### in accordance with directive 2014/24/eu , directive 2014/25/eu and directive 2014/23/eu , member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that in the performance of public procurement or concession contracts economic operators comply with the wages set out by collective agreements for the relevant sector and geographical area and with the statutory minimum wages where they exist. ### in accordance with directive 2014/24/eu , directive 2014/25/eu and directive 2014/23/eu , member states shall take appropriate measures to ensure that in the performance of public procurement or concession contracts economic operators comply with the wages set out by applicable collective agreements and with the statutory minimum wages where they exist.


### for minimum wage protection provided only by collective agreements: ### for minimum wage protection in form of wages stemming from collective agreements:


### (iii) the level of wages for workers not having minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements and its relation to the level of wages of workers having such minimum protection. ### deleted


### member states shall provide the statistics and information referred to in this paragraph disaggregated by gender , age , disability , company size and sector. ### member states shall provide the statistics and information referred to in this paragraph disaggregated by gender and age , company size and sector.


### the commission may request member states to provide further information on a case by case basis where it considers such information necessary for monitoring the effective implementation of this directive. ### deleted


### 3. member states shall ensure that information regarding minimum wage protection , including collective agreements and wage provisions therein , is transparent and publicly accessible. ### 3. member states shall ensure that information regarding statutory minimum wage protection , including collective agreements and wage provisions therein , is transparent and publicly accessible.


### 5. on the basis of the report issued by the commission , the employment committee set up in accordance with article 150 tfeu shall carry out every year an examination of the promotion of collective bargaining on wage setting and of the adequacy of minimum wages in the member states. ### 5. on the basis of the report issued by the commission , the employment committee set up in accordance with article 150 tfeu shall carry out every year an examination of the promotion of collective bargaining on wage setting and of promotion of the adequacy of minimum wages in the member states.


### 1. member states shall ensure that , without prejudice to specific forms of redress and dispute resolution provided for , where applicable , in collective agreements , workers , including those whose employment relationship has ended , have access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and a right to redress , including adequate compensation , in the case of infringements of their rights relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements. ### 1. member states shall ensure that , without prejudice to specific forms of redress and dispute resolution provided for , where applicable , in collective agreements , workers , including those whose employment relationship has ended , have access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and a right to redress , including adequate compensation , in the case existing national law or collective agreements provide for rights relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements and such rights have been infringed.


### 2. member states shall take the measures necessary to protect workers , including those who are workers’ representatives , from any adverse treatment by the employer and from any adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or resulting from any proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with the rights relating to statutory minimum wages or minimum wage protection provided by collective agreements. ### 2. member states shall take the measures necessary to protect workers , including those who are workers’ representatives , from any adverse treatment by the employer and from any adverse consequences resulting from a complaint lodged with the employer or resulting from any proceedings initiated with the aim of enforcing compliance with rights provided for in existing national law or collective agreements relating to minimum wage protection.


### member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of national provisions. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive. ### member states shall , without prejudice to specific forms of compensation and/or contractual penalties provided for , where applicable , in rules on enforcement of collective agreements , lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of existing national law or collective agreements relating to minimum wage protection. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive.


### member states may entrust the social partners with the implementation of this directive , where the social partners jointly request to do so. in so doing , the member states shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the results sought by this directive are guaranteed at all times. ### member states may entrust the social partners with the implementation of this directive , where the social partners jointly request to do so. in so doing , the member states shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the obligations of this directive are applied with at all times.


### 1. this directive shall not constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection already afforded to workers within member states. ### 1. this directive shall not constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection already afforded to workers within member states without affecting the contractual freedom of the social partners to negotiate and conclude collective agreements.


### 2. this directive shall not affect member states’ prerogative to apply or to introduce laws , regulations or administrative provisions which are more favourable to workers or to encourage or permit the application of collective agreements which are more favourable to workers. ### 2. this directive shall not affect member states’ prerogative to apply or to introduce laws , regulations or administrative provisions which are more favourable to workers or to encourage or permit the application of collective agreements.


### this directive is addressed to the member states. ### this directive is addressed to the member states except denmark and sweden.


### a. whereas , according to article 8 tfeu , the union is to aim to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women , thereby establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### a. whereas , according to article 8 tfeu , the union is to aim to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women , thereby establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming , which stipulates that gender equality must be incorporated into all eu policies , including via gender budgeting at all levels of the budgetary process


### a. whereas , according to article 8 tfeu , the union is to aim to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women , thereby establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming; ### a. whereas , according to article 8 tfeu , the union aims to eliminate inequalities , and to promote equality , between men and women , thereby promoting the principle of gender mainstreaming in all of its policies;


### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic , particularly women working in precarious employment , feminised sectors and the informal economy; ### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic , particularly women working in precarious employment , female-dominated sectors and the informal economy; whereas these impacts range from a worrying increase in gender-based violence and harassment , unpaid and unequal care and domestic responsibilities , through restricted access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) , to significant economic and work impacts for women , particularly healthcare workers and caregivers;


### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic , particularly women working in precarious employment , feminised sectors and the informal economy; ### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic , particularly women working in precarious employment , feminised sectors and the informal economy; whereas gender-based violence has substantially increased as a result of the covid-19 crisis and the measures designed to tackle the pandemic;


### 1. recalls that the european institute for gender equality (eige) was established in order to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality in the union; ### 1. recalls that the european institute for gender equality (eige) was established in order to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality in the union , including gender mainstreaming in all union policies and the resulting national policies , the fight against discrimination based on gender , and raising union citizens’ awareness of gender equality;


### 1. recalls that the european institute for gender equality (eige) was established in order to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality in the union; ### 1. recalls that the european institute for gender equality (eige) was established in order to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality in the union , including gender mainstreaming in all of the union’s policies;


### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality (femm); ### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality (femm) , in particular the institute’s contribution to the ongoing efforts of the committee concerning the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on women , gender-based violence , work-life balance , the gender pay and pension gap , gender budgeting and the development of a gender-sensitive parliament tool , strongly supports the work of the institute , which , by means of studies , research and high-quality data enables the committee to properly do its work; notes the valuable contribution the eige can make to all the european parliaments’ committees in order to better integrate gender mainstreaming in all eu policies;


### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality (femm); ### 2. welcomes the ongoing cooperation between the eige and the committee on women’s rights and gender equality (femm); stresses the contribution that eige can make to all committees in order to better integrate the gender perspective in all eu policies and encourages the european parliament to establish an ever closer cooperation;


### 4. acknowledges a decrease in the eige’s carry-over operating expenditure to 28 ,01 % in 2019 (compared to 51 ,29 % in 2016); ### 4. acknowledges a decrease in the eige’s carry-over operating expenditure to 28 ,01% in 2019 (compared to 51 ,29% in 2016); notes that for the first time the carry forward is below the eca’s target threshold of 30%;


### 5. notes that the european court of auditors1 confirmed that the eige’s annual accounts present fairly , in all material respects , its financial position as at 31 december 2019 and the results of its operations , its cash flows and the changes in net assets for the year then ended; notes that , according to the court , the revenue and payments underlying the eige’s annual accounts for the year ended 31 december 2019 are legal and regular in all material respects; ### 5. notes that the eca confirmed that the eige’s annual accounts present fairly , in all material respects , its financial position as at 31 december 2019 and the results of its operations , its cash flows and the changes in net assets for the year then ended in accordance with the provisions of its financial regulation and the accounting rules adopted by the commission's accounting officer; notes that , according to the court , the revenue and payments underlying the eige’s annual accounts for the year ended 31 december 2019 are legal and regular in all material respects;


### 9. notes the institute’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to secure transparency , prevention and management of conflicts of interest and whistleblower protection; welcomes the publication of the cvs of the institute’s senior management on its website; ### 9. notes the institute’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to secure transparency , prevention and management of conflicts of interest and whistleblower protection; welcomes the publication of the declarations of interest and the cvs of the members of the management board and of the institute’s senior management on its website;


