### 10. considers that a successful research programme is essential for the union’s future prosperity; stresses that horizon europe , which has very high european added value , will make a critically important contribution to the green deal and efforts towards a climate-neutral economy , to a successful digital transition and to the recovery of the union economy from the pandemic; highlights in particular the need to bolster union investment in health research , including funding for cancer research; increases , therefore , the allocation of horizon europe over the level of the db by eur 305 million in commitment appropriations; ### 10. considers that a successful research and innovation programme is essential for the union’s future prosperity; stresses that horizon europe , which has very high european added value , will make a critically important contribution to the green deal and efforts towards a climate-neutral economy , to a successful digital transition and to the recovery of the union economy from the pandemic; highlights in particular the need to bolster union investment in health research , including funding for cancer research; increases , therefore , the allocation of horizon europe over the level of the db by eur 305 million in commitment appropriations;


### 10. is deeply concerned by the continuing loss of lives in the mediterranean sea , which have increased 56 ,6 % with respect to last year; considers that the commission should present a legislative proposal to set up a search and rescue fund to support search and rescue missions in the mediterranean sea; proposes , therefore , the creation of a new budget line for such a fund; ### 10. is deeply concerned by the continuing loss of lives in the mediterranean sea , which have increased 56 ,6 % with respect to last year; is of the opinion that a more long-term approach to search and rescue (sar) operations is necessary as sar cannot be exclusively left to non-state actors; considers that the commission should present a legislative proposal to set up a search and rescue fund to support search and rescue missions in the mediterranean sea; proposes , therefore , the creation of a new budget line for such a fund to encourage the saving of lives and to show solidarity among member states in the carrying out of sar operations in accordance with international law and fundamental rights , including the right to life and the principle of non-refoulement;


### 12. stresses that the connecting europe facility (cef) plays an absolutely crucial role in the building of high-quality , sustainable , interconnected trans-european transport , energy and digital networks and is therefore at the heart of efforts to strengthen the union economy and make a success of the green and digital transitions; recalls that cef makes a very significant contribution to the overall target of at least 30% climate expenditure from the mff and new generation eu (ngeu); proposes therefore to increase the funding for the three cef strands by a total amount of eur 207 ,3 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the db; ### 12. stresses that the connecting europe facility (cef) plays an absolutely crucial role in the building of high-quality , sustainable , affordable , interconnected trans-european transport , energy and digital networks and is therefore at the heart of efforts to strengthen the union economy and make a success of the green and digital transitions; recalls that cef makes a very significant contribution to the overall target of at least 30% climate expenditure from the mff and next generation eu (ngeu); proposes therefore to increase the funding for the three cef strands by a total amount of eur 207 ,3 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the db;


### 13. believes that the digital europe programme is a vital tool in increasing rates of digitalisation in the union , thereby leading to significant productivity gains , and in helping to bolster investments in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; recalls the need to support businesses , especially innovative digital smes; proposes therefore to increase the amount allocated to the programme by just over eur 71 million; ### 13. believes that the digital europe programme is a vital tool in increasing rates of digitalisation in the union , thereby leading to significant productivity gains , and in helping to bolster investments in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; recalls the need to support businesses , especially innovative digital smes and start-ups; considers that additional appropriations are required to promote digital inclusion and digital literacy across europe , with a specific focus on vulnerable groups and women; proposes therefore to increase the amount allocated to the programme by just over eur 71 million;


### 14. supports increases to the various strands of the single market cluster by a total amount of just over eur 37 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the db; draws particular attention to the need to significantly increase the line dedicated to improving the competitiveness of enterprises and their access to markets , considering the severe and long-lasting consequences of the crisis on smes; ### 14. supports increases to the various strands of the single market cluster by a total amount of just over eur 37 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the db; draws particular attention to the need to significantly increase the line dedicated to improving the competitiveness of enterprises , including start-ups , and their access to markets , considering the severe and long-lasting consequences of the crisis on smes; calls also for a targeted increase of the line ensuring high level of consumer protection and product safety; considers that investeu is a cornerstone of the recovery strategy in a post-pandemic context and underlines the need for the full and rapid deployment of the programme; stresses in particular the importance of the investeu advisory hub and the investeu portal in strengthening the investment and business environment across all regions of the european union; for these reasons , rejects any cut to this programme and decides to restore all relevant budget lines to the level of the db;


### 15. reiterates its long-standing request for a dedicated budget line and allocation for tourism , particularly considering the severe contraction that the sector has experienced as a result of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges that several eu programmes contribute to the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the sector , but strongly believes that an eu tourism programme would ensure more coordinated , visible and transparent action; ### 15. reiterates its long-standing request for a dedicated budget line and allocation for tourism , particularly considering the severe contraction that the sector , which includes many smes , has experienced as a result of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges that several eu programmes contribute to the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the sector , but strongly believes that an eu tourism programme would ensure more coordinated , visible and transparent action; underlines that such a programme should support the design , implementation and enforcement of union legislation that supports the sector’s recovery , while putting it back on a path towards a sustainable future , economically , socially and environmentally;


### 15. reiterates its long-standing request for a dedicated budget line and allocation for tourism , particularly considering the severe contraction that the sector has experienced as a result of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges that several eu programmes contribute to the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the sector , but strongly believes that an eu tourism programme would ensure more coordinated , visible and transparent action; ### 15. reiterates and emphasises its long-standing request for a dedicated budget line and allocation for tourism , particularly considering the severe contraction that the sector has experienced as a result of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges that several eu programmes contribute to the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the sector , but strongly believes that an eu tourism programme would ensure more coordinated , visible and transparent action;


### 18. decides to create a separate budget line under the european social fund plus (esf+) , to provide a special additional allocation to foster the implementation of the european child guarantee; reinforces , for this purpose , sub-heading 2a by eur 700 000 000 above the db in commitment appropriations (excluding pilot projects and preparatory actions) , to be financed by using the available margin and mobilising the special instruments; ### 18. decides to create a separate budget line under the european social fund plus (esf+) , to provide a special additional allocation to foster the implementation of the european child guarantee in order to contribute to eradicate child poverty and to meet targets of the european pillar of social rights action plan , while mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic on children; reinforces , for this purpose , sub-heading 2a by eur 700 000 000 above the db in commitment appropriations (excluding pilot projects and preparatory actions) , to be financed by using the available margin and mobilising the special instruments;


### 20. emphasises that youth remains an overarching priority for the union budget; reinforces therefore funding to meet increasing demand for the erasmus+ programme by a total amount of just over eur 137 million , as a 5% increase represents an additional 40 ,000 mobility exchanges; furthermore increases the european solidarity corps by eur 5 million as the economic crisis triggered by the covid-19 pandemic should not adversely affect support for the youth; ### 20. emphasises that youth remains an overarching priority for the union budget; reinforces therefore funding to meet increasing demand for the erasmus+ programme by a total amount of just over eur 137 million , as a 5% increase represents an additional 40 ,000 mobility exchanges; furthermore increases the european solidarity corps by eur 5 million as the economic crisis triggered by the covid-19 pandemic should not adversely affect support for the youth; welcomes the commission presidents’ announcement to come up with a new programme that will help these young europeans to find temporary work experience in another member state; asks the commission provide additional information on the budget and a timeline for the proposal as soon as possible;


### 22. proposes , further , a reinforcement to the culture strand of the creative europe programme to support europe’s cultural and creative sectors and creative industry , particularly hit by the covid-19 crisis , in the recovery; ### 22. proposes , further , a reinforcement to the culture strand of the creative europe programme to support europe’s cultural and creative sectors and creative industry , particularly hit by the covid-19 crisis , in the recovery; underlines that no funding from any of creative europe’s three strands should be used for financing projects in the framework of the new european bauhaus initiative;


### 24. decides to increase the budget for “multimedia actions” and to create a reserve in order to encourage the commission to provide more stability and predictability for radio networks covering eu affairs with funding covering at least two years; increases , also , appropriations on social dialogue in order to support in particular national social partners in the post-covid response; ### 24. decides to increase the budget for "multimedia actions" , to create a reserve in order to encourage the commission to provide more stability and predictability for radio networks covering eu affairs with funding covering at least two years and to clarify the different objectives financed thorough this budget line; increases , also , appropriations on social dialogue in order to enhance social dialogue and support in particular national social partners in to respond to the he long-term consequences of the covid crisis;


