### 8. member states shall provide for measures in order to simplify the deployment of recharging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers , including permitting and approval procedures , without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the member states. member states shall remove barriers to the installation of recharging points in residential buildings with parking spaces , in particular the need to obtain consent from the landlord or co-owners for a private recharging point for own use. ### 8. member states shall provide for measures in order to simplify the deployment of recharging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers , including permitting and approval procedures , without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the member states. member states shall remove barriers to the installation of recharging points in residential buildings with parking spaces , in particular the need to obtain consent from the landlord or co-owners for a private recharging point for own use. for the purposes of the objectives referred to in this paragraph , member states shall provide individual citizens and co-ownership communities , with the help of accredited installers , with clear guidance on the procedure for installing a recharging point , together with relevant information on the appropriate technical solution for the intended use , in particular in relation to the output power of the charging point. the guidelines shall include information on the potential impact on the electrical installation and grid.


### 8. member states shall provide for measures in order to simplify the deployment of recharging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers , including permitting and approval procedures , without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the member states. member states shall remove barriers to the installation of recharging points in residential buildings with parking spaces , in particular the need to obtain consent from the landlord or co-owners for a private recharging point for own use. ### 8. member states shall provide for measures in order to simplify the deployment of recharging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers , including permitting and approval procedures , without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the member states. member states shall provide for measures in order to facilitate , harmonise and expedite the procedure for the installation of recharging points via accredited installers in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers , including permitting approval procedures from public authorities or grid operators , without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the member states; member states shall remove barriers to the installation of recharging points in residential buildings with parking spaces , in particular the need to obtain consent from the landlord or co-owners for a private recharging point for own use.


### 8. member states shall provide for measures in order to simplify the deployment of recharging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers , including permitting and approval procedures , without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the member states. member states shall remove barriers to the installation of recharging points in residential buildings with parking spaces , in particular the need to obtain consent from the landlord or co-owners for a private recharging point for own use. ### 8. member states shall provide for measures in order to simplify the deployment of recharging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers , including permitting and approval procedures , without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the member states. member states shall remove barriers to the installation of recharging points in residential buildings with parking spaces , in particular the need to obtain consent from the landlord or co-owners for a private recharging point for own use. member states shall also encourage , facilitate , harmonise and expedite the installation of recharging points by the decision of co-owner associations.


### (3) as announced in the green deal , the commission presented its renovation wave strategy on 14 october 202030 . the strategy contains an action plan with concrete regulatory , financing and enabling measures , with the objective to at least double the annual energy renovation rate of buildings by 2030 and to foster deep renovations. the revision of the energy performance of buildings directive is necessary as one of the vehicles to deliver on the renovation wave. it will also contribute to delivering on the new european bauhaus initiative and the european mission on climate-neutral and smart cities. ### (3) as announced in the green deal , the commission presented its renovation wave strategy on 14 october 202030 . the strategy contains an action plan with concrete regulatory , financing and enabling measures , with the objective to at least double the annual energy renovation rate of buildings by 2030 and to foster deep renovations by more than 35 million building and the creation up to 160 000 jobs in the construction sector. the revision of the energy performance of buildings directive is necessary as one of the vehicles to deliver on the renovation wave. it will also contribute to delivering on the new european bauhaus initiative and the european mission on climate-neutral and smart cities , and should follow the pathway drawn by the new european bauhaus as a previous phase of the renovation wave.


### (7) buildings are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions before , during and after their operational lifetime. the 2050 vision for a decarbonised building stock goes beyond the current focus on operational greenhouse gas emissions. the whole life-cycle emissions of buildings should therefore progressively be taken into account , starting with new buildings. buildings are a significant material bank , being repositories for resources over many decades , and the design options largely influence the whole life-cycle emissions both for new buildings and renovations. the whole life-cycle performance of buildings should be taken into account not only in new construction , but also in renovations through the inclusion of policies for the reduction of whole life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions in member states’ building renovation plans. ### (7) buildings and all its components and materials are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions before , during and after their operational lifetime. the 2050 vision for a decarbonised building stock goes beyond the current focus on operational greenhouse gas emissions. the whole life-cycle emissions of buildings should therefore progressively be taken into account , starting with new buildings. buildings are a significant material bank , being repositories for resources over many decades , and the design options largely influence the whole life-cycle emissions both for new buildings and renovations. the whole life-cycle performance of buildings should be taken into account not only in new construction , but also in renovations through the inclusion of policies for the reduction of whole life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions in member states’ building renovation plans.


### (9) the global warming potential over the whole life-cycle indicates the building’s overall contribution to emissions that lead to climate change. it brings together greenhouse gas emissions embodied in construction products with direct and indirect emissions from the use stage. a requirement to calculate the life-cycle global warming potential of new buildings therefore constitutes a first step towards increased consideration of the whole life-cycle performance of buildings and a circular economy. ### (9) the global warming potential over the whole life-cycle indicates the building’s overall contribution to emissions that lead to climate change. it brings together greenhouse gas emissions embodied in construction products with direct and indirect emissions from the use stage. a requirement to calculate the life-cycle global warming potential of new buildings therefore constitutes a first step towards increased consideration of the whole life-cycle performance of buildings and a circular economy. therefore , the european commission should provide a clear definition of the life-cycle approach.


### (10) buildings are responsible for about half of primary fine particulate matter (pm2.5) emissions in the eu that cause premature death and illness. improving energy performance of buildings can and should reduce pollutant emissions at the same time , in line with directive (eu) 2016/2284 of the european parliament and the council33 . ### (10) buildings are responsible for about half of primary fine particulate matter (pm2.5) emissions in the eu that cause premature death and illness. improving energy performance and the use of nature-based and healthier constructions materials of buildings can and should reduce pollutant emissions at the same time , in line with directive (eu) 2016/2284 of the european parliament and the council33 .


### a. whereas the growing instability and the rise of unprecedented challenges in the international environment increases the demands on the union to act and with a budget fit for purpose; ### a. whereas the growing instability and the rise of unprecedented challenges in the international environment increases the demands on the union to act and pursue a feminist foreign policy with a budget fit for purpose;


### b. whereas parliament has repeatedly urged the commission to promote and implement the use of gender mainstreaming , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments in all the union policy areas; ### b. whereas parliament has repeatedly urged the commission to promote and implement the use of gender mainstreaming , gender budgeting and gender impact assessments in all the union policy areas; whereas budgets are never gender-neutral and thus need to be established with the clear objective of anti-discrimination and the goal of reaching everyone and their specific needs;


### 1. stresses that the social consequences of the russian invasion of ukraine and the covid-19 pandemic , and more generally the uncertain economic outlook require a strong response for people , families , workers and businesses; highlights in that regard the crucial role of union funds and financial instruments , including the next generation eu with the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) , which complement the action by the european social fund plus (esf+) as the key driver for strengthening the social dimension of the union and ensuring a socially sustainable , just , inclusive and non-discriminatory recovery in line with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , as well as the european globalisation adjustment fund for displaced workers (egf) and the just transition fund (jtf); welcomes the triggering of the temporary protection directive with regard to persons fleeing the war in ukraine and seeking refuge on the territory of the union , and calls for continuing funding for its implementation; ### 1. stresses that the social consequences of the russian war in ukraine and the covid-19 pandemic , the high inflation , and the uncertain economic outlook require a strong response for people , workers and businesses; highlights in this regard the crucial role of the annual union budget for year 2023 and in particular the eu funds and financial instruments in the social and employment area , including the next generation eu with the recovery and resilience facility (rrf) to ensure a socially sustainable , just , inclusive and non-discriminatory recovery , and the european social fund plus (esf+) as the key driver for strengthening the social dimension of the union and main instrument for investing in people , promoting high employment levels , building social protection and developing a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the transition to a green and digital economy in line with the principles of the european pillar of social rights , as well as the european globalisation adjustment fund for displaced workers (egf) , the reacteu with its additional resources for esf+ , youth employment initiative (yei) , the fund for european aid to the most deprived (fead) , and the just transition fund (jtf); supports all efforts in welcoming people fleeing the war in ukraine and welcomes the triggering of the temporary protection directive and the cohesion’s action for refugees in europe (care) with regard to persons fleeing the war and seeking refuge on the eu territory , and calls for continuing funding for its implementation; is concerned at the same time with existing forms of discrimination against other refugees and migrants , against ukrainian women and their children , and forms of exploitation and unequal treatment in terms of wages and working conditions affecting refugees in too many european countries;


