### - to be responsible for establishing standards for the governance of artificial intelligence , robotics and related technologies , including by liaising with the maximum possible number of stakeholders and civil society representatives. ### - to be responsible for implementing standards for the governance of artificial intelligence , robotics and related technologies , including by liaising with the maximum possible number of stakeholders and civil society representatives.


### (7) the development , deployment and use of artificial intelligence , robotics and related technologies , including the software , algorithms and data used or produced by such technologies , should be such as to ensure that the best interests of citizens are considered , and should respect fundamental rights as set out in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union (‘the charter’) , settled case-law of the court of justice of the european union , and other european and international instruments which apply in the union. ### (7) the development , deployment and use of artificial intelligence , robotics and related technologies , including the software , algorithms and data used or produced by such technologies , should be meant to complement human capabilities , not to substitute them , it should be aimed at ensuring that the best interests of citizens are considered , and it should respect fundamental rights as set out in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union (‘the charter’) , settled case-law of the court of justice of the european union , and other european and international instruments which apply in the union.


### (8) artificial intelligence , robotics and related technologies have been provided with the ability to learn from data and experience , as well as to take founded decisions. such capacities need to remain subject to meaningful human review , judgment , intervention and control. the technical and operational complexity of such technologies should never prevent their deployer or user from being able to , at the very least , alter or halt them in cases where the compliance with the principles set out in this regulation is at risk. ### (8) artificial intelligence , robotics and related technologies have been provided with the ability to learn from data and experience , as well as to take founded decisions. such capacities need to remain subject to meaningful human review , judgment , intervention and control. the technical and operational complexity of such technologies should never prevent their deployer or user from being able to , at the very least , enable a fail-safe shutdown , alter , halt or redress them in cases where the compliance with the principles set out in this regulation is at risk.


### (10) notwithstanding the risk assessment carried out in relation to compliance with ethical principles , artificial intelligence , robotics and related technologies , including the software , algorithms and data used or produced by such technologies , should always be assessed as to their risk on the basis of objective criteria and in line with relevant sector-specific legislation applicable in different fields such as those of health , transport , employment , justice and home affairs , media , education and culture. ### (10) notwithstanding the risk assessment carried out in relation to compliance with ethical principles , artificial intelligence , robotics and related technologies , including the software , algorithms and data used or produced by such technologies , should always be assessed as to their risk and subject to corresponding legal obligations on the basis of objective criteria and in line with relevant sector-specific legislation applicable in different fields such as those of health , transport , employment , justice and home affairs , media , education and culture.


### (20) in line with union law , legitimate aims that might objectively justify any differential treatment between persons or group of persons are the protection of public safety , security and health , the prevention of criminal offences , the protection of individual rights and freedoms , fair representation and objective professional requirements. ### (20) in line with union law , legitimate aims that might objectively justify any differential treatment between persons or group of persons are the protection of public safety , security and health , the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms , fair representation and objective professional requirements.


### b. whereas the purpose of the construction products regulation (cpr) is to remove technical barriers to trade in construction products in order to enhance their free movement in the internal market; ### b. whereas the purpose of the construction products regulation (cpr) is to remove technical barriers to trade in construction products in order to enhance their free movement in the internal market while ensuring that products meet safety standards , no matter where they are manufactured in the eu;


### c. whereas the slow adoption and non-citation of harmonised standards is problematic , as the adoption process is not keeping pace with developments in the sector , creating uncertainty for businesses; ### c. whereas the slow adoption and non-citation of harmonised standards is problematic , as the adoption process is not keeping pace with developments in the sector , creating uncertainty for businesses; whereas , it is necessary to establish clear and comprehensive requirements at european level as regards the quality of construction products;


### 2. points to the specific nature of the cpr , which differs from the general principles of the new legislative framework (nlf) , chiefly because it does not harmonise any specific requirements or minimum safety levels for construction products , but instead defines a common technical language for measuring the performance of construction products over their essential characteristics; ### 2. points to the specific nature of the cpr , which differs from the general principles of the new legislative framework (nlf) , chiefly because it does not harmonise any specific requirements or minimum safety levels for construction products , thus unbalancing and fragmenting the internal market , but instead defines a common technical language for measuring the performance of construction products over their essential characteristics;


### 3. highlights that the cpr ensures the free circulation of construction products within the union , while member states retain control of the rules on construction works; points out that building regulations set at member state level are generally influenced by the performance of the construction products which are integrated in the works; ### 3. highlights that the current cpr ensures the free circulation of construction products within the union , while member states retain control of the rules on construction works; points out that building regulations set at member state level are influenced by the performance of the construction products , while a lack of eu-level product performance and information requirements weakens the single market for construction products;


### 8. points to the fact that standardisation issues need to be addressed in all steps of the preparation process; calls for transparency and openness from all parties involved; highlights the need to ensure the high quality of the mandates issued by the commission and the necessity to provide clear guidelines for the standardisation bodies; suggests establishing clearly defined timeframes for the commission to assess the prepared standards and clear deadlines for all parties to ensure further revision if a mandate or the cpr is found not to have been adhered to; considers it important to define the scope of the standards more precisely so that manufacturers can have clear guidance when declaring that their products fall within the scope; ### 8. points to the fact that standardisation issues need to be addressed in all steps of the preparation process; calls for transparency and openness from all parties involved; highlights the need to ensure the high quality of the mandates issued by the commission and the necessity to provide clear guidance for the standardisation bodies; further encourages the commission to develop comprehensive and horizontal guidelines for the standardisation bodies , outlining the structure and requirements of each standard; suggests establishing clearly defined timeframes for the commission to assess the prepared standards and clear deadlines for all parties to ensure further revision if a mandate or the cpr is found not to have been adhered to; considers it important to define the scope of the standards more precisely so that manufacturers can have clear guidance when declaring that their products fall within the scope; calls on the commission to consider the practical feasibility in dividing standards into mandatory standards covering regulatory needs in member states and market driven voluntary standards;


### 8. points to the fact that standardisation issues need to be addressed in all steps of the preparation process; calls for transparency and openness from all parties involved; highlights the need to ensure the high quality of the mandates issued by the commission and the necessity to provide clear guidelines for the standardisation bodies; suggests establishing clearly defined timeframes for the commission to assess the prepared standards and clear deadlines for all parties to ensure further revision if a mandate or the cpr is found not to have been adhered to; considers it important to define the scope of the standards more precisely so that manufacturers can have clear guidance when declaring that their products fall within the scope; ### 8. points to the fact that standardisation issues need to be addressed in all steps of the preparation process; calls for transparency , clarity and openness from all parties involved; highlights the need to ensure the high quality of the mandates issued by the commission and the necessity to provide clear guidelines for the standardisation bodies; suggests establishing clearly defined timeframes for the commission and increase human resources in the relevant units to efficiently assess the prepared standards and clear deadlines for all parties to ensure further revision if a mandate or the cpr is found not to have been adhered to; considers it important to define the scope of the standards more precisely so that manufacturers can have clear guidance when declaring that their products fall within the scope;


### 9. believes that owing to the mandatory nature of standards and the fact that they are considered part of union legislation , the texts of issued harmonised standards should be available in all union languages; highlights the need to ensure high-quality translation and involve national standardisation bodies in the translation process; calls on the commission to further support and simplify the financial arrangements for the translation of harmonised standards; ### 9. believes that owing to the current mandatory nature of standards and the fact that they are considered part of union legislation , the texts of issued harmonised standards should be available in all union languages; highlights the need to ensure open-access , high-quality translation and involve national standardisation bodies in the translation process; calls on the commission to further support and simplify the financial arrangements for the translation of harmonised standards;


### 14. calls on the commission to consider the possibility of including in the cpr minimum product requirements aimed at ensuring health and safety and protecting the environment and other public interests , thereby following the approach of nlf legislation , which has proven to be effective; ### deleted


### 15. emphasises the importance of fully harnessing digital technologies , which could allow for clear , transparent and reliable information to be provided to economic operators and end-users and enable market surveillance authorities to carry out their activities more effectively; calls on the commission to evaluate the use of such technologies; ### 15. emphasises the importance of fully harnessing digital technologies , which could allow for clear , transparent and reliable information to be provided to economic operators and end-users and enable market surveillance authorities to carry out their activities more effectively; calls on the commission to evaluate the use of such technologies , building on the existing experiences such as the eprel database and the ongoing scip database and developing solutions towards a smart integration of existing data that can be scattered in different information systems;


### 16. believes that digital solutions such as a ‘smart dop’ could be used to allow economic operators to quickly assess and compare requirements for construction works with the information provided in the dop; ### 16. believes that digital solutions such as a ‘smartproduct passport’1a could be used to allow economic operators to quickly assess and compare requirements for construction works with the information provided in the dop;