### 25. deems it necessary to increase appropriations for the turkish cypriot community budget line for the purpose of contributing decisively to the continuation and intensification of the mission of the committee on missing persons in cyprus , the wellbeing of maronites wishing to resettle and that of all enclaved persons as agreed in the 3rd vienna agreement , and of supporting the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage , thereby promoting trust and reconciliation between the two communities; ### 25. deems it necessary to increase appropriations for the turkish cypriot community budget line for the purpose of contributing decisively to the continuation and intensification of the mission of the committee on missing persons in cyprus , and of supporting the bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage , thereby promoting trust and reconciliation between the two communities;


### 29. observes that the covid-19 pandemic has served to emphasise the strategic role that agriculture plays in avoiding a food crisis by providing safe , high-quality food at affordable prices; insists that additional support measures under some budget lines for selected agricultural sectors need to be funded in 2022 to mitigate the impact of the covid-19 pandemic; ### 29. observes that the covid-19 pandemic has served to emphasise the strategic role that agriculture plays in avoiding a food crisis by providing safe , high-quality food at affordable prices all over europe; insists that additional support measures under some budget lines for selected agricultural sectors especially those dedicated to small-scale farming and young farmers need to be funded in 2022 to mitigate the impact of the covid-19 pandemic;


### 30. recalls , the importance of the life programme in supporting climate action and environmental protection; calls for the level of budgetary support for life to be increased across the various programme strands by 25% above db; highlights that any annual reinforcement for the life programme will imply progress towards the mainstreaming targets and ambitions in the areas of climate and biodiversity; ### 30. recalls , the importance of the life programme in supporting climate action and environmental protection; in the light of the programme’s remarkable absorption capacity , calls for the level of budgetary support for life to be increased across the various programme strands by 25% above db; highlights that annual reinforcements for the life programme will contribute to the mainstreaming targets and ambitions in the areas of climate and biodiversity;


### 36. strongly objects to council’s cuts to the european border and coast guard agency (frontex) as the agency must be adequately equipped to enable it to deliver in all areas of responsibility falling under its new mandate; decides , however , to place eur 90 000 000 into the reserve subject to the recruitment of the remaining 20 fundamental rights monitors at ad grade , the recruitment of the three deputy executive directors and the adoption of a procedure for the implementation of article 46 of regulation 2019/18969 ; ### 36. decides to place eur 90 000 000 of the european border and coast guard agency (frontex) into the reserve subject to the recruitment of the remaining 20 fundamental rights monitors at ad grade , the recruitment of the three deputy executive directors and the adoption of a procedure for the implementation of article 46 of regulation 2019/1896; requires also the agency to present an adapted serious incident report (sir) mechanism in line with the recommendations of the working group on fundamental rights and legal operational aspects of operations in the aegean sea (fralo) is presented , to establish a fully functioning fundamental rights monitoring system in line with article 110 (paragraphs 1(1) and 2) (2) of regulation (eu) 2019/1896 and to successfully implement recommendation 5 of the last european court of auditor’s report on frontex by the end of 2021;


### 38. stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the union’s common security and defence policy; underlines the importance of enhancing european cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes europe and its citizens safer , but also leads to a cost reduction; calls for increased funding for the european defence fund and for military mobility in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the union; ### 38. stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the union’s common security and defence policy; underlines the importance of enhancing european cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes europe and its citizens safer , but also leads to a cost reduction; calls for increased funding for the european defence fund and for military mobility in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the union; reminds that the purpose of european defence cooperation is to create syerngies to avoid double spending in member states; invites the commission to report to council and parliament about national spendings that have been avoided as a consequence of european spending;


### 38. stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the union’s common security and defence policy; underlines the importance of enhancing european cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes europe and its citizens safer , but also leads to a cost reduction; calls for increased funding for the european defence fund and for military mobility in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the union; ### 38. stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the union’s common security and defence while respecting the neutrality status of some of the eu’s member states; underlines the importance of enhancing european cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes europe and its citizens safer , but also leads to a cost reduction; calls for increased funding for the european defence fund and for military mobility in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the union;


### 41. emphasises that at a time when external challenges and matters of international politics are gaining importance in international politics , the union must ensure that the external dimension of its budget is appropriately funded and prepared to respond without delay to current , emerging as well as future challenges; insists on supporting agreed priorities under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe (ndici-global europe) and instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii); ### 41. emphasises that at a time when external challenges and matters of international politics are gaining importance in international politics , the union must ensure that the external dimension of its budget is appropriately funded and prepared to respond without delay to current , emerging as well as future and long term challenges; insists on supporting agreed priorities under the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument – global europe (ndici-global europe) and instrument for pre-accession assistance (ipa iii);


### 42. emphasises the need to increase funding for western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood to support comprehensive political and socio-economic reforms and recovery from the covid-19 crisis and its long-term economic consequences; points , in that context , to the need to ensure adequate funding for crucial areas such as democracy support , civil society and the rule of law; ### 42. emphasises the need to increase funding for western balkan countries and the countries of the eastern and southern neighbourhood to support comprehensive reforms and recovery from the covid-19 crisis and its long-term social , environmental and economic consequences and to increase funding for civil society and non-state actors in accession countries; points , in that context , to the need to ensure adequate funding for crucial areas such as democracy support , civil society and the rule of law;


### 43. expresses deep concern about the ongoing situation in afghanistan; believes that the humanitarian aid budget for afghanistan and neighbouring countries should be significantly increased to support and protect vulnerable afghans and their families; given the expected needs to be financed by the solidarity and emergency aid reserve , both internally and externally , that might lead to financial shortcomings , decides to reinforce the funding of the humanitarian aid by 20%; ### 43. expresses deep concern about the ongoing situation in afghanistan and other international situations; believes that the humanitarian aid budget for afghanistan and neighbouring countries should be significantly increased to support and protect vulnerable afghans and their families; given the expected needs to be financed by the solidarity and emergency aid reserve , both internally and externally , that might lead to financial shortcomings , decides to reinforce the funding of the humanitarian aid by 20%;


### 44. stresses the need to support developing countries in improving their health systems and accessing covid-19 vaccines , particularly through the covax initiative; decides , therefore , to earmark the amount of eur 1 billion under the emerging challenges and priorities cushion of ndici-global europe to this effect , as well as a further eur 100 million under the line “people - global challenges”; requests that member states fulfil the covax pledges already made and invites them to commit additional eur 2 billion , either to covax or in vaccine doses , in the first semester of 2022; ### 44. stresses the need to support developing countries in improving their health systems and accessing covid-19 vaccines , particularly through the covax initiative; decides , therefore , to earmark the amount of eur 1 billion under the emerging challenges and priorities cushion of ndici-global europe to this effect , as well as a further eur 100 million under the line "people - global challenges" to finance immediate , middle and long term challenges; requests that member states fulfil the covax pledges already made and invites them to commit additional eur 2 billion , either to covax or in vaccine doses , in the first semester of 2022;


### 45. highlights the union’s global support efforts for refugees and recalls the important role played by turkey and the other host countries in welcoming refugees from syria; reaffirms that the union and its member states must continue to provide effective and monitored aid to syrian refugees in host countries; emphasises that the future funding for the needs of the syrian refugees was not factored in the mff or ndici-global europe negotiations and should therefore not be borne by the programmed instruments , including the ndici-global europe cushion , as the package in favour of refugees from syria is not responding to a new crisis or unforeseen needs; requests that any successor of the eu facility for refugees in turkey (frt) shall be financed by fresh appropriations and by additional contributions from the member states and should be accompanied by the corresponding revision of the mff regulation to increase the ceiling of heading 6 in order to reflect the actual financial needs for the eu external actions; ### 45. highlights the union’s global support efforts for refugees and recalls the important role played by turkey and the other host countries in welcoming refugees from syria; reaffirms that the union and its member states must continue to provide effective and monitored aid to refugees in host countries; emphasises that the future funding for the needs of the refugees was not factored in the mff or ndici-global europe negotiations and should therefore not be borne by the programmed instruments , including the ndici-global europe cushion , as the package in favour of refugees from syria , iraq and other countries is not responding to a new crisis or unforeseen needs; requests that any successor of the eu facility for refugees (frt) shall be financed by fresh appropriations and by additional contributions from the member states and should be accompanied by the corresponding revision of the mff regulation to increase the ceiling of heading 6 in order to reflect the actual financial needs for the eu external actions;


### 46. emphasises that the protection and promotion of human rights and democracy globally continues to be of core interest for the union’s external action; decides therefore , to increase the funding of these lines; ### 46. emphasises that the protection and promotion of human rights and democracy globally as well as the empowerment of women and protection of vulnerable groups , such as children , continues to be of core interest for the union’s external action; decides therefore , to increase the funding of these lines;