### 1. highlights the need to continue to support the cultural and creative sectors and industries affected by the covid-19 pandemic and the need to urgently address the new priorities linked to the war in ukraine , including by increasing support to ukrainian students , artists , journalists and ngos; ### 1. highlights the need to continue to support the cultural and creative sectors and industries as well as the sports sector affected by the covid-19 pandemic and the need to urgently address the new priorities linked to the war in ukraine , including by increasing support to ukrainian learners , teachers , artists , cultural workers , journalists and ngos; points out that in addition to the impact of the pandemic , the above-mentioned sectors are also facing new challenges such as rising inflation and the associated loss of purchasing power among european citizens; notes that the rising cost of energy poses existential problems for operators of cultural and sports facilities , especially in winter;


### 1. deplores the decrease by 21 % in commitment appropriations and 17 % in payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget as compared to the 2022 budget for the ‘citizens engagement and participation in the democratic life of the union’; disagrees with further cuts by 3 % in commitment appropriations proposed by the council; believes that adequate resources need to be provided for the cerv programme , the european citizens' initiative (eci) as well as other participatory instruments to be introduced as a follow up to the conference on the future of europe (cofe); proposes an increase by 26 % in commitment and 20 % in payment appropriations for this budgetary line; ### 1. deplores the decrease by 21 % in commitment appropriations and 17 % in payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget as compared to the 2022 budget for the ‘citizens engagement and participation in the democratic life of the union’; disagrees with further cuts by 3 % in commitment appropriations proposed by the council; believes that adequate resources need to be provided for the cerv programme , the european citizens' initiative (eci) as well as other participatory instruments such as citizen´s fora , and insists on the importance of an adequate funding to be introduced in order to guarantee a proper follow up to the conference on the future of europe (cofe) conclusions; proposes an increase by 26 % in commitment and 20 % in payment appropriations for this budgetary line;


### 1. calls for the 2023 eu budget to contribute to achieving the priorities set by the european semester; ### 1. calls for the 2023 eu budget to contribute to achieving the priorities set by the european union’s recovery strategy , the recovery and resilience facility and the annual sustainable growth strategy , while allowing to deliver the european green deal , the european pillar of social rights and the united nations sustainable development goals;


### 1. recalls that the union budget for 2023 should address the consequences of russia’s aggression against ukraine , by direct support for ukraine and strengthening the union’s strategic autonomy and defence capabilities , as well as the secondary consequences such as the all-time high energy prices; ### 1. recalls that the union budget for 2023 should address the consequences of russia’s aggression against ukraine , by direct support for ukraine and strengthening the union’s strategic autonomy and defence capabilities , as well as the secondary consequences such as the all-time high energy prices; reminds , in that context , the urgent need to strengthen the resilience of union economy and competitiveness of union industries aiming at protecting the well-being of the union citizens; reminds that technological autonomy , sustainable growth and quality job creation are key in reaching our long term energy and climate objectives;


### 2. highlights that the budget should help create quality employment , reduce poverty and increase upward social convergence in a time of unprecedented and cumulated crises so that no one is left behind; stresses that factors such as supply chain disruption , high energy prices , rising inflation and continued pressure on essential services have exacerbated social and economic inequalities and worsened the living and working conditions , as well as the mental health , of many workers and their families; insists on the need to tackle territorial and regional disparities; takes note of the commission’s intention to come up with an amending letter this autumn with regards to the budgetary consequences of the war in ukraine and the repowereu initiative; stresses in that regard the importance of taking into account the socio-economic implications of the war and recommends that the potential of supplementing esf+ funding be analysed; ### 2. highlights that the eu budget should ensure just transition , social justice and resilience , create quality and sustainable employment , eradicate poverty and increase upward social convergence , especially in a time of unprecedented and cumulated crises , so that no one is left behind; stresses that factors such as supply chain disruption , including in the food supply , high energy prices and the rising inflation will put the eu economy at huge risk in many sectors , with very negative consequences in terms of unemployment , dramatic reduction of purchasing power of households and workers , drop into poverty and social inequalities of vast areas of our societies , continued pressure on essential services , worsened living and working conditions , as well as the mental health , safety and well-being of many workers and their families; insists on the need to tackle territorial and regional disparities and to increase support to the most vulnerable , deprived and disadvantaged groups , such as children and youth , lgbtiq+ families or single parent families , person with disabilities , older persons , migrants and refugees and roma people; takes note of the commission’s intention to come up with an amending letter this autumn with regards to the budgetary consequences of the war in ukraine and the repowereu initiative; stresses in this regard the necessity of taking into account the socio-economical implications of the war and calls for a temporary european social resilience package coordinating a set of measures and means to strengthen social welfare and social protection systems in the eu , including the continuation and refinancing of sure as long as the socio-economic consequences of the war continue to have a negative impact on the labour market , and the creation of a new eu fund for social emergencies (a ‘social rescue facility’) , for crises situations of a different nature , which are becoming increasingly multi-faceted , hybrid and complex.


### 2. stresses that the union faces an extraordinarily complex set of challenges , including the direct and indirect repercussions of the war in ukraine , high inflation , high energy prices and security of supply risks , and a worsening economic outlook , in particular for small and medium enterprises (smes) , the need to secure the recovery from the pandemic , crises in many other parts of the world , technological change , including increasing digitalisation , as well as climate change and its consequences; considers that the union budget should contribute to tackling those challenges , while expressing concern at the exceptionally limited margins , which are about one third of last year’s , or , in the case of heading 6 , the lack of margin , and the limited flexibility built into the budget; deplores the fact that the draft budget is an insufficient response to the current challenges; recalls that the multiannual financial framework (mff) was not established to address a pandemic , a war , high inflation , high energy prices , high numbers of refugees , new accessions , food insecurity , and a humanitarian crisis; ### 2. stresses that the union faces an extraordinarily complex set of challenges , including the direct and indirect repercussions of the war in ukraine , high inflation and increasing poverty , high energy prices and security of supply risks , and a worsening economic outlook , in particular for small and medium enterprises (smes) , the struggle of european families to keep up with the increase in prices of basic amenities , the need to secure the recovery from the pandemic , crises in many other parts of the world , technological change , including increasing digitalisation , as well as climate change and its consequences; considers that the union budget should contribute to tackling those challenges , while expressing concern at the exceptionally limited margins , which are about one third of last year’s , or , in the case of heading 6 , the lack of margin , and the limited flexibility built into the budget; deplores the fact that the draft budget is an insufficient response to the current challenges; recalls that the multiannual financial framework (mff) was not established to address a pandemic , a war , high inflation , high energy prices , high numbers of refugees , new accessions , food insecurity , and a humanitarian crisis;


### 2. stresses that the union faces an extraordinarily complex set of challenges , including the direct and indirect repercussions of the war in ukraine , high inflation , high energy prices and security of supply risks , and a worsening economic outlook , in particular for small and medium enterprises (smes) , the need to secure the recovery from the pandemic , crises in many other parts of the world , technological change , including increasing digitalisation , as well as climate change and its consequences; considers that the union budget should contribute to tackling those challenges , while expressing concern at the exceptionally limited margins , which are about one third of last year’s , or , in the case of heading 6 , the lack of margin , and the limited flexibility built into the budget; deplores the fact that the draft budget is an insufficient response to the current challenges; recalls that the multiannual financial framework (mff) was not established to address a pandemic , a war , high inflation , high energy prices , high numbers of refugees , new accessions , food insecurity , and a humanitarian crisis; ### 2. stresses that the union faces an extraordinarily complex set of challenges , including the direct and indirect repercussions of russia's war of aggression against ukraine , high inflation , high energy prices and security of supply risks , and a worsening economic outlook , in particular for households and small and medium enterprises (smes) , the need to secure the recovery from the pandemic , crises in many other parts of the world , technological change , including increasing digitalisation , as well as climate change and its consequences; considers that the union budget should contribute to tackling those challenges , while expressing concern at the exceptionally limited margins , which are about one third of last year’s , or , in the case of heading 6 , the lack of margin , and the limited flexibility built into the budget; deplores the fact that the draft budget is an insufficient response to the current challenges; recalls that the eu budget is primarily an investment budget and that the multiannual financial framework (mff) was not established to address a pandemic , a war , high inflation , high energy prices , high numbers of refugees , new accessions , food insecurity , and a humanitarian crisis;