### a. whereas gender equality in the eu has not yet been achieved and progress in this direction has recently been slowing down , stagnating or even regressing in certain regions and countries; whereas the struggle for gender equality and the promotion and protection of women’s rights is a truly collective responsibility; ### a. whereas gender equality in the eu has not yet been achieved and progress in this direction has recently been slowing down , stagnating or even regressing in certain regions and countries; whereas the gender equality index score for eu has increased by only 4.1 points since 2010 and 0.5 points since 2017; whereas according to eige the eu is at least 60 years away from reaching complete gender equality; whereas the struggle for gender equality and the promotion and protection of women’s rights is a truly collective responsibility that needs faster progress , with the aim that women and men , and girls and boys , in all their diversity , shall have equal opportunities to thrive and equal rights and power to shape society and their own lives;


### b. whereas , although female employment rates have risen , gender inequality on the labour market remains a fact of life; whereas the employment gap is particularly high in the case of single mothers , female caregivers , women with disabilities , women from ethnic minorities , migrant and refugee women , lbtiq+ women and young and elderly women; ### b. whereas women and men must have the same opportunities for economic independence; whereas , although female employment rates have risen , gender inequality on the labour market remains a fact; whereas the employment rate for men of working age was 79.0 % in 2019 , exceeding that of women (67.3 %) by 11.7 percentage points; whereas with regard to labour market participation , 8 % of men in the eu are working part-time compared to 31 % of women , revealing persistent inequalities; whereas too little progress has been made in challenging the sectoral and occupational gender segregation in the labour market; european commission whereas the employment gap is particularly high in the case of single parents , of whom 85 % are women , female caregivers , women with disabilities , women from ethnic minorities , migrant and refugee women , lbtiq+ women and young and elderly women;


### c. whereas the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing gender inequalities in almost every walk of life; ### c. whereas the 2021 report on gender equality in the eu concludes that the covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing gender inequalities in almost every walk of life; and that the hard-won achievements of past years have been rolled back by the pandemic; whereas the global gender gap report 2021 states that closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years; whereas the impacts of the pandemic range from an increase in gender-based and domestic violence and harassment , unpaid and unequal care and domestic responsibilities for women , through restricted access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) , to economic and employment impacts for women , particularly healthcare workers , caregivers and workers in other female-dominated and precarious sectors;


### d. whereas violence against women may be of differing appearance , intensity and form; whereas a society free of violence must be acknowledged as an absolute prerequisite for equality; ### d. whereas the european institute for gender equality (eige) defines gender-based violence against women as any form of violence that is directed against a woman because she is a woman or that affects women disproportionately; whereas violence against women and girls in all its forms is a violation of human rights and one of the biggest obstacles to achieving gender equality; whereas violence against women may be of differing appearance , intensity and form; whereas a society free from violence must be acknowledged as an absolute prerequisite for equality;


### e. whereas women in the eu are more severely affected by poverty or social exclusion than men , being systematically placed at a disadvantage by structural and cultural factors; ### e. whereas women in the eu are more severely affected by poverty or social exclusion than men , being systematically placed at a disadvantage by structural and cultural factors; whereas in the eu , 40 ,3% of single parents households were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2019;


### f. whereas the eu gender pay gap is 16% , with variations between the member states; whereas this gender pay gap has a number of implications , not least a 37% difference in corresponding pension entitlements , placing older women at greater risk of poverty and social exclusion; whereas the right to equal pay for equal work is not always guaranteed and remains one of the biggest challenges to be met in efforts to combat pay discrimination; ### f. whereas the eu gender pay gap is 16% , with variations between the member states; whereas this gender pay gap has a number of implications , not least a 37% difference in corresponding pension entitlements , placing older women at greater risk of poverty and social exclusion; whereas the right to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value is not always guaranteed and remains one of the biggest challenges to be met in efforts to combat pay discrimination; whereas gender-equal sharing of parental days is important for tackling the gender pay gap;


### g. whereas their role as primary caregivers within the family imposes a disproportionate burden of unpaid care and domestic work on women , who play a vital role in this respect; ### g. whereas traditional gender roles and stereotypes still influence the division of labour at home , in education , at the workplace and in society; whereas unpaid care work , mostly carried out by women , imposes a disproportionate burden on women and contributes to the gender pay and pension gap; whereas everyone , regardless of gender , has the right to work and to balance professional and private life;


### h. whereas eu neoliberal policies are , in the long term , contributing to gender inequality , with women being disproportionately affected by rising unemployment , deregulation of the labour market and of working hours , increased precariousness and low pay , not to mention multiple forms of inequality and discrimination resulting from cuts to public services , particularly health , education and welfare benefits; ### h. whereas the commission adopted the gender equality strategy 2020-2025 on 5 march 2020 to set an ambitious framework on how to advance gender equality in the eu; whereas the strategy includes a dual approach , consisting of targeted measures and the consistent application of gender mainstreaming and intersectionality as cross-cutting principles; whereas policies are not contributing enough to advance gender equality; whereas the strategy however remains vague on the issue of timelines for several , highly welcomed , measures and sets neither concrete gender equality targets to be achieved by 2025 nor clear monitoring tools; whereas the european parliament has called on the commission to establish a concrete roadmap with timeframes , objectives , a yearly review and monitoring mechanism , clear and measurable indicators of success and additional targeted actions;


### equality at the workplace ### a gender equal economy


### 2. calls on the member states to take practical measures to ensure that women have equal access to work with rights and decent pay; stresses the need to promote collective bargaining as a determining factor in reversing and overcoming inequality and tackling discrimination against women and calls for de jure and de facto compliance with the principle of equal pay for equal work of equal value; ### 2. calls on the member states to take practical measures to ensure that women have equal access to work with rights and decent pay; stresses the need to promote collective bargaining as a determining factor in reversing and overcoming inequality and tackling discrimination against women and calls for de jure and de facto compliance with the principle of equal pay for equal work of equal value; welcomes in this regard the commission’s proposal for a directive to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency:


### 4. calls on the eu and its member states to further underpin maternity and paternity entitlements , for example by increasing periods of full leave with no loss of pay , taking into account the world health organization recommendation that children be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their lives; calls for the right to a reduction in working hours following maternity leave to be guaranteed in practice , enabling mothers to breastfeed their children until they are at least two years old , accompanied by investment in a public network of free childcare and education services; ### 4. emphasises the importance to ensure that everyone , regardless of gender , has the right to work , and to balance professional and private life , as highlighted by the directive for work-life balance; calls on the member states to replace gender-specific maternity leave and ensure long periods of gender-neutral paid parental leave accompanied by investment in affordable , quality childcare and education services accessible for all;


### 5. calls for measures to achieve work , employee and pay enhancement , effectively combat joblessness and promote full employment; calls for the creation and promotion of employment with rights , the defence of collective bargaining , the revitalisation of public sector employment and an end to job insecurity; calls in addition for a reduction in working hours without loss of pay; ### 5. stresses that women’s employment rate in the eu must increase; calls for measures to achieve work , employee and pay enhancement , effectively combat unemployment and promote full-time employment for all women; calls for the creation and promotion of employment with rights , the defence of collective bargaining , the revitalisation of public sector employment and an end to job insecurity; notes that men and women face different risks at work and stresses therefore the importance of a gender-sensitive approach to occupational safety and health;


### eradication of violence against women ### eradication of gender-based violence


### 6. stresses the urgent need to counter the exploitation of women at work and combat the inequalities , discrimination and violence affecting them; ### 6. stresses the urgent need to counter the exploitation of women at work and combat the inequalities , discrimination and violence affecting them; calls on the member states to adopt international labour organisation (ilo) convention 189; urges the commission to present a metoo-directive addressing sexual harassment at the workplace;


### 8. stresses that prostitution constitutes a serious form of violence and exploitation affecting mostly women and children; notes that the root causes of prostitution are inextricably intertwined with social and economic realities , particularly unemployment , financial need and poverty; stresses the need for member states to increase funding for social support and access to public services for victims of trafficking or sexual exploitation; ### 8. stresses that prostitution constitutes a serious form of violence and exploitation affecting mostly women and children; notes that power structures linked to gender , sexuality , ethnicity and socio-economic situation are significant for why people are exposed to prostitution and human trafficking; underlines , however , that prostitution and human trafficking for sexual purposes are driven by demand; stresses that the work to combat human trafficking and prostitution must be focused on preventive work and to stop the demand; stresses the need for member states to increase funding for social support and access to public services for victims of trafficking or sexual exploitation;


### 11. stresses that access to sexual , reproductive and other forms of healthcare for women is a fundamental right that must be underpinned and may not be in any way watered down or withdrawn; ### 11. stresses that access to sexual , reproductive and other forms of healthcare for women is a fundamental right that must be underpinned and may not be in any way watered down or withdrawn; condemns the actions of anti-gender and anti-feminist movements in europe and worldwide that systematically attack women’s and lgbtiq+ rights , including sexual and reproductive rights;