### 49. stresses that , given the new legislative proposals , such as fit for 55 package and increased union spending due to ngeu and the recovery and resilience facility , some services , in particular the commission’s directorate-general for environment and the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , will need staff reinforcements; asks the commission to reassess these needs and to propose these reinforcements in its amending letter , without undermining the actual human resources level in its other services; ### 49. stresses that , given the new legislative proposals , such as fit for 55 package and increased union spending due to ngeu and the recovery and resilience facility , some services , in particular the commission’s directorate-general for environment and the european anti-fraud office (olaf) , will need staff reinforcements; asks the commission to reassess these needs and to propose these reinforcements in its during the conciliation , without undermining the actual human resources level in its other services;


### 50. recalls the importance of pilot projects and preparatory actions (pp-pas) as tools for the formulation of political priorities and the introduction of new initiatives that have the potential to turn into standing union activities and programmes; having carried out a careful analysis of all the proposals submitted and taking fully into account the commission's assessment of their respect of legal requirements and implementability , adopts a balanced package of pp-pas that reflects parliament’s political priorities; calls on the commission to swiftly implement pp-pas and provide feedback on their performance and results delivered on the ground; ### 50. recalls the importance of pilot projects and preparatory actions (pp-pas) as tools for the formulation of political priorities and the introduction of new initiatives that have the potential to turn into standing union activities and programmes; having carried out a careful analysis of all the proposals submitted and taking fully into account the commission's assessment of their respect of legal requirements and implementability , adopts a package of pp-pas; calls on the commission to swiftly implement pp-pas and provide feedback on their performance and results delivered on the ground;


### k) reminds that following the 2018 bureau decision on the general expenditure allowance (gea) , subsequent plenary decisions have been taken and therefore reiterates its demands to the bureau to introduce changes to the rules governing the gea by the end of 2021; ### k) reminds that following the 2018 bureau decision on the general expenditure allowance (gea) , subsequent plenary decisions have been taken and therefore reiterates its demands to the bureau to introduce changes to the rules governing the gea by the end of 2021; instructs the bureau to change the necessary rules to enable members that wish to do so to transfer part of their general expenditure allowance (gea) to the parliamentary assistance allowance; believes that this would improve accountability of expenditure , would be budgetary neutral , and would allow members to cope with the increasing workload;


### l) regrets that the bureau refuses to implement the will of the plenary expressed on numerous occasions to take action for the full alignment of the allowances rates of officials , other civil servants and apas in respect of duty travel between parliament’s three places of work; reiterates its call on the bureau to address this issue without any further delay and to take the necessary measures to remedy that inequality as soon as possible; ### l) regrets that the bureau refuses to implement the will of the plenary expressed on numerous occasions to take action for the full alignment of the allowances rates of officials , other civil servants and apas in respect of duty travel between parliament’s three places of work; calls on the bureau to address this issue to remedy that inequality without any further delay and to take immediate action with regard to the revision of the applicable rules which is necessary to change the legal framework;


### 11. reiterates its call for the creation of a separate budget line per specific objective set out in the legal bases of amif and the instrument for border management and visa policy (bmvi); believes that a separate budget line per specific objective would help ensure adequate funding for all objectives of amif and bmvi; ### 11. reiterates its call for the creation of a separate budget line per specific objective set out in the legal bases of amif and the bmvi; believes that a separate budget line per specific objective would help ensure adequate funding for all objectives of amif and bmvi; and would provide better readability and transparency regarding the annual allocation of financial resources to each of the specific objectives , thereby facilitating scrutiny of the implementation of the programmes;


### b. whereas the white paper ‘roadmap to a single european transport area’ identified the main shortcomings of mobility in the union already in 2011 , most of which are still present today; ### b. whereas the white paper ‘roadmap to a single european transport area’ identified the main shortcomings of mobility in the union already in 2011 , most of which are still present today such as accessibility of infrastructures for people with disabilities and with reduced mobility , such as elderly;


### d. whereas the decarbonisation of transport will reduce the union’s dependence on imports of fossil fuels and strengthen europe’s energy security; ### d. whereas the decarbonisation of transport will reduce the union’s dependence on imports of fossil fuels and strengthen europe’s energy security; whereas in 2018 , fossil fuels imports cost the union eur 331 billion;


### f. whereas some automotive manufacturers have announced a phase-out date for internal combustion engines for light-duty vehicles; whereas the industry has indicated that there will be 200 000 zero-emission heavy-duty-vehicles on european roads by 2030; ### f. whereas some automotive manufacturers have announced a phase-out date for internal combustion engines for light-duty vehicles; whereas the industry has indicated that there will be 200 000 zero-emission heavy-duty-vehicles on european roads by 2030 and studies have suggested that battery electric vehicles could reach over 50% share of passenger car sales by 2030; whereas battery electric vehicles will reach upfront cost price parity with internal combustion engine vehicles by 2027;


### g. whereas only 22 % of the total transport workforce are women; ### g. whereas only 22 % of the total transport workforce are women and there are important actions to be taken to further promote gender equality in the sector and ensure that all workers are free from violence and harassment;


### h. whereas the commission report on the application of directive 2014/94/eu on the deployment of alternative infrastructure identified shortcomings that could undermine the overall uptake of zero-emission vehicles; ### h. whereas the commission report on the application of directive 2014/94/eu on the deployment of alternative infrastructure identified shortcomings that could undermine the overall uptake of zero-emission vehicles , notably on consumer friendliness , charging convenience and interoperability of payment , which discourages consumers from switching to electric alternatives;


### 1. welcomes the commission’s sustainable and smart mobility strategy and supports its ambition to achieve a climate-neutral , digitalised , competitive and efficient transport sector; ### 1. welcomes the commission’s sustainable and smart mobility strategy and supports its ambition to achieve a climate-neutral , digitalised , competitive , more resilient and efficient transport sector;


### 1. calls on the commission and the member states to include gender mainstreaming in transport-related legislation , policy , programmes and action , to support cooperation with stakeholders and the exchange of good practices to increase the number of women in transport professions , and to improve the collection and analysis of sex-disaggregated data on behaviour , needs and concerns in mobility; ### 1. calls on the commission and the member states to include gender mainstreaming in transport-related legislation , policy , programmes and action , to support cooperation with stakeholders and the exchange of good practices to increase the number of women in transport professions , to promote work-life balance , to improve the collection and analysis of sex-disaggregated data on behaviour , and to perform specific impact assessments regarding gender-based discrimination and inequalities in the transport sector , as well as on the adverse economic and social effects of the covid-19 pandemic on women transport workers , needs and concerns in mobility;


### 1. calls on the commission and the member states to include gender mainstreaming in transport-related legislation , policy , programmes and action , to support cooperation with stakeholders and the exchange of good practices to increase the number of women in transport professions , and to improve the collection and analysis of sex-disaggregated data on behaviour , needs and concerns in mobility; ### 1. calls on the commission and the member states to include and substantially strengthen gender mainstreaming in all transport-related legislation , policy , programmes and action , to support cooperation with stakeholders and the exchange of good practices to increase the number of women in transport professions; calls for closing the so-called ‘gender data gap’ and collect comparable gender-disaggregated data on behaviour , needs and concerns in mobility with the view of designing legislation , policy , programmes and action that mirrors needs and concerns of women;


### 1. takes note of the commission’s communication entitled ‘sustainable and smart mobility strategy – putting european transport on track for the future’ and points out shortcomings that need to be overcome; stresses that the sector's potential to reduce its emissions is greatly dependent on investment in environmentally sustainable public transport systems , which must give rise to a paradigm shift in mobility , which is overly focused on individual transport; ### 1. takes note of the commission’s communication entitled ‘sustainable and smart mobility strategy – putting european transport on track for the future’ and points out shortcomings that need to be overcome; stresses that the sector's potential to reduce its emissions , noise and air pollution and congestion is greatly dependent on investment in environmentally sustainable public transport systems , which must give rise to a paradigm shift in mobility , which is overly focused on individual transport;


### 2. takes the view that a sustainable mobility strategy must encompass all methods of transport , increasing the modal share of the most sustainable means of transport , as well as the different levels of travel – local , regional , national and international – and should be inextricably linked to suitable spatial planning and land use; underlines the particular challenges of mobility in urban areas and advocates a public transport pricing policy that incentivises greater use thereof; ### 2. takes the view that a sustainable mobility strategy must encompass all methods of transport , increasing the modal share of the , sustainable mobility solutions , such as collective public transport , as well as the different levels of travel – local , regional , national and international – and should be inextricably linked to suitable spatial planning and land use; underlines the particular challenges of mobility in urban areas and advocates a public transport pricing policy that incentivises greater use thereof;