### 2. stresses that the union faces an extraordinarily complex set of challenges , including the direct and indirect repercussions of the war in ukraine , high inflation , high energy prices and security of supply risks , and a worsening economic outlook , in particular for small and medium enterprises (smes) , the need to secure the recovery from the pandemic , crises in many other parts of the world , technological change , including increasing digitalisation , as well as climate change and its consequences; considers that the union budget should contribute to tackling those challenges , while expressing concern at the exceptionally limited margins , which are about one third of last year’s , or , in the case of heading 6 , the lack of margin , and the limited flexibility built into the budget; deplores the fact that the draft budget is an insufficient response to the current challenges; recalls that the multiannual financial framework (mff) was not established to address a pandemic , a war , high inflation , high energy prices , high numbers of refugees , new accessions , food insecurity , and a humanitarian crisis; ### 2. stresses that the union faces an extraordinarily complex set of challenges , including the direct and indirect repercussions of the war in ukraine , high inflation , high energy prices and security of supply risks , and a worsening economic outlook , in particular for small and medium enterprises (smes) ) and the most vulnerable households , the need to secure the recovery from the pandemic , crises in many other parts of the world , technological change , including increasing digitalisation , as well as climate change and its consequences; considers that the union budget should contribute to tackling those challenges , while expressing concern at the exceptionally limited margins , which are about one third of last year’s , or , in the case of heading 6 , the lack of margin , and the limited flexibility built into the budget; deplores the fact that the draft budget is an insufficient response to the current challenges; recalls that the multiannual financial framework (mff) should be upscaled in order to address pandemic , the war , high inflation , high energy prices , high numbers of refugees , new accessions , food insecurity , and humanitarian crise;


### 2. recalls that the union budget should ensure the long-lasting legacy of the 2022 european year of youth , as agreed by the co-legislators; ### 2. recalls that the union budget should ensure the long-lasting legacy of the 2022 european year of youth , mainstreaming youth across all related union policies , as agreed by the co-legislators; urges the commission and the council to integrate in the general budget of the european union for the financial year 2023 additional financial resources allowing the implementation of the results and recommendations resulting from the european year for youth;


### 2. recalls that the union budget should ensure the long-lasting legacy of the 2022 european year of youth , as agreed by the co-legislators; ### 2. recalls that the union budget should ensure the long-lasting legacy of the 2022 european year of youth and tangible improvements for young people , as agreed by the co-legislators; recalls the political commitment to use funds from all relevant union programmes and to report the european parliament on a regular basis;


### 2. regards as insufficient the 1 % increase in the commitment appropriations for ‘commission representations’ compared to the 2022 budget; is dismayed with the council’s position to reduce by 14 % and by 8 % respectively the commitment and payment appropriations for this line; proposes a 5 % increase of the commitment appropriations as compared to the 2023 draft budget and to restore the level of payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget; deems this increase necessary for the purpose of encouraging proactive dialogues on eu matters with citizens in the member states , implementing the proposals included in the conclusions of the cofe , as well as developing communication activities to fight disinformation; ### 2. regards as insufficient the 1 % increase in the commitment appropriations for ‘commission representations’ compared to the 2022 budget; is dismayed with the council’s position to reduce by 14 % and by 8 % respectively the commitment and payment appropriations for this line; proposes a 5 % increase of the commitment appropriations as compared to the 2023 draft budget and to restore the level of payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget; proposes an increase of funds for the european parliament liaison offices as such representations play an important role in informing citizens about the union’s activities after the conclusion of the cofe; deems this increase necessary for the purpose of encouraging proactive dialogues on eu matters with citizens in the member states , implementing the proposals included in the conclusions of the cofe , as well as developing communication activities to fight disinformation and foreign interferences;


### 2. stresses that with the citizens , equality , rights and values programme (cerv)1 being the only programme with gender-related spending targets , including on preventing and combating gender-based violence (gbv) , it is imperative to increase its budget to combat inequalities that have been exacerbated by the crises; ### 2. stresses that with the citizens , equality , rights and values programme (cerv)1 being the only programme with gender-related spending targets , including on preventing and combating gender-based violence (gbv) , it is imperative to increase its budget to combat inequalities that have been exacerbated by the crises and in order to finally achieve substantial progress;


### 2. welcomes the commission repowereu plan to accelerate the green transition and to increase the union’s energy independence; highlights that accelerating the implementation of the european green deal will reduce the union dependency from third countries; ### 2. welcomes the commission repowereu plan to accelerate the green transition and to increase the union’s energy independence; highlights that accelerating the implementation of the european green deal will reduce the union dependency from third countries; reminds that the revival of coal power plants in some member states is a direct threat to the union objective of reducing greenhouse gases emissions by 55% in 2030;


### 2. considers that the budget should continue to support the post-pandemic recovery , building on the lessons learned from the implementation of the recovery and resilience facility (rrf); ### 2. considers that the budget should continue to support the post-pandemic recovery , building on the lessons learned from the implementation of the recovery and resilience facility (rrf); stresses the need for the rrf to focus on investments that facilitate the digital and green transition , thus contributing to the union’s strategic autonomy , specifically to address the union’s dependence on imported fossil fuels;


### 3. stresses the importance of policies and measures to support labour market transition , as well as to further develop resilient social systems around the union; insists on the need for up- and reskilling policies to address the demographic challenge and the green and digital transition; insists on the importance of investing in social inclusion and support measures for children and young people; recalls that the integration into the labour market of the most vulnerable groups , such as people in poverty , people with disabilities , young and elderly people , the unemployed , and people displaced as a result of the war in ukraine , is paramount; ### 3. highlights that , as the covid-19 pandemic continues to create uncertainties , it is therefore important to continue financing the recovery and to address the social and employment-related challenges resulting from the pandemic , as well as support workers and businesses in the move towards a more solidarity-based digital , greener and climate neutral economy; stresses the importance of adequate policies and measures to support labour market just transition , as well as to further develop resilient social systems around eu; insists on the need for the creation of decent and sustainable quality jobs , up- and reskilling of workers , and creating social infrastructures to address the demographic challenge and the green and digital transition; in that regard , highlights the need to fully implement the just transition mechanism and to swiftly adopt of the social climate fund by focusing on social well-being and individuals’ needs; insists on the importance of investing in social inclusion and support measures for children and young people; recalls that the integration into the labour market of the most vulnerable groups , such as people in poverty , people with disabilities , young and older people , the unemployed , and people displaced as a result of the war in ukraine , is paramount;


### 3. regrets the council’s position on the db , which cuts eur 1 ,64 billion in commitment appropriations and eur 530 million in payment appropriations for the mff headings compared to the commission’s proposal; considers that the cuts proposed by the council are not driven by an objective assessment of either implementation trends or absorption capacities and run counter to core shared policy priorities; considers that the council should not target programmes that benefit from the adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation for “rebalancing and stabilisation” , since that would contradict the objective of that mff provision , which was to strengthen specific political priorities; recalls in particular that article 5 of the mff regulation does not provide “top ups” , as suggested by the council; concludes that the council’s position is far from parliament’s expectations; decides therefore , as a general rule , to restore appropriations on lines cut by the council to the level of the db , for both operational and administrative expenditure , and to take the db as the starting point for parliament’s position; ### 3. while taking into consideration the arising needs that many member states are facing , regrets the council’s position on the db , which cuts eur 1 ,64 billion in commitment appropriations and eur 530 million in payment appropriations for the mff headings compared to the commission’s proposal; considers that the cuts proposed by the council are not driven by an objective assessment of either implementation trends or absorption capacities and run counter to core shared policy priorities; considers that the council should not target programmes that benefit from the adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation for “rebalancing and stabilisation” , since that would contradict the objective of that mff provision , which was to strengthen specific political priorities; recalls in particular that article 5 of the mff regulation does not provide “top ups” , as suggested by the council; concludes that the council’s position is far from parliament’s expectations; decides therefore , as a general rule , to restore appropriations on lines cut by the council to the level of the db , for both operational and administrative expenditure , and to take the db as the starting point for parliament’s position;


### 3. regrets the council’s position on the db , which cuts eur 1 ,64 billion in commitment appropriations and eur 530 million in payment appropriations for the mff headings compared to the commission’s proposal; considers that the cuts proposed by the council are not driven by an objective assessment of either implementation trends or absorption capacities and run counter to core shared policy priorities; considers that the council should not target programmes that benefit from the adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation for “rebalancing and stabilisation” , since that would contradict the objective of that mff provision , which was to strengthen specific political priorities; recalls in particular that article 5 of the mff regulation does not provide “top ups” , as suggested by the council; concludes that the council’s position is far from parliament’s expectations; decides therefore , as a general rule , to restore appropriations on lines cut by the council to the level of the db , for both operational and administrative expenditure , and to take the db as the starting point for parliament’s position; ### 3. regrets the council’s position on the db , which cuts eur 1 ,64 billion in commitment appropriations and eur 530 million in payment appropriations for the mff headings compared to the commission’s proposal; considers that the cuts proposed by the council neglect the citizens’ pressing needs , are not driven by an objective assessment of either implementation trends or absorption capacities and run counter to core shared policy priorities; considers that the council should not target programmes that benefit from the adjustment provided for in article 5 of the mff regulation for “rebalancing and stabilisation” , since that would contradict the objective of that mff provision , which was to strengthen specific political priorities; recalls in particular that article 5 of the mff regulation does not provide “top ups” , as suggested by the council; concludes that the council’s position is far from parliament’s and citizens’ expectations; decides therefore , as a general rule , to restore appropriations on lines cut by the council to the level of the db , for both operational and administrative expenditure , and to take the db as the starting point for parliament’s position;


### 3. believes , in this regard , that the union budget should foresee a significant increase in the 2023 erasmus+ programme so that the education and training systems can cope with the new challenges and that learners , teachers , schools , youth organisations and ngos can benefit from adequate resources; believes , furthermore , that a budgetary increase also ensures the continued greening and digitalisation of the erasmus+ programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young europeans; ### 3. believes , in this regard , that the union budget should foresee a significant increase in the 2023 erasmus+ programme so that the education and training systems can cope with the new challenges and that learners , teachers , schools , youth organisations and ngos can benefit from adequate resources; believes , furthermore , that a budgetary increase also ensures the continued greening and digitalisation of the erasmus+ programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of significantly more young europeans , with an increased focus on gender balance , young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds , minorities and young people with disabilities;


### 3. regards as insufficient the 1 ,5 % increase in commitment appropriations for ‘communication services for citizens’ compared to the 2022 budget; opposes the council’s position to reduce the funding of commitment and payment appropriations by 12 % and by 6 % respectively; therefore proposes a 5 % increase of the commitment appropriations as compared to the 2023 draft budget and to restore the level of payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget in view of funding awareness raising and information activities on the eci as well as implementation of the proposals included in the conclusions of the cofe; ### 3. regards as insufficient the 1 ,5 % increase in commitment appropriations for ‘communication services for citizens’ compared to the 2022 budget; opposes the council’s position to reduce the funding of commitment and payment appropriations by 12 % and by 6 % respectively; therefore proposes a 5 % increase of the commitment appropriations as compared to the 2023 draft budget and to restore the level of payment appropriations of the 2023 draft budget in view of funding awareness raising and information activities on the eci as well as implementation of the proposals included in the conclusions of the cofe; underlines the importance of involving smaller ngos , local authorities and stakeholders in communication strategies and actions; calls for making content available in all eu languages and provide native language content to europeans living in other eu countries;


### 3. strongly reiterates its demand to increase resources to combat gender-based violence as well as its demand for increased funding for gender equality and gender mainstreaming and the relevant organisations under the daphne and values strands; ### 3. strongly reiterates its demand to increase resources to combat gender-based violence as well as its demand for increased funding for gender equality and gender mainstreaming and the relevant organisations under the daphne and values strands , especially with regards to the measurable increase of cases of violence against women since the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic;


### 3. reminds the importance of achieving climate and biodiversity mainstreaming targets in the union budget and the european union recovery instrument expenditures; in this regard insists on the need to track climate and biodiversity-related expenditure and welcomes the biodiversity tracking methodology upgraded by the commission in view of the union budget 2023; calls on the commission to address the conclusions of the european court of auditors regarding overstated climate spending1 ; calls on member states to ensure the integration of biodiversity in partnership agreements and operational programmes; ### 3. reminds the importance of achieving climate and biodiversity mainstreaming targets in the union budget and the european union recovery instrument expenditures; recalls the biodiversity-related spending targets of 7.5% from 2024 and 10% from 2026 onwards of the multiannual financial framework; stresses that all efforts should be made to reach 10% biodiversity-related spending from 2023 onwards; in this regard insists on the need to track climate and biodiversity-related expenditure and welcomes the biodiversity tracking methodology upgraded by the commission in view of the union budget 2023; calls on the commission to address the conclusions of the european court of auditors regarding overstated climate spending1 ; calls on member states to ensure the integration of biodiversity in partnership agreements and operational programmes;


### 3. stresses that the budget should ensure appropriate financial support for the economies of ukraine and the union in the context of the war in order to make the economies and financial systems more resilient; ### 3. stresses that the budget should ensure appropriate financial support for the union economies in the context of the war in order to ensure economic and financial resilience and to tackle the social and economic consequences of the war for union citizens; calls for adequate budget support for the reconstruction of ukraine and the integration of refugees;


### 4. welcomes the commission proposal to allocate eur 16 ,7129 billion in 2023 to esf+; insists that esf+ must play a key role in supporting member states to achieve high employment levels , adequate social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the transition to a green and digital economy; ### 4. notes the commission proposal to allocate eur 16 ,7129 billion in 2023 to esf+ , but expresses general concerns with the significantly reduced margin for heading 2a and 2b , which will reduce the flexibility to react in a time of rising inflation , uncertain economic situation and social shocks as a consequence of the war in ukraine and the ongoing health crisis; insists that esf+ must continue playing a key role in supporting the member states to achieve high employment levels , adequate social protection and a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the transition to a green and digital economy , but notes that the esf+ was adopted before the current crisis situation , which currently implies higher public and social investment than planned so far and that the current financial programming does not meet the existing needs; calls therefore for a reinforced esf+ supplemented by a social rescue facility with increased public support for existing instruments aimed at the poorest in our society;


### 4. notes that the cultural and creative sectors and industries continue to suffer from the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic; points out , furthermore , that the rising inflation , caused by the war in ukraine is worsening the situation and therefore a bolstering of the creative europe programme is needed; consequently , insists on the need to reinstate at least half of the budgetary cut to creative europe programme , which was proposed by the commission for 2023 when compared to 2022 and in order to provide targeted support for the creative sectors and industries , including the performing arts and in particular the live performance sector; ### 4. notes that the cultural and creative sectors and industries continue to suffer from the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic; points out , furthermore , that the rising inflation , resulting notably from the war in ukraine is worsening the situation; calls for a bolstering of the creative europe programme; consequently , insists on the need to reinstate at least half of the budgetary cut to the creative europe programme , which was proposed by the commission for 2023 when compared to 2022 and in order to provide targeted support for the creative sectors and industries , including the performing arts and in particular the live performance sector;


### 4. highlights the need to increase the resources and the level of staffing of the authority for european political parties and european political foundations in view of the significant enlargement of its tasks as provided for in the commission proposal for a recast of regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014; ### 4. proposes to increase funds to make possible a deeper involvement of the youth concerning the union’s democratic values and policies in a context still marked by the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic and the war in ukraine; suggests , to this end , the implementation of pilots projects by the commission on european citizen education actions , european festivals of culture and ideas around the 9th of may as well as youth contests; highlights the need to increase the resources and the level of staffing of the authority for european political parties and european political foundations in view of the significant enlargement of its tasks as provided for in the commission proposal for a recast of regulation (eu , euratom) no 1141/2014;


### 4. highlights the need to ensure that the do-no-significant-harm principle is mainstreamed in all union activities through the budgetary implementation according to the commission proposal for amending the financial regulation in line with the union’s commitment to sustainable financing and the green transition; ### 4. highlights the need to ensure that the do-no-significant-harm principle is mainstreamed in all union activities through the budgetary implementation according to the commission proposal for amending the financial regulation in line with the union’s commitment to sustainable financing and the green transition and sustainable food systems;


### 4. calls for the provision of adequate resources for the coordination and surveillance of macroeconomic policies , for the fight against financial crime , money laundering and tax evasion , for the implementation of the oecd agreement on corporate taxation , for the enforcement of competition law , and for compliance with the economic governance framework; ### 4. calls for the provision of adequate resources for the coordination and surveillance of macroeconomic , social and environmental policies , for the fight against financial crime , money laundering and tax evasion , for the implementation of the oecd agreement under pillar two of the minimum 15% corporate tax , for the enforcement of competition law , and for the revision of the economic governance framework , preferably before the deactivation of the general escape clause;


### 5. recalls the obligation by member states with rate of young people who are not in employment , education or training that is higher than the union average to allocate at least 12 ,5 % of their esf+ resources to implement the youth guarantee; calls on member states to make the best use of the employment and social innovation strand (easi) of esf+ for investment in social innovation and for stimulating labour mobility; takes note of the late start of easi in 2021 and the reduced budget for 2023 as a result of the covid-19 pandemic and other issues , and expects that it will reach its full working regime in 2024; stresses the importance of following up the european year of youth 2022 with concrete actions and policies for social inclusion and employment measures for young people; recalls that the commission should report on a regular basis on the implementation of the council recommendations establishing a european child guarantee and reinforcing a youth guarantee; ### 5. calls on the member states and the commission to prioritise combating youth unemployment , in particular as part of the european recovery effort , and to make full use of existing initiatives , such as the youth guarantee (yg); recalls the obligation by member states with a higher share than the average union rate of young people not in employment , education or training to allocate at least 12 ,5 % of their esf+ resources to implement the youth guarantee and calls on all member states , not only those most affected by youth unemployment , to continue to invest sufficient esf+ resources in measures to support youth employment and allocate at least 12 ,5 % of their esf+ resources under shared management to targeted actions and structural reforms to support quality youth employment; calls on the members states to make the best use of the employment and social innovation strand (easi) of esf+ for investment in social innovation and for stimulating labour mobility; takes note of the late start of easi in 2021 and the reduced budget for 2023 as a result of the pandemic and other issues and expects that it reaches full working regime in 2024; stresses the importance of following up the european year of youth 2022 with concrete actions and policies for social inclusion and employment measures for young people beyond 2023 supported by adequate funding; recalls that the commission should report on a regular basis on the implementation of the council recommendations establishing a european child guarantee and reinforcing a youth guarantee;


### 5. emphasises the urgent need for more funding to fight disinformation; insists , in this regard , that the budget for the cross-sectoral and media strands under creative europe should be reinforced; ### 5. notes the persistent issue of disinformation that threatens people's ability to access information and hampers the normal functioning of deliberative democracies; emphasises therefore the urgent need for more funding to fight disinformation; insists , in this regard , that the budget for the cross-sectoral and media strands under creative europe should be significantly reinforced;


### 5. emphasises the need to stimulate sustainable growth while supporting green and digital transformations , structural reforms to modernise the union economies and access to finance and capital markets for smes and retail investors through information and transparency; ### 5. emphasises the need to stimulate inclusive and sustainable growth while supporting green and digital transformations , socially balanced reforms to modernise the union economies and access to finance and capital markets for smes and retail investors through information and transparency; recalls the challenges related to sustainable development during a climate crisis and highlights the opportunities generated by the european green deal;


### 5. calls for additional funding to address both the fragility of supply chains and agri-food systems and the eroded macro-economic stability of many countries; notes that russia’s unjustifiable , unprovoked and illegal war of aggression against ukraine has further stressed the global system already impacted by the covid-19 crisis; ### 5. calls for additional funding to address both the fragility of supply chains and agri-food systems and the eroded macro-economic stability of many countries; notes that russia’s unjustifiable , unprovoked and illegal war of aggression against ukraine has further stressed the global system already impacted by the covid-19 crisis; calls for strengthening the european endowment for democracy (eed) , including the support for local women's organisations active in the afghanistan crisis;


### 5. points out the need to finance climate change adaptation and mitigation measures in partner countries through the “planet” thematic programme , which should receive adequate funding; ### 5. points out the need to finance climate change adaptation and mitigation measures in partner countries through the “planet” thematic programme , which should receive adequate funding; underlines that the effects of climate change are intersectional and affect vulnerable groups the most , which must be accounted for when designing interventions;


### 6. recalls that member states with a level of child poverty above the union average should use at least 5 % of their esf+ resources to address that issue , whereas all other member states must allocate an appropriate amount of their esf+ resources to targeted actions to combat child poverty and support the implementation of the child guarantee; ### 6. deplores the fact that more than a quarter of all children in the eu are in or at risk of poverty or social exclusion; stresses that , in the context of the war in ukraine , tackling child poverty will become even more important in the coming years; welcomes , in this regard , the creation of the european child guarantee in order to help ensure that every child in europe at risk of poverty or social exclusion has free and effective access to the most basic set of rights such as high quality healthcare , early childhood education and care and education , adequate nutrition and decent housing; asks the commission to provide an analysis on the contribution of the each national operational programme to the european child guarantee; calls on the commission and the member states to focus their efforts on the implementation of the european child guarantee towards ensuring access to free quality services for children fleeing ukraine on an equal footing with their eu national peers in the hosting countries and to urgently increase the funding of the european child guarantee with a dedicated budget of at least eur 20 billion; calls in this regard on all member states , not only those most affected by the child poverty , to allocate at least 5 % of the esf+ resources under shared management to support activities under the european child guarantee; moreover calls on the commission to make available and on the member states to make full use of all available resources for the effective implementation of the child guarantee including the esf+ , reacteu , rrf , etc.; furthermore , calls on the member states to neutralise all national expenditures dedicated to the eradication of child poverty within the implementation of fiscal rules;


### 6. considers that the union budget , on account of its size , structure and rules , has a very limited capacity to respond appropriately in 2023 to the challenges facing the union or to adequately finance new shared union policy ambitions or initiatives announced in the commission’s president’s 2022 state of the union address; recalls in particular that the heads of state or government have described the russian war of aggression against ukraine as a ‘tectonic shift in european history’ and that the commission has stated that the ‘unforeseen needs created by war in europe are well beyond the means available in the current multiannual financial framework’ , necessitating new financing sources; is of the view that this is a further demonstration of the urgent need to revise the mff , including to make it more flexible , raise the ceilings where necessary to reflect emerging needs and new priorities and to address the problems generated by including the european union recovery instrument (euri) financing costs in heading 2b; ### 6. considers that the union budget , on account of its size , structure and rules , has a very limited capacity to respond appropriately in 2023 to the challenges facing the union or to adequately finance new shared union policy ambitions or initiatives announced in the commission’s president’s 2022 state of the union address; recalls in particular that the heads of state or government have described the russian war of aggression against ukraine as a ‘tectonic shift in european history’ and that the commission has stated that the ‘unforeseen needs created by war in europe are well beyond the means available in the current multiannual financial framework’ , necessitating new financing sources; is of the view that this is a further demonstration of the urgent need to comprehensively and urgently revise the mff , including to make it more flexible , raise the ceilings where necessary to reflect emerging needs and new priorities and to address the problems generated by including the european union recovery instrument (euri) financing costs in heading 2b;


### 6. insists that the new european bauhaus initiative should not be funded at the expense of the creative europe programme; in this regard , recalls the parliament position for an indispensable and swift mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework to respond to the long-term consequences of the current crisis , to additionally explore the possibilities to establish a long-term dedicated funding for the new european bauhaus initiative and for the european education area , as well as a permanent union news media fund to empower independent news coverage , safeguard the independence of european journalists and journalism , and guarantee the freedom of the press; ### 6. insists that the new european bauhaus initiative launched in 2021 needs proper and sufficient funding to be able and deliver its objectives beyond 2022 , and reminds that it should not be funded at the expense of the creative europe programme; in this regard , recalls the parliament position for an indispensable and swift mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework to respond to the long-term consequences of the current crisis , to additionally look for avenues to establish a long-term dedicated funding for the new european bauhaus initiative and for the european education area , as well as to explore possibilities for a permanent union editorial and news media fund to empower independent editorial and news coverage , safeguard the independence of european journalists and journalism , and guarantee the freedom of the press;


### 6. stresses the crucial work of eige , which has been reflected in an increase of tasks allocated; therefore requests the allocation for 8 contract agents to enable eige to effectively fulfil its mandate; ### 6. stresses the crucial work of eige , which has been reflected in an increase of tasks allocated; therefore requests the allocation for 8 contract agents to enable eige to effectively fulfil its mandate as a fundamental agency in developing , analysing , evaluating and disseminating methodological tools to support the integration of gender equality into all union policies and the resulting national policies;


### 6. notes the frontloading of eur 45 million for the union civil protection mechanism; stresses nevertheless the importance of assigning adequate funding between 2024 and 2027 , ensuring that the union can respond together to emergencies such as pandemics , fires , floods and other unforeseen events; ### 6. notes the frontloading of eur 45 million for the union civil protection mechanism; stresses nevertheless the importance of assigning adequate funding between 2024 and 2027 , ensuring that the union can respond together to emergencies such as pandemics , fires , floods and other unforeseen events such as the ongoing challenges , to the eu and global food security;


### 7. stresses the need to respond to the consequences of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine and the covid-19 pandemic at union level; recalls that cohesion and agriculture policy cannot be the main source of the financing of urgent priorities , jeopardising the implementation of long-term objectives; calls , on the commission , in light of limited resources from the union budget to respond to high energy prices , to analyse potential flexibilities in order in order to support smes and vulnerable households; ### 7. stresses the need to respond to the consequences of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine , the covid-19 pandemic , rising inflation and increasing energy and food insecurity at union level; recalls that cohesion and agriculture policy cannot be the main source of the financing of urgent priorities , jeopardising the implementation of long-term objectives; calls , on the commission , in light of limited resources from the union budget to respond to high energy prices , to analyse potential flexibilities in order in order to support smes and vulnerable households;


### 7. believes that a reinforcement is needed to the european solidarity corps programme to support young people and organisations engaged in solidarity actions , also taking into account the consequences of the war in ukraine and that more funding is required for the citizens’ engagement and participation strand of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme. ### 7. believes that a reinforcement is needed to the european solidarity corps programme to support young people and organisations engaged in solidarity actions , also taking into account the consequences of the war in ukraine;


### 7. reminds the importance of taking due account of the lessons learned from the covid-19 pandemic regarding public health and affordable and accessible care services; in this regard calls for increasing the level of support to the european health union in addition to the eu4health programme in the 2023 union budget; calls for a specific action on mental health within the framework of the eu4health programme in order to tackle the mental health problems of the population and particularly those derived from the covid-19 pandemic; stresses that sufficient resources should be allocated for increasing investments in research and development in the area of health; ### 7. reminds the importance of taking due account of the lessons learned from the covid-19 pandemic regarding public health and affordable and accessible health and care services; in this regard calls for increasing the level of support to the european health union in addition to the eu4health programme in the 2023 union budget following a one health and health in all policies approach , especially considering , that a substantial part of eu4health is already committed to hera; stresses that new emerging strains of sars-cov-2 pose a challenge to public health in the union and therefore , sufficient resources should be allocated to prevention , preparedness , and protection; stresses the importance of a long term , coherent and coordinated strategy for emerging sars-cov-2 variants of concern , comprising from both medical and non-medical counter measures; calls for a specific action on mental health within the framework of the eu4health programme to tackle mental health. particularly those derived from the covid-19 pandemic; calls for further action and funding to address issues related to amr; stresses that sufficient resources should be allocated for increasing investments in research and development in the area of health;


### 7. calls for adequate resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) given the increased tasks and powers included in the esas review and sectorial legislations , including in the field of digital and sustainable finance. ### 7. calls for adequate financial and human resources for the european supervisory authorities (esas) given the increased tasks and powers included in the esas review and sectorial legislations , including in the field of digital and sustainable finance; highlights that speedy developments in fintech , anti-money-laundering , cyber resilience and other areas may lead to increased competences and responsibilities for esas and thus calls for those to be matched with adequate resources; stresses that mica , dlt pilot regime and dora regulations will generate new competencies for esas; welcomes the commission's proposed increase in the budget lines for the esas and recommends a further increase given the inflationary outlook;


### 8. recalls that the jtf provides support for territories and people facing socio-economic and employment challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate neutral economy of the union by 2050; takes note of the commission appropriations in 2023 of eur 1 ,4662 billion; highlights its importance for addressing the social aspects of the transition , in particular support to jobseekers , including job search assistance , upskilling and reskilling and their active inclusion into the labour market as well as investments in smart and sustainable mobility , other activities in the areas of education and social inclusion , including investments in infrastructure for the purposes of training centres , child- and elderly-care facilities and the possibility to support investments in large enterprises in ’assisted areas’ pursuant to regional state aid guidelines , if such support is necessary for job creation in the identified territory; ### 8. recalls that the jtf provides support for territories and people facing socio-economic and employment challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate neutral economy of the union by 2050; takes note of the commission appropriations in 2023 of eur 1 ,4662 billion; highlights its importance for addressing the social aspects of the transition , in particular support to jobseekers , including job search assistance , upskilling and reskilling and their active inclusion into the labour market as well as investments in smart and sustainable mobility , other activities in the areas of education and social inclusion , including investments in social infrastructure for the purposes of training centres , child- and elderly-care facilities and the possibility to support investments in large enterprises in ’assisted areas’ pursuant to regional state aid guidelines , if such support is necessary for job creation in the identified territory;


### 8. underlines the significant contribution of heading 1 to addressing the consequences of the war in ukraine , inter alia to reduce union dependence on fossil fuels , including from russia , by supporting research and investment in sustainable energy and transport sectors; reiterates the potential of the programmes of this heading in anchoring ukraine in the single market , infrastructure network and research area; ### 8. underlines the significant contribution of heading 1 to achieving the objectives of the european green deal and to addressing the consequences of the war in ukraine , inter alia to reduce union dependence on fossil fuels , including from russia , by supporting research and investment in sustainable energy and transport sectors; reiterates the potential of the programmes of this heading in anchoring ukraine in the single market , infrastructure network and research area;


### 9. supports the proposal in the db to make eur 78 ,8 million available in decommitments for the three clusters referred to in the relevant joint political statement attached to the horizon europe regulation8 ; notes , however , that the remaining 2021 and 2020 research decommitments amount to eur 836 ,09 million; insists , against the backdrop of limited available resources and considerable needs , that this unexpectedly high amount of research decommitments , which was not forecast by the commission during the mff negotiations , should be made available in full for horizon europe , in compliance with article 15(3) of the financial regulation; recalls the very high union added value and excellent implementation rate of that programme; believes strongly , therefore , that the remaining amounts should provide significant increases for key research priorities , such as health , climate and energy , culture and creativity , (including for the new european bauhaus) , and food , natural resources and the environment , in order to tackle the pressing challenges faced by the union and to provide additional support to researchers from ukraine; ### 9. supports the proposal in the db to make eur 78 ,8 million available in decommitments for the three clusters referred to in the relevant joint political statement attached to the horizon europe regulation8 ; notes , however , that the remaining 2021 and 2020 research decommitments amount to eur 836 ,09 million; insists , against the backdrop of limited available resources and considerable needs , that this unexpectedly high amount of research decommitments , which was not forecast by the commission during the mff negotiations , should be made available in full for horizon europe , in compliance with article 15(3) of the financial regulation; recalls the very high union added value and excellent implementation rate of that programme; believes strongly , therefore , that the remaining amounts should provide significant increases for key research priorities , such as health , (including long covid , post covid and me/cfs , in particular for clinical trials aiming for authorisation of medicines and treatments) , climate , mobility and energy , culture and creativity , (including for the new european bauhaus) , and food , bioeconomy , natural resources and the environment , in order to tackle the pressing challenges faced by the union and to provide additional support to researchers through the marie curie actions , including researchers from ukraine;


### 9. stresses the importance of a system of own resources capable to contribute to the union’s goals on the climate , the environment and health. ### 9. stresses the importance of a system of own resources capable to contribute to the union’s goals on the climate , the environment and health; highlights the need to assess the impact of inflation on the union budget.


### 11. recalls that the connecting europe facility (cef) is key to spurring investment in the development of high performance and sustainable trans-european networks; stresses that cef plays a crucial role in decarbonising the union economy by supporting alternative fuel infrastructure and renewable energy , thereby accelerating the green transition and increasing the union’s energy independence , and promotes interconnectivity across the union territory , including with the iberian peninsula; underlines that russia's unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against ukraine calls for urgent support to transport infrastructure in and towards ukraine (“solidarity lanes”) , to enable the transport of critical goods in both directions; proposes , therefore , to increase the funding of the transport and energy strands of cef by a total amount of eur 90 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the db; ### 11. recalls that the connecting europe facility (cef) is key to spurring investment in the development of high performance and sustainable trans-european networks , such as new and better roads , cross-border railways , as well as ports and airports , which serve to improve the competitiveness of the union; stresses that cef plays a crucial role in decarbonising the union economy by supporting alternative fuel infrastructure and renewable energy , thereby accelerating the green transition and increasing the union’s energy independence , and promotes interconnectivity across the union territory , including with the iberian peninsula and with remote , sparsely populated regions; underlines that russia's unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against ukraine calls for urgent support to transport infrastructure in and towards ukraine (“solidarity lanes”) , to enable the transport of critical goods in both directions; proposes , therefore , to increase the funding of the transport and energy strands of cef by a total amount of eur 90 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the db;


### 11. recalls that the connecting europe facility (cef) is key to spurring investment in the development of high performance and sustainable trans-european networks; stresses that cef plays a crucial role in decarbonising the union economy by supporting alternative fuel infrastructure and renewable energy , thereby accelerating the green transition and increasing the union’s energy independence , and promotes interconnectivity across the union territory , including with the iberian peninsula; underlines that russia's unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against ukraine calls for urgent support to transport infrastructure in and towards ukraine (“solidarity lanes”) , to enable the transport of critical goods in both directions; proposes , therefore , to increase the funding of the transport and energy strands of cef by a total amount of eur 90 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the db; ### 11. recalls that the connecting europe facility (cef) is key to spurring investment in the development of high performance and sustainable trans-european networks; stresses that cef plays a crucial role in decarbonising the union economy by supporting alternative fuel infrastructure and renewable energy , thereby accelerating the green transition and increasing the union’s energy independence and security , and promotes interconnectivity across the union territory , including with the iberian peninsula; underlines that russia's unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against ukraine calls for urgent support to transport infrastructure in and towards ukraine (“solidarity lanes”) , to enable the transport of critical goods in both directions; proposes , therefore , to increase the funding of the transport and energy strands of cef by a total amount of eur 90 million in commitment appropriations above the level of the db;


### 12. stresses that a well-functioning single market is at the heart of union competitiveness; underlines the importance of preserving and adapting it in a context of numerous challenges; calls on the commission to make the necessary proposals , including in the frame of the amending letter , to bridge any possible gap between the entry into force of the digital services act and the recovery of the supervisory fees; ### 12. stresses that a well-functioning single market is at the heart of union competitiveness; underlines the importance of preserving and adapting it , without endangering its integrity and the level playing field within sectors , particularly with a view to state aid rules , in a context of numerous challenges; calls on the commission to make the necessary proposals , including in the frame of the amending letter , to bridge any possible gap between the entry into force of the digital services act and the recovery of the supervisory fees;


### 13. emphasises that businesses and smes in particular , have been severely hit by the covid-19 crisis , including in the tourism sector , and by the consequences of the russian war of aggression against ukraine , in particular high energy prices; supports an increase of eur 10 million above the db for the sme strand of the single market cluster; proposes also an increase of eur 1 million above the db to support the ongoing work of the european financial reporting advisory group (efrag) in designing high-quality reporting standards , on the condition that efrag adopts a work plan outlining the measures to ensure a proper transparent due process and public oversight as well as a balanced representation of stakeholders; ### 13. emphasises that businesses and smes in particular , have been severely hit by the covid-19 crisis , including in the tourism sector and the culture and creative sectors , and by the consequences of the russian war of aggression against ukraine , in particular high energy prices; recalls that these sectors create jobs and economic activity and generate tax revenues and enterprise turnover and that in order to reap the benefits of these industries , there is a need to further support the sectors while also taking the opportunity to better leverage their economic and social benefits; supports an increase of eur 10 million above the db for the sme strand of the single market cluster; proposes also an increase of eur 1 million above the db to support the ongoing work of the european financial reporting advisory group (efrag) in designing high-quality reporting standards , on the condition that efrag adopts a work plan outlining the measures to ensure a proper transparent due process and public oversight as well as a balanced representation of stakeholders;


### 15. underlines the pivotal role of cohesion policy as an essential union investment policy and convergence instrument; anticipates that , after a delayed start to the programming process in the first two years of the 2021-2027 mff , implementation will gather pace in 2022; calls on the member states to accelerate the process of programming in order to allow 2023 to be the start of the implementation of the cohesion funds , that will help boost our economy; help the public and private sectors , smes , and citizens during these difficult times; ### 15. underlines the pivotal role of cohesion policy as an essential union investment policy and convergence instrument especially in the context of growing socioeconomic disparities between and within regions of the eu; anticipates that , after a delayed start to the programming process in the first two years of the 2021-2027 mff , implementation will gather pace in 2022; calls on the member states to accelerate the process of programming in order to allow 2023 to be the start of the implementation of the cohesion funds , that will help boost our economy; help the public and private sectors , smes , and citizens during these difficult times;


### 15. underlines the pivotal role of cohesion policy as an essential union investment policy and convergence instrument; anticipates that , after a delayed start to the programming process in the first two years of the 2021-2027 mff , implementation will gather pace in 2022; calls on the member states to accelerate the process of programming in order to allow 2023 to be the start of the implementation of the cohesion funds , that will help boost our economy; help the public and private sectors , smes , and citizens during these difficult times; ### 15. underlines the pivotal role of cohesion policy as an essential union investment policy and convergence instrument; calls for the implementation of cohesion policy to gather pace in 2022 after the delayed start to the programming process experienced in the first two years of the 2021-2027 mff; calls on the member states and the commission to accelerate the process of programming in order to allow 2023 to be the start of the implementation of the cohesion funds , that will help boost our economy; help the public and private sectors , smes , and citizens during these difficult times;


### 18. proposes , therefore , eur 200 million above the db for the flagship erasmus+ programme - focused on learning mobility in education and training - in line with the need identified by the commission to provide support to ukrainian students and teaching staff; underlines that these appropriations will also help to flatten the heavily backloaded financial profile of erasmus+ , providing more consistent annual financing for a programme with stable year-on-year demand; stresses , furthermore , that increased resources will contribute to ongoing efforts to make the programme greener and more inclusive and enable legacy work following the 2022 european year of youth; ### 18. underlines that , in line with president von der leyen’s announcement , 2023 should be europe’s year of education and training and the eu should dedicate special additional resources to education and lifelong learning , and that the commission should identify targeted initiatives to fulfil this objective; proposes , therefore , eur 200 million above the db for the flagship erasmus+ programme - focused on learning mobility in education and training - in line with the need identified by the commission to provide support to ukrainian students and teaching staff , as well as to all students to cope with high inflation; underlines that these appropriations will also help to flatten the heavily backloaded financial profile of erasmus+ , providing more consistent annual financing for a programme with stable year-on-year demand; stresses , furthermore , that increased resources will contribute to ongoing efforts to make the programme greener and more inclusive and enable legacy work following the 2022 european year of youth;


### 19. recalls that , under the ‘sport’ strand , erasmus+ supports not-for-profit sport events aimed at further developing the european dimension of sport and promoting issues of relevance to grassroots sport; underlines the vital role that sport plays in tackling discrimination and promoting social inclusion; proposes a targeted reinforcement of eur 10 million for the ‘sport’ line to enable the programme to support the special olympics taking place in berlin in 2023; ### 19. recalls that , under the ‘sport’ strand , erasmus+ supports not-for-profit sport events aimed at further developing the european dimension of sport and promoting issues of relevance to grassroots sport; underlines the vital role that sport plays in tackling discrimination and promoting social inclusion; therefore , supports a necessary and targeted reinforcement of eur 10 million for the ‘sport’ line to enable the programme to support the special olympics taking place in berlin in 2023;


### 21. stresses that the covid-19 pandemic is not yet over and emphasises the need to maintain support for health systems to improve their resilience and bolster preparedness through the eu4health programme; underlines , further , the key role that the programme plays in supporting the beating cancer plan , the pharmaceutical strategy for europe and the newly created health and emergency preparedness and response authority; reverses , therefore , the disproportionate and unjustified cut proposed by council and reinforces the programme by eur 25 million above the db; ### 21. stresses that the covid-19 pandemic is not yet over and emphasises the need to maintain support for health systems to improve their resilience and bolster preparedness through the eu4health programme; underlines , further , the key role that the programme plays in supporting quality access to sexual and reproductive health services , the beating cancer plan , the pharmaceutical strategy for europe and the newly created health and emergency preparedness and response authority; reverses , therefore , the disproportionate and unjustified cut proposed by council and reinforces the programme by eur 25 million above the db;


### 22. highlights the increasingly numerous and severe natural disasters in europe , as evidenced most recently by the record wild fires in the summer of 2022; regrets that , owing to climate change , such emergencies are likely to intensify and multiply; decides , therefore and in line with the commission president’s pledge in her 2022 state of the union address , to reinforce the union civil protection mechanism by eur 20 million to enhance the union’s response capacity; ### 22. highlights the increasingly numerous and severe health and natural disasters in europe , as evidenced most recently by the record wild fires in the summer of 2022; regrets that , owing to climate change , such emergencies are likely to intensify and multiply; decides , therefore and in line with the commission president’s pledge in her 2022 state of the union address , to reinforce the union civil protection mechanism by eur 20 million to enhance the union’s response capacity including capacities for the mobilisation of medical units in emergencies , such as in the form of an eu blue medical corps;


### 23. recalls that the cultural and creative sectors , often small businesses , individual artists and nor for-profit community organisations , have been badly affected by the covid-19 pandemic and the related public health measures; emphasises the key role that creative europe plays in supporting the recovery of the cultural and creative sectors , fostering media literacy and combatting disinformation; decides , therefore , to increase the programme’s 2023 appropriations by eur 12 million above the db; ### 23. recalls that the cultural and creative sectors , often small businesses , individual artists and nor for-profit community organisations , have been badly affected by the covid-19 pandemic and the related public health measures; emphasises the key role that creative europe plays in supporting european creations and eu values as well as the recovery of the cultural and creative sectors , fostering media literacy and combatting disinformation; decides , therefore , to increase the programme’s 2023 appropriations by eur 12 million above the db;