### 17. is concerned by the fact that market surveillance for construction products is seen as insufficient and ineffective by the industry; emphasises that such a situation undermines the level playing field for economic operators who comply with the legislation , to the benefit of rogue traders , who do not; points out that weak and inconsistent market surveillance could lead to an increase of products that do not meet their declared performance , putting end-users at risk; ### 17. is concerned by the fact that market surveillance for construction products is seen as insufficient and ineffective by the industry; emphasises that such a situation undermines the level playing field for economic operators who comply with the legislation , to the benefit of rogue traders , who do not; points out that weak and inconsistent market surveillance could lead to an increase of products that do not meet their declared performance , putting both businesses , especially smes , and end-users at risk; outlines that market surveillance need to be enhanced and a more consistent approach needs to be applied across all member states;


### 18. calls on the member states to fully implement regulation (eu) 2019/1020 , which aims to strengthen the market surveillance of products covered by union harmonisation legislation , including the cpr; ### 18. calls on the member states to fully implement regulation (eu) 2019/1020 , which aims to strengthen the market surveillance of products covered by union harmonisation legislation , including the cpr and to provide the necessary financial , human and technical resources to allow market surveillance authorities to perform their duties efficiently;


### 19. calls on the commission to adopt implementing acts under regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in order to determine the uniform conditions of checks , criteria for the determination of the frequency of checks and the amount of samples to be checked in relation to certain products or categories of products , and to lay down benchmarks and techniques for checks on harmonised products , including construction products; ### 19. calls on the commission to adopt implementing acts under regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in order to determine the uniform conditions of checks , criteria for the determination of the frequency of checks and the amount of samples to be checked in relation to certain products or categories of products , and to lay down benchmarks and techniques for checks on harmonised products , including construction products , taking inspiration from the verification procedure as legally defined in ecodesign implementing measures , and the ecodesign adco group collaboration among mss to optimise surveillance activities and dedication of resources;


### 19. calls on the commission to adopt implementing acts under regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in order to determine the uniform conditions of checks , criteria for the determination of the frequency of checks and the amount of samples to be checked in relation to certain products or categories of products , and to lay down benchmarks and techniques for checks on harmonised products , including construction products; ### 19. calls on the commission to adopt implementing acts under regulation (eu) 2019/1020 in order to determine the uniform conditions of checks , criteria for the determination of the frequency of checks and the amount of samples to be checked in relation to certain products or categories of products , and to lay down benchmarks and techniques for checks on harmonised products , including construction products; calls on member states to ensure that their market surveillance staff have the right qualifications;


### 20. considers it necessary for national market surveillance authorities responsible for construction products to cooperate closely with national building control authorities to ensure a nuanced approach in assessing the conformity of construction products used in construction works with the declared performance or intended use , as well as ensure their compliance with building regulations , thereby guaranteeing the safety and security of end-users; ### 20. considers it necessary for national market surveillance authorities responsible for construction products to cooperate closely with national building control authorities and with producers to ensure a nuanced approach in assessing the conformity of construction products used in construction works with the declared performance or intended use , as well as ensure their compliance with building regulations , thereby guaranteeing the safety and security of end-users , as well as fair competition in the internal market;


### 21. points to the increase in online sales in the construction sector; highlights the need to ensure the effective market surveillance of construction products sold online , especially those purchased from non-eu economic operators; ### 21. points to the increase in online sales in the construction sector; highlights the need to ensure the effective market surveillance of construction products sold online , especially those purchased from non-eu economic operators , that might not comply with the eu legislation and therefore could influence the quality and safety of constructions;


### 24. calls on the commission to explore the relevance of incorporating certain requirements such as sustainability criteria into the harmonised standards under the cpr , so as to provide manufacturers with one single framework for the testing of products; stresses the importance of a proper assessment of the product categories to which such requirements would be relevant; highlights that such incorporation should not lead to an increase in the prices of construction products; ### 24. calls on the commission to explore the relevance of incorporating certain requirements such as environmental into the harmonised standards under the cpr , so as to provide manufacturers with one single framework for the testing of products; stresses the importance of a proper assessment of the product categories to which such requirements would be relevant; highlights that such incorporation should not lead to an increase in the prices of construction products;


### 26. calls on the commission to clarify the relationship of the cpr to related internal market legislation , such as the ecodesign directive16 , the energy labelling regulation17 , the waste framework directive18 and the drinking water directive19 , and , where necessary , to streamline the relevant provisions in order to ensure legal clarity for businesses; ### 26. calls on the commission to clarify the relationship of the cpr to related internal market legislation , such as the ecodesign directive16 , the energy labelling regulation17 , the waste framework directive18 and the drinking water directive19 , and , where necessary , to streamline the relevant provisions in order to close regulatory loopholes and ensure legal clarity for businesses , while taking into account new business models;


### 28. stresses the need to ensure legal clarity for a transitional period as regards any revision of the cpr and the review of the cpr acquis , in order to avoid a legal vacuum; ### 28. stresses the need to ensure legal clarity for a transitional period as regards any revision of the cpr and the review of the cpr acquis , in order to avoid a legal vacuum; considers that it is necessary to clarify the purpose and limits of the cpr in relation to other european legislative acts in order to avoid possible overlap of legislation;


### 29. is concerned that any revision of the cpr and , in particular , the review of the cpr acquis will take significant time , while manufacturers need immediate solutions to overcome the legal uncertainty resulting from the lack of updated harmonised standards; calls on the commission to address this issue prior to any revision of the cpr and in the review of the cpr acquis; ### 29. is concerned that any revision of the cpr and , in particular , the review of the cpr acquis will take significant time , while manufacturers , building companies , builder-owners , awarding authorities , planners , member states users and end-users need immediate solutions to overcome the legal uncertainty resulting from the lack of updated harmonised standards and , among others , regulatory gaps; calls on the commission to address this issue as a matter of priority , including a targeted short-term legal amendment to cope with the urgent legal and technical challenges and at the same time to forcefully advance a fundamental revision of the cpr; calls on the commission to address this issue prior to any revision of the cpr and the review of the cpr acquis.


### a. whereas the professional qualifications directive (pqd) explicitly seeks to harness intra-eu mobility to match labour market needs and skills across the union by making it easier for workers of certain professions to find employment in different member states; ### a. whereas the professional qualifications directive (pqd) seeks to enable professionals to work or establish themselves across the union and to make it easier for workers of certain professions to find employment in different member states;


### a. whereas article 45 tfeu stipulates that freedom of movement must entail the abolition of any discrimination based on nationality between workers of the member states as regards employment , remuneration and other conditions of work and employment; ### a. whereas article 45 tfeu stipulates that freedom of movement of workers must entail the abolition of any discrimination based on nationality between workers of the member states as regards employment , remuneration and other conditions of work and employment;


### b. whereas the free movement of workers , the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market; ### b. whereas the free movement of workers , the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market; whereas the protection and promotion of fair wages , gender equality and decent working and employment conditions play a key role in creating a well-functioning , fair and sustainable single market;


### b. whereas the free movement of workers , the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market; ### b. whereas the free movement of workers , the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market; whereas the un 2030 agenda and the sustainable development goals (sdgs) must be fully developed and implemented into and across all internal market policies , in order to tackle any form of environmental and social dumping;


### c. whereas the free movement of persons is essential to the european project , is of mutual benefit to both sending and host member states , and is also a prerequisite for achieving economic , social and territorial cohesion goals; whereas the eu does not currently use the full potential of intra-eu mobility; ### c. whereas the free movement of workers is essential to the european integration , can be of mutual benefit to both sending and host member states , and supports economic , social and territorial cohesion goals; whereas the eu currently neither uses the full potential of intra-eu mobility , nor effectively enforces compliance with applicable rules on labour mobility or ensures a sufficient degree of protection of mobile and migrant workers;


### c. whereas the free movement of persons is essential to the european project , is of mutual benefit to both sending and host member states , and is also a prerequisite for achieving economic , social and territorial cohesion goals; whereas the eu does not currently use the full potential of intra-eu mobility; ### c. whereas the free movement of persons is essential to the european integration process , is of mutual benefit to both sending and host member states , and is also a prerequisite for achieving economic , social and territorial cohesion goals; whereas the eu does not currently use the full potential of intra-eu mobility nor effectively enforces full compliance with applicable rules on labour mobility or addresses shortcomings of the current legal framework on the protection of cross-border , posted , mobile , and migrant workers;