### 3. welcomes the commission’s efforts to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles and zero-emission fuels; calls on the commission to aim for higher numbers of zero-emission light- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 and to propose more stringent co2 standards and air-pollutant emission standards; ### 3. welcomes the commission’s efforts to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles and zero-emission fuels; calls on the commission to aim for higher numbers of zero-emission light- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 and to propose more stringent co2 standards and air-pollutant emission standards and to propose additional measures to incentivise the uptake of zero-emission heavy duty vehicles such as the revision of the rules on weight and dimension;


### 3. welcomes the commission’s efforts to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles and zero-emission fuels; calls on the commission to aim for higher numbers of zero-emission light- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 and to propose more stringent co2 standards and air-pollutant emission standards; ### 3. welcomes the commission’s efforts to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles and zero-emission fuels; calls on the commission to aim for higher numbers of zero-emission light- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2030 and to propose more stringent co2 standards and air-pollutant emission standards; welcomes the commission’s proposal to only consider zero emission vehicles as sustainable by 2026 under the eu’s sustainable finance taxonomy


### 3. calls on the commission , the member states , local authorities and the relevant stakeholders to provide a transport system that is tailored to women’s needs and their favoured modes of transport by improving accessibility , safety (particularly during the pandemic) and comfort , and prioritising adequate investment accordingly; ### 3. calls on the commission , the member states , local authorities and the relevant stakeholders to provide a transport system that is tailored to women’s needs and their favoured modes of transport by improving accessibility , safety (particularly during the pandemic) , service provision and comfort , and prioritising adequate investment accordingly;


### 4. calls on the commission to propose binding targets for public charging points as well as for hydrogen refuelling stations; believes that directive 2014/94/eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure2 should be transformed into a regulation; ### 4. calls on the commission to propose a strategic and integrated eu electro-mobility roadmap , as well as binding targets for member states for public charging points and in so doing also set out the specific number of charging points per member state , as well as for hydrogen refuelling stations along the ten-t networks , at key urban areas , public facilities and logistic centres; calls on the commission to also issue recommendations for the deployment of bus recharging and refuelling infrastructure as well as incentives for the construction of onshore power supply infrastructure in ports; believes that directive 2014/94/eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure2 should be transformed into a regulation;


### 4. calls on the commission to propose binding targets for public charging points as well as for hydrogen refuelling stations; believes that directive 2014/94/eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure2 should be transformed into a regulation; ### 4. calls on the commission to propose binding targets for public charging points as well as for hydrogen refuelling stations; believes that electric charging points should emulate the ease of use of conventional refuelling infrastructure and thus offer ad hoc charging as a default via commonly accepted payment methods as well as transparent displays of pricing; believes that directive 2014/94/eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 october 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure2 should be transformed into a regulation;


### 4. calls on the commission and the member states to take initiatives to make public spaces in european cities safe and free of harassment by sharing best practices and improving legislation , management , policies , infrastructure and security technology; ### 4. calls on the commission and the member states to take initiatives to make public spaces in european cities safe and free of harassment by sharing best practices and improving legislation , management , policies , infrastructure and security technology; calls on the commission to improve gender disaggregated statistical data and research to better understand gender differences in mobility patterns and to take this into account in the revision of the urban mobility package; urges cities to include gender-based statistical data and research in the revision of the sustainable urban mobility plans;


### 5. underlines that zero-emission fuels , such as clean hydrogen and synthetic fuels , should be used in accordance with the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle , mainly for those transport modes where direct electrification is not possible or not yet market-ready; ### 5. emphasises the importance of finding , using and investing in future-proof zero-emission fuels and technologies that do not create lock-in effects; underlines that such fuels , inter alia clean hydrogen and synthetic fuels , should be used in accordance with the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle mainly for those transport modes or segments where direct electrification is not possible or not yet market ready; battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell trains are to be used in those parts of the train network where electrification is not possible or service frequencies too low to reach cost effectiveness;


### 5. urges the commission to issue recommendations to increase women’s participation in mobility-related consultation , planning and decision-making processes and to encourage companies to improve equal opportunities for women , with a particular focus on innovation in transport , the shift towards sustainable mobility , attracting and retaining talent , and improving working conditions. ### 5. urges the commission to issue recommendations to increase women’s participation in mobility-related consultation , planning and decision-making processes , for example by promoting gender impact assessment procedures (gias) and gender audit checklists; encourages companies to improve equal opportunities for all workers , with a particular focus on innovation in transport , the shift towards sustainable mobility , attracting and retaining talent , and improving working conditions. urges the member states in this regard to unblock the women on boards directive.


### 8. calls on the commission to provide incentives for , and support research into and the development of alternative propulsion systems that use direct electricity or fuel cells in the maritime and aviation sectors; ### 8. calls on the commission to provide incentives for , and support research into and the development of alternative propulsion systems that use direct electricity or fuel cells in the waterborne and aviation sectors; highlights that zero-emission alternatives should become more financially attractive; therefore calls on the commission to ensure the uptake of zero-emission vessels through regulatory and financial support mechanisms , for example through a subsidy scheme (contracts for difference scheme) to help bridge the price gap between fossil fuels and sustainable alternative fuels;


### 8. calls on the commission to provide incentives for , and support research into and the development of alternative propulsion systems that use direct electricity or fuel cells in the maritime and aviation sectors; ### 8. calls on the commission to provide incentives for and support research into and the development of alternative propulsion systems aimed at ultra-efficient vehicles and vessels , with engines capable of running on 100% sustainable fuels , including clean hydrogen , or ammonia that use direct electricity or fuel cells , in the maritime and aviation sectors;


### 8. calls on the commission to provide incentives for , and support research into and the development of alternative propulsion systems that use direct electricity or fuel cells in the maritime and aviation sectors; ### 8. calls on the commission to provide incentives for , and support research into and the development of clean alternative propulsion systems that use direct electricity or fuel cells in the maritime and aviation sectors , calls on the commission to prioritise zero-emission fuels in the maritime fueleu commission’s proposal;


### flagship 3 – making interurban and urban mobility more sustainable and healthy ### flagship 3 – making interurban , urban and rural mobility more sustainable and healthy


### 9. welcomes the commission’s idea to offer consumers carbon-neutral choices for scheduled collective travel by 2030 , but underlines that these choices should be available for journeys up to 1 000 km; ### 9. welcomes the commission’s idea to offer consumers carbon-neutral choices for scheduled collective travel by 2030 , but underlines that these choices should be available for journeys up to 1 000 km; regrets that the commission is not addressing maritime passenger transport as one of the possibilities to shift towards more sustainable links; calls on the commission to pursue , as apriority to achieve this target , the development of long-distance rail passenger transport with the completion of a european high-speed and night train network connecting capitals and major cities and to double the number of rail passengers by 2030;


### 9. welcomes the commission’s idea to offer consumers carbon-neutral choices for scheduled collective travel by 2030 , but underlines that these choices should be available for journeys up to 1 000 km; ### 9. welcomes the commission’s idea to offer consumers carbon-neutral choices for scheduled collective travel by 2030; stresses that this goal should not be met at the expense of sustainable collective transport alternatives , such as coaches , that provide environmental and social benefits and for which zero-emission technologies are incipient;


### 9. welcomes the commission’s idea to offer consumers carbon-neutral choices for scheduled collective travel by 2030 , but underlines that these choices should be available for journeys up to 1 000 km; ### 9. welcomes the commission’s idea to offer consumers carbon-neutral choices for scheduled collective travel by 2030 , but underlines that these choices should be available for journeys up to 1 000 km; regrets that the commission is not addressing maritime passenger transport as one of the possibilities to shift towards more sustainable links;


### 10. stresses the need to complete missing cross-border links to improve interurban cross-country connections; ### 10. stresses the need to complete missing links and cross-border ten-t projects to improve cross-country connections;


### 11. calls on the member states to significantly increase their efforts to increase the share of walking and cycling in urban and rural areas; ### 11. calls on the member states to significantly increase their efforts to increase the share of walking and cycling in urban and rural areas as well as to guarantee the provision of sustainable and accessible transport modes and services for people with disabilities or reduced mobility;


### 11. calls on the member states to significantly increase their efforts to increase the share of walking and cycling in urban and rural areas; ### 11. calls on the member states to significantly increase their efforts at national , regional and local level to increase the share of walking and cycling in urban and rural areas , as well as solutions favouring affordable and reliable public transport;


