### (2) this regulation is without prejudice to specific provisions in other union legal acts regarding access to or re-use of certain categories of data , or requirements related to processing of personal or non-personal data. where a sector-specific union legal act requires public sector bodies , providers of data sharing services or registered entities providing data altruism services to comply with specific additional technical , administrative or organisational requirements , including through an authorisation or certification regime , those provisions of that sector-specific union legal act shall also apply. ### (2) this regulation is without prejudice to specific provisions in other union legal acts regarding access to or re-use of certain categories of data , or requirements related to processing of personal or non-personal data. where a sector-specific union legal act requires public sector bodies , providers of data sharing services or registered entities providing data altruism services to comply with specific additional technical , administrative or organisational requirements , including through an authorisation or certification regime , those provisions of that sector-specific union legal act shall also apply. regulation (eu) 2016/679 applies to any form of further use of data. in this respect , sensitive personal data shall not be re-used for security reasons.


### (10) ‘data altruism’ means the consent by data subjects to process personal data pertaining to them , or permissions of other data holders to allow the use of their non-personal data without seeking a reward , for purposes of general interest , such as scientific research purposes or improving public services; ### (10) ‘data altruism’ means the consent by data subjects to process personal data pertaining to them , or permissions of other data holders to allow the use of their non-personal data without seeking a reward , for purposes of general interest , in accordance with the union treaties and national legislation , such as scientific research purposes or improving public services;


### (2) by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , an exclusive right to re-use data referred to in that paragraph may be granted to the extent necessary for the provision of a service or a product in the general interest. ### (2) by way of derogation from paragraph 1 , an exclusive right to re-use data referred to in that paragraph may be granted to the extent necessary for the provision of a service or a product in the general interest , defined and justified why it is of general interest.


### (5) the period of exclusivity of the right to re-use data shall not exceed three years. where a contract is concluded , the duration of the contract awarded shall be as aligned with the period of exclusivity. ### (5) the period of exclusivity of the right to re-use data shall not exceed two years. where a contract is concluded , the duration of the contract awarded shall be as aligned with the period of exclusivity.


### (7) agreements or other practices falling within the scope of the prohibition in paragraph 1 , which do not meet the conditions set out in paragraph 2 , and which were concluded before the date of entry into force of this regulation shall be terminated at the end of the contract and in any event at the latest within three years after the date of entry into force of this regulation. ### (7) agreements or other practices falling within the scope of the prohibition in paragraph 1 , which do not meet the conditions set out in paragraph 2 , and which were concluded before the date of entry into force of this regulation shall be terminated at the end of the contract and in any event at the latest within two years after the date of entry into force of this regulation.


### (1) public sector bodies which are competent under national law to grant or refuse access for the re-use of one or more of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) shall make publicly available the conditions for allowing such re-use. in that task , they may be assisted by the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1). ### (1) public sector bodies which are competent under national law to grant or refuse justified access for the re-use of one or more of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) shall make publicly available the conditions for allowing such re-use. in that task , they may be assisted by the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1).


### (2) conditions for re-use shall be non-discriminatory , proportionate and objectively justified with regard to categories of data and purposes of re-use and the nature of the data for which re-use is allowed. these conditions shall not be used to restrict competition. ### (2) conditions for re-use shall be lawful , clearly indicated , non-discriminatory , proportionate and objectively justified with regard to categories of data and purposes of re-use and the nature of the data for which re-use is allowed. these conditions shall not be used to restrict competition.


### (2) conditions for re-use shall be non-discriminatory , proportionate and objectively justified with regard to categories of data and purposes of re-use and the nature of the data for which re-use is allowed. these conditions shall not be used to restrict competition. ### (2) conditions for re-use shall be ethical , transparent , sustainable , non-discriminatory , proportionate and objectively justified with regard to categories of data and purposes of re-use and the nature of the data for which re-use is allowed. these conditions shall not be used to restrict competition.


### (3) public sector bodies may impose an obligation to re-use only pre-processed data where such pre-processing aims to anonymize or pseudonymise personal data or delete commercially confidential information , including trade secrets. ### (3) public sector bodies shall impose an obligation to re-use only pre-processed data and an obligation that data containing trade secrets is processed accordingly. they shall ensure that companies do not have direct access to protected data and consequently cannot carry out anonymization of this data.


### (3) public sector bodies may impose an obligation to re-use only pre-processed data where such pre-processing aims to anonymize or pseudonymise personal data or delete commercially confidential information , including trade secrets. ### (3) public sector bodies shall impose an obligation to re-use only pre-processed data where such pre-processing aims to anonymise or pseudonymise personal data or delete commercially confidential information , and data containing trade secrets are processed accordingly. it must be ensured that companies do not have direct access to protected data and that , as a consequence , anonymisation cannot be conducted by them.


### (4) public sector bodies may impose obligations ### (4) public sector bodies shall impose obligations


### to access and re-use the data within the physical premises in which the secure processing environment is located , if remote access cannot be allowed without jeopardising the rights and interests of third parties. ### to access and re-use the data within the physical premises in which the secure processing environment is located , in accordance with high security standards to be established and continuously monitored.


### (5) the public sector bodies shall impose conditions that preserve the integrity of the functioning of the technical systems of the secure processing environment used. the public sector body shall be able to verify any results of processing of data undertaken by the re-user and reserve the right to prohibit the use of results that contain information jeopardising the rights and interests of third parties. ### (5) the public sector bodies shall impose conditions that preserve the integrity of the functioning of the technical systems of the secure processing environment used. the public sector body shall be able to verify the means and any results of processing of data undertaken by the re-user and reserve the right to prohibit the use of results that contain information jeopardising the rights and interests of third parties. to this end , the public sector bodies shall be equipped with the necessary human and financial resources for monitoring and law enforcement.


### (5) the public sector bodies shall impose conditions that preserve the integrity of the functioning of the technical systems of the secure processing environment used. the public sector body shall be able to verify any results of processing of data undertaken by the re-user and reserve the right to prohibit the use of results that contain information jeopardising the rights and interests of third parties. ### (5) the public sector bodies shall impose conditions that preserve the integrity of the functioning of the technical systems of the secure processing environment used. the public sector body shall be able to verify the different steps of the processing of data undertaken by the re-user until and including the results of such a processing and reserve the right to prohibit the use of results that contain information jeopardising the rights and interests of third parties.


### (6) where the re-use of data cannot be granted in accordance with the obligations laid down in paragraphs 3 to 5 and there is no other legal basis for transmitting the data under regulation (eu) 2016/679 , the public sector body shall support re-users in seeking consent of the data subjects and/or permission from the legal entities whose rights and interests may be affected by such re-use , where it is feasible without disproportionate cost for the public sector. in that task they may be assisted by the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1). ### (6) where the re-use of data cannot be granted in accordance with the obligations laid down in paragraphs 3 to 5 and there is no other legal basis for transmitting the data under regulation (eu) 2016/679 , the public sector body shall support re-users in seeking consent of the data subjects and/or permission from the legal entities whose rights and interests may be affected by such re-use , where it is feasible without disproportionate cost for the public sector. in that task they may be assisted by the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1). all processing of personal data shall occur in full compliance with the gdpr and be accompanied by appropriate data protection safeguards. re-use of data must be conditional on the signature by the re-user of a confidentiality agreement as set out in recital 11.


### (13) where the re-user intends to transfer non-personal data to a third country , the public sector body shall inform the data holder about the transfer of data to that third country. ### (13) where the re-user intends to transfer non-personal data to a third country , the public sector body shall inform the data holder about the transfer of data to that third country and for what purposes of general interest.


