4(6) and pursuant to article 12(za); ### the number of rejected applicants resulting from the linking process referred to in article 4(6) and pursuant to article 12(x);


### the number of data sets transmitted on persons referred to in articles 10(1) , 13(1) , 14(1) and 14a(1); ### the number of data sets transmitted on persons referred to in articles 10(1) , 13(1) in so far as such persons are not covered by the datasets referred to in article 10(1) , 14(1) , in so far as such persons are not covered by the datasets referred to in article 10 (1) and 14a(1);


### (4b) furthermore , for the purposes of applying regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation on asylum and migration management] it is necessary to flag whether , following security checks during screening , it appears that a person could pose a threat to internal security.’; ### deleted


### (11a) ‘for that purpose , it also necessary to clearly mark in eurodac the fact that an application for international protection has been rejected where the third-country national or stateless person has no right to remain and has not been allowed to remain in accordance with regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation].’; ### (11a) for that purpose , it also necessary to clearly mark in eurodac the fact that an application for international protection has been rejected [asylum procedure regulation].’;


### assist with the control of irregular immigration to the union and with the detection of secondary movements within the union and with the identification of illegally staying third-country nationals and stateless persons for determining the appropriate measures to be taken by member states ; ### assist with the supervision of irregular immigration to the union and with the detection of secondary movements within the union and with the identification of irregularly staying third-country nationals and stateless persons for determining the appropriate measures to be taken by member states ;


### “cir” means the common identity repository as defined in article 17 of regulation (eu) 2019/818; ### “cir” means the common identity repository as defined in article 17 of regulation (eu) 2019/818 which shall replace the central system of eurodac to the extent that it stores the personal data referred to in article 18 of that regulation;


### 5. data on persons covered by articles 10(1) , 13(1) , 14(1) and 14a(1) which are processed in the central system shall be processed on behalf of the member state of origin under the conditions set out in this regulation and separated by appropriate technical means. ### 5. biometric data on persons covered by articles 10(1) , 13(1) , 14(1) and 14a(1) which are processed in the central system shall be processed on behalf of the member state of origin under the conditions set out in this regulation and in accordance with regulation (eu) 2016/679 , regulation (eu) 2018/1725 or directive (eu) 2016/680 as appropriate , and shall be separated by appropriate technical means.


### 2. the automated processing referred to in article 11 of regulation (eu) 2018/1240 shall enable the verifications provided for in article 20 and the subsequent verifications of articles 22 and 26 of that regulation. ### 2. the automated processing referred to in article 20 of regulation (eu) 2018/1240 shall enable the verifications provided for in article 20 and the subsequent verifications of articles 22 and 26 of that regulation.


### 2. for the purposes of article 1(1)(f) , the etias national units , shall have access to and may consult the eurodac , in a read-only format , for the purpose of examining applications for travel authorisation. in particular , the etias national units may consult the data referred to in articles 12 , 13 , 14 and 14a. ### 2. the etias national units , shall have access to and may consult the eurodac , in a read-only format , for the purpose of examining applications for travel authorisation. in particular , the etias national units may consult the data referred to in articles 12 , 13 , 14 and 14a.


### from the [date of application of the regulation (eu) xxx/xxx amending the vis regulation] , as provided for in article [9] of that regulation , eurodac shall be connected to the european search portal referred to in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2019/817 in order to enable the automated processing referred to in article [9a] of regulation (ec) no 767/2008 in order to query eurodac and compare the relevant data in the visa information system with the relevant data in eurodac. the verifications shall be without prejudice to the specific rules provided for in article 9(b) of regulation 767/2008.’; ### from the [date of application of the regulation (eu) xxx/xxx amending the vis regulation] , as provided for in article [9] of that regulation , eurodac shall be connected to the european search portal referred to in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2019/817 to enable the automated processing referred to in article [9a] of regulation (ec) no 767/2008 and therefore to query eurodac and compare the relevant data in the visa information system with the relevant data in eurodac. the verifications shall be without prejudice to the specific rules provided for in article 9(b) of regulation 767/2008.’;


### (iii) who were illegally staying in a member state , ### (iii) who were irregularly staying in a member state ,


### (iii) who were illegally staying in a member state; ### (iii) who were irregularly staying in a member state;


### 27. encourages the agency to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity); suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes for all staff within the agency; ### 27. encourages the agency to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity) and cert-eu (computer emergency response team for the eu institutions , bodies and agencies) and to carry out regular risk assessments of its it infrastructure and to ensure regular audits and tests of its cyber defences; suggests to offer regularly updated cybersecurity-related training programmes for all staff within the agency;


### 9. commends the efforts by the commission to engage better with national stakeholders; recognises civil society as an essential actor for the rule of law , with an important role to play in the follow-up to the annual report and its implementation; calls on the commission to pursue the consistent involvement of civil society in the follow-up to the report at national level , in cooperation with the fra; ### 9. commends the efforts by the commission to engage better with national stakeholders; recognises civil society as an essential actor for the rule of law , with an important role to play in the follow-up to the annual report and its implementation; calls on the commission to pursue the consistent and meaningful involvement of civil society in both the preparation and the follow-up to the report at national level , in cooperation with the fra; including by allowing sufficient time to contribute to the process and reaching out extensively to civil society organisations in country visits; calls on the commission to secure a more inclusive , transparent and user-friendly approach to the cycle , to ensure meaningful stakeholder participation and accountability throughout the process; calls on the commission to further invest , through dedicated funding , in building capacity for csos to monitor and report on the rol situation in the member states , and to ensure adequate protection to civil society engaging in the process;