### 11. calls on the member states to significantly increase their efforts to increase the share of walking and cycling in urban and rural areas; ### 11. calls on the member states and cities to significantly increase their efforts to increase the share of walking and cycling; and encourage other micro-mobility transportation means in urban and rural areas;


### 12. calls on the commission to propose mobility solutions that include the first and the last mile , thereby integrating the use of sustainable public transport and private mobility solutions; ### 12. calls on the commission to propose mobility solutions that include the first and the last mile , thereby integrating the use of sustainable public transport , including urban maritime transport such as ferries , and private mobility solutions as well as the usage of bicycles for public and private use cases;


### 12. calls on the commission to propose mobility solutions that include the first and the last mile , thereby integrating the use of sustainable public transport and private mobility solutions; ### 12. calls on the commission to propose mobility solutions that include the first and the last mile , thereby integrating the use of sustainable public transport and private mobility solutions , including urban maritime transport such as ferries;


### 12. calls on the commission to propose mobility solutions that include the first and the last mile , thereby integrating the use of sustainable public transport and private mobility solutions; ### 12. calls on the commission to propose mobility solutions that include the first and the last mile , thereby integrating the use of sustainable and accessible public transport and private mobility solutions;


### 13. welcomes the commission’s continued support to shift freight transport towards rail and inland waterways; regrets the fact that , despite these efforts , the share of road freight transport has increased in recent years; ### 13. welcomes the commission’s continued support to shift freight transport towards rail and inland waterways; calls on the commission to take concrete measures to achieve this modal shift , including the use of inland waterways for local freight distribution in urban areas; regrets the fact that , despite these efforts , the share of road freight transport has increased in recent years; calls on the commission to increase the share of rail freight transport to 25% of the modal split by 2030 and to 40% by 2050;


### 14. stresses the need to complete the internalisation of external costs for all modes of transport; ### 14. stresses the need to complete the internalisation of external costs for all modes of transport; highlights , however , the latter should take into account social dialogue with road freight and passengers' transport sector in order to prevent , among others , that transport workers bear the costs of this measure; further highlights that mobility needs of people living in rural and remote areas as well as the socioeconomic situation of citizens should be taken into consideration too;


### 14. stresses the need to complete the internalisation of external costs for all modes of transport; ### 14. stresses the need to complete the internalisation of external costs and the polluter pays principle for all modes of transport , both for passengers’ as well as freight transportation;


### 15. welcomes the inclusion of the maritime sector in the eu emissions trading system (ets) and the planned reduction of allowances allocated for free to the aviation sector; ### 15. welcomes the inclusion of the maritime sector in the eu emissions trading system (ets) and the planned reduction of allowances allocated for free to the aviation sector; stresses the need for revenues from a maritime ets to support the greening of the maritime sector , enabling necessary investments in alternative fuels infrastructure in ports; underlines the important role of european ports as transhipment hubs; calls for the european commission to consider the impact of a regional eu ets on carbon leakage and the competitiveness of the european maritime sector and ports;


### 17. insists on the phasing-out of direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies by 2022 in the union and in each member state , and considers the revision of the energy taxation directive as the best possibility to achieve a stable and predictable carbon price; ### 17. insists on the phasing-out of direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies by 2022 in the union and in each member state , and considers the revision of the energy taxation directive as the best possibility to achieve a stable and predictable carbon price; stresses that the commission must therefore ensure an ambitious revision of the energy taxation directive , also to internalise the negative fuel-related externalities of aviation and maritime transport in line with the polluter pays principle;


### 17. insists on the phasing-out of direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies by 2022 in the union and in each member state , and considers the revision of the energy taxation directive as the best possibility to achieve a stable and predictable carbon price; ### 17. insists on the phasing-out of direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies by 2022 in the union and in each member state , and considers the revision of the energy taxation directive as an important condition to enhance the use of clean technologies and create a level playing field between conventional and clean fuels; calls for the introduction of a permanent tax exemption for ops and sustainable clean fuels under a reviewed energy taxation directive;


### 18. highlights that carbon pricing is not the sole way forward to tackle co2 emissions from road transport modes and stresses the importance of the climate action regulation; ### 18. highlights that carbon pricing is not the sole way forward to tackle co2 emissions from road and other transport modes and stresses the importance of the climate action regulation;


### 19. welcomes the initiative to implement multimodal ticketing , and encourages the commission to include public service obligations stakeholders in the process from the very beginning; ### 19. welcomes the commission’s willingness to improve multimodal ticketing; calls upon the commission to take legislative actions in the areas of data sharing , licensing , distribution agreements and booking systems , and to develop smart and interoperable payment services; encourages the commission to include public service obligations stakeholders in the process from the very beginning;


### 19. welcomes the initiative to implement multimodal ticketing , and encourages the commission to include public service obligations stakeholders in the process from the very beginning; ### 19. welcomes the initiative to implement multimodal ticketing , and encourages the commission to include public service obligations stakeholders in the process from the very beginning; highlights the importance in this regard of competent local transport authorities;


### 23. highlights that all means of digitalisation should be used to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and increase transport safety; believes that it is of vital importance to ensure that every step of digitalisation contributes to a lower overall transport volume; ### 23. highlights that all means of digitalisation should be used to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and increase transport safety; believes that it is of vital importance to ensure that every step of digitalisation contributes to a better/optimal use of transport infrastructure;


### 24. notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders; ### 24. notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders thus it is important that vehicle inspection organisations have an independent , trusted , and non-discriminatory access to in-vehicle-data in order to check the performance of the automated driving systems throughout their life cycle. this can be realised by introducing an impartial and independent trust center. the introduction of a trust center would not require any change to the architecture of vehicles or processes already introduced by the vehicle manufacturer;


### 24. notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders; ### 24. notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders; including the public sector and academic institutions;


### 24. notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders; ### 24. notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires urgent and specific legislation that ensures the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders;


### 27. believes that transport is the backbone of a well-functioning internal market and is of utmost importance for european socioeconomic and territorial cohesion; ### 27. believes that transport is the backbone of a well-functioning internal market and of utmost importance for european socioeconomic and territorial cohesion; emphasises that public transport plays a vital role in this regard and to achieve sustainable , safe and accessible multimodal mobility; further underlines the importance of taking measures to maintain , and where necessary create , means of transport connection as a service of general economic interest;


### 28. stresses that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility can create new high-quality jobs; believes that possible negative consequences that this shift may have for workers should be mitigated via social funding and a specific strategy for re- and upskilling as well as the redeployment of workers , thereby ensuring a just transition; ### 28. stresses that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility can create new high-quality jobs; believes that possible negative consequences that this shift may have for workers should be mitigated via social funding and a specific strategy for re- and upskilling as well as the redeployment of workers , thereby ensuring a just transition; invites the commission to propose legislative initiatives addressing ongoing regulatory fragmentation in new mobility sectors , such as on-demand passenger transport and ride-hailing;


### 28. stresses that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility can create new high-quality jobs; believes that possible negative consequences that this shift may have for workers should be mitigated via social funding and a specific strategy for re- and upskilling as well as the redeployment of workers , thereby ensuring a just transition; ### 28. stresses that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility can create new high-quality jobs; believes that possible negative consequences that this shift may have for workers should be mitigated via social funding and a specific strategy for re- and upskilling as well as the redeployment of workers , thereby ensuring a just transition; highlights that an inclusive social dialogue and fundamental labour standards have to be ensured to support the social and economic upward mobility of workers;


### 29. calls for the strengthening of social dialogue in order to eliminate any form of discrimination and unequal treatment in the transport sector; ### 29. calls for the strengthening of social dialogue in order to eliminate any form of discrimination and unequal treatment in the transport sector; further calls for the promotion of social dialogue with associations representing vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities or reduced mobility;


### 29. calls for the strengthening of social dialogue in order to eliminate any form of discrimination and unequal treatment in the transport sector; ### 29. calls for the strengthening of social dialogue at european level and in the member states; calls for measures to promote and enforce collective bargaining in the transport sector in order to eliminate any form of discrimination and unequal treatment in the transport sector;


### 30. calls on the commission and the member states to encourage the diversification of the transport workforce , in particular to attract women and young workers; ### 30. calls on the commission and the member states to encourage the diversification of the transport workforce , in particular to attract women and young workers; emphasises the right to safe and attractive workplaces in the transport sector , where all workers are free from violence or harassment and their health and safety at work is ensured , including access to decent sanitary facilities; encourages the commission to integrate measures to ensure these rights , in line with the gender equality strategy 2020-2025 and its key actions , in the upcoming strategic framework on health and safety at work for 2021-2027;