### 14. urges the member states to take specific measures to combat the risk of poverty in old age and retirement , increasing pensions and boosting social benefits; ### 14. urges the member states to take specific measures to combat the risk of poverty in old age and retirement , increasing pensions and boosting social benefits; draws attention to the high gender pension gap resulting from , among other things , joint taxation; stresses that individual taxation is important in terms of achieving tax fairness as it creates an incentive for women to enter the labour market , as women's incomes would no longer be seen as part of the husband’s income;


### a. whereas the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu; ### a. whereas the union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity , freedom , democracy , equality , the rule of law and respect for human rights , as set out in article 2 of the teu; whereas no one shall be persecuted or harassed in any way for their involvement in activities to protect human rights or democracy; whereas silencing dissenting voices and curbing public participation and access to information have a direct impact on human rights and democracy;


### c. whereas an estimated 736 million women worldwide – almost one third of all women – have been subjected to intimate partner violence , non-partner sexual violence , or both at least once in their lifetime1 ; ### c. whereas an estimated 736 million women worldwide – almost one third of all women – have been subjected to intimate partner violence , non-partner sexual violence , or both at least once in their lifetime1 ;whereas gender-based violence constitutes a violation of women’s fundamental and human rights and one of the biggest obstacles to achieving gender equality; whereas a life free from violence is a prerequisite for equality;


### 1. is extremely concerned by the challenges to human rights and democracy , resulting in the weakening of the protection of democratic institutions and of universal human rights , as well as the shrinking space for civil society , observed around the world; calls for the eu and its member states to make stronger efforts to address the challenges to human rights , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners; ### 1. is extremely concerned by the challenges to human rights and democracy , resulting in the weakening of the protection of democratic institutions and of universal human rights , as well as the shrinking space for civil society , observed around the world; calls for the eu and its member states to make stronger efforts to address the challenges to human rights , both individually and in cooperation with like-minded international partners; calls on the eu and its members states to act a truly global leader in the promotion and the protection of human rights , gender equality , and the rule of law , and to strongly stand up against any attack to the principles of universality , inalienability , indivisibility , interdependence and interrelatedness of the human rights.


### 2. deplores the rise of violence against women and girls worldwide; calls for greater and targeted action to combat femicide; ### 2. deplores the rise of violence against women and girls worldwide; especially during the covid-19 pandemic; calls for greater , targeted and harmonised action to combat femicide;


### 3. regrets the fact that women are still underrepresented in political and other leadership roles around the world; calls on the eu and partner countries to implement measures to ensure the full participation and inclusion of women; ### 3. regrets the fact that women are still underrepresented in political and other leadership and decision-making roles around the world; calls on the eu and partner countries to implement measures to ensure the full participation and inclusion of women; reiterates it’s call on the council to unblock the women on boards directive in this regard;


### 3. is deeply concerned by increasing number of illiberal democracies and autocratic regimes , which are in the majority for the first time in 20 years; calls for the eu and the member states to make full use of the tools at their disposal to support good governance , democratic institutions and space for civil society worldwide; ### 3. is deeply concerned by increasing number of illiberal democracies and autocratic regimes , which are in the majority for the first time in 20 years; calls for the eu and the member states to make full use of the tools at their disposal to support good governance , rule of law , democratic institutions and enabling space for civil society worldwide;


### 4. underlines the importance of the eu’s support to mediation and electoral processes through its assistance to domestic observers and through the election observations missions , in which parliament plays an active role; highlights the need for effective follow-up to the missions’ reports and recommendations , in order to strengthen democratic standards and facilitate future peaceful democratic transitions in the countries concerned; recalls parliament’s political mediation tools , which could be developed further to help in this overall approach; ### 4. underlines the importance of the eu’s support to mediation and electoral processes through its assistance to domestic observers and through the election observations missions , in which parliament plays an active role; stresses the importance of providing the highest level of protection for local electoral observers and calls for enquiring about possible eu action in this respect; highlights the need for effective follow-up to the missions’ reports and recommendations , in order to strengthen democratic standards and facilitate future peaceful democratic transitions in the countries concerned; recalls parliament’s political mediation tools , which could be developed further to help in this overall approach; calls for the eu to closely collaborate with domestic and international organizations such as the osce , the council of europe and the endorsing organizations of the declaration of principles for international election observation;


### 4. underlines the importance of the eu’s support to mediation and electoral processes through its assistance to domestic observers and through the election observations missions , in which parliament plays an active role; highlights the need for effective follow-up to the missions’ reports and recommendations , in order to strengthen democratic standards and facilitate future peaceful democratic transitions in the countries concerned; recalls parliament’s political mediation tools , which could be developed further to help in this overall approach; ### 4. underlines the importance of the eu’s support to mediation and electoral processes through its assistance to domestic observers and through the election observations missions , in which parliament plays an active role; stresses the importance of providing the highest level of protection for domestic electoral observers; highlights the need for effective follow-up to the missions’ reports and recommendations , in order to strengthen democratic standards and facilitate future peaceful democratic transitions in the countries concerned; recalls parliament’s political mediation tools , which could be developed further to help in this overall approach; urges the eu to develop a closer and more ambitious international cooperation on election observation jointly with all relevant partners such as the osce , the council of europe and the endorsing organisations of the declaration of principles for international election observation;


### 5. calls on the member states and global actors to step up the fight against sexual exploitation , forced labour and human trafficking; ### 5. calls on the member states and global actors to step up the fight against sexual exploitation , forced labour and human trafficking as trafficking in persons , particularly women and children , for sexual exploitation is a form of slavery and incompatible with human dignity;


### 6. stresses that children , particularly girls , continue to suffer offline and online violence and abuse , including female genital mutilation; ### 6. stresses that children , particularly girls , continue to suffer offline and online violence and abuse , including female genital mutilation forced and early marriages;


### 7. regrets the fact that millions of girls worldwide do not have access to education; ### 7. condemns the fact that millions of girls worldwide do not have access to education thus leaving them exposed to dependence and at a higher risk of violence and exploitation; highlights furthermore the need for supporting women's participation in stem education and careers , tackling of gender stereotypes and harmful socio-cultural norms though education as well as violence prevention through gender sensitive education programming for both boys and girls;


### 7. welcomes the contribution of the eu special representative for human rights (eusr) to defending and advancing human rights in the world; underlines the eusr’s important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through engagement with third countries , cooperation with like-minded partners to advance the human rights agenda and increasing the coherence of the eu’s policies in the field; ### 7. welcomes the contribution of the eu special representative for human rights (eusr) to defending and advancing human rights in the world; underlines the eusr’s important role in enhancing the effectiveness of the eu’s human rights policies through engagement with third countries , cooperation with like-minded partners to advance the human rights agenda and increasing the internal and external coherence of the eu’s policies in the field;


### 8. underlines the precarious situation of migrant , refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls before , during and after their journeys; calls for concerted action to address their specific needs , and particularly those of unaccompanied girls; ### 8. underlines the precarious situation of migrant , refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls before , during and after their journeys; calls for an european feminist migration policy , taking into account the needs of migrant and asylum seeking women and girls and their human rights by adopting a comprehensive migration and asylum framework that specifically addresses their experiences;


### 8. notes that the visibility of the eusr’s role should be enhanced in order to have a meaningful impact on human rights; underlines that the eusr has a flexible mandate which could be adapted to evolving circumstances; is of the opinion that the eusr’s position could be made more effective by enhancing communication activities and developing a more public profile through , inter alia , the publication of public statements in support of human rights activists at risk , including sakharov prize laureates and finalists , and of human rights defenders imprisoned for long periods , thereby helping to protect their physical integrity and their essential work; ### 8. notes that the visibility and mandate of the eusr’s role should be enhanced in order to have a meaningful impact on human rights; underlines that the eusr has a flexible mandate which could be adapted to evolving circumstances; is of the opinion that the eusr’s position could be made more effective by enhancing communication activities and developing a more public profile through , inter alia , the publication of public statements in support of human rights activists at risk , including sakharov prize laureates and finalists , and of human rights defenders imprisoned for long periods , thereby helping to protect their physical integrity and their essential work;