### 19. notes that the agency reached the adoption of cloud services (linked to telephony , video and web conferencing , online collaboration and document management) between 2020 and 2021 , thereby digitising the internal financial and other workflows; commends the adoption of the mission processing system (mips) which contribute to the digitalisation efforts of the agency and the optimisation of human and financial resources , including by replacing paper-based workflows while offering better reporting capabilities to its staff and the hr function; further commends the agency’s ongoing actions to ensure cyber security , as well as the new measures implemented in 2021 such as the use of two-factor authentication , geolocation connection monitoring , and installing latest product updates; ### 19. notes that the agency reached the adoption of cloud services (linked to telephony , video and web conferencing , online collaboration and document management) between 2020 and 2021 , thereby digitising the internal financial and other workflows; commends the adoption of the mission processing system (mips) which contribute to the digitalisation efforts of the agency and the optimisation of human and financial resources , including by replacing paper-based workflows while offering better reporting capabilities to its staff and the hr function; further commends the agency’s ongoing actions to ensure cyber security , as well as the new measures implemented in 2021 such as the use of two-factor authentication , geolocation connection monitoring , and installing latest product updates; encourages the agency to work in close cooperation with enisa (european union agency for cybersecurity) and cert-eu (computer emergency response team for the eu institutions , bodies and agencies) and to carry out regular risk assessments of its it infrastructure and to ensure regular audits and tests of its cyber defences;


### 4. acknowledges the need for strong and effective enforcement of the gdpr vis-à-vis large digital platforms and integrated companies , including areas such as online advertising and micro-targeting; ### 4. acknowledges the need for strong and effective enforcement of the gdpr vis-à-vis large digital platforms , integrated companies and other digital services , especially on areas of online advertising , micro-targeting , algorithmic profiling , the ranking , dissemination and amplification of content and data localisation;


### 6. stresses that there is necessity to facilitate the exercise of individual rights provided by the gdpr , such as data portability or rights in the context of automated processing , including profiling; calls on the edpb to issue further guidance on automated decision-making; ### 6. stresses that there is necessity to facilitate the exercise of individual rights provided by the gdpr , such as data portability or rights in the context of automated processing , including profiling; calls on the edpb to encourage online platforms to create a single point of contact for all their underlying digital platforms , wherefrom user requests can be forwarded to the correct recipient and to issue further guidance on automated decision-making;


### a. whereas the union’s security policy must be grounded in the values upon which the eu was founded and which are enshrined in article 2 of the teu , including the principles of democracy and the rule of law , and the charter of fundamental rights; ### a. whereas the union’s security policy must be grounded in the values upon which the eu was founded and which are enshrined in article 2 of the teu , including the principles of democracy and the rule of law , and the charter of fundamental rights; whereas any limitation on the exercise of these rights and freedoms must be provided for by law and respect the essence of those rights and freedoms. subject to the principle of proportionality , limitations may be made only if they are necessary and genuinely meet objectives of general interest recognised by the union or the need to protect the rights and freedoms of others;


### b. whereas the new eu security union strategy should react to the rapidly changing landscape of threats to european security; whereas the commission has identified cybercrime , including identity theft , cybersecurity , hybrid attacks , terrorist attacks and organised crime as the main challenges; ### b. whereas the new eu security union strategy should react to the rapidly changing landscape of threats to european security , many of which redefined by the covid-19 crisis; whereas the commission has identified cybercrime , including identity theft , cybersecurity , hybrid attacks , terrorist attacks and organised crime as the main challenges;


### b. whereas the new eu security union strategy should react to the rapidly changing landscape of threats to european security; whereas the commission has identified cybercrime , including identity theft , cybersecurity , hybrid attacks , terrorist attacks and organised crime as the main challenges; ### b. whereas the new eu security union strategy should react to rapidly changing european security threat landscape; whereas the commission has identified cybercrime , including identity theft , and cybersecurity , hybrid attacks , terrorist attacks and serious organised crimes , ranging from such as trafficking in human beings , trade in firearms , drug trafficking , and financial , economic and environmental crime , to be the main challenges;


### — having regard to articles 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , and 18 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union , ### — having regard to articles 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , and 18 , 19 and 47 of the charter of fundamental rights of the european union ,


### — having regard to articles 2 , 3 , 5 and 8 of the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms (echr) , ### — having regard to articles 2 , 3 , 5 , 8 and 13 of the european convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms (echr) ,


### — having regard to the judgements of the european court of human rights related to regulation (eu) no 604/2013 , and in particular sharifi v. austria of 5 december 2013 (chamber judgment) , mohammadi v. austria of 3 july 2014 (chamber judgment) , sharifi and others v. italy and greece of 21 october 2014 (chamber judgment) , and tarakhel v. switzerland of 4 november 2014 (grand chamber judgment) , ### — having regard to the judgements of the european court of human rights related to regulation (eu) no 604/2013 , and in particular sharifi v. austria of 5 december 2013 (chamber judgment) , mohammadi v. austria of 3 july 2014 (chamber judgment) , sharifi and others v. italy and greece of 21 october 2014 (chamber judgment) , and tarakhel v. switzerland of 4 november 2014 (grand chamber judgment) , and ecthr - m.s.s. v belgium and greece [gc]; application no. 30696/09 , judgement of 21 november 2011 , related to regulation (ec) no 343/2003 of 18 february 2003 (dublin ii)