### a. whereas the defence procurement directive seeks to introduce fair and transparent rules for defence procurement in an effort to make it easier for defence companies in the member states to access other member states’ defence markets; ### a. whereas the defence procurement directive seeks to introduce fair and transparent rules for defence procurement in an effort to make it easier for defence companies in the member states to access other member states’ defence markets; notes that there is unfortunately no adequate access for smes and that they face major challenges when participating in public procurement procedures;


### 1. welcomes some of the positive trends witnessed in the progressive implementation of the defence procurement directive , namely the increasing number of contract notices and contract-award notices issued by member states , and the increasing proportion of procurement that has been tendered competitively through tenders electronic daily (ted); stresses , however , that a very high volume of procurement expenditure is still incurred outside the directive; ### 1. welcomes some of the positive trends witnessed in the progressive implementation of the defence procurement directive , namely the increasing number of contract notices and contract-award notices issued by member states , and the increasing proportion of procurement that has been tendered competitively through tenders electronic daily (ted); stresses , however , that a very high volume of procurement expenditure is still incurred outside the directive and an overwhelming percentage of contracts are still awarded nationally;


### 1. welcomes some of the positive trends witnessed in the progressive implementation of the defence procurement directive , namely the increasing number of contract notices and contract-award notices issued by member states , and the increasing proportion of procurement that has been tendered competitively through tenders electronic daily (ted); stresses , however , that a very high volume of procurement expenditure is still incurred outside the directive; ### 1. welcomes some of the positive trends witnessed in the progressive implementation of the defence procurement directive , namely the increasing number of contract notices and contract-award notices issued by member states , and the increasing proportion of procurement that has been tendered competitively through tenders electronic daily (ted); stresses , however , that a very high volume of procurement expenditure is still incurred outside the directive , and that procedures are still not easily accessible by smes;


### 3. believes , in this regard , that the commission should take a more proactive role in monitoring the exclusions used by the member states in their awarding of contracts outside the scope of the defence procurement directive , and should not be mainly reliant on received complaints filed by the industry; ### 3. calls for a reduction in the use of exemptions and offset requirements in defence acquisitions; believes , in this regard , that the commission should take a more proactive role in monitoring the necessity and proportionality of exclusions invoked by the member states in their awarding of contracts outside the scope of the defence procurement directive , and should not be mainly reliant on received complaints filed by the industry;


### 3. highlights that an overwhelming percentage of contracts are still awarded nationally; regrets the persistently significant degree of opacity in acquisition practices; deplores the widespread use of exemptions and of offset requirements; calls for the systematic and comprehensive reporting of data by member states concerning their use of exemptions in order to improve scrutiny; calls for efforts to ensure the effectiveness of infringement procedures; ### 3. highlights that an overwhelming percentage of contracts are still awarded nationally; regrets the persistent lack of transparency and significant degree of opacity of acquisition practices; deplores the widespread use of exemptions and of offset requirements; calls for the systematic and comprehensive reporting of consistent , accurate and comparable data by member states concerning their use of exemptions in order to improve scrutiny; calls for efforts to ensure the effectiveness of infringement procedures;


### 4. considers that there is still a strong need to focus on the effective implementation of the defence procurement directive , considers that , for that to happen , the member states should focus on ensuring equal treatment , transparency and competition and that the commission should focus on providing the member states with further guidelines on the application of the provisions laid down in the directive; ### 4. considers that there is still a strong need to focus on the effective implementation of the defence procurement directive , considers that , for that to happen , the member states should focus on ensuring equal treatment , transparency and competition and on access to public procurement in this field , and that the commission should focus on providing the member states with further guidelines and information on the application of the provisions laid down in the directive;


### 4. considers that there is still a strong need to focus on the effective implementation of the defence procurement directive , considers that , for that to happen , the member states should focus on ensuring equal treatment , transparency and competition and that the commission should focus on providing the member states with further guidelines on the application of the provisions laid down in the directive; ### 4. considers that there is still a strong need to focus on the effective implementation and enforcement of the defence procurement directive , considers that , for that to happen , the member states should focus on ensuring equal treatment , transparency and competition and that the commission should focus on implementing common reporting standards and providing the member states with further guidelines on the application of the provisions laid down in the directive;


### 5. considers that some aspects of the implementation of the defence procurement directive could be improved , such as the member states’ use of the open procedure as provided for in directive 2014/24/ec9 and how consistently they apply that directive whenever possible; believes , however , that no revision of the defence procurement directive is needed at this point , since the existing regulatory framework is sufficient if correctly implemented and properly used; ### 5. considers that some aspects of the implementation of the defence procurement directive could be improved , such as the member states’ use of the open procedure as provided for in directive 2014/24/ec9 and how consistently they apply that directive whenever possible; believes , however , that a revision of the defence procurement directive is needed at this point , since the existing regulatory framework is too general and allows for too broad a divergence when it comes to incorporation into national legislation , resulting in dysfunctionalities and fragmentation on the internal market;


### 5. considers that some aspects of the implementation of the defence procurement directive could be improved , such as the member states’ use of the open procedure as provided for in directive 2014/24/ec9 and how consistently they apply that directive whenever possible; believes , however , that no revision of the defence procurement directive is needed at this point , since the existing regulatory framework is sufficient if correctly implemented and properly used; ### 5. considers that some aspects of the implementation of the defence procurement directive could be improved , such as the member states’ use of the open procedure as provided for in directive 2014/24/ec9 and how consistently they apply that directive whenever possible; believes , however , that no revision of the defence procurement directive is needed at this point , since the existing regulatory framework is sufficient if correctly implemented and enforced;


### 6. calls , therefore , on the commission to continue monitoring and providing guidance to the member states in order to ensure consistent use of the directive and therefore fully achieve its objectives; ### 6. calls , therefore , on the commission to monitor the implementation , improve transparency and provide guidance to the member states in order to ensure consistent use and fully enforce the directive to prevent backsliding of implementation , reduce usage of exemptions and therefore fully achieve its objectives;


### 8. observes , further , that there was a slower and lower than expected uptake of certification , and that there are still barriers to effective application of the directive , with low levels of awareness , particularly among smes , of the tools available under the directive , and the system used by the member states in their export controls , in addition to the lack of harmonisation in the implementation of gtls , which act as major barriers to the effective application of the directive; ### 8. observes , further , that there was a slower and lower than expected uptake of certification , and that there are still barriers to effective application of the directive , with low levels of awareness , particularly among smes , of the tools available under the directive and the opportunities that exist on the internal market , and of the system used by the member states in their export controls , in addition to the lack of harmonisation in the implementation of gtls , which act as major barriers to the effective application of the directive;


### 8. underlines that a more coherent interpretation and consistent implementation of the eu common position on arms exports is needed in order to limit fragmentation of the eu’s internal defence market and ensure the eu’s credibility as a global actor; calls for action to address any loopholes which may exist among the ict directive , the common position and the dual-use regulation; underlines the necessity for prior authorisation before re-exporting products and components , given the discrepancies in the implementation of the common position; ### 8. underlines that a more coherent interpretation and consistent implementation of the eu common position on arms exports is needed in order to limit fragmentation of the eu’s internal defence market and ensure the eu’s credibility as a global actor; underlines that the council , in its conclusions of 16 september 2019 , notes that the strengthening of a european defence technological and industrial base should be accompanied by closer cooperation and convergence in the field of export control of military technology and equipment calls for action to address any loopholes which may exist among the ict directive , the common position and the dual-use regulation; underlines the necessity for prior authorisation before re-exporting products and components to sensitive destinations given the discrepancies in the implementation of the common position;


### 9. considers , therefore , that the transfers directive has only partially achieved its main objectives , in particular that of smoothing the circulation of defence-related products within the internal market and of having an efficient internal market , greater security of supply and improved competitiveness; ### 9. considers , therefore , that the transfers directive has only partially achieved its main objectives , in particular that of smoothing the circulation of defence-related products within the internal market and of having an efficient internal market , greater security of supply and improved competitiveness , and that a revision of the transfers directive is therefore needed;


### 9. deplores the limited use of the general transfer licences (gtls); calls on member states to increase transparency by following more thoroughly the guidelines and recommendations issued by the commission on which products should be subject to the use of gtls; ### 9. deplores the limited use of the general transfer licences (gtls); calls on member states to increase transparency by following more thoroughly the guidelines and recommendations issued by the commission on which products should be subject to the use of gtls; underlines the need to provide translations of national transfer licences regulations;


### 10. underlines the importance of having a genuine internal market for intra-eu transfers of defence-related products , where national authorities are aware of what and to whom products are transferred and where the export authorisations and other restrictions to exports are brought to a required minimum; ### 10. underlines the importance of having a genuine internal market for intra-eu transfers of defence-related products , and also of facilitating transfers from third countries , while at the same time ensuring the transparent monitoring of the whole process , where national authorities are aware of what and to whom products are transferred and where the export authorisations and other restrictions to exports are brought to a required minimum;


### 10. stresses the importance of ensuring the accessibility of the certider online database and of making data systematically available on intra-eu arms transfers , in order to provide for meaningful scrutiny and to properly assess the implementation of the directive. ### 10. stresses the importance of ensuring the accessibility and usability of the certider online database , of making data systematically available on intra-eu arms transfers , including quantitative data and a breakdown by categories of licences , and of reflecting on the need to update the current statistical framework so as to better take into account defence and armament activities , in order to provide for meaningful scrutiny and to properly assess the implementation of the directive.


