### 25. calls on the commission to report annually on team europe initiatives; ### 25. calls on the commission to report annually on team europe initiatives based on quantitative and qualitative indicators within the framework of ndici-global europe , its parliamentary scrutiny mechanisms and in relation to the achievement of the agenda 2030;


### 26. reiterates that institutional control and scrutiny of eu funding fosters democratic debate and helps to boost the credibility of the eu; calls for obligations ensuring appropriate visibility of the implementation of efad and calls on the commission to take action where those obligations are not met; ### 26. reiterates that institutional control and scrutiny of eu funding fosters democratic debate and helps to boost the credibility and transparency of the eu; highlights the important role of the european parliament in that regard; calls for appropriate visibility of the implementation of efad and calls on the commission to take action where those provisions are not met;


### 27. insists that the member states honour their commitment to spend 0.7 % of their gross national income on oda; underlines the important role of oda as a catalyst for change and a lever for the mobilisation of other resources; stresses the importance of the eu’s commitment to mobilise resources for climate action and the eib’s role in making progress in this area; ### 27. insists that the member states honour their commitment to spend 0.7 % of their gross national income on oda; underlines the important role of oda as a catalyst for change and a lever for the mobilisation of other resources; stresses the importance of the eu’s commitment to mobilise resources for climate action;


### 28. takes note of the two-pillar solution for addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation and globalisation of the economy , as agreed by the members of the oecd/g20 inclusive framework on base erosion and profit shifting; ### 28. takes note of the two-pillar solution for addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation and globalisation of the economy , as agreed by the members of the oecd/g20 inclusive framework on base erosion and profit shifting as the main tool adopted to implement wealth redistribution and to tackle the predominance of multinational enterprises , aiming at encouraging more equitable market conditions in developing countries;


### 4. is deeply concerned that the mff is already pushed to its limits and is not fit to continue addressing the multiple internal and external crises in a sustainable manner; points , in particular , to the need to increase the ceiling of heading 4 in order to reflect the actual financial needs for the union’s migration and border management; ### 4. is deeply concerned that the mff is already pushed to its limits and is not fit to continue addressing the multiple internal and external crises in a sustainable manner; points , in particular , to the need to increase the ceiling of heading 4 in order to reflect the actual financial needs for the union’s migration and border management; therefore , calls on the commission to conduct an in-depth review of the functioning of the current mff and proceed with a legislative proposal for a comprehensive mff revision as soon as possible and not later than the first quarter of 2023; expects such a revision to take into account the long-term implications of the war in ukraine and the emergency measures taken;


### (25) this regulation lays down a financial envelope , which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 18 of the interinstitutional agreement of 16 december 2020 between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , as well as on new own resources , including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources22 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure. ### (25) this regulation lays down a financial envelope , which is to constitute the prime reference amount , within the meaning of point 18 of the interinstitutional agreement of 16 december 2020 between the european parliament , the council of the european union and the european commission on budgetary discipline , on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management , as well as on new own resources , including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources22 , for the european parliament and the council during the annual budgetary procedure. the secure connectivity programme is a new initiative and should not undermine the implementation of other union programmes and the achievement of their objectives.


### (27) the horizon europe programme will allocate a dedicated share of its cluster 4 components to r&i activities related to development and validation of the secure connectivity system , including for the potential technologies that would be developed under new space. the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) will allocate a dedicated share of its global europe funds for activities related to the operation of the system and the worldwide provision of services that will allow to offer an array of services to international partners. the union space programme will allocate a dedicated share of its govsatcom component for the activities related to the development of the govsatcom hub which will form part of the ground infrastructure of the secure connectivity system. the funding stemming from these programmes should be implemented in accordance with the rules of these programmes. since those rules may differ significantly from the rules under this regulation , the need to achieve effectively the intended policy objectives should be taken into account when deciding to finance actions from both the allocated funds from horizon europe and ndici and from the union secure connectivity programme. ### (27) the horizon europe programme will allocate a dedicated share of its cluster 4 components to r&i activities related to development and validation of the secure connectivity system , including for the potential technologies that would be developed under new space. the union space programme will allocate a dedicated share of its govsatcom component for the activities related to the development of the govsatcom hub which will form part of the ground infrastructure of the secure connectivity system. the funding stemming from these programmes should be implemented in accordance with the rules of these programmes. since those rules may differ significantly from the rules under this regulation , the need to achieve effectively the intended policy objectives should be taken into account when deciding to finance actions from both the allocated funds from horizon europe and the union secure connectivity programme.


### (33) procurement contracts concluded under the programme for activities financed by the programme should comply with union rules. in that context , the union should also be responsible for defining the objectives to be pursued as regards public procurement. ### (33) procurement contracts concluded under the programme for activities financed by the programme should comply with union rules and the specific principles outlined in article 17 of this regulation. in that context , the union should also be responsible for defining the objectives to be pursued as regards public procurement. the union should promote wide geographic participation among economic actors in all member states in procurement procedures. the contracting agency should favour technical solutions that are feasible in the long term.


### (39) the implementation model could take the form of a concession contract or other contractual arrangements. regardless of the implementation model , several key principles should be put in place. the contract should establish a clear distribution of tasks and responsibilities between the public and private partners. thus , it should avoid any overcompensation of the private partner for the provision of governmental services , allow the provision of commercial services to be established by the private sector and ensure an appropriate prioritisation of governmental user needs. the commission should be able to assess and approve such services to ensure that the union’s essential interests and programme’s objectives are preserved and adequate safeguards are put in place to prevent potential distortions of competition stemming from the provision of commercial services; such safeguards could include separation of accounts between governmental and commercial services , open , fair and non-discriminatory access to infrastructure necessary for the provision of commercial services. the public-private partnership should foster the participation of start-ups and smes along the whole value chain of the concession and across member states , hereby incentivising the development of innovative and disruptive technologies ### (39) the implementation model could take the form of a concession contract or other contractual arrangements , in line with union rules. regardless of the implementation model , several key principles complementing the rules included in the financial regulation and specific to this programme should be put in place. the contract should establish a clear distribution of tasks and responsibilities between the public and private partners. thus , it should avoid any overcompensation of the private partner for the provision of governmental services , allow the provision of commercial services to be established by the private sector and ensure an appropriate prioritisation of governmental user needs. the commission should be able to assess and approve such services to ensure that the union’s essential interests and programme’s objectives are preserved and adequate safeguards are put in place to prevent potential distortions of competition stemming from the provision of commercial services; such safeguards could include separation of accounts between governmental and commercial services , open , fair and non-discriminatory access to infrastructure necessary for the provision of commercial services. the public-private partnership should foster the participation of start-ups and smes along the whole value chain of the concession and across member states , hereby incentivising the development of innovative and disruptive technologies


### (41) member states have long been active in the field of space. they have systems , infrastructure , national agencies and bodies linked to space. they are therefore able to make a major contribution to the programme , especially in its implementation. they might cooperate with the union to promote the programme’s services and applications and ensure coherence between the relevant national initiatives and the programme. the commission might be able to mobilise the means at member states’ disposal , benefit from their assistance and , subject to mutually agreed conditions , entrust the member states with non-regulatory tasks in the implementation of the programme. moreover , the member states concerned should take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of the ground infrastructure established on their territories. in addition , member states and the commission should work together and with appropriate international bodies and regulatory authorities to ensure that the frequencies necessary for the programme are available and protected at the adequate level to allow for the full development and implementation of applications based on the services offered , in compliance with decision no 243/2012/eu of the european parliament and of the council35 . ### (41) member states have long been active in the field of space. they have systems , infrastructure , national agencies and bodies linked to space. they are therefore able to make a major contribution to the programme , especially in its implementation. they should , to the extent of their available resources , cooperate with the union to promote the programme’s services and applications and ensure coherence between the relevant national initiatives and the programme. the commission should be able to mobilise the means at member states’ disposal , benefit from their assistance and , subject to mutually agreed conditions , entrust the member states with non-regulatory tasks in the implementation of the programme. moreover , the member states concerned should take all necessary measures to ensure the protection of the ground infrastructure established on their territories. in addition , member states and the commission should work together and with appropriate international bodies and regulatory authorities to ensure that the frequencies necessary for the programme are available and protected at the adequate level to allow for the full development and implementation of applications based on the services offered , in compliance with decision no 243/2012/eu of the european parliament and of the council35 .


### (42) in accordance with article 17 of the treaty on european union (‘teu’) and as a promoter of the union’s general interest , it is the commission’s responsibility to implement the programme , assume overall responsibility and promote its use. in order to optimise the resources and competences of the various stakeholders , the commission should be able to entrust certain tasks to other entities under justifiable circumstances. having the overall responsibility for the programme , the commission should determine the main technical and operational requirements necessary to implement systems and services evolution. it should do so after having consulted member states’ experts , users and other relevant stakeholders. finally , in accordance with article 4(3) tfeu , the exercise of competence by the union does not result in member states being prevented from exercising their competences. however , to make good use of the union funds , it is appropriate that the commission ensures , as far as possible , the coherence of activities performed in the context of the programme , with those of the member states. ### (42) in accordance with article 17 of the treaty on european union (‘teu’) and as a promoter of the union’s general interest , it is the commission’s responsibility to implement the programme , assume overall responsibility and promote its use. in order to optimise the resources and competences of the various stakeholders , the commission should be able to entrust certain tasks to other entities under justifiable circumstances. having the overall responsibility for the programme , the commission should determine the main technical and operational requirements necessary to implement systems and services evolution. it should do so after having consulted member states’ experts , users and other relevant stakeholders. finally , in accordance with article 4(3) tfeu , the exercise of competence by the union does not result in member states being prevented from exercising their competences. however , to make good use of the union funds , it is appropriate that the commission ensures , as far as possible , the coherence of activities performed in the context of the programme , with those of the member states , including those funded under their recovery and resilience plans.


### (45) in order to ensure the operation of the governmental infrastructure and facilitate the provision of the governmental services , the agency should be allowed to entrust , by means of contribution agreements , specific activities to other entities , in areas of their respective competence , under the conditions of indirect management applying to the commission. ### (45) in order to ensure the operation of the governmental infrastructure and facilitate the provision of the governmental services , the agency should be allowed to entrust , by means of contribution agreements , specific activities to other entities , in areas of their respective competence , under the conditions of indirect management applying to the commission and set out in the financial regulation.


### (64) in principle , the governmental services should be provided free of charge to users of the governmental services. if , after analysis , the commission concludes that there is a shortage of capacities , it should be permitted to develop a pricing policy as part of those detailed rules on the service provision in order to avoid a distortion of the market. the commission should be conferred with implementing powers to adopt such pricing policy. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011. ### (64) in principle , the governmental services should be provided free of charge to users of the governmental services. however , supply of those services could become limited. if , after thorough analysis and consultation with relevant stakeholders , the commission concludes that there is a shortage of capacities , it should be permitted to develop a pricing policy as part of those detailed rules on the service provision in order to avoid a distortion of the market. the commission should be conferred with implementing powers to adopt such pricing policy. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011.


### establish criteria for the award of the contracts referred to in article 15 ensuring the participation of start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) from across the union and along the whole relevant value chain; ### establish criteria for the award of the contracts referred to in article 15 ensuring the participation of start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) from across the member states and their regions , and along the whole relevant value chain;


### require that the contractor referred to in article 15(2) provides a plan on the integration of start-ups and smes from across the union in the activities under the contracts referred to in article 15; ### require that the contractor referred to in article 15(2) provides a plan on the integration of start-ups and smes from across the member states and their regions in the activities under the contracts referred to in article 15;


### 4. the provision of commercial services shall be financed by the contractor referred to in article 15(2). the terms and conditions for the provision of commercial services shall be determined in the contracts referred to in article 15. they shall in particular specify how the commission will assess and approve the provision of commercial services to ensure that the union’s essential interests and the programme’s general and specific objectives referred to in article 3 are preserved. they shall also include adequate safeguards to prevent distortions of competition in the provision of commercial services , to avoid any conflict of interest , undue discrimination and any other hidden indirect advantages to the contractor referred to in article 15(2). such safeguards may include the obligation of accounting separation between the provision of governmental services and the provision of commercial services , including the setting up of a structurally and legally separate entity from the vertically integrated operator for the provision of governmental services , and the provision of open , fair and non-discriminatory access to infrastructure necessary for the provision of commercial services. ### 4. the provision of commercial services shall be financed by the contractor referred to in article 15(2). the terms and conditions for the provision of commercial services shall be determined in the contracts referred to in article 15. they shall in particular specify how the commission is to assess and approve the provision of commercial services to ensure that the union’s essential interests and the programme’s general and specific objectives referred to in article 3 are preserved. they shall also include adequate safeguards to prevent distortions of competition in the provision of commercial services , to avoid any conflict of interest , undue discrimination and any other hidden indirect advantages to the contractor referred to in article 15(2). such safeguards may include the obligation of accounting separation between the provision of governmental services and the provision of commercial services , including the setting up of a structurally and legally separate entity from the vertically integrated operator for the provision of governmental services , and the provision of open , fair and non-discriminatory access to infrastructure necessary for the provision of commercial services.


### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , the commission may , in duly justified cases and on an exceptional basis , determine , by means of implementing acts , a pricing policy. ### by way of derogation from paragraph 3 , the commission may , in duly justified cases , on an exceptional basis and after thorough analysis and consultations with relevant stakeholders , determine , by means of implementing acts , a pricing policy.


### 2. the programme shall be complemented by funding implemented under the horizon europe programme , the union space programme and the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici) for a maximum indicative amount of eur 0 ,430 billion , eur 0 ,220 billion and eur 0 ,150 billion respectively. this funding shall be implemented in accordance with regulation (eu) no 2021/695 , regulation (eu) no 2021/696 and regulation (eu) no. 2021/947 respectively. ### 2. the programme shall be complemented by funding implemented under the horizon europe programme , the union space programme for a maximum indicative amount of eur 0 ,430 billion and eur 0 ,220 billion respectively. this funding shall be implemented in accordance with regulation (eu) no 2021/695 , regulation (eu) no 2021/696 and regulation (eu) no. 2021/947 respectively.


### to ensure effective competition in the tendering process , while taking into account the objectives of technological independence and continuity of services; ### to ensure effective competition in the tendering process , while taking into account the objectives of technological independence , continuity of services and long-term technological feasibility;


### to satisfy environmental criteria; ### to satisfy environmental and social sustainability criteria;


### evaluation ### monitoring and evaluation


### 1. the commission shall carry out evaluations of the programme in a timely manner to feed into the decision-making process. ### 1. the commission shall carry out continuous monitoring and periodic evaluations of the programme to feed into the decision-making process and ensure the highest impact , as well as the most effective and efficient use of resources .


### by [date 3 years after the entry into force] , and every four years thereafter , the commission shall evaluate the implementation of the programme. it shall assess: ### by [date 2 years after the entry into force] , and every four years thereafter , the commission shall evaluate the implementation of the programme. the evaluation shall take into account the views of relevant stakeholders , at both union and national levels. it shall assess:


### d. whereas on 28 may 2020 , nissan announced the closure of its plant in barcelona , resulting in more than 2 500 direct redundancies and the loss of 8 000 jobs among its suppliers; ### d. whereas on 28 may 2020 , nissan announced the closure of its plant in barcelona , resulting in more than 2 500 direct redundancies and the loss of 8 000 jobs among its suppliers; whereas the redundancies referred to in this request are concentrated in four counties in the province of barcelona (barcelonès , alt penedés , baix llobregat and vallès oriental) , where a large number of companies in the automobile sector are located;


### 9. welcomes that incentives include contribution expenses for displaced workers with caring responsibilities of up to up to eur 20 per day; ### 9. welcomes that incentives include contribution expenses for displaced workers with caring responsibilities of up to eur 20 per day or for the people who return to work of eur 350 per month , for a maximum of three months; underlines that the incentive is designed to encourage rapid re-employment and encourage older workers to remain in the labour market;


### (2) following the end of the transition period , barriers to trade and to cross-border exchanges between the union and the united kingdom will be present. broad and far-reaching consequences for businesses , citizens and public administrations are expected. those consequences are unavoidable and stakeholders need to make sure that they are ready for them. ### (2) following the end of the transition period , barriers to trade and to cross-border exchanges between the union and the united kingdom have been noted. broad and far-reaching consequences for businesses , citizens and public administrations have been reported , inter alia extensive administrative procedures for importing and exporting businesses – both in the union and the united kingdom , in combination with strict border controls related to the covid-19 pandemic – creating difficult border bottlenecks , impeding trade and hampering the economic recovery. those consequences should be mitigated to the largest extent possible.


### (2) following the end of the transition period , barriers to trade and to cross-border exchanges between the union and the united kingdom will be present. broad and far-reaching consequences for businesses , citizens and public administrations are expected. those consequences are unavoidable and stakeholders need to make sure that they are ready for them. ### (2) following the end of the transition period , barriers to trade and to cross-border exchanges between the union and the united kingdom will be present. broad and far-reaching social and economic consequences for businesses , especially smes and micro-entities and their employees , citizens and public administrations , local communities and regions , are expected. those consequences are unavoidable and stakeholders need to make sure that they are ready for them.


### (3) the union is committed to mitigating the economic impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union and to show solidarity with all member states , especially the most affected ones in such exceptional circumstances. ### (3) the union is committed to mitigating the economic impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union and to show solidarity with all member states , especially the most affected ones in such exceptional circumstances. however , many uncertainties associated with the impact of the uk’s withdrawal remain , which make it difficult to determine the specific exposure of a member state’s economy. for example , possible positive gains can be expected from the movement of economic sectors of activity from the uk to certain member states in the union.


### (4) a brexit adjustment reserve (the ‘reserve’) should be established to provide support to counter adverse consequences in member states , regions and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union , and thus to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social and territorial cohesion. it should cover in whole or in part the additional public expenditure incurred by member states for measures specifically taken to mitigate those consequences. ### (4) a brexit adjustment reserve (the ‘reserve’) should be established to provide support to counter adverse consequences in member states , regions , local communities and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union , and thus to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social and territorial cohesion. it should cover in whole or in part the additional public expenditure incurred by member states for measures specifically taken to mitigate those consequences.


### (5) for the purposes of contributing to economic , social and territorial cohesion , it is appropriate that member states , when designing support measures , focus in particular on the regions , areas and local communities , including those dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters , that are likely to be most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the united kingdom. member states may have to take specific measures notably to support businesses and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal. it is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective. ### (5) for the purposes of contributing to economic , social and territorial cohesion , it is appropriate that member states , when designing support measures , focus in particular on the regions , areas and local communities , including those dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters , that are likely to be most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the united kingdom. member states may have to take specific measures notably to support businesses and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal , giving special attention to smes , micro-entities and their employees with the aim of securing quality employment and social security and protection . member states should ensure that new high-quality jobs are created in those regions and local communities particularly affected , as jobs are key for regions and local communities to thrive. it is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective.


### (5) for the purposes of contributing to economic , social and territorial cohesion , it is appropriate that member states , when designing support measures , focus in particular on the regions , areas and local communities , including those dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters , that are likely to be most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the united kingdom. member states may have to take specific measures notably to support businesses and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal. it is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective. ### (5) for the purposes of contributing to economic , social and territorial cohesion , it is appropriate that member states , when designing support measures , focus in particular on the regions , areas and local communities , including those dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters and those from where we had a massive emigration towards the united kingdom , that are likely to be most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the united kingdom. member states may have to take specific measures notably to support businesses , economic sectors and families and citizens adversely affected by the withdrawal. it is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective.


### (6) at the same time , it is important to clearly specify any exclusions from support provided by the reserve. the reserve should exclude from support the value added tax as it constitutes a member state revenue , which offsets the related cost for the member state budget. in order to concentrate the use of limited resources in the most efficient way , technical assistance used by the bodies responsible for the implementation of the reserve should not be eligible for support from the reserve. in line with the general approach for cohesion policy , expenditure linked to relocations or contrary to any applicable union or national law should not be supported. ### (6) at the same time , it is important to clearly specify any exclusions from support provided by the reserve. the reserve should exclude from support the value added tax as it constitutes a member state revenue , which offsets the related cost for the member state budget. in order to increase the quality of the implementation of the reserve , technical assistance should be eligible for financing. expenditure linked to relocations of individuals and companies should be supported from the reserve.


### (6) at the same time , it is important to clearly specify any exclusions from support provided by the reserve. the reserve should exclude from support the value added tax as it constitutes a member state revenue , which offsets the related cost for the member state budget. in order to concentrate the use of limited resources in the most efficient way , technical assistance used by the bodies responsible for the implementation of the reserve should not be eligible for support from the reserve. in line with the general approach for cohesion policy , expenditure linked to relocations or contrary to any applicable union or national law should not be supported. ### (6) at the same time , it is important to clearly specify any exclusions from support provided by the reserve. the reserve should exclude from support the value added tax as it constitutes a member state revenue , which offsets the related cost for the member state budget. in line with the general approach for cohesion policy , expenditure linked to relocations or contrary to any applicable union or national law should not be supported. furthermore , the support given should not lead to distortion of competition within the internal market.


### (7) in order to take into account the immediate impact of the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on the member states and their economies and the need to adopt mitigating measures , as appropriate , prior to the expiry of the transition period , the eligibility period for implementing such measures should start as from 1 july 2020 and be concentrated over a limited period of 30 months. ### (7) in order to take into account the immediate impact of the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on the member states and their economies and the need to adopt mitigating measures , as appropriate , prior to the expiry of the transition period , the eligibility period for implementing such measures should start as from 1 july 2020 and be concentrated over a limited period of 30 months. due to the current pandemic situation , the period could be extended if required under special circumstances expressed by member states.


### (7) in order to take into account the immediate impact of the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on the member states and their economies and the need to adopt mitigating measures , as appropriate , prior to the expiry of the transition period , the eligibility period for implementing such measures should start as from 1 july 2020 and be concentrated over a limited period of 30 months. ### (7) in order to take into account the immediate impact of the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on the member states and their economies and the need to adopt mitigating and adapting measures , as appropriate , prior to the expiry of the transition period , the eligibility period for implementing such measures should start as from 1 february 2020 and be concentrated over a limited period until 31 december 2022.


### (8) it is necessary to specify that the budget allocated to the reserve should be implemented by the commission under shared management with member states within the meaning of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 of the european parliament and of the council12 (the ‘financial regulation’). it is therefore appropriate to determine the principles and specific obligations that the member states should respect , in particular the principles of sound financial management , transparency and non-discrimination and the absence of conflict of interest. ### (8) it is necessary to specify that the budget allocated to the reserve should be implemented by the commission under shared management with member states within the meaning of regulation (eu , euratom) 2018/1046 of the european parliament and of the council12 (the ‘financial regulation’). it is therefore appropriate to determine the principles and specific obligations that the member states should respect , in particular the principles of sound financial management , transparency , non-discrimination , non-political discrimination and the absence of conflict of interest.


### (9) horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the general regime of conditionality for the protection of the union budget. ### (9) horizontal financial rules adopted by the european parliament and the council on the basis of article 322 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) apply to this regulation. these rules are laid down in the financial regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget , and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. rules adopted on the basis of article 322 tfeu also concern the general regime of rule of law conditionality for the protection of the union budget.


### (10) for the purpose of sound financial management , specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments , payments , carry-overs and the recovery of the reserve. while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should provide for possibilities to carry-over unused funds beyond those set out in the financial regulation , thus maximising the reserve’s capacity to address adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on the member states and their economies. ### (10) for the purpose of sound financial management , specific rules should be laid down for budget commitments , payments , carry-overs and the recovery of the reserve. while respecting the principle that the union budget is set annually , this regulation should provide for possibilities to carry-over unused funds beyond those set out in the financial regulation , thus maximising the reserve’s capacity to address adverse and unforeseen consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union on the member states and their economies.


### (11) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources and to ensure sufficient financial means to swiftly implement measures under the reserve , a substantial amount thereof should be disbursed in 2021 as pre-financing. the distribution method should take into account the importance of trade with the united kingdom and the importance of fisheries in the united kingdom exclusive economic zone , based on reliable and official statistics. given the unique nature of the event that the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union constitutes and the uncertainty that has surrounded key aspects of the relationship between the united kingdom and the union after the expiry of the transition period , it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate measures member states will have to take rapidly to counter the effects of the withdrawal. it is therefore necessary to grant member states flexibility and in particular to allow the commission to adopt the financing decision providing the pre-financing without the obligation pursuant to article 110(2) of the financial regulation to provide a description of the concrete actions to be financed. ### (11) in order to enable member states to deploy the additional resources and to ensure sufficient financial means to swiftly implement measures under the reserve , a substantial amount thereof should be disbursed in 2021 as pre-financing. the distribution method should take into account the importance of trade with the united kingdom and the importance of fisheries in the united kingdom exclusive economic zone , based on reliable and official statistics and needs to ensure equal treatment of all member states. given the unique nature of the event that the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union constitutes and the uncertainty that has surrounded key aspects of the relationship between the united kingdom and the union after the expiry of the transition period , it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate measures member states will have to take rapidly to counter the effects of the withdrawal. it is therefore necessary to grant member states flexibility and in particular to allow the commission to adopt the financing decision providing the pre-financing without the obligation pursuant to article 110(2) of the financial regulation to provide a description of the concrete actions to be financed.


### (13) to ensure equal treatment of all member states , there should be one single deadline applicable to all member states for the submission of applications for a financial contribution from the reserve. the specific nature of the instrument and the relatively short implementation period justify the establishment of a tailor-made reference period and would make disproportionate the requirement for member states to provide the documents required in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 of article 63 of the financial regulation , on an annual basis. given that at the same time , the risks for the union budget are mitigated by the requirement for a solid management and control system to be set up by member states , it is justified to derogate from the obligation to submit the required documents in february or march of each year. in order to enable the commission to check the correctness of the use of the financial contribution of the reserve , member states should also be required to submit , as part of the application , implementation reports providing more detail on the actions financed , a management declaration as well as an opinion of an independent audit body , drawn up in accordance with internationally accepted audit standards. ### (13) to ensure equal treatment of all member states , there should be one single deadline applicable to all member states for the submission of applications for a financial contribution from the reserve. the specific nature of the instrument and the relatively short implementation period justify the establishment of a tailor-made reference period and would make disproportionate the requirement for member states to provide the documents required in paragraphs 5 , 6 and 7 of article 63 of the financial regulation , on an annual basis. given that at the same time , the risks for the union budget are mitigated by the requirement for a solid management and control system to be set up by member states , it is justified to derogate from the obligation to submit the required documents in february or march of each year. in order to enable the commission to check the correctness of the use of the financial contribution of the reserve , member states should also be required to submit , as part of the application , implementation reports providing more detail on the actions financed , a management declaration as well as an opinion of an independent audit body , drawn up in accordance with internationally accepted audit standards. in order for member states to comply and provide for a swift implementation the commission should organise information sessions and provide a guide for good use of the reserve.


### (15) to ensure equal treatment of all member states and consistency in the evaluation of the applications , the commission should assess the applications in a package. it should look in particular into the eligibility and the accuracy of the expenditure declared , the direct link of the expenditure with measures taken to address the consequences of the withdrawal and the measures put in place by the member state concerned to avoid double funding. upon assessment of the applications for a financial contribution from the reserve , the commission should clear the pre-financing paid , and recover the unused amount. in order to concentrate the support on member states most affected by the withdrawal , where the expenditure in the member state concerned , accepted as eligible by the commission , exceeds the amount paid as pre-financing and 0.06% of the nominal gross national income (gni) for 2021 of the member state concerned , it should be possible to allow for a further allocation from the reserve to that member state within the limits of the financial resources available. given the extent of the expected economic shock , the possibility to use the amounts recovered from the pre-financing for the reimbursement of additional expenditure by member states should be provided for. ### (15) to ensure equal treatment of all member states and consistency in the evaluation of the applications , the commission should assess the applications in a package. it should look in particular into the eligibility and the accuracy of the expenditure declared , the direct link of the expenditure with measures taken to address the consequences of the withdrawal and the measures put in place by the member state concerned to avoid double funding. upon assessment of the applications for a financial contribution from the reserve , the commission should clear the pre-financing paid , and recover the unused amount. in order to concentrate the support on member states most affected by the withdrawal , it should be possible to allow for a further allocation from the reserve to all member states within the limits of the financial resources available. given the extent of the expected economic shock , the possibility to use the amounts recovered from the pre-financing for the reimbursement of additional expenditure by member states should be provided for. for the additional amounts , the allocation criteria as set out in annex i should apply.


### (16) in order to ensure the proper functioning of shared management , member states should establish a management and control system , designate and notify the commission of the bodies responsible for the management of the reserve as well as a separate independent audit body. for simplification reasons , member states may make use of existing bodies designated and systems set up for the purpose of the management and control of cohesion policy funding or the european union solidarity fund. it is necessary to specify the responsibilities of the member states and lay down the specific requirements for the bodies designated. ### (16) in order to ensure the proper functioning of shared management , member states should establish a management and control system , designate and notify the commission of the bodies responsible for the management of the reserve as well as a separate independent audit body. for simplification reasons , member states may make use of existing bodies designated and systems set up for the purpose of the management and control of cohesion policy funding or the european union solidarity fund. it is necessary to specify the responsibilities of the member states and lay down the specific requirements for the bodies designated. where new bodies are created by the member states , the commission should , in the early stages of the eligibility period , assess their adequacy in contributing to the protection of the financial interests of the eu. the commission should furthermore ensure a consistent and comparable audit approach in all member states.


### (16) in order to ensure the proper functioning of shared management , member states should establish a management and control system , designate and notify the commission of the bodies responsible for the management of the reserve as well as a separate independent audit body. for simplification reasons , member states may make use of existing bodies designated and systems set up for the purpose of the management and control of cohesion policy funding or the european union solidarity fund. it is necessary to specify the responsibilities of the member states and lay down the specific requirements for the bodies designated. ### (16) in order to ensure the proper functioning of shared management , member states should establish a management and control system , designate and notify the commission of the bodies responsible for the management of the reserve as well as a separate independent audit body. for simplification reasons , member states may make use of existing bodies designated and systems set up for the purpose of the management and control of cohesion policy funding or the european union solidarity fund. it is necessary to specify the responsibilities of the member states and lay down the specific requirements for the bodies designated. the commission will seek to supervise if member states are politicizing the management structures or the financial allocations.


### (17) in accordance with the financial regulation , council regulation (ec , euratom) no 2988/9514 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/9615 and council regulation (eu) 2017/193916 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council17 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out administrative investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council18 . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights. ### (17) in accordance with the financial regulation , council regulation (ec , euratom) no 2988/9514 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/9615 council regulation (eu) 2017/193916 and regulation (eu , euratom) no 2020/2092on a general regime of rule of law conditionality for the protection of the union budget , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council17 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out administrative investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council18 . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights.


### (18) member states should raise awareness on the union contribution from the reserve and inform the public accordingly as transparency , communication and visibility activities are essential in making union action visible on the ground. those activities should be based on accurate and updated information. ### (18) member states should raise awareness on the union contribution from the reserve and inform the public accordingly as transparency , communication and visibility activities are essential in making union action visible on the ground. those activities should be based on accurate and updated information. member states should consult social partners and national parliaments in the drafting of the reserve plan.


### (19) in order to enhance transparency on the use of the union contribution , the commission should provide a final report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the reserve. ### (19) in order to enhance transparency on the use of the union contribution , the commission should provide a final report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the reserve. the commission should evaluate in particular whether resources were used in an effective , efficient and eu value-added way , with member states providing assistance to those regions , local communities and sectors particularly affected. the evaluation should also assess whether there was real and measurable impact in mitigating the negative effects of the uk's withdrawal from the eu , taking into consideration the very broad eligibility criteria for expenditure , the lack of clear priorities and indicators , as well as , the lack of an impact assessment and stakeholder consultation prior to adopting the proposal.


### (19) in order to enhance transparency on the use of the union contribution , the commission should provide a final report to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the reserve. ### (19) in order to enhance transparency on the use of the union contribution , the commission should provide a mid-term and a final report containing an analysis for each member state to the european parliament and the council on the implementation of the reserve.


### (1) ‘reference period’ means the reference period referred to in article 63(5) , point (a) , of the financial regulation , which shall be from 1 july 2020 to 31 december 2022; ### (1) ‘reference period’ means the reference period referred to in article 63(5) , point (a) , of the financial regulation , which shall be from 1 february 2020 to 31 december 2022;


### the reserve shall provide support to counter the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in member states , regions and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by that withdrawal , and to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social and territorial cohesion. ### the reserve shall provide support to counter the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in member states , businesses , especially smes and micro-entities including their employees , regions , local communities and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by that withdrawal , and to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social and territorial cohesion.


### the reserve shall provide support to counter the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in member states , regions and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by that withdrawal , and to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social and territorial cohesion. ### the reserve shall provide support to counter the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in member states , regions and sectors , in particular those that are worst affected by that withdrawal , and to mitigate the related impact on the economic , social , demographic and territorial cohesion.


### 2. the maximum resources for the reserve shall be eur 5 370 994 000 in current prices. ### 2. the maximum resources for the reserve shall be eur 5 000 000 000 in 2018 prices.


### a pre-financing amount of eur 4 244 832 000 shall be made available in 2021 in accordance with article 8; ### a pre-financing amount of eur 4 000 000 000 in 2018 prices shall be made available in 2021 in accordance with article 8;


### additional amounts of eur 1 126 162 000 shall be made available in 2024 in accordance with article 11. ### additional amounts of eur 1 000 000 000 in 2018 prices shall be made available in 2024 in accordance with article 11.


### measures to assist businesses and local communities adversely affected by the withdrawal; ### measures to assist businesses , especially smes and micro-entities , and local communities and regions adversely affected by the withdrawal;


### measures to support businesses and local communities dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters; ### measures to support businesses , especially smes and micro entities and local communities and regions dependent on fishing activities in the united kingdom waters;


### measures to support employment , including through short-time work schemes , re-skilling and training in affected sectors; ### measures to support employment and job creation , especially in those regions and local communities most affected , with the aim of securing quality employment , social security and protection including through short-time work schemes , re-skilling and upskilling and training in affected sectors;


### measures to support employment , including through short-time work schemes , re-skilling and training in affected sectors; ### measures to support employment and education , including through short-time work schemes , re-skilling and training in affected sectors or for eu citizens returning to european countries;


### measures to facilitate regimes for certification and authorisation of products , to assist in meeting establishment requirements , to facilitate labelling and marking , for example for safety , health and environmental standards , as well as to assist in mutual recognition; ### measures to facilitate regimes for certification and authorisation of products , to assist in meeting establishment requirements , to facilitate labelling and marking , for example for safety , health and environmental and social standards , as well as to assist in mutual recognition , including additional personnel and infrastructure , especially digital infrastructure;


### 4. the measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall comply with applicable law. ### 4. the measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall comply with applicable law , the implementation of gender equality , the european pillar of social rights , the european green deal based on a just transition , the biodiversity objectives and the un sustainable development goals , where relevant.


### 5. measures eligible under paragraph 1 may receive support from other union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost. ### 5. measures eligible under paragraph 1 shall be additional to the support provided under other union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost.


### technical assistance for the management , monitoring , information and communication , complaint resolution , and control and auditing of the reserve; ### deleted


### expenditure supporting relocation as defined in article 2(6); ### deleted


### 2. member states shall use the contribution from the reserve to implement the measures referred to in article 5 to provide non-repayable forms of support. the union contribution shall take the form of reimbursement of eligible costs actually incurred and paid by member states in implementing the measures. ### 2. member states shall use the contribution from the reserve to implement the measures referred to in article 5 to provide non-repayable forms of support. the union contribution shall take the form of reimbursement of eligible costs actually incurred and paid by member states in implementing the measures and of flat-rate financing for technical assistance.


### 3. the commission shall pay the pre-financing within 60 days of the date of the adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 2. it shall be cleared in accordance with article 11. ### 3. the commission shall pay the pre-financing within 45 days of the date of the adoption of the implementing act referred to in paragraph 2. it shall be cleared in accordance with article 11.


### 2. where a member state does not submit an application for a financial contribution from the reserve by 30 september 2023 , the commission shall recover the total amount paid as pre-financing to that member state. ### 2. where a member state does not submit an application for a financial contribution from the reserve by 30 september 2023 , the commission shall recover the total amount paid as pre-financing to that member state. due to the pandemic , a member state may request , under specific conditions , for an extension of the period for up to 18 months.


### a description of the impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in economic and social terms including an identification of the regions , areas and sectors most affected; ### a description of the impact of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union in economic and social terms , especially on jobs and employment , including an identification of the regions , areas and sectors most affected;


### a description of the measures taken to counter the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union , of the extent to which those measures alleviated the regional and sectoral impact referred to in point (a) , and how they were implemented; ### a description of the measures taken to counter the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the united kingdom from the union , of the extent to which those measures alleviated the regional , local and sectoral impact referred to in point (a) , and how they were implemented; a description of whether the measures created new high quality jobs in those regions and local communities particularly affected;


### a description of the measures taken to avoid double funding and to ensure complementarity with other union instruments and national funding; ### a description of the measures taken to avoid double funding , politicisation of funding and to ensure complementarity with other union instruments and national funding;


### a description of the contribution of the measures to climate change mitigation and adaptation. ### a description of the contribution of the measures to climate change mitigation and adaptation , the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources , the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems , and the transition to a circular economy , where relevant.


### the total amount of eligible public expenditure (the ’accepted amount’); ### deleted


### 3. where the accepted amount exceeds both the amount of pre-financing and 0.06% of the nominal gni of 2021 of the member state concerned , an additional amount shall be due to that member state from the allocation referred to in article 4(3) , point (b) , and any amounts carried over pursuant to article 8(4). ### 3. additional amounts shall be due to member states from the allocation referred to in article 4(3) , point (b) , and any amounts carried over pursuant to article 8(4).


### in such a case , the commission shall pay the amount exceeding the pre-financing paid to the member state concerned or 0.06% of the nominal gni of 2021 , whichever is higher. ### for the additional amounts , the allocation criteria for the pre-financing to be paid by the commission to member states shall apply , pursuant to article 8(1) and as set out in annex i.


### where the sum of the additional amounts for all member states calculated pursuant to the first subparagraph of this paragraph exceeds the resources available according to article 4(3) , point (b) , the contributions from the reserve shall be reduced proportionately. ### deleted


### preventing , detecting and correcting irregularities and fraud , and avoiding conflict of interest including through the use of a single data mining tool provided by the commission; ### preventing , detecting and correcting irregularities and fraud , double funding , politicisation of funding and avoiding conflict of interest including through the use of a single data mining tool provided by the commission;


### 4. the independent audit body shall audit the system and carry out audits of financed measures in order to provide independent assurance to the commission regarding the effective functioning of the management and control system and the legality and regularity of the expenditure included in the accounts submitted to the commission. ### 4. the independent audit body shall audit the system and carry out independent audits of financed measures in order to provide independent assurance to the commission regarding the effective functioning of the management and control system and the legality and regularity of the expenditure included in the accounts submitted to the commission.


### the audits of the financed measures shall cover expenditure on the basis of a sample. that sample shall be representative and based on statistical sampling methods. ### the independent audits of the financed measures shall cover expenditure on the basis of a sample. that sample shall be representative and based on statistical sampling methods.


### 1. by 30 june 2026 , the commission shall carry out an evaluation to examine the effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and eu added value of the reserve. the commission may make use of all relevant information already available in accordance with article 128 of the financial regulation. ### 1. by 30 june 2026 , the commission shall carry out an evaluation to examine the effectiveness , efficiency , relevance , coherence and eu added value of the reserve. the commission shall evaluate to what extent member states' measures alleviated the impact in particularly affected local communities , regions and sectors. the commission may make use of all relevant information already available in accordance with article 128 of the financial regulation.


### short description of the areas and sectors affected and the response measures put in place ### detailed description of the areas and sectors affected and the response measures put in place


### measures to support employment through short-time work schemes , re-skilling and training in affected sectors ### measures to support job protection and creation through short-time work schemes , re-skilling and training in adversely affected sectors


### 3. notes that the application relates in total to 1 052 workers made redundant in the spanish automotive sector; regrets that spain expects that only 320 out of the total eligible beneficiaries will participate in the measures (targeted beneficiaries); encourages local authorities to more pro-actively motivate displaced people to take part in proposed actions; ### 3. notes that the application relates in total to 1 052 workers made redundant in the spanish automotive sector; encourages local authorities to more pro-actively motivate displaced people to take part in proposed actions in order to increase the number of targeted beneficiaries;


### 3. notes that the application relates in total to 585 workers made redundant in the german industrial sector; regrets that germany expects that only 476 out of the total eligible beneficiaries will participate in the measures (targeted beneficiaries); ### 3. notes that the application relates in total to 585 workers made redundant in the german industrial sector of which 455 are men and 21 women , most of them between 30 and 54 years old; regrets that germany expects that only 476 out of the total eligible beneficiaries will participate in the measures (targeted beneficiaries);


### 6. highlights and welcomes that some peer groups will focus on a common background of participants , such as a migratory background , or older participants; ### 6. highlights and welcomes that some peer groups will focus on a common background of participants , such as a migratory background , or older participants; underlines the need for all employees , without discrimination and independently of their nationality , to be integrated and supported by the measures included in this egf project;


### 7. considers it as a social responsibility of the union to provide these workers made redundant , with the necessary qualifications for the ecological and just transformation of the union industry in line with the european green deal , since they worked in a sector with high carbon intensity; welcomes , therefore , the personalised services provided by this egf to the workers , which include upskilling measures and german courses , workshops , vocational orientation , job counselling , as well as training allowances , to make the area , and the overall labour market , more sustainable and resilient in the future; ### 7. considers it as a social responsibility of the union to provide these workers made redundant , with the necessary qualifications for the ecological and just transformation of the union industry in line with the european green deal , since they worked in a sector with high carbon intensity; welcomes , therefore , the personalised services provided by this egf to the workers , which include upskilling measures and german courses , workshops , vocational orientation , job counselling , as well as training allowances and business start-up advisory service , to make the area , and the overall labour market , more sustainable and resilient in the future;


### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic. from the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the centre’s role in the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened. ### (3) on 11 march 2020 , the world health organization (who) declared the novel coronavirus covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic which has particularly affected people with chronic non-communicable diseases. from the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the centre’s role in the union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened.


### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify and reinforce research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services. ### (10) to strengthen the capacity of the union and member states to assess the epidemiological situation and perform timely and accurate risk assessment and response , the centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases , support and facilitate evidence-based response action , provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and union level , monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of communicable diseases , including in a gender-sensitive way , identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures , analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors , and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases , and identify research needs and priorities. the centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance , forming a network that strategically advises the centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors , such as eu space data and services.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , vaccine hesitancy , antimicrobial resistance , healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases , health education , health literacy , health inequalities and behaviour change.


### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### (13) with the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the union , the centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases , which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. this framework should be aligned with the best evidence available and who guidelines , when available.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness and broader monitoring and evaluation frameworks of the epidemiological situation in europe , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union preparedness and response plans and the contribution to the development of the national preparedness and response plans , and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems.


### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union and national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection. ### (14) the centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the member states and the commission. in this context the centre , in close collaboration with the member states and the commission , should carry out various actions , including the development of union preparedness and response plans and support the development of national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks , provide recommendations on capacities to prevent , prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. the centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues , progression of epidemic situations , unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin , including in third countries , molecular pathogen data and health systems data. to this end , the centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access , carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at union level and work with agencies , competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.


### (22) since the objectives of this regulation to expand the mission and tasks of the centre in order to enhance the centre’s capacity to provide the required scientific expertise and to support actions which combat serious cross-border threats to health in the union cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of the cross-border nature of the health threats and the need for rapid , coordinated and coherent response , be achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. ### (22) since the objectives of this regulation to expand the mission and tasks of the centre in order to enhance the centre’s capacity to provide the required scientific expertise and to support actions which combat serious cross-border threats to health in the union cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states but can rather , by reason of the cross-border nature of the health threats and the need for rapid , better coordinated and coherent response to new emerging health threats , be achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in article 5 of the treaty on european union. in accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that article , this regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.


### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary. ### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases and other cross-border threats to health , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary.


### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary. ### in order to enhance the capacity of the union and the member states to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in article 2 of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]] , the mission of the centre shall be to identify , assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases , and provide recommendations for response at union and national levels , as well as at regional level , if necessary.


### provide analyses , scientific advice , opinions and support for actions by the union and member states on cross-border health threats , including risk assessments , analysis of epidemiological information , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecast , recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats and other special health issues , contribution to defining research priorities , and scientific and technical assistance including training and other activities within its mandate; ### provide analyses , scientific advice , opinions , guidelines and support for actions by the union and member states on cross-border health threats , including risk assessments , analysis of epidemiological information , epidemiological modelling , anticipation and forecast , recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats and other special health issues , contribution to defining research priorities , and scientific and technical assistance including training and other activities within its mandate;


### provide , upon request of the commission or the hsc , or its own initiative , guidelines for treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant societies; ### provide , upon request of the commission or the hsc , or its own initiative , guidelines for surveillance , monitoring , screening , diagnosis , treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health , in cooperation with relevant societies;


### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’) , evidence-based communication messages to the public on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures. ### provide , upon request of the commission or the health security committee (‘hsc’) , or on its own initiative , evidence-based communication messages to the public on communicable diseases , on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures.


### the centre shall ensure the integrated operation of the network for the epidemiological surveillance of the communicable diseases and of the related special health issues referred to in points (i) and (ii) of point (a) of article 2(1) of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]]. ### the centre shall ensure the integrated operation of the network for the epidemiological surveillance of the communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases in accordance with article 3(2) of this regulation , and of the related special health issues referred to in points (i) and (ii) of point (a) of article 2(1) of regulation (eu) …/… [oj: please insert the number of regulation scbth [isc/2020/12524]].


### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; ### facilitate the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice , while benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; these digital platforms and applications shall be implemented with privacy-enhancing technologies taking into account the state of the art;


### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services; ### ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at union level , supporting member states with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate , benefiting from existing eu space infrastructures and services , with the aim to simplify the data exchange process and reduce the administrative burden at union and member state levels;


### maintain database(s) for such epidemiological surveillance , coordinate with the hosts of other relevant databases , and work towards harmonised approaches to data collection and modelling; ### maintain database(s) for such epidemiological surveillance , coordinate with the hosts of other relevant databases , and work towards harmonised approaches to data collection and modelling; in this regard , the centre shall adopt procedures for data quality review , as well as specific measures for minimising risks that may emerge from the transfer of inaccurate or incomplete data from one database to another;


### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare , research , policy making and regulatory purposes and with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the european health data space , as regulated by union legislation , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors. ### ensure the interoperability of the digital platforms for surveillance with digital infrastructures with a view to integrate those platforms and infrastructures in the european health data space , as regulated by union legislation , in particular by article 6(1) of regulation (eu) 2016/679 , and make use of other relevant data , for example environmental factors.


### monitor and assess health systems’ capacity for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety; ### monitor and assess health systems’ capacity , based on standardised indicators and definitions , for diagnosis , prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety;


### contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , hospitalisation and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender and disability; ### contribute to the assessment of the burden of communicable diseases on the population using data , such as disease prevalence , complications , hospitalisation , morbidity and mortality , and ensure that this data is disaggregated on age , gender and disability;


### 1. the centre shall support member states to strengthen their communicable disease prevention and control systems. ### 1. the centre shall support member states to strengthen their communicable disease prevention and control systems , improving and facilitating the data collection process with real-time and interoperability sharing of data , as well as capacitating tessy and other platforms to better address the monitoring and surveillance needs.


### 2. the centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues , including vaccine preventable diseases , antimicrobial resistance , health education , health literacy and behaviour change. ### 2. the centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues , including vaccine preventable diseases , vaccine hesitancy , antimicrobial resistance , healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases , health education , health literacy , health inequalities and behaviour change.


### 4. the centre shall coordinate independent post-marketing vaccines effectiveness and safety monitoring studies collecting new information and/or using the relevant data collected by competent bodies. that work shall be conducted jointly with the european medicines agency and notably though a new vaccine monitoring platform.; ### 4. the centre shall coordinate independent post-marketing vaccines effectiveness and safety monitoring studies collecting new information and/or using the relevant data collected by competent bodies. besides vaccine-induced immunity , the centre shall collect data on natural immunity and long-term immunity. that work shall be conducted jointly with the european medicines agency and notably though a new vaccine monitoring platform.;


### develop targeted activities addressing at-risk groups and community preparedness; ### support the member states to develop targeted activities addressing at-risk groups and community preparedness;


### assess health systems’ capacity to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate; ### assess health systems’ capacity based on standardised indicators and definitions to detect , prevent , respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases , identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems , to be implemented with union support as appropriate;


### bolster modelling , anticipation and forecast capacity of the centre; and ### bolster modelling , anticipation and forecast capacity of the centre and of the member states; and


### the centre shall communicate on its own initiative within the scope of its mission , after having given prior information to the member states and to the commission. ### the centre shall communicate on its own initiative within the scope of its mission , after having given prior information to the member states , to the commission and to the health security committee.


### the centre shall ensure that the public or any interested party is rapidly given objective , reliable , evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work. the centre shall make available information for the general public , including through a dedicated website it shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with article 6.; ### the centre shall ensure that the public or any interested party is rapidly given objective , reliable , evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work. the centre shall make available information for the general public , including through a dedicated website it shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with article 6.; the information communications shall be aligned with the hsc communications.