### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , and promoting sustainable growth. ### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the transition to a climate-neutral union by 2050 and the digital transition , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , and promoting sustainable growth.


### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , and promoting sustainable growth. ### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social , territorial , regional and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation , efforts for upskilling and reskilling workers in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , promoting sustainable growth and connectivity.


### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , and promoting sustainable growth. ### 1. the general objective of the recovery and resilience facility shall be to promote the union’s economic , social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of all the member states , mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis , and supporting the green and digital transitions , thereby contributing to restoring the growth potential of the economies of the union , fostering employment creation in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis , and promoting sustainable growth , in order not to leave anyone behind.


### 1. in the event of significant non-compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in article 15(7) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][cpr] , the council shall , on a proposal from the commission , adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the recovery and resilience facility. ### 1. in the event of significant and unjustifiable non-compliance in relation to any of the cases laid down in article 15(7) of the regulation laying down common provisions on the […)][cpr] , the council shall , on a proposal from the commission , adopt a decision by means of an implementing act to suspend the time period for the adoption of the decisions referred to in articles 17(1) and 17(2) or to suspend payments under the recovery and resilience facility.


### 4. the loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the member state concerned shall not be higher than the difference between the total cost of the recovery and resilience plan , as revised where relevant , and the maximum financial contribution referred to in article 10. the maximum volume of the loan for each member state shall not exceed 4.7% of its gross national income. ### 4. the loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the member state concerned shall not be higher than the difference between the total cost of the recovery and resilience plan , as revised where relevant , and the maximum financial contribution referred to in article 10. the maximum volume of the loan for each member state shall not exceed 4.7 % of the average gross income in the eu and shall take into account the number of citizens of the member state.


### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds. ### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the union's new 2030 climate and energy targets , the climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest and the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds.


### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds. ### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for the transition to climate-neutrality by 2050 and the digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds.


### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds. ### 2. the recovery and resilience plans shall be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the european semester , in particular those relevant for or resulting from the green and digital transition. the recovery and resilience plans shall also be consistent with the information included by the member states in the national reform programmes under the european semester , in their national energy and climate plans and updates thereof under the regulation (eu)2018/199921 , in the territorial just transition plans under the just transition fund22 , and in the partnership agreements and operational programmes under the union funds. the recovery and resilience plans shall be drawn up following adequate consultation with regional and local authorities and other stakeholders , including social partners and the civil society in accordance with the code of conduct on partnership;


### 2. the recovery and resilience plan presented by the member state concerned shall constitute an annex to its national reform programme and shall be officially submitted at the latest by 30 april. a draft plan may be submitted by member state starting from 15 october of the preceding year , together with the draft budget of the subsequent year. ### 2. the recovery and resilience plan presented by the member state concerned shall constitute an annex to its national reform programme and shall be officially submitted at any point in time following the entry into force of this regulation , until 31 august 2024. a draft plan may be submitted by a member state starting from six months in advance of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan , together with the relevant draft budgetary information.


### an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience of the member state concerned , mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis , and its contribution to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion and convergence; ### an explanation of how the plan strengthens the growth potential , job creation and economic and social resilience of the member state concerned , mitigates the economic and social impact of the crisis , and its contribution to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion and convergence as well as its contribution to gender equality;


### an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them; ### an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the just and green transition to climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest , the union's new 2030 climate and energy targets , the targets as set out in the climate law regulation and the objectives of the digital transition , or to the challenges resulting from them. more specifically an explanation of how the measures are expected to ensure that at least 40 % of the amount requested for the recovery and resilience plan contribute to mainstreaming climate actions and 10% to biodiversity actions;


### an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to the challenges resulting from them; ### an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute directly to the green and the digital transitions and to the challenges resulting from them , with no measures negatively affecting the possibility of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050;


### the envisaged investment projects , and the related investment period; ### the envisaged investment projects , and the related investment period , including life cycle assessment of the investments;


### where relevant , information on existing or planned union financing; ### where relevant , information on existing or planned union financing , and its coordination and additionality with the facility;


### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the analytical information on the member state concerned available in the context of the european semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned and , if relevant , information from technical support received via the technical support instrument. ### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the wider objectives of the facility as laid out in article 4 , the analytical information on the member state concerned available in the context of the european semester , the strategic policy orientations on reforms and public investments discussed by the council and the european parliament , the experience on reforms acquired through the structural reforms support program and technical support instrument , as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned.


### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the analytical information on the member state concerned available in the context of the european semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned and , if relevant , information from technical support received via the technical support instrument. ### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the analytical information on the member state concerned available in the context of the european semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned and , if relevant , information from technical support received via the technical support instrument. the commission shall also require a gender impact assessment of the plan carried out by an independent expert or proceed to such an assessment itself.


### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the analytical information on the member state concerned available in the context of the european semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned and , if relevant , information from technical support received via the technical support instrument. ### 2. when assessing the recovery and resilience plan and in the determination of the amount to be allocated to the member state concerned , the commission shall take into account the analytical information on the member state concerned available in the context of the european semester as well as the justification and the elements provided by the member state concerned , as referred to in article 15(3) , and any other relevant information including , in particular , the one contained in the national reform programme and the national energy and climate plan of the member state concerned and , if relevant , information from technical support received via the technical support instrument. a dedicated multi-language website providing support and information should be envisaged.


### whether the recovery and resilience plan is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester; ### whether the recovery and resilience plan is consistent with challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to the member state concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the commission in the european semester;


### whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them; ### whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them , specifically taking into account the objectives set out in the national energy and climate plans (necps) , the regulation on the governance of the energy union and climate action , and the union's new 2030 climate and energy objectives and intermediate targets towards climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest as listed in the climate law regulation;


### whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them; ### whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions and to addressing the challenges resulting from them , with no measures negatively affecting the possibility of achieving a climate-neutral union by 2050;


### 1. the commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the member state , by means of an implementing act. in the event that the commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan , that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the member state , including the milestones and targets , and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with article 11. ### 1. the commission shall adopt a decision within three months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the member state , by means of an implementing act. in the event that the commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan , that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the member state , including the milestones and targets , and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with article 11.


### 1. the commission shall adopt a decision within four months of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the member state , by means of an implementing act. in the event that the commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan , that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the member state , including the milestones and targets , and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with article 11. ### 1. the commission shall adopt a decision within one month of the official submission of the recovery and resilience plan by the member state , by means of an delegated act. in the event that the commission gives a positive assessment to a recovery and resilience plan , that decision shall set out the reforms and investment projects to be implemented by the member state , including the milestones and targets , and the financial contribution allocated in accordance with article 11.