### 13. calls on the member states to take due account of the commission recommendations on the scope of application and conditions of gtls and to avoid adding conditions for transfers under gtls , which would contradict or undermine the conditions listed in the recommendations; ### 13. calls on the member states to take due account of the commission recommendations on the scope of application and conditions of gtls and to avoid adding conditions for transfers under gtls , which would contradict or undermine the conditions listed in the recommendations; underlines the need to provide translations of national transfer licences regulations;


### 15. calls on the commission and the member states to increase efforts in raising awareness of the directive’s tools and benefits , in particular among smes; ### 15. observes that a number of smes active in the defence markets are involved in dual-use , while many remain specialised specifically in defence-related activities and are therefore particularly dependant on military and defence-related businesses; calls on the commission and the member states to increase efforts in raising awareness of the directive’s tools and benefits , in particular among smes to help increase their participation in the field;


### 17. calls on the commission and member states to improve the quality and availability of data , such as ted data , in order to facilitate the monitoring on implementation of these two directives; ### 17. highlights the disparities in publication rates of contract notices between member states on ted; stresses the importance of ensuring the accessibility and usability of the register of the certified defence-related enterprises (certider) online database; emphasises the need to make data systematically available on intra-eu transfers , including quantitative data as well as a breakdown by categories of licences , to better take into account defence and armament activities; notes that such disparities contribute to the lack of reliable data and could cause a disruption to the internal market and that the lack of reciprocity could disincentive member states with a higher degree of implementation; calls on the commission and member states to improve the quality , consistency and availability of data in order to facilitate the monitoring on implementation of these two directives and provide meaningful scrutiny;


### 19. notes that smes appear to be less successful in winning contracts under the defence procurement directive than in general eu public procurement; notes , further , that the subcontracting provisions of the directive have clearly not been used on a regular and structured basis by member states’ authorities; finds that some member states experience these provisions as complex and difficult to use , which partially explains the limited impact of the directive; ### 19. notes that smes appear to be less successful in winning contracts under the defence procurement directive than in general eu public procurement; notes , further , that the subcontracting provisions of the directive have clearly not been used on a regular and structured basis by member states’ authorities; finds that some member states experience these provisions as complex and difficult to use , which partially explains the limited impact of the directive , and that there is hence a need for smes to be encouraged to participate in this process and for procedures to be simplified in order to cut red tape;


### 22. calls on the commission to continue its work and thoroughly examine the causes behind the lack of sme participation; ### 22. calls on the commission to continue its work and thoroughly examine the causes behind the lack of sme participation , and consider creating an updated map of data on relevant smes , outlining their industrial and technological capabilities , which can be publicly accessed by prime contractors from other member states in order to identify smes with relevant capabilities needed for a project;


### 22. calls on the commission to continue its work and thoroughly examine the causes behind the lack of sme participation; ### 22. calls on the commission to continue its work and thoroughly examine the causes behind the lack of sme participation and to find an effective means for smes to participate in the public procurement process;


### 26. calls on the commission to work towards increasing the uptake of the legislative framework on transfers of defence-related products , improving the availability of gtls throughout the eu and addressing the limited application of the certification scheme , which should boost development of the edem and thereby improve the functioning of the internal market for defence products; ### 26. calls on the commission to work towards increasing the uptake of the legislative framework on transfers of defence-related products , improving the availability of gtls throughout the eu and addressing the limited application of the certification scheme , which can boost the development of the edem and thereby improve the functioning of the internal market for defence products;


### 28. calls on the member states to boost the edem through cooperation on projects under the permanent structured cooperation and the european defence fund; notes in this regard that lessons learnt and best practices stemming so far from the implementation of the defence package should be shared among the member states in order to remedy an uneven level of their implementation; ### 28. welcomes the launch of the permanent structured cooperation (pesco) , the coordinated annual review of defence (card) , the european defence fund (edf) and the revised capability development plan (cdp) which altogether can boost collaborative defence capability planning , development , procurement and operation; calls on the member states to boost the edem through cooperation on projects under pesco and the edf; notes in this regard that lessons learnt and best practices stemming so far from the implementation of the defence package should be shared among the member states in order to remedy an uneven level of their implementation;


### 28. calls on the member states to boost the edem through cooperation on projects under the permanent structured cooperation and the european defence fund; notes in this regard that lessons learnt and best practices stemming so far from the implementation of the defence package should be shared among the member states in order to remedy an uneven level of their implementation; ### 28. notes that lessons learnt and best practices stemming so far from the implementation of the defence package should be shared among the member states in order to remedy an uneven level of their implementation;


### 7. calls on the member states to show full political will in ensuring the effective implementation of the directive’s provisions; ### 7. calls on the member states to show full political will in ensuring the effective and harmonised implementation of the directive’s provisions;


### 1. reiterates the importance of developing quality and inclusive data systems for use in deep learning as the use of low-quality , outdated , incomplete or incorrect data may lead to poor predictions and in turn discrimination and bias; highlights that it is essential to develop capabilities at both national and union level to improve data collection and systematisation; ### 1. reiterates the importance of developing quality , compatible and inclusive data systems which respect and defend the values of the union (in particular gender equality , multilingualism and the conditions necessary for intercultural dialogue) for use in deep learning as the use of low-quality , outdated , incomplete or incorrect data may lead to poor predictions and in turn discrimination and bias; highlights that it is essential to develop capabilities at both national and union level to improve data collection , safety , systematisation and transferability;


### 1. reiterates the importance of developing quality and inclusive data systems for use in deep learning as the use of low-quality , outdated , incomplete or incorrect data may lead to poor predictions and in turn discrimination and bias; highlights that it is essential to develop capabilities at both national and union level to improve data collection and systematisation; ### 1. reiterates the importance of developing quality and inclusive software , algorithms and data systems for use in training ai technologies as the use of low-quality , outdated , incomplete or incorrect data may lead to poor predictions and in turn discrimination and bias; highlights that it is essential to develop capabilities at both national and union level to improve data collection and systematisation; welcomes in this regard the commission’s proposal for the creation of a common data space in the union;


### 1. reiterates the importance of developing quality and inclusive data systems for use in deep learning as the use of low-quality , outdated , incomplete or incorrect data may lead to poor predictions and in turn discrimination and bias; highlights that it is essential to develop capabilities at both national and union level to improve data collection and systematisation; ### 1. reiterates the importance of developing quality and inclusive data systems for use in deep learning as the use of low-quality , outdated , incomplete or incorrect data may lead to poor predictions and in turn discrimination and bias; highlights that it is essential to develop capabilities at both national and union level to improve data collection and systematisation without harming privacy;


### 1. underlines that the use of ai in the education , culture and audiovisual sectors should respect fundamental rights , freedoms and values as enshrined in the eu treaties and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; welcomes the commission’s white paper on artificial intelligence in this regard , and invites the commission to include the educational sector in the regulatory framework for high-risk ai applications; ### 1. underlines that the use of ai in the education , culture and audiovisual sectors need to fully respect fundamental rights , freedoms and values , including privacy , the protection of personal data , non-discrimination and the freedom of expression and information , as enshrined in the eu treaties and the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; calls in that regard on the commission to implement an obligation of transparency and explainability of ai applications , penalties to enforce such obligations , the necessity of human intervention , as well as other measures , such as independent audits and specific stress tests to assist and enforce compliance;


### 1. considers that ai has great potential to promote gender equality provided that conscious and unconscious bias are eliminated; stresses the need for ai to respect the principles and values of equality and non-discrimination between women and men; stresses , further , the importance of a risk-based approach and of continuous monitoring of existing and new algorithms; ### 1. considers that ai has great potential to promote gender equality provided that the already existing conscious and unconscious bias are eliminated; urges the commission and member states to collect gender segregated data in order to feed datasets in a way that promotes equality; further urges the commission to , in its consideration , approval , and implementation of ethical guidelines for the use of ai , take into account gender equality; stresses the need for ai to respect the principles and values of equality and non-discrimination between women and men , and of non-discrimination of lgbti+ people , and people belonging to ethnic minorities , especially roma , and black , indigenous and people of colour; stresses , further , the importance of a risk-based approach in terms of both the applications and the sectors in which ai is used , alongside continuous monitoring of existing and new algorithms;