### a. whereas 2.5 million people applied for asylum in the european union in the period 2015-2016 , a fourfold increase compared to 2012-2013; ### a. whereas 714 ,200 asylum applications were lodged in the eu in 2019;


### c. whereas in the case of most asylum applications the deadlines laid down as part of dublin procedures are not met and transfers are not carried out; ### c. whereas in the case of most asylum applications , the set of hierarchical criteria and the deadlines laid down as part of dublin procedures are not met and transfers are not carried out;


### incorporating the principle of solidarity into the management of asylum seekers ### incorporating the principle of solidarity in the dublin regulation


### 1. considers that the dublin system places a significant burden on a minority of member states , in particular when influxes of migrants occur; takes the view that the eu therefore needs a solidarity mechanism which makes for fair sharing of burdens and responsibility among member states , including through relocation on the basis of objective criteria of asylum seekers who are manifestly eligible for asylum; ### deleted


### 2. stresses that ad hoc agreements are no substitute for a harmonised and sustainable policy at eu level; deplores the fact that efforts to overhaul the dublin iii regulation have been blocked in the council; ### 2. stresses that ad hoc agreements are no substitute for a harmonised and sustainable common european and asylum system; deplores the fact that efforts to overhaul the dublin iii regulation have been blocked in the council;


### 3. notes that the crisis management tool provided for in article 33 did not provide effective support to the member states , nor did it offer a response to the consequences of the covid-19 crisis; considers that a solidarity-based crisis management mechanism , endowed with a financial instrument managed by the commission , should be established to ensure continuity of the right of asylum in the eu under the best possible conditions; ### 3. notes that the mechanism for early warning , preparedness and crisis management as set out in article 33 has not been applied to date , considers that a solidarity-based mechanism in the eu should be established to ensure continuity of the right of asylum in the eu and not to hinder arrivals and deflect responsibility; emphasizes that the protection of fundamental rights of asylum applicants should always remain at the centre of this mechanism; also notes that the provisions set out in the temporary protection directive has yet to be invoked;


### 4. calls on the member states to make use of the discretionary clause in article 17 when exceptional circumstances so warrant , for example to relocate asylum seekers currently living in the greek hotspots in an atmosphere of extreme tension and to provide decent reception conditions; ### 4. calls on the member states to expand the use of the discretionary clause in article 17 , to address challenging situations and humanitarian circumstances , as for example to relocate and provide decent reception conditions to asylum seekers currently living in hotspots in inhumane , degrading , unsanitary and unsafe conditions;


### 5. urges the introduction , in accordance with international law , of fast-track dublin procedures at the main points of irregular arrival in the eu , in european reception centres , in order to process asylum applications swiftly , assess their merits , determine the member state responsible and , where appropriate , return asylum seekers without an unnecessarily prolonged detention period; ### deleted


### 6. highlights the significant operational backing for dublin procedures provided by the european asylum support office (easo) in the hotspots; calls on the commission and the member states to facilitate the work of easo staff by allowing interviews in a language other than that of the country in which they are conducted; calls for the establishment of a european asylum agency , with sufficient financial and human resources; ### 6. highlights the significant operational and technical support provided by the european asylum support office (easo) to member states; calls on the commission and the member states to facilitate the work of easo staff and the commission to increase assistance to member states , especially those at the border of the eu; calls for the establishment of a european asylum agency , with sufficient financial and human resources , supporting member states with dublin procedures;


### 7. points out that the protection of fundamental rights must be at the heart of the measures taken to implement the dublin iii regulation , including the protection of children , victims of trafficking and the most vulnerable; ### 7. deplores that the rights of asylum seekers , including that to legal assistance , are often neglected when implementing the dublin iii regulation , points out that the protection of fundamental rights must be at the heart of eu asylum policies and of the implementation process of the dublin iii regulation , including the protection of minors , victims of trafficking , victims of torture , and the most vulnerable;


### 8. calls on the commission to monitor compliance with the hierarchy of criteria more closely; regards it as essential to clarify the conditions for applying the family reunification criterion and to harmonise the standard of proof required; calls on the member states and the commission to protect the best interests of children and to clarify the criteria for keeping children in detention; ### 8. calls on the commission to monitor compliance with the hierarchy of criteria more closely; regards it as essential to enable a better use of the family provisions , including by harmonising the standards of proof across member states in the direction of less stringent and more achievable standards; calls the commission and the member states to speed up family reunification procedures including through an immediate transfer to a country in which the applicant has family;