### 30. calls on the commission and the member states to encourage the diversification of the transport workforce , in particular to attract women and young workers; ### 30. calls on the commission and the member states to encourage the diversification of the transport workforce , in particular to attract women and young workers; recalls that the lack of diversity in the transport workforce is also linked to the persisting gender-gap in stem careers and studies; urges the commission and member states to close this gap; highlights the importance of work-life balance for all transport workers; calls on the commission to develop gender-disaggregated data to better design legislation , projects and programmes;


### 30. calls on the commission and the member states to encourage the diversification of the transport workforce , in particular to attract women and young workers; ### 30. calls on the commission and the member states to encourage the diversification of the transport workforce , in particular to attract women , young workers as well as people with disabilities or reduced mobility;


### 31. believes that the union’s industrial strategy , in particular the european battery and hydrogen alliance , will help to create well-paid and secure jobs throughout the union; ### 31. believes that the union’s industrial strategy , in particular the european battery and hydrogen alliance , will help to create quality , well-paid and secure jobs throughout the union;


### 32. supports the commission’s efforts to either establish a european road safety agency or task an existing agency with supporting sustainable , safe and smart road transport; ### 32. supports the commission’s efforts to either establish a european road safety agency or task an existing agency with supporting sustainable , safe and smart road transport; as well as uniform implementation and enforcement of relevant union legislation , in particularly social legislation , as recommended by the eu sectoral social partner in road transport;


### a. whereas the atlantic area has borne the brunt of both the socioeconomic impact of covid-19 and the fallout from brexit , ### a. whereas the atlantic area was severely affected by the socio-economic impact of covid-19 and the negative effects of brexit;


### c. whereas the action plan adopted by the commission to update its atlantic maritime strategy includes the same principles set out in the european green deal and in its digital strategy; ### c. whereas the action plan adopted by the commission to update its atlantic maritime strategy includes the same principles set out in the european green deal and in its digital strategy; taking into account the united nations sustainable development goals;


### c. whereas the climate crisis is causing severe damage to all the atlantic seaboards and islands , which constitute a fragile and unique land and maritime environment; ### c. whereas the climate crisis and rising sea levels are causing severe damage to all the atlantic seaboards and islands , which constitute a fragile and unique land and maritime environment;


### 1. pays tribute to the tireless work done by all local , regional , national and european stakeholders , particularly the atlantic strategy group; ### 1. highlights the tireless work done by all local , regional , national and european stakeholders , particularly the atlantic strategy group;


### 1. calls on the commission to review the current text and propose a new 2.0 strategy; deplores the fact that the strategy makes virtually no mention of fisheries and aquaculture , even though these industries play a vital role along the whole atlantic coastline and help to shape our coastal regions; ### 1. urges the commission to review the current text and propose a new 2.0 strategy , given the serious shortcomings identified; deplores , specifically , the fact that the strategy makes virtually no mention of fisheries (no mention at all) and aquaculture (mentioned only once , in an unspecific way) , even though these industries play a vital role along the whole atlantic coastline , generate economic activity and jobs and play a part in shaping our coastal regions , helping to maintain population levels and tackle demographic decline;


### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to complete priority projects included in the trans-european transport network for the atlantic arc; underlines the fact that the various macro-regional strategies have been effective at facilitating cooperation , recovery and the efficient use of eu programmes; calls , therefore , on the commission to draft an atlantic macro-regional strategy based on the current sea basin strategy for the atlantic; ### 2. calls on the commission and the member states to complete priority projects included in the trans-european transport network for the atlantic arc and that projects should pay particular attention to special needs regarding connectivity and accessibility for peripheral , islands and outermost regions of the atlantic; underlines the fact that the various macro-regional strategies have been effective at facilitating cooperation , recovery and the efficient use of eu programmes; calls , therefore , on the commission to draft an atlantic macro-regional strategy based on the current sea basin strategy for the atlantic in cooperation with national , regional and local authorities , as well as other relevant stakeholders;


### 2. applauds the efforts made to foster the atlantic strategy’s international dimension , in particular through the success of the galway and belém declarations; ### 2. highlights the efforts to promote the atlantic strategy’s international dimension , in particular through the success of the galway and belém declarations; recalls that the international dimension of the atlantic action plan and the support for its implementation help to understand the on-going changes in the atlantic ocean , as well as their effects on the different coastal communities;


### 2. stresses that the only reference to fishing is to ‘fishing-for-litter actions’ and that , however important it is for fishers to take part in the clean-up of the oceans , it is imperative that the socioeconomic impact of this sector be taken into account; ### 2. stresses that the only reference to fishing is to ‘fishing-for-litter actions’ and that , however important it is for fishers to take part in the clean-up of the oceans , which they already do , it is imperative that the socioeconomic impact of this sector and its main role as a driving force behind regions be taken into account with a view to promoting a strategy which , drawing on the sector's strengths , ensures that it continues to be sustainable into the future;


### 3. calls on the commission to focus on further ways to boost the decarbonisation of maritime transport as a way to promote investments towards sustainability; ### 3. calls on the commission to focus on further ways to boost the decarbonisation of maritime transport as a way to promote investments towards sustainability in , among others , the increase of the deployment of alternative fuels , such as renewable ones , refuelling equipment and infrastructure , as well as in multimodal access , greening ground movements at port services , optimisation of port calls and in fleet renewals in waterborne transport; further calls on the commission to work closely with the european maritime safety agency (emsa) to support member states in mitigating shipping-related environmental risks and in improving the overall sustainability and safety of the maritime sector;


### 3. notes , however , that the previous action plan yielded disappointing results , and deplores the failure to earmark a budget for the action plan and the complexity of its governance system; ### 3. notes with regret that the general results were a far cry from the action plan potential , and deplores the failure to earmark a budget for the action plan;


### 4. points out that the 1 200 new maritime projects announced by the commission , worth almost eur 6 billion , have no direct link to the atlantic strategy , and takes the view that the regions have been insufficiently involved in the governance of the strategy; ### 4. highlights that , although the commission encourages stakeholder’s participation through the organization of specialized events , the regions remain insufficiently involved in the governance of the strategy;


### 5. stresses , however , that promising initiatives have been introduced to identify projects linked to the blue economy , such as spain and portugal’s azul itis or brittany’s ‘tag mer’; ### deleted


### 6. highlights the need to protect and promote the attractiveness of the atlantic coastal areas , landscapes and cultural heritage using a holistic approach. ### 6. highlights the need to protect and promote the attractiveness of the atlantic coastal areas and outermost regions , landscapes and cultural heritage using a holistic approach.


### 6. welcomes the review of the action plan and applauds the progress made in its governance; ### 6. welcomes the review of the action plan and recognises the progress made regarding its governance; regrets , however , the persistence of various shortcomings;


### d. whereas the european atlantic area extends off the african coast to encompass madeira , the azores and the canary islands , and across the atlantic to take in the netherlands antilles , the french antilles , french guiana and saint pierre and miquelon , and whereas the atlantic strategy should address all these regions while remaining open to third countries and their regions; ### d. whereas the european atlantic area extends off the african coast to encompass madeira , the azores and the canary islands , and across the atlantic to take in the french guiana , and whereas the new atlantic strategy should address these regions;


### e. whereas the atlantic strategy should also embrace trade in material and immaterial goods with north and south america , taking europe's atlantic regions , including the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories , as its base; ### e. whereas the atlantic strategy should include a trade strategy of material and immaterial goods with atlantic third countries , taking europe's atlantic regions , including the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories , as its base;


### g. whereas the new eu biodiversity strategy for 2030 and the blue economy are key elements in the transition to clean energy , and whereas the oceans are playing a fundamental role in the area of adaptation to climate change; ### g. whereas the new eu biodiversity strategy for 2030 , the review of the renewable energies directive and the blue economy are key elements in the transition to clean energy , including reinforced sustainability criteria , and whereas the oceans are playing a fundamental role in the area of adaptation to climate change;


### i. whereas ports and transport as a whole play a major role in sustainable development and the transition to a carbon-free economy; ### i. whereas ports and transports can play a major role in the promotion of sustainable development and the transition to a carbon-free economy;


### 8. calls for representatives of all the regions concerned to be included in national delegations and for the strategy to be opened up to participation by third countries; ### 8. calls for representatives of all the regions concerned to be included in national delegations and to invite atlantic third countries to participate in the strategy;