### 9. highlights that lgbtiq+ women face intersectional discrimination. ### 9. highlights that lgbtiq+ women do not only face intersectional discrimination but still have to fear for their safety and lives in several regions around the world;


### 28. reiterates its strong condemnation of discrimination , xenophobia , intolerance , persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation and gender identity that continue to be a major problem in many countries; welcomes the launch of the eu’s anti-racism action plan 2020–2025 , which recognises not only the individual and social dimensions , but also the structural nature of this phenomenon; stresses that in spite of 20 years of work since the signing of durban declaration and programme of action in 2001 , racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a scourge around the world and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to them; ### 28. reiterates its strong condemnation of discrimination , xenophobia , intolerance , persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation and gender identity that continue to be a major problem in many countries; stresses that the covid-19 pandemic has highlighted even more the profoundly disproportionate impact of racial discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance; welcomes the launch of the eu’s anti-racism action plan 2020–2025 , which recognises not only the individual and social dimensions , but also the structural nature of this phenomenon; stresses that in spite of 20 years of work since the signing of durban declaration and programme of action in 2001 , racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a scourge around the world and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to them; calls on governments , regional organizations , civil society and other stakeholders to redouble their efforts to effectively implement the declaration and to develop and implement action plans to combat racism , racial discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance;


### 28. reiterates its strong condemnation of discrimination , xenophobia , intolerance , persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation and gender identity that continue to be a major problem in many countries; welcomes the launch of the eu’s anti-racism action plan 2020–2025 , which recognises not only the individual and social dimensions , but also the structural nature of this phenomenon; stresses that in spite of 20 years of work since the signing of durban declaration and programme of action in 2001 , racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a scourge around the world and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to them; ### 28. reiterates its strong condemnation of discrimination , xenophobia , intolerance , persecution and killings linked to race , ethnicity , nationality , social class , disability , caste , religion , belief , age , sexual orientation and gender identity that continue to be a major problem in many countries; welcomes the launch of the eu’s anti-racism action plan 2020–2025 , which recognises not only the individual and social dimensions , but also the structural nature of this phenomenon; stresses that in spite of 20 years of work since the signing of durban declaration and programme of action in 2001 , racism , discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance continue to be a scourge around the world and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to them; calls the eu to organize a global anti-racism summit on combating global racism and discrimination in collaboration with like-minded partners and international organization such as the osce , un , the african union , the oas and the coe;


### 29. underlines the difficult situation , discrimination and threats to life faced by lesbian , gay , bisexual , trans , non-binary , intersex and queer (lgbtiq) people around the world; welcomes the fact that the lgbtiq equality strategy 2020–2025 includes the eu’s commitment to include lgbtiq issues in all its external policies , including support under the ndici – global europe instrument and instrument for pre-accession funds; ### 29. underlines the difficult situation , discrimination and threats to life faced by lesbian , gay , bisexual , trans , non-binary , intersex and queer (lgbtiq) people around the world; calls on the eu to play a leading role in defending the rights of lgbtiq people in international fora , including working towards the decriminalisation of sexual orientation , gender identity , gender expression and sex characteristics (sogiesc) and the elimination of intersex genital mutilation (igm) , so-called “conversion therapy” and the forced sterilisation of trans people; welcomes the fact that the lgbtiq equality strategy 2020–2025 includes the eu’s commitment to include lgbtiq issues in all its external policies , including support under the ndici – global europe instrument and instrument for pre-accession funds;


### 30. fully supports the right to freedom of thought , conscience and religion , to hold a belief , or not to believe , and the right to manifest and to change or leave one’s religion or belief without fear of violence , persecution , or discrimination; deplores the persecution suffered by minorities on the grounds of belief or religion in many places in the world; condemns the abuse of blasphemy laws to perpetuate discrimination and deplores the use of religion and religious institutions to the detriment of human rights through the persecution , including by legal means , of belief or religious minorities , women and lgbtiq persons; ### 30. fully supports the right to freedom of thought , conscience and religion , to hold a belief , or not to believe , and the right to manifest and to change or leave one’s religion or belief without fear of violence , persecution , or discrimination; deplores the persecution suffered by minorities on the grounds of belief or religion in many places in the world; condemns the abuse of blasphemy laws to perpetuate discrimination and deplores the use of religion and religious institutions to the detriment of human rights through the persecution , including by legal means , of belief or religious minorities , women and lgbtiq persons; reiterates its condemnation of any attempt by authorities or governments to deny or interfere in the choice of religious or belief leaders;


### 31. considers that corruption also constitutes a major violation of human rights and that the eu and its member states must address it as such in their external action by applying the highest transparency standards to their funding to third countries , as well as by supporting anti-corruption civil society organisations , journalists and whistle-blowers; ### 31. considers that corruption also constitutes a major violation of human rights and that the eu and its member states must address it as such in their external action by applying the highest transparency standards to their funding to third countries , as well as by supporting anti-corruption civil society organisations , journalists and whistle-blowers; reiterates its concern over the use of slapps to silence journalists , activists , whistle-blowers and human rights defenders who investigate and expose corruption;


### 32. welcomes the adoption of the eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act) as an essential addition to the eu’s human rights and foreign policy toolbox , which strengthens the eu’s role as a global human rights actor by allowing it to take restrictive measures against legal and natural persons involved in grave human rights violations in the world; condemns any arbitrary and unjustified retaliatory restrictive measures imposed on the eu or other entities as a response to the eu’s decisions under the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act; regrets the fact that the council has decided to apply unanimity instead of qualified majority voting when adopting sanctions on human rights issues; ### 32. welcomes the adoption of the eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act) as an essential addition to the eu’s human rights and foreign policy toolbox , which strengthens the eu’s role as a global human rights actor by allowing it to take restrictive measures against legal and natural persons involved in grave human rights violations in the world; indicates that the application of the eu global human rights sanctions regime does not prevent or exclude the adoption of other eu’s instruments for human rights’ protection , thus these can be combined and complementary; condemns any arbitrary and unjustified retaliatory restrictive measures imposed on the eu or other entities as a response to the eu’s decisions under the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act; regrets the fact that the council has decided to apply unanimity instead of qualified majority voting when adopting sanctions on human rights issues;


### 32. welcomes the adoption of the eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act) as an essential addition to the eu’s human rights and foreign policy toolbox , which strengthens the eu’s role as a global human rights actor by allowing it to take restrictive measures against legal and natural persons involved in grave human rights violations in the world; condemns any arbitrary and unjustified retaliatory restrictive measures imposed on the eu or other entities as a response to the eu’s decisions under the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act; regrets the fact that the council has decided to apply unanimity instead of qualified majority voting when adopting sanctions on human rights issues; ### 32. welcomes the adoption of the eu global human rights sanctions regime (eu ghrsr-eu) as an essential addition to the eu’s human rights and foreign policy toolbox , which strengthens the eu’s role as a global human rights actor by allowing it to take restrictive measures against legal and natural persons involved in grave human rights violations in the world; condemns any arbitrary and unjustified retaliatory restrictive measures imposed on the eu or other entities as a response to the eu’s decisions under the eu ghrsr; regrets the fact that the council has decided to apply unanimity voting and reiterates its call for the introduction of qualified majority voting when adopting sanctions on human rights issues;


### 33. calls for the extension of the scope of the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act to include acts of corruption in order to ensure the effective targeting of the economic and financial enablers of human rights abusers; stresses the need for an effective strategy to implement the eu ghrsr-eu magnitsky act , consistent both with the eu’s other external policies , in particular with its human rights policies , and with the existing international frameworks on sanctions , international criminal law and international humanitarian law; welcomes the commission’s announcement that in 2021 , it will conduct a review of practices undermining sanctions and of the existing reporting obligations for member states on their implementation and enforcement; ### 33. calls for the extension of the scope of the eu ghrsr to include acts of corruption in order to ensure the effective targeting of the economic and financial enablers of human rights abusers; stresses the need for an effective strategy to implement the eu ghrsr , consistent both with the eu’s other external policies , in particular with its human rights policies , and with the existing international frameworks on sanctions , international criminal law and international humanitarian law; welcomes the commission’s announcement that in 2021 , it will conduct a review of practices undermining sanctions and of the existing reporting obligations for member states on their implementation and enforcement;