### 9. stresses that the number of transfer procedures has increased significantly , generating considerable human , material and financial costs; deplores , however , the fact that in only 11% of cases are transfers actually carried out , a further factor in the permanent overloading of asylum systems; stresses the lack of cooperation and information-sharing between member states; regards efforts to combat secondary movements as essential in order to reduce the number of transfer requests; proposes that the conditions which trigger transfer procedures be clarified and harmonised; ### 9. stresses that the number of transfer procedures has increased significantly , generating considerable human , material and financial costs; deplores , however , the fact that in only 11% of cases are transfers actually carried out , a further factor in the permanent overloading of asylum systems; stresses the lack of cooperation and information-sharing between member states; encourages member states to apply the discretionary clause more swiftly in cases where it becomes evident that transfers cannot be carried out , or where the individual situation of the applicant requires so;


### 10. considers that in some cases the rules on transfer of responsibility under dublin iii undermine the efficiency of asylum procedures and the carrying-out of transfers and contribute to the increase in the number of secondary movements by encouraging asylum-seekers to remain outside the system; calls on the commission to revise the rules , in order to give member states sufficient time to carry out transfers and do away with transfer of responsibility in cases where an asylum seeker absconds; ### 10. considers , according to the evidence , that in many cases asylum seekers remain outside of the system due to disproportionate use of the criterion of the first country of irregular entry and the insufficient consideration of the meaningful links and the particular needs of the applicants; calls the commission to revise the rules in order to increase trust between member states and between them and the asylum seekers;


### 11. considers that providing asylum seekers with legal assistance in connection with dublin procedures , in particular in the hotspots , would simplify the process of obtaining asylum and improve decision-making; calls on the member states to improve the information made available to asylum seekers on the complex dublin procedures , to ensure that it is clear and accessible to everyone; ### 11. considers that providing asylum seekers with legal assistance in connection with dublin procedures would enhance rights-compliant procedures , simplify dublin procedures and improve decision-making; calls on the member states to improve the information made available to asylum seekers on the complex dublin procedures , to ensure that it is clear and accessible to everyone;


### a single asylum application in the eu ### a rights-centred asylum application in the eu


### 12. stresses that the principle of a single asylum application in the eu is consistently flouted , a state of affairs at odds with the very purpose of the dublin iii regulation; considers that the competent national authorities should share their relevant information on a european database such as eurodac , in order to speed up procedures and prevent multiple asylum applications , while protecting personal data; ### 12. stresses that the principle of a single asylum application in the eu is consistently flouted , a state of affairs at odds with the very purpose of the dublin iii regulation; notes that there are multiple reasons for submission of additional asylum applications;


### 13. notes that the rate of protection for asylum seekers varies greatly between member states for certain nationalities; considers that a common list of safe countries and a shared country-risk analysis , or at least greater convergence , would reduce these disparities , and thus also the number of secondary movements; stresses that the return of persons not eligible for asylum is a prerequisite for the effectiveness of the dublin iii regulation; ### 13. notes that the rate of protection for asylum seekers varies greatly between member states for certain nationalities and this can contribute to onward movement; considers that accounting for individual needs of the applicant in the dublin procedures would reduce secondary movements; calls for the inclusion of a relocation criteria considering the "genuine links" with a particular member state as an efficient approach to reduce secondary movements;


### 15. notes that some two-thirds of asylum applications are submitted by nationals of safe countries who have arrived in the eu on a visa or visa waiver; considers that these manifestly unfounded applications contribute to the overloading of asylum systems; calls on the commission and the member states to make asylum and visa policies more consistent; ### deleted


### 16. proposes that easo be given an expanded role in analysing the flows of and pathways taken by asylum seekers , in order to better anticipate and understand pressures on asylum systems; ### 16. proposes that easo be given an expanded role in supporting member states in the implementation of the dublin iii regulation;


### 17. urges the commission and the council to work towards convergence in the bilateral agreements concluded between member states and with third countries , in order to optimise implementation of the dublin iii regulation; ### 17. urges the commission and the council to work towards convergence in the implementation of the dublin iii regulation by taking stock of the elements contributing to greater efficiency , and compliance with human rights legislation;


### (4) sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children constitute serious violations of human rights , in particular of the rights of children to be protected from all forms of violence , abuse and neglect , maltreatment or exploitation , including sexual abuse , as provided for by the 1989 united nations convention on the rights of the child and by the charter. digitisation has brought about many benefits for society and the economy , but also challenges including an increase of child sexual abuse online. the protection of children online is one of the union's priorities. on 24 july 2020 , the commission adopted an eu strategy for a more effective fight against child sexual abuse9 (“the strategy”) , which aims to provide an effective response , at union level , to the crime of child sexual abuse. ### (4) sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children constitute serious violations of human rights , in particular of the rights of children to be protected from all forms of violence , abuse and neglect , maltreatment or exploitation , including sexual abuse , as provided for by the 1989 united nations convention on the rights of the child and by the charter. in addition , the istanbul convention recognises that girls are often exposed to serious forms of gender-based violence including cyberviolence. digitisation has brought about many benefits for society and the economy , but also challenges , notably increased child sexual abuse ans child sexual exploitation online , which has been exacerbated during the covid-19 pandemic , resulting from broader access to potential victims and a sharp rise in the exchange of child sexual abuse material between child sexual offenders. there is also a growing number of cases of grooming during the covid-19 pandemic , including an increase of self-generated content. moreover , the increased misuse of privacy-enhancing technologies by offenders to disguise their horrendous actions has made it more difficult for law-enforcement authorities to prevent , detect , investigate and prosecute child sexual exploitation online. according to europol , the proliferation of anonymisation tools and the higher amount of child sexual abuse material may also lead to a higher risk of repeat victimisation8a. the protection of children online is one of the union's priorities as they are the most vulnerable in our society and not able to defend themselves.