### 1. considers that ai has great potential to promote gender equality provided that conscious and unconscious bias are eliminated; stresses the need for ai to respect the principles and values of equality and non-discrimination between women and men; stresses , further , the importance of a risk-based approach and of continuous monitoring of existing and new algorithms; ### 1. considers that ai has great potential to promote gender equality provided that conscious and unconscious bias are eliminated; stresses the need for ai to respect the principles and values of equality and non-discrimination between women and men; stresses , further , the importance of a risk-based approach , transparency , accountability and of continuous monitoring of existing and new algorithms;


### — having regard to article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union , ### — having regard to articles 165 , 166 and 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union ,


### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies are being developed at a fast pace , and are increasingly being used in education , culture and the audiovisual sector; ### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies that can directly impact all aspects of our societies , including fundamental rights and social and economic principles and values are being developed at a fast pace , and are increasingly being used in education , culture and the audiovisual sector;


### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies are being developed at a fast pace , and are increasingly being used in education , culture and the audiovisual sector; ### a. whereas artificial intelligence (ai) technologies are being developed at a fast pace , and are increasingly being used in almost all areas of our lives , including education , culture and the audiovisual sector;


### a. whereas gender equality is a core principle of the european union enshrined in the treaties , and should be reflected in all eu policies , not least in education , culture and the audiovisual; ### a. whereas gender equality is a core principle of the european union enshrined in the treaties , and should be reflected in all eu policies , not least in education , culture and the audiovisual; and the development of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence;


### a. whereas gender equality is a core principle of the european union enshrined in the treaties , and should be reflected in all eu policies , not least in education , culture and the audiovisual; ### a. whereas gender equality is a core principle of the european union enshrined in the treaties , and should be reflected in all eu policies , not least in education , culture and the audiovisual , these being key channels for changing attitudes and challenging stereotypes;


### b. whereas the availability of high-quality and meaningful data is essential for the development of ai; ### b. whereas the availability of high-quality , meaningful , trustworthy and compatible data is essential for the development of ai;


### b. whereas the availability of high-quality and meaningful data is essential for the development of ai; ### b. whereas the availability of fair , transparent and reliable data is essential for the development of an ethical ai;


### b. whereas the availability of high-quality and meaningful data is essential for the development of ai; ### b. whereas the availability of high-quality , meaningful and secure data is essential for the development of ai;


### b. whereas gender inequalities and discrimination have been reproduced through the design , input and use of artificial intelligence (ai) systems; whereas incomplete datasets and incorrect bias can distort the reasoning of an ai system , and jeopardise gender equality in society; ### b. whereas the media and the cultural sectors have considerable influence in shaping people’s beliefs , values and perception of reality and thus have the ability to perpetuate and amplify gender inequalities and discrimination through its reproduction in the design , input and use of artificial intelligence (ai) systems; whereas incomplete data sets , the lack of gender segregated data , and incorrect bias can distort the processing of an ai system , and jeopardise gender equality in society by further exacerbating already existing negative gender norms and stereotypes;


### b. whereas gender inequalities and discrimination have been reproduced through the design , input and use of artificial intelligence (ai) systems; whereas incomplete datasets and incorrect bias can distort the reasoning of an ai system , and jeopardise gender equality in society; ### b. whereas gender inequalities and discrimination have been reproduced through the design , input , development and use of artificial intelligence (ai) systems; whereas incomplete datasets and incorrect bias can distort the reasoning of an ai system , and jeopardise the achievement of gender equality in society;


### c. whereas the use of ai raises many concerns regarding the ethics and transparency of data collection , use and dissemination; whereas the benefits and risks of ai in these sectors must be carefully assessed; ### c. whereas ai and related technologies raise many concerns regarding the ethics and transparency of their development , deployment and use , including the software , algorithms and data collected , used , produced and disseminated by them; whereas the benefits and risks of ai technologies in these sectors must be carefully assessed;


### c. whereas the use of ai raises many concerns regarding the ethics and transparency of data collection , use and dissemination; whereas the benefits and risks of ai in these sectors must be carefully assessed; ### c. whereas the use of ai raises many concerns regarding the ethics and transparency of data collection , use and dissemination; whereas the benefits and risks of ai in these sectors must be carefully assessed and its effects on all aspects of society thoroughly and continuously analysed;


### c. whereas the use of ai raises many concerns regarding the ethics and transparency of data collection , use and dissemination; whereas the benefits and risks of ai in these sectors must be carefully assessed; ### c. whereas the use of ai raises many concerns regarding the ethics and transparency of data collection , use and dissemination; whereas the benefits and risks of ai in these sectors must be carefully assessed without harming its potential;


### c. whereas gender inequalities are also created and replicated through the language and images disseminated by the media and ai-powered applications; whereas education , culture programmes and audiovisual contents are a fundamental tool for combatting gender stereotypes; ### c. whereas gender inequalities are also created and replicated through the language and images disseminated by the media and ai-powered applications; whereas education , culture programmes and audiovisual contents are a fundamental tool for combatting gender stereotypes and establishing strong role models;


### c. whereas gender inequalities are also created and replicated through the language and images disseminated by the media and ai-powered applications; whereas education , culture programmes and audiovisual contents are a fundamental tool for combatting gender stereotypes; ### c. whereas gender inequalities are also created and replicated through the language and images disseminated by the media and ai-powered applications; whereas education , culture programmes and audiovisual contents are a fundamental tool for combatting gender stereotypes and the digital gender divide;


### d. whereas high-quality , fast and secure pervasive connectivity , high-capacity networks , it expertise and digital equipment and infrastructure are preconditions for the broad deployment of ai in the union; ### d. whereas high-quality , fast and secure pervasive connectivity , high-capacity networks , it expertise and digital equipment and infrastructure are preconditions for the broad deployment of ai in the union; whereas an equal deployment of such infrastructures and equipment along the union is essential to tackle the persistent digital gap among regions and citizens in the union;


### d. whereas high-quality , fast and secure pervasive connectivity , high-capacity networks , it expertise and digital equipment and infrastructure are preconditions for the broad deployment of ai in the union; ### d. whereas high-quality , fast and secure pervasive connectivity , high-capacity networks , widespread digital skills and capabilities in society , it expertise and digital equipment and infrastructure are preconditions for the broad deployment and use of ai in the union;


### d. whereas high-quality , fast and secure pervasive connectivity , high-capacity networks , it expertise and digital equipment and infrastructure are preconditions for the broad deployment of ai in the union; ### d. whereas high-quality , fast and secure pervasive connectivity , broadband , 5g , high-capacity networks , it expertise and digital equipment and infrastructure are preconditions for the broad deployment of ai in the union;


### d. whereas women are significantly underrepresented in the ai sectors , either as creators or consumers; whereas the full potential of women’s skills , knowledge and qualifications in the digital , ai and ict (information , communication and technology) fields can contribute to boosting the european economy; whereas globally only 22 % of ai professionals are female; whereas the lack of women in ai development not only increases the risk of bias , but also deprives the eu of talent , vision and resources , and is therefore an obstacle to innovation; ### d. whereas women are significantly underrepresented in the ai sectors , either as creators , developers or consumers; whereas the full potential of women’s skills , knowledge and qualifications in the digital , ai and ict (information , communication and technology) fields can contribute to boosting the european economy; whereas globally only 22 % of ai professionals are female; whereas the lack of women in ai development not only increases the risk of bias , but also deprives the eu of talent , vision and resources , and is therefore an obstacle to innovation; whereas gender diversity enhances female attitudes in teams , and team performance and favours the potential for innovation in public and private companies;


### d. whereas women are significantly underrepresented in the ai sectors , either as creators or consumers; whereas the full potential of women’s skills , knowledge and qualifications in the digital , ai and ict (information , communication and technology) fields can contribute to boosting the european economy; whereas globally only 22 % of ai professionals are female; whereas the lack of women in ai development not only increases the risk of bias , but also deprives the eu of talent , vision and resources , and is therefore an obstacle to innovation; ### d. whereas women are significantly underrepresented in the ai sectors , either as creators or consumers; whereas the full potential of women’s skills , knowledge and qualifications in the digital , ai and ict (information , communication and technology) fields , along with their re-skilling , can contribute to boosting the european economy; whereas globally only 22 % of ai professionals are female; whereas the lack of women in ai development not only increases the risk of bias , but also deprives the eu of talent , vision and resources , and is therefore an obstacle to innovation;