### 34. reaffirms the inalienable human rights of migrants and refugees , and calls for the eu and its member states to fully uphold them in their cooperation with third countries , both in terms of the establishment of high legal standards and , equally importantly , their operationalisation in order to ensure the effective protection of these rights in practice; reiterates its call on the commission to carry out a review of the human rights impact of migration policy frameworks and of the eu’s cooperation on migration with third countries; underlines the risks related to informal arrangements on return and readmission , which are not subject to judicial scrutiny and therefore do not allow for effective redress for human rights violations suffered by migrants and asylum seekers; ### 34. reaffirms the inalienable human rights of migrants , refugees and forcibly displaced persons , and calls for the eu and its member states to fully uphold them in their cooperation with third countries , both in terms of the establishment of high legal standards and , equally importantly , their operationalisation in order to ensure the effective protection of these rights in practice; recalls that the eu and its member states , in their external and extraterritorial actions , agreements and cooperation in the areas of migration , borders and asylum , shall respect and protect human rights , notably those enshrined in the charter of fundamental rights , including the right to life , liberty , and the right to asylum , notably the individual assessment of asylum applications; reiterates its call on the commission to carry out a review of the human rights impact of migration policy frameworks and of the eu’s cooperation on migration with third countries; underlines the risks related to informal arrangements on return and readmission , which are not subject to judicial scrutiny and therefore do not allow for effective redress for human rights violations suffered by migrants and asylum seekers; reiterates its call on the commission to ensure a transparent ex ante risk assessments , performed by independent eu-bodies and experts on the impact of any formal , informal or financial eu cooperation with third countries on the rights of migrants , refugees , and forcibly displaced persons;


### 37. reiterates that the eu and its member states should actively support the un secretary-general’s and un security council’s appeal for a global ceasefire; deplores the fact that the covid-19 pandemic and its effects have increased political violence , intensified competition between armed groups and exacerbated long-simmering tensions , while leaving victims more unprotected; expresses grave concern about the increase in conflict-related sexual violence in this context , despite 2020 being the 20th anniversary of un security council resolution 1325 on women , peace and security; ### 37. reiterates that the eu and its member states should actively support the un secretary-general’s and un security council’s appeal for a global ceasefire , including through effective measures against illicit arms trade and enhancing the transparency and accountability of member states' arms exports; deplores the fact that the covid-19 pandemic and its effects have increased political violence , intensified competition between armed groups and exacerbated long-simmering tensions , while leaving victims more unprotected; expresses grave concern about the increase in conflict-related sexual violence in this context , despite 2020 being the 20th anniversary of un security council resolution 1325 on women , peace and security;


### 38. stresses the multi-faceted threat to the enjoyment of human rights brought about by modern armed conflicts , which , in addition to states , often involve non-state agents and terrorist organisations; reiterates its call for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts in collaboration with partner countries and regional organisations , including a strong focus on conflict prevention , mediation and good offices efforts , addressing the root causes of the conflicts , humanitarian aid , providing the necessary support to the international peacebuilding and peacekeeping missions , as well as eu missions in the framework of the common security and defence policy , and post-conflict reconstruction operations supporting and applying strong integration and scrutiny of human rights and a robust gender perspective; ### 38. stresses the multi-faceted threat to the enjoyment of human rights brought about by modern armed conflicts , which , in addition to states , often involve non-state agents and terrorist organisations; reiterates its call for the eu to strengthen its response to conflicts , for which the union should fully develop and be able to autonomously implement its own instruments , also in collaboration with partner countries and regional organisations , including a strong focus on conflict prevention , mediation and good offices efforts , addressing the root causes of the conflicts , humanitarian aid , providing the necessary support to the international peacebuilding and peacekeeping missions , as well as eu missions in the framework of the common security and defence policy , and post-conflict reconstruction operations supporting and applying strong integration and scrutiny of human rights and a robust gender perspective;


### due diligence ### due diligence and corporate accountability


### 40. emphasises that the eu has a unique opportunity to exert leverage on businesses to uphold human rights at global level with the upcoming eu binding legislation on corporate due diligence and corporate accountability , obliging companies to prevent , identify , communicate , account for and remedy potential and/or actual adverse impacts on human rights , the environment and good governance in their value chain; calls for the strategy to apply to all large undertakings governed by the law of a member state , established in the territory of the union or operating in the internal market , as well as publicly listed small and medium-sized companies; stresses the need to establish and enforce sanctions to make the legislation effective; calls for companies’ due diligence strategies to be made public; welcomes the full entry into force in 2020 of the eu conflict minerals regulation and the eu taxonomy regulation as constructive steps in this field; ### 40. emphasises that the eu has a unique opportunity to exert leverage on businesses to uphold human rights at global level with the upcoming eu binding legislation on corporate due diligence and corporate accountability , obliging companies to prevent , identify , communicate , account for and effective remedy potential and/or actual adverse impacts on human rights , the environment and good governance throughout their value chain and provide for access to justice for victims and corporate liability regimes; calls for the legislation to apply to all undertakings governed by the law of a member state , established in the territory of the union or operating in the internal market , as well as publicly listed small and medium-sized companies; stresses the need to establish and enforce administrative controls and sanctions to make the legislation effective; calls for the introduction of civil liability for harm caused or that a company has contributed to by failing to perform due diligence; calls for companies’ due diligence strategies to be defined and implemented through meaningful and regular consultation with stakeholders , including workers , workers representatives , trade unions , human rights defenders , local communities including vulnerable ones such as dalits , indigenous groups , migrant workers , informal workers and home workers and to be made public; welcomes the full entry into force in 2020 of the eu conflict minerals regulation and the eu taxonomy regulation as constructive steps in this field;


### 41. notes that 2021 is the 10th anniversary of the un guiding principles on business and human rights , a genuine framework whose guidelines , in particular those in the third pillar focused on respect for human rights defenders , provides an essential framework to cooperate with third countries on prevention , as well as on access to complaint and redress mechanisms for victims; calls for the eu and its member states to continue to play an active role in the ongoing negotiations for a un binding treaty on business and human rights , as a means to help secure a level playing field for eu companies; ### 41. notes that 2021 is the 10th anniversary of the un guiding principles on business and human rights , a genuine framework whose guidelines , in particular those in the third pillar focused on access to remedy and respect for human rights defenders , provides an essential framework to cooperate with third countries on prevention , as well as on access to judicial and non-judicial complaint and redress mechanisms for victims; stresses the importance for all countries to fully implement the un guiding principles on business and human rights , and calls on those eu member states that have not yet adopted national action plans on business rights to do so as soon as possible; stresses the need to establish an international binding instrument to regulate , in international human rights law , the activities of transnational corporations and other companies; encourages the eu and its member states to participate constructively in the work of the un intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights; considers this to be a necessary step forward in the promotion and protection of human rights;


### 42. reiterates its call for the systematic inclusion of human rights clauses in all international agreements between the eu and non-eu countries; calls for these clauses to be enforced through clear benchmarks and to be monitored , with the involvement of parliament , civil society and the relevant international organisations; underlines that the establishment of specific benchmarks could lead the eu to explore the introduction of proportionality into sanctions for non-compliance; underlines that breaches of agreements should trigger clear consequences , including , as a last resort , suspension or the withdrawal of the eu from the agreement; recommends the inclusion of monitoring mechanisms on human rights in trade and foreign investment agreements , as well as complaints mechanisms , in order to ensure effective recourse to remedy for affected citizens and local stakeholders; ### 42. reiterates its call for the systematic inclusion of human rights clauses in all international agreements between the eu and non-eu countries , including free trade agreements and standalone investment protection agreements; calls for a better use of these clauses , including by the setting of dedicated monitoring and problem solving mechanisms; calls for these clauses to be enforced through clear benchmarks and to be monitored , with the involvement of parliament , civil society and the relevant international organisations; underlines that the establishment of specific benchmarks could lead the eu to explore the introduction of proportionality into sanctions for non-compliance; underlines that breaches of agreements should trigger clear consequences , including , as a last resort , suspension or the withdrawal of the eu from the agreement; calls for the inclusion of monitoring mechanisms on human rights in all trade and foreign investment agreements , as well as complaints mechanisms , in order to ensure effective recourse to remedy for affected citizens and local stakeholders; calls that no trade or investment agreement be negotiated without enforceable human rights clauses;


