### 112. is of the opinion that , as stated in the court’s audit on tfis , the traffic forecasts were usually overoptimistic , not well coordinated , not based on sound economic assessments and sometimes very simplistic , and in particular cost-benefit analyses had not been properly used as a tool for policy-making; ### 112. is of the opinion that , as stated in the court’s audit on tfis , the traffic forecasts needs improvement and a better coordination; points out the traffic forecasts should take into account sound economic assessments , as well as cost-benefit analyses and be periodically revised to take into account possible delays;


### 113. finds it very regrettable that the commission in its legislative proposal for the esif for 2021-2027 removes all the appraisal requirements specific to major projects , including the cost-benefit analysis requirement , while this is recognised as bringing a reduction in the general administrative burden , this is outweighed by the increased risk that the co-financed investments will not offer the best value for money; ### deleted


### 115. notes that erdf funding was used together with national sources of sme support , either by complementing existing national measures or by filling gaps in the support system , however , it6 found that synergies between erdf and esf support were generally low , despite the importance of safeguarding employment; ### deleted


### 119. finds it worrying that of the 251 transactions examined7 , 44 (18 %) contained errors while 207 (82 %) were error-free; is concerned that based on the 36 errors eca has quantified and other evidence produced by the control system eca finds the level of error for ‘natural resources’ to be close to the materiality threshold; ### 119. notes that of the 251 transactions examined by the court , 44 (18 %) contained errors while 207 (82 %) were error-free; notes furthermore that 70 % of errors were made up by ‘ineligible beneficiary/activity/project/expenditure’;


### 120. regrets that 70 % of errors were made up by ‘ineligible beneficiary/activity/project/expenditure’; ### deleted


### 126. is concerned by the limitations in the reliability of the results of the certification bodies’ work , due to weaknesses the court identified in some certification bodies’ checks and sampling methodologies; ### 126. notes the court’s opinion that the2015 expansion of certification bodies’ role to provide an opinion on the regularity of expenditure was a positive development , as well as the court’s recognition that it identified some areas in which there is scope for further improvement , similar in type to those identified by the commission; calls on the commission to take the necessary measures in order to overcome the limitations in the reliability of the results of the certification bodies’ work , due to weaknesses which dg agri identified in some certification bodies’ checks and sampling methodologies;


### 128. finds it worrying that the court has identified weaknesses in the set of cap performance indicators: ### 128. takes note of the court’s explanation in its annual report on performance of the eu budget at the end of 2019 regarding some limitations of its assessment of the cap indicators and that it considers this as only a first step in analysing cap performance; notes that the court has identified weaknesses in the set of cap performance indicators:


### - the 2019 ampr provides little quantified information about the results and impact of the cap , and presents an overly positive narrative about policy achievements by focusing on outputs rather than results: ### - more indicators relate to inputs or outputs and thus they show the level of absorption rather than the results or impacts of the policy:


### a. the commission states that ‘over 85 % of the targets for climate actions in the agricultural sector have already been reached in the management of biodiversity , soil and water’. these targets are based on the areas under specific eafrd measures , i.e. outputs. they do not show whether the payments had any effect on the condition of supported areas. the commission claims that the eafrd ‘is making an important contribution to development. for example , broadband access in rural areas has improved considerably (59 % of households had next-generation access in 2019)’. there is no information on the contribution of the eafrd to this figure in the ampr; ### deleted


### - the indicators in the programme statements mainly provide information about outputs , which are more easily measurable and less affected by external factors than results and impacts: ### - the impact indicators are based on general macroeconomic variables , on which the effects of cap can be both unclear and difficult to measure;


### a. the commission’s intervention logic connects cap objectives , measures and output indicators , but does not identify needs or intended results and targets. the commission’s intervention logic for direct payments does not define which level of income the cap aims to achieve for farmers; ### deleted


### b. the targets for cap general objectives and most eagf specific objectives are expressed as desired trends (e.g. “to increase” agricultural factor income or “to decrease” greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture). multiple external factors impact the final outcome , and the commission has not always identified a causal relationship between the cap and the variable. targets expressed only as directions and not as quantified values make it impossible to identify milestones; ### deleted


### c. most cmef indicators , which are not in the programme statements , are output indicators; they do not provide significant additional information on performance towards achieving policy objectives. evaluation support studies frequently note that a lack of monitoring data (on measures) is a limitation when analysing impact. eca pointed out8 the limitations of the performance information collected through the cmef indicators; ### deleted


### - in relation to the general objective on viable food production , direct payments have reduced farmers’ income volatility. at the same time , the absence of benchmarks for a fair standard of living and of further targeting of the spending has reduced the efficiency of direct support: ### - 14 indicators do not have a specific , quantified target and therefore , they only indicate trends:


### a. all three indicators linked to the general objective of viable food production (increasing agricultural factor income , increasing agricultural productivity , and limiting price variability) reflect macroeconomic developments. while these indicators show a positive trend , the cap has little or no demonstrable impact on them; ### deleted


### b. the eagf specific objective ‘to sustain farmers’ income stability by providing direct income support’ has a single indicator: ‘share of direct support in agricultural entrepreneurial income’. in 2017 , the value of this indicator varied from 8 % in the netherlands to 50 % in slovakia. the target is to keep the ratio stable. however , this is not consistent with the policy objective of increasing the individual earnings of people engaged in agriculture while limiting the need for direct support; ### deleted


### c. in its 2019 ampr , the commission argued that farmers’ income lagged behind salaries in the economy as whole. the commission stated that , in 2017 , average income in the farming sector amounted to about 46 ,5 % of average wages in the union-28 economy. the commission uses entrepreneurial income per family work unit as a proxy for farm income. however , this figure does not take into account the different demographics of the two populations (many farmers are of retirement age) or the non-farming income of farm households. disposable income , also taking into account non-farming income , is a key element for assessing farmers’ standard of living; ### deleted


### d. in 2016 about two thirds9 of farms in the union were smaller than 5 ha. as direct payments are linked to farm area , around 80 % of the support goes to around 20 % of beneficiaries. in fact , more than 30 % of the payments goes to 2 % of the beneficiaries , who each receive more than eur 50 000 in direct payments. various redistributive mechanisms have had only a marginal effect; ### deleted


### e. the cap performance indicators do not measure the efficiency of direct payments. the court concluded that the proportion10 of farms receiving direct payments and generating an income per unit of labour higher than average national labour productivity had decreased from 29 % in 2013 to 26 % in 2015. the study found that 9 % of small farms and more than 30 % of large farms had income per unit of labour above this benchmark; ### deleted


### f. the indicator ‘percentage of agricultural holdings participating in risk- management schemes’ measures the proportion of farmers receiving cap support for insurance premiums , and participating in mutual funds and other income stabilisation tools. based on the programme statements , the indicator’s progress towards target did not reach its 2018 milestone. by the end of 2018 , 28 ,3 % of the target value for 2023 had been achieved. the court has found11 that most farmers who take out insurance policies do so without union support , and that direct payments themselves significantly reduce income volatility; ### deleted


### [...] ### deleted


### - the information reported by the commission in the ampr and programme statements in relation to the general objective on balanced territorial development is insufficient to assess the performance of the related union spending: ### deleted


### court findings: member states’ amif/isf annual accounts ### court findings


### 131. notes that , regarding the regularity of transactions , seven (37 %) of the 19 transactions examined by eca were affected by errors (i.e. overstatement of salary costs); ### 131. notes that , the court have not estimated the error rate for this mff heading but examined a sample of regarding 19 transactions designed to contribute to its overall statement of assurance rather than be representative of spending under this mff heading; notes that the sample covered 8 transactions under shared management , 8 transactions under direct management and 1 under indirect management , and that the court identified seven transactions (37%) were affected by errors;


### 132. regrets that three quantifiable errors had a financial impact on the amounts charged to the union budget; ### 132. notes that the court has not provided information about the financial impact which the three quantifiable errors identified by it had on the amounts charged to the union budget;


### 134. notes that the audit authorities in the member states17 selected by the eca for a check had developed and implemented detailed procedures of sufficient quality to report as required by the rules; ### 134. welcomes the court’s findings that the audit authorities in the member states[1] selected by the eca for a check had developed and implemented detailed procedures of sufficient quality to report as required by the rules , as well as they had detailed audit programmes and checklists to support their conclusions.


### 135. takes into account certain shortcomings in annual reports issued by the member states , whose impact on the accounts were not material enough to detract from the audit authorities’ conclusions but creating potential risk of unreliability of reported data and of limited assurance , such as: ### 135. takes into account certain shortcomings in annual control reports issued by the audit authorities , whose impact on the accounts were not material enough to detract from the audit authorities’ conclusions but creating potential risk of unreliability of reported data and of limited assurance


### - sampling issues (use of a risk-based rather than a random methodology; inaccurate values used to determine sample size) in slovenia; ### deleted


### - wrong set of accounts (submission of the draft accounts to the audit authority before completing its own on-the-spot controls by responsible authority) in italy and slovenia; ### deleted


### - inaccurate calculation and presentation of total and/or residual error rates in germany and italy; ### deleted


### - exclusion of the technical assistance from the audit population and lack of reporting on this fact in the annual control report in slovenia; ### deleted


### - partial exclusion of advance payments from the audit population and lack of reporting on this fact in the annual control report in germany; ### deleted


### 136. notes that the audit authorities in the member states18 selected by the court for a check had detailed audit programmes and checklists to support their conclusions; ### deleted


### 137. takes into account certain shortcomings in the work of audit authorities creating potential risks in failure to detect ineligible expenditure , unreliability of audit conclusions and of limited assurance such as: ### deleted


### 139. notes four general impact indicators (on actual returns compared to return decisions , percentage of voluntary returns , difference in employment rates between union and non-union nationals , and convergence of recognition rates for asylum applicants); notes that these are not directly related to the performance of amif , although spending from the fund may contribute to the corresponding target; ### deleted


### 140. notes that 5 of the 24 indicator milestones for 2020 have already been achieved in previous years , but targets have not been adjusted upwards in line with good financial management practice to reflect the potential for more efficiency gains; ### 140. notes , however some limitations in amif performance indicators , identified by the court such as that two thirds of the indicators are output indicators and that 5 of the 24 indicator milestones for 2020have already been achieved in previous years , but targets have not been adjusted upwards in line with good financial management practice to reflect the potential for more efficiency gains;


### 141. is deeply concerned that the amif indicators are not on track to meet their targets in terms of integration and legal migration as well as of return policies and irregular migration; ### deleted


### 142. is deeply concerned that only limited , aggregated performance information is available on the overall emas20 related spending (initial allocation of eur 100 million was increased to eur 2 ,2 billion for the period to 2020 , representing 30 % of the fund , however , the commission has not developed a performance monitoring framework for emas funded projects); ### deleted


### 143. is deeply concerned that the ampr and programme statements provide little information about economy and efficiency in implementing the fund , or about the cost effectiveness of amif actions; ### deleted


### 144. is deeply concerned that the ampr and programme statements do not report on measures aiming to attract highly-skilled workers to the union through legal migration schemes and the indicators are not suitable for reporting on such measures; ### deleted


### 145. is deeply concerned that the amif indicators are not on track to meet their targets in terms of ratio of irregular migrants returned to return decisions issued , voluntary returnees and removed returnees; ### deleted


### 146. is deeply concerned that the return rate for individuals who no longer have the right to stay on union territory is unsatisfactory (31 ,5 %); ### deleted


### 147. is deeply concerned in relation to the weakening in the performance of return operations due to the following reasons: ### deleted


### 148. is concerned in relation to the existence of two parallel union funded schemes supporting the same type of return activities (amif nps and frontex return support) and insufficient coordination between both for forced return operations; ### 148. notes the existence of two parallel union funded schemes supporting the same type of return activities (amif nps and frontex return support) , as well as that the coordination is mainly responsibility of the member states; calls therefore on them to ensure better coordination between both schemes;


### - use the lessons learned from the emergency relocation schemes (including from the situation in the receiving member state after relocation) and build on this experience for any possible voluntary relocation mechanism in the future; ### deleted


### 157. regrets that the union is still practicing budget support to third countries which is regulated by legal provisions of a broad scope creating a risk of loose interpretation by the commission regarding the meeting of general conditions; that the court ‘cannot cover what happens beyond the moment the commission pays aid to the recipient country , since these funds then merge with that country’s own budget resources’22 ; ### deleted


### 157. regrets that the union is still practicing budget support to third countries which is regulated by legal provisions of a broad scope creating a risk of loose interpretation by the commission regarding the meeting of general conditions; that the court ‘cannot cover what happens beyond the moment the commission pays aid to the recipient country , since these funds then merge with that country’s own budget resources’22; ### 157. regrets that the union is still practicing budget support to third countries which is regulated by legal provisions of a broad scope creating a risk of loose interpretation by the commission regarding the meeting of general conditions; that the court ‘cannot cover what happens beyond the moment the commission pays aid to the recipient country , since these funds then merge with that country’s own budget resources’22;


### 164. notes with deep concern , as to the dg devco residual error rate study , that: ### 164. notes that dg devco implements most of the external aid instruments financed from both the eu general budget and the edfs; takes note that the court presented within its annual report on the activities funded by the 8th , 9th , 10th and11th edfs for the 2019 financial year its observations on systems , there liability of the aar and the director-general’s declaration for 2019 which refer to dg devco’s entire area of responsibility;


### - the expenditure under the 8th , 9th , 10th and 11th edf recorded in 2019 is materially affected by error; according to the court the estimated level of error is 3 ,5 %; ### deleted


### - 43 ,6 % of the estimated level of error came from expenditure not incurred (i.e. commitments presented as expenditure or claimed expenditure calculated incorrectly); ### deleted


### - 22 ,1 % of the estimated level of error came from serious failure to respect public procurement rules (i.e. unjustified decision by the evaluation committee); ### deleted


### - 12 ,7% of the estimated level of error came from ineligible expenditure (i.e. significant raise of local staff salaries after the contract’s conclusion); ### deleted


### - the commission and its implementing partners made more errors in transactions relating to programme estimates , grants , contribution agreements with ios and delegation agreements with eu member states’ cooperation agencies than they did with other forms of support (such as those covering works , supply and service contracts). of the 65 transactions of this type 25 (38 %) contained quantifiable errors , which accounted for 71 ,7 % of the estimated level of error; ### - notes the court’s observation that the commission and its implementing partners made more errors in transactions relating to programme estimates , grants , contribution agreements with ios and delegation agreements with eu member states’ cooperation agencies than they did with other forms of support (such as those covering works , supply and service contracts). of the 65 transactions of this type 25 (38 %) contained quantifiable errors , which accounted for 71 ,7 % of the estimated level of error;


### - the dg devco’s residual error rate study does not constitute an assurance engagement or an audit; it is based on the residual error rate methodology and manual provided by dg devco; ### - takes note of the court’s opinion that the dg devco’s residual error rate study does not constitute an assurance engagement or an audit; it is based on the residual error rate methodology and manual provided by dg devco;


### - the dg devco’s control system based on ex ante checks has weaknesses such as limitations in checks on public procurement procedures , a very low number of on-the-spot checks in the country of project implementation , dg devco’s residual error rate estimation method itself and partial or full reliance on previous control work; ### - observes that the court outlines four major factors affecting the rer used by dg devco such as limitations in checks on public procurement procedures , a very low number of on-the-spot checks in the country of project implementation , dg devco’s residual error rate estimation method itself and partial or full reliance on previous control work;


### - the director-general’s declaration of assurance in the 2019 aar does not include any reservations , as the two reservations remaining in 2018 have been lifted and no new ones have been issued; before lifting these reservations in 2019 , dg devco had significantly reduced their scope (i.e. the share of expenditure covered by them) in 2017 and 2018 , which consequently does not give a true and fair view of the risks in dg devco’s overall area of responsibility; ### - takes note of the court’s observation that the director-general’s declaration of assurance in the 2019 aar does not include any reservations , as the two reservations remaining in 2018 have been lifted and no new ones have been issued; before lifting these reservations in 2019 , dg devco had significantly reduced their scope (i.e. the share of expenditure covered by them) in 2017 and 2018 , which consequently does not give a true and fair view of the risks in dg devco’s overall area of responsibility;


### - further improve by the end of 2021 the methodology and manual used for the residual error rate study to address the issues the court has identified in its report , in order to make the error rate reported in the study more reliable; ### deleted


### 171. notes that payments for ‘administration’ amounted to eur 10 ,4 billion in 2019 and were disbursed through union institutions as follows: ### deleted


### 172. notes that administrative expenditure comprises expenditure on human resources , accounting for about 60 % of the total , and on buildings , equipment , energy , communications and information technology , which is considered as a spending of a low-risk; ### 172. notes that administrative expenditure comprises expenditure on human resources , accounting for about 60 % of the total , and on buildings , equipment , energy , communications and information technology , which is considered by the court as a low-risk spending;


### 173. notes the results of transaction testing: of 45 transactions examined representing each institution and body , 3 (6 ,7 %) contained quantifiable errors , led to an estimated level of error below the materiality threshold; ### 173. notes the results of transaction testing: of the only 45 transactions examined , designed to represent the full range of spending under this mff heading by selecting transactions from each institution and body , 3 (6 ,7 %) contained quantifiable errors , led to an estimated level of error below the materiality threshold;


### 174. notes that no specific issue was identified concerning the council , the court of justice , the court of auditors , the european economic and social committee , the european committee of the regions , the european ombudsman , the edps or the european external action service (eeas); ### deleted


### 175. notes that on european parliament level the court detected errors in one payment to a european political party (non-compliance with the expenditure eligibility rules: no procurement procedure , no written contractual documents and no supporting evidence for costs actually incurred); ### deleted


### 176. notes that concerning the commission , several errors relating to staff costs and the pmo’s management of family allowances were found; ### 176. notes that concerning the commission , the court found fewer errors relating to staff costs and the pmo’s management of family allowances than in previous years; welcomes that the pmo has already corrected the errors found this year; acknowledges the commission’s clarification that the errors only concerns the national allowances while the ones paid directly by the commission are correct;


### european economic and social committee ### deleted


### 177. points out that the european economic and social committee (eesc) has not yet developed a sensitive functions policy in line with its internal control standards , specifically it has issued no definition of sensitive posts or functions , nor has it performed a risk analysis with a view to adopting mitigating controls and , ultimately , an internal mobility policy; ### deleted


### 178. finds it worrying that the eesc has not carried out a comprehensive risk assessment since 2014 , only one directorate has identified the risks to the achievement of its objectives , but without yet proposing mitigating controls that would reduce those risks to an acceptable level; ### deleted


### 179. notes with satisfaction that the court mentions that the quality of the accounts has improved compared to previous years but is deeply concerned that also for the financial year 2019 , the court concludes they are unable to confirm that the schools’ financial management in 2019 was compliant with the financial regulation of the european schools and the staff regulations; ### 179. notes with satisfaction that the court mentions that the quality of the accounts has improved compared to previous years; notes with concern that the court is unable to confirm that the schools’ financial management in 2019 was compliant with the financial regulation of the european schools and the staff regulations due to weaknesses revealed in the internal control systems of the central office and of the two schools selected; urges the european schools to swiftly follow up on the recommendations of the court concerning the specific weakness founded in accounting , procurement and recruitment;


### 180. urges the european schools to swiftly follow up on the recommendations from the court concerning accounting , procurement and recruitment; ### deleted


### 181. acknowledges profound inequalities between two types of european schools such as: ‘the type i’ european schools reserved as a priority for the children of officials of the european institutions and the ‘accredited european schools’ open to all pupils irrespective of their parents' activity; ### deleted


### 182. recognises as a core problem the fact that the central office of the european schools and the european school system are financially dependent on dg budget and dg human resources (while this is justified in relation to officials of the european institutions who have priority access to the type i schools , this dependence on dg budget and dg human resources is not justified for all other pupils whose families have no connection with the institutions); ### deleted


### recommendations ### deleted


### 183. calls on commission to: ### deleted


### general observations ### deleted


### 184. takes into account that the adoption in 2014 of the revised staff regulations was accompanied by a commitment by the institutions and bodies gradually to reduce the number of posts (officials and temporary staff) in their establishment plans by 5 % before 2018 compared with the situation in 2012; ### 184. acknowledges the court’s observation that the adoption in 2014 of the revised staff regulations was accompanied by a commitment by the institutions and bodies gradually to reduce the number of posts (officials and temporary staff) in their establishment plans by 5% before 2018 compared with the situation in 2012;


### 185. points out that the institutions and bodies had reduced their establishment plans by 1 409 posts (3 %) and at the same time gradually increased the employment of contract staff. over the period , the proportion of contract staff in total workforce forecasts rose from 17 % to 22 %; ### 185. notes that over the period from 2012 to 2018 the institutions and bodies , excluding the european ombudsman and the edps , had reduced their establishment plans by 1 409 posts (3%) and at the same time gradually increased the employment of contract staff; notes , in this regard , that the proportion of contract staff in total workforce forecasts rose from 17% to 22%;