### e. whereas it is essential to ensure that people in the union acquire the necessary skills to prepare themselves for the increasing presence of ai in all aspects of human activity; ### e. whereas it is essential to ensure that people in the union acquire the necessary skills to prepare themselves for the increasing presence of ai in all aspects of human activity; whereas only when digital skills will be widespread across all parts of the european society , we can achieve a just digital transformation , beneficial for everybody;


### e. whereas it is essential to ensure that people in the union acquire the necessary skills to prepare themselves for the increasing presence of ai in all aspects of human activity; ### e. whereas it is essential to ensure that citizens in the union acquire a full digital literacy in order to prepare themselves for the increasing presence of ai and related technologies in all aspects of human activity;


### e. whereas it is essential to ensure that people in the union acquire the necessary skills to prepare themselves for the increasing presence of ai in all aspects of human activity; ### e. whereas it is essential to ensure that all people in the union acquire the necessary skills , from the early age , to prepare themselves for the increasing presence of ai in all aspects of human activity;


### f. whereas ai can be used to improve learning and teaching methods , notably by helping education systems to use data to improve educational equity and quality , whilst promoting personalisation and better access to education; ### f. whereas ai can be used to improve learning and teaching methods , notably by helping education systems to use data to improve educational equity and quality , whilst promoting personalisation and better access to education; whereas it is necessary to take into account that in order to make the digitisation and use of ai beneficial to the whole society , it requires equal and just access to digital technologies and high speed connectivity; whereas it is of the highest importance to ensure the digital education accessible for the european society as a whole , including for people with disadvantaged backgrounds and for people with disabilities;


### f. whereas ai can be used to improve learning and teaching methods , notably by helping education systems to use data to improve educational equity and quality , whilst promoting personalisation and better access to education; ### f. whereas ai and related technologies can be used to improve learning and teaching methods , notably by helping education systems to improve educational equity and quality , whilst promoting personalisation and better access to education; whereas that under no circumstance , the use of ai technologies in education systems can be used to increase the already existing digital and social gap;


### f. whereas ai can be used to improve learning and teaching methods , notably by helping education systems to use data to improve educational equity and quality , whilst promoting personalisation and better access to education; ### f. whereas ai can be used to improve learning and teaching methods , notably by helping education systems to use data to improve educational equity and quality , whilst promoting tailored-made and adapted curricula and formats and better access to education;


### g. whereas culture plays a central role in the use of ai at scale and is emerging as a key discipline for cultural heritage thanks to the development of innovative technologies and tools and their effective application to respond to the needs of the sector; ### g. whereas culture plays a central role in the use of ai technologies at scale and is emerging as a key discipline for cultural heritage thanks to the development of innovative technologies and tools and their effective application to respond to the needs of the sector;


### h. whereas ai can be used to create innovative ways to make datasets of cultural artefacts held by cultural institutions across the union widely accessible whilst allowing users to navigate the vast amount of cultural and creative content; ### h. whereas ai technologies can be used to create innovative ways to make datasets of cultural artefacts held by cultural institutions across the union widely accessible whilst allowing users to navigate the vast amount of cultural and creative content;


### i. whereas the use of ai for media content , notably personalised content recommendations , raises issues regarding cultural and linguistic diversity; ### i. whereas the use of ai for media content , notably personalised content recommendations , raises issues regarding cultural and linguistic diversity as well as danger of production of discriminatory outputs based on biased entry data;


### i. whereas the use of ai for media content , notably personalised content recommendations , raises issues regarding cultural and linguistic diversity; ### i. whereas the use of ai for media content , notably personalised content recommendations , raises issues regarding cultural and linguistic diversity and may serve to restrict diversity of opinion and media pluralism;


### i. whereas the use of ai for media content , notably personalised content recommendations , raises issues regarding cultural and linguistic diversity; ### i. whereas the use of ai for media content , notably tailored-made content recommendations , raises issues regarding data protection and cultural and linguistic diversity;


### i. whereas the use of ai for media content , notably personalised content recommendations , raises issues regarding cultural and linguistic diversity; ### i. whereas the use of ai technologies for media content , notably personalised content recommendations , raises issues regarding cultural and linguistic diversity;


### j. whereas ai could have a substantial impact on special needs education , as well as on the accessibility of cultural and creative content for people with disabilities; ### j. whereas ai technologies could have a substantial impact on special needs education , as well as on the accessibility of cultural and creative content for people with disabilities;


### j. whereas ai could have a substantial impact on special needs education , as well as on the accessibility of cultural and creative content for people with disabilities; ### j. whereas ai could have a positive impact on special needs education , as well as on the accessibility of cultural and creative content for people with disabilities;


### k. whereas ai-generated fake content , such as ‘deepfakes’ , is growing exponentially and constitutes an imminent threat to democracy; ### k. whereas ai can be used to generate fake content , such as ‘deepfakes’ that are growing exponentially and constitute an imminent threat to democracy , while it can also be used as an invaluable tool for identification and immediate fight against such malicious activity , for example through real-time fact checking or labelling of such content;


### k. whereas ai-generated fake content , such as ‘deepfakes’ , is growing exponentially and constitutes an imminent threat to democracy; ### k. whereas ai-generated fake content , such as ‘deepfakes’ , is growing exponentially and the lack of a legal framework to prevent the spread of deliberated fabrication and publication of misleading information may derive in a major threat to democracy;


### 2. stresses the need to address the ethical and legal issues raised by the use of ai such as the transparency and accountability of algorithms and the ownership , collection , use and dissemination of data; ### deleted


### 2. stresses the need to address the ethical and legal issues raised by the use of ai such as the transparency and accountability of algorithms and the ownership , collection , use and dissemination of data; ### 2. stresses the need to address the ethical and legal issues raised by the use of ai such as the transparency and accountability of algorithms and the ownership , collection , use and dissemination of data; recommends common european guidelines and standards protecting privacy while making an effective use of the data available;


### 2. stresses the need to address the ethical and legal issues raised by the use of ai such as the transparency and accountability of algorithms and the ownership , collection , use and dissemination of data; ### 2. stresses the need to address the ethical and legal issues raised by the use of ai such as the transparency and accountability of algorithms , non-discrimination , equal opportunities , freedom and diversity of opinion , media pluralism and the ownership , collection , use and dissemination of data and content;


### 2. recalls that ai may give rise to biases and thus to various forms of discrimination; in this regard , recalls that everyone’s rights must be ensured and that ai initiatives that lead to discriminatory processes should not be allowed; ### 2. recalls that ai may give rise to biases and thus to various forms of discrimination , such as sex , race , colour , ethnic or social origin , genetic features , language , religion or belief , political or any other opinion , membership of a national minority , property , birth , disability , age or sexual orientation; recalls that everyone’s rights must be ensured and that ai initiatives that lead to discriminatory processes should be strictly forbidden and sanctioned;


### 2. calls for policies targeted at increasing the participation of women in the fields related to science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ai , and the adoption of a multi-level approach to address the gender gap in all levels of education and employment in the digital sector; ### 2. calls for policies targeted at increasing the participation of women in the fields related to science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ai , and the adoption of a multi-level approach to address the gender gap in all levels of education and employment in the digital sector , highlighting the importance of upskilling and reskilling for this purpose; calls for the commission and member states to implement public procurement policies/guidelines that stimulate companies to hire more women and girls for stem jobs; asks the commission and member states to promote a minimum threshold of women researchers to be part of stem and ai projects; encourages the commission and member states to purchase education , cultural and audiovisual services from providers that apply gender balance in their companies;


### 2. calls for policies targeted at increasing the participation of women in the fields related to science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ai , and the adoption of a multi-level approach to address the gender gap in all levels of education and employment in the digital sector; ### 2. calls for policies targeted at increasing the participation of women in the fields related to science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ai , and the adoption of a multi-level approach to address the gender gap in all levels of education and employment in the digital sector; recognises that gender stereotyping , cultural discouragement and the lack of awareness and promotion of female role models hinders and negatively affects girls' and women´s opportunities in ict , stem and ai related studies , careers and entrepreneurship , and leads to discrimination and fewer opportunities for women in the labour market;


### 3. recalls the importance of strengthening digital skills at union level as a prerequisite for the use of ai in education; calls on the commission , in that regard , to make ai-related skills one of the main priorities of its next digital education action plan; ### 3. recalls the importance of strengthening digital skills at union level as a prerequisite for the use of ai in education; calls on the commission , in that regard , to make digital capabilities and skills , including ai-related skills , and media training one of the main priorities of its next digital education action plan; calls on the commission , in that connection , to place special emphasis on children and young people in precarious situations , as they need particular support in the area of digital education , for example when it comes to buying end devices;