### 42. reiterates its call for the systematic inclusion of human rights clauses in all international agreements between the eu and non-eu countries; calls for these clauses to be enforced through clear benchmarks and to be monitored , with the involvement of parliament , civil society and the relevant international organisations; underlines that the establishment of specific benchmarks could lead the eu to explore the introduction of proportionality into sanctions for non-compliance; underlines that breaches of agreements should trigger clear consequences , including , as a last resort , suspension or the withdrawal of the eu from the agreement; recommends the inclusion of monitoring mechanisms on human rights in trade and foreign investment agreements , as well as complaints mechanisms , in order to ensure effective recourse to remedy for affected citizens and local stakeholders; ### 42. reiterates its call for the systematic inclusion of human rights clauses in all international agreements between the eu and non-eu countries; calls for these clauses to be enforced through clear benchmarks and to be monitored , with the involvement of parliament , civil society and the relevant international organisations; underlines that the establishment of specific benchmarks could lead the eu to explore the introduction of proportionality into sanctions for non-compliance; underlines that breaches of agreements should trigger clear consequences , including , as a last resort , suspension or the withdrawal of the eu from the agreement for the most severe cases of human rights violations; recommends the inclusion of monitoring mechanisms on human rights in trade and foreign investment agreements , as well as complaints mechanisms , in order to ensure effective recourse to remedy for affected citizens and local stakeholders;


### 43. underlines the strong link between trade and human rights and the incentivising role played by access to trade on upholding human rights conditionality for third countries; notes the ongoing review of the gsp+ regulation , which is an opportunity to further strengthen this link; underlines that access to gsp+ is contingent on progress in the area of human rights and calls for the strict application of conditionality to partner countries including , if warranted , the swift revocation of gsp+ status; ### 43. underlines the strong link between trade and human rights and the incentivising role played by access to trade on upholding human rights conditionality for third countries; notes the ongoing review of the gsp+ regulation , which is an opportunity to further strengthen this link , notably by linking tariffs suspension to progress on human rights , environmental rights and good governance; stresses the necessary contribution of the gsp to achievement of the green deal’s objectives and suggests that sustainable goods be offered preferential treatment; underlines that access to gsp+ is contingent on progress in the area of human rights and calls for the strict application of conditionality to partner countries including , if warranted , the swift revocation of gsp+ status;


### 43. underlines the strong link between trade and human rights and the incentivising role played by access to trade on upholding human rights conditionality for third countries; notes the ongoing review of the gsp+ regulation , which is an opportunity to further strengthen this link; underlines that access to gsp+ is contingent on progress in the area of human rights and calls for the strict application of conditionality to partner countries including , if warranted , the swift revocation of gsp+ status; ### 43. underlines the strong link between trade and human rights and the incentivising role played by access to trade on upholding human rights conditionality for third countries; notes the ongoing review of the gsp+ regulation , which is an opportunity to further strengthen this link; underlines that access to gsp+ is contingent on respect to international conventions and progress in the area of human rights and calls for the strict application of conditionality to partner countries including , if warranted , the swift revocation of gsp+ status;


### 44. underlines the important role played by digital technologies , particularly during the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that these technologies will continue to be implemented around the world in the post-pandemic period and that that they should be appropriately regulated to leverage their strength while avoiding their negative effects on human rights; in particular , stresses the importance of effective safeguards to the right to privacy and data protection in the health-related systems of mass surveillance , and of their proportionate use which should also be limited in time; ### 44. underlines the important role played by digital technologies , particularly during the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that these technologies will continue to be implemented around the world in the post-pandemic period and that that they should be appropriately regulated to leverage their strength while avoiding their negative effects on human rights; in particular , stresses the importance of effective safeguards to the right to privacy and data protection in the health-related systems of mass surveillance , and of their proportionate use which should also be limited in time; stresses the evident risks of surveillance techniques to be used against human rights defenders , journalists , civil society and others in particular as they represent a serious obstacle to the defence of human rights , a risk to privacy and freedom of expression , and a serious threat to democratic institutions;


### 45. notes the benefits brought about by the increased use of artificial intelligence , but stresses that the technologies must be developed , deployed and used under meaningful human supervision , in full transparency and ensuring accountability and non-discrimination , in particular to avoid both bias in automated decisions and data protection violations; ### 45. notes the benefits brought about by the increased use of artificial intelligence , but stresses that the technologies must be developed , deployed and used in conformity with human rights , adopting a human rights based approach and under meaningful human supervision , in full transparency and ensuring accountability and non-discrimination , in particular to avoid both bias in automated decisions and data protection violations;


### 46. stresses the vital role of social platforms in advancing freedom of expression and of organisation , but underlines the need for proper safeguards to prevent , on the one hand , the unjustified censorship of users’ content , including automated censorship , and , on the other , the spread of hate speech , fake news and disinformation; welcomes the adoption of the new eu rules on the control of exports , brokering , technical assistance , transit and transfer of dual-use technologies; ### 46. stresses the vital role of social platforms in advancing freedom of expression and of organisation , but underlines the need for proper safeguards to prevent , on the one hand , the unjustified limitation , curation or manipulation of users’ content , including automated censorship , and , on the other , the spread of hate speech , fake news , disinformation and intentional harmful content; calls the eu to propose ways to facilitate the human rights defenders work online and the recognition that debate on human rights should be promoted and protected in any circumstances; welcomes the adoption of the new eu rules on the control of exports , brokering , technical assistance , transit and transfer of dual-use technologies;


### 47. reiterates its strong opposition to the death penalty in view of its cruel and irreversible nature and calls for the eu to intensify its efforts to advocate universal abolition; underlines that a positive trend emerged in 2020 towards a moratorium on executions with a view to fully abolishing the death penalty , with 123 states voting in favour of the un general assembly’s resolution on this matter; is extremely concerned , however , about the dramatic increase in executions in certain countries; ### 47. reiterates its strong opposition to the death penalty in view of its cruel and irreversible nature and calls for the eu to intensify its efforts to advocate universal abolition; underlines that a positive trend emerged in 2020 towards a moratorium on executions with a view to fully abolishing the death penalty , with 123 states voting in favour of the un general assembly’s resolution on this matter; is extremely concerned , however , about the dramatic increase in executions in certain countries; urges the eu and its member states to defend abolition in all international forums and advocate for the widest possible support for this position;


### 48. deplores the fact that torture and inhuman or degrading treatment continue to be widespread in many countries and calls for the eu to strengthen its efforts aimed at eradicating these practices , while supporting victims and promoting mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable; ### 48. deplores the fact that torture and inhuman or degrading treatment continue to be widespread in many countries and calls for the eu to strengthen its efforts aimed at eradicating these practices , while supporting victims and promoting mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable; urges all member states and other countries which have not done so to ratify the un convention against torture and other cruel , inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and its optional protocol (opcat); recognises the importance of civil society organisations and hrds in the fight against torture and other forms of ill-treatment;


### 11. stresses that all civil society actors , in particular independent civil society organisations , have a vital role to play in the dialogues , in terms of providing input both to the dialogues and to evaluation of their outcomes; underlines that such organisations should therefore be consulted within the framework of official and informal dialogues , as well as exploratory talks; calls on the eeas and the commission to improve communication and transparency with regard to civil society organisations; to this end , calls on the eeas and the commission to appoint human rights focal points at the geographical divisions of their headquarters; ### 11. stresses that all civil society actors , in particular independent civil society organisations , trade unions , community-led organisations and human rights defenders , have a vital role to play in the dialogues , in terms of providing input both to the dialogues and to evaluation of their outcomes; underlines that such organisations should therefore be consulted within the framework of official and informal dialogues , as well as exploratory talks; calls on the eeas and the commission to improve communication and transparency with regard to civil society organisations; to this end , calls on the eeas and the commission to appoint human rights focal points at the geographical divisions of their headquarters;


### 13. notes that 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the united nations , an essential universal forum for international consensus-building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law; calls for the eu and its member states to maintain their vital support to the un and to continue their efforts to speak with one voice in the un and other multilateral forums; stresses that the challenges to the universal enjoyment of human rights call for even stronger multilateralism and international cooperation; highlights the vital role of un bodies as the forum for advancing peace , conflict resolution and the protection of human rights , and welcomes the un secretary-general’s call to action on human rights; ### 13. notes that 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the united nations , an essential universal forum for international consensus-building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law; calls for the eu and its member states to maintain their vital support to the un and to continue their efforts to speak with one voice in the un and other multilateral forums; stresses that the challenges to the universal enjoyment of human rights call for even stronger , inclusive and effective multilateralism and international cooperation; highlights the vital role of un bodies as the forum for advancing peace , conflict resolution and the protection of human rights , and welcomes the un secretary-general’s call to action on human rights; calls to attribute more competences , resources and capacity of intervention to the un bodies;