### (2) any fees shall be non-discriminatory , proportionate and objectively justified and shall not restrict competition. ### (2) any fees shall be non-discriminatory , proportionate and objectively justified and shall not restrict competition , cover the costs of monitoring and enforcement. they shall not create incentives to sell or lower the protection of sensitive data.


### (4) where they apply fees , public sector bodies shall take measures to incentivise the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) for non-commercial purposes and by small and medium-sized enterprises in line with state aid rules. ### (4) where they apply fees , public sector bodies shall take measures to incentivise the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) for non-commercial purposes in the public interest and by small and medium-sized enterprises in line with state aid rules by allowing re-use at a lower cost or for free.


### assisting the public sector bodies , where relevant , in obtaining consent or permission by re-users for re-use for altruistic and other purposes in line with specific decisions of data holders , including on the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the data processing is intended to take place; ### assisting the public sector bodies , where relevant , in obtaining consent or permission by re-users for re-use for altruistic and other purposes in line with specific decisions of data holders , including on the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the data processing is intended to take place and in the preparation of data literacy tools to provide information to data holders in a comprehensive and fully understandable manner allowing them to make informed choices;


### (4) the competent body or bodies shall have adequate legal and technical capacities and expertise to be able to comply with relevant union or national law concerning the access regimes for the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1). ### (4) the competent body or bodies shall have adequate human resources as well as legal and technical capacities and expertise to be able to comply with relevant union or national law concerning the access regimes for the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) , so that data protection , privacy and confidentiality are fully respected. the competences and resources of the competent body or bodies shall prohibit unjustified outsourcing.


### (5) the member states shall communicate to the commission the identity of the competent bodies designated pursuant to paragraph 1 by [date of application of this regulation]. they shall also communicate to the commission any subsequent modification of the identity of those bodies. ### (5) the member states shall communicate to the commission the identity of the competent bodies designated pursuant to paragraph 1 by [date of application of this regulation]. they shall also communicate to the commission any subsequent modification of the identity of those bodies within three days after the modification.


### (3) requests for the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) shall be granted or refused by the competent public sector bodies or the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1) within a reasonable time , and in any case within two months from the date of the request. ### (3) requests for the re-use of the categories of data referred to in article 3 (1) shall be granted or refused by the competent public sector bodies or the competent bodies referred to in article 7 (1) within two months from the date of the request.


### intermediation services between data holders which are legal persons and potential data users , including making available the technical or other means to enable such services; those services may include bilateral or multilateral exchanges of data or the creation of platforms or databases enabling the exchange or joint exploitation of data , as well as the establishment of a specific infrastructure for the interconnection of data holders and data users; ### intermediation services whose sole purpose is to facilitate data sharing between data holders which are legal persons and potential data users , including making available the technical or other means to enable such services; those services may include bilateral or multilateral exchanges of data or the creation of platforms or databases enabling the exchange or joint use of data , as well as the establishment of a specific infrastructure for the interconnection of data holders and data users;


### services of data cooperatives , that is to say services supporting data subjects or one-person companies or micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , who are members of the cooperative or who confer the power to the cooperative to negotiate terms and conditions for data processing before they consent , in making informed choices before consenting to data processing , and allowing for mechanisms to exchange views on data processing purposes and conditions that would best represent the interests of data subjects or legal persons. ### services of data cooperatives , that is to say services enabling several data subjects , including one-person companies or micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , to exercise collectively the rights provided in regulation (eu) 2016/679 which may be paired by making available data storage services to such data subjects. this could be done by conferring power to the cooperative to negotiate terms and conditions for data processing before they consent , in making informed choices before consenting to data processing , and allowing for mechanisms to exchange views on data processing purposes and conditions that would best represent the interests of data subjects or legal persons.


### (2) this chapter shall be without prejudice to the application of other union and national law to providers of data sharing services , including powers of supervisory authorities to ensure compliance with applicable law , in particular as regard the protection of personal data and competition law. ### (2) this chapter shall be without prejudice to the application of other union and national law to providers of data sharing services , including powers of supervisory authorities to ensure compliance with applicable law , in particular as regard the protection of personal data , intellectual property rights and competition law.


### (1) any provider of data sharing services who intends to provide the services referred to in article 9 (1) shall submit a notification to the competent authority referred to in article 12. ### (1) any provider of data sharing services who intends to provide the services referred to in article 9 (1) shall submit a notification to the competent authority referred to in article 12 at least ten days prior to starting its activity.


### (3) a provider of data sharing services that is not established in the union , but offers the services referred to in article 9 (1) within the union , shall appoint a legal representative in one of the member states in which those services are offered. the provider shall be deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the member state in which the legal representative is established. ### (3) a provider of data sharing services that is not established in the union , but offers the services referred to in article 9 (1) within the union , shall appoint a legal representative in one of the member states in which those services are offered. the provider shall be deemed to be under the jurisdiction of the member state in which the legal representative is established. the provider of the data sharing service shall provide the legal representative with the necessary resources to ensure efficient collaboration with relevant national authorities. the designation of a representative by the provider of data sharing services shall be without prejudice to legal actions which could be initiated against the provider of data sharing services themselves.


### a website where information on the provider and the activities can be found , where applicable; ### a website where clear , complete and up-to-date information on the provider and the activities can be found;


### a description of the service the provider intends to provide; ### a description of the service the provider intends to provide including by specifying which types of services referred in article 9(1) of this regulation are provided;


### the estimated date for starting the activity; ### the date for starting the activity;


### (7) at the request of the provider , the competent authority shall , within one week , issue a standardised declaration , confirming that the provider has submitted the notification referred to in paragraph 4. ### (7) at the request of the provider , the competent authority shall , within a maximum of one week , issue a standardised declaration , confirming that the provider has submitted the notification referred to in paragraph 4.


### (10) the competent authority may charge fees. such fees shall be proportionate and objective and be based on the administrative costs related to the monitoring of compliance and other market control activities of the competent authorities in relation to notifications of data sharing services. ### deleted


### (2) the metadata collected from the provision of the data sharing service may be used only for the development of that service; ### (2) the metadata collected from the provision of the data sharing service may be used only for the development of that service respecting the gdpr as a legal basis of processing of personal data;


### (10) the provider offering services to data subjects shall act in the data subjects’ best interest when facilitating the exercise of their rights , in particular by advising data subjects on potential data uses and standard terms and conditions attached to such uses; ### (10) the provider offering services to data subjects shall act in the data subjects’ best interest when facilitating the exercise of their rights , in particular by advising data subjects and ensure they understand potential data uses and terms and conditions attached to such uses;


### (3) the designated competent authorities , the data protection authorities , the national competition authorities , the authorities in charge of cybersecurity , and other relevant sectorial authorities shall exchange the information which is necessary for the exercise of their tasks in relation to data sharing providers. ### (3) the designated competent authorities , the data protection authorities , the national competition authorities , the authorities in charge of cybersecurity , and other relevant sectorial authorities shall exchange the information which is necessary for the exercise of their tasks in relation to data sharing providers. the data protection authorities shall be designated as the main competent authorities for the supervision and enforcement of the provisions under chapter iv of the regulation.