### 3. recalls the importance of strengthening digital skills at union level as a prerequisite for the use of ai in education; calls on the commission , in that regard , to make ai-related skills one of the main priorities of its next digital education action plan; ### 3. recalls the importance of strengthening digital skills at union level as a prerequisite for the use of ai in education; calls on the commission , in that regard , to make ai-related skills one of the main priorities of its next digital education action plan; urges the commission to launch an ai and robotics initiative in education; reiterates the need to update the digital education action plan in order to integrate ai development direction in education;


### 3. recalls the importance of strengthening digital skills at union level as a prerequisite for the use of ai in education; calls on the commission , in that regard , to make ai-related skills one of the main priorities of its next digital education action plan; ### 3. recalls the importance of achieving a high level of overall digital literacy at union level as a prerequisite for the use of ai in education; calls on the commission , in that regard , to make digital literacy , including ai-related skills , one of the main priorities of its next digital education action plan;


### 3. recalls the importance of strengthening digital skills at union level as a prerequisite for the use of ai in education; calls on the commission , in that regard , to make ai-related skills one of the main priorities of its next digital education action plan; ### 3. recalls the importance of strengthening digital skills , competences and media literacy at national and union level as a prerequisite for the use of ai in education; calls on the commission , in that regard , to make ai-related skills one of the main priorities of its next digital education action plan;


### 3. notes that ai-powered education brings a wide range of possibilities and opportunities , while at the same time posing risks regarding equal access to education and learning equalities; calls for the non-discriminatory use of ai in the education sector; recalls the risks and discrimination arising from recently developed ai tools used for school admission; ### 3. notes that the use of ai in education brings a wide range of possibilities and opportunities , for instance to understand how pupils learn and to offer them customisation , while at the same time posing risks regarding equal access to education , learning equalities and regarding innovation; recalls that following education is not restricted to any age; recalls the risks and discrimination arising from ai tools used for school admission; recalls the necessity for equal access to data in order to balance innovation; observes that there is in some member states a large market penetration in educational technology (edtech) of a few private companies; emphasises that (educational) data of minors is strictly protected by the gdpr and thus difficult to share between these private companies and other (research) entities and can only be shared if completely made anonymously; calls therefore for non-discriminatory use of ai in the education sector , strict enforcement of data protection regulation , measures to ensure competition on the edtech market and public initiatives and a sufficient data sharing infrastructure between ai-applications and public research entities.


### 4. stresses that the learning benefits of using ai in education will depend not on ai itself , but on how teachers use ai to meet the needs of both students and teachers; points out , therefore , the need for ai programmers to involve teachers in designing ai-sustainable solutions that are suitable for real-life educational environments; ### 4. stresses that the multifaceted role that teachers play in education and the influence they exert on the lives of the students they teach cannot be replace by any ai or related technology system; notes , hence , the importance for teachers to be digitally literate to effectively and efficiently use ai and related technologies in a manner that contributes to meet the needs of both students and teachers; points out , therefore , the need to involve the educational community in the sustainable development , deployment and use of ai technologies that are suitable for real-life educational environments; furthermore , recalls that it is essential to involve as well key societal actors to prevent gender , social and cultural biases being inadvertently included in ai algorithms , systems and applications;


### 4. stresses that the learning benefits of using ai in education will depend not on ai itself , but on how teachers use ai to meet the needs of both students and teachers; points out , therefore , the need for ai programmers to involve teachers in designing ai-sustainable solutions that are suitable for real-life educational environments; ### 4. stresses that the learning benefits of using ai in education will depend not on ai itself , but on how teachers use ai to meet the needs of both students and teachers; points out , therefore , the need for ai programmers to involve teachers in designing ai-sustainable solutions that are suitable for real-life educational environments; calls for schools and other educational establishments to be provided with the financial and logistical support and the expertise required to introduce the learning of the future;


### 4. stresses that the learning benefits of using ai in education will depend not on ai itself , but on how teachers use ai to meet the needs of both students and teachers; points out , therefore , the need for ai programmers to involve teachers in designing ai-sustainable solutions that are suitable for real-life educational environments; ### 4. stresses that the learning benefits of using ai in education will depend not on ai itself , but on how teachers use ai to meet the needs of both students and teachers; points out , therefore , the need for ai programmers to involve teachers in designing ai-sustainable solutions that are suitable for real-life educational environments; calls for the development , with union and national funding , of training programs in ai for teachers in all field and across europe;


### 4. stresses that the learning benefits of using ai in education will depend not on ai itself , but on how teachers use ai to meet the needs of both students and teachers; points out , therefore , the need for ai programmers to involve teachers in designing ai-sustainable solutions that are suitable for real-life educational environments; ### 4. stresses that the learning benefits of using ai in education will depend not only on ai itself , but on how teachers use ai to meet the needs of pupils , students and teachers; points out , therefore , the need for creating a nexus environment to form connections and cooperation between ai programmers , developers , companies , schools , teachers and other public and private stakeholders for designing ai-sustainable solutions that are suitable for real-life educational environments;


### 4. calls on the commission and member states to devise policy measures that fully incorporate the gender dimension , such as awareness-raising campaigns , training and curricula , which should provide information to citizens on how algorithms operate , and their impact on citizens’ daily lives; ### 4. calls on the commission and member states to devise policy measures that fully incorporate the gender dimension , such as awareness-raising campaigns , training and curricula , which should provide information to citizens on how algorithms operate , and their impact on citizens’ daily lives; highlights that genderless images of ai and robots should be used for educational and cultural purposes , unless gender is a key factor for some reason; urges the commission and member states to include digital skills and ai training in the school curricula and make them mandatory for all , as a way to close the digital gender divide;


### 4. calls on the commission and member states to devise policy measures that fully incorporate the gender dimension , such as awareness-raising campaigns , training and curricula , which should provide information to citizens on how algorithms operate , and their impact on citizens’ daily lives; ### 4. calls on the commission and member states to devise policy measures that fully incorporate the gender dimension , such as awareness-raising campaigns , training and curricula , which should provide information to citizens on how algorithms operate , and their impact on citizens’ daily lives and to nurture gender-equal mindsets and working conditions that lead to the development of more inclusive technology products and work environments ;


### 5. highlights , moreover , the need to train teachers so they can adapt to the realities of ai-powered education and acquire the necessary skills to use ai in a pedagogical and meaningful way; ### 5. highlights , moreover , the need to reform teaching programmes for new generations of teachers , thus enhancing their ability of complying the pedagogical skills with the knowledge of using technologies while also training the current teachers and educators allowing them to adapt to the realities of ai powered education and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to use ai in a qualitative , sure , pedagogical and meaningful way; further highlights the importance of elaborating and updating ai solutions handbooks and guidelines for teachers; further highlights that use of ai in education of children and youth is inevitable and has to go hand in hand with education for media literacy;


### 5. highlights , moreover , the need to train teachers so they can adapt to the realities of ai-powered education and acquire the necessary skills to use ai in a pedagogical and meaningful way; ### 5. highlights , moreover , the need to train and further train teachers so they can adapt to the realities of ai-powered education and acquire the necessary skills to use ai in a pedagogical and meaningful way; calls for digital teaching to be part of every teacher's training in the future and for teachers to be given the opportunity to continue their training in digital teaching throughout their lives;


### 5. highlights , moreover , the need to train teachers so they can adapt to the realities of ai-powered education and acquire the necessary skills to use ai in a pedagogical and meaningful way; ### 5. highlights , moreover , the need to train teachers in digitisation so they can adapt to the realities of ai-powered education and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to use ai technologies in a pedagogical and meaningful way;


### 5. highlights , moreover , the need to train teachers so they can adapt to the realities of ai-powered education and acquire the necessary skills to use ai in a pedagogical and meaningful way; ### 5. highlights , moreover , the need to train teachers so they can adapt to the realities of ai-powered education and acquire the necessary skills to use ai in a pedagogical and meaningful way; underlines the importance of a pan-european integrated and inclusive approach offering training and skilling opportunities;


### 5. highlights the importance of the development and deployment of ai applications in the educational , cultural and audiovisual sectors in collecting more accurate and sex-disaggregated data , and applying modern machine learning de-biasing techniques , if needed , to correct stereotype gender bias , which may have negative impacts; ### 5. highlights the importance of the development and deployment of ai applications in the educational , cultural and audiovisual sectors in collecting more accurate and gender-segregated data , and applying modern machine learning de-biasing techniques , if needed , to correct stereotype gender bias , which may have negative impacts; calls on the commission and member states to measure the impact of the public policies put in place to incorporate the gender dimension by analysing the data collected; stresses the importance of using unbiased , non-discriminatory and gender sensitive data in the development of ai; emphasises the necessity to ensure that the design and use of artificial intelligence in the educational , cultural and audiovisual sectors does not disadvantage women and their lives.