### 5. where the commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan , it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within four months of the submission of the proposal by the member state. ### 5. where the commission gives a negative assessment to a recovery and resilience plan , it shall communicate a duly justified assessment within four months of the submission of the proposal by the member state. the commission may appear before the competent committees of the european parliament under their invitation to explain the negative assessment. relevant information shall be made available by the commission to the european parliament and the council simultaneously and on equal terms.


### 6. where the member state concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension , the commission shall cancel the amount of the financial contribution pursuant to article 14(1) of the financial regulation after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions. ### 6. where the member state concerned has not taken the necessary measures within a period of six months from the suspension , the commission shall make the amount of the financial contribution available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders , including social partners and civil society organisations that contribute to addressing the challenges identified in the recovery and resilience plan after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within two months from the communication of its conclusions.


### the member state concerned shall report on a quarterly basis within the european semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans , including the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6). to that effect , the quarterly reports of the member states shall be appropriately reflected in the national reform programmes , which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans. ### the member state concerned shall report every six months within the european semester process on the progress made in the achievement of the recovery and resilience plans , including the operational arrangement referred to in article 17(6). to that effect , the reports of the member states shall be appropriately reflected in the national reform programmes , which shall be used as a tool for reporting on progress towards completion of the recovery and resilience plans.


### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay.


### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission in accordance with article 17 , as well as the national reports established in the article 20 of this regulation to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state.


### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the implementing act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. ### 1. the commission shall transmit the recovery and resilience plans as approved in the delegated act of the commission in accordance with article 17 to the european parliament and the council without undue delay. the member state concerned may request the commission to redact sensitive or confidential information , the disclosure of which would jeopardise public interests of the member state. such a request shall not be interpreted extensively.


### 2. the annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the member states concerned under the facility. ### 2. the annual report shall include information on the progress made with the recovery and resilience plans of the member states concerned under the facility , as well as any development of the payments.


### 1. the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , in particular when promoting the actions and their results , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences , including the media and the public. ### 1. the recipients of union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the union funding , in particular when promoting the actions and their results , by providing coherent , effective and proportionate targeted information to the public , including through the media on a non-discriminatory basis.


### the purpose of these assessment guidelines is to serve together with this regulation as a basis for the commission to assess - in a transparent and equitable manner - the proposals for recovery and resilience plans put forward by member states and to determine the financial contribution in conformity with the objectives and any other relevant requirements laid down in this regulation. these guidelines notably represent the basis for the application of the assessment criteria and the determination of the financial contribution as referred to , respectively , in articles 16(3) and 17(3). ### the purpose of these assessment guidelines is to serve together with this regulation and the principles set out in the eu taxonomy regulation as a basis for the commission to assess - in a transparent and equitable manner - the proposals for recovery and resilience plans put forward by member states and to determine the financial contribution in conformity with the objectives and any other relevant requirements laid down in this regulation. these guidelines notably represent the basis for the application of the assessment criteria and the determination of the financial contribution as referred to , respectively , in articles 16(3) and 17(3).


### whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the green and the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them; ### whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to the just and green transition towards climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest , the eu and national intermediate targets as set out in the climate law regulation and the objectives of the digital transitions or to addressing the challenges resulting from them;


### the commission shall take into account the following elements for the assessment under this criterion: ### the commission shall take into account the following elements and ensure the consistency of the recovery and resilience plans with the eu taxonomy regulation , for the assessment under this criterion:


### or ### and


### — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green and/or digital transitions ### — the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the social , economic and environmental challenges resulting from the transition towards a sustainable climate neutral european economy


### 2.4 the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential , job creation , and economic and social resilience of the member state , mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis , and contribute to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion; ### 2.4 the recovery and resilience plan is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential , job creation , and economic and social resilience of the member state , mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis , promote sustainable growth and contribute to enhance economic , social and territorial cohesion;


### or ### deleted


### — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the member states and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the member state concerned , stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis , while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment. ### — the recovery and resilience plan contains measures that aim at addressing weaknesses of the economy of the member states and at boosting the growth potential of the economy of the member state concerned , stimulating job creation and mitigating the adverse effects of the crisis , promote sustainable growth while avoiding adverse impacts of those measures on climate and environment.


### (34) for the purposes of transparency , the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the commission should be communicated to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. ### (34) for the purposes of transparency , the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the commission as well as the reports submitted by the member states should be communicated to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate.


### (34) for the purposes of transparency , the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the commission should be communicated to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate. ### (34) for the purposes of transparency , the recovery and resilience plans adopted by the commission should be communicated simultaneously to the european parliament and the council and communication activities should be carried out by the commission as appropriate.


### (38) an independent evaluation , looking at the achievement of the objectives of the facility established by this regulation , the efficiency of the use of its resources and its added value should be carried out. where appropriate , the evaluation should be accompanied by a proposal for amendments to this regulation. an independent ex-post evaluation should , in addition , deal with the long-term impact of the instruments. ### (38) an independent evaluation should be carried out to look at the correct administrative and financial management of the facility , the achievement of its objectives established by this regulation , the efficiency of the use of its resources and its added value. where appropriate , the evaluation should be accompanied by a proposal for amendments to this regulation or amendments to national procedures. an independent ex-post evaluation should , in addition , deal with the long-term impact of the instruments.


### (40) in accordance with the financial regulation , regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council14 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2988/9515 ,council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/9616 and council regulation (eu) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out administrative investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council18 . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors. ### (40) for the purposes of external audit and discharge , the conditions for the court of auditors , the european anti-fraud office and the european public prosecutor's office to exercise their powers in respect of the facility , as well as the applicable discharge procedure should be laid down in accordance with the financial regulation13a , regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 of the european parliament and of the council14 , council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2988/9515 ,council regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/9616 and council regulation (eu) 2017/193917 , the financial interests of the union are to be protected through proportionate measures , including the prevention , detection , correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud , the recovery of funds lost , wrongly paid or incorrectly used and , where appropriate , the imposition of administrative sanctions. in particular , in accordance with regulation (eu , euratom) no 883/2013 and regulation (euratom , ec) no 2185/96 , the european anti-fraud office (olaf) may carry out administrative investigations , including on-the-spot checks and inspections , with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud , corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the union. in accordance with regulation (eu) 2017/1939 , the european public prosecutor's office (eppo) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the union as provided for in directive (eu) 2017/1371 of the european parliament and of the council18 . in accordance with the financial regulation , any person or entity receiving union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the union’s financial interests , to grant the necessary rights and access to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of union funds grant equivalent rights to the commission , olaf , the eppo and the european court of auditors.