### 13. notes that 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the united nations , an essential universal forum for international consensus-building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law; calls for the eu and its member states to maintain their vital support to the un and to continue their efforts to speak with one voice in the un and other multilateral forums; stresses that the challenges to the universal enjoyment of human rights call for even stronger multilateralism and international cooperation; highlights the vital role of un bodies as the forum for advancing peace , conflict resolution and the protection of human rights , and welcomes the un secretary-general’s call to action on human rights; ### 13. notes that 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the united nations , an essential universal forum for international consensus-building on peace and security , sustainable development and respect for human rights and international law; calls for the eu and its member states to maintain their vital support to the un and to continue their efforts to speak with one voice in the un and other multilateral forums; calls on member states to make the eu’s foreign and security policy more effective by using the rule of qualified majority voting in the council , especially in relation to human rights-related matters and for the adoption of sanctions; stresses that the challenges to the universal enjoyment of human rights call for even stronger multilateralism and international cooperation; highlights the vital role of un bodies as the forum for advancing peace , conflict resolution and the protection of human rights , and welcomes the un secretary-general’s call to action on human rights;


### 14. condemns the increase in attempts to undermine the functioning of the un’s bodies , in particular the human rights council , and to obstruct the rules-based international order; calls on the eu member states and the eu’s democratic partners to decisively counter these attempts and to strengthen their response to serious violations of international human rights; stresses that state sovereignty cannot be used as a pretext to avoid human rights monitoring by the international community since , according to the founding charter of the united nations and un general assembly resolution 60/251 , all states , regardless of their political , economic and cultural systems , have the duty and the responsibility to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all , and the un human rights council should address situations of violations of human rights; ### 14. condemns the increase in attempts to undermine the functioning of the un’s bodies , in particular the human rights council , and to obstruct the rules-based international order; strongly condemns all attacks against special procedure mandate holders and against the independence of their mandates; calls on the eu member states and the eu’s democratic partners to decisively counter these attempts and to strengthen their response to serious violations of international human rights; highlights the need for an adequate funding of all un human rights bodies including the treaty bodies and calls on the un secretary-general to provide appropriate resources from the regular budget and on eu member states to increase their voluntary contributions; stresses that state sovereignty cannot be used as a pretext to avoid human rights monitoring by the international community since , according to the founding charter of the united nations and un general assembly resolution 60/251 , all states , regardless of their political , economic and cultural systems , have the duty and the responsibility to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all , and the un human rights council should address situations of violations of human rights;


### 14. condemns the increase in attempts to undermine the functioning of the un’s bodies , in particular the human rights council , and to obstruct the rules-based international order; calls on the eu member states and the eu’s democratic partners to decisively counter these attempts and to strengthen their response to serious violations of international human rights; stresses that state sovereignty cannot be used as a pretext to avoid human rights monitoring by the international community since , according to the founding charter of the united nations and un general assembly resolution 60/251 , all states , regardless of their political , economic and cultural systems , have the duty and the responsibility to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all , and the un human rights council should address situations of violations of human rights; ### 14. condemns the increase in attempts to undermine the functioning of the un’s bodies , in particular the human rights council , and to obstruct the rules-based international order; urges to reinvigorate un bodies and make them more capable of making decisions , ensuring also the consistency and agility of its implementation; calls on the eu member states and the eu’s democratic partners to decisively counter these attempts and to strengthen their response to serious violations of international human rights; stresses that state sovereignty cannot be used as a pretext to avoid human rights monitoring by the international community since , according to the founding charter of the united nations and un general assembly resolution 60/251 , all states , regardless of their political , economic and cultural systems , have the duty and the responsibility to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all , and the un human rights council should address situations of violations of human rights;


### 19. is seriously concerned at the precarious situation of human rights defenders and deplores the fact that they are the victims of increasing violence , including targeted killings; underlines the particularly severe situation , further aggravated by covid-19 , of female , environmental , labour , environmental and indigenous human rights defenders; deplores the increased use of techniques such as harassment , criminalisation and defamation campaigns , arbitrary arrests and unlimited detention in inhumane conditions used to silence human rights defenders , often on the basis of ill-defined terrorism charges; reiterates its call to eu delegations and member states’ embassies in third countries to regularly visit activists in prison , monitor their trials and advocate their access to justice and protection; ### 19. is seriously concerned at the precarious situation of human rights defenders and deplores the fact that they are the victims of increasing violence , including targeted killings; praises the important work undertaken by all human rights defenders around the world , sometimes at the highest of costs , and takes this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of all human rights defenders to the human rights movement; underlines the particularly severe situation , further aggravated by covid-19 , of female , environmental , labour , environmental and indigenous human rights defenders; deplores the increased use of techniques such as harassment , criminalisation and defamation campaigns , arbitrary arrests and unlimited detention in inhumane conditions used to silence human rights defenders , often on the basis of ill-defined terrorism charges; reiterates its call to eu delegations and member states’ embassies in third countries to regularly visit activists in prison , monitor their trials and advocate their access to justice and protection;


### 22. highlights the interdependence between human rights , a healthy environment and combating climate change , and welcomes the un’s call for global recognition of the right to a safe , clean , healthy and sustainable environment; underlines the vital role played by environmental human rights defenders and local and indigenous populations in preserving such an environment , despite the threats of violence that they often face from those responsible for , and profiting from , environmentally harmful practices; encourages the eu and the member states to promote the recognition of ecocide as an international crime under the rome statute of the icc , and requests that the commission study the relevance of ecocide to eu law and eu diplomacy; ### 22. highlights the interdependence between human rights , a healthy environment biodiversity and combating climate change , and welcomes the un’s call for global recognition of the right to a safe , clean , healthy and sustainable environment; underlines the vital role played by environmental human rights defenders and local and indigenous populations in preserving such an environment , despite the threats of violence that they often face from those responsible for , and profiting from , environmentally harmful practices; encourages the eu and the member states to promote the recognition of ecocide as an international crime under the rome statute of the icc , and requests that the commission study the relevance of ecocide to eu law and eu diplomacy; recommends that the scope of the serious human rights violations covered by the eu global human rights sanctions regime be extended to include environmental crimes;


### (48) the vast majority of fius have been granted the power to take urgent action and suspend or withhold consent to a transaction in order to analyse it , confirm the suspicion and disseminate the results of the analytical activities to the competent authorities. however , there are certain variations in relation to the duration of the postponement powers across the different member states , with an impact not only on the postponement of activities that have a cross-border nature through fiu-to-fiu cooperation , but also on individuals’ fundamental rights. furthermore , in order to ensure that fius have the capacity to promptly restrain criminal funds or assets and prevent their dissipation , also for seizure purposes , fius should be granted the power to suspend the use of a bank or payment account in order to analyse the transactions performed through the account , confirm the suspicion and disseminate the results of the analysis to the competent authorities. given that postponement powers have an impact on the right to property , the preservation of affected persons’ fundamental rights should be guaranteed. ### (48) the vast majority of fius have been granted the power to take urgent action and suspend or withhold consent to a transaction in order to analyse it , confirm the suspicion and disseminate the results of the analytical activities to the competent authorities. however , there are certain variations in relation to the duration of the postponement powers across the different member states , with an impact not only on the postponement of activities that have a cross-border nature through fiu-to-fiu cooperation , but also on individuals’ fundamental rights. furthermore , in order to ensure that fius have the capacity to promptly restrain criminal funds or assets and prevent their dissipation , also for seizure purposes , fius should be granted the power to suspend the use of a bank or payment account in order to analyse the transactions performed through the account , confirm the suspicion and disseminate the results of the analysis to the competent authorities. given that postponement powers have an impact on the right to property , the preservation of affected persons’ fundamental rights should be guaranteed. each fiu shall appoint a fundamental right’s officer from within their own staff to ensure that fundamental rights are guaranteed at all times.