### 9. welcomes the new strategy’s more strictly defined priorities and calls for practical measures to be taken; ### 9. welcomes the new strategy’s more strictly defined priorities as compared to the 2013– 2020 atlantic action plan; , regrets , nevertheless , the fact that the eu budget doesn’t contain new instruments for implementing the proposed measures;


### 10. deplores the fact that the eu budget contains no appropriations for the atlantic action plan; ### deleted


### 12. calls for the development of enhanced prevention and risk-management capabilities to deal with accidents on land and at sea and natural disasters , the establishment of a common system for preventing and combating oil spills and the designation of large protected maritime areas , and emphasises the importance of protecting all marine species; ### 12. calls on the commission and the member states and their regions for the development of enhanced prevention and risk-management capabilities to deal with accidents on land and at sea and natural disasters , the establishment of a common system for preventing and combating oil spills and the designation of large protected maritime areas , and emphasises the importance of protecting all marine species;


### 13. stresses the importance of ending the atlantic regions’ isolation , linking up transport , energy and information networks , and developing rural and urban areas; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing strategies to fight the constrains of atlantic regions’ distance from the eu's heartland center , in particular in the islands of eu's member states and the ors , through the promotion of more sustainable transport connections , to stop energy dependence by embracing renewable energies , such as solar and wind energy , and through the development of coordinated information networks; reminds that is crucial for each region to explore its full potential , to ensure a more sustainable , equitable , inclusive , and fairer development;


### 14. underscores the importance of fisheries and warns against the harmful long-term effects of overfishing; ### 14. underscores the importance of fisheries and warns against the harmful effects of overfishing;


### 15. stresses the need to develop high-quality , sustainable tourism; ### 15. stresses the need to develop high-quality , sustainable tourism as this is a crucial sector of the blue economy; in this context , recalls that it is necessary to create , adapt and modernise existing maritime specific infrastructures , such as navigation recreational support facilities;


### desired improvements ### recommendations for improvements;


### 16. hopes that the strategy will encourage joint planning and development of the sectors of the blue economy in the atlantic area , with environmental and climate policies as central pillars , thus contributing towards the achievement of the union's decarbonisation objectives and promoting renewable offshore power generation technologies; ### 16. considers that the strategy can encourage joint planning and development of the sectors of the blue economy in the atlantic area , with environmental and climate policies as central pillars , thus contributing towards the achievement of the union's decarbonisation objectives and promoting renewable offshore power generation technologies; is of the opinion that it is necessary to include in the strategy a stronger social dimension;


### 17. advocates the development of an industrial strategy with a strong maritime component at atlantic level and hopes that the strategy will provide impetus for the development of flagship industries; ### 17. recommends the development of an industrial strategy at atlantic level , with a strong sustainable environmental and socio-economic blue economy component;


### 18. calls for innovation to be fostered in the atlantic maritime sectors , in and around ports , all along the atlantic shoreline and in the maritime territories; ### 18. calls for innovation to be fostered in the atlantic maritime sectors , in and around ports , all along the atlantic shoreline and in the islands of eu's member states;


### 19. welcomes the initiatives to speed up adaptation to climate change , not least the atlantic skills alliance; ### 19. welcomes initiatives such as the creation of incentives to promote the installation of offshore and inland renewable energies , such as wind , tidal waters and solar energy , that helps the eu to speed up adaptation to climate change and to reach the goal of becoming a carbon neutral continent by 2050;


### 20. calls for the strategy to focus squarely on jobs; wishes to see an ambitious social component to promote job creation and , in particular , training for and access to maritime professions for young people; ### 20. considers that the principals of the european pillar of social rights are not properly safeguarded in the new atlantic strategy; calls for an enhanced social component , with more opportunities for job creation and training , in areas such as ship-building , aqua-culture and fisheries , in particular to young people;


### 21. calls for the concept of atlantic connectivity to include links between ports and the development of hinterland areas; ### 21. calls on the commission to include in the new atlantic strategy , more measures to promote connectivity , such as to include sustainable links between ports and the development of hinterland areas;


### 22. calls for steps to be taken to eliminate rail bottlenecks , draw up plans for multimodal transfer to sustainable modes of transport , support the development of the atlantic rail motorway , enhance rail-port connections and link the major ten-t corridors with the other atlantic arc lines; ### 22. calls on the commission and the atlantic regions to develop strategies to eliminate rail bottlenecks , such as in the cross-border connection between lisbon and madrid; considers necessary to continue with the development of high-speed rail links and parallel upgrading of conventional lines , providing cross-border continuity;


### 23. urges the member states to step up their involvement and implement joint strategic projects; ### 23. urges the member states , in cooperation with their regional and local authorities , as well other stakeholders , to step up their involvement and implement joint strategic projects;


### 24. draws attention to the success of the alpine strategy’s governance structure; ### deleted


### 25. proposes yearly high-level meetings; ### 25. proposes yearly and more frequent meetings between the countries and their regions involved in the strategy , the commission , and the european parliament , in order to promote a better coordination and a frequent monitoring of the measures put in place by each region;


### 27. supports research on the ocean floor and calls for a major joint project to clean up the atlantic ocean and its seabed; ### 27. calls on the commission and the atlantic regions , under the pilar iv of the action plan , to promote a major joint project to clean up the atlantic ocean and its seabed , to support oceanographic research and observation on the ocean floor and to promote sustainable measures for polution prevention; recalls that the circular economy should be promoted , collecting maritime litter and reintroducing it into the economy;


### 28. takes the view that environmental ngos should be supported and involved; ### 28. suggests that stakeholders and ngos be more actively involved in the creation , promotion and implementation of new projects , and in protection of atlantic’s ecosystems and biodiversity;


### 29. calls for a study on the use of motorboats and for the pollution they cause to be reduced; ### 29. calls for the development of more actions on maritime innovation measures to contribute to the protection and decarbonisation of maritime sources , such as the carbon produced by vessels;


### 30. calls for an increase in the number of specific calls for projects as part of the atlantic strategy; ### 30. calls on the commission , in the context of the specific atlantic strategy goals , to focus on the least developed or those with the greatest development needs , socioeconomic areas of the atlantic area; considers fundamental to increase specific calls for projects , in the least developed socioeconomic areas of the atlantic strategy;


### 31. recommends that the members of the atlantic strategy and the members of the interreg atlantic area monitoring committee establish common objectives and decision-making procedures; ### 31. recommends that the interreg atlantic area monitoring committee , takes into account the new atlantic strategy and the needs of the members of the atlantic strategy , to better implement solutions to address regional challenges in the fields of innovation , resource efficiency , environment and culture , supporting regional development and sustainable growth;


### 32. advocates that the atlantic strategy be developed into an atlantic macro-regional strategy and that an atlantic macro-region be created with a view to improving coordination between measures addressing issues on land and at sea , provide multi-level governance and rationalise the sources of funding; ### deleted


### 33. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the council and the commission. ### 33. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the council , the commission , and national/regional parliaments of france , ireland , portugal and spain , as well as to cor and ecosoc;


### (6) in order to ensure consistency with the transitional measures applicable to certificates of qualification issued by member states , it is appropriate to clarify that certificates of qualification issued by a third country in exchange for the certificates covered by the transitional arrangements should be valid on all union inland waterways , on the condition that the third country concerned has been granted recognition in accordance with article 10(3) directive (eu) 2017/2397 and that the requirements for the exchange applied by that third country have been found to be identical to those provided for by article 38(1) and (3) of that directive with regard to the member states. ### (6) in order to ensure consistency with the transitional measures applicable to certificates of qualification issued by member states , it is appropriate to clarify that as regards third country certificates , the identical requirements referred to in article 10(3) of directive (eu) 2017/2397 also include the requirements for the exchange of the existing certificates set out in article 38(1) and (3) of that directive.


### the following paragraphs 7 and 8 are added to article 38 of directive (eu) 2017/2397: ### the directive (eu) 2017/2397 is amended as follows:


### 8. certificates of qualification issued by a third country in exchange for the certificates of qualification referred to in paragraph 7 , shall be valid on all union inland waterways subject to article 10(3) and provided that the conditions for the exchange applied by the third country have been found to be identical to those laid down in paragraphs 1 and 3 of this article. ### deleted


### (7) improvements in the environmental performance of atm also directly contribute to the achievement of the objectives contained in the paris agreement and in the commission’s european green deal , in particular through the reduction of aviation emissions. ### (7) improvements in the environmental performance of atm also directly contribute to the achievement of the objectives contained in the paris agreement and in the commission’s european green deal , in particular through the reduction of aviation emissions. due consideration shall be given to the ansps’ limited area for action on this topic. the impact of other aviation stakeholders on atm performance should be monitored.