### 7. where , within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in article 17(1) , no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the member state concerned , the amount of the financial contribution shall be cancelled pursuant to article 14(1) of the financial regulation. ### 7. where , within eighteen months of the date of the adoption the decision referred to in article 17(1) , no tangible progress has been made in respect of any relevant milestones and targets by the member state concerned , the amount of the financial contribution shall be made available for regional and local authorities and other stakeholders , including social partners and civil society organisations that contribute to addressing the challenges identified in the recovery and resilience plan.


### the commission shall take a decision on the cancellation of the financial contribution after having given the member state concerned the possibility to present its observations within a period of two months of the communication of its assessment as to whether no tangible progress has been made. ### the member state concerned shall have the possibility to present its observations within a period of two months of the communication of the assessment of the commission as to whether no tangible progress has been made.


### 3. ‘european semester of economic policy coordination’ (hereinafter ‘european semester’) means the process set out by article 2-a of council regulation (ec) no 1466/97 of 7 july 199720 . ### 3. ‘european semester of sustainable development policy coordination’ (hereinafter ‘european semester’) means the process set out by article 2-a of council regulation (ec) no 1466/97 of 7 july 199720 and the framework to facilitate the implementation of the european green deal , the european pillar of social rights and the sustainable development goals , and adapted to the policy needs to respond to the current crisis and the future challenges as outlined , amongst others , in the commission communication on the 2020 annual sustainable growth strategy20a and the european semester spring and summer package 2020.


### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy , with 90% of goods arriving by sea; ### a. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the eu economy , with 90% of goods arriving by sea; whereas the maritime sector , and ports in particular , are playing a critical and strategic role in the supply of goods and in ensuring the continuity of the economy as clearly demonstrated during the covid-19 pandemic;


### a. whereas oceans and the preservation thereof are essential for humankind as climate regulators , hosts of biodiversity , and source of food security; ### a. whereas healthy oceans and the preservation thereof are essential for humankind as climate regulators , as producers of half of the oxygen in the earth's atmosphere , as hosts of biodiversity , as a source for global food security and human health , and as an engine for economic growth;


### f. whereas investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs and structural health and safety measures for all workers; ### f. whereas investments related to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector must comply with the key principles of the just transition , including the creation of high-quality jobs , retraining and redeployment guarantees and structural health and safety measures for all workers , with particular focus on opportunities for women and young workers in order to diversify the maritime sector workforce; whereas adequate training and decent working conditions of maritime personnel are fundamental , among others to prevent incidents , including environmental incidents;


### 1. deplores the distortion of competition on the european market between fossil energies , which benefit from more favourable tax treatment , and clean alternative fuels from renewable sources; calls on the commission to address this situation by proposing to restore fair competition rules , applying the polluter-pays principle to maritime transport and promoting the use of renewable-energy alternative fuels in the maritime sector; ### 1. deplores the distortion of competition on the european market between fossil energies , which benefit from more favourable tax treatment , and clean alternative fuels from renewable sources; calls on the commission to address this situation by proposing to restore fair competition rules , applying the polluter-pays principle to maritime transport and promoting the use of sustainable alternative fuels , such as clean and renewable-energy alternative fuels in the maritime sector;


### 2. stresses the need to prohibit the use of heavy fuel oil , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste; ### 2. stresses the need to phase-out the use of heavy fuel oil , both in pure form and as a blending substance , as soon as possible , which is still used by many ships; regrets that oil companies currently use maritime transport as a way of disposing of their waste;


### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports; ### 3. stresses the need to include the european maritime sector , as defined by regulation (eu) 2015/757 , in the eu emissions trading system (ets)8 by january 2022 in accordance with the amendments adopted by the european parliament on 16 september 2020 on the proposal for a regulation of the european parliament and of the council amending regulation (eu) 2015/757 in order to take appropriate account of the global data collection system for ship fuel oil consumption data; proposes that maritime-related ets revenues be channelled into the funding of research and innovation for decarbonising european maritime transport and ports;


### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions; ### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions; alternative fuels that do not meet the redii -70% threshold on a life-cycle basis should not be allowed for regulatory compliance; food/feed-based biofuels should be excluded from the list of compliant fuels and the contribution of advanced biofuels should be capped;


### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions; ### 4. notes that the fueleu maritime initiative should address not only fuels but also the efficiency of ships and their operations as well as ensure the use of existing and future alternative fuels infrastructure through a goal-based approach; recalls that , in the context of the revision of regulation (eu) 2015/757 , parliament called on shipping companies to achieve a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030; adds that the initiative should also include a life-cycle approach incorporating all greenhouse gas emissions;


### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders in order to develop an overall policy for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas; ### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders , including shipping lines , ports and energy providers , in order to facilitate bottom-up initiatives and framework agreements for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas;


### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders in order to develop an overall policy for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas; ### 5. recalls the need to encourage cooperation between all stakeholders , including shipping lines , ports and energy providers , in order to develop an overall policy for the decarbonisation of ports and coastal areas;


### 1. acknowledges that the proposed 2021 draft budget is based on the new commission 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (mff) proposals of 27 may 2020 and regrets that the council proposal of 21 july 2020 is below that revised commission proposal (eur-25 700 million); ### 1. acknowledges that the proposed 2021 draft budget is based on the new commission 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (mff) proposals of 27 may 2020 and regrets that the council proposal of 21 july 2020 is below that revised commission proposal (eur-25 700 million); moreover deplores the late and insufficient response of both institutions to tackle the social impact of the covid-19 pandemic;


### 1. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; deeply regrets that the proposal of the commission did not follow the promises made regarding increases in the budget allocated to those programmes , namely tripling the budget for the erasmus+ programme , or responding to the will of the european parliament to double the budget for the creative europe programme , while the council proposes further irresponsible cuts; ### 1. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes for both social cohesion and economic development within the union; deeply regrets that the proposal of the commission did not follow the promises made regarding increases in the budget allocated to those programmes , namely tripling the budget for the erasmus+ programme , or responding to the will of the european parliament to double the budget for the creative europe programme; takes the view that the council's position , to further reduce the budget for the programmes proposed by the commission , is unacceptable; takes the view that the economic crisis triggered by the covid-19 pandemic should not adversely affect investments of a social , educational and cultural nature;


### 1. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; deeply regrets that the proposal of the commission did not follow the promises made regarding increases in the budget allocated to those programmes , namely tripling the budget for the erasmus+ programme , or responding to the will of the european parliament to double the budget for the creative europe programme , while the council proposes further irresponsible cuts; ### 1. emphasises the importance of erasmus+ , creative europe and european solidarity corps programmes; deeply regrets that the proposal of the commission did not follow the promises made regarding increases in the budget allocated to those programmes , namely tripling the budget for the erasmus+ programme , or responding to the will of the european parliament to double the budget for the creative europe programme , while the council proposes further cuts , that are particularly irresponsible given the dramatic consequences of the covid-19 crisis on european cultural and creative actors;


### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , convergence , fair and inclusive sustainable growth and competitiveness of the european economy and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , digitalisation and innovation , security and the management of migration , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide solutions at the eu level; ### 1. recognises the need for the eu budget to continue to support recovery , convergence , fair and inclusive sustainable growth and competitiveness of the european economy and other eu priorities such as social , economic and territorial cohesion and regional development , climate action , digitalisation and innovation , security and the management of migration , while acknowledging that the covid-19 pandemic has provided a new challenge that the eu and its member states need to respond determinedly and provide solutions at union , national and regional level;


### 1. notes that there is no specific mention of the conference on the future of europe in the relevant communication budget lines of the commission’s proposals. ### 1. notes that there is no specific mention of the conference on the future of europe in the relevant communication budget lines of the commission’s proposals. insists on the importance of an adequate funding for taking into account the conference goals as set out in the european parliament’s position.