### 5. highlights the importance of the development and deployment of ai applications in the educational , cultural and audiovisual sectors in collecting more accurate and sex-disaggregated data , and applying modern machine learning de-biasing techniques , if needed , to correct stereotype gender bias , which may have negative impacts; ### 5. highlights the importance of the development and deployment of ai applications in the educational , cultural and audiovisual sectors in collecting more accurate and sex-disaggregated data , and applying modern machine learning de-biasing techniques , if needed , to correct stereotype gender bias , which may have negative impacts; highlights that one the most critical weaknesses of ai relates to the different types of biases it is subject to , such as gender , race or sexual orientation , as a result of already inherent human biases;


### 6. underlines the importance of training highly skilled professionals in the field of ai and of upskilling the future workforce to enable it to cope with the realities of an ai-driven labour market; thus encourages the member states to upgrade their educational offers with ai-related skills and to put in place specific curricula for ai developers; ### 6. underlines the importance of equipping people with general digital skills from childhood onwards , in order to close the qualification gap and integrate certain population groups better into the digital labour market and digital society; points out that it will become more and more important to train highly skilled professionals in the field of ai and upskill the future workforce to enable it to cope with the realities of an ai-driven labour market; thus encourages the member states to upgrade their educational offers with ai-related skills and to put in place specific curricula for ai developers;


### 6. underlines the importance of training highly skilled professionals in the field of ai and of upskilling the future workforce to enable it to cope with the realities of an ai-driven labour market; thus encourages the member states to upgrade their educational offers with ai-related skills and to put in place specific curricula for ai developers; ### 6. underlines the importance of training highly skilled professionals in the field of ai and of upskilling the future workforce to enable it to cope with the realities of an ai-driven labour market; thus encourages the member states to upgrade their educational offers with ai-related skills and to put in place specific curricula for ai developers but also curricula integrating ai in traditional classes; recalls the special needs of vet education with regards to ai and calls upon a collaborative approach at european level designed to enhance the potential offered by ai in vet education across europe;


### 6. underlines the importance of training highly skilled professionals in the field of ai and of upskilling the future workforce to enable it to cope with the realities of an ai-driven labour market; thus encourages the member states to upgrade their educational offers with ai-related skills and to put in place specific curricula for ai developers; ### 6. underlines the importance of training highly skilled professionals coming from different branches and backgrounds in the field of ai as well as ensuring the mutual recognition of such qualifications throughout the union and of upskilling the current and future workforce to enable it to cope with the realities of an ai-driven labour market; thus encourages the member states to upgrade their educational offers with ai-related skills from all fields of studies and to put in place specific curricula for ai developers;


### 6. underlines the importance of training highly skilled professionals in the field of ai and of upskilling the future workforce to enable it to cope with the realities of an ai-driven labour market; thus encourages the member states to upgrade their educational offers with ai-related skills and to put in place specific curricula for ai developers; ### 6. underlines the importance of increasing the number of training highly skilled professionals in the field of ai and of upskilling the current and future workforce to enable it to cope with the realities of an ai-driven labour market; thus encourages the member states to upgrade their educational offers with ai-related skills and to put in place specific curricula for ai developers;


### 6. underlines the need for explicability of ai algorithms and the possibility of human verification and for due process , including the right of appeal , especially for decisions taken within the framework of prerogatives of public power; ### 6. underlines the need for transparency and explainability of ai algorithms and the possibility of human verification and for due process , including the right of appeal , especially for decisions taken within the framework of prerogatives of public power;


### 7. stresses that ai can play a significant role in preserving , promoting and managing cultural heritage , notably by monitoring and analysing changes to cultural heritage sites caused by threats such as climate change , natural disasters and armed conflicts; ### 7. stresses that ai can play a significant role in preserving , promoting and managing cultural heritage , notably by monitoring and analysing changes to cultural heritage sites caused by threats such as climate change , natural disasters and armed conflicts; calls on the commission to investigate possible use of ai for digitisation of cultural heritage that would be beneficial for their preservation and risk prediction;


### 7. stresses that ai can play a significant role in preserving , promoting and managing cultural heritage , notably by monitoring and analysing changes to cultural heritage sites caused by threats such as climate change , natural disasters and armed conflicts; ### 7. stresses that ai technologies can play a significant role in preserving , renovating , studying , promoting and managing european cultural heritage assets , notably by monitoring and analysing changes to cultural heritage sites caused by threats such as climate change , natural disasters and armed conflicts;


### 8. stresses that ai provides new opportunities for cultural institutions , such as museums , to produce innovative tools for documenting and accessing cultural heritage sites , notably through 3d modelling and augmented virtual reality; ### 8. stresses that ai provides new opportunities for cultural institutions , such as museums , to produce innovative tools for cataloguing artefacts as well as documenting and accessing cultural heritage sites , notably through 3d modelling and augmented virtual reality; stresses that ai will also allow museums and art galleries to be able to implement interactive and personalised services for visitors by providing them a list of suggested items based on their expressed interest in person as well as online;


### 8. stresses that ai provides new opportunities for cultural institutions , such as museums , to produce innovative tools for documenting and accessing cultural heritage sites , notably through 3d modelling and augmented virtual reality; ### 8. stresses that ai provides new opportunities for cultural institutions , such as museums , to produce innovative tools for documenting and accessing cultural heritage sites , notably through 3d modelling and augmented virtual reality; calls upon the fair monetisation by cultural institutions of 3d modelling , augmented virtual reality and ai driven visuals;


### 8. stresses that ai provides new opportunities for cultural institutions , such as museums , to produce innovative tools for documenting and accessing cultural heritage sites , notably through 3d modelling and augmented virtual reality; ### 8. stresses that ai technologies bring a chance to increase the visibility of europe's cultural diversity; points out that these technologies provide new opportunities for cultural institutions , such as museums , to produce innovative tools for documenting and accessing cultural heritage sites , notably through 3d modelling and augmented virtual reality;


### 8. notes that ai tools have the potential to fight illegal content online , but strongly recalls , ahead of the digital services act expected for the end of this year , that such tools should always respect fundamental rights , especially freedom of expression , and should not lead to a general monitoring of the internet; ### 8. notes that ai tools have the potential to fight illegal content online in order to let the principle what is illegal offline is illegal online prevail , but strongly recalls , ahead of the digital services act expected for the end of this year , that such tools should always respect fundamental rights , especially freedom of expression , and should not lead to a general monitoring of the internet;


### 9. stresses that good practices in ai for cultural heritage accessibility should be identified and shared amongst cultural networks across the union; ### 9. stresses that good practices in ai for cultural heritage accessibility should be identified and shared amongst cultural networks across the union , while also encourageing research on the uses of ai for the valorisation , accessibility and preservation of cultural heritage;


### 9. stresses that good practices in ai for cultural heritage accessibility should be identified and shared amongst cultural networks across the union; ### 9. stresses that good practices in ai for cultural heritage accessibility should be identified and shared amongst cultural networks across the union; calls upon the creation of a pan-european network on ai for cultural heritage;


### 9. stresses that good practices in ai for cultural heritage accessibility should be identified and shared amongst cultural networks across the union; ### 9. stresses that good practices in ai technologies for cultural heritage accessibility , in particular to persons with disabilities , should be identified and shared amongst cultural networks across the union;


### 9. notes the benefits and risks of ai in terms of cybersecurity and emphasises the need for any ai solutions to be resilient to cyberattacks while respecting eu fundamental rights; calls on the commission to evaluate the need for better prevention in terms of cybersecurity and mitigation measures thereof. ### 9. notes the benefits and risks of ai in terms of cybersecurity and emphasises the need for any ai solutions to be resilient to cyberattacks while respecting eu fundamental rights , especially the protection of personal data and privacy; calls on the commission to evaluate the need for better prevention in terms of cybersecurity and mitigation measures thereof.


### 10. stresses that ai can also be used to monitor the illicit trafficking of cultural objects and the destruction of cultural property , whilst supporting data collection for recovery and reconstruction efforts; ### 10. stresses that ai can also be used to monitor the illicit trafficking of cultural objects and the destruction of cultural property , whilst supporting data collection for recovery and reconstruction efforts of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage;