### 3. underlines that the commission and the member states must hold as a guiding principle that women and men should receive equal pay for equal work , especially when designing response measures to the covid-19 crisis; ### 3. underlines that the commission and the council must hold as a guiding principle that women and men should receive equal pay for equal work , also when designing response measures to the covid-19 crisis , which need to be gender mainstreamed; welcomes the commission’s commitment to present binding measures on pay transparency by the end of 2020 to effectively address gender pay and pension gaps , with women’s economic independence hampered by the crisis as initial reports suggest;


### 4. stresses that a social protection schema is important for a just transition , as it enables workers and their families to meet basic needs , including the provision of both early childhood and long-term education; ### 4. stresses that a social protection schema is important for a just transition , as it enables workers and their families to meet basic needs , including the provision of both early childhood and long-term education , as well as to feel empowered to engage in lifelong learning actions and move into new jobs and sectors;


### 4. calls on the commission and the member states to empower women through high-quality , tailored digital education and individualised training and skill development; ### 4. calls on the commission and the member states to empower women in ai , ict and stem sectors through high-quality , tailored digital education and individualised training and skill development and adopt concrete gender mainstreaming measures in the implementation of the single market strategy and the digital agenda;


### 4. calls on the commission and the member states to empower women through high-quality , tailored digital education and individualised training and skill development; ### 4. calls on member states to empower women through high-quality , tailored digital education and individualised training and skill development taking into account digitalization of economy and labour market to achieve gender balance;


### 5. calls for an enhanced university-business dialogue to allow for study in a sector where there will be jobs , particularly in vulnerable communities , regions and sectors; ### 5. calls for an enhanced university-business dialogue and cooperation to allow for study in a sector where there will be jobs , particularly in vulnerable communities , regions and sectors;


### 5. calls on the commission and the member states to provide equal access to technology , education , training , employment , social protection systems and healthcare for all , especially for vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities , women living in rural areas and elderly women , so they can fully benefit and actively participate in the life of their communities. ### 5. calls on the commission and the member states to provide equal access to technology , education , training , employment , social protection systems and healthcare for all , especially for vulnerable groups such as women with disabilities , women living in rural and peripheral areas , single parent households , racial and ethnic minority women , refugees , lgbtqi+ people and elderly women , so they can fully benefit and actively participate in the life of their communities.


### 5. calls on the commission and the member states to provide equal access to technology , education , training , employment , social protection systems and healthcare for all , especially for vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities , women living in rural areas and elderly women , so they can fully benefit and actively participate in the life of their communities. ### 5. calls on the commission and the member states to provide equal access to technology , education , training , employment , social protection systems and healthcare for all , by taking due account of the needs of women , experiencing multiple discriminations , including women with disabilities , health problems , migrant and ethnic minority women , older women , women with lower education levels , single parents , women living in rural areas , as well as lgbtqi+ persons to increase their potential on the labour market and participation in social and civic life to ensure equal opportunities and to close the gender pay gap;.


### 5. calls on the commission and the member states to provide equal access to technology , education , training , employment , social protection systems and healthcare for all , especially for vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities , women living in rural areas and elderly women , so they can fully benefit and actively participate in the life of their communities. ### 5. calls on the commission and the member states to provide equal access to technology , education , training , employment , social protection systems and healthcare for all , especially for vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities , women living in rural areas , single mothers and elderly women , so they can fully benefit and actively participate in the life of their communities.


### 6. calls on governments and employers to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable individuals have the skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-emission economy; ### 6. calls on governments and employers to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable individuals have the skills necessary to embrace the green and digital transitions; recalls particular attention must be given to people with disabilities who often fall under double discrimination;


### 6. calls on governments and employers to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable individuals have the skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-emission economy; ### 6. calls on governments and social partners to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable individuals have the skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-emission economy;


### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic as the majority of frontline workers are women (healthcare workers and childcare workers , for example) , as women are more likely than men to be in temporary , part-time or precarious employment , and as women carry out most unpaid work at home; whereas the pandemic has highlighted that family-friendly policies are a must; ### b. whereas women are disproportionately affected by the covid-19 pandemic , particularly women working in the precarious employment and in feminised sectors such as health , retail or care services; whereas implementation of adequate work-life balance policies and equal distribution of care responsibilities are indispensable to reconcile work , private and family life and to facilitate women’s equal participation in the labour market , as women remain mostly in charge with care responsibilities;


### c. whereas despite gender equality being enshrined in the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) and in the eu charter of fundamental rights , the gender employment gap stands at 11.7 % , the pay gap at 15.7 % and the pension gap at 30.1 %; ### c. whereas despite gender equality is one of the fundamental principles of the european union , enshrined in articles 2 and 3(3)of the treaty on european union , article 8 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) and article 21 and 23 of the eu charter of fundamental rights , , the gender employment gap stands at 11.7 % , the pay gap at 15.7 % and the pension gap at 30.1 %;


### d. whereas digital education and skills are key to adjusting to the digital transition of europe’s economy and society; whereas women are underrepresented in ict professions; ### d. whereas digital education and skills are key to adjusting to the digital transition of europe’s economy and society; whereas women are underrepresented in ict , science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) and ai sectors; whereas women’s entrepreneurship enhances women’s empowerment and social inclusion and it boosts employment , supports diversification of business , stimulates innovation and growth;


### 6. welcomes the digital education action plan 2021-2027 and its action to ‘encourage women’s participation in stem’ , and hopes that it will help to develop more attractive and creative ways to encourage girls to pursue stem studies , as well as to boost women’s self-confidence in their digital skills; ### 6. welcomes the digital education action plan 2021-2027 and its action to ‘encourage women’s participation in stem’ , and hopes that it will help to develop more attractive and creative ways to encourage girls to pursue stem studies , as well as to boost women’s self-confidence in their digital skills; suggests that the plan should be stepped up via the development of common guidelines for the member states with the aim of improving the knowledge and skills of those under 14;


### 6. welcomes the digital education action plan 2021-2027 and its action to ‘encourage women’s participation in stem’ , and hopes that it will help to develop more attractive and creative ways to encourage girls to pursue stem studies , as well as to boost women’s self-confidence in their digital skills; ### 6. welcomes the digital education action plan 2021-2027 and its action to ‘encourage women’s participation in stem’ , and hopes that it will help to develop more attractive and creative ways to encourage girls to pursue stem studies , as well as to boost women’s self-confidence in their digital skills; stresses thar girls only represent 36% of stem graduates 1a , despite the fact that girls outperform boys in digital literacy 1b;


### 7. recognises the role of school and teachers in eliminating the gender gap in stem education , and highlights the role of education in promoting the presence of girls in stem-related courses and in establishing benchmarks to monitor female recruitment and retention; ### 7. recognises the role of school and teachers in eliminating the gender gap in stem education , and highlights the role of education in promoting the presence of girls in stem-related courses and in establishing benchmarks to monitor female recruitment and retention; emphasises the need for the member states to involve the entire teaching profession in stem movements , so that teachers become agents of change; proposes that equality plans be drawn up by educational establishments , that the gender balance among teachers be taken into account in relation to areas of knowledge covered by stem , and that a training plan for those teachers be considered so that the subjects can be taught on a basis of fairness and equality;


### 7. recognises the role of school and teachers in eliminating the gender gap in stem education , and highlights the role of education in promoting the presence of girls in stem-related courses and in establishing benchmarks to monitor female recruitment and retention; ### 7. recognises the role of school and teachers in eliminating the gender gap in stem education , and highlights the role of education in promoting the presence of girls in stem-related courses and in establishing benchmarks to monitor female recruitment and retention; highlights that education systems and the overall learning environment play a pivotal role in determining girls’ interests in steam -including arts- subjects and in providing equal opportunities to access high quality steam education;


### a. whereas gender equality is a basic precondition for the full enjoyment of human rights by women and girls , and is essential for their empowerment and the achievement of a sustainable and inclusive society; whereas the insufficient use of human capital associated with gender inequalities reduces the potential advantages for businesses in the fields of research and innovation , and for overall economic development , as well as having harmful social consequences; ### a. whereas gender equality is a basic precondition for the full enjoyment of human rights by women and girls , and is essential for their empowerment and the achievement of a sustainable and inclusive society; whereas the insufficient use of human capital associated with gender inequalities reduces the potential advantages for businesses in the fields of research and innovation , and for overall economic development , as well as having harmful social consequences; whereas raising the profile of women in stem and women’s professional contributions can establish patterns of success to follow , and , ultimately , result in more inclusion , as well as enhancing the transformation of and innovation in our societies , to the benefit of the wider public;


### a. whereas gender equality is a basic precondition for the full enjoyment of human rights by women and girls , and is essential for their empowerment and the achievement of a sustainable and inclusive society; whereas the insufficient use of human capital associated with gender inequalities reduces the potential advantages for businesses in the fields of research and innovation , and for overall economic development , as well as having harmful social consequences; ### a. whereas gender equality is a basic precondition for the full enjoyment of human rights by women and girls , and is essential for their empowerment and the achievement of a sustainable and inclusive society; whereas the insufficient use of human capital associated with gender inequalities , in combination with intersectional discrimination , reduces the potential advantages for businesses in the fields of research and innovation , and for overall economic development , as well as having harmful social consequences; whereas women could play a vital role in filling shortages on the eu-labour market , specifically in the fields of engineering and ict.


### b. whereas the eu is facing an unparalleled shortage of women in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) careers and education , particularly considering that women make up 52 % of the european population , yet only account for 2 out of 5 scientists and engineers6 ; whereas although there has been a positive trend in the involvement and interest of girls in stem education , the percentages remain insufficient; whereas attitudes towards stem do not differ between boys and girls through primary education , and in many cases girls often outperform boys in stem and ict-related tasks7 ; whereas , however , girls fear that they will be less successful than boys in stem-related careers; ### b. whereas the eu is facing an unparalleled shortage of women in science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) careers and education , particularly considering that women make up 52 % of the european population , yet only account for 2 out of 5 scientists and engineers6 ; whereas although there has been a positive trend in the involvement and interest of girls in stem education , the percentages remain insufficient; whereas attitudes towards stem do not differ between boys and girls through primary education , and in many cases girls often outperform boys in stem and ict-related tasks7 ; whereas , however , girls fear that they will be less successful than boys in stem-related careers; whereas women are under-represented at all levels in the digital sector in europe , from students (32% at bachelor , master or equivalent level) up to top academic positions (15%); whereas the gap is largest in ict specialist skills and employment , where only 18% are women in the eu7a ;


### d. whereas the low numbers of women who work in innovative technologies , such as artificial intelligence (ai) , can negatively affect the design , development and implementation of these technologies , causing the replication of existing discriminatory practices and stereotypes , and the development of ‘gender-biased algorithms’; ### d. whereas the low numbers of women who work in innovative technologies , such as artificial intelligence (ai) , can negatively affect the design , development and implementation of these technologies , causing the replication of existing discriminatory practices and stereotypes , and the development of ‘gender-biased algorithms’; whereas efforts to tackle gender bias and inequality in the digital sector are insufficient; whereas the gender gap persists across all digital technology domains and especially with regard to ai , thereby solidifying a male-biased trajectory for the digital sector in the foreseeable future;


### 5. calls on the member states to combat gendered labour market segmentation in stem careers by investing in formal , informal and non-formal education , lifelong learning and vocational training for women to ensure their access to high-quality employment and opportunities to re- and up-skill for future labour market demand; calls , in particular , for greater promotion of entrepreneurship , stem subjects and digital education for girls from an early age , in order to combat existing educational stereotypes and ensure more women enter developing and well-paid sectors; ### 5. calls on the member states to combat gendered labour market segmentation in stem careers by investing in formal , informal and non-formal education , lifelong learning and vocational training for women to ensure their access to high-quality employment and opportunities to re- and up-skill for future labour market demand; calls , in particular , for greater promotion of entrepreneurship , stem subjects and digital education for girls from an early age , in order to combat existing educational stereotypes and ensure more women enter developing and well-paid sectors; emphasises the need to involve the media , including social media , to encourage them to use inclusive language and to avoid stereotypes that result in the formation of opinions against girls’ participation and interest in stem education;


### 5. calls on the member states to combat gendered labour market segmentation in stem careers by investing in formal , informal and non-formal education , lifelong learning and vocational training for women to ensure their access to high-quality employment and opportunities to re- and up-skill for future labour market demand; calls , in particular , for greater promotion of entrepreneurship , stem subjects and digital education for girls from an early age , in order to combat existing educational stereotypes and ensure more women enter developing and well-paid sectors; ### 5. calls on the member states to combat gendered labour market segmentation in stem careers by investing in formal , informal and non-formal education , lifelong learning and vocational training for women to ensure their access to high-quality employment and opportunities to re- and up-skill for future labour market demand and avoiding the present vicious circle of segregation of labour; calls , in particular , for greater promotion of entrepreneurship , stem subjects and digital education for girls from an early age , in order to combat existing educational stereotypes and ensure more women enter developing and well-paid sectors;


### 8. highlights that male teachers and other male staff dominate stem-related studies in schools and , later on , in universities and workplaces , leading to an absence of female role models and limited guidance and mentoring opportunities; encourages gender mainstreaming in primary , secondary and tertiary education , and urges the committees and institutions involved in recruitment to promote gender balance to avoid the ‘outsider effect’; ### 8. highlights that male teachers and other male staff dominate stem-related studies in schools and , later on , in universities and workplaces , leading to an absence of female role models and limited guidance and mentoring opportunities; encourages gender mainstreaming in primary , secondary and tertiary education through gender-sensitive educational content , teacher training and curricula , and urges the committees and institutions involved in recruitment to promote gender balance to avoid the ‘outsider effect’;


### 10. regrets the fact that women face disproportionately more obstacles in their careers than men do , owing to the lack of a proper work-life balance and an increase in unpaid care work in most households; urges public and private institutions to establish adequate measures to guarantee better maternity and paternity leaves , flexible working hours , on-site childcare facilities or to promote telework; urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and calls on the commission to monitor it effectively; calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the causes and factors that lead to a high drop-out rate of women from stem careers , and to develop mechanisms and programmes to integrate women and girls into education , training and employment initiatives; ### 10. regrets the fact that women face disproportionately more obstacles in their careers than men do , owing to the lack of a proper work-life balance and an increase in unpaid care work in most households; notes that the covid-19 pandemic has further aggravated women's situation , and women are working overtime remotely without remuneration while caring for children and doing housework; urges public and private institutions to establish adequate measures to guarantee better maternity and paternity leaves , flexible working hours , on-site childcare facilities or to promote telework; urges the member states to fully transpose and implement the work-life balance directive and calls on the commission to monitor it effectively; calls on the commission and the member states to fully assess the causes and factors that lead to a high drop-out rate of women from stem careers , and to develop mechanisms and programmes to integrate women and girls into education , training and employment initiatives;