### (11) the financing of the national supervisory authorities should guarantee their independence , and should allow them to operate in accordance with the principles of fairness , transparency , non-discrimination and proportionality. appropriate procedures for appointing staff should contribute to guaranteeing the independence of the national supervisory authorities , ensuring in particular that the appointment of persons in charge of strategic decisions is made by a public authority which does not directly exert ownership rights over air navigation service providers. ### (11) the financing of the national supervisory authorities should guarantee their independence , and should allow them to operate in accordance with the principles of fairness , transparency , non-discrimination and proportionality. appropriate procedures for appointing staff should be set up at national level and contribute to guaranteeing the independence of the national supervisory authorities , ensuring in particular that the appointment of persons in charge of strategic decisions is made by a public authority ensuring transparency of the decision-making process1a.


### (13) the cooperation between air traffic service providers is an important tool for improving the performance of the european atm system and should be encouraged. member states should be able to set up cooperation mechanisms not limited to predefined forms of cooperation and geographical areas. ### (13) the cooperation between air traffic service providers is an important tool for improving the performance of the european atm system and should be encouraged. the cooperation or integration between civil and military air traffic service should also be encouraged in order to improve safety , efficiency , and the performance of the european atm system. member states should be able to set up cooperation mechanisms not limited to predefined forms of cooperation and geographical areas.


### (14) the safety certification and safety oversight of air navigation service providers are conducted by the national competent authorities or by the european union aviation safety agency (the agency) , in accordance with the requirements and processes laid down in regulation (eu) 2018/1139. additional requirements related to financial robustness , liability and insurance cover are necessary for the provision of air navigation services and should be subject to an economic certificate. an air navigation service provider should only be able to offer services in the union where it holds both a safety certificate and the economic certificate. ### (14) the safety certification and safety oversight of air navigation service providers are conducted by the national competent authorities or by the european union aviation safety agency (the agency) , in accordance with the requirements and processes laid down in regulation (eu) 2018/1139.


### (14) the safety certification and safety oversight of air navigation service providers are conducted by the national competent authorities or by the european union aviation safety agency (the agency) , in accordance with the requirements and processes laid down in regulation (eu) 2018/1139. additional requirements related to financial robustness , liability and insurance cover are necessary for the provision of air navigation services and should be subject to an economic certificate. an air navigation service provider should only be able to offer services in the union where it holds both a safety certificate and the economic certificate. ### (14) the safety certification and safety oversight of air navigation service providers are conducted by the national competent authorities or by the european union aviation safety agency (the agency) , in accordance with the requirements and processes laid down in regulation (eu) 2018/1139. additional requirements related to financial robustness , liability and insurance cover are necessary for the provision of air navigation services and should be subject to an economic certificate. an air navigation service provider should only be able to offer services in the union where it holds both a safety certificate and the economic certificate. this requirement should not apply to military providers , for which member states shall ensure compliance with the common requirements to the maximum extent possible.


### (15) there should be no discrimination between airspace users as to the provision of equivalent air navigation services. ### (15) there should be no discrimination between airspace users as to the provision of equivalent air navigation services. this does not apply when different airspace users are treated differently on the basis of an amended performance and charging scheme , which allows for differentiation of charges based on the level of service.


### (19) the provision of en route air traffic services should be organisationally separated from the provision of cns , ais , ads , met and terminal air traffic services , including through the separation of accounts , in order to ensure transparency and avoid discrimination , cross-subsidisation and distortion of competition. ### deleted


### (22) the performance and charging schemes are intended to make air navigation services provided under conditions other than market conditions more cost-efficient and to promote better service quality and should , to this end , include relevant and appropriate incentives. in view of this objective , the performance and charging schemes should not cover services supplied under market conditions. ### (22) the performance and charging schemes are intended to improve the performance of the air navigation services. the performance scheme should aim at clearly defined , achievable outcomes , respect the air navigation service providers’ management decisions and not prescribe measures to reach the targets. the performance and charging schemes should not cover terminal air navigation services supplied under market conditions1a.


### (22) the performance and charging schemes are intended to make air navigation services provided under conditions other than market conditions more cost-efficient and to promote better service quality and should , to this end , include relevant and appropriate incentives. in view of this objective , the performance and charging schemes should not cover services supplied under market conditions. ### (22) the performance and charging schemes are intended to make air navigation services provided under conditions other than market conditions cost-efficient and to promote better service quality and should , to this end , include relevant and appropriate incentives. in view of this objective , the performance and charging schemes should not cover services supplied under market conditions.


### (25) given the cross border and network elements inherent in the provision of en route air navigation services and the fact that , as a consequence , performance is notably to be assessed against union-wide performance targets , a union body should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for en route air navigation services , subject to judicial review by an appeal body and eventually by the court of justice. in order to ensure that the tasks be carried out with a high level of expertise and necessary independence , that union body should be the agency acting as performance review body (prb) , functioning in accordance with the dedicated governance rules set out in regulation (eu) 2018/1139. given their knowledge of the local circumstances , necessary to assess terminal air navigation services , national supervisory authorities should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for terminal air navigation services. the allocation of costs between en route and terminal air navigation services constitutes a single operation , relevant to both types of services , and should therefore be subject to the oversight of the agency acting as prb. ### (25) given the cross border and network elements inherent in the provision of en route air navigation services and the fact that , as a consequence , performance is notably to be assessed against union-wide performance targets , a union body should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for en route air navigation services , subject to judicial review by an appeal body and eventually by the court of justice. given their knowledge of the local circumstances , necessary to assess terminal air navigation services , national supervisory authorities should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for terminal air navigation services.


### (25) given the cross border and network elements inherent in the provision of en route air navigation services and the fact that , as a consequence , performance is notably to be assessed against union-wide performance targets , a union body should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for en route air navigation services , subject to judicial review by an appeal body and eventually by the court of justice. in order to ensure that the tasks be carried out with a high level of expertise and necessary independence , that union body should be the agency acting as performance review body (prb) , functioning in accordance with the dedicated governance rules set out in regulation (eu) 2018/1139. given their knowledge of the local circumstances , necessary to assess terminal air navigation services , national supervisory authorities should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for terminal air navigation services. the allocation of costs between en route and terminal air navigation services constitutes a single operation , relevant to both types of services , and should therefore be subject to the oversight of the agency acting as prb. ### (25) given the cross border and network elements inherent in the provision of en route air navigation services and the fact that , as a consequence , performance is notably to be assessed against union-wide performance targets , a union body should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for en route air navigation services , subject to judicial review by an appeal body and eventually by the court of justice. in order to ensure that the tasks be carried out with a high level of expertise and necessary independence , that union body should be the agency acting as performance review body (prb) , functioning in accordance with the dedicated governance rules set out in this regulation. given their knowledge of the local circumstances , necessary to assess terminal air navigation services , national supervisory authorities should be in charge of the assessment and approval of the performance plans and performance targets for terminal air navigation services. the allocation of costs between en route and terminal air navigation services constitutes a single operation , relevant to both types of services , and should therefore be subject to the oversight of the agency acting as prb.


### (27) the performance of the network functions should be subject to criteria specific to them , having regard to the peculiar nature of these functions. the network functions should be subject to performance targets in the key performance areas of the environment , capacity and cost-efficiency. ### (27) the performance of the network functions should be subject to criteria specific to them , having regard to the peculiar nature of these specific network functions. the network functions should be subject to performance targets in the key performance areas of safety , the environment , capacity , and cost-efficiency.


### (32) atm network functions should contribute to the sustainable development of the air transport system and support the achievement of union-wide performance targets. they should ensure the sustainable , efficient and environmentally optimal use of airspace and of scarce resources , reflect operational needs in the deployment of the european atm network infrastructure and should provide support in case of network crises. a number of tasks contributing to the execution of these functions should be carried out by a network manager , whose action should involve all operational stakeholders concerned. ### (32) atm network functions should contribute to the sustainable development of the air transport system and support the achievement of union-wide performance targets. they should ensure the sustainable , efficient and optimal use of airspace and of scarce resources , reflect operational needs in the deployment of the european atm network infrastructure and should provide support in case of network crises. a number of tasks contributing to the execution of these functions should be carried out by a network manager , whose action should involve all operational stakeholders concerned.1a