### 186. underlines that the increase in the headcount of contract staff at year-end differs significantly from one institution , body or executive agency to another , which reflects differences in the size of the entities , but also the impact on staffing levels of new tasks stemming from rapidly evolving priorities , such as: ### deleted


### 187. is very critical in relation to the increase in contract staff as a result to special or urgent situations , such as the migration crisis; ### deleted


### 188. notes with curiosity the high number of closing days in the union-institutions , for which staff do not have to use their annual leave; ### deleted


### 190. finds it highly problematic that at the end of 2018 , the institutions , bodies and executive agencies employed 11 962 contract staff , (representing an increase of 37 % since 2012); points out that most were employed by the european commission , mainly in fg iv , the best paid function group , similarly , a majority of contract staff at the executive agencies were in fg iii and fg iv (763 and 715 respectively); ### 190. takes note that at the end of 2018 , the institutions , bodies and executive agencies employed 11 962 contract staff , representing an increase of 37 % since 2012; notes that most were employed by the commission and mainly in fg iv , the best paid function group; notes that a majority of contract staff at the executive agencies were in fg iii and fg iv (763 and 715 respectively);


### recommendations ### general remarks


### 192. calls on the european economic and social committee to: ### deleted


### 2. notes that the agency’s annual budget for 2018 was eur 196.4 million , of which eur 37.6 million came from eu subsidy , eur 109.6 million from fees and charges eur 2.26 million from third countries contributions; is pleased that budget implementation rate remained very high at 97 % , significantly above the 95 % threshold set by the commission; notes that the rate of cancellations of carry-over remains increased to 3.7% (1 ,8 % in 2018) but remains below the 5 % limit set by the commission; ### 2. notes that the agency’s annual budget for 2019 was eur 196.4 million , of which eur 37.6 million came from eu subsidy , eur 109.6 million from fees and charges eur 2.26 million from third countries contributions; is pleased that budget implementation rate remained very high at 97 % , significantly above the 95 % threshold set by the commission; notes that the rate of cancellations of carry-over remains increased to 3.7% (1 ,8 % in 2018) but remains below the 5 % limit set by the commission; welcomes the fact that achievement of budget implementation and cancellation of amounts carried over targets means that no penalties will be applied to the 2021 eu subsidy;


### 4. commends the continuous efforts of the agency to increase its efficiency , which resulted into net tangible reductions of effort estimated at eight full time equivalents compared to 2018 , leading to staffing cost savings of around 960 000 euros; ### 4. commends the continuous efforts of the agency to increase its efficiency , which resulted into net tangible reductions of effort estimated at eight full time equivalents compared to 2018 , leading to staffing cost savings of around 960 000 euros; notes that a further 13 fte , also gained through efficiency initiatives , were reinvested in core activities;


### 5. welcomes steps taken by the agency to achieve gender balance , such as encouragement of female applications during selection procedures , offering favourable working conditions and flexible arrangements linked to maternity; ### 5. welcomes steps taken by the agency to achieve gender balance , such as encouragement of female applications during selection procedures , offering favourable working conditions and flexible arrangements linked to maternity; welcomes the formation of a gender balance advocacy group to raise awareness of gender balance issues; reiterates its call on the member states and the commission to take into account gender balance when nominating members of the board;


### 13. acknowledges the agency’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to ensure transparency; prevention and management of conflicts of interest , and whistleblower protection; notes that in 2019 the agency identified several cases of potential conflicts of interest but in most cases the conflicts of interest risk were addressed through the application of specific mitigating measures , with the remaining cases not requiring any mitigating measure to be taken; acknowledges that cvs and declarations of interest of most board members are published on its website , however , points out that the agency failed to publish the cvs and declarations of interest of all board members on its website; ### 13. acknowledges the agency’s existing measures and ongoing efforts to ensure transparency; prevention and management of conflicts of interest , and whistleblower protection; notes that in 2019 the agency identified several cases of potential conflicts of interest but in most cases the conflicts of interest risk were addressed through the application of specific mitigating measures , with the remaining cases not requiring any mitigating measure to be taken; acknowledges that cvs and declarations of interest of most board members are published on its website , however , points out that the agency failed to publish the cvs and declarations of interest of all board members on its website; calls on the agency to publish the cvs and the declarations of interests of all the members of the management board and to report to the discharge authority on the measures taken in this regard;


### 15. notes that 72 % of the agency’s income consists of fees; takes note of the agency’s view that the fact that applicants pay fees does not necessarily imply a conflict of interest; ### 15. notes that 72 % of the agency’s income consists of fees; takes note of the agency’s view that the fact that applicants pay fees does not necessarily imply a conflict of interest; calls on the agency to develop preventive measures and regularly assess the staff involved in opinion-making to ensure there is independence;


### 20. acknowledges the agency’s measures taken to mitigate all risks associated to the united kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the european union; notes that the agency cooperated closely with the european commission during the negotiations with the united kingdom and that the risk of disruption of aviation activities disappeared with the conclusion of the withdrawal agreement on 31 january 2019; notes that the agency has evaluated the effect of the uk's withdrawal from the union on human resources , concluding that only a relatively small number of staff members might be affected (less than 10); ### 20. acknowledges the agency’s measures taken to mitigate all risks associated to the united kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the european union , including the establishment of a contingency plan in coordination with the commission; notes that the agency cooperated closely with the european commission during the negotiations with the united kingdom and that the risk of disruption of aviation activities disappeared with the conclusion of the withdrawal agreement on 31 january 2019; notes that the agency has evaluated the effect of the uk's withdrawal from the union on human resources , concluding that only a relatively small number of staff members might be affected (less than 10);


### 20. acknowledges the agency’s measures taken to mitigate all risks associated to the united kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the european union; notes that the agency cooperated closely with the european commission during the negotiations with the united kingdom and that the risk of disruption of aviation activities disappeared with the conclusion of the withdrawal agreement on 31 january 2019; notes that the agency has evaluated the effect of the uk's withdrawal from the union on human resources , concluding that only a relatively small number of staff members might be affected (less than 10); ### 20. acknowledges the agency’s measures taken to mitigate all risks associated to the united kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the european union; notes that the agency cooperated closely with the european commission during the negotiations with the united kingdom and that the risk of disruption of aviation activities disappeared with the conclusion of the withdrawal agreement , which entered into force on 1 february 2020; notes that the agency has evaluated the effect of the uk's withdrawal from the union on human resources , concluding that only a relatively small number of staff members might be affected (less than 10);


### 21. notes that the agency has taken many actions in 2019 in order to increase their cyber security and protection of the digital records in its possession; ### 21. reiterates that the agency , classified as a “european strategic investment” agency , received in 2018 significant new core tasks with regard to cybersecurity in aviation , drones and urban air mobility , environmental protection , research and development , international cooperation; notes that the agency has taken many actions in 2019 in order to increase their cyber security and protection of the digital records in its possession; calls , therefore , for an adequate budget of the agency in order to equip it with the necessary resources for its tasks;


### 21. notes that the agency has taken many actions in 2019 in order to increase their cyber security and protection of the digital records in its possession; ### 21. notes with satisfaction that the agency has taken many actions in 2019 in order to increase their cyber security and protection of the digital records in its possession;


### — having regard to the commission communication entitled ‘a european strategy for more growth and jobs in coastal and maritime tourism’ (com(2014)0086) , ### — having regard to the commission communication entitled ‘a european strategy for more growth and jobs in coastal and maritime tourism’ (com(2014)0086) , and commission staff working document on nautical tourism (swd(2017) 126) ,


### a. whereas tourism is a cross-cutting economic activity with a wide-ranging impact on regions’ economic growth , employment and social and sustainable development; ### a. whereas tourism is a cross-cutting economic activity with a direct and undirect impact on regions’ economic growth , employment and social cohesion and sustainable development;


### b. whereas the tourism industry employs 22.6 million people , which accounts for 11.2% of total eu employment , and which , in 2019 , accounted for 9.5% of eu gdp; ### b. whereas the tourism industry is mostly made of smes and employs 22.6 million people , which accounts for 11.2% of total eu employment , and which , in 2019 , accounted for 9.5% of eu gdp;


### b. whereas the tourism industry employs 22.6 million people , which accounts for 11.2% of total eu employment , and which , in 2019 , accounted for 9.5% of eu gdp; ### b. whereas the tourism industry directly and undirectly employs 27 million people , which accounts for 11.2% of total eu employment , and which , in 2019 , accounted for 10 ,3% of eu gdp;


### c. whereas the tourism value chain is complex and made up of the four key vectors of transport , accommodation , experience and intermediation , and whereas the success of the industry lies in the degree of influence between them; ### c. whereas the tourism value chain is one the main european industrial ecosystems identified by the european commission and that it is complex and made up of the four key vectors of transport , accommodation , experience and intermediation , and whereas the success of the industry lies in the degree of influence between them;


### e. whereas the tourism and transport industries were among those most affected by covid-19; whereas at least six million jobs are at risk in the eu; ### e. whereas the entire value chain of the tourism and transport industries have virtually come to a standstill due to the covid-19 crisis and the situation has brought many companies to the brink of financial and economic collapse; whereas at least six million jobs are at risk in the eu and workers have lost their jobs with no foreseeable means of income;


### e. whereas the tourism and transport industries were among those most affected by covid-19; whereas at least six million jobs are at risk in the eu; ### e. whereas the tourism and transport industries were among those most affected by covid-19 , sustaining the heaviest financial losses; whereas at least six million jobs are at risk in the eu;


### f. whereas article 195 of the tfeu provides that the union should coordinate and complement the action of the member states in tourism; ### f. whereas tourism is a global industry and article 195 of the tfeu provides that the union should coordinate and complement the action of the member states in tourism;


### g. whereas there is a lack of coordination in the union with regard to travel , with differing national and regional measures; ### g. whereas measures for the benefit of the tourism and travel industry are most effective when taken as part of a coordinated strategy of the union while taking national and regional needs and specificities into account;


### h. whereas the sector is committed to accelerating and implementing measures and actions that make it more sustainable and bring it closer to achieving objectives on ecological footprint reduction; ### h. whereas the sector also has to sector contribute to achieving the transition of the union towards climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and reversing biodiversity loss and degradation of the environment; whereas the sector is committed to accelerating and implementing measures and actions that make it more sustainable and help it achieve the objectives of the european green new deal;


### h. whereas the sector is committed to accelerating and implementing measures and actions that make it more sustainable and bring it closer to achieving objectives on ecological footprint reduction; ### h. whereas the sector is committed to accelerating and implementing measures and actions that make it more sustainable and resilient and bring it closer to achieving objectives on ecological footprint reduction;


### 1. asks the member states to apply , without delay , common criteria for travel , in particular tracking forms , which make tracking platforms interoperable , and criteria at transport hubs , and for the european centre for disease prevention and control to publish , in a timely manner , the map of union countries and regions , with a view to offering travellers a coordinated and efficient response; ### 1. takes note of the council’s recommendation on a common approach to travel measures in the eu; asks the member states to apply , without delay , the common criteria for travel recommended by council , while facilitating the development and deployment of the eu digital passenger locator form , currently in pilot phase , in full respect of data protection , which will facilitate the safe resumption of travel; calls for member states to share with the european centre for disease prevention and control (ecdc) the commonly agreed data on covid-19 for the ecdc to publish , in a timely manner , the colour coded map of union countries and regions , with a view to offering travellers a coordinated and efficient response;


### 1. asks the member states to apply , without delay , common criteria for travel , in particular tracking forms , which make tracking platforms interoperable , and criteria at transport hubs , and for the european centre for disease prevention and control to publish , in a timely manner , the map of union countries and regions , with a view to offering travellers a coordinated and efficient response; ### 1. asks the member states to apply , without delay , common criteria for travel , in particular tracking platforms which are interoperable with due respect to citizens privacy rights , including privacy by design , data minimisation and the prohibition of general surveillance and based on truly voluntary use of such platforms using where possible , only anonymous data; stresses that any data gathered and used should be kept decentralised on the device itself ("on the edge") and not in a centralised database , should have no commercial application and none of the data should be allowed to be used for commercial or law enforcement purposes.


### 1. asks the member states to apply , without delay , common criteria for travel , in particular tracking forms , which make tracking platforms interoperable , and criteria at transport hubs , and for the european centre for disease prevention and control to publish , in a timely manner , the map of union countries and regions , with a view to offering travellers a coordinated and efficient response; ### 1. asks the member states to apply , without delay , common criteria for travel , in particular tracking forms , which make tracking platforms interoperable , and criteria at transport hubs , and for the european centre for disease prevention and control to publish , in a timely manner , the map of union countries and regions , with a view to offering travellers a coordinated and efficient response; highlights these data tracking and information should comply with the maximum data and privacy protection standards;


### 1. asks the member states to apply , without delay , common criteria for travel , in particular tracking forms , which make tracking platforms interoperable , and criteria at transport hubs , and for the european centre for disease prevention and control to publish , in a timely manner , the map of union countries and regions , with a view to offering travellers a coordinated and efficient response; ### 1. asks the member states to apply , without delay , common criteria for travel , in particular tracking forms , which make tracking platforms interoperable , and criteria at transport hubs , and for the european centre for disease prevention and control to publish , in a timely manner , the map of union countries and regions , with a view to offering travellers a safe , coordinated , correct and efficient response;


### 1. asks the member states to apply , without delay , common criteria for travel , in particular tracking forms , which make tracking platforms interoperable , and criteria at transport hubs , and for the european centre for disease prevention and control to publish , in a timely manner , the map of union countries and regions , with a view to offering travellers a coordinated and efficient response; ### 1. asks the member states to apply , without delay , common criteria for travel , in particular tracking forms , which make tracking platforms interoperable , and criteria at transport hubs , and for the european centre for disease prevention and control to publish , in a timely manner , the map of union countries and regions , with a view to offering travellers a standardized , coordinated and efficient response;


### 1. acknowledges the need to strike a balance between economic , social , cultural and environmental needs in order to comprehensively ensure the long-term sustainability of tourism; ### 1. acknowledges the need to strike a balance between economic , social , cultural and environmental needs in order to comprehensively ensure the mid-term and long-term sustainability of tourism;


### 1. acknowledges the need to strike a balance between economic , social , cultural and environmental needs in order to comprehensively ensure the long-term sustainability of tourism; ### 1. acknowledges the need to strike a balance between economic , social , cultural and environmental needs in order to comprehensively ensure the long-term sustainability of tourism; stresses the need to study the resilience of cultural heritage;


### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; ### 2. takes note of the commission’s recommendation on covid-19 testing strategies; calls on the member states to develop a coordinated framework establishing a common testing protocol for travellers; stresses the need , through full cooperation with local health authorities , to allow for travellers to test prior to departure , or , in the event of lack of testing capacities in the country of origin , allow the possibility to undergo a test after arrival , in order to avoid quarantine periods where possible;


### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; ### 2. calls on the commission to develop in coordination with member states a common and non-discriminatory eu testing protocol; highlights this eu testing protocol should entail member states applying testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods;


### 2. calls on the member states to apply testing on departure , in order to avoid quarantine periods; ### 2. calls on member states to coordinate the management of testing at the different periods of the travel period;


### 2. recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the eu , with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; ### 2. recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the eu , with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; notes , however , that cultural heritage offerings only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate , requiring thus new , alternative and stable sources of funding to continue to serve as the basis for sustainable tourism;


### 2. recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the eu , with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; ### 2. recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the eu , with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; notes , however , that cultural offerings only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate , requiring thus new , alternative and stable sources of funding to continue to act as catalysers of sustainable tourism;


### 2. recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the eu , with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; ### 2. recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the eu , with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; recalls the role of the eafrd and more particularly the leader programme;


### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission on a weekly basis; ### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission on a weekly basis; warns of the need for the website and mobile application to provide real-time information on the borders and transport and tourism services available in eu countries , including information on public health and safety measures being applied and what recommendations for the tourists;


### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission on a weekly basis; ### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission on a weekly basis; calls the commission and the member states to further promote the existence of the portal in order to encourage consumers and citizens to use it;


### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission on a weekly basis; ### 3. welcomes the ‘re-open eu’ portal and urges the member states to send information on the application or lifting of future restrictions on free movement to the commission on a weekly basis , so that european travellers are given correct and timely information when planning their departures;


### 3. points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures; recalls that 72 % of a survey group aged between 15-24 agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the discovereu initiative can play in this regard; notes , however , that the initiative has not benefited young people equally; calls on the commission to find ways to better involve young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds , from rural and remote areas of the member states , and from member states without good rail links to other eu countries; ### 3. points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures , thus promoting diversity , cohesion , social inclusion , solidarity and shared citizenship , dialogue and mutual understanding; recalls that 72 % of a survey group aged between 15-24 agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the discovereu initiative can play in this regard; notes , however , that the initiative has not benefited young people equally; calls on the commission to find ways to better involve young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds , from rural and remote areas of the member states , and from member states without good rail links to other eu countries;


### 4. calls on the member states to further promote sustainable cultural tourism , paying particular attention to local economies , lifestyles and traditions and ensuring that local industries and communities are closely involved; ### 4. calls on the member states to further promote sustainable cultural tourism , paying particular attention to local economies , lifestyles and traditions and ensuring that local industries and communities are closely involved; considers that support measures should be put forward for those regions in need to transition towards sustainable tourism models;


### 4. calls on the member states to further promote sustainable cultural tourism , paying particular attention to local economies , lifestyles and traditions and ensuring that local industries and communities are closely involved; ### 4. calls on the member states to further promote sustainable cultural tourism , paying particular attention to local economies , lifestyles and traditions and ensuring that local industries and communities are closely involved; stresses the role of the cohesion funds , and in particular the erdf , in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage , by making it possible to fund alternative tourism using new digital means and construction techniques where sites are too fragile to be visited;


### 5. urges the commission to introduce the eu hygiene certification seal as a european health security mark; ### 5. urges the commission to introduce the eu hygiene certification seal as a european health security mark; this seal must be articulated with the european center for disease prevention and control (ecdc) and in articulation with the member states national public health agencies , and must distinguish tourist activities that ensure compliance with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control of the covid-19 virus and other possible infections. information on the necessary hygiene and cleaning measures should be transmitted to companies in the sector , according to the ecdc guidelines;


### 5. urges the commission to introduce the eu hygiene certification seal as a european health security mark; ### 5. urges the commission to introduce the eu safety certification seal as a european health security mark; in order to help to restore consumer’s trust in the sector and thus contribute to its revitalisation; underlines in this context the role of scientists and health authorities at member state level , especially when deciding what kind of health precautions are needed and necessary in a particular region.


### 5. urges the commission to introduce the eu hygiene certification seal as a european health security mark; ### 5. urges the commission to introduce the eu hygiene certification seal as a european health security mark , in order to set european-wide minimum health and hygiene standards that would help to restore consumers and passengers' trust in the sector and consequently to its revitalisation;


### 6. asks the commission for recommendations for procedures in the post-vaccine period and to explore the need for a digital health passport in the union; ### 6. asks the commission for recommendations for procedures in the post-vaccine period to give some certainty to companies and smes of the tourism industry and help them to prepare for this scenario;


### 6. insists on the need , without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity , to promote and supplement the capacities of the member states in education and training in the field of sustainable tourism; ### 6. insists on the need , without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity , to develop , promote and supplement the capacities of the member states in education and training in the field of sustainable tourism;


### 6. insists on the need , without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity , to promote and supplement the capacities of the member states in education and training in the field of sustainable tourism; ### 6. insists on the need , without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity , to promote and supplement the capacities of the member states in education and training in the field of sustainable tourism; stresses the importance of using virtual technologies to raise awareness of the cultural heritage; also recalls the importance of training skilled craftspeople and of the necessity of european exchanges of ancestral know-how;


### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; ### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; in this respect calls on the commission to establish the implementation procedure of the react-eu initiative as soon as possible;


### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; ### 7. deplores the fact that next generation eu does not include direct financing to the tourism industry and calls on the member states to include the industry in their recovery plans and in the react-eu initiative; considers that a dedicated eu budget line is needed for tourism;


### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards; ### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism , uncontrolled development and excessive commodification; urges the member states to put strong mechanisms in place to prevent unsustainable tourism flows and calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards;


### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards; ### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed unsustainable tourism flows and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards;


### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards; ### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage and environmental sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards;


### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards; ### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards; calls for the most endangered european cultural sites to be identified at eu level in order to provide them with greater protection and adequate funding;


### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards; ### 7. is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and uncontrolled development; calls on the commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards; underlines the importance of eu funds in the protection of cultural heritage sites;


### 8. asks the commission to implement the ‘crisis-management mechanism for tourism’ preparatory action with a view to being ready to cope with future crises; ### 8. asks the commission to implement the ‘crisis-management mechanism for tourism’ preparatory action with a view to being ready to cope with future crises , with concrete measures in the short and medium term;


### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities. ### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and avoid overcrowding in many destinations.


### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities. ### 8. highlights the important role that european initiatives play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel; recommends further efforts to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , all the more so in view of the current unprecedented covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing need for physical distancing and discouraging of large public gatherings in cultural sites , especially for the elderly and people with disabilities.


### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities. ### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities or elderly persons.


### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities. ### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities; calls on the european commission to promote participation of senior eu citizens in sustainable tourism , considering their higher mobility during low-season and the lack of dedicated eu programmes allowing this demographic to deepen their knowledge of europe and engage in exchanges with fellow europeans.


### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities. ### 8. highlights the important role european initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so as to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism , especially for persons with disabilities; calls on the european commission to further support the development of cultural tourism initiatives in those areas where the potential is not used enough.


### 9. calls on the commission to establish a new model of governance between institutions , strengthening the organisational , financial and human resources structure of the tourism , textiles and creative industries unit within dg grow , with a view to taking an integrated and efficient approach to tourism; ### 9. calls on the commission to establish a new model of governance between institutions , strengthening the organisational , financial and human resources structure of the tourism , textiles and creative industries unit within dg grow , with a view to taking an integrated and efficient approach to tourism; calls the commission to include the tran committee tourism task force into the regular discussions , similar like the tac meetings , where the commission meets the member states’ representatives.


### 10. deplores the fact that the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 does not include a dedicated line for sustainable tourism , which would represent a commitment to implementing the european tourism policy approved by the european parliament; ### 10. deplores the fact that the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 does not include a dedicated line for sustainable tourism , which would represent a commitment to implementing the european tourism policy approved by the european parliament; and reminds that in its resolution , the european parliament has explicitly asked for the introduction of such a specific budget line for sustainable tourism;


### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; ### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , in the tourism and transport sector , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency , to help make it easier for them to deal with the covid-19 crisis;


### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; ### 11. calls on the commission to create a european mechanism to monitor the provision of support to micro , small and medium-sized enterprises , focusing on liquidity , lending and transparency; is of the opinion that such a mechanism could be part of the overall crisis-management mechanism for tourism;


### 12. calls on the commission to regularly inform parliament about progress made with the development of pilot projects and preparatory actions , to keep the parliamentary committee responsible involved in the process; ### 12. welcomes the governance initiative taken by the commission which calls for official and regular dialogue with tourism stakeholders and underlines that the relevant bodies of the european parliament should be officially involved in such stakeholder dialogue; further calls on the commission to regularly inform parliament about progress made with the development of pilot projects and preparatory actions and to keep the parliamentary committee responsible and the meps who initiated the projects , involved in the process;


### 13. commends the commission for organising the 2020 tourism convention and calls on it to present an action plan later this year and develop , in a timely manner , a new strategy for tourism , to replace the 2010 strategy; ### 13. commends the commission for organising the 2020 tourism convention and calls on it to present an action plan later this year and develop , in a timely manner , a new strategy for tourism , to replace the 2010 strategy; to create the european tourism union


### 14. calls on the commission to include in the funding support guide a link to a national contact point that facilitates access to information for micro , small and medium-sized enterprises; ### 14. calls on the commission to update and include in the eu funding support guide a link to a national contact point that facilitates access to information for micro , small and medium-sized enterprises; calls on the commission to raise awareness among companies and smes of the tourism sector of this eu guide which should include updated information of the available eu financing sources and programmes to revitalise the sector;


### 15. calls on the commission to set up a european agency for tourism; ### 15. calls on the commission to set up a european agency for tourism; calls the commission to make an analysis of a possible setting of a public - private partnership , a joint undertaking for tourism in horizon 2020 on technology , as a first step towards the creation of the agency.


### 16. notes that sustainable tourism should take into account current and future economic , social and environmental impact , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , the environment and local communities7 ; ### 16. calls on the commission to swiftly develop a road map for sustainable tourism that contains innovative measures to reduce the climate and environmental footprint of the sector , further encourages investments in sustainable tourism schemes , should take into account current and future economic , social and environmental impact , addressing the needs of visitors , the industry , the environment and local communities7 ;


### 18. calls on the commission to examine the barriers to obtaining the ecolabel and to expand its scope to other tourism services , as a complement to the emas for tourism , and to establish mechanisms to support those certification schemes; ### 18. calls on the commission to examine the barriers to obtaining the ecolabel and to expand its scope to other tourism services , as a complement to the emas for tourism , and to establish mechanisms to support those certification schemes; calls for the creation , in the long term , of a single european label for sustainable tourism , which should also cover quality , accessibility and inclusiveness aspects;


### 18. calls on the commission to examine the barriers to obtaining the ecolabel and to expand its scope to other tourism services , as a complement to the emas for tourism , and to establish mechanisms to support those certification schemes; ### 18. calls on the commission to examine the barriers to obtaining the ecolabel and to expand its scope to the eco-tourism services , as a complement to the emas for tourism , and to establish mechanisms to support those certification schemes;


### 19. commends the commission for setting up the tourism sustainability group (tsg)8 and calls on it to resume its work and revise the 2012 european charter for sustainable and responsible tourism , as a means to encourage participation and the adoption of good practices; ### 19. commends the commission for setting up the tourism sustainability group (tsg)8 and calls on it to resume its work and revise the 2012 european charter for sustainable and responsible tourism , as a means to encourage participation and the adoption of good practices at national , regional and local levels;


### 21. criticises the fact that the commission has not included tourism in the european data strategy , and calls on it to incorporate tourism in the governance framework for common data spaces , enabling tourism businesses to fully commit to innovation and digitalisation; ### 21. criticises the fact that the commission has not included tourism in the european data strategy , and calls on it to incorporate tourism in the governance framework for common data spaces , enabling tourism businesses to fully commit to innovation and digitalisation; calls on the commission to promote data cooperatives for tourism to help the many smes in the sector collect , process and utilize the data they produce , allowing them to fully benefit from the data economy and implement sustainable solutions;


### 21. criticises the fact that the commission has not included tourism in the european data strategy , and calls on it to incorporate tourism in the governance framework for common data spaces , enabling tourism businesses to fully commit to innovation and digitalisation; ### 21. criticises the fact that the commission has not included tourism in the european data strategy , and calls on it to incorporate tourism in the governance framework for common data spaces , enabling tourism businesses to fully commit to innovation and digitalisation as the latter elements are crucial for modernizing the entire sector as well as for developing new services and a broader offer of high quality;


### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; ### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and travelling has a significant impact on the climate , believes that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; believes that tourism mobility should encourage the use of the most sustainable means of transport and promote also attractive local tourism options which cause a smaller ecological travel footprint;


### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems; ### 22. notes that tourism is closely linked to mobility and that the member states must , with eu financial support , invest in the transition to cleaner fuels , in transport that is more accessible for people with disabilities and in platforms that guarantee the interoperability and intermodality of ticketing systems;


### 25. commends the commission for its work on the 14 actions which make up the strategy for coastal and maritime tourism , and invites it to present the results , which can be used to channel financing to infrastructure (ports and marinas) , logistical and operational support , and the use of renewable energy; ### 25. commends the commission for its work on the 14 actions which make up the strategy for coastal and maritime tourism , and invites it to present the results , which can be used to channel financing to infrastructure (ports and marinas) , logistical and operational support , and the use of renewable energy; notes that the strategy for coastal and maritime tourism is only a part of the long-term sustainable blue growth strategy; calls on the commission to develop a sustainable tourism strategy taking into account all other elements of the strategy such as energy , technology , education and use of natural resources;


### 26. urges the commission to present before the end of 2020 , an analysis by country of the requests received concerning state aid for the tourism industry and of the union financing used to tackle the effects of covid-19 , including the applicability of the sure programme; ### 26. urges the commission to present before the end of 2020 , an analysis by country of the requests received concerning state aid schemes used to revitalise the tourism industry and of the union financing used to tackle the effects of covid-19 , including the applicability of the sure programme;


### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonisation and digitalisation projects , and conditions for access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created; ### 27. calls on the commission , together with the european investment bank , to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonisation and digitalisation projects , and conditions for access by micro , small and medium-sized enterprises to investeu , so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created; stresses the need for better coordination between the eu and local level to solve the issue of access to finance , possibly through the deployment of advisors that actively assist tourism enterprises , in particular smes , notably when it comes to applying for and effectively managing eu funds.


### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport; ### 28. calls on the commission , together with the member states , to support , together with existing best practices applied by national , regional and local authorities , the transition to seamless intermodality in transport;


### 30. believes that the promotion of the europe brand in third countries must focus on the diversification of the eu’s offering in cultural and natural heritage , food and health , in cooperation with destinations and tour operators; ### 30. believes that the promotion of the europe brand in third countries must focus on the diversification of the eu’s offering in cultural and natural heritage , food , health and the entertainment sector , in cooperation with destinations and tour operators;


### 30. believes that the promotion of the europe brand in third countries must focus on the diversification of the eu’s offering in cultural and natural heritage , food and health , in cooperation with destinations and tour operators; ### 30. believes that the promotion of the europe brand in third countries must focus on the diversification of the eu's offering in cultural , historic , architectural and natural heritage , food and health , in cooperation with destinations and tour operators;


### 31. calls on the commission to review the travel package directive and the air passenger rights regulation to take account of the effects of the recent crisis and prevent future legal uncertainty; ### 31. calls on the commission to review the travel package directive and the air passenger rights regulation to take account of the effects of the recent crisis and prevent future legal uncertainty; underlines , that the revision should strengthen the insolvency protection provisions by adding a prevention approach to support companies and smes in an earlier stage; further highlights this revision should include provisions to protect workers in the event of system shocks and/or insolvency in order to guarantee , among others , their earned wages and retirement , as well as to develop crisis unemployment schemes;


### 33. calls on the member states to make efforts to implement the european disability card scheme and lay down in law standards that make tourism accessible to all; ### 33. calls on the commission and member states to make efforts for the implementation and cross-eu recognition of the european disability card scheme and underlines the importance of consulting and cooperating with relevant stakeholders and organisations in the shift towards more accessible tourism;


### 34. calls on the commission to consider the outermost regions in the formulation and impact of tourism legislation; ### 34. calls on the commission to consider the outermost regions , including islands and rural areas in the formulation and impact of tourism legislation as well as regions and cities heavily dependent on tourism; underlines in this context the importance of well-structured institutional cooperation with all interested regional actors as well as the committee of regions (cor)


### 34. calls on the commission to consider the outermost regions in the formulation and impact of tourism legislation; ### 34. calls on the commission to consider the outermost and insular regions in the formulation and impact of tourism legislation;


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 192(1) thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union (tfeu) , and in particular article 192(1) thereof ,


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind and guaranteeing the sufficient resources for the upskilling and reskilling of the affected workers , as well as jobseekers.


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind , including citizens , regions , geographically disadvantaged areas , and areas with depopulation problems.


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind , and must ensure that no european citizen or region pays for the consequences of this transition to a climate-neutral economy.


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , conservation and protection of biodiversity , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind , promoting economic , social and territorial cohesion.


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind , including citizens , regions , urban and rural areas.


### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , resource-efficient and competitive economy , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind. ### (1) the commission has , in its communication of 11 december 2019 entitled ‘the european green deal’19 , set out a new sustainable growth strategy that aims to transform the union into a fair and prosperous society , with a modern , sustainable , resource-efficient and internationally competitive economy and high-quality jobs , where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. it also aims to protect , conserve and enhance the union's natural capital , and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. at the same time , this transition must be just and inclusive , leaving no one behind.


### (2) the intergovernmental panel on climate change’s (ipcc) special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways20 provides a strong scientific basis for tackling climate change and illustrates the need to step up climate action. it confirms that greenhouse gas emissions need to be urgently reduced , and that climate change needs to be limited to 1.5 °c , in particular to reduce the likelihood of extreme weather events. the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services’ (ipbes) 2019 global assessment report21 showed worldwide erosion of biodiversity , with climate change as the third most important driver of biodiversity loss.22 ### (2) the intergovernmental panel on climate change’s (ipcc) special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways20 provides a strong scientific basis for tackling climate change and illustrates the need to step up climate action , step up for sustainable development and increase the fighting to eradicate poverty. it confirms that greenhouse gas emissions need to be urgently reduced , and that climate change needs to be limited to 1.5 °c , in particular to reduce the likelihood of extreme weather events. the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services’ (ipbes) 2019 global assessment report21 showed worldwide erosion of biodiversity , with climate change as the third most important driver of biodiversity loss.22


### (2) the intergovernmental panel on climate change’s (ipcc) special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways20 provides a strong scientific basis for tackling climate change and illustrates the need to step up climate action. it confirms that greenhouse gas emissions need to be urgently reduced , and that climate change needs to be limited to 1.5 °c , in particular to reduce the likelihood of extreme weather events. the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services’ (ipbes) 2019 global assessment report21 showed worldwide erosion of biodiversity , with climate change as the third most important driver of biodiversity loss.22 ### (2) the intergovernmental panel on climate change’s (ipcc) special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °c above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways20 provides a strong scientific basis for tackling climate change and illustrates the need to step up climate action. according to it , human activities are estimated to have caused approximately 1ºc of global warming above the pre-industrial level and at the current rate , the 1.5°c increase will be reached between 2030 and 2052. it confirms that greenhouse gas emissions need to be urgently reduced , and that climate change needs to be limited to 1.5 °c , in particular to reduce the likelihood of extreme weather events and of reaching tipping-points. the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services’ (ipbes) 2019 global assessment report21 showed worldwide erosion of biodiversity , with climate change as the third most important driver of biodiversity loss.22


### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’). ### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to appropriate economic and societal transformation , taking into account the effects of the covid-19 crisis , which has shown that we are too dependent on imports from third countries , jobs , and the completion of value chains in certain manufacturing industries , to obtain growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’).


### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’). ### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to reach in a fair and cost-effective manner the temperature goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°c above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1 , 5°c above pre-industrial levels , as set out in the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’).


### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’). ### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , reskilling , creation of jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’).


### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’). ### (3) a fixed long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation , jobs , sustainable growth , and the achievement of the united nations sustainable development goals , as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 paris agreement on climate change following the 21st conference of the parties to the united nations framework convention on climate change (the ‘paris agreement’).