### 1. calls for the 2021 union budget to make an ambitious contribution to the recovery of the union economy in view of the covid-19 outbreak; welcomes the proposal for a new recovery instrument , next generation eu; ### 1. calls for the 2021 union budget , which corresponds to the first year of the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 , to make an ambitious contribution to the recovery of the union economy in view of the covid-19 outbreak effects; welcomes the european council agreement on a new recovery instrument , next generation eu , based on common borrowing by the union , relying on necessary solidarity to face a symmetric shock and that is composed of mainly of grants , loans and provisioning for guarantees; welcomes the initiative of the president of the european commission to directly involve the parliament in the negotiations of the recovery plan by activating article 324 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union;


### 1. regrets that , in the proposed revised ceiling for the new heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , the major categories of common agricultural policy (cap) spending are likely to be cut in 2021 , namely direct payments , market measures and rural development; recalls parliament’s previous resolutions asking for the cap funding to be maintained at least at current levels; ### 1. regrets that , in the proposed revised ceiling for the new heading 3 of the multiannual financial framework (mff) 2021-2027 , the major categories of common agricultural policy (cap) spending are likely to be cut in 2021 , namely direct payments , market measures and rural development; recalls parliament’s previous resolutions asking for the cap funding to be maintained , in real terms , at least at current levels;


### 2. recalls that , before the covid-19 pandemic , more than 100 million europeans were struggling with poverty and material deprivation on a daily basis and that the situation is likely to deteriorate as a result of the pandemic; recognises the crucial role of the european social fund (esf) , the youth employment initiative (yei) , the european globalisation adjustment fund (egf) , the programme for employment and social innovation (easi) and the fund for european aid to the most deprived (fead) in the current 2014-2020 mff; ### 2. recalls that , before the covid-19 pandemic , more than 100 million europeans were struggling with poverty and material deprivation on a daily basis and that the situation will deteriorate further as a result of the pandemic; recognises the crucial role of all european funds and programmes in the social area , in particular the european social fund (esf) , the youth employment initiative (yei) , the european globalisation adjustment fund (egf) , the programme for employment and social innovation (easi) and the fund for european aid to the most deprived (fead) in the current 2014-2020 mff and the even more essential role the future esf+ and egf will play in the next 7 years;


### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ programme is a strategic investment that supports education and training opportunities across europe , and helps increase social cohesion and the building of a european sense of belonging and is therefore a crucial investment in the future of the union; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , no new initiatives can be taken on board , as the parliament has already stated; ### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ programme is a strategic investment that supports education and training opportunities across europe , and helps increase social cohesion and the building of a european sense of belonging and is therefore a crucial investment in the future of the union; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , no new initiatives can be taken on board , as the parliament has already stated; recalls that insufficient funding for the erasmus+ programme will endanger its capacity to reach its new objectives and to uphold the challenges of becoming more inclusive and ecological;


### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ programme is a strategic investment that supports education and training opportunities across europe , and helps increase social cohesion and the building of a european sense of belonging and is therefore a crucial investment in the future of the union; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , no new initiatives can be taken on board , as the parliament has already stated; ### 2. recalls that the erasmus+ programme is a strategic investment in the union's future , which supports education , training opportunities and youth exchanges across europe , and helps increase social cohesion and building of a sense of belonging to europe; takes the view that priority should be given to promoting inclusion and increasing the number of participants in the next programme period; insists on the fact that without tripling the budget available , as sought by the parliament , no new commission initiatives for the erasmus+ programme can be taken on board;


### 2. reminds that cohesion is a shared competence between the eu and member states and that as a main public investment policy it will play a major role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic; emphasises that cohesion policy is based on a solidarity and its goal is to reduce economic , social and territorial disparities between member states and within the eu and regions; emphasizes in that context that programmes managed under european structural and investments (esi) funds support and contribute significantly to sustainable solutions for fair and inclusive economic growth , investments and competitiveness , as well as high quality , safe and secure working and living conditions of the citizens , including equal opportunities , social justice and non-discrimination; ### 2. reminds that cohesion is a shared competence between the eu and member states and that as a main public investment policy it will play a major role in the recovery from the covid-19 pandemic; emphasises that cohesion policy is based on a solidarity and its goal is to reduce economic , social and territorial disparities between member states and within the eu and regions; emphasizes in that context that programmes managed under european structural and investments (esi) funds support and contribute significantly to sustainable solutions for fair and inclusive economic growth , the european green deal , investments and competitiveness , as well as high quality , safe and secure working and living conditions of the citizens , including equal opportunities , social justice and non-discrimination;


### 2. calls for the 2021 union budget to support the implementation of the recovery and resilience facility which aims to address the challenges identified in the european semester , in which the sustainable development goals shall be integrated; ### 2. calls for the 2021 union budget to support the speedy implementation of the recovery and resilience facility which aims to address the challenges identified in the european semester in which the sustainable development goals shall be integrated; underlines that such facility should focus on growth-enhancing investment in line with the european pillar of social rights , the paris agreement and the “do no significant harm” principle and should be consistent with national energy and climate plans; reminds that the union budget should also support delivering sustainable and socially balanced structural reforms that increase competitiveness , convergence , sustainable , inclusive and cohesive growth and urges , in that context , first payments to be done as early as possible in 2021; calls for a role of the european parliament in the governance of the recovery and resilience facility ensuring that there is a balance of institutional powers and that the european commission is empowered in the monitoring of the recovery and resilience plans;


### 2. calls for the 2021 union budget to support the implementation of the recovery and resilience facility which aims to address the challenges identified in the european semester , in which the sustainable development goals shall be integrated; ### 2. calls for the 2021 union budget to support the speedy implementation of the recovery , resilience and full employment facility which aims to address the challenges identified in the european semester , which shall be guided by the sustainable development goals; welcomes the commission’s suspension of eu fiscal rules until 2022; takes the view that the revision of the eu’s fiscal and economic policy framework must be finalised by the time the escape clause is repealed;


### 2. calls for the 2021 union budget to support the implementation of the recovery and resilience facility which aims to address the challenges identified in the european semester , in which the sustainable development goals shall be integrated; ### 2. calls for the 2021 union budget to support the implementation of the recovery and resilience facility which aims to address the challenges identified in the european semester , in which the sustainable development goals shall be integrated , taking into full account the growing need to bridge within the union the widening economic and social disparities between its different parts and regions;


### 2. regrets that the new nomenclature for the external action part as proposed by the commission is much less detailed than the previous one , reducing transparency , scrutiny , and limiting the budgetary authority’s capacity to make budgetary choices reflecting political priorities; insists , therefore , that a more differentiated budget structure , with dedicated lines for the most important beneficiaries and sub-regions , is needed; ### 2. regrets that the new nomenclature for the external action part as proposed by the commission is much less detailed than the previous one , reducing transparency , predictability , accountability , scrutiny , and limiting the budgetary authority’s capacity to make budgetary choices reflecting political priorities; insists , therefore , that a more differentiated budget structure , with dedicated lines for the most important beneficiaries and sub-regions , is needed; notes that the committee on foreign affairs and the committee on development have proposed a revised nomenclature that is adapted to the new instruments , but introduces a higher level of detail by creating new budget lines within the extremely broad geographic and thematic lines proposed by the commission; emphasises that the revised nomenclature enjoys strong support in both committees;


### 2. takes note of the eur 55 182 million in commitments and eur 54 879 ,9 million in payments for agriculture; is concerned over the severe decrease in european agricultural guarantee fund (eagf) appropriations (eur -3 231 million in commitments and eur -3 215 million in payments ) compared to the budget for the financial year 2020; notes that the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) appropriations are increased to eur 15 002 ,9 million in commitments (+2 ,1 %) and eur 14 715 million (+12 ,2 %) in payments compared to the budget for the financial year 2020; takes note of the net transfer of eur -753 ,9 million from the eagf to the eafrd; ### 2. takes note of the eur 55 182 million in commitments and eur 54 879 ,9 million in payments for agriculture; is concerned over the severe decrease of -7 ,4 % in european agricultural guarantee fund (eagf) appropriations (eur -3 231 million in commitments and eur -3 215 million in payments ) compared to the budget for the financial year 2020; notes that the european agricultural fund for rural development (eafrd) appropriations are increased to eur 15 002 ,9 million in commitments (+2 ,1 %) and eur 14 715 million (+12 ,2 %) in payments compared to the budget for the financial year 2020; takes note of the net transfer of eur -753 ,9 million from the eagf to the eafrd;


### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people , families , workers and businesses , and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget , as the first year of the 2021-2027 mff and the first “post-covid-19 recovery” year; highlights in particular that the budget should help improving the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic; ### 3. recalls that the covid-19 outbreak has claimed thousands of lives in europe and has led to an unprecedented crisis with disastrous consequences for people and their families , workers and businesses , and therefore requires an unprecedented response; highlights in this context that 2021 will be a critical year for the budget; underlines in particular that the budget should prioritise improvement of the situation in the social and employment area , in time of unprecedented crisis following the covid-19 pandemic;


### 3. regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission; recalls that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme , as the sectors require proper investment to foster job creation and financing to complement national schemes; ### 3. regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission; recalls that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme , as the sectors require proper investment to foster job creation and financing to complement national schemes , while undertaking their ecological transition;


### 3. regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission; recalls that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme , as the sectors require proper investment to foster job creation and financing to complement national schemes; ### 3. deeply regrets that the proposal of the council on the creative europe programme is lower than the initial proposal of the commission and far from meets parliament's expectations and those of the cultural and creative sectors; stresses that a doubling of the budget for the programme compared to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is necessary to provide targeted support to the cultural and creative sectors and to fully finance the ambitions and new priorities of the programme;


### 3. notes that the budget for the year 2021 starts the new programming period 2021-2027 and that it should reflect the principles and priorities of an updated and reoriented multiannual financial framework (mff) and contribute effectively to the mitigation of the social and economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic , while carefully considering available resources as well as budgetary rules and principles that will ensure realistic , immediate and satisfactory implementation; ### 3. notes that the budget for the year 2021 starts the new programming period 2021-2027and that it should reflect the principles and priorities of an updated and reoriented multiannual financial framework (mff) and contribute effectively to the mitigation of the social and economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic , while carefully considering available resources as well as budgetary rules and principles that will ensure realistic , immediate and satisfactory implementation without transfers from cohesion policy to other eu policies to ensure that cohesion policy has enough financial means to fulfil its tasks and objectives enshrined in the treaties;


### 3. welcomes the proposed increase by 12% in commitment appropriations and by 5% in payment appropriations as compared to the 2020 budget for the ‘executive and corporate communication services’; proposes a further increase to enable active engagement by the commission in its communication on the future of europe and to step up the fight against disinformation. ### 3. welcomes the proposed increase by 12% in commitment appropriations and by 5% in payment appropriations as compared to the 2020 budget for the ‘executive and corporate communication services’; proposes a further increase to enable active engagement by the commission in its communication on the future of europe and to step up the fight against foreign interferences and disinformation.


### 3. underlines the importance of supporting companies with solvency issues as a result of covid-19; highlights the proposal for a solvency support instrument and calls for fast-acting support; ### 3. underlines the importance of supporting companies with solvency issues as a result of covid-19; warns about the risk of distortions within the single market due to uneven capacity to provide financial support for member states; regrets the withdrawal of the temporary solvency support instrument by the european council; insists that firms at risk of insolvency would need rapid support to avoid any supplementary negative impact on investment and unemployment levels , as part of the current multiannual financial framework of the union;


### 3. underlines the importance of supporting companies with solvency issues as a result of covid-19; highlights the proposal for a solvency support instrument and calls for fast-acting support; ### 3. underlines the importance of supporting companies with solvency issues as a result of covid-19 , subject to social and environmental conditionalities; highlights the proposal for a solvency support instrument and calls for fast-acting support;


### 3. rejects the deep cuts to heading 6 in the european council agreement on the mff of 21 july 2020 , which would leave the ndici at a lower level than its predecessor instruments during the current financial programming period; ### 3. rejects the deep cuts to heading 6 in the european council agreement on the mff of 21 july 2020 , which would leave the ndici at a lower level than its predecessor instruments during the current financial programming period , at a time when eu leadership is needed more desperately than ever; regrets the european council's decision to discard the external pillar of next generation eu , namely the top-up of eur 10 ,5 billion for the ndici proposed by the commission; calls for significant reinforcements for the ndici as one of the eu's flagship programmes;


### 3. urges the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund , which the agriculture sector needs to benefit significantly from in order to reach the targets of the european green deal; notes that increased sustainability requirements demand adequate funding; draws attention to the fact that the covid-19 crisis highlighted the importance of union food production and supply; recalls that food security and food chain sustainability require investments and support to farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in rural areas; ### 3. urges , therefore , the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund , which the agriculture sector needs to benefit significantly from in order to reach the targets of the european green deal; stresses that the support from next generation eu to meet those targets in the scope of rural development needs to be made available as soon as possible , from 2021;


### 3. urges the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund , which the agriculture sector needs to benefit significantly from in order to reach the targets of the european green deal; notes that increased sustainability requirements demand adequate funding; draws attention to the fact that the covid-19 crisis highlighted the importance of union food production and supply; recalls that food security and food chain sustainability require investments and support to farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in rural areas; ### 3. urges the council to allow the union to meet its commitments in providing sufficient funding for a safe , high-quality food supply , climate action , environmental protection and for the just transition mechanism and the just transition fund , which the agriculture sector needs to benefit significantly from in order to reach the targets of the european green deal; notes that increased sustainability requirements demand adequate funding; draws attention to the fact that the covid-19 crisis highlighted the overriding importance of the union's regional food production and supply; recalls that food security and food chain sustainability require investments and support to farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) in rural areas;


### 4. recalls that in its resolution of 19 june 2020 on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2021 budget , parliament stressed that the primary focus of the 2021 budget should be to mitigate the effects of the covid-19 outbreak and support the recovery , built on the european green deal and digital transformation; ### 4. recalls that in its resolution of 19 june 2020 on general guidelines for the preparation of the 2021 budget , parliament stressed that the primary focus of the 2021 budget should be to mitigate the effects of the covid-19 outbreak and support the recovery , built on the european green deal and digital transformation , while keeping in focus its long-term goal of socioeconomic convergence between its regions;


### 4. recalls that for the european solidarity corps programme , any reduction in funding compared to the commission proposal impacts on the extent to which the programme can offer opportunities; insists on focusing on resourcing the core activities of the programme; ### 4. recalls that for the european solidarity corps programme , any reduction in funding compared to the commission proposal impacts on the extent to which the programme can offer opportunities; takes that view that it is necessary , especially in times of social and economic uncertainty , to provide young people with opportunities to get involoved in society , to develop on a personal level and to gain work experience; insists therefore that adequate funding be allotted to the programme;


### 4. proposes an increase for the line ‘commission representations’ as such representations play an important role in informing citizens about the eu activities , fostering public debate on eu matters and countering disinformation and they will need additional resources to finance activities in the framework of the conference on the future of europe. ### 4. proposes an increase for the line ‘commission and european parliament representations’ as such representations play an important role in informing citizens about the eu activities , fostering public debate on eu matters and countering disinformation and they will need additional resources to finance activities in the framework of the conference on the future of europe.


### 4. welcomes the state aid temporary framework in the context of covid-19; calls for reinforced resources to ensure full and fast application of union competition policy; ### 4. welcomes the state aid temporary framework to support the economy in the context of covid-19; calls for reinforced resources to ensure full and fast application of union competition policy; highlights in this regard the possibility granted by the third amendment to the state aid temporary framework to provide public support to all micro and small companies , even if they were already in financial difficulty on 31 december 2019 and supports its application for as long as necessary during the recovery period; encourages member states and the eu via its new recovery instrument , next generation eu , to make full use of the state aid temporary framework; anticipates that the commission will also have to monitor such schemes approved under the temporary framework and their impact on the functioning of the single market; recalls inequality of means amongst member states to provide such economic support via state aid creating distortions in a fully functioning internal market.


### 4. calls for increased funding levels for all geographic and thematic programmes under the ndici , in line with its first-reading position on the latter; reiterates its position that the thematic programmes within the ndici , including on human rights and democracy and on eu elections observation missions , should be reinforced in order to allow the union to maintain its strong role in these priority areas; ### 4. calls for increased funding levels for all geographic and thematic programmes under the ndici , in line with its first-reading position on the latter; reiterates its position that the thematic programmes within the ndici , including on human rights and democracy and on eu elections observation missions , should be reinforced in order to allow the union to maintain its strong role in these priority areas; underlines that its position on the allocations for the ndici is fully aligned with the amounts laid down in parliament's first-reading position on the ndici;


### 4. asks the commission to commit , when revising the draft budget via the amending letter , to adjusting its figures in order to address the market crisis in certain key sectors negatively impacted by the covid-19 crisis; ### 4. stresses that the commission , when revising the draft budget via the amending letter , needs to adjust its figures upwards in order to address the market crisis in certain key sectors negatively impacted by the covid-19 crisis;


### 5. insists that the inclusion of the previous europe for citizens programme into the new rights and values programme , which itself suffers from considerable cuts under the proposal of the council , may prevent the budget dedicated to “citizens engagement and participation” from remaining at the level already agreed to by parliament. ### 5. is concerned that the inclusion of the previous europe for citizens programme into the new rights and values programme , which itself suffers from considerable cuts under the proposal of the council , may lead to a significant reduction in the budget dedicated to “citizens engagement and participation”; insists that , under the next mmf , at least eur 500 million need to be allocated to “citizens engagement and participation”;


### 5. welcomes the enhanced flexibility in cohesion policy – increased co-financing , anti-crisis use of eu funds - introduced in march and april 2020 and believes that it - should be maintained also in mff 2021-2027; ### 5. welcomes the enhanced flexibility in cohesion policy– increased co-financing , anti-crisis use of eu funds - introduced in march and april 2020 and believes that some parts could be maintained also in mff 2021-2027;


### 5. welcomes the european green deal; calls for adequate funding to allow challenges related to sustainable development to be met , including through the sustainable europe investment plan; ### 5. welcomes the european green deal; calls for adequate funding to allow challenges related to sustainable development to be met , including through the sustainable europe investment plan; recalls the importance of moving the economies of the member states towards the eu objective of climate neutrality economy;


### 5. recalls the importance of horizon europe programme in supporting research , development and innovation in the agri-food sector and bioeconomy , which is essential in the transition to a zero-carbon economy by replacing fossil-based products. ### 5. recalls the importance of the union budget , through rural development and horizon europe programmes in supporting research , development and innovation in the agri-food sector and bioeconomy , which is essential in the transition to a zero-carbon economy by replacing fossil-based products;