### (5) certain providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services , such as webmail and messaging services , are already using specific technologies to detect and report child sexual abuse online to law enforcement authorities and to organisations acting in the public interest against child sexual abuse , or to remove child sexual abuse material , on a voluntary basis. those organisations refer to national hotlines for reporting child sexual abuse material , as well as to organisations whose purpose is to reduce child sexual exploitation , and prevent child victimisation , located both within the union and in third countries. collectively , those voluntary activities play a valuable role in enabling the identification and rescue of victims , and reducing the further dissemination of child sexual abuse material , while also contributing to the identification and investigation of offenders , and the prevention of child sexual abuse offences. ### (5) number-independent communication services have a major role to play in detecting cases of child sexual abuse online and in removing at source child sexual abuse material from their networks to avoid further victimisation as every new visualisation of the material is harmful for the victim. underaged children must have access to safe , accessible and age appropriate channels to report the abuse without fear , in particular when the abuser is in the inner circle of the victim. certain providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services , such as webmail and messaging services , are already using specific technologies to detect and report child sexual abuse online to law enforcement authorities and to organisations acting in the public interest against child sexual abuse and child exploitation , or to detect , remove and report child sexual abuse material in their services , on a voluntary basis. to enable the identification of the child victims and to properly identify detection errors by the providers , all the instances of possible child sexual abuse online should be reported to law enforcement authorities and to organisations acting in the public interest against child sexual abuse. those organisations refer to national hotlines for reporting child sexual abuse material , as well as to organisations whose purpose is to reduce child sexual exploitation , and prevent child victimisation , located both within the union and in third countries. collectively , those voluntary activities play a valuable role in enabling the identification and rescue of victims , and reducing the further dissemination of child sexual abuse ans child sexual exploitation material , while also contributing to the identification and investigation of offenders , and the prevention of child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation offences.


### (6) until 20 december 2020 , the processing of personal data by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services by means of voluntary measures for the purpose of detecting and reporting child sexual abuse online and removing child sexual abuse material is governed by regulation (eu) 2016/679. ### (6) until 20 december 2020 , the processing of personal data by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services by means of voluntary measures for the purpose of detecting and reporting child sexual abuse online and removing child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation material is governed by regulation (eu) 2016/679.


### (7) directive 2002/58/ec does not contain any specific provisions concerning the processing of personal and other data in connection with the provision of electronic communication services for the purpose of detecting and reporting child sexual abuse online and removing child sexual abuse material. however , pursuant to article 15(1) of directive 2002/58/ec , member states may adopt legislative measures to restrict the scope of the rights and obligations provided for in , inter alia , articles 5 and 6 of that directive , which concern confidentiality of communications and traffic data , for the purpose of prevention , investigation , detection and prosecution of criminal offences linked to child sexual abuse. in the absence of such legislative measures , and pending the adoption of a new longer-term legal framework to tackle child sexual abuse effectively at union level as announced in the strategy , there would be no legal basis for providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services to continue to detect and report child sexual abuse online and remove child sexual abuse material in their services beyond 21 december 2020. ### (7) directive 2002/58/ec does not contain any specific provisions concerning the processing of personal and other data in connection with the provision of electronic communication services for the purpose of detecting and reporting child sexual abuse online and removing child sexual abuse material. however , pursuant to article 15(1) of directive 2002/58/ec , member states may adopt legislative measures to restrict the scope of the rights and obligations provided for in , inter alia , articles 5 and 6 of that directive , which concern confidentiality of communications and traffic data , for the purpose of prevention , investigation , detection and prosecution of criminal offences linked to child sexual abuse. in the absence of such national legislative measures , and pending the adoption of a new longer-term legal framework to tackle child sexual abuse effectively at union level as announced in the strategy , there would be no legal basis for providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services to continue to detect and report child sexual abuse online and to detect , remove and report child sexual abuse material in their services beyond 21 december 2020.


### (8) this regulation therefore provides for a temporary derogation from article 5(1) and article 6 of directive 2002/58/ec , which protect the confidentiality of communications and traffic data. since directive 2002/58/ec was adopted on the basis of article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , it is appropriate to adopt this regulation on the same legal basis. moreover , not all member states have adopted legislative measures at national level to restrict the scope of the rights and obligations provided for in those provisions in accordance with article 15(1) of directive 2002/58/ec , and the adoption of such measures involves a significant risk of fragmentation likely to negatively affect the internal market. ### (8) this regulation therefore provides for a temporary derogation from article 5(1) and article 6 of directive 2002/58/ec , which protect the confidentiality of communications and traffic data. voluntary measures by providers offering number-independent interpersonal communications services in the union applied for the sole purpose of detecting and reporting child sexual abuse online and detecting , removing and reporting child sexual abuse material therefore become subject to the safeguards and conditions set out in this regulation. since directive 2002/58/ec was adopted on the basis of article 114 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , it is appropriate to adopt this regulation on the same legal basis. moreover , not all member states have adopted legislative measures at national level to restrict the scope of the rights and obligations provided for in those provisions in accordance with article 15(1) of directive 2002/58/ec , and the adoption of such measures involves a significant risk of fragmentation likely to negatively affect the internal market and the protection of fundamental rights , notably the rights of children who fall victim to child sexual abuse online across the union.