### 24. stresses the crucial role of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme in strengthening european citizenship and democracy , equality and gender equality and the rule of law in the union , and in supporting victims of gender-based violence; reverses , therefore , the council’s cuts to the programme; decides , further , to increase the daphne strand by eur 2 million above the db to tackle gender-based violence , which has worsened since the pandemic , and the ‘citizens’ engagement and participation’ strand by eur 1.5 million above the db , in particular to ensure proper follow-up to the conference on the future of europe; ### 24. stresses the crucial role of the citizens , equality , rights and values programme in strengthening eu values , european citizenship and democracy , equality and gender equality and the rule of law in the union , and in supporting victims of gender-based violence; reverses , therefore , the council’s cuts to the programme; decides , further , to increase the daphne strand by eur 2 million above the db to tackle gender-based violence as well as violence against children , lgbtiq+ persons and persons with disabilities , which has worsened since the pandemic as well as all forms of violence perpetrated against refugees fleeing conflicts , and the ‘citizens’ engagement and participation’ strand by eur 1.5 million above the db , in particular to ensure proper follow-up to the conference on the future of europe;


### 25. underlines the central role that the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) plays in protecting the union’s financial interests , including with respect to the use of nextgenerationeu funds , and ensuring compliance with the rule of law; decides , therefore , to apply targeted reinforcements to the eppo and increase its staffing levels to allow the body to fulfil its mandate; calls on all the member states to join the eppo and ensure a better protection of the union financial interests; recalls the importance of compliance with the general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget; ### 25. underlines the importance of protecting the union budget against fraud , corruption and other prohibited conduct , which adversely affect the eu and national budgets; stresses , in this regard , the central role that the european public prosecutor’s office (eppo) plays in protecting the union’s financial interests , including with respect to the use of nextgenerationeu funds , and ensuring compliance with the rule of law; decides , therefore , to apply targeted reinforcements to the eppo and increase its staffing levels to allow the body to fulfil its mandate; calls on all the member states to join the eppo and reinforce efforts against fraud , corruption , money laundering and organised crime in order to ensure a better protection of the union financial interests; recalls the importance of compliance with the general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget;


### 27. expresses its grave concerns about the impact of the russian war in ukraine and its economic fallout as well as of the extreme weather events on production and distribution in the agricultural sector and food markets; recalls that 2023 is the first year of the new common agricultural policy that will support union farmers; believes that the crisis situation justifies the partial mobilisation of the new agricultural reserve by a minimum of eur 10 million for young farmers; calls on the commission to prepare pertinent exceptional measures in line with the relevant provisions in the basic act and to increase , as relevant , the amount to be mobilised; ### 27. expresses its grave concerns about the severe impact of the russian war in ukraine and its economic fallout as well as of the extreme weather events on food prices , production and distribution in the agricultural sector and food markets; recalls the strategic role that agriculture plays in avoiding a food crisis by providing safe , high-quality food at affordable prices all over europe and that 2023 is the first year of the new common agricultural policy that will support union farmers; believes that the crisis situation justifies the partial mobilisation of the new agricultural reserve by a minimum of eur 10 million for young farmers; calls on the commission to prepare pertinent exceptional measures in line with the relevant provisions in the basic act and to increase , as relevant , the amount to be mobilised;


### 27. expresses its grave concerns about the impact of the russian war in ukraine and its economic fallout as well as of the extreme weather events on production and distribution in the agricultural sector and food markets; recalls that 2023 is the first year of the new common agricultural policy that will support union farmers; believes that the crisis situation justifies the partial mobilisation of the new agricultural reserve by a minimum of eur 10 million for young farmers; calls on the commission to prepare pertinent exceptional measures in line with the relevant provisions in the basic act and to increase , as relevant , the amount to be mobilised; ### 27. expresses its grave concerns about the impact of the russian war in ukraine and its economic fallout as well as of the extreme weather events on production and distribution in the agricultural sector and food markets; underlines , in this regard , the strategic role of the agricultural sector in ensuring food security; recalls that 2023 is the first year of the new common agricultural policy that will support union farmers; believes that the crisis situation justifies the partial mobilisation of the new agricultural reserve by a minimum of eur 10 million for young farmers; calls on the commission to prepare pertinent exceptional measures in line with the relevant provisions in the basic act and to increase , as relevant , the amount to be mobilised;


### 28. reiterates the importance of the life programme in supporting climate action and environmental protection; calls for the level of budgetary support for life to be increased across the various programme strands; highlights that any annual reinforcement for the life programme will imply progress towards the mainstreaming targets and ambitions in the areas of climate and biodiversity; considers the present circumstances to justify a particular emphasis on the article covering the clean energy transition; ### 28. reiterates the importance of the life programme in supporting climate action and environmental and biodiversity protection; calls for the level of budgetary support for life to be increased across the various programme strands; highlights that any annual reinforcement for the life programme will imply progress towards the mainstreaming targets and ambitions in the areas of climate and biodiversity; considers the present circumstances to justify a particular emphasis on the article covering the clean energy transition;


### 30. stresses the important role of the mff partnership agreements and the need for their timely approval in the current economic and geopolitical situation to secure necessary investments and growth in the union; emphasises the need to ensure the smooth implementation of the just transition fund as an essential tool for increasing the union’s energy independence and innovative capacity and addressing socio-economic challenges and the energy transition in response to climate targets; ### 30. stresses the important role of the just transition plans and the need for their timely approval in the current economic and geopolitical situation to secure necessary investments and growth in the union; emphasises the need to ensure the smooth implementation of the just transition fund as an essential tool for increasing the union’s energy independence and innovative capacity and addressing socio-economic challenges and the energy transition in response to climate targets;


### 33. notes that , in 2022 , as a result of the war against ukraine , it was necessary to provide additional financing of eur 150 million to the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) to support member states receiving people fleeing the conflict; welcomes the decision to trigger the temporary protection directive , which , owing to the nature of the conflict , will entail a longer-term financial commitment and necessitate ongoing budgetary support to member states; decides , therefore , to reinforce the amif by eur 100 million above the db in 2023; ### 33. notes that , as a result of the war against ukraine , it is necessary to continue providing additional financing to the asylum , migration and integration fund (amif) to support member states receiving people fleeing the conflict and their efforts to protect women and children from human trafficking , including trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation; welcomes the decision to trigger the temporary protection directive , which , owing to the nature of the conflict , will entail a longer-term financial commitment and necessitate ongoing budgetary support to member states; decides , therefore , to reinforce the amif by eur 100 million above the db in 2023;


### 34. recalls that , in 2022 , it was also necessary to provide top-up funding to the border management and visa instrument (bmvi) to enable additional support to be provided to frontline member states in the context of the war; regrets , further , that the commission has repeatedly proposed to erode the agreed financial envelope for the bmvi so as to find resources for justice and home affairs agencies with expanded mandates , including europol in the db; decides , on the basis of the above considerations , to increase the bmvi by eur 25 million above the db in 2023; ### 34. recalls that , in 2022 , it was also necessary to provide top-up funding to the border management and visa instrument (bmvi) to enable additional support to be provided to frontline member states in the context of the war , as well as support the further integration of romania , bulgaria and croatia in the schengen area; regrets , further , that the commission has repeatedly proposed to erode the agreed financial envelope for the bmvi so as to find resources for justice and home affairs agencies with expanded mandates , including europol in the db; decides , on the basis of the above considerations , to increase the bmvi by eur 25 million above the db in 2023;


### 35. recalls the vital role that the european union asylum agency plays in supporting member states with respect to asylum and international protection procedures and notes that the agency’s workload has increased , both as a result of the war against ukraine and owing to the new tasks entrusted to it under its enhanced mandate; decides , therefore , to increase the agency’s staffing; ### 35. recalls the vital role that the european union asylum agency plays in supporting member states with respect to asylum and international protection procedures and notes that the agency’s workload has increased , both as a result of the war against ukraine and owing to the new tasks entrusted to it under its enhanced mandate; decides , therefore , to increase the agency’s staffing with a view to long term perspectives;


### 37. highlights the importance of an effective european border and coast guard agency (frontex) to assist member states in managing the common external borders of the union and to ensure integrated border management in full compliance with fundamental rights; notes that frontex continues to have difficulty in absorbing the steep year-on-year increase in appropriations and recruiting the additional staff required; decides therefore to support council’s proposed cut of eur 50 million for frontex in 2023; ### 37. highlights the importance of an effective european border and coast guard agency (frontex) to assist member states in managing the common external borders of the union and to ensure integrated border management in full compliance with fundamental rights; notes that frontex continues to have difficulty in absorbing the steep year-on-year increase in appropriations and recruiting the additional operational staff required , while remaining subject to effective scrutiny; decides therefore to support council’s proposed cut of eur 50 million for frontex in 2023;