### (74) there have been a number of cases where employees who have reported their suspicions of money laundering have been subjected to threats or hostile action. it is crucial that this issue be addressed to ensure effectiveness of the aml/cft system. member states should be aware of this problem and should do whatever they can to protect individuals , including employees and representatives of the obliged entity , from such threats or hostile action , and to provide , in accordance with national law , appropriate protection to such persons , particularly with regard to their right to the protection of their personal data and their rights to effective judicial protection and representation. ### (74) there have been a number of cases where employees who have reported their suspicions of money laundering have been subjected to threats or hostile action. it is crucial that this issue be addressed to ensure effectiveness of the aml/cft system. member states should be aware of this problem and should do whatever they can to protect individuals , including employees and representatives of the obliged entity , from such threats or hostile action , and to provide , in accordance with the whistleblower directive (eu 2019/1937 of the european parliament and the council of 23 october 2019) appropriate protection to such persons , particularly with regard to their right to the protection of their personal data and their rights to effective judicial protection and representation.


### the set-up and access to beneficial ownership , bank account and real estate registers; ### the set-up and access to beneficial ownership , bank account , high value good and assets and real estate registers;


### requirements relating to certain service providers ### requirements relating to certain obliged entities


### 1. member states shall ensure that currency exchange and cheque cashing offices , and trust or company service providers are either licensed or registered. ### 1. member states shall ensure that currency exchange and cheque cashing offices , in addition to obliged entities referred to in article 3 , points (3) (a) , (b) , (c) (d) , (e) , (h) , (k) , (l) , (la) , (lb) and (lc) of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for anti-money laundering regulation - com/2021/420 final] , and entities operating free zones and customs warehouses are licensed.


### 1. member states may require electronic money issuers as defined in article 2(3) of directive 2009/110/ec44 , payment service providers as defined in article 4(11) of directive (eu) 2015/2366 and crypto-assets service providers operating through agents located in the host member state and operating under either the right of establishment or the freedom to provide services , and whose head office is situated in another member state , to appoint a central contact point in their territory. that central contact point shall ensure , on behalf of the entity operating on a cross-border basis , compliance with aml/cft rules and shall facilitate supervision by supervisors , including by providing supervisors with documents and information on request. ### 1. member states may require electronic money issuers as defined in article 2(3) of directive 2009/110/ec44 , payment service providers as defined in article 4(11) of directive (eu) 2015/2366 and crypto-assets service providers operating through agents or through any other natural person or legal person which act on their behalf located in the host member state and operating under either the right of establishment or the freedom to provide services , and whose head office is situated in another member state , to appoint a central contact point in their territory. that central contact point shall ensure , on behalf of the entity operating on a cross-border basis , compliance with aml/cft rules and shall facilitate supervision by supervisors , including by providing supervisors with documents and information on request.


### 1. member states shall require supervisors to verify that the members of the senior management in the obliged entities referred to in article 4 , and the beneficial owners of such entities , act with honesty and integrity. senior management of such entities should also possess knowledge and expertise necessary to carry out their functions. ### 1. member states shall require supervisors to verify that the members of the senior management in the obliged entities referred to in article 4 including obliged entities referred to in article 3 , points (3)(a) , (b) , (d) , (e) and (h) to (l) , of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for anti-money laundering regulation - com/2021/420 final] , and the beneficial owners of such entities , act with honesty and integrity. senior management of such entities should also be of good repute and possess knowledge and expertise necessary to carry out their functions.


### 2. member states may choose to make beneficial ownership information held in their central registers available to the public on the condition of authentication using electronic identification means and relevant trust services as set out in regulation (eu) 910/2014 of the european parliament and of the council46 and the payment of a fee , which shall not exceed the administrative costs of making the information available , including costs of maintenance and developments of the register. ### 2. member states shall make beneficial ownership information referred to in paragraph 1 online , in machine readable and open format , free of charge.


### 1. member states shall provide competent authorities with access to information which allows the identification in a timely manner of any natural or legal person owning real estate , including through registers or electronic data retrieval systems where such registers or systems are available. competent authorities shall also have access to information allowing the identification and analysis of transactions involving real estate , including their economic value and details of the natural or legal persons involved in those transactions including , where available , whether the natural or legal person owns , sells or acquires real estate on behalf of a legal arrangement. ### 1. member states shall provide competent authorities with timely access , via a via a single access point in each member state , to information which allows the identification in a timely manner of any natural or legal person owning real estate , either through public registers or electronic data retrieval systems , provided that the data is available in machine-readable format and that interoperability can be ensured. where the real estate is owned by a legal person or arrangement , the information on the beneficial owner shall be available , either directly in the register referred to in paragraph 1 , or in the beneficial ownership register under article 10 , including where the legal person is a foreign legal entity or arrangement , as required under article 48 of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for anti-money laundering regulation]. competent authorities shall also have access to information allowing the identification and analysis of transactions involving real estate , including their economic value and details of the natural or legal persons involved in those transactions including , where available , whether the natural or legal person owns , sells or acquires real estate on behalf of a legal arrangement.


### immediate and , with the exception of point (ii) , direct access to at least the following financial information: ### immediate and direct access to at least the following financial information:


### direct or indirect access to the following law enforcement information: ### direct access to the following law enforcement information:


### 3. in the cases where the fius are provided with indirect access to information , the requested authority shall respond to the request in a timely manner. ### deleted


### 2. in addition to article 5 , obliged entities wishing to exercise the freedom to provide services by carrying out activities within the territory of another member state for the first time shall notify the supervisors of the home member state of the activities which they intend to carry out. such notification shall also be required where provision of cross-border services is carried out by agents of the obliged entity. ### 2. in addition to article 5 , obliged entities wishing to exercise the freedom to provide services by carrying out activities within the territory of another member state for the first time shall notify the supervisors of the home member state of the activities which they intend to carry out. such notification shall also be required where provision of cross-border services is carried out by agents of the obliged entity or through any other natural person or legal person which act on their behalf.


### 5. where the supervisors of the home and host member state disagree on the measures to be taken in relation to an obliged entity , they may refer the matter to amla and request its assistance in accordance with articles 5 and 10 of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for establishment of an anti-money laundering authority - com/2021/421 final]. amla shall provide its advice on the matter of disagreement within one month. ### 5. where the supervisors of the home and host member state disagree on the measures to be taken in relation to an obliged entity , they shall refer the matter to amla and request its assistance in accordance with articles 5 and 10 of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for establishment of an anti-money laundering authority - com/2021/421 final]. amla shall decide the matter of disagreement within one month , and issue binding instructions on the necessary measures to be taken by the supervisor of either the home or host member state.


### amla may act in accordance with the powers conferred on it under articles 5 and 10 of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for establishment of an anti-money laundering authority - com/2021/421 final]. when doing so , amla shall provide its opinion on the subject-matter of the request within one month. ### amla may act in accordance with the powers conferred on it under articles 5 and 10 of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for establishment of an anti-money laundering authority - com/2021/421 final]. when doing so , amla shall decide on the subject-matter of the request within one month and issue binding instructions to financial supervisors on the measures to be taken.


### 6. member states shall ensure that the provisions of this article also apply to the supervision of groups of obliged entities other than credit or financial institutions. member states shall also ensure that in cases where obliged entities other than credit and financial institutions are part of structures which share common ownership , management or compliance control , including networks or partnerships , cooperation and exchange of information between supervisors is facilitated. ### deleted


### supervisors , including amla , shall inform each other of instances in which the law of a third country does not permit the implementation of the policies , controls and procedures required under article 13 of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for anti-money laundering regulation - com/2021/420 final]. in such cases , coordinated actions may be taken by supervisors to pursue a solution. in assessing which third countries do not permit the implementation of the policies , controls and procedures required under article 13 of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for anti-money laundering regulation - com/2021/420 final] , supervisors shall take into account any legal constraints that may hinder proper implementation of those policies and procedures , including professional secrecy , an insufficient level of data protection and other constraints limiting the exchange of information that may be relevant for that purpose. ### supervisors , including amla and non-aml/cft authorities , shall inform each other of instances in which the law of a third country does not permit the implementation of the policies , controls and procedures required under article 13 of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for anti-money laundering regulation - com/2021/420 final]. in such cases , coordinated actions may be taken by supervisors to pursue a solution. in assessing which third countries do not permit the implementation of the policies , controls and procedures required under article 13 of regulation [please insert reference – proposal for anti-money laundering regulation - com/2021/420 final] , supervisors shall take into account any legal constraints that may hinder proper implementation of those policies and procedures , including professional secrecy , an insufficient level of data protection and other constraints limiting the exchange of information that may be relevant for that purpose.