### (11) since the sole objective of this regulation is to enable the continuation of certain existing activities aimed at combating child sexual abuse online , the derogation provided for by this regulation should be limited to well-established technology that is regularly used by number-independent interpersonal communications services for the purpose of detecting and reporting child sexual abuse online and removing child sexual abuse material before the entry into force of this regulation. the reference to the technology includes where necessary any human review directly relating to the use of the technology and overseeing it. the use of the technology in question should therefore be common in the industry , without it necessarily being required that all providers use the technology and without precluding the further evolution of the technology in a privacy-friendly manner. in this respect , it should be immaterial whether or not a particular provider that seeks to rely on this derogation itself already uses such technology on the date of entry into force of this regulation. the types of technologies deployed should be the least privacy-intrusive in accordance with the state of the art in the industry and should not include systematic filtering and scanning of communications containing text but only look into specific communications in case of concrete elements of suspicion of child sexual abuse. ### (11) since the sole objective of this regulation is to enable the continuation of certain existing activities aimed at combating child sexual abuse online , the derogation provided for by this regulation should be limited to well-established technology that is regularly used by number-independent interpersonal communications services for the purpose of detecting and reporting child sexual abuse online and removing child sexual abuse material. the reference to the technology includes where necessary any human review directly relating to the use of the technology and overseeing it. the use of the technology in question should therefore be common in the industry , without it necessarily being required that all providers use the technology and without precluding the further evolution of the technology in a privacy-friendly manner. in this respect , it should be immaterial whether or not a particular provider that seeks to rely on this derogation itself already uses such technology on the date of entry into force of this regulation. the types of technologies deployed should be the least privacy-intrusive in accordance with the state of the art in the industry and should not include systematic filtering and scanning of communications containing text but only look into specific communications in case of concrete elements of suspicion of child sexual abuse.


### (14) in order to ensure transparency and accountability in respect of the activities undertaken pursuant to the derogation , the providers should publish reports on an annual basis on the processing falling within the scope of this regulation , including on the type and volumes of data processed , number of cases identified , measures applied to select and improve key indicators , the numbers and ratios of errors (false positives) of the different technologies deployed , measures applied to limit the error rate and the error rate achieved , the retention policy and the data protection safeguards applied. ### (14) in order to ensure transparency and accountability in respect of the activities undertaken pursuant to the derogation , the providers should publish reports on an annual basis on the processing falling within the scope of this regulation , including on the type and volumes of data processed , number of cases of child sexual abuse identified with gender-disaggregated data , when possible , measures applied to select and improve key indicators , the numbers and ratios of errors (false positives) of the different technologies deployed , measures applied to limit the error rate and the error rate achieved , the retention policy and the data protection safeguards applied.


### this regulation lays down temporary and strictly limited rules derogating from certain obligations laid down in directive 2002/58/ec , with the sole objective of enabling providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services to continue the use of technologies for the processing of personal and other data to the extent necessary to detect and report child sexual abuse online and remove child sexual abuse material on their services. ### this regulation lays down temporary and strictly limited rules derogating from certain obligations laid down in directive 2002/58/ec , with the sole objective of enabling providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services to use technologies for the processing of personal data to the extent necessary and proportionate to detect and report child sexual abuse online and detect , report and remove child sexual abuse material on their services.


### material constituting child pornography as defined in article 2 , point (c) , of directive 2011/93/eu of the european parliament and of the council; ### deleted


### ‘pornographic performance’ as defined in article 2(e) of directive 2011/93/eu. ### ‘pornographic performance’ as defined in article 2(e) of directive 2011/93/eu , including revenge porn.


### the specific obligations set out in article 5(1) and article 6 of directive 2002/58/ec shall not apply to the processing of personal and other data in connection with the provision of number-independent interpersonal communications services strictly necessary for the use of technology for the sole purpose of removing child sexual abuse material and detecting or reporting child sexual abuse online to law enforcement authorities and to organisations acting in the public interest against child sexual abuse , provided that: ### the specific obligations set out in article 5(1) and article 6 of directive 2002/58/ec shall not apply to the processing of personal data in connection with the provision of number-independent interpersonal communications services strictly necessary for the use of technology for the sole purpose of detecting and removing child sexual abuse material and detecting child sexual abuse online or reporting both to law enforcement authorities and to organisations acting in the public interest against child sexual abuse , provided that:


### the processing is proportionate and limited to well-established technologies regularly used by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services for that purpose before the entry into force of this regulation , and that are in accordance with the state of the art used in the industry and are the least privacy-intrusive; ### the processing is proportionate and limited to well-established technologies regularly used by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services for that purpose , and that are in accordance with the state of the art used in the industry and are the least privacy-intrusive;


### the processing is limited to what is strictly necessary for the purpose of detection and reporting of child sexual abuse online and removal of child sexual abuse material and , unless child sexual abuse online has been detected and confirmed as such , is erased immediately; ### the processing is limited to what is strictly necessary for the purpose of detection and reporting of child sexual abuse online and detection , reporting and removal of child sexual abuse material and. where no child sexual abuse online has been detected and confirmed as such , the relevant data shall be retained solely for the following purpose and only for the time period necessary:


### the provider annually publishes a report on its related processing , including on the type and volumes of data processed , number of cases identified , measures applied to select and improve key indicators , numbers and ratios of errors (false positives) of the different technologies deployed , measures applied to limit the error rate and the error rate achieved , the retention policy and the data protection safeguards applied. ### the provider annually publishes a report on its related processing , including on the type and volumes of data processed , number of cases of child sexual abuse and child sexual abuse material identified , reported and removed , showing gender disaggregated data , when possible , measures applied to select and improve key indicators , numbers and ratios of errors (false positives) of the different technologies deployed , measures applied to limit the error rate and the error rate achieved , the retention policy and the data protection safeguards applied.


### as regards point (d) , where child sexual abuse online has been detected and confirmed as such , the relevant data may be retained solely for the following purposes and only for the time period necessary: ### deleted


### a. whereas eu law requires the observance of fundamental rights , including those of third-country nationals , in all the eu’s internal and external action; whereas the eu’s external migration policy has affected the rights of people moving at regional level in third countries , notably the right to leave the territory , to asylum , to integrity , to liberty and to security , the prohibition of ill-treatment , refoulement and collective expulsion , and procedural guarantees; ### a. whereas eu law requires the implementation of fundamental rights , including those of third-country nationals , in all the eu’s internal and external action; whereas the eu’s external migration policy is affecting the rights of people moving at regional level in third countries , notably the human dignity , the right to leave the territory , to asylum , to integrity , to liberty and to security , the prohibition of ill-treatment , refoulement , push-backs and collective expulsion , and procedural guarantees;


### a. whereas migration is a global phenomenon amplified by globalisation , rising conflicts , inequalities , and climate disruption; whereas gradual , normative development within the modern international human rights framework of the rights of migrants , independently of their legal status , represents a source of progress and collective pride for humanity; whereas migrants remain , however , among the most vulnerable groups worldwide and continue to face violations of their rights; whereas migration continues to be for many individuals a human journey marred by suffering , discrimination and violence; whereas the european union , as a historic region of both emigration and immigration and as a community united by founding values of human dignity , freedom and human rights , has a particular duty to respect , protect and promote the rights of migrants , notably in its external dealings; ### a. whereas migration is a global phenomenon amplified by globalisation , rising conflicts , inequalities , and climate disruption; whereas gradual , normative development within the modern international human rights framework of the rights of migrants , independently of their legal status , represents a source of progress and collective pride for humanity; whereas migrants remain and - in particular - forcibly displaced persons , however , among the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups worldwide and continue to face violations of their rights; whereas migration continues to be for many individuals a human journey marred by suffering , discrimination and violence; whereas the european union , as a historic region of both emigration and immigration , as a community united by founding values of human dignity , freedom and human rights and as one of the worlds’ largest donors promoting sustainable development , supporting displaced persons and working through multilateral forums towards finding durable solutions , has a particular duty to respect , protect and promote the rights of migrants , notably in its external dealings;


### b. whereas at least 16 969 people have lost their lives in the mediterranean since 2014; whereas non-assistance to people in distress at sea and push-backs to unsafe ports in third countries violate the international law of the sea and the right to life; ### b. whereas at least 20.000 people have lost their lives in the mediterranean since 2014 and many more have perished in the sahara desert and elsewhere along the migratory routes; whereas non-assistance to people in distress at sea and push-backs to unsafe ports in third countries violate the international law of the sea as enshrined in the solas convention of 1974 and in the sar convention of 1979 , and the right to life and the eu's schengen acquis; whereas push-backs are happening along the eu's external borders with varying degrees of violence;


### b. whereas at least 16 969 people have lost their lives in the mediterranean since 2014; whereas non-assistance to people in distress at sea and push-backs to unsafe ports in third countries violate the international law of the sea and the right to life; ### b. whereas at least 16 969 people have lost their lives in the mediterranean since 2014; whereas non-assistance to people in distress at sea and push-backs to unsafe ports in third countries violate the international law of the sea , the right to physical and psychological integrity and the right to life;


### b. whereas the commission communication of 7 june 2016 on establishing a new partnership framework with third countries under the european agenda on migration , which builds on the gamm principles , stresses that migration issues are at the top of the eu’s external relations priorities; whereas this framework calls for intensified cooperation with third countries , through ‘partnerships’ aiming at ensuring cooperation on migration management , in effectively preventing irregular migration and readmitting irregular migrants , including with positive and negative incentives stemming from different policy elements within eu competence , including neighbourhood , development aid , trade , mobility , energy , security and digital policies , all leveraged towards the same objective; ### deleted


### 1. calls on the commission to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the human rights implications of the eu’s external migration policy , paying particular attention to the eu-turkey statement , cooperation with libya , the joint way forward with afghanistan , projects carried under the khartoum process and frontex cooperation; ### 1. calls on the commission to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the human rights implications of the eu’s external migration policy , paying particular attention to the eu-turkey statement , cooperation with libya , the joint way forward with afghanistan , projects carried under the khartoum process and frontex cooperation; calls on the commission to suspend any cooperation in which third countries fail to comply with the solas convention of 1974 and the sar convention of 1979.