### 6. recalls its position that the 2021-2027 mff climate and biodiversity mainstreaming targets must go beyond the levels of targeted spending shares as set out in its interim report; aims , therefore , to achieve a biodiversity spending level of 10 % and a climate mainstreaming spending level of 30 % for 2021; ### 6. recalls its position that the 2021-2027 mff climate and biodiversity mainstreaming targets must go beyond the levels of targeted spending shares as set out in its interim report; aims , therefore , to achieve a biodiversity spending level of 10 % and a climate mainstreaming spending level of 30 % for 2021; reiterates its demand for a gender mainstreaming concept that draws together gender-specific information on objectives , inputs , outputs , results , including financing commitments for gender equality and the methodology for tracking and reporting gender equality expenditure


### 6. calls for sufficient resources to fight against financial crime and money laundering and for adherence to the economic governance framework; ### 6. calls for sufficient resources to fight tax evasion and tax avoidance and against financial crime and money laundering and for adherence to the economic governance framework; stresses that estimates of annual losses due to tax evasion and tax avoidance vary between 750 and 1000 billion euros for all member states; notes in particular the commission’s action plan for a comprehensive eu policy on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing that should be implemented in 2020 and 2021 and which foresees six pillars including one aimed at ensuring eu-level supervision;


### 7. welcomes the legislative resolution of 17 april 2020 that approved specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the esi funds in response to the covid-19 outbreak; notes that this will result in the acceleration of their implementation and therefore in increased needs of payment appropriations which need to be reflected in the budget for the year 2021; ### 7. acknowledges that the legislative resolution of 17 april 2020 that approved specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the esi funds in response to the covid-19 outbreak was an important measure to take; notes that this will result in the acceleration of their implementation and therefore in increased needs of payment appropriations which need to be reflected in the budget for the year 2021;


### 7. emphasises that funding to accounting entities and tax authorities should continue , including to support the union action to fight tax evasion and tax avoidance; welcomes the creation of the eu tax and financial crimes observatory; ### 7. emphasises the need for increased human and financial resources for accounting entities and tax authorities , including to support the union action to fight tax evasion and tax avoidance; welcomes the creation of the eu tax and financial crimes observatory as a preparatory action and its inclusion in the commission action plan for fair and simple taxation supporting the recovery;


### 8. recalls that the introduction of a basket of new own resources is essential to meet the financial needs of supporting the recovery and for other union priorities. ### 8. recalls that the introduction of a basket of new own resources is essential to meet the financial needs of supporting the recovery and for other union priorities and remains the only way to ensure that the financing of the green and the digital transitions does not weigh directly on citizens; urges member states to swiftly agree on an increase of the own resources ceilings and to adopt rapidly the legislative proposals that will create new own resources that would feed into the 2021 union budget; such taxes should include a share of revenue based on a common consolidated corporate tax base , digital services taxation , a financial transaction tax , a plastics contribution and a carbon border adjustment mechanism and would include the simplification of the vat-based own resource;


### 8. recalls that the introduction of a basket of new own resources is essential to meet the financial needs of supporting the recovery and for other union priorities. ### 8. recalls that the introduction of a basket of new own resources that do not particularly target in a damaging manner the economy of any single member state , is essential to meet the financial needs of supporting the recovery and for other union priorities.


### 15. in order to finance this budget , reminds that , as expressed in its legislative resolution of 16 september 2020 , the new categories of own resources should be introduced as of 2021 and that any amounts generated by new own resources beyond the level necessary to cover the repayment obligations of the ngeu in a given year should remain in the union budget as general revenue notably to top-up the 15 eu flagship programmes as of 2021 accompanied by the corresponding rise of the mff ceilings; ### 15. in order to finance this budget , reminds that , as expressed in its legislative resolution of 16 september 2020 , the new categories of own resources should be introduced as of 2021 and that any amounts generated by new own resources beyond the level necessary to cover the repayment obligations of the ngeu in a given year should remain in the union budget as general revenue notably to top-up the 15 eu flagship programmes as of 2021 accompanied by the corresponding rise of the mff ceilings; asks , in order to fulfil these objectives , for the introduction of a basket of new own resources and especially for the urgent adoption of those of the new own resources which are the most advanced in terms of technical preparation (directive proposal and impact assessment ready) , and which can generate the highest volume of revenues ; underlines that , as expressed in its report on seip adopted on 16 october 2020 in budg-econ , the new own resource which meets these 2 criteria is a financial transaction tax (ftt) which , based on the original commission proposal from 2012 and taking into account brexit and economic growth , could raise up to 57bn eur/year ; reiterates , in that connection , its call to all member states to join the enhanced cooperation framework on the ftt ; reminds that , since 2018 , parliament has reiterated several times that it will not give its consent for the mff without an agreement on the reform of the eu’s own resources system ; stresses that in 2020 , in order to answer the climate , health and social crises , there is a need to fill an investment gap of 600bn € per year , as assessed by the european commission and as recalled by the ep’s seip report ; adds therefore that parliament will not give its consent to the 2021 budget without a decision by the council on the ftt allowing for revenues and increased spending of at least 50bn eur/year , or , at least , first a decision in enhanced cooperation on the ftt allowing for revenues and increased spending of at least 30bn eur/year to be implemented at the latest on 1st january 2024.


### 18. stresses the crucial role of the connecting europe facility in fostering the development of a high-performance trans-european network , supporting energy projects in the shift towards a climate-neutral economy with security of supply , and buttressing the digital transition , including the up-skilling and re-skilling of union workers; proposes therefore major increases , in particular for the transport and energy strands; ### 18. stresses the crucial role of the connecting europe facility in fostering the development of a high-performance trans-european network , supporting energy and transport connectivity projects in the shift towards a climate-neutral economy with security of supply taking into consideration the special situation of european insular and peripheral regions , and buttressing the digital transition , including the up-skilling and re-skilling of union workers; proposes therefore major increases , in particular for the transport and energy strands;


### 20. considers that it is also necessary to strengthen further important priorities in the heading; calls , inter alia , for a substantial increase in the amount dedicated to sme objectives; recalls the important role that union agencies play in helping to achieve union policy objectives; calls therefore for sufficient funding and staffing for all agencies in line with their tasks and responsibilities; ### 20. considers that it is also necessary to strengthen further important priorities in the heading; calls , inter alia , for a substantial increase in the amount dedicated to sme objectives and actions , in particular with the scope of supporting and increasing the participation of women in smes and their access to markets; recalls the important role that union agencies play in helping to achieve union policy objectives; calls therefore for sufficient funding and staffing for all agencies in line with their tasks and responsibilities;


### 25. recalls that the cultural and creative sector is one of the most hit by the covid-19 pandemic and calls for adequate answers and financing to reduce the substantive losses of the sector due to the unforeseeable closure of venues during the pandemic; proposes therefore to substantially increase the respective budget lines of creative europe; ### 25. recalls that the cultural and creative sector is one of the most hit by the covid-19 pandemic and calls for adequate answers and financing to reduce the substantive losses of the sector due to the unforeseeable closure of venues during the pandemic; proposes therefore to substantially increase the respective budget lines of creative europe aiming at assisting arts performers , creators , educators , publishers , authors , promoters and agents to survive the storm;


### 30. deeply regrets that the commission still has not responded to parliament's call for a comprehensive review of the budget line for multimedia measures , particularly with regard to the framework contract with euronews; decides to put its budgetary allocation in reserve until the commission has answered the concerns raised by the court of auditors; ### 30. deeply regrets that the commission still has not responded to parliament's call for a comprehensive review of the budget line for multimedia measures , particularly with regard to the framework contract with euronews; decides to put its budgetary allocation in reserve until the commission has answered the concerns raised by the court of auditors; notes however that the court of auditors does not point to any shortcomings on euronews’s part in its contractual reporting duties under the current framework; regrets that such a reserve of 18 million euros endangers the financial viability of euronews , and consequently its staff , while it is highly important that the eu supports independent and high-quality journalism on eu affairs;


### 42. underlines that it is of paramount importance to invest in adequate funding and staffing levels for all agencies operating in the fields of migration , asylum and border management; ### 42. underlines that it is of paramount importance to invest in adequate funding and staffing levels for all agencies operating in the fields of migration , asylum and border management; requests additional staff resources for the european asylum support office (easo) , which will be necessary for the agency to properly implement its field operations , training development , analytical activities and governance framework.


### 44. stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the eu’s common security and defence policy; underlines the importance of enhancing european cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes europe and its citizens safer , but also leads to a cost reduction; calls for increased funding for the european defence fund in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the eu; ### 44. stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the eu’s common security and defence policy; underlines the importance of enhancing european cooperation in defence matters as it leads to a cost reduction;


### 44. stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the eu’s common security and defence policy; underlines the importance of enhancing european cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes europe and its citizens safer , but also leads to a cost reduction; calls for increased funding for the european defence fund in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the eu; ### 44. stresses the importance of a progressive framing of the eu’s common security and defence policy; underlines the importance of european enhanced cooperation in defence matters since it not only makes europe and its citizens safer , but also leads to a cost reduction; calls for increased funding for the european defence fund in order to fully foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the much-needed strategic autonomy of the eu;


### 45. calls for increased funding for military mobility with the aim of helping member states act faster and more effectively; notes that sufficient funding is needed to support missions and operations under the common security and defence policy , including by measures such as funding dual-use transport infrastructure and simplifying diplomatic clearances and customs rules; ### deleted


### 46. recalls that the important role played by decentralised agencies operating in the field of security and proposes targeted increases to allow them to properly perform their tasks; ### 46. recalls that the important role played by decentralised agencies operating in the field of security and proposes targeted increases to allow them to properly perform their tasks , especially for the european union agency for law enforcement cooperation (europol) to ensure its important activity in the areas of fight against terrorism and organised crime;


### 50. proposes the creation of a dedicated budget line for "the support to the political process in libya" with the objective of contributing to a peaceful resolution to the libyan conflict; ### 50. proposes with urgency the creation of a dedicated budget line for "the support to the political process in libya" with the objective of contributing to a peaceful resolution to the libyan conflict;


### 51. points to the persistent challenges in the union’s eastern and southern neighbourhood , as well as the importance of endowing the united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east with adequate financial resources; recalls the importance of developing stable relations and strong cooperation between the eu and africa and deems appropriate to dedicate sufficient financial resources to the development of this continent , which would contribute inter alia to mitigating the root causes of forced migration; ### 51. points to the persistent challenges in the union’s eastern and southern neighbourhood , as well as the importance of endowing the united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east with adequate financial resources; is particularly concerned that school curriculum and textbooks authorised by the palestinian authority contain hate speech and violent depictions. recalls that all teaching and training programmes that are financed from union funds have to reflect common values and comply with unesco standards for peace and tolerance in school education.recalls the importance of developing stable relations and strong cooperation between the eu and africa and deems appropriate to dedicate sufficient financial resources to the development of this continent , which would contribute inter alia to mitigating the root causes of forced migration;


### 51. points to the persistent challenges in the union’s eastern and southern neighbourhood , as well as the importance of endowing the united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east with adequate financial resources; recalls the importance of developing stable relations and strong cooperation between the eu and africa and deems appropriate to dedicate sufficient financial resources to the development of this continent , which would contribute inter alia to mitigating the root causes of forced migration; ### 51. points to the persistent challenges in the union’s eastern and southern neighbourhood , as well as the importance of endowing the united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east with adequate increased financial resources taking into account its key role as unique provider of vital services for millions of refugees and as an investment towards stability , security and development in the region; recalls the importance of developing stable relations and strong cooperation between the eu and africa and deems appropriate to dedicate sufficient financial resources to the development of this continent , which would contribute inter alia to mitigating the root causes of forced migration;


### 51. points to the persistent challenges in the union’s eastern and southern neighbourhood , as well as the importance of endowing the united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east with adequate financial resources; recalls the importance of developing stable relations and strong cooperation between the eu and africa and deems appropriate to dedicate sufficient financial resources to the development of this continent , which would contribute inter alia to mitigating the root causes of forced migration; ### 51. points to the persistent challenges in the union’s eastern and southern neighbourhood , as well as the importance of endowing the united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in the near east with increased financial resources in view of the growing needs of palestine refugees and as an investment towards stability and development in the region; recalls the importance of developing stable relations and strong cooperation between the eu and africa and deems appropriate to dedicate sufficient financial resources to the development of this continent , which would contribute inter alia to mitigating the root causes of forced migration;


### 54. following the recent worrying developments in belarus , calls for the creation of a new special representative for belarus , to support the process for a peaceful transition of power in accordance with the will of the belarusian people; ### 54. following the recent worrying developments in belarus , calls for the creation of a new special representative for belarus , to support the process for a peaceful transition of power in accordance with a un or alternatively an osce led dialogue based on the protection of human rights and the will of the belarusian people;


### 9. notes that the agency has published the declarations of interests of the management board and senior management , and the cvs of its management board members and of its executive director on their website; ### 9. notes that the agency has published the declarations of interests of the management board and senior management , and the cvs of its management board members and of its executive director on their website; calls the agency to publish the cvs of its senior management and to report to the discharge authority on the measures taken in that regard;


### a. whereas in the field of transport , more than eur 700 billion in investment is needed for the trans-european transport network alone between now and 2030 and additional investments are required for the deployment of innovative strategies , charging infrastructure and alternative fuels; ### a. whereas in the field of transport , more than eur 700 billion in investment is needed for the trans-european transport network alone between now and 2030 and additional investments are required for the transport sector to be in line with the goals of the green deal and climate neutrality by 2050 such as the deployment of innovative strategies , charging infrastructure and alternative fuels;