### 13. encourages the establishment of an inclusive dialogue with the relevant stakeholders , such as private companies , non-governmental organisations (ngos) , state institutions , regional and local authorities , policy-makers and civil society representatives to coordinate and tackle the missing links in order to promote women in stem; ### 13. encourages the establishment of an inclusive dialogue with the relevant stakeholders , such as private companies , non-governmental organisations (ngos) , professional orders and institutes , state institutions , regional and local authorities , policy-makers and civil society representatives to coordinate and tackle the missing links in order to promote women in stem;


### 14. regrets the fact that the gender gap exists across all digital technology domains , but is especially concerned about the gender gap in innovative technologies , such as the ai and cybersecurity domains , where the average worldwide female presence stands at 12 % and 20 % respectively11; ### 14. regrets the fact that the gender gap exists across all digital technology domains , but is especially concerned about the gender gap in innovative technologies , such as the ai and cybersecurity domains , where the average worldwide female presence stands at 12 % and 20 % respectively11; given that this situation is getting worse in sparsely populated areas , and particularly in rural areas , proposes that those areas should receive more attention and support;


### 15. highlights that one of ai’s most critical weaknesses relates to certain types of biases such as gender , race or sexual orientation as a result of humans’ inherent biases; encourages the relevant actors to take action and promote a greater role for women in the design , development and implementation of machine learning , natural language processing and ai; ### 15. highlights that one of ai’s most critical weaknesses relates to certain types of biases such as gender , race or sexual orientation as a result of humans’ inherent biases; notes that the intersection of various types of discrimination marginalises women from emerging technologies , such as the errors seen for women of colour in facial recognition technology; encourages the relevant actors to take action and promote a greater role for women in the design , development and implementation of machine learning , natural language processing and ai;


### 15. highlights that one of ai’s most critical weaknesses relates to certain types of biases such as gender , race or sexual orientation as a result of humans’ inherent biases; encourages the relevant actors to take action and promote a greater role for women in the design , development and implementation of machine learning , natural language processing and ai; ### 15. highlights that one of ai’s most critical weaknesses relates to certain types of biases such as gender , race or sexual orientation as a result of humans’ inherent biases; encourages the relevant actors to take action and promote a greater role for women in the design , development and implementation of machine learning , natural language processing and ai; underlines that ai must not reinforce gender inequalities and stereotypes by transforming analogue biases and prejudices into digital ones through algorithms;


### 16. recognises that ai , if it is free of underlying biases , can be a powerful tool to overcome gender inequalities and stereotypes through the development of unbiased algorithms that contribute to overall fairness and well-being; ### 16. recognises that ai , if it is free of underlying biases , can be a powerful tool to overcome gender inequalities and stereotypes through the development of unbiased algorithms that contribute to overall fairness and well-being; stresses the importance of a common european approach with regard to the ethical aspects of ai; underlines that any regulatory framework for ai in the european union must ensure that consumer and workers’ rights are fully respected in the digital economy , and contribute to better working and employment conditions , including a better work-life balance ; stresses , in addition , that the european ai framework must respect european values , union rules and the principles of the european pillar of social rights;


### 18. regrets the fact that women are under-represented in innovation-driven business start-ups and highlights the gender biases and systemic disadvantages that exist in social structures , in particular in those at the intersection of stem and entrepreneurship; ### 18. regrets the fact that women are under-represented in innovation-driven business start-ups and highlights the gender biases and systemic disadvantages that exist in social structures , in particular in those at the intersection of stem and entrepreneurship; calls on the commission and the member states to provide more and better information about entrepreneurship as an attractive career option , especially for young women in school , and implement public policies that promote female entrepreneurship.


### 1. recalls the particularly close historical ties binding the european union (eu) and africa , and the eu’s major contribution both in terms of development aid1 and in the smooth functioning of the african union (au)2; ### 1. recalls the particularly close historical ties binding the european union (eu) and africa , and that an equal and sustainable cooperation based on political dialogue , joint ownership , solidarity and mutual confidence is paramount for tackling common challenges and achieving shared goal. recalls that the eu is the world’s leading donor of development and humanitarian aid and that the union's action on the international scene shall be guided by the principles of democracy , the rule of law , respects of human rights , the principles of equality and solidarity;


### 1. underlines that europe and africa are in close geographical proximity , have strong historical and cultural ties and are being brought ever closer by the increase in trade and shared challenges , which call for a continental-african approach and result-oriented use of eu resources; ### 1. underlines that europe and africa are in close geographical proximity , have strong , historical , cultural and socio-economic ties , which are being brought ever closer by the increase in strategic interests , such as climate change , sustainable development , and good governance , and that the prosperity of the two continents are intimately linked , which call for an holistic continental-african approach and for increased coherence between eu policies and the use of the related resources , while at the same time respecting the independence and sovereignty of african countries;


### 2. calls for the strengthening of efforts to combat corruption – constituting as it does a major obstacle to effective development , preventing africa’s peoples from fully benefiting from the effects of joint eu-au policies – to be taken into account in the comprehensive strategy with africa; ### 2. recognises that corruption is a complex global phenomenon which hampers efforts aimed at promoting democratic governance , socio-economic transformation , sustainable development , peace and security and may lead to many human rights violations; calls for the strengthening of efforts to combat corruption and staggering inequalities – constituting as it does a major obstacle to effective development , preventing africa’s peoples from fully benefiting from the effects of joint eu-au policies – to be taken into account in the comprehensive strategy with africa; recommends eu and au to better implement and enforce the existing national and international anti-corruption instruments and to make use of new technologies and digital services; highlights that the fight against corruption should also include measures to fight money-laundering , tax evasion and illicit financial flows;


### 2. calls for the development of a genuine partnership between equals , and urges both sides to move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; emphasises the importance of liaising with our african partners and of defining clearly the roadmap for the partnership and the responsibilities of each side; ### 2. calls for the development of a genuine partnership between equals based on international law and international conventions , agreements and standards , and urges both sides to move beyond the donor-recipient relationship; emphasises the importance of liaising with our african partners , including african society , and of defining clearly the roadmap for the partnership and the responsibilities of each side;


### 3. considers that the issue of migration must be prioritised in a context in which more than half of all asylum applications in the eu are rejected in a final court decision3 ; takes the view , therefore , that we must focus on making returns more effective by signing readmission agreements and issuing consular laissez-passers; ### deleted


### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on human development and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions; ### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its causes consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on stronger health systems to prevent , detect and respond to newly emerging pandemics and accelerate the response to existing ones , on food systems based on small-scale agroecological family farming and territorial markets , human development , gender equality and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions;


### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on human development and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions; ### 3. stresses that the coronavirus crisis must prompt both continents to commit to a partnership that takes full account of its causes , consequences and paves the way for a sustainable and inclusive recovery focused on stronger health systems to prevent , detect and respond to newly emerging pandemics and accelerate the response to existing ones , human development and on food systems based on small-scale agroecological family farming and territorial markets , and faster transitions , including green and digital transitions;


### 4. supports the digitisation and modernisation of public administration in african countries , in particular with a view to developing reliable civil registration agencies and promoting data exchange so as to combat terrorism and organised crime; ### 4. supports the digitisation and modernisation of public administration in african countries , in particular with a view to providing for equal access and equal opportunities for all citizens , thus stabilising democracy; calls for the strengthening of efforts to promoting data exchange so as to combat terrorism , transnational and organised crime , including cybercrime and trafficking in human beings; all data exchanged must be subject to relevant data protection and privacy laws


### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met; ### 4. highlights the commitment of the international community to achieving the 17 sdgs while respecting the 2030 agenda principles; considers that the africa-eu partnership will determine to a decisive degree whether that commitment is met;


### 6. calls for the security and interests of the european continent and its citizens to be taken into account. ### 6. calls for the security and interests of both european and african continent and their citizens to be taken into account.


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation and implementation of the new strategy and that the eu’s efforts to engage civil society must be undertaken in an inclusive and transparent manner , offering opportunities for participation of civil society representatives from all levels , including local and grassroots actors; emphasises that , to create a people-centred partnership , not only is such civil society engagement crucial , but also the commitment to fighting all forms of racism , racial discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance , inside and outside its borders;


### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy , in order to create a people-centred partnership; ### 7. stresses the need to involve african and european civil society in the definition and evaluation of the new strategy and that the eu’s efforts to engage civil society must be undertaken in an inclusive and transparent manner , offering opportunities for participation of civil society representatives from all levels , including local and grassroots actors; emphasises that , to create a people-centred partnership , not only is such civil society engagement crucial , but also the eu’s commitment to fighting all forms of racism , racial discrimination , xenophobia and related intolerance , inside and outside its borders;


### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy and for compliance with the principle of policy coherence for development; ### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders , including european and african civil society and communities , of the implementation of the strategy and for compliance with the principles of policy coherence for development and of policy coherence for sustainable development;


### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy and for compliance with the principle of policy coherence for development; ### 8. calls for systematic and transparent monitoring by all stakeholders of the implementation of the strategy and for compliance with the principles of policy coherence for development and of policy coherence for sustainable development;


### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their remittances are essential for local economies; ### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that the eu should enable diaspora engagement in policy-making by fostering structures to ensure the involvement of diaspora groups in social and political affairs , in particular in development cooperation and transnational partnership such as the eu-africa partnership; and recalls that their remittances are essential for local economies and that these costs should be reduced to less than 3% by 2030 in line with sdg target 10c;


### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that their remittances are essential for local economies; ### 9. believes that the role of diasporas is fundamental to mutual understanding between the two continents and that the eu should enable diaspora engagement in policy-making by fostering structures to ensure the involvement of diaspora groups in social and political affairs , in particular in development cooperation and transnational partnerships , and recalls that their remittances are essential for local economies and that migrant remittances costs should be reduced to less than 3% by 2030 in line with sdg target 10c;


### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici; ### 10. points out that the success of the partnership will depend on the funding earmarked for it; calls for a massive support effort for africa under the future ndici; stresses that for the eu-africa relations to move away from a donor-recipient dynamic and to empower african countries’ to deliver on sustainable development , the renewed partnership framework must foresee concrete actions to support increased domestic resource mobilisation in african countries , such as supporting the fight against corruption and the development of progressive tax systems , tackling tax avoidance and evasion , and revising tax treaties with african countries;


### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent’s development4 , and thus to contribute to stopping the arrival of unaccompanied minors in europe and to cooperate in readmitting those eligible for return; ### 5. welcomes africa’s sustained economic growth; calls , therefore , on the au to do its utmost to guarantee a decent future for its young people , the main driving force behind the continent’s development4;


### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement; ### 5. stresses the need to ensure full consistency and complementarity between the new strategy and the future post-cotonou agreement as well as to ensure that the continent-to-continent partnership is implemented in coherence with local , national and regional contexts and specific needs;


### — having regard to agenda 2063 of the african union (au) adopted in may 2014 , ### — having regard to agenda 2063 of the african union (au) adopted on 31 january 2015 at the 24th ordinary assembly of the heads of state and governments of the african union in addis ababa ,


### d. whereas economic growth and investment must go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies; ### d. whereas economic growth and investment must happen in a sustainable way and go hand in hand with measures to combat inequality through the strengthening of human capital and redistributive policies and to implement the sustainable development goals;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be the guiding principle of the strategy to ensure a people centred approach , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights access to opportunities and enhancement of solution oriented skills , taking in account the principle “leaving no one behind”; stresses that social inclusion and human development should focus on basic social services as health , education , nutrition , water , sanitation , hygiene , and social protection;


### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights; ### 12. calls for human development to be placed at the heart of the strategy , to ensure no one is left behind with priority given to addressing inequalities and poverty and ensuring good governance , social inclusion and human rights , to gender equality , health , nutrition , wash , education and human rights for all , with special attention to most marginalized and vulnerable populations , including young children , lgbti persons and persons with disabilities;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership , and that takes into consideration the conclusions of the 2017 youth summit; in this regard , emphasizes that human development and attention to youth should be prioritised in their own right and as an essential factor for sustainable development , so all people can reach their full potential; calls on the eu to promote universal access for all young people , in all their diversity , including adolescent girls and girls with disabilities , to youth-friendly health services , including sexual and reproductive health and hiv services , that are equitable , accessible , affordable and needs-based , including in conflict and humanitarian settings;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; calls on the eu to promote universal access for all young people , in all their diversity , including adolescent girls and girls with disabilities , to youth-friendly health services , including sexual and reproductive health and hiv services , that are equitable , accessible , affordable and needs-based , including in conflict and humanitarian settings;


### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts youth at the heart of the partnership; ### 13. stresses the importance of developing a joint au-eu strategy which puts children and youth at the heart of the partnership;


### 14. takes the view that gender equality and women’s empowerment must be mainstreamed into the partnership; ### 14. takes the view that gender equality and women’s empowerment must be mainstreamed into the partnership; calls , therefore , on its counterparts actively to promote women’s role in , and contribution to , the economy and society , recognising their civil and legal rights , including the right to own property and the right to participate in different economic and political sectors , as provided for in article 17 of the universal declaration of human rights and the international covenant on civil and political rights;


### 14. takes the view that gender equality and women’s empowerment must be mainstreamed into the partnership; ### 14. takes the view that gender equality and girls’ and women’s empowerment must be mainstreamed into the partnership , calls on the european commission to ensure synergies between the eu-africa partnership and the new gender action plan iii to achieve gender equality on both continents; calls on the eu-africa partnership to fully implement the maputo protocol on the rights of women in africa;


### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women; ### 15. stresses the fact that access to and respect for sexual and reproductive health and rights is a crucial component of the eu-africa partnership , notes the urgent need to address that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis have further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women and girls , as well as threaten their access to education , employment and their nutrition; calls on the european commission to prioritise sexual and reproductive health and rights in the new eu-africa partnership and to commit to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of the right of every individual to have full control over , and decide freely and responsibly on matters related to their sexuality and sexual and reproductive health and rights , free from discrimination , coercion and violence;


### 15. notes that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis could further restrict access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women; ### 15. stresses the fact that access to and respect for sexual and reproductive health and rights is a crucial component of the eu-africa partnership , notes the urgent need to address that the consequences of the coronavirus crisis have further restricted access to sexual and reproductive health and exacerbate the problem of discrimination and violence against women and girls , urgently calls on the european commission to prioritise sexual and reproductive health and rights in the new eu-africa partnership and to commit to the promotion , protection and fulfilment of the right of every individual to have full control over , and decide freely and responsibly on matters related to their sexuality and sexual and reproductive health and rights , free from discrimination , coercion and violence;


### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly; ### 16. stresses the vital and diverse role of civil society in all its form and levels including local and community based organisations , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly;


### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly; ### 16. stresses the vital role of civil society , including local ngos , freedom of expression and the press in ensuring that democracies function properly;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters by strengthening the public delivery of health services and fostering universal access to adequate healthcare , including srhr , hiv , tuberculosis and malaria , as well as focusing on global health research and development and stepping up eu-africa health research and innovation collaboration;


### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters; ### 17. points out that health is a prerequisite for human development; stresses the need to build a genuine partnership in health matters by strengthening the public delivery of health services and fostering universal access to adequate healthcare;


### 18. is concerned at the fact that more and more interconnected crises of every kind are arising , and draws attention to the importance of strengthening people’s resilience; calls for more detailed consideration to be given to social protection models and the formalisation of the economy; ### 18. is concerned by the fact that more and more interconnected crises of every kind are arising , and draws attention to the importance of strengthening people’s resilience and combined strategy for future responses to global pandemic; calls for more detailed consideration to be given to social protection models and the formalisation of the informal economy; encourages support for access to education , training and employment in situations of fragility , crisis and prolonged crises , as key factors for stability and to ensure livelihoods; calls on states to invest heavily in infrastructure to allow the greatest number of children to be able to integrate into the school system , to ensure an educated population , ready to become citizens who can take control of their futures;


### 18. is concerned at the fact that more and more interconnected crises of every kind are arising , and draws attention to the importance of strengthening people’s resilience; calls for more detailed consideration to be given to social protection models and the formalisation of the economy; ### 18. is concerned by the fact that more and more interconnected crises of every kind are arising , and draws attention to the importance of comprehensively strengthening people’s resilience; calls for more priority to be given to the establishment and reinforcement of national social protection floors , the formalisation of the economy and the ilo decent work agenda;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that inclusive and accessible education is a right and a prerequisite in particular for child protection and girls’ empowerment , including in emergency situations; stresses that it is necessary to address barriers that girls face in their access to quality , safe and inclusive education and training at all levels and in all contexts; stresses that comprehensive sexuality educations (cse) in particular is crucial to improve gender equality , transform harmful gender norms , and prevent sexual , gender-based and intimate partner violence as well as untimely pregnancy and hiv infection; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment and that this partnership should aim at strengthening the public delivery of education services and universal access to quality education at all levels; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges;


### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges; ### 19. emphasises that education is a right and a prerequisite for child protection and girls’ empowerment , and for the development of people with disabilities; calls for greater north-south mobility in the areas of vocational training and academic exchanges , as well as social inclusion programmes such as bridging the gap;


### 20. emphasises the importance of promoting african heritage , cultural identity , history and art; calls for cultural goods to be returned to african countries; ### 20. emphasises the importance of promoting african heritage , cultural identity , history and art; stresses the need for europe to push for the return of looted cultural goods to african countries; underlines the indispensability of a critical discourse about the colonial heritage of europe and the development of conditions for permanent restitution of african patrimony to africa;


### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; ### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; in this regard , emphasizes that private sector investments should serve the local market and population for example , via direct investments to local micro , small and medium size enterprises and social economy business models; calls for strong monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure compliance with these objectives;


### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; ### 21. notes that the european fund for sustainable development should finance investment that promotes inclusive and sustainable economic and social development; in this regard , emphasizes that private sector investments should serve the local market and population and target those with little access to financing , guaranteeing finance inclusiveness of marginalised groups and social economy business models;


### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalised; ### 22. emphasises that the afcfta should make for integration that benefits all african populations , including the most marginalized and that eu-africa trade and economic cooperation should reinforce intra-africa value chains and give priority to trade and regional integration on the african continent;


### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; ### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights , decent work standards and the green transition; recalls that considerable progress still needs to be made to avoid corporate abuse and , therefore , stresses that ensuring the respect for the principles of corporate social responsibility , human rights and environmental due diligence should be clearly established as a high priority in eu-africa partnership;


### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; ### 23. points out that private investment is essential for financing efforts to achieve the sdgs and for the development of the local private sector and must be compatible with human rights and the green transition; recalls that considerable progress still needs to be made to avoid corporate abuse and , therefore , stresses that ensuring the respect for the principles of corporate social responsibility and human rights , and environmental due diligence should be prioritised;


### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas; ### 24. considers that this partnership should support female entrepreneurship in rural and urban areas , that to do so it is essential to support young women’s equal access to economic and productive resources such as financial services and land rights;


### 25. stresses the need to put environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that it has asked for 45% of the budget for the future ndici to be devoted to these objectives; ### 25. stresses the need to put environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that it has asked for 45% of the budget for the future ndici to be devoted to these objectives and to support adaptation and climate change resilience for disadvantaged communities and countries; highlights that the eu should offer concrete , predictable , accountable and long-term financial and technical support to african countries to meet their climate adaptation and mitigation efforts;


### 25. stresses the need to put environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that it has asked for 45% of the budget for the future ndici to be devoted to these objectives; ### 25. stresses the need to put environmental issues at the heart of the partnership; notes that it has asked for 45% of the budget for the future ndici to be devoted to these objectives; highlights that the eu should offer concrete , predictable , accountable and long-term financial and technical support to african countries to meet their climate adaptation and mitigation efforts;


### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; ### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; stresses that for such support to be effective , the future eu-africa partnership for a green transition must be based on the principles of common but differentiated responsibility (cbdr) and policy coherence for sustainable development , as well as ensure a green transition that is just and inclusive;


### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up; ### 26. calls for european support to help african countries implement the paris agreement to be stepped up , through adequate funding for mitigation , adaptation and loss and damage while promoting an inclusive stakeholder participation in the elaboration and implementation of ndcs , nap and national agricultural investment plans , among others;


### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; ### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; encourages , therefore , the eu and the member states to promote and strengthen cooperation with their african partners in the energy and climate sectors in accordance with the objectives of the green deal; notes to this end that renewable energy and energy efficiency are crucial elements in bridging the gap in access to energy on the african continent , while ensuring the necessary reduction in co2; calls on the eu , in implementing the new hydrogen strategy , to cooperate with its african counterparts to develop this energy resource , in terms of both production and distribution , with suitable investment , in the interest of obtaining mutual and equal benefits;


### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer; ### 29. notes that access to affordable energy is essential; stresses the importance of channelling investment towards the development of renewable energy and of facilitating technology transfer , with a focus on decentralised micro-generation and small-scale renewable energy technologies that deliver energy needs locally;


### 30. stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent means that the search for solutions based on the sustainable city should be the subject of more intensive dialogue between the two continents; ### 30. stresses that the urbanisation of the african continent including to the needs of young people and marginalized groups , should be the subject of more intensive dialogue and cooperation between the two continents;


### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation; ### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms , with particular attention to women farmers , and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation , aiming by 2030 to “ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production , that help maintain ecosystems , that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change , extreme weather , drought , flooding and other disasters , and that progressively improve land and soil quality (sdg target 2.4)”;


### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation; ### 33. emphasises the importance of supporting small farms , with particular attention to women and young farmers , and pastoralism in order to boost their contribution to food sovereignty and food security , sustainable resource management and biodiversity conservation;


### 34. encourages exchanges of best practices between european and african farmers and , in particular , contacts between young farmers; ### 34. encourages exchanges of best practices between european and african farmers and , in particular , contacts between young farmers and stronger reliance on the contributions of african traditional knowledge to a just transition , especially regarding agriculture practices , fisheries and forests’ protection , thereby empowering the african people and local communities;


### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders; ### 35. stresses that the digital transformation represents a tremendous development lever for access to education , training and health , participation in political decision-making , as well as for the modernisation of the agricultural sector , but that it can also bring with it the risk of increasing inequalities , in particular between the genders and that it is necessary to bridge the digital gender gap for a truly inclusive digital transformation; stresses that the digital transformation must support equal access , use and creation of digital technology , with a view to bridging the digital gap , including the digital gender gap;


### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation and access to digital services , in order to foster social inclusion; ### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation and access to digital services , the mainstreaming of digital skills and literacy in formal and informal education while encouraging girls and young women’s participation in these subjects , and equal access to digital services including in health , education and social protection in order to foster social inclusion;


### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation and access to digital services , in order to foster social inclusion; ### 36. stresses that the partnership should promote research and innovation , the mainstreaming of digital skills and literacy in formal and informal education while encouraging girls and young women’s participation in these subjects , and equal access to digital services , in order to foster social inclusion;


### 38. stresses that data collection and statistical analyses are fundamental to informed decision-making , particularly in the fields of agriculture , natural resource management and governance; ### 38. stresses that accurate and comparable disaggregated data collection and statistical analyses are fundamental to informed decision-making , particularly in the fields of agriculture , natural resource management and governance at national and decentralized level;


### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; ### 40. notes that , in recent years , migration and asylum issues have dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration and forced displacement should be highlighted; calls for the adoption of an eu-africa partnership on migration and mobility that puts the human dignity of refugees and migrants at their heart , that is grounded in the principles of solidarity , shared responsibility , and respect for human rights and international and refugee law;


### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; ### 40. notes that , in recent years , the migration issue has dominated the africa-eu relationship and that this may have had a damaging effect on the way the two continents perceive one another; considers that the human dimension of migration should be highlighted; calls for the adoption of an eu-africa partnership on migration and mobility that puts the human dignity of refugees and migrants at their heart , that is grounded in the principles of solidarity , shared responsibility , and respect for human rights and international and refugee law;


### 41. considers that the success of the partnership will hinge on significant improvements in mobility opportunities between the various components of african and european societies; ### 41. considers that the success of the partnership will hinge on significant improvements in mobility opportunities between the various components of african and european societies , and in global solidarity as outlined in the global compact on refugees (gcr);


### 42. calls for legal migration channels to be developed; ### 42. calls for legal migration channels to be developed including pathways for decent employment across all skills levels and end detention of children in relation to their migratory status; stresses the need for a coherent eu engagement , ensuring that cooperation on fighting irregular migration or on integrated border management has no negative impacts one existing frameworks of regional mobility in the african continent or on human rights; recalls the need that any partnership on migration and mobility must take into account the two global compacts on migrations and refugees (global compact for safe , orderly and regular migration - gcm , global compact on refugees - gcr);


### 42. calls for legal migration channels to be developed; ### 42. calls for legal migration channels to be developed , including pathways for decent employment across all skill levels; stresses the need for a coherent eu engagement ensuring that cooperation on fighting irregular migration or on integrated border management has no negative impacts on existing frameworks of regional mobility in the african continent and on human rights;


### 43. stresses the need for europe to step up its commitments on resettlement and the other legal avenues for people in need of international protection; ### 43. stresses the need for europe to step up its commitments on resettlement and the other legal avenues for people in need of international protection , including through complementary pathways , such as humanitarian admission programmes , humanitarian visas , student scholarships and community sponsorship; and to equally step up its political and financial commitments to support african partners develop sustainable approaches for refugees , internal displaced people (idps) and stateless persons.


### 43. stresses the need for europe to step up its commitments on resettlement and the other legal avenues for people in need of international protection; ### 43. stresses the need for europe to step up its commitments on resettlement and the other legal avenues for people in need of international protection including through complementary pathways , such as humanitarian admission programmes , student scholarship , humanitarian visas and community sponsorship;


### 44. highlights parliament’s opposition to making the granting of official development assistance conditional on its being used for migration management purposes; ### 44. highlights parliament’s opposition to making the granting of official development assistance conditional on its being used for migration management purposes; rejects any kind of conditionality on external financial instruments (efis) based on eu’s migration and border policies; is opposed to efis being used to control and manage migration flows in africa and calls for effective mechanisms to be put in place to be able to thoroughly control the final destination of those funds and to assess the projects which received funding;


### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as tolerance , solidarity , cooperation , and civic engagement; ### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as tolerance , solidarity , cooperation , and civic engagement , equality , and inclusiveness , while substantially contributing to fundamental educational and cultural values , and serves as a vector for integration and health-enhancing physical activity; recalls that the union's sport policy must support the aims and objectives of both professional and amateur sports;


### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as tolerance , solidarity , cooperation , and civic engagement; ### 2. recalls also that sport promotes and teaches values such as mutual respect and understanding , solidarity , diversity , fairness , cooperation , and civic engagement; emphasizes that sport knows no borders and unites people from different socioeconomic backgrounds;


### 2. acknowledges that intellectual property rights are important for sport events’ organisers , as their exploitation represents a source of income , in particular in relation to the licensing of broadcasting rights for the sport events they organise; ### 2. acknowledges that intellectual property rights are important for sport events’ organisers , as their exploitation represents a source of income , in particular in relation to the licensing of broadcasting rights for the sport events they organise; emphasizes the importance of this income for the funding and investment in grass roots sport , or amateur sports , and its contribution to society as an equalizer of people from different socio-economic backgrounds , with different physical abilities and of different genders.


### 3. acknowledges that sport is a growing economic sector , which represents 2 ,12% of union gdp and 2 ,72% of employment within the union (representing an estimated 5 ,67 million jobs)2 ; ### 3. acknowledges that sport is a growing economic sector , which represents 2 ,12% of union gdp and 2 ,72% of employment within the union2; acknowledges that the vast majority of sporting activities takes place in non-profit structures based on volunteering activity with 35 million amateurs assisting the development of mass-participation sport and the dissemination of sporting ideals , as do clubs and charitable sports associations;


### 3. considers that tackling online piracy of sport events that are broadcast “live” and which economic value lies in the “live” broadcast is the main challenge that sport events’ organisers face; ### 3. considers that tackling online piracy of sport events that are broadcast “live” and whose economic value lies in the “live” broadcast is the only challenge that sport events’ organisers face which may require a legislative response at union level;


### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events constitute the primary source of income for professional sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; notes that such income is vital for the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly on revenue from sports broadcasting rights; ### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events constitute the primary source of income for professional sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; underlines the need to strike a balance between the rights of sports organisers and the rights of the free media with regards to freedom of expression and freedom of the press; notes that such income is vital for the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly on revenue from sports broadcasting rights;


### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events constitute the primary source of income for professional sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; notes that such income is vital for the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly on revenue from sports broadcasting rights; ### 4. considers that broadcasting rights to live sport events together with sponsorship , advertisement and merchandising constitute the primary source of income for professional sport in the union and that such events represent an important source of content for media operators; notes that such income is vital for the development of grassroots sports given that in many european countries redistribution to grassroots sport depends directly on revenue from sports broadcasting rights;


### 4. stresses that , given the specific nature of live sport events broadcast and the fact that their value is mainly limited to the duration of the sport event in question , enforcement procedures need to be as swift as possible and to allow for immediate removal of illegal content; ### 4. stresses that , given the specific nature of live sport events broadcast and the fact that their value is mainly limited to the duration of the sport event in question , enforcement procedures need to be as swift as possible and to allow for the timely and efficient removal of illegal content;


### 5. considers , however , that the current legal framework for injunction and for notice and take down mechanisms does not allow for an effective and timely enforcement of rights to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; considers , therefore , that concrete measures , specific for live sport event broadcasts , should be adopted to adapt the current legal framework to fit these specific challenges and to allow for the prompt removal of illegal sport events broadcasts online; is of the view that real-time take down should be the objective to pursue; ### 5. considers , however , that the current legal framework for injunction and for notice and take down mechanisms does not always guarantee for an effective and timely enforcement of rights to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; considers , therefore , that concrete measures , specific for live sport event broadcasts , should be adopted to adapt the current legal framework to fit these specific challenges and to allow for the timely and efficient removal of illegal sport events broadcasts online; is of the view that real-time take down , provided that there are no doubts about the ownership of the right concerned and the fact that the transmission was not authorised should be the sole objective to pursue;


### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that there is a lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the union in this specific context; ### 6. underlines , also , that the general framework provided for by union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one member state to another; is of the view that there is a lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; welcomes efforts to harmonise the procedures and remedies in the union in the context of the digital services act package;


### 7. notes that sport events’ organisers invest significant financial , technical and human resources to address online piracy and engage with service providers; ### 7. notes that sport events’ organisers invest significant financial , technical and human resources to address online piracy , engage with service providers , and rely heavily on the large digital infrastructure for ticketing systems , athlete tracking , e-commerce solutions , data and statistical analytics;


### 7. recalls that the directive on electronic commerce provides that certain online service providers are to act expeditiously to remove or disable access to illegal information they store , upon obtaining actual knowledge or awareness thereof , through notices submitted to them; considers , however , that the current notice and take down procedure does not allow for swift enforcement in a way that provides effective remedies , considering the specific characteristic of “live” sport events; ### 7. recalls that the directive on electronic commerce provides that certain online service providers are to act expeditiously to remove or disable access to illegal information they store , upon obtaining actual knowledge or awareness thereof , through notices submitted to them; maintains that the notice and action procedure should form the basis for measures addressing illegal content in the union; considers , however , that the current notice and take down procedure does not always guarantee swift enforcement in a way that provides effective remedies , considering the specific characteristic of “live” sport events; underlines that all provisions to be taken must be in line with the future digital services act;


### 8. calls on the commission to propose concrete measures specifically adapted to live sport events allowing for immediate removal of , or the disabling of access to , content , including a real-time take down procedure; ### 8. calls on the commission to propose concrete measures specifically adapting notice and action procedures to live sport events allowing for the timely and efficient removal of , or the disabling of access to , illegal broadcasts , where there are no doubts about the ownership of the right concerned and the fact that the transmission was not authorised; stresses , nevertheless , that the core provisions of the directive on electronic commerce , such as the prohibition of general monitoring obligations and the limited liability regime , must be upheld;


### 10. underlines that the legal offers of sports content should be better promoted in the union and calls on the commission to take measures that make it easier to find legal offers of sports content and to regularly update the list of such offers on agorateka.eu; ### 10. underlines that the legal offers of sports content should be better promoted in the union and calls on the commission to take measures that make it easier to find legal offers of sports content and to regularly update the list of such offers on agorateka.eu; stresses that the responsibility for illegal online activities primarily rests with the providers of streams and platforms , not the consumers , who often unintentionally come across illegal online content and should be further informed on the legal options available;


### 10. emphasises the need for safeguards to ensure that the legal framework strikes the right balance between the need for efficiency of enforcement measures and the need to protect third party rights; ### 10. emphasises the need for safeguards to ensure that the legal framework strikes the right balance between the need for efficiency of enforcement measures and the need to protect third party rights , including access to effective judicial remedy , appropriate information about the alleged infringement for the affected service providers and internet users , and adequate safeguards in relation to the protection of personal data;


### 12. calls on the commission to present without delay a legislative proposal to address the problem of online piracy of sports broadcasts; ### 12. calls on the commission to present without delay a legislative proposal to address the problem of online piracy of sports broadcasts , because there is no single legal framework in the member states and certainly not in third countries; stresses the need for a union-wide regulation to provide a wide response to illegal broadcasting by regulating the responsibility of the platforms that host such illegal broadcasts;


### 12. calls on the commission to present without delay a legislative proposal to address the problem of online piracy of sports broadcasts; ### 12. calls on the commission to present an assessment of the challenges of sport event organisers in the digital environment without delay and to consider a possible legislative proposal , including the possibility to address the problem of online piracy of sports broadcasts in the digital services act;


### 14. calls for the removal of , or blocking of access to , infringing live sport broadcasts from online intermediaries to be immediate , or within a maximum of 30 minutes , after the receipt of notification from rights holders in order to be effective; ### 14. calls for the removal of infringing live sport broadcasts from online intermediaries to be expeditious after the receipt of notification from rightsholders in order to be effective; calls for a robust and effective ‘notice-and-action’ mechanism whilst refraining from imposing any mandatory ‘upload-filtering’ of content and in compliance with the prohibition of a general monitoring obligation; underlines that infringing content should be removed where it is hosted and hosting providers should address the misuse of their service for dissemination; calls on online video streaming services to take additional voluntary measures to remove or block access to infringing live sport broadcasts;


### 14. calls for the removal of , or blocking of access to , infringing live sport broadcasts from online intermediaries to be immediate , or within a maximum of 30 minutes , after the receipt of notification from rights holders in order to be effective; ### 14. calls for the removal of , or blocking of access to , infringing live sport broadcasts from online intermediaries to be immediate , or as fast as possible within a maximum of 30 minutes , after the receipt of notification from rights holders in order to be effective;


### 15. insists that providers of streaming servers and streaming platforms should implement a real-time take down tool to remove or disable access to illegal live sports broadcasts available on their services; ### 15. insists that providers of streaming servers and streaming platforms should implement specific measures to take down and remove or disable access to infringing content as illegal live sports broadcasts available on their services; underlines the need for establishing clear redress mechanisms , with the option to appeal against any decision to remove or disable the content , in order to prevent potential abuses and unfair commercial or competition practices;


### 16. considers that member states and stakeholders should continue promoting among consumers a responsible online consumption of sports content; ### 16. considers that member states and stakeholders should continue promoting among consumers a responsible online consumption of sports content while ensuring that the integrity of the internal market and competition law are respected;


### b. whereas the illegal transmission of sport events not only causes significant economic harm to the sector , which results in losses in subscription and advertising revenue , but is also part of the activities of criminal organisations , that are also harmful for consumers; ### b. whereas the illegal transmission of sport events not only causes significant economic harm to the sector , which results in losses in subscription and advertising revenue , but is also harmful for fans and consumers often as part of the activities of criminal organisations;


### d. whereas action should focus on the root cause of illegal content streams , namely illegal website enablers and not on individuals who unwillingly and unknowingly are involved in illegal streaming; ### d. whereas action should focus on the root cause of illegal content streams , namely illegal website enablers and not on individuals , including fans and consumers , who unwillingly and unknowingly are involved in illegal streaming;


### e. whereas the professional illegal transmission of a whole sport event should be distinguished from short sequences shared among fans and pertaining to fan culture and from content shared by journalists for the purpose of informing the general public as set out in the audiovisual media services directive; ### e. whereas the professional illegal transmission of a whole sport event should be distinguished from short sequences shared among and by fans that pertain to a fan culture and from content shared by journalists and news reporters for the purpose of informing the general public as set out in the audiovisual media services directive and in the exercise of their right to freedom of expression;


### h. whereas , however , the current legal framework does not allow for the immediate action needed to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; whereas , moreover , member states have adopted rules on notice and action mechanisms that are not harmonised; ### h. whereas , however , the current legal framework does not allow for the immediate action needed to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; whereas , moreover , some member states have adopted different rules on notice and action mechanisms that are not harmonised at union level;


### 1. requests that the commission submit without undue delay a proposal for legislative acts , following the recommendations set out in the annex hereto; ### 1. requests that the commission , after carrying out the necessary impact assessments and stakeholder consultations , submit a proposal for legislative acts , following the recommendations set out in the annex hereto;


### 9. notes that injunction procedures are relatively long and do not cope with the specific issue of illegal broadcasting of sport events; stresses the existence of practices developed at national level , such as live injunctions and dynamic injunctions , that have proved to be solutions to tackle piracy of sport events broadcasts more efficiently; calls for the introduction in union law of injunction procedures aimed at allowing real-time blocking of access to or removal of illegal online live sport content based on the model of “live” blocking orders and “dynamic injunctions”; ### 9. notes that injunction procedures are relatively long and do not cope with the specific issue of illegal broadcasting of sport events; stresses the existence of practices developed at national level , such as live injunctions and dynamic injunctions , that have proved to be solutions to tackle piracy of sport events broadcasts more efficiently; calls on the commission to explore the possible introduction in union law of injunction procedures aimed at addressing illegal online live sport content in real time , based on the model of “live” blocking orders and “dynamic injunctions” , including an evaluation of the efficiency of such measures and their impact on fundamental rights online;


### - to further harmonise , without prejudice to the general union framework to be defined in a digital services act , procedures and remedies in the union to boost the efficiency of enforcement tools , including in the cross-border context; ### - to further assess the need to harmonise , without prejudice to the general union framework to be defined in a digital services act , procedures and remedies in the union to boost the efficiency of enforcement tools , including in the cross-border context;


### - to improve enforcement tools to allow for real-time take down of illegal live sport content , considering their need for effective notice and take down mechanisms which imply immediate measures to be taken; ### - to evaluate the efficiency of enforcement tools addressing illegal live sport content , considering their need for effective notice and take down mechanisms which imply timely and efficient measures to be taken;


### - to harmonise the use of swift and adaptable blocking procedures in the event of repeated violations already established allowing for real-time blocking of access to illegal online transmissions of live sport events , based on the model of “live” blocking orders and “dynamic injunctions”; ### - to explore the possibilities of harmonising the use of swift and adaptable procedures in the event of repeated violations already established allowing for court-ordered real-time blocking of access to illegal online transmissions of live sport events , based on the model of “live” blocking orders and “dynamic injunctions”;


### - to ensure that the measures to be proposed are proportionate and keep the right balance between the need for the enforcement measures to be efficient and the need to protect third party rights; ### - to ensure that the measures to be proposed are proportionate and keep the right balance between the need for the enforcement measures to be efficient and the need to protect third party rights , including service providers , fans and consumers whose fundamental rights to freedom of expression and information , privacy and protection of personal data , the right to conduct a business and the right to an effective remedy , cannot be undermined by the enforcement of copyright of sport events’ organisers;


### without prejudice to the modification , in the framework of a future digital services act , of the general rules regarding the manner in which illegal online content is tackled by online intermediaries , directive 2000/31/ec (the directive on electronic commerce) should be amended or specific provisions regarding the rights of sport events organisers should be introduced in union legislation , in order to: ### without prejudice to the modification , in the framework of a future digital services act , of the general rules regarding the manner in which illegal online content is tackled by online intermediaries , specific provisions regarding the rights of sport events organisers should be introduced in union legislation , in order to:


### - clarify the concept behind the phrase “acts expeditiously” set out in article 14 of the directive on electronic commerce in relation to an online intermediary , such that “expeditiously” is considered to mean “immediately from the notification of the infringement by rightholders and no later than 30 minutes after the start of the sport event”. ### - clarify the concept behind the phrase “acts expeditiously” set out in article 14 of the directive on electronic commerce in relation to an online intermediary , such that “expeditiously” is considered to mean “immediately from the notification of the infringement by rightholders and by no later than half-time of the sport event in question;


### - allow for real-time take down procedures targeting illegal live sport content , provided that there are no doubts about the ownership of the right and the fact that the transmission was not authorised; ### - allow for real-time take down procedures targeting illegal live sport content , provided that a competent judicial body establishes that there are no doubts about the ownership of the right concerned and the fact that the transmission was not authorised;


### - ensure that the measures to be taken by intermediaries are effective , justified , proportionate , adequate , taking into account the seriousness and the scale of the infringement; make sure , for example , that the blocking of access to , or removal of , illegal content does not require the blocking of an entire platform containing services that are legal , which would be disproportionate , unless the proportion of illegal services on a specific server demonstrates that the availability of legal services is only incidental; ### - ensure that the measures to be taken by intermediaries are effective , justified , proportionate , adequate , taking into account the seriousness and the scale of the infringement , as well as the seriousness of the interference with fundamental rights of service providers and internet users , whilst fully respecting the principles of the directive on electronic commerce and the future digital services act; make sure , for example , that the blocking of access to , or removal of , illegal content does not require the general monitoring of content , the blocking of entire ip addresses under which different domains can be hosted , or the blocking of an entire platform containing services that are legal , which would be disproportionate , unless the proportion of illegal services on a specific server demonstrates that the availability of legal services is only incidental;


### - harmonise legislation allowing , where live sport events are concerned , for the use of injunctions that should have the effect of blocking the access not only to the infringing website , but to any other website that contains the same infringement , regardless of the domain name or ip address used , and without the need for a new injunction to be issued; ### deleted


### - specify that the removal of the illegal content should take place immediately after reception of the notice and no later than 30 minutes after the event started , provided that there is no doubt about who owns the content and whether any direct or indirect consent was given by the rightholders to make the content available to the public; strong indication should be put on the rightholders to prevent any removal of legal content; to that end , blocking access to or removing illegal content should in principle not require blocking the access to a server that hosts legal services and content; ### - specify that the removal of the illegal content should take place immediately after reception of the notice and by no later than half-time of the sport event in question , provided that there is no doubt about who owns the content and whether any direct or indirect consent was given by the rightholders to make the content available to the public; rightholders should also be held responsible for preventing any removal of legal content; to that end , blocking access to or removing illegal content should in principle not require blocking the access to a server that hosts legal services and content;


### a. whereas the european green deal sets the target of a climate-neutral european union by 2050 , thereby putting the climate emergency at the centre of all the union’s programmes and policies; ### a. whereas the european green deal sets the target of a climate-neutral european union by 2050 , thereby putting the climate emergency at the centre of all the union’s programmes and policies; whereas the european green deal will promote public awareness and citizens’ involvement in climate action by developing a comprehensive european agenda that rethinks education and training programmes;


### b. whereas education , sport , volunteering and culture play a fundamental role in the green transition as regards awareness-raising , learning , communication and the sharing of knowledge , and whereas the potential they offer can be exploited to develop innovative ways of tackling environmental challenges; ### b. whereas education , sport , volunteering and culture play a fundamental role in the green transition as regards awareness-raising , learning , communication and the sharing of knowledge and good practices , and whereas the potential they offer can be exploited throughout the next programming period to develop innovative ways of tackling environmental challenges;


### c. whereas the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps (esc) and creative europe programmes all have an impact on the daily lives of millions of europeans; ### c. whereas the erasmus+ , european solidarity corps (esc) and creative europe programmes all have an impact on the daily lives of millions of europeans and underpin better cohesion and cultural understanding across europe;


### h. whereas creative europe has a role to play in promoting culture and the audiovisual media , which can help raise people’s awareness of environmental issues and are also a unique source of creative solutions; ### h. whereas creative europe plays a key role in promoting culture as a pillar of sustainable development to build more resilient societies through creative solutions and audiovisual content , which can help raise people’s awareness of environmental issues;


### m. whereas digital technologies also have an environmental footprint; ### m. whereas the expansion of digitalisation also have an environmental footprint;


### n. whereas there are currently few incentives – particularly of a financial nature – to encourage participants in the three programmes to shift to more environmentally friendly means of transport; ### n. whereas there are currently few incentives – particularly of a financial nature – to encourage participants in the three programmes to shift to more environmentally friendly means of transport and behaviours;