### 1. calls on the commission to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the human rights implications of the eu’s external migration policy , paying particular attention to the eu-turkey statement , cooperation with libya , the joint way forward with afghanistan , projects carried under the khartoum process and frontex cooperation; ### 1. calls on the commission to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the human rights implications of the eu’s external migration policy , paying particular attention to the eu-turkey statement , cooperation with libya , the joint way forward with afghanistan , projects carried under the khartoum process and frontex cooperation , and to put in place measures designed to ensure the security of european citizens;


### 2. deplores the lack of transparency of the eutf and the fact that parliament is not involved in its scrutiny; calls on the commission to comprehensively review the implementation of the eutf , including by involving human rights csos; ### 2. deplores the lack of transparency of the eutf and the fact that parliament is not involved in its scrutiny; believes that the transparency , reporting and visibility of projects developed under the eutf are important for the involvement of national and regional authorities , with a view to creating the conditions for greater involvement on their part and facilitating the participation of the member states; calls on the commission to comprehensively review the implementation of the eutf , including by involving human rights csos;


### 2. deplores the lack of transparency of the eutf and the fact that parliament is not involved in its scrutiny; calls on the commission to comprehensively review the implementation of the eutf , including by involving human rights csos; ### 2. deplores the lack of transparency of the eu trust fund for africa (eutf) and the fact that parliament is not involved in its scrutiny; calls on the commission to comprehensively review the implementation of the eutf , including by ensuring the full power of scrutiny of the european parliament on the choice of the projects and building a dialogue with csos working on the ground and on human rights protection;


### 2. deplores the lack of transparency of the eutf and the fact that parliament is not involved in its scrutiny; calls on the commission to comprehensively review the implementation of the eutf , including by involving human rights csos; ### 2. deplores the lack of transparency of the eutf and the fact that parliament is not involved in its scrutiny , as opposed to the full control for member states over the strategic board; calls on the commission to comprehensively review the implementation of the eutf , including by involving local and human rights csos , and the composition of its board;


### 2. stresses that these obligations require not only the abstract recognition of the applicability of the relevant standards , but also an appropriate operationalisation through detailed and specific instruments that allow for effective protection in practice as well as through a human rights-based approach to the entire migration policy cycle , from formulation to adoption , implementation and evaluation; ### 2. stresses that these obligations require not only the abstract recognition of the applicability of the relevant standards , but also an appropriate operationalisation through detailed and specific instruments that allow for effective protection and safeguards in practice as well as through a human rights-based approach to the entire migration policy cycle , from formulation to adoption , implementation , monitoring and evaluation;


### 2. recalls that eu development cooperation must have as its main objective the reduction and eradication of poverty and that it must be based on partner countries’ development agendas , following a needs and rights-based approach , and not on eu domestic interests; ### 2. recalls that eu development cooperation must have as its main objective the reduction and eradication of poverty and of inequalities , while living no-one behind , and that it must be based on partner countries’ development agendas , following a needs and rights-based approach , and not on eu domestic interests;


### 3. condemns the increasing use by the eu and member states of informal arrangements with third countries such as statements , declarations , standard operating procedures and memoranda of understanding that aim to step up returns and prevent people from finding safety in europe; calls for the suspension of arrangements that are incompatible with the charter of fundamental rights , the eu treaties and international law; calls for full transparency over such arrangements and their implementation. ### 3. condemns the increasing use by the eu and member states of informal arrangements with third countries such as statements , declarations , standard operating procedures and memoranda of understanding that aim to step up returns and prevent people from finding safety in europe and that circumvent existing legal framework; calls for the suspension of arrangements that are incompatible with the charter of fundamental rights , the eu acquis and international law; calls for full transparency over such arrangements and their implementation.


### 3. recalls that the eu and , when applying eu law , the member states , in their external and extraterritorial actions in the areas of migration , borders and asylum , should pay specific attention to the rights enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights , including the right to liberty , the right to asylum , human dignity and security , the prohibition of ill-treatment , slavery and forced labour , and the obligation to take the interests of the child as a primary consideration and to ensure non-discrimination and procedural guarantees such as the right to an effective remedy and data protection; ### 3. recalls that , in compliance with article 3(5) and 21 teu , the eu and , when applying eu law , the member states , in their external and extraterritorial actions in the areas of migration , borders and asylum , shall respect the rights enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights , including the right to life , the right to liberty , the right to asylum , human dignity and security , the protection from enforced disappearance , the prohibition of ill-treatment , torture , slavery and forced labour , the right to the protection of personal data , protection in the event of removal , expulsion or extradition and the obligation to take the interests of the child as a primary consideration , as well as adopting a gender-sensitive approach , and to ensure non-discrimination and procedural guarantees such as the right to an effective remedy and data protection;


### 3. takes note of the eu’s new pact on migration and asylum; expresses its regret that the proposed measures are insufficient to ensure respect for migrants’ human rights and is especially worried about the externalisation of eu border management and migration control; ### 3. takes note of the eu’s new pact on migration and asylum; expresses its regret that the proposed measures are insufficient to ensure respect for migrants’ human rights , focusing mainly on reducing the arrival of migrants in europe and facilitating returns to their countries of origin , and is especially worried about the externalisation of eu border management and migration control;