### (3) the designated competent authorities , the data protection authorities , the national competition authorities , the authorities in charge of cybersecurity , and other relevant sectorial authorities shall exchange the information which is necessary for the exercise of their tasks in relation to data sharing providers. ### (3) the designated competent authorities , the data protection authorities , the national competition authorities , the authorities in charge of cybersecurity , and other relevant sectorial authorities shall ensure adequate coordination measures to exchange the information which is necessary for the exercise of their tasks in relation to data sharing providers.


### (3) where the competent authority finds that a provider of data sharing services does not comply with one or more of the requirements laid down in article 10 or 11 , it shall notify that provider of those findings and give it the opportunity to state its views , within a reasonable time limit. ### (3) where the competent authority finds that a provider of data sharing services does not comply with one or more of the requirements laid down in article 10 or 11 , it shall notify that provider of those findings and give it the opportunity to state its views , within ten days.


### (4) the competent authority shall have the power to require the cessation of the breach referred to in paragraph 3 either immediately or within a reasonable time limit and shall take appropriate and proportionate measures aimed at ensuring compliance. in this regard , the competent authorities shall be able , where appropriate: ### (4) the competent authority shall have the power to require the cessation of the breach referred to in paragraph 3 either immediately or within ten days and shall take appropriate and proportionate measures aimed at ensuring compliance. in this regard , the competent authorities shall be able , where appropriate:


### (1) each competent authority designated pursuant to article 20 shall keep a register of recognised data altruism organisations. ### (1) each competent authority designated pursuant to article 20 shall keep a register of recognised data altruism organisations. that register shall be accessible to the public.


### (2) the commission shall maintain a union register of recognised data altruism organisations. ### (2) the commission shall maintain a union register of recognised data altruism organisations. the union register shall be accessible to the public.


### (2) the commission shall maintain a union register of recognised data altruism organisations. ### (2) the commission shall maintain a union register of recognised data altruism organisations , which shall be accessible to the public.


### be a legal entity constituted to meet objectives of general interest; ### be a legal entity constituted to meet objectives of general interest , in line with union treaties and national law;


### (7) any entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations shall submit any changes of the information provided pursuant to paragraph 4 to the competent authority within 14 calendar days from the day on which the change takes place. ### (7) any entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations shall submit any changes of the information provided pursuant to paragraph 4 to the competent authority within 14 calendar days from the day on which the change takes place. the competent authority which updated the register shall inform the commission of the modifications made.


### (1) any entity entered in the national register of recognised data altruism organisations shall keep full and accurate records concerning: ### (1) any entity entered in the national register of recognised data altruism organisations shall keep full , comprehensible and accurate records concerning:


### all natural or legal persons that were given the possibility to process data held by that entity; ### all natural or legal persons that were given the possibility to process data held by that entity and their contact details;


### a list of all natural and legal persons that were allowed to use data it holds , including a summary description of the general interest purposes pursued by such data use and the description of the technical means used for it , including a description of the techniques used to preserve privacy and data protection; ### a list of all natural and legal persons that were allowed to use data it holds , including a summary description of the general interest purposes pursued by such data use and the description of the technical means used for it , including a description of the techniques used to preserve privacy and data protection in accordance with national and union law;


### (1) any entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations shall inform data holders: ### (1) any entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations shall inform data holders prior any processing of their data:


### about any processing outside the union. ### about any processing outside the union and the associated risks and the location outside the union where the processing will take place;


### (2) the entity shall also ensure that the data is not be used for other purposes than those of general interest for which it permits the processing. ### (2) the entity shall also ensure that the data is not be used for other purposes than those of general interest for which it permits the processing and ensure that misleading marketing practices are not used to solicit donations of data.


### (2) the entity shall also ensure that the data is not be used for other purposes than those of general interest for which it permits the processing. ### (2) the entity shall also ensure that the data is not be used for other purposes than those of general interest for which it permits the processing. the non-compliance with this requirement should result in a decision by the national competent authority to remove the entity from the register of recognised data altruism organisation.


### (3) where the competent authority finds that an entity does not comply with one or more of the requirements of this chapter it shall notify the entity of those findings and give it the opportunity to state its views , within a reasonable time limit. ### (3) where the competent authority finds that an entity does not comply with one or more of the requirements of this chapter it shall notify the entity of those findings and give it the opportunity to state its views , within ten days.


### (2) the authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the progress of the proceedings and of the decision taken , and shall inform the complainant of the right to an effective judicial remedy provided for in article 25. ### (2) the authority with which the complaint has been lodged shall inform the complainant of the progress of the proceedings and of the decision taken , and shall inform the complainant of the right to an effective judicial remedy provided for in a maximum of 30 days.


### to facilitate the cooperation between national competent authorities under this regulation through capacity-building and the exchange of information , in particular by establishing methods for the efficient exchange of information relating to the notification procedure for data sharing service providers and the registration and monitoring of recognised data altruism organisations. ### to facilitate the cooperation between national competent authorities under this regulation through capacity-building and the exchange of information , in particular by establishing methods for the efficient exchange of information relating to the notification procedure for data sharing service providers and the registration and monitoring of recognised data altruism organisations. it should also ensure adequate cooperation between national competent authorities and any other relevant authorities at national and at union level where necessary for the exercise of their task of monitoring the compliance with the requirements established in this regulation.


### (24) data cooperatives seek to strengthen the position of individuals in making informed choices before consenting to data use , influencing the terms and conditions of data user organisations attached to data use or potentially solving disputes between members of a group on how data can be used when such data pertain to several data subjects within that group. in this context it is important to acknowledge that the rights under regulation (eu) 2016/679 can only be exercised by each individual and cannot be conferred or delegated to a data cooperative. data cooperatives could also provide a useful means for one-person companies , micro , small and medium-sized enterprises that in terms of knowledge of data sharing , are often comparable to individuals. ### (24) data cooperatives and data unions seek to achieve a number of objectives , in particular strengthen the position of individuals to make informed choices before consenting to data use , influencing the terms and conditions of data user organisations attached to data use in a manner that gives better choices to the individual members of the group or potentially solving conflicts in positions of individual members of a group on how data can be used when such data pertain to several data subjects within that group can have effects on other members of the group. data cooperatives could also provide a useful means for one-person companies , micro , small and medium-sized enterprises that in terms of knowledge of data sharing , are often comparable to individuals.


### (27) in order to ensure the compliance of the providers of data sharing services with the conditions set out in this regulation , such providers should have a place of establishment in the union. alternatively , where a provider of data sharing services not established in the union offers services within the union , it should designate a representative. designation of a representative is necessary , given that such providers of data sharing services handle personal data as well as commercially confidential data , which necessitates the close monitoring of the compliance of such service providers with the conditions laid out in this regulation. in order to determine whether such a provider of data sharing services is offering services within the union , it should be ascertained whether it is apparent that the provider of data sharing services is planning to offer services to persons in one or more member states. the mere accessibility in the union of the website or of an email address and of other contact details of the provider of data sharing services , or the use of a language generally used in the third country where the provider of data sharing services is established , should be considered insufficient to ascertain such an intention. however , factors such as the use of a language or a currency generally used in one or more member states with the possibility of ordering services in that other language , or the mentioning of users who are in the union , may make it apparent that the provider of data sharing services is planning to offer services within the union. the representative should act on behalf of the provider of data sharing services and it should be possible for competent authorities to contact the representative. the representative should be designated by a written mandate of the provider of data sharing services to act on the latter's behalf with regard to the latter's obligations under this regulation. ### (27) in order to ensure the compliance of the providers of data sharing services with the conditions set out in this regulation , such providers should have a place of establishment in the union. alternatively , where a provider of data sharing services not established in the union offers services within the union , it should designate a representative. designation of a representative is necessary , given that such providers of data sharing services handle personal data as well as commercially confidential data , which necessitates the close monitoring of the compliance of such service providers with the conditions laid out in this regulation and with other relevant national and union law. in order to determine whether such a provider of data sharing services is offering services within the union , it should be ascertained whether it is apparent that the provider of data sharing services is planning to offer services to persons in one or more member states. the mere accessibility in the union of the website or of an email address and of other contact details of the provider of data sharing services , or the use of a language generally used in the third country where the provider of data sharing services is established , should be considered insufficient to ascertain such an intention. however , factors such as the use of a language or a currency generally used in one or more member states with the possibility of ordering services in that other language , or the mentioning of users who are in the union , may make it apparent that the provider of data sharing services is planning to offer services within the union. the representative should act on behalf of the provider of data sharing services and it should be possible for competent authorities to contact the representative. the representative should be designated by a written mandate of the provider of data sharing services to act on the latter's behalf with regard to the latter's obligations under this regulation.


### (5) ‘data holder’ means a legal person or data subject who , in accordance with applicable union or national law , has the right to grant access to or to share certain personal or non-personal data under its control; ### (5) ‘data rights holder’ [this to be valid in whole text] means;


### (6) ‘data user’ means a natural or legal person who has lawful access to certain personal or non-personal data and is authorised to use that data for commercial or non-commercial purposes; ### (6) ‘data user’ means:


### (12) the natural or legal person to which the right to re-use non-personal data was granted may transfer the data only to those third-countries for which the requirements in paragraphs 9 to 11 are met. ### (12) the natural or legal person to which the right to re-use non-personal data was granted may transfer the data only to those third-countries for which the requirements in paragraphs 8a to 11 are met.


### iii requirements applicable to data sharing services ### iii a european authorisation framework for data sharing service providers


### (8) the re-use regime provided for in this regulation should apply to data the supply of which forms part of the public tasks of the public sector bodies concerned , as defined by law or by other binding rules in the member states. in the absence of such rules the public tasks should be defined in accordance with common administrative practice in the member states , provided that the scope of the public tasks is transparent and subject to review. the public tasks could be defined generally or on a case-by-case basis for individual public sector bodies. as public undertakings are not covered by the definition of public sector body , the data they hold should not be subject to this regulation. data held by cultural and educational establishments , for which intellectual property rights are not incidental , but which are predominantly contained in works and other documents protected by such intellectual property rights , are not covered by this regulation. ### (8) the re-use regime provided for in this regulation should apply to data the supply of which forms part of the public tasks of the public sector bodies concerned , as defined by law or by other binding rules in the member states. in the absence of such rules the public tasks should be defined in accordance with common administrative practice in the member states , provided that the scope of the public tasks is transparent and subject to review. the public tasks could be defined generally or on a case-by-case basis for individual public sector bodies. as public undertakings are not covered by the definition of public sector body , the data they hold should not be subject to this regulation. data held by cultural and educational establishments as well as for public media services , for which intellectual property rights are not incidental , but which are predominantly contained in works and other documents protected by such intellectual property rights , are not covered by this regulation.


### (46) this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter , including the right to privacy , the protection of personal data , the freedom to conduct a business , the right to property and the integration of persons with disabilities , ### (46) this regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the charter , including the right to privacy , the protection of personal data , the freedom to conduct a business , the right to property , including intellectual property rights and the integration of persons with disabilities ,


### (4) any natural or legal person affected by a decision of a public sector body or of a competent body , as the case may be , shall have the right to an effective judicial remedy against such decision before the courts of the member state where the relevant body is located. ### (4) without prejudice to any other cumulative administrative and non-judicial remedy , any natural or legal person affected by a decision of a public sector body or of a competent body , as the case may be , shall have the right to an effective judicial remedy against such decision before the courts of the member state where the relevant body is located.


### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for particulate matter (pm10 and pm2.5) or nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 5 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met: ### 1. where , in a given zone , conformity with the limit values for nitrogen dioxide cannot be achieved by the deadline specified in table 1 of section 1 of annex i , because of site-specific dispersion characteristics , orographic boundary conditions , adverse climatic conditions or transboundary contributions , a member state may postpone - that deadline once by a maximum of 7 years for that particular zone , if the following conditions are met:


### 3. where any alert threshold or any information threshold laid down in section 4 of annex i is exceeded , member states shall take the necessary steps to inform the public within a few hours at the latest , making use of different media and communication channels and ensuring broad public access . ### 3. where any alert threshold or any information threshold laid down in section 4 of annex i is exceeded , member states shall take the necessary steps to inform the public at local , national , and also cross-border level where necessary , within a few hours at the latest , making use of different media , timely alert systems and communication channels and ensuring broad public access.


### 4. member states shall ensure that information about actual or predicted exceedances of any alert threshold or information threshold is provided to the public as soon as possible in accordance with , points 2 and 3 of annex ix. ### 4. member states shall ensure that information about actual or predicted exceedance of any alert threshold or information threshold is provided to the public at local , national , and also cross-border level where necessary , as soon as possible in accordance with , points 2 and 3 of annex ix.


### a. whereas gender equality is a core eu value and must be mainstreamed in all eu policies; whereas the right to equal treatment and non-discrimination is a fundamental right enshrined in the treaties and in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union; ### a. whereas gender equality is a core eu value; whereas the right to equal treatment and non-discrimination is a fundamental right enshrined in the treaties and in the charter of fundamental rights of the european union;


### f. whereas understanding transport patterns and mobility is fundamental to the development of gender-sensitive transport policies , so that female transport users can share safe , accessible , reliable , sustainable and non-discriminatory modes of transport; ### f. whereas too little attention is still being paid to women’s needs in public transport or infrastructure planning; whereas understanding transport patterns and mobility is fundamental to the development of gender-sensitive transport policies , so that female transport users can share safe , accessible , reliable , sustainable and non-discriminatory modes of transport;


### g. whereas more women than men use more sustainable modes of transport , and often perform trip chaining; ### g. whereas more women than men use public and more sustainable modes of transport , and often perform trip chaining;


### j. whereas the design of vehicles , including safety features , often assumes a larger , stereotypically male physical form , leading to lower efficacy for smaller people; ### j. whereas the design of vehicles , including safety features , is often adapted to a larger , stereotypically male physical form , leading to lower efficacy for smaller people such as women in average;


### l. whereas mobility barriers hinder women’s access to jobs and key services , such as health and education , affecting both their own and their children’s human capital accumulation; ### l. whereas mobility barriers hinder women’s access to jobs and key services , such as health and education , affecting both their own and their dependants' human capital accumulation;


### m. whereas women are underrepresented in transport employment at all levels; whereas underrepresentation in decision-making , planning and research reinforces the lack of gender mainstreaming in transport; ### m. whereas only 22% of the transport workforce consists of women; whereas women are underrepresented in transport employment at all levels and are particularly rare in management roles; whereas underrepresentation in decision-making , planning and research reinforces the lack of gender mainstreaming in transport;


### n. whereas the working environment in the transport sector does not take into consideration women-specific needs , which has wider implications for women’s safety; ### n. whereas the working environment in the transport sector does not yet take enough into consideration women-specific needs , which has wider implications for women’s safety and mobility;


### o. whereas transport companies face significant recruitment problems; whereas the employment of women could be a remedy for staff shortages in the transport sector12; ### o. whereas transport companies face significant recruitment problems , among others due to working conditions incompatible to work-life-balance and care responsibilities and low salaries; whereas the employment of women , together with improvement of working conditions , could be a remedy for staff shortages in the transport sector12;


### 1. reaffirms the eu’s commitment to achieving gender equality in transport , while noting the progress achieved so far; underlines that concrete measures are needed to improve security , mobility-access and employment opportunities; ### 1. reaffirms the eu’s commitment to achieving gender equality in transport , while noting the progress achieved so far; underlines that concrete measures are needed to improve security , mobility-access and employment opportunities for women;


### 3. recalls that gender stereotyping and prejudice exclude women from economic and social activities , leading to a lack of efficiency and increased waste of human resources; identifies the need for resources to ensure that women are represented in research and decision-making on transport matters; ### 3. recalls that gender stereotyping and prejudice exclude women from economic , political and social activities , leading to a lack of efficiency , increased waste of human resources , lack of income and economic independence for women and prohibiting the political participation of women; identifies the need for resources to ensure that women are represented in research and decision-making on transport matters;


### 5. highlights the ability of artificial intelligence (ai) to aggregate anonymised datasets on public transport usage; ### deleted


### 8. underlines the differing expectations , travel patterns , needs and experiences of women as transport users; calls for relevant legislation in transport to fully integrate women’s needs; ### 8. underlines the differing expectations , travel patterns , needs and experiences of women as transport users; calls upon the commission to analyse the specific needs for women as transport users; calls to integrate a gender perspective for legislation in transport;


### 13. notes that women play a large role in shaping the mobility choices of families , and that their negative experiences using sustainable modes of transport can be off-putting; ### 13. notes that women play a large role in shaping the mobility choices of families , and that their negative experiences using public and sustainable modes of transport can be off-putting;


### 15. underlines that female transport workers at all levels face barriers such as gender bias , as well as a lack of or ill-suited facilities , leading to harassment and violence; notes , as a result , the difficulty in attracting and keeping women in transport jobs; ### 15. underlines that female transport workers at all levels face barriers such as gender bias , a lack of proper work life-balance , unequal treatment and discrimination , such as lower pay than men for equal work or work of equal value as well or adequate sanitary facilities; notes , as a result , the difficulty in attracting and keeping women in transport jobs;


### a. whereas the transport sector is essential for the union’s economic and social development and for ensuring mobility , accessibility and connectivity for all regions; whereas mobility poverty is a reality for many; ### a. whereas the transport sector is essential for the union’s economic and social development and for ensuring mobility , accessibility and connectivity for all regions; whereas mobility poverty is a reality for many , effective policies are needed for this to be combated;


### a. whereas article 5(3) of the treaty on european union states that the union ‘shall apply the principle of subsidiarity’ and ‘act only if and in so far as the objectives of the proposed action cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states’; whereas excessive funds have been wasted in union-wide pharmaceutical programmes; whereas excessive lockdown measures have caused financial hardship; ### a. whereas gender equality is a core value of the european union enshrined in article 2 of the treaty on the eu; whereas article 8 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union states that ‘in all its activities , the union shall aim to eliminate inequalities and to promote equality between men and women , thus establishing the principle of gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting , which stipulates that gender equality must be incorporated at all levels of the budgetary process;


### b. whereas 2024 will be the year of the european parliament elections and of a new legislative term in the eu; ### deleted


### c. whereas parts of the existing transport labour market are experiencing labour shortages and poor working conditions; ### c. whereas parts of the existing transport labour market are experiencing labour shortages and poor working and security conditions;


### d. whereas transport is a key sector in the just transition; ### d. whereas transport is a key sector in the just transition and in increasing economic competitiveness in the eu;


### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , urgent action is needed to reduce fuel usage and move to a fossil-free transport system; ### e. whereas in the current energy crisis , rising inflation , the continuing challenges arising from russia’s war on ukraine and its expected aftermath , urgent action is needed to reduce fuel usage and move to a fossil-free transport system , taking into account the social impact such as rising unemployment , transport poverty and social inequalities;


### f. whereas the transport and tourism sectors are among those hardest hit by recent events; whereas transport in particular has shown itself to be a vital lifeline for ukraine; ### f. whereas the transport and tourism sectors are among those hardest hit by successive crises; whereas transport in particular has shown itself to be a vital lifeline for ukraine;


### 1. stresses that russia’s war against ukraine has brought substantial economic and social consequences for the citizens of europe , pushing up inflation , generating energy insecurity and resulting in a cost of living crisis for millions; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new policy initiatives , notably in energy , defence and industrial policy; ### 1. stresses that russia’s war against ukraine , following a pandemic from which our economies and societies are still recovering , has brought further substantial economic and social hardship for the citizens of europe , by pushing up inflation , generating energy insecurity and resulting in a cost of living crisis for millions; underlines that the new geopolitical and economic context has given rise to new policy needs , notably in energy , social protection , defence and industrial policy;


### 1. calls for increased measures for the cultural and creative sectors and industries , including the media sector , to safeguard freedom of artistic expression , spur the recovery from the repercussions of the pandemic and support artists , cultural workers , journalists and non-governmental organisations , given the sector’s role in strengthening democracy , enhancing society’s well-being and fighting disinformation; ### 1. calls for increased measures for the cultural and creative sectors and industries , including the media sector , to safeguard artistic , academic and media freedom , spur the recovery from the repercussions of the pandemic and support artists , cultural workers , journalists , editorial teams , academics and educational staff as well as non-governmental organisations from these sectors , given the sectors role in strengthening democracy , cultural diversity enhancing society’s well-being and fighting disinformation;


### 1. underlines that effective communication with citizens should be among the top budgetary priorities in order to foster awareness of the importance of the eu’s decision-making and union policies in the functioning of european democracy , especially in view of the 2024 european elections , the start of a new legislative term and the election of the president of the commission; ### 1. underlines that effective communication with citizens off all ages should be among the top budgetary priorities in order to foster awareness of the importance of the eu’s decision-making and union policies in the functioning of european democracy , especially in view of the 2024 european elections , the start of a new legislative term and the election of the president of the commission; financial means should be ensured for organizing regular citizens consultations on the union`s policies and for the introduction of a youth test for all eu policies as requested in the recommendations of the conference for the future of europe;


### 1. stresses that while gender budgeting plays a part in the budgetary procedure , there are other factors that cause inequality between the sexes; calls for greater understanding of said factors in all aspects of eu funding to ensure fair opportunities for all; ### 1. stresses that a gender equality perspective should be integrated into and ensured in all policy areas , particularly in light of the multiple gendered impacts of various ongoing climate , energy and social crises , including the backlashes against gender equality and women’s rights , especially sexual and reproductive health and rights (srhr) , in several member states and the impact of war and conflict worldwide;


### 2. is determined to ensure that the 2024 budget addresses people’s concerns and delivers on their priorities by helping to restore stability and laying the foundations for a secure and prosperous europe; underlines the need for additional investment in energy , health , the digital and green transitions , research and innovation and smes , and in supporting job creation , tackling unemployment and offering opportunities for young people , and therefore improving the standard of living of all europeans; ### 2. is determined to ensure that the 2024 budget addresses people’s concerns and delivers on their priorities by helping to restore stability , promote recovery and push for upward convergence , while laying the foundations for a prosperous , socially just and secure europe; underlines the need for additional investment in energy , health , food security , the digital and green transitions , research and innovation and smes , and in supporting job creation , tackling unemployment and offering opportunities for all , including young people , and therefore improving the standard of living of all europeans;


### 2. is determined to ensure that the 2024 budget addresses people’s concerns and delivers on their priorities by helping to restore stability and laying the foundations for a secure and prosperous europe; underlines the need for additional investment in energy , health , the digital and green transitions , research and innovation and smes , and in supporting job creation , tackling unemployment and offering opportunities for young people , and therefore improving the standard of living of all europeans; ### 2. is determined to ensure that the 2024 budget addresses people’s concerns and delivers on their priorities by helping to restore stability and laying the foundations for a secure and prosperous europe; underlines the need for additional investment in energy , health , the digital and green transitions , research and innovation and smes , and in supporting quality job creation , tackling unemployment and offering opportunities for young people , and therefore improving the standard of living of all europeans;


### 2. calls for further simplification , greater administrative efficiency , the creation of synergies and the avoidance of payment bottlenecks; insists on budget increases to the erasmus+ , creative europe , european solidarity corps , and citizens , equality , rights and values (cerv) programmes to avoid insufficient grants; ### 2. calls for further simplification , greater administrative efficiency , the creation of synergies and the avoidance of payment bottlenecks; insists on significant budget increases to the erasmus+ , creative europe , european solidarity corps , and citizens , equality , rights and values (cerv) programmes to avoid insufficient grants; underlines the need for sufficient resources to ensure greater administrative efficiency and excellence in the selection and monitoring of projects;


### 2. recognises the methodology that the commission uses to measure gender-relevant expenditure; expects parliament to be consulted at all stages of the process; ### 2. considers it essential for the union’s credibility to ensure the proper use of union funds and to take all necessary steps to protect the union’s financial interests; repeats its concern at the interrelation between the attacks on the rule of law and the backlash on gender equality and women’s rights; calls on the commission to strengthen the rule of law in the union , and thus protect fundamental rights and gender equality , via the rule of law conditionality mechanism for access to eu funds;


### 2. recalls that implementation of common agricultural policy (cap) strategic plans began in january 2023 , making cap’s new green architecture a reality; ### 2. recalls that implementation of common agricultural policy (cap) strategic plans began in january 2023 , making cap’s new green architecture a reality , and taking an important step in the transition towards more sustainable food systems in the eu;


### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , complementing national budgets with their limited investment capacity and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens; ### 3. stresses that a strong economic recovery in 2024 requires full use of the eu budget’s potential and flexibility; underlines that the eu budget is above all the largest investment tool with leverage effect , supporting and enhancing national policies and therefore responding to the needs of eu citizens;


### 3. notes that a mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework could contribute to a post-pandemic recovery in the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and , in the long term , mitigate the consequences of war in ukraine and high inflation; ### 3. notes that a mid-term revision of the multiannual financial framework could contribute to a post-pandemic recovery in the cultural and creative sectors and industries , and , in the long term , mitigate the consequences of war in ukraine and high inflation; highlights that , in order to adequately address the challenges brought by the war in ukraine , rising energy prices , and inflation , more budgetary flexibility is needed in order to support programmes dedicated to education , the cultural and creative sector , media and sport;


### 3. requests that the necessary resources be safeguarded to counter disinformation and fake news and to fight foreign interference within the eu , especially in light of the 2024 european elections; highlights the need to secure proper financing for the structures within the eu institutions that are responsible for communicating with citizens and countering disinformation , such as the commission representations and the european parliament liaison offices; ### 3. requests that the necessary resources be safeguarded to counter disinformation and fake news and to fight foreign interference within the eu , especially in light of the 2024 european elections; highlights the need to secure proper financing for the structures within the eu institutions that are responsible for communicating with citizens and countering disinformation , such as the commission representations and the european parliament liaison offices; calls , in this regard , for making content available in all eu languages and provide native language content to europeans living in other eu countries; underlines the need for these eu institutions to engage in further actions regarding citizenship education and participation involving local communities , schools or universities;


### 3. stresses the need for greater budgetary responsibility , including eliminating spending on ideological fads of little value; notes that equality of opportunity for men and women should be supported in budgetary guidelines , but that an excessive focus on gender mainstreaming will only lead to a different form of sexism; ### 3. calls on the commission to explore the core mission of those to whom eu funds are granted and to withhold funding from actors who seek to use eu funds for the purposes of backsliding human rights , particularly women’s rights and gender equality;


### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on food security; ### 3. points out the negative effects of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine on food security , and the rapidly increasing importance of food and feed sovereignty;


### 4. reiterates its call for an urgent and ambitious revision of the current multiannual financial framework (mff) in order to reinforce post-pandemic recovery , address the consequences of the war , guarantee sufficient flexibility and provide the necessary funding for important new policy initiatives and to respond to unforeseen challenges; expects the revised mff to be in place by 1 january 2024; ### 4. reiterates , its call for an urgent and ambitious revision of the current multiannual financial framework (mff) in order to provide additional resources to reinforce post-pandemic recovery , address the consequences of the war , guarantee sufficient flexibility and provide the necessary funding for important new policy initiatives and to respond to unforeseen challenges; underlines that the revision must not lead to any downwards adjustments of programme envelopes and therefore must increase the ceilings to ensure that fresh money is provided for any new initiatives , therefore ensuring that vital existing programmes can continue to deliver; expects the revised mff to be in place by 1 january 2024 and thus to provide the framework for the 2024 budget;


### 4. calls for the adaptation of the creative europe budget for the cross-sectoral and media strands , particularly given the need to counter disinformation and the envisaged implementation of the european media freedom act1 ; regrets that the budget for the cross-sectoral strand for 2023 was not increased; ### 4. underlines the important role of creative europe as the only explicit cultural support programme of the european union to help the cultural and creative sectors and industries recover from the covid crisis and remain economically sustainable in the longer run , especially in view of the new challenges such as rising costs and high inflation; calls therefore for a significant increase in the creative europe budget for all strands , particularly given the need for stable , dedcated budget in cross-sectoral strand for the fight against disinformation to ensure media independence , economic sustainability and pluralism as well as the envisaged implementation of the european media freedom act ,1 ; regrets that the budget for the cross-sectoral strand for 2023 was not increased and therefore emphasises all the more the need for an increase for 2024; calls for an increase in the culture strand of the creative europe programme in order to improve the situation of cultural workers and all those employed in the cultural and creative sectors;


### 4. calls on the commission to redirect budget-allocated resources away from civil society organisations claiming to promote women’s rights and towards national healthcare systems , which produce tangible results for women’s well-being; urges the commission to review its spending on sexual and reproductive health and rights , considering the current catastrophic demographic decline; stresses that healthcare must remain a member state competence in which little or no union intervention is needed; ### 4. reiterates the need for the increased funding for preventing and combating gender-based violence within daphne; calls on the commission to step up its efforts in combatting gender based violence and to increase budget allocation to civil society organisations that promote women’s rights in europe and beyond , including organisations dealing with victims of gender based violence and sexual and reproductive health and rights; calls for the eu to fund organisations that facilitate cross- border cooperation between organisations providing safe and legal abortion;


### 5. stresses the importance of the recovery and resilience facility and the related national plans; ### 5. stresses the importance of the recovery and resilience facility and the related national plans and their role in the green transition , digital transformation , economic cohesion , competitiveness and social and territorial cohesion;


### 5. underlines that smes remain the backbone of the european economy , playing a vital role in growth and job creation; emphasises that adequate funding is necessary for the single market programme to boost small business competitiveness; stresses the need to maximise the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable and innovative investment and in providing capital support to smes hit by the crisis; ### 5. underlines that smes remain the backbone of the european economy , playing a vital role in growth and job creation; emphasises that increased and more accessible funding is necessary for the single market programme to boost small business competitiveness; stresses the need to maximise the potential of the investeu programme in leveraging sustainable and innovative investment and in providing capital support to smes hit by the crisis;


### 5. calls for the allocation of dedicated long-term funding for the european education area to ensure the consistency of its development , governance and implementation , as well as for a separate budget line to implement the new european bauhaus; ### 5. calls for the allocation of dedicated long-term funding for the european education area to ensure the consistency of its development , governance and implementation , as well as for a separate budget line to implement the new european bauhaus; calls for a european education plan in complementarity with the european education area focused on investment in education designing to reduce gaps and ensure the adaptation of education to the current and future challenges , as well as for the digital and green transformation;


### 5. urges the commission to prioritise critical spending exclusively , given that the past two years have seen unprecedented government control measures , business failures and financial crises; underlines that , in the light of this , member states should be encouraged to promote family , motherhood and fatherhood policies to strengthen the unique foundation of every society; ### 5. calls for greater coordination between the instruments available in the eu budget to advance gender equality , improve work-life balance and support women’s access to the labour market , including by ensuring investment in care facilities; highlights that many member states are lagging behind with regards to the barcelona targets and underlines that the eu must step up its efforts in supporting member states to reach the targets with regards to high quality and affordable childcare as soon as possible;


### 5. calls for additional support for member states with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices; ### 5. calls for additional support for member states with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices , especially in the countries that have been most affected by russia’s war of aggression against ukraine;


### 6. reaffirms that research and innovation remain at the forefront of the eu’s economic development and competitiveness; highlights the continued need for investment , in particular through horizon europe and for companies , especially smes , to turn research results and innovative ideas into products and services which boost the global competitiveness of eu business; ### 6. reaffirms that research and innovation remain at the forefront of the eu’s economic development and competitiveness , as well as being a crucial tool in pursuing the union’s net-zero goals; highlights the continued need for investment , in particular through horizon europe , to further support companies , especially smes and start-ups , to turn research results and innovative ideas into products and services which boost the global competitiveness of eu business; in this respect , underlines that additional resources are needed for horizon europe , in particular for the clusters related to digital/industry , climate/energy/mobility and food/bioeconomy/natural resources; considers , furthermore , that the union must fully implement the connecting europe facility (cef) to modernise and connect its transport and energy infrastructure , as well as provide further investment for safe and secure mobility between the union and ukraine , and in this regard calls for sufficient resources to be dedicated to this programme;


### 6. suggests that the legacy of the european year of youth in 2022 be linked to that of the european year of skills in 2024 and adequate financing identified from relevant programmes for follow-up activities in the subsequent years; ### 6. suggests that the legacy of the european year of youth in 2022 be linked to that of the european year of skills in 2024 and therefore call for sufficient dedicated funding for these initiatives; insists that no funds from the erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes be diverted to fund the european year of skills 2023;


### 6. recalls the role played by the european institute for gender equality in highlighting gender inequality in the eu. ### 6. recalls that women are overrepresented in low-paid sectors , including in precarious employment , feminised sectors and the informal economy , such as care and service work , whereas they perform the majority of unpaid housework and care responsibilities; stresses that this discrimination needs to be eradicated and effectively addressed by the member states and the eu; stresses that an increasing percentage of the eu budget , including the eu structural funds and investments in high-quality care services , must be designed to facilitate a better work-life balance for all with a specific focus on improving equality , including for women , girls in all their diversity;


### 6. urges member states to strengthen support measures for young farmers in order to tackle the need for generational renewal; ### 6. urges member states to strengthen support measures for young farmers , and to improve young farmers’ access to land and credit , in order to tackle the need for generational renewal in the rural areas and the agricultural sector;


### 7. calls for dedicated eu funding for sustainable forms of tourism; ### 7. calls for dedicated eu funding for sustainable forms of tourism , taking into account the current and future economic , social and environmental impacts of the tourism and travel sectors , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , the environment and local communities;


### 7. calls for dedicated eu funding for sustainable forms of tourism; ### 7. calls for dedicated eu funding for sustainable forms of tourism and the introduction of a budget line for tourism at the european level;


### 7. strongly supports the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to growth , promoting convergence between countries and regions , supporting the green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; highlights the central importance of the common agricultural policy as the longest-standing eu policy in providing affordable , safe and high-quality food for eu citizens , in particular in the context of the war; ### 7. strongly supports the key role cohesion policy plays in delivering on eu policy priorities and boosting the eu economy by contributing to growth , promoting convergence between countries and regions , supporting the green and digital transitions , and fostering innovation and employment; underlines that the revision of the mff should not lead to any downwards revision of the pre-allocated national envelopes under the cohesion policy;


### 7. highlights the importance of funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector; ### 7. highlights the importance of funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector , in particular through the horizon europe programme and the european innovation partnerships (eips);


### 8. underlines the importance of a stronger health union in post-pandemic europe and therefore adequate funding for eu4health and cluster health in horizon europe to ensure that the eu can respond effectively to future health crises , help strengthen health systems and improve people’s health; stresses the need to finance properly the beating cancer plan , especially given the increased number of patients post-pandemic; ### 8. underlines the importance of a stronger health union in post-pandemic europe and therefore adequate funding for eu4health and cluster health in horizon to ensure that the eu can respond effectively to future health crises , help strengthen health systems and improve people’s health; stresses the need to finance properly the beating cancer plan , especially given the increased number of patients post-pandemic; calls for additional resources in support of research and jointly-funded initiatives related to cardiovascular diseases; underlines the need for the health union to tackle the growing mental health challenges faced by eu citizens , and in this respect calls for increased funding for initiatives in this regard;


### 8. emphasises the importance of ensuring that research results reach farm level; ### 8. emphasises the importance of ensuring that research results reach farm level and are translated into accessible farm advisory services , underlines the role of stronger agricultural knowledge and innovation systems (akis) , as well as the farm sustainability data network (fsdn) to encourage innovation projects and to diffuse their use;


### 9. believes that transport spending has at times not represented good value for money and should be improved; recommends , in this regard , implementing the recommendations contained in the european court of auditors’ special report 10/2020. ### 9. reiterates that appropriate funding for transport projects will be instrumental in boosting the sector’s recovery and accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility; believes that transport spending should represent good value for money and that the commission and member states should ensure an articulate and complementary approach of funding to improve sound and adequate long-term funding of eu projects and the timely completion of the ten-t; recommends , in this regard , implementing , when relevant , the recommendations contained in the european court of auditors’ special report 10/2020.


### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan; ### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , energy storage , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy and lower energy prices for eu consumers and businesses , thus ensuring eu competitiveness; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan;


### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan; ### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in the decarbonisation efforts , ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to achieve the established goal to reduce dependence on carbon-based energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan;


### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan; ### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses , especially smes and start-ups , deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu chapters under the rrf;


### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan; ### 9. underlines that enhancing energy security and independence remains fundamental for the eu , especially in the context of the war; highlights the eu’s coordinating role in ensuring security of energy supply , stabilising prices and helping businesses deal with price shocks; calls for additional investment in critical infrastructure , renewable energy sources , including green hydrogen , and energy efficiency , and for increased research and innovation in the field of energy in order to reduce dependence on russian energy; emphasises the key role played by the budget in this regard , in particular through the repowereu plan;


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### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks , and therefore ensure affordable and sustainable energy for eu citizens; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure; ### 10. underscores the fact that adapting european infrastructure to future energy needs is necessary for the transition to a clean and modern economy; underlines that interconnections are essential for a fully integrated eu energy market that will improve europe’s security of supply and be more resilient to price shocks , and therefore ensure affordable and sustainable energy for eu citizens; calls , therefore , for increased investment in cross-border energy infrastructure; calls for additional and more accessible investments targeting energy efficiency actions for buildings and households throughout the union;


### 10. highlights the importance of redistributive income support mechanisms in supporting smaller and medium-sized farms; ### 10. highlights the importance of redistributive income support mechanisms in supporting smaller and medium-sized farms , and ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of union funds;


### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; ### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; highlights furthermore , that investment in the green transition should not be held back due to a lack of skills; believes that more investment is needed for skills development and for creating high quality green jobs;


### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; ### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy in order to build a modern , efficient and sustainable union where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to support climate and biodiversity actions , and environmental protection , notably life , and to shield eu citizens from the consequences of climate change and the transition , including through the just transition fund;


### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund; ### 11. underlines the central role that the budget plays in delivering on the european green deal by reducing emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy , creating a circular economy and preserving biodiversity in order to build a modern , efficient and competitive economy where no one is left behind; recalls that further financing is needed as a priority to shield eu citizens from increased costs , including through the just transition fund;


### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming for tackling climate change; ### 11. points out the significant potential of results-based carbon farming for tackling climate change , through carbon sequestration and the preservation of biodiversity and eco-systems;


### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act; ### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial additional investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; recalls the need for an inclusive integrated strategy regarding the union’s strategic sovereignty and industrial competitiveness offering opportunities for all; highlights the value of investeu , , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act; considers that the union must make full use of the connecting europe facility (cef) to modernise and connect its transport and energy infrastructure and underlines the need for strategic widening to make these programs available to a larger group of beneficiaries and partners , in particular in the regions with a low co-financing , sectorial or administrative capacity;


### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act; ### 12. underlines , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; welcomes the commission communication of 1 february 2023 entitled ‘a green deal industrial plan for the net-zero age’; believes that the european industrial strategy should be designed both for securing european leadership in clean energy technologies and for improving the existing industrial base and supporting its transformation in the future to provide high-quality jobs and economic growth for all europeans responding at the same time to the objectives of the green deal;


### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act; ### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty while maintaining its historical ambition to intensify mutually-benefiting trade relations with its partners; furthermore , calls for stronger financial commitments towards its goal to develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act;


### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act; ### 12. underlines , in this context , the need for substantial investment to boost the eu’s strategic sovereignty , develop a net-zero industry , and ensure that the union has the necessary infrastructure , including transport infrastructure , and production capacity in place; highlights the value of investeu , the connecting europe facility (cef) , the eu space programme and the upcoming chips act;


### 12. welcomes the acceleration of the digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas; ### 12. welcomes the acceleration of the digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas , to allow for more precise , efficient and sustainable agricultural systems in the eu with a higher environmental performance , as well as increase the attractiveness of employment in agriculture and rural communities for younger generations;


### 13. stresses that the digital transition requires the eu to further digitalise the economy and society by improving digital infrastructure and connectivity , increasing the use of digital technologies , scaling up artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and high-performance computing and developing digital skills; points to the importance of the digital europe programme and cef-digital in this respect; ### 13. stresses that the digital transition requires the eu to further digitalise the economy and society by improving digital infrastructure and connectivity , increasing the use of digital technologies , scaling up artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and high-performance computing and developing digital skills; points to the importance of the digital europe programme and cef-digital in this respect; in this context , believes that the commission should explore ways on how those private entities that make most use of online traffic - large traffic generators - should be required to add their financial contribution to the already existent public investment aimed at the eu’s digital transition especially in view of guaranteeing adequate and effective high performance connectivity for all citizens within the eu;


### 13. stresses that the digital transition requires the eu to further digitalise the economy and society by improving digital infrastructure and connectivity , increasing the use of digital technologies , scaling up artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and high-performance computing and developing digital skills; points to the importance of the digital europe programme and cef-digital in this respect; ### 13. stresses that the digital transition requires the eu to further digitalise the economy and society by improving digital infrastructure and connectivity , increasing the use of digital technologies , scaling up artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and high-performance computing and developing digital skills; points to the importance of the digital europe programme and cef-digital in this respect; calls for a new initiative designed to fund activities introducing robotics and ai education at school level across member states and the need to make these type of skills accessible to all;


### 13. encourages member states to improve the quality of data and indicators reported to the union. ### 13. encourages member states to improve the quality of data and indicators reported to the union , in order to realize the full potential of the new performance-based cap and accurately assess its impact;


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### 14. recalls that the pandemic was particularly difficult for young people , leading to numerous psychological and sociological problems and diminished prospects , further aggravated by the insecurity of war on the eu’s doorstep; insists that all possible funding should be mobilised through erasmus+ and the european solidarity corps to promote excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship , improve people’s skills and employability , promote social inclusion , support the modernisation of education and training systems across europe and promote young people’s participation in democratic life; ### 14. recalls that the pandemic was particularly difficult for young people , leading to numerous psychological and sociological problems and diminished prospects , further aggravated by the insecurity of war on the eu’s doorstep; insists that all possible funding should be mobilised through erasmus+ and the european solidarity corps to promote excellence , innovation and entrepreneurship , improve people’s skills and employability , promote social inclusion , support the modernisation of education and training systems across europe and promote young people’s participation in democratic life; further highlights the increased demands on the european solidarity corps programme , notably the additional needs for providing support for ukrainian journalists , artists , educational staff and learners;


### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu must play a pivotal role in the longer-term reconstruction and recovery effort; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance; recalls that the eu must continue to alleviate other crises and tackle other challenges around the world through the ndici and other instruments , including the global food crisis; ### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war of aggression against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu must play a pivotal role in the longer-term reconstruction and recovery effort; reiterates its call , in this regard , for a legal framework that allows for frozen private and state-owned russian assets to be made available for the reconstruction of ukraine; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance; calls for assistance to contribute towards the fulfilment of necessary reforms for eu membership , in particular , as regards the commitment to fight against all kinds of corruption and improve the rule of law and human rights; recalls that the eu must continue to alleviate other crises and tackle other challenges around the world through the ndici and other instruments , including the global food crisis;


### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu must play a pivotal role in the longer-term reconstruction and recovery effort; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance; recalls that the eu must continue to alleviate other crises and tackle other challenges around the world through the ndici and other instruments , including the global food crisis; ### 16. reiterates its condemnation , in the strongest possible terms , of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the ongoing need for rapid relief and humanitarian aid , including for repairs to critical infrastructure; welcomes , in this respect , the eur 18 billion that the eu is providing to ukraine in macro-financial assistance in 2023; underscores that the eu must play a pivotal role in the longer-term assistance , reconstruction and recovery effort; welcomes the fact that ukraine and moldova are now candidate countries , and notes that both will require further financial and technical assistance for preparing for accession and for providing support to tackle the consequences of russia’s war against ukraine; underlines the existential risks for moldova in the current situation and calls for further support to ensure the country’s resilience; recalls that the eu must continue to alleviate other crises and tackle other challenges around the world through ndici and other instruments , including